And no better time to say "Hello" to the Spring and Summer, than the Annual "Strictly Sticks Traditional Archers 'Archer Appreciation Day'" 3D shoot, next Sunday, March 18!
Another 30 target course awaits you; where, though, on the club property, we don't know yet (as usual a week ahead!!). And, there may be an extra target, since it's easier to set up everything in the Rinehart Hearses than return with one lone critter after 30. All part of the strange lure, the strange mystique of "Strictly Sticks"!!
We'll just need to keep an eye on the coming weeks' weather, to figure where our path may take you. If you've noticed from the beginning of this season, we've added a little bit of new territory and changed things up a bit. Some, made out of necessity (trees fallen over certain parts), and some made out of curiosity, to see if there WERE some good new shot situations to be found. No matter, though, we'll keep the trademark style of "Sticks" going, with shots you'll love, shots you may cheer over, and shots that may be downright...."challenging".... Heheheheheheheh
So, you are asking now, what makes this particular shoot "Archer Appreciation Day"?
Well, here's the deal: all registered Archers for the day are invited to partake of a complimentary lunch that the Crew will provide, as a "THANK YOU!" to EVERYONE who stopped by during the Winter 2017-2018 Season of 3D shoots! It will probably be set up around 11 AM (plus/minus), inside the clubhouse, where folks can socialize and sit-a-spell, and anticipate the upcoming seasons of practice, scouting, and just getting out there in the warm months.....
Come to shoot with friends and soon-to-be new friends. Come to socialize a bit over the bow and arrow, and afterwards. Come to enjoy the community of Archers while sharing a meal. Sounds like a win-win-win situation all around!
Simple as that!
So, if your schedule is open, we invite all of our Traditional Archery friends, long-time attendees, and new friends, to stop by with bows and arrows in hand. Bring along that new person you met and talked Archery to. Line up who you just might engage in a little group competition. Or, take the course as your own personal challenge and chance to hone your skills.
"Strictly Sticks" is what YOU make of it: we just provide the time, place, and foam critters. And, this shoot, a meal to top it all off.
We hope we'll see you next Sunday! Because, YOU are why we have the shoots!!
THANK YOU!!!!!
Signed: The Crew of "Strictly Sticks"
I still have stains on my pants from the last time I ate spaghetti beside Joe.
My mind mixed up the lunch menu for the Archer Appreciation Day with the 2-Day shoot's Saturday Evening Archer Community dinner. Dave "The Kitchen Master" let me know that breakfasts will be available. Then, a lunch of dogs/kielbassa/kraut, baked beans, and probably a tater salad of sorts will be the complimentary fare for this Sunday's registered Archers. I apologize for the spaghetti reference.
So, Red, you won't have to worry about Hvac Tech staining your pants again.
And Metikki/Dale/Whoever-your-phone-says-you-are: please notice I typed "dogs", as in hot dogs and saurkraut. Isn't that 4 of your 5 food groups??? Might we be honored with your presence, now knowing this information??!!!
OK: that's the update/correction for this month. Yes, I've been making mistakes lately typing up these posts. And yet, I continue on. It's a tough job, but, someone's gotta do it....
I might as well start doin an IBEP class!:)
What a rip!
White Beastmaster.
Sigh
And it was cold....
81 shooters last I checked..
Yep, it was spaghetti!
You just gotta know the right people.
Fantastic shoot today SS crew, thanks for all the hard work! And nice course layout. Good food and delicious cake.
We had quite the crew of shooters, two arrow Joe, Motley Maple Man, aherd shooting chief, thanks guys for all the laughs!!! And we even hit a few critters to boot.
And a big thanks to the Sticks crew for another season! Today was the perfect end to the schedule. Beautiful weather, good friends, lots of laughs(most at my expense), and REAL BOWS AND ARROWS!!!!
"Strictly Sticks" would like to thank the 81 Archers, plus MANY walk-alongs and friends/family, who joined us for today's "Archer Appreciation Day" 3D.
Our Winter 2017-2018 Season wrapped up today, but we will return September 8-9, 2018, for our 2-Day Traditional Weekend.
For our PA Bowsite friends who are on the Facebook site, go to "Strictly Sticks Traditional Archers" for photos, comments, and a sum-up of the day.
And yes, it really seemed to be the perfect end to this season's schedule.
At least I know I'm still smiling, even if I didn't take one shot at today's course.
I got to see my friends!
So, on behalf the of The Crew, we thank you, and we'll be seeing you throughout the summer, where ever bows are being bent, arrows lost, and hearty laughs are offered at the jest of no one in particular, but at just being able to be out there!
I forgot to thank the crew for the cool course set up. Certainly not the PC targets you see at mixed shoots where there are cleared lanes and no obstructions. That's why we bring our "Sticks" arrows!
Thanks for the free lunch as well. It was good, and plentiful.
They are the folks who keep "Strictly Sticks" running!!!