Archery & History | 3rd Anniversary Livestream Special!
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- 🎉 Join us for a special Livestream on Sunday, 15th September at 11am (CST) to celebrate our 3rd anniversary on TH-cam! 🎉
We'll be chatting about all things archery 🏹 and how I got started in my journey through history. It's been an incredible three years, and I can't wait to celebrate with all of you!
Make sure to set a reminder, and bring your questions! See you there!
It'll be 4pm in London!
![After Agincourt: The Last Campaign of Henry V - [Episode 16]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2EGk-E9x5NE/mqdefault.jpg)
![HIWWHEE | OHM [Official MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/OJJLtTLqLag/mqdefault.jpg)
I just want to reach out and say a big THANK YOU to everyone who managed to join in live, and a special thank you to all those of you who left a SUPERCHAT, (Julie apologises if she missed any of your names @JamisonS). I've just sat down and scrolled through all the comments, and am left feeling really humbled. I'm sorry I didn't manage to answer all of your questions, there were a LOT, but maybe we'll do another livestream in the future. All the best guys, cheers!!
That was a great live Kev 👍
It would be fantastic if you could do some more live streaming in the future
@@thehistorysquad I was there for at least 23%. That's why they invented re- runs.
@@Syndr1 😆
I managed to watch for about 1/4 hour, absolutely brilliant, didn’t get my question answered but hey never mind, just finished watching the rest of the broadcast, what an interesting person you are Kev, thanks to both Julie and yourself for an excellent channel, long may you reign. 🤘🏹
Great story. Thanks bro
I first met Kevin when I visited Warwick castle and found his performance as the Warwick Bowman inspirational. I then began my own journey through the world of warbow archery and living history. Thanks Kevin. Long may your archery continue.
You truly are an exceptional story teller! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for listening 😃
I am proud to be apart of The History Squad!
And it’s wonderful to have you be part of it, thanks Matthew, and thanks for the super 👍
You are amazing!! I enjoyed hearing about YOU and all your stories. I love watching your videos. Looking forward to more.
Fascinating life sir. Such a great story. It would make a good book.
I had this bookmarked so I wouldn’t miss it. When it started I was just waking up so I told myself I’d watched the first little bit and watch all of it again later. Of course, once it started I couldn’t stop and watched the whole thing start to finish. The beautiful thing about retirement is life’s priority is whatever I’m doing now. Thanks Kevin and Julie. You are an inspiration.
How lovely, thanks Wayne, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
What???? God bless you....at the age of 10 years old. A half term holiday ( maybe 4 days ) my host's mother ( Horrigate aea) taught me and my buddy to shoot, every dsy for 4 days before sent back to school drill 😔 Back to school...opportuniity lost
Absolutely brilliant, Kevin!!
I am a Canuck but my wife, Fiona, is an expat and we got to the UK at least once a year to visit family and friends. We have been to Chepstow Castle several times and we love it. We are going over for a wedding on November 1st and we are going to finally visit Warwick Castle whilst we are there. Can’t wait! We love your channel.
Also, thank you for your service as a member of the British Army and as a civilian police officer.
Cheers to both you and your wife.
A little post script... the wedding we're attending is in Tamworth so we cannot leave Tamworth without a visit to the castle!
Ah, excellent!! When you visit Tamworth Castle, say hello to the ladies there from me. Have a fabulous trip!
@@thehistorysquadThanks Kevin! We shall wish them your best!
Excellent live stream Kevin, thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a retired Leicestershire Police Officer and fully understand how the job can affect you, and the coping strategies we all used like "gallows humour", not to belittle the horrors, but to "process" them. The PTSD struck a chord. I think many who were on the thin blue line have suffered, still do suffer from flashbacks etc. It's only recently that I've been able to talk about some of the incidents I've dealt with during my service, you can't bury them for ever, at some point you have to revisit and put them to bed. Strangely, the one that particularly got to me didn’t involve any blood, gore or other physical horrors. I can still picture the scene vividly, like you, I was a community officer responsible for a semi rural beat, I went to house in one of my villages, knocked on the door and was greeted by an attractive young lady, all smiles, a toddler standing beside her, grinning up at me. There was a wonderful smell of dinner being prepared and I could see, through a doorway behind her, a baby in a low chair just inside the kitchen where this young lady had clearly been cooking. Such a picture of domestic bliss.
"Oh, hello", she said, "have you come to see my husband? He should be home any moment now".
I paused, just a few more seconds, I thought, before I destroy this woman's happy life by telling her that her husband won't be coming home again, he's been killed in a pile-up on the M1 motorway.
Not my fault, of course, but the guilt I felt as she fell apart still haunts me to this day. But that's progress, I couldn't even bear to think, let alone write about it until recently and that was nearly 30 years ago!
Keep up the good work Kevin, and early Happy Birthday wishes for your coming of age event. (70 is the new 40 isn’t it? That's my theory and I'm sticking with it!)
Truly a kind voice and a real national treasure. Cheers, sir!
