Senior Games

[oldtimer]

I am told that participation in archery at the last senior summer games was low and if the numbers don't increase then this venue will be dropped.
I want to encourage all seniors ( 55 and older ) to thinkm about attending the senior games in Nanaimo this year so we do not lose this chance for all of us to compete. I live in Quesnel and will doing my dammdest to get there. Please encourage all your club members of age to register. See you in Nanaimo. Mike

[oldtimer]

Sorry should have stated it is a long way off , Sept. 12 to 15 I believe , but wanted to get archers thinking about it now. Mike

[Canuck2]

Glad to see you got the ball rolling here, Mike. There's no doubt that anyone old like us who hasn't shot in the Seniors Games is missing out on a terrific experience. I've been in each of the last 3 and they've all been great. There are numerous other events besides archery as well, everything from cribbage to hockey.

The site for lots of information is www.bcseniorsgames.org (http://www.bcseniorsgames.org)

Note that the province is divided into various zones and each zone is responsible for organizing their participants. They all have 'qualifying' shoots, which are mostly nothing more than a formality and a good opportunity to get experience in the format. But you have to shoot in the qualifier and these are usually held somewhere in the zone about late May or June.

There are also several age categories to keep the playing field even. I heartily encourage any and all BC archers 55 years old and up to jump into this with both feet. I'll be happy to answer any questions anyone has about this.

BTW, you can see pictures of last years event on the BCAA website at www.archeryassociation.bc.ca (http://www.archeryassociation.bc.ca) Click on 'photos' on the left margin, then go to 2006 Seniors Games.

Thanks again, Mike.

[scoot]

I will make a note on my calendar, 2037, sounds like a good year.

[The Hermit]

I will make a note on my calendar, 2037, sounds like a good year.

A ha ha ha ha... smart arsed young pup!!! :lol:

I might just get there... do they have a compound bow category?

[Bow Walker]

A ha ha ha ha... smart arsed young pup!!! :lol:

I might just get there... do they have a compound bow category?
Does a bear poop in the woods?

Does Pinochio have a wodden tool?

Does a Teddy Bear have cotton balls?
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[sealevel]

Keep it going for another 2 years and i wiil come

[oldtimer]

Hermit -- they better have, that is my category and my wifes. Also as stated they are broken up into age categorys so as I understand it a guy like me 60+ doesn't shoot against a young 55 year old. As Canuck2 states go to the BC senior games site and check out the rules. It isn't going to matter about the rules if we don't have enough archers participate. Nanaimo this year and Prince George in 2008. I know there are a lot of seniors out there, I see them at 3D shoots, so lets support the senior games. Mike

[Bow Walker]

I'm going to try to make the qualifyers and if luck is with me, I'll maybe be in Nan.

Should I dye my hair grey(er)??

[Canuck2]

BowWalker, just HAVING hair is good enough.:wink: Hope to see you there, too. Will depend on whether I'm back in shooting shape by then, but I'm determined.

Sealevel, I don't think it has been determined yet where the games will be in 2009, but keep it in mind. Like oldtimer says, we need to support Nanaimo well to be included at Prince George, then support PG for the next one, and so on. We certainly have the numbers to do so!

Age categories : 55-59, 60-64, 64+
Also several equipment categories and genders separated.

[oldtimer]

I have just finished reviewing the results from the last few years and IN TOTAL there have been 12 archers !!! This is unbelievable !! Please please encourage all your senior archers to at least think about it. Looking at the list of names I can tell the caliber of the shooters is very high. I am going to keep on bugging you guys until the final days. Mike

[BCLongshot]

MrDean wants to go he's pumped !

I'm sure he's a senior. lol lol

[Canuck2]

Mike, the 2006 games had 12 medal winners, not 12 total participants. Not sure how many shooters there were in all, but still way too few. From all reports, it seems like this year will be much better.

[timberhunter]

Just to give you guys a heads up on progress on the summer games.

We had our first meeting between the director of the archery section of the games, and those who will be volunteering from our club.

The meeting was very optomistic and everyone left feeling it could be a very good shoot. I have booked the dates needed for the games. Sept 13, 14, and 15. All the rest of our ranges will be closed, so no gunfire to disrupt concentration.

