Thank you all for the kinds words and especially Steve for the bow. Yes, I'm fortunate to have a brother who's my hunting partner as well, we go way back. While I'm older he has taught me much, including shooting a traditional bow 25 years ago and now shooting and even making selfbows. Steve presented me with the bow last night and I instantly fell in love. She's a beauty and when held in my hand Xansati felt like an old friend just begging to be shot. The bow draws real smooth and shoots well, quickly I was on target. A great birthday gift indeed. With a hot summer to practice, I look forward to the cool days of autumn when this year we will both be carrying a fumed osage selfbow in the Pennsylvania woods.