I am so thankful to have found your channel. I love history and I love when you create the scenes that really puts you there. The story about your father and Robin Hood touched my heart and brought such a smile on my face and in my heart! ❤ Thank you for sharing your life.
My pleasure, I appreciate you watching 😊
I love watching your tours of castles. So much more informative and in detail than anything you will find on TV. All your videos are great and I really enjoy them. Thank you for your hard work and time you put into putting these together.
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much Kevin for sharing your fascinating and very full life. It only adds to the connection we all feel with you, I am sure. You have given yourself to public service in both good and bad times and we should all be very grateful for that. I know I am!
I started archery in 1970 with a recurve bow, they just came out with compound bows. Didn't get a compund until 2013. Boy, is there sooo much power in a compound!
Now compete in US Senior Games.
Wow Kevin, I have never been more thankful to have found your channel. You have such an ease about you, I never would have guessed what you overcame to be able to be a bowman.
Thank you for sharing about your past, you are relatable on a whole new level, and I mean that. My husband has a back injury from his time in the Navy, and I have chronic PTSD (cPTSD) as a survivor of childhood abuse.
This was FANTASTIC! Thank you for sharing your fascinating life story!😍
You are so welcome!
I would love to spend a day with you learning to shoot a bow and picking your brains. Fascinating man. ❤
History Grandpa could talk for a whole day and I don't think I'd be tired of it.
What I'd give to have a simple chat about life with the man.
Got my first bow yesterday. A 55# ash, traditional, English longbow and I'm already working my way to hitting a 2ftx2ft target at 25m an average of twice per five shots. Long way to go and I don't plan on stopping soon!
Thank you for being my inspiration. Robin's last name was actually Hicks and I hope to be him someday!
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How lovely!! Just remember to enjoy shooting, whether your hitting the target or not, it will come. 🎯
History is something that should be never forgotten it teaches you about the past and were you coming from
Kevin, you are a brilliant storyteller, and your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jeffrey 👍
It was great that you did this live stream. We learnt a lot more about you than we would from a scripted video - as fascinating as they all are. Hopefully you'll be able to do this again from time to time. Thanks again for keeping us all entertained and thank you both for the hard work you put into all the videos. Much appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Have watched every one of your videos. I love history and you have provided great information and entertainment. Thank you! I started trad archery at age 6 and have come back at 66. Building and shooting longbows now. It’s spiritual in a hard to describe way. I enjoy your advice to “just shoot.” Know you are making a difference!
Thanks David, much appreciated 👍
Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for all the great videos you put out. You make history so interesting. Thanks also for sharing so much about your life. I'm glad you made it through all that. You have dealt with a lot.
I live in Ontario, and have English ancestors from Norfolk (Ford, came over in the 1830's), and from Kenilworth (Drury, came over in 1819). The Drury family lived just north of Kenilworth castle.
Thanks again for all the great work. You are very appreciated.
Ah, I know the Kenilworth area quite well and have worked at the castle on many occasions. Thanks for tuning in 👍
It was good that hear about your dog and how he helps you. What a friend you have there!
Always enjoy watching you, never forget seeing you at Blenheim Palace.
I could listen to you all night. Always got a good story. Keep it up.
Thanks for listening
Watched on the replay. Excellent chat! Cheers. 🇺🇸🇵🇹🇬🇧🇨🇦
I would have been there if I had known about your Livestream. Sorry! But my husband and I watched it and enjoyed it thoroughly! I have watched your videos on shooting a longbow and loved every minute. I have always wanted to see how the shots Robin Hood did could be done in real life, and there you were, doing it!
We also enjoyed hearing about you and your experiences, and want to be sure to tell you how much we admire how you have handled your physical and emotional problems. You didn't just sit down and cry. You pulled up your socks and built a good life and a bunch of fascinating videos!
Give our thanks to Julie for her direction and to Rupert for his support!
Dorothy, that's so kind of you, thanks for your lovely words. I really to appreciate you, your husband and all our viewers and subscribers. 😊
Kevin this was really great. Thank you both for hosting it. Congratulations on the 3 year Anniversary.
Glad you enjoyed it Daryl, it was fun to do.
This video was an unexpected surprise. I love all of your stuff and learning more about you was just as enthralling
What a great stream Kevin, you should be proud.
Cheers Joe, I’m pretty blown away by it if I’m honest, everyone was so lovely.
Always appreciate the videos, Mr. Kev
Great that you have made your 3rd anniversary. And thanks to your wife for helping you with this video.
Hello from Alberta , next province to you.Thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable, very interesting and informative as usual Kevin, much appreciated.Colin O’Neal
Just caught up. Thank you for this Kevin. It was nice to hear about you, Julie and Rupert and very interesting. My husband and I have been watching for a while now and love your videos!