There is camping available at our club. But only hydro hookup, no showers unfortunately.

Right now we are jumping through the hoopes to get funding from the games to build the targets and everything else needed for the shoot. The director didn't seem to think funding would be a problem, which is a good thing.

Anyways thats where we are at right now. With lots of luck and planning it should be a great shoot. Can't wait to see all you guys there.

Marc S.
Nanaimo archery chair

Ps. I'd like to put together a potluck BBQ one of the nights of the shoot. We'll be supplying some slabs of salmon and maybe even a mess of prawns. Just so the interior boys and girls can get their seafood fix while there down. If there's any questions about how good our BBQ's are, just as oldtimer. We had the pleasure of having Mike and his wife dine with us last year at our summer classic shoot. I've never seen anyone who loves salmon so much. :)

[Bow Walker]

Work permitting - this ole phart will be there...........with his brother if the age minimum is 50 yrs young.

[oldtimer]

Marc. I would make the trip just for another one of your clubs BBQ's. Did the 3 platefulls I had give you some idea as to how much I like salmon ?
on a serious note- Do you know exactly what we will be shooting ? ie , a Canadian 900, what form of field event? and will there be a 3D course ? and if so will it be in the bush or in the field. Maybe Canuck2 can jump in and fill us in on what the last 3 years consisted of.
Dan start working on getting the time off. Sorry it is 55 and older I believe. Mike

[timberhunter]

There will be a 900 round
A flat course as well at the butts.
Plus a 3D round.

We're working on getting 20-25 brand new animals for you guys to shoot at. They won't have an arrow hole in them until one of you puts one into them.

Marc

[Awishanew]

Some more info on the 3D course for the senior games is it will be in the bush but on flat ground. It is almost wheelchair accessible. Hope to see a great turn out. Maybe we can arrange for a late night snack of steemed oysters?

[Bow Walker]

Yeah, I think it's time us sexy senior citizens (a.k.a. dirt old men) got together for some tea, targets, and tarts.8-)

Not that kind of tart, Mike!:shock: We'll get sent to jail - charged with "Assault With A Dead Weapon.":cry:

[Canuck2]

Not that kind of tart, Mike!:shock: We'll get sent to jail - charged with "Assault With A Dead Weapon.":cry:

LMBO - can't get away with anything. First thing I thought of when you mentioned tarts, but you already had us (me?) covered.

timberhunter, thanks for the great info. So we're really expected to hit those 3D targets, eh? Will they be marked or unmarked distances?

Awishanew, if there's oysters there I'm coming even if I can't shoot. You know, they are a good aphrodisiac.:shock: I had a dozen one night, but only 11 worked.:mrgreen:

[Bow Walker]

Maybe we can arrange for a late night snack of steemed oysters?
Don't get those "dry fire" kind! They only produce a puff of smoke:frown:

[Tinney]

There will be a 900 round
They won't have an arrow hole in them until one of you puts one into them.


IF one of them puts a hole in them :lol: :lol:

Sorry guys, too good to pass up....ya know, failing eyesight and assorted other age-related problems :lol:

[Sideofabarn]

Don't you have work to do? What time did you guys leave the garden? Strolling back past there in a few minutes...

[oldtimer]

Well the wife was reading all this guys and all she wants is for there to be some other women shooting cuz she doesn't want to be the only old " TART " keeping up with us. She remembers the course and is hoping the 3D section is in on the flat amongst all those Cedars. I actually think she beat ONESOCK in there, LOL Long way off but can't wait til the snow leaves and we can practise outdoors. Mike

[Awishanew]

timberhunter, thanks for the great info. So we're really expected to hit those 3D targets, eh? Will they be marked or unmarked distances?

If I have my say the 3D animals won't have the distances marked.

[timberhunter]

Man this thread may be in contention for the longest running thread on HBC before we're all through. 6 months to go and we're at it already.

Oldtimer
From what I hear there are a few women that shoot in the games, definately bring the misses.

The 3d course will be in the flat section of our trail. Big question is do we put a porta jon half way round for those that can't wait :lol:
I'm gonna get flak over that one, hehe.

