Hope this finds you all very well and fabulous. I know it has been a long time since I last updated my site. I have been in the process of having it moved so I apologize for my absence.
I have been keeping myself busy with all kinds of stuff. I’ve ran a few ½ marathons and lots of 5 and 10K’s to try to get into and keep in shape. My goodness it sure doesn’t get any easier either.
I’ve been shooting my new bows and loving them. I have set up a Martin Mystic for spots. I struggled at first for a bit, then realized my draw was set too long. Once I was able to get all that squared away, I felt a lot more comfortable and shot well until the brain was engaged…..and we all know what happens then!!!! So I’ve been working on getting that under control. I also set up 2 Martin Warthogs. One is set up for 3-D and Field. The other is for hunting and they both act as each others back up. I never thought I would like another bow more than the Slayer I had been shooting, but let me tell you….. I LOVE THEM!!!!!
I was finally able to go turkey hunting!!!! I loved it. I really learned a ton. I saw a few good sized Tom’s but nothing has come in within 35 yards. I’ll keep working at it though. I was able to go 3 days this week and I hope to go for 5-6 days next week. I’ve got some birds here right where I live. So if I can just get my rear out of bed, I’ll be good to go.
Lots of things coming up that I am super excited for. May 22 I will head to Gainsville FL for an NFAA Tournament and then straight down to Tampa to fish and hunt hogs with “THE” Captain Mark Gore. I have missed fishing so much. When I lived in Utah, I kept all my fishing crap in my jeep and would head to the upper Provo River about 5 times a week after work. I SO miss that!!! Obviously I will not be dry fly fishing for Brown’s in Tampa, but I am positive I will be addicted to this new kind of fishing before I even get on the boat.
Lots of charity events coming up and always enjoy those. It’s one those things that really keeps me thankful for all I have no matter what is going on.
I also convinced, bribed and tricked a few fellow archers from Cleveland Ohio to take me fishing June 15. We will be launching from Geneva Ohio and cruising out on Lake Erie. These guys are in the Coast Guard and stationed at Cleveland Harbor which is a search and rescue AND law enforcement station. So I’m thinking I’ll be pretty safe out on those waters. I’m really looking forward to it.
Well, I guess that’s about it for now. Thanks for stopping by. Take care of yourselves…..XOXOXOXO
Laura
Martin Archery/Rytera Photo Shoot
Martin Firecat Commercial
Starring Laura (In the tree stand)
Below are pictures from The First Annual Rage Broadhead 100 yard shoot off at the ATA show. Along with prize money for the winner, Rage Broadheads gave every participant $500 to be donated to their charity of choice. I chose The Wounded Warrior Project. It's a great organization that provides help to the thousands of warriors returning home from the current conflicts and assistance to their families.
Rage Broadheads hopes to keep this shoot as an annual event at the ATA show. It was such a great experience and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to participate. Getting ready for it was a WHOLE other story. As you know, Western New York does not a have a warm and sunny climate in January.. To get my site ready for a 100 yard target was NOT going to be fun. I could only shoot for maybe 15 min at a time before I couldn't feel my fingers. One of the rules was that you had to use hunting equipment only. That meant pin site of course and well.... my tiny draw and tooth pick arrows had me worried. I called Jake at Martin and explained what I was doing and magically a rocked out, super fast 09 Warthog showed up at my door. It shot like a dream despite the shaking knees and pounding heart. There was quite a large crowd that had gathered to watch this event and I nearly passed out from being so nervous.
Thanks again to Rage Broadheads for a great event and all the donations to all the worthy charities!
Just wanted to recognize and thank my current sponsors:
Martin Archery, ArcheryTalk.com, Carbon Express, Swarovski Optik, Axcel Sites, TRU Ball, Field Logic, First String,Sure-Loc Sites, Hartls Custom Grips, SKB Cases, Badlands Packs, Tuner Rests, Doinker Stabilizers, Vaportrail Archery
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