Much appreciated 😊
Fantastic Kevin great stories of your life . I always look forward to your TH-cam Videos. I am actin Lichfield at the moment just about to play football. As a similar age to you , I am 62 , I also used to go as a kid to Nottingham castle, Ashby castle and Tutbury castle and loved medieval history. I used to treasure to bow and arrow you could buy at the statutes fun fairs Burton o. Trent and Nottingham, which my parents took us to in the 1960s and70s . A small flat bow with one arrow with a rubber sucker . They never lasted long before they snapped but imagined myself as a knight. Great times with my brothers .
Ah, happy days!!
It's great to see how far you've come in just 3 years, proves how good your content is
Thank you so much!
Now that I've had a chance to sit down and watch your stream from yesterday, I've got a some questions for you.
1) How much or to what degree is English History as it pertains to the life, the exploits, and the monarchs own perception of their importance in the overall history of the country.... how much were you taught or how much time was spent in school, on those particular subjects? In other words is it like what we would say in America was your monarchical English History 'shoved down your throats' as young English school children?
2) Question and a Suggestion perhaps for a future video. When one hears or mentions the phrase, "The Field of the Cloth of Gold", do you think that was a reference to huge swaths of fabric that were brought to the festival for display during the events? OR,
Do you think instead it was probably more likely that a lot of the participants simply wore a lot of gold embellished outfits and gear or kit?
Lastly, (again) on the subject of "The Field of the Cloth of Gold", is it true that the ACTUAL location for the event has NEVER been found? If you had to guess.... where would you think the field was / us most likely located?
Thank you for your consideration of the above.
Kevin, if how you got your arrow wound were made as part of a movie, everyone would say it as all hyperbole.
I’ve been cut by knives, and you’re right: it’s a sting. A moment later the hurt hammers you. Even got bitten (by a human) in a fight.
I love the story about the kids buying you that Anglo-Saxon tang arrowhead. Very touching.
Like you, I learned to shoot with an American flat bow. Being an American, I figured it was de rigueur.
Love the presentation!
Cheers!
Cheers buddy!
I love your channel. Happy Anniversary #3. I wish history had been this interesting in school! I would love to go back 40 years and become a historian. At 64 , it’s a little late to start now.😅. My son wants to take up archery to go hunting with it. Blessings from Texas.
It's been an amazing 3 years!! Much love to everyone from México!
I watched this after, but this was a really great live event! Thanks for sharing many of your life stories. I still remember your story of confronting the USSR tank crew! Loyal watcher in Minnesota.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am Welsh on my mother's side of my family and proud of it
Thank you for this stream Kevin. I remmember asking you if you have any plans to do more personal stories. This is so much more than I've expected. Thank you for ability to by honest and valnurable with us about your experiences. I'm 21 yrs old student of history. Your story how you became an educator Is a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for all you do :_)
It's my absolute pleasure, thank you too.
Kev, that was great! I have spoken to you at Warwick and seen your Agincourt arrowheads. I am a subscriber to the History Squad channel and am extremely sorry to be watching this livestream as a You Tube recording. I would have so loved the chance to watch it live. Like you I have had a love of longbows since childhood and still make and shoot them after more years than I like to count. I have even lived part of my life in Canada and have a grandson in Saskatchewan.So much of what you said echoed about amongst my own memories. You are a special person. Now I'm going to restart You Tube and watch the last of the live stream. All the best. May your arrows continue to fly high and true.
How lovely of you Mervyn, thank you so much. If your grandson ever passes through Saskatoon, he should call by the museum of military artifacts when we're open to say hello! Cheers
I bought my first longbow when I was 35. I only have 2 now but I'm looking for another one. Unfortunately Ron Palmer died in 2012 so I'll have to get one on this side of the pond. I've enjoyed all your videos so far. Thank you for the look into your history. All the best of everything to 'Kevin of the Hood' and 'Lady Julie'.
Thanks Bruce!
I was born in Warwickshire too Kev, just south of Stratford. My mum was from Acocks Green in Brum but moved to Burmington during the war! Always an archer and never been in a club. I was lucky. My dad was a tennent farmer and we had an old dairy surrounded by yew trees one of which supplied the wood for my first bow though I only had one arrow which cost me 2 weeks of errands and washing up and mowing the lawn, to earn. I nearly lost it first time out trying to shoot a hole in a cloud but eventually found it half way up the field but eventually lost it when shooting a tree when it promptly shattered, the arrow not the tree I’m now in my 70s. Still have a bow but want to have a crack at making medieval arrows the old way. I’ve also been to Robin Hoods major oak when I stayed in Sherwood Forest for a week.🇬🇧✡️✝️
Ah how lovely! I did a video about making medieval arrows in case you haven’t seen it. It might help get you started. 👍
Awesome livestream I sadly missed it though but good thing for playback. I enjoy folks that are good storytellers like you Kevin it brings History to life. Thank you very much, hi from Manitoba
Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe our paths will cross one day as we're neighbours.
Kevin I could lisen to you for hours..wonderful to hear the story of your life..but question..do you every miss being surrounded by history? I know I do, I also live in Canada and have one more year to go until I get to go back home for good and visit all the marvellous