The way the shoot is held is up to the commitee. I'm pretty much a go between on this one. I have enough to run with the club right now. And the commitee has to make all the important decisions. I'm more or less the messenger, the guy who scheduals the meetings, makes a few phone calls, and the guy who chairs the commitee meetings. Hmm that makes it sound like I'm running it doesn't it :-( , how do I get myself into these things. No I'm definately just the messenger boy:)

Marc S.

Ps. I'll post more info as I get it.

[Bow Walker]

Well the wife was reading all this guys and all she wants is for there to be some other women shooting cuz she doesn't want to be the only old " TART " keeping up with us. She remembers the course and is hoping the 3D section is in on the flat amongst all those Cedars. I actually think she beat ONESOCK in there, LOL Long way off but can't wait til the snow leaves and we can practise outdoors. Mike
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Me, my brother, Hutch, and Hermit were out playing around at the Vic. Bowmen Club.

It was about 2 in the afternoon on Jan. 28 2007.....wait a minute - that was almost 2 months ago........heck, it was the middle of winter!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_11_9.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYJOCA)

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BTW...............that's our 50yd group. I'm giving him a bad time about his FAT Linejamming Carbon Express shafts.

[Tinney]

Good shootin BowWalker!!

[oldtimer]

you really know how to rub it in don't you Dan. LOL I remember those pics and yes it is a nice group. Gorgeous sunshine today. Raining on the rock ??? Mike

[sealevel]

you no how long you have to wait for a day that it don`t rain . Good shooting though.

[Bow Walker]

Today was sunny w/ a bit of a breeze. Breeze was a wee tad on the cold side though.........had to wear a jacket!

[oldtimer]

well I just wore a long sleeved t-shirt with a light fleece vest and felt great. It is still daylight up here Dan how about there ?? 7:15 pm
MIKE

[Bow Walker]

7:08 and still plenty of daylight........for the next 15 minutes or so anyway - the sun is on the horizon and sinking fast.

Good day to be out and about, eh Mike?

[The Hermit]

All seemed right with the world again today... left work at noon and shot a round of golf. Tomorow archery, Fri golf, Sat detail car, Sun 3-D shoot in Naniamo! Think it will stay sunny?? LOL

[oldtimer]

OH that hurts !!!! Big golf course here is rumored to MAYBE be open on Easter weekend, Why detail car, snow and mud will just get it dirty again. Run it through the car wash and clean the floor mats ( cariboo detailing )
Mike

[Bow Walker]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_12.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYJOCA) So why does my wife keep sayingt that "if we had to move somewhere, I would look at Quesnel first"?

[oldtimer]

Smart Lady !!!!! Must Love Moose Meat And 4 Seasons. Mike

[oldtimer]

As the games get closer I will be looking for some advice or recommendations on a GOOD , inexpensive motel somewhere close to the site. Anythoughts or websites right now ?? Mike

[timberhunter]

I'll see what I can dig up for info for you mike.

[oldtimer]

Thanks Marc, any help appreciated. If anybody else is staying in a Motel maybe we could get " a rate " if we all stayed together. Just a thought. Mike

[Bow Walker]

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[timberhunter]

Here's an update for the senior games.

The individual responsible for chairing the archery games has resigned. He was not from our club, but from a club in a town nearby.

We held one meeting with him, to go over the whole games idea and what was needed. He told us grand stories of how we just needed to gather information on what we needed, ie a supply list of materials. To both build proper 900 round targets, and to get new animals for the 3-D section of the games. It all sounded to good to be true, but we had never hosted such an event, so we went blindly along. So along comes the time for all the committe's to come visit the areas the games will be held. 2 bus loads of deligates, so I am told. The volunteer committe from our club asks the head director about funds available to put on the shoot. Funds that the recently resigned senior games chairperson had said were readily available. Well the truth comes out that there is no monies availble for putting on the games, but there may be after the games. I guess the now resigned archery games chairperson was doing some serious back peddeling.
Anyways thank christ we never borrowed money from the club, or I'd be up the creek right now.

