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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Timo on February 18, 2012, 10:12:39 pm
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Hey Everyone, It’s been a while since I have posted anything here, life has gotten very busy for me with the birth of my first grandchild my time has been spent in other places, so for that forgive me.
This may get a bit winded but bear with me.
Many or most of you knew David Mims, aka “DCM”. I’ll not go into details of the great man, father, husband, and friend that he was, or the fact that he was one of the best at making a wood bow yield to his hands, for he was really more than that.
A few weeks before David left this earth, he contacted me about a few bows that he wanted me to have, to do with whatever I wanted. I felt honored that he chose me to care for his creations. I agreed and he sent them. Six bows in all, I was in a quandary as to what to do with them but after some careful thought I devised a plan.
There are four bows of which will go back to those who had built them as gifts to David and two others that were built by David for the first ABC bow contest that was started my Dean Torges a few years back. He never submitted them to be judged, (after seeing them I wondered why), for they are dandies. It is these two bows that gave me an idea, of which I posed to David and he was well pleased. It gave me a real sense of satisfaction in knowing that I had made a great mans last days of life a bit happier.
The two organizations that held David’s love were the “TN Classic” and “Mojam”. Both of which will receive one of these bows to be put up for auction or other fund raising event, to benefit whatever the organization chooses, I will leave that up to the leaders of such groups to decide.
I have already been in contact with Pappy, and will soon contact Keith Bishop, with more imfo. I will also post pictures and some specs on these two find 58” screamers, as time permits.
Thanks, Timo
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Bravo Timo, Great idea and you'll have my support. I think any of us fellow bowyers would be more then honered to have a shot at owning one of his master pieces.
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Awesome
Now I really need to get to the Classic !!
Guy
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Would make him very happy....very honorable, Timo.
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timo he told me he wanted me to take him elk hunting this year man i was all set to do it,,,,,, but anyway when mojam come s u can bet ill be biddin on the bow brock
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This is very cool, Tim. You have most of the bases covered with these two events. I look forward to the opportunity for a chance at one of David's bows. I hope you will be hand delivering the bow to the Tenn Classic. ;)
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!
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Way to help him give, good for you ;) id really like to see the pics...bummer I can't get to the events :(
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That's very nice of you Timo..... Maybe we can all team up somehow and build a tribute bow to honor the man
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Very nice Timo :)
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Great gesture Timo in honor of your friend ...
I would love to see your friends bows...
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Here are a few pics of the bows I spoke of.
The first one is the one I will be sending to the tn classic.My scales weighed it 62# @ 28" Remember these bows had to weigh at least 60# @ 28" to be entered. These are both self bow, un adorned and simplicity is the rule. So wholesome with beautiful arcs.
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Number two will be going to Mojam. It weighs in 64# @ 28". The belly on it has been heat treated. I imagine both of these bows hit like freight trains.
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those are good looking bows and a great way to honor your friend.
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...I will be sending to the TN. Classic... ...is going to MoJam... Can I assume you won't be gracing our presents at the Classic? :(
Both of these bows are beautiful in their simplicity. True hunting bows! The real beauty is in the Medicine David is passing on to two lucky recipients and to everyone else in his memory.
By the way, the first one is just my draw weight! ;D
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Still not sure Pat. Economy has us in bad way up here this year,so if work calls then I'll have to be there. I was planning a trip down SW Tn in April, but may reschedule around to swing by the classic.
BTW, either one of these bows would be sweethearts to own.
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I hope you can make it Tim but if not, I completely understand. ;)
It would worth the trip for me to come to Mojam just to double my chances.
Maybe the winners would be willing to share it with others for a hunt like. I know I would.
Anyway, thanks David for these two great bows and Tim for your offering of these bows. 8)
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Very nice indeed... well done!!
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Thanks Tim, That is quite an Honor and I don't take that lightly,David was a good friend and great guy and I know the bow will do very good at the Classic,hope you can be there with it. :) :) He and his wife always made a effort to come to the Classic ,it was on thier anniversary weekend and always a great pleasure to have
them there. :) :) Thank Again. :)
Pappy
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I am shocked to hear this sad news. I will never forget meeting David at Mojam. He was a fun guy to be around.
Matt
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A very kind gesture, Timo. DCM was special. May his memory be eternal. Jawge
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Some here may remember me, most will not, but since going into business for myself back in 2010 I have been too busy to frequent most of the message boards. Plus I started shooting glass bows and have not built a bow for some time. I only learned of Dave's passing last weekend. I am so sorry and my condolences go out to his family. Dave was one of thenicest guysyou wouldever want to know. I hung out with him and Hooligan and Pablo at a Mojam way back in the day. Good people, all of them. Oh, and Jawge was there too. Dave leaving behind some bows sounds like pure Dave. Watch down on us Dave, and we'll gather around the council fire together some day. I pray that God is letting you pick the brains of all those bowyers of old and that in turn you are teaching them some good stuff too. Tim
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Good to see you back around Tim. It has been a while. Try not to be a stranger.
Mimms' circle of friends and aquaintances is wide spreading and will continue to be in his memory.
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A fitting tribute to a true master Tim. I've been gone for a couple months and was deeply saddened when Mickey called with the sad news. David was that rare breed of true southern gentleman who you couldn't help but like from the moment you met him. In addition he was the guru of the perfect tiller. He will be missed.
George
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this is a nice jesture Tim.i hope you can make it to the classic.i really want to meet you buddy.i really love the bow you made for me.i will cherish it forever.you are a true craftsman.i will be bidding on this bow and if i am lucky enough to win it,i will promise to share it with anyone that wants to take it hunting.i am sorry that you lost a friend.he will be missed.hope to see you soon,Steve
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Hey Tim,
I think it's wonderful how you are honoring your friend. Someone once said, "If you have 3 really good friends in this life you are blessed" I can tell from all these responses that David was a very blessed man.
I am just around the corner from you in Fair Play. I attended the Tenn. Classic last year and will be going back this year. I will have plenty of room and just want to offer you a ride. Also if you are unable to attend, I would be glad to hand deliver David's bow to Pappy for you. This offer is good for MoJam also.
Lyle 399-1820
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Tim it was good to see you again at MOJAM, sorry you couldn't stay longer but family always comes first. I only heard about David's passing a few days ago, I was just thinking of him as we packed up for MOJAM since my wife shoots one of his creations. I'll always remember him.
Just a note to let everyone know that David's bow found a good home with Shane Alexander aka "new guy", a long time MOJAM attendee and forum lurker. He knew David and understands how special the bow is. He and I took our DCM bows down to the range after the auction and shot them both. His bow is whisper quiet and shoots like a rocket. Looking at it, you'd swear it was a 40lb bow but when you pull it you find out otherwise. Afterwards I realized David had shown me this bow several years back when we attended the Tenn Classic, he was pretty proud of it and rightfully so.
Anyway that made this MOJAM very special for me.
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Lennie, good to see you around here again. We've missed having you here. I only met David once, at the Classic a few years ago but knew him for years from PA and TG sites. He will be remembered by many folks forever.