Long story short. Unfortunately the individual that was to be archery chair for the games, would stoop to such low means. I basically feel stabbed in the back and dropped in the ditch by this individual. He in my opinion was only interested in his own needs, and if our club had suffered a major financial loss he would not have cared in the least. But I will save my anger for the next occasion I meet up with him.

But the games will be held, and will go on. I'm not involved in the committe, but only passing on information. They are getting all the peices together and mustering on.

See you there

[oldtimer]

Marc, after attending one of your clubs shoots I have complete faith in you. Hang some FITA targets on a tree and some bags in the bush then fire up the BBQ for the SALMON and seafood feast. Sounds good to me. Mike

[oldtimer]

Marc your mother in law says you are busy shopping for prizes so I don't want to bother you but has any accomodation discounts been arranged thru the senior games. I have been trying to find out but no luck so far.
By the the way wish Tara a belated happy birthday from me and Barb. Mike

[timberhunter]

Mike

Sorry for the delay. I've been getting prizes for our summer classic shoot in 2 weeks. Send me your email address in a Pm and I will dig up some information for you tommorow or tonight.

Marc

Ps. Says to say thank you for the birthday wishes. 8)

[oldtimer]

Well The missus and I have sent our membership fee, our entrance fee and have made reservations at a B & B down there so the rest of you "ol pharts " had better come and keep us company. I would hate to see all the harware come north. LOL. Mike

[timberhunter]

Looking forward to seeing you again mike.:)

[The 'Hummer']

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but point by point, what all is required to be eligible to shoot in the games? I'd like to partake but was wondering, what are all the requirements or prequisites? Help help!

[Canuck2]

Hello gang. Been out in the bush for most of the past 2 months and arrived home temporarily a few days ago. It's good to see the Seniors Games being kept at the forefront on here. We had our zone qualification shoot this past Sunday, so that was good timing for me. With my shoulder still far from recovered, I used a light-poundage recurve and will likely be in the recurve without sights category this year.

Hummer, you must first be at least the ripe old age of 55. Archery has several age categories - 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Up until this year, the upper age category was 65+, but apparently that has now been expanded as shown.

Then you need to decide on your equipment category. The 4 available are 1)compound with sights, 2)bare compound, 3)traditional with sights, 4)bare trad.

Prior to the games, which are in Nanaimo this year from Sept 13 to 16, you must shoot in the 'zone qualifier' for your area. Since you are from Chemainus, you would be in zone 1, Vancouver Island South. You need to contact whoever is your zone's archery rep immediately (sorry, I don't know who that is) and find out when your local qualifier shoot is, which could be any second now. Probably you can find out who to talk to by contacting your zone director via this link:

http://www.bcseniorsgames.org/admin.php

And here's some more cogent information; hope to see you in September.

http://www.bcseniorsgames.org/pdfs/2007/Archery-Optional-2007.pdf

[The 'Hummer']

Hello gang. Been out in the bush for most of the past 2 months and arrived home temporarily a few days ago. It's good to see the Seniors Games being kept at the forefront on here. We had our zone qualification shoot this past Sunday, so that was good timing for me. With my shoulder still far from recovered, I used a light-poundage recurve and will likely be in the recurve without sights category this year.

Hummer, you must first be at least the ripe old age of 55. Archery has several age categories - 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Up until this year, the upper age category was 65+, but apparently that has now been expanded as shown.

Then you need to decide on your equipment category. The 4 available are 1)compound with sights, 2)bare compound, 3)traditional with sights, 4)bare trad.

Prior to the games, which are in Nanaimo this year from Sept 13 to 16, you must shoot in the 'zone qualifier' for your area. Since you are from Chemainus, you would be in zone 1, Vancouver Island South. You need to contact whoever is your zone's archery rep immediately (sorry, I don't know who that is) and find out when your local qualifier shoot is, which could be any second now. Probably you can find out who to talk to by contacting your zone director via this link:

http://www.bcseniorsgames.org/admin.php

And here's some more cogent information; hope to see you in September.

http://www.bcseniorsgames.org/pdfs/2007/Archery-Optional-2007.pdf
Thanks Canuck2. Much appreciated. I'll start digging through the two sites.
I'm a member of the Cowichan Bowman, although I must admit, I haven't been too actively 'involved' as of late, but it is on my list.
- I'll have to make inquiries as to when & where the zone 1 qualifier is.
- Equipment wise I'll be shooting compound with sights.
- My age category is 60-64
- One quick question if I may, could you define or explain "registered member"? Are you referring to BCAA, and if so, I am a member.
Thanks for your help.

[oldtimer]

hUMMER it means a member of the Senior games society. $15.00 for the year. I think you can do it throught the website Canuck 2 gave you. Mike

[The 'Hummer']

hUMMER it means a member of the Senior games society. $15.00 for the year. I think you can do it throught the website Canuck 2 gave you. Mike
Thanks oldtimer, I'll start digging into getting my butt in gear and getting prepared to get into the games. Thanks again.
Johnn

[The 'Hummer']

hUMMER it means a member of the Senior games society. $15.00 for the year. I think you can do it throught the website Canuck 2 gave you. Mike
Got the 'ball' rolling today, ie; the process of signing up application with the Seniors Society and for the Archery event with the zone 1 rep.:) Now, practice time.:wink:

[oldtimer]

Well as soon as the 3-D provincials are over and Vanderhoof shoot is done it will be time to start practising on those funny round targets out to 60 meters. That is a LONG way !! Mike

[The 'Hummer']

Well as soon as the 3-D provincials are over and Vanderhoof shoot is done it will be time to start practising on those funny round targets out to 60 meters. That is a LONG way !! Mike
Well, it appears I'm set-up for the seniors games. The shoulder 'seems' to be ok so I've been trying to get in some short daily practice.
Trying to get back in the groove with a back tension release aid appears to be my biggest hurdle at the moment. I had been using a Carter Insatiable and with lots of practice & concentration, 'things' were coming around. When the let off is good, it's 'sweet', but any slight lapse in concentration and the shot turns ugly right quickly.
I have a Carter 1 Shot and a Scott that work fairly well so, considering the timeframe, I may go with one of them. In the long run, that may be a better course of action for me as that type of release is closer to the trigger control used in handgun & rifle shooting.

[oldtimer]

Well we are getting closer and the practising is picking up but of more importance DAN & RON & MARK , will you be able to meet me and the missus for a wobbly pop and maybe we could get together for a good seafood dinner. Really looking forward to this shoot. Barb and I will be staying at the Pepper Muffin B&B on Jingle pot Road. Lets get together. Mike

[BowSitter]

Should be no problem Mike, Looking forward to seeing you again. It was great to see you the provincials.......Ron

[The Hermit]

Unfortunately the "games" fall in the middle of the archery only elk season... maybe this is one of the reasons for the low numbers? I will be in Cranbrook looking to "score" up there!!

[The 'Hummer']

Got a call from Eric Walker of zone 1 and picked up my 'seniors games' package this morning. From some of the posts on this thread, the dates for the games are the 12th - 15th. What is the schedule for archery in those dates?

[timberhunter]

Unfortunately I will be away for the games. I have to go hunt elk in the conuma valley, bit of a drag but someones got to do it ;):lol:.

Jon noble and rod taylor are putting the games together, including the dinner as far as I know. I'm sure you guys will have a blast, sorry I'm going to miss it.

Marc

[oldtimer]

Sorry we are going to miss you Marc but understand completely.Good hunting for the elk. Are you going after it with your bow ??Where is the Conuma Valley ?? Mike

[timberhunter]

The conuma is an archery only area here on the island. Between gold river and tahsis.

[Canuck2]

I think I'm finally done working away from home for the year and can now start to play a bit. Good to see lots of archers geared up to hit the Seniors Games in a couple weeks. Several of us from Grand Forks will be there and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone from HBC who is attending - and seeing you again, Mike. My shoulder hasn't come along like I'd hoped from last year's surgery and I still can't handle my compound, so I'll be in the recurve without sights class, using a nice light poundage bow.

How many of you are camping on site and who's staying at other facilities? We need to get together for a refreshment or two.:biggrin:

[oldtimer]

The missus and I will be staying at the Pepper Muffin B&B on jingle pot road. We will have a full cooler with us at all times. Cariboo survivor pack ! Mike

[oldtimer]

Well one week today we should be flinging arrows. still lots of time for practice but it will interfere with early bow season, what to do, what to do ? AH HA go golfing ! lol see you archers in a week. Mike

[Marc]

Well Crap I was hoping to pop up for a visit but I'm duty on the 14th. I might be able to sneak up on the 15 to talk with some of the members we'll have to see what plans my wife has for me. :mrgreen:


Sorry should have stated it is a long way off , Sept. 12 to 15 I believe , but wanted to get archers thinking about it now. Mike

[timberhunter]

Well all the targets showed up last night. A big thanks must go to the fine fellows from victoria for the loan of the target butts. From what I can see Rod and John are ready to put on a fine shoot. You guys should have a really good time. Wish I was going to be around to see it all come together.

Have a great shoot and BBQ dinner guys.

[oldtimer]

Sorry we will miss you Marc but I will eat your share of the Salmon. Any chance Tara will be out ? I would like to say hello.
For all the rest of you bush apes We will be out practising at the site Wednesday afternoon. Yes I will have the cooler with me. Mike

[Canuck2]

Well, leaving here about 5:00 tomorrow morning. Heres hoping the ferries won't be broke down. Looking forward to seeing all you at the games.

[timberhunter]

I've posted a few pictures in the gallery from todays events at the senior games

[Canuck2]

timberhunter, nice pictures. Got to hand it to you guys, you sure put a nice event on. Everyone was impressed at how smooth things went and you sure do have a picturesque venue there. Big thanks to all your crew again.

[Bow Walker]

Great pics Marc......I had to work all weekend so........well, you know the rest.

[oldtimer]

Great pics Marc and it was great seeing you and the family again. Looking forward to you folks getting up in my neck of the woods.
Thanks again to the entire Nanaimo guys and gals for a great weekend and an excellent lunch on Saturday.
Now is when everyone should be making plans to attend next years games in Prince George. Plan it with a hunting trip for double the fun. Mike

[timberhunter]

Mike
I'll send the rest of the pictures to you now that you're home.

Marc

[buckee]

I just found this thread, and thought I'd add to it. It was a fun time, even to watch.
My buddy Ken and I had a great time meeting Jack and his friends at the games. All good folks.
We got there kind of late and missed lunch with Jack, but Jack took us out for supper after the tournament, and a little visit at his friends house.
Thank you very much Jack.
It was really good to meet you Jack (finally) and you've definitely got me wanting to come up there hunting with you some day. I'm looking forward to it.

It was a privilege to finally meet you.

Meet Jack (Canuck2)
I think Jack is praying here, just before he shoots,:D because he hasn't picked up his re-curve in a long time due to his shoulder operation last year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo015.jpg

Here's Jack making one of many shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo018.jpg

I'm pretty sure he was counting his fingers here to calculate his score ..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo019.jpg

[buckee]

And here he is coming over after his calculations to blame Ken and I for his bad shooting ..LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo013.jpg

and again he blames me, by waving his arrows in anger ..LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo023.jpg

And here's his buddy saying, "Here Jack, use my arrows, they fly straighter"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo024.jpg

And here's the real proof that Jack was using his fingers to add his score. Notice everyone else has already added theirs and left the field.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/Jack_Lucke_Nanaimo026.jpg

[buckee]

Sorry Jack, I just couldn't help myself...LOL
You guys did great.

Here's a slide-show of all the shots I took at the Archery tournament

Part 1
Senior's Games in Nanaimo, BC, starring Canuck2 (Jack Lucke)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/?action=view&current=3f12bcbf.pbw

Part 2
Senior's Games in Nanaimo, BC, starring Canuck2 (Jack Lucke)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v336/buckee/Archery/?action=view&current=033c0960.pbw

I was sorry we had to go. I could have, and would have liked to talk hunting with jack and his friends all night

[buckee]

I wish I could have seen the 3D hunt
CONGRATULATIONS Jack on the Silver, that's AWESOME for an old guy

http://www.realtree.com/img/541/medium/PICT0402.JPG
Medal presentations; Canuck2(Jack) on left getting silver


I'll be 55 next year...Hmmmmmmm :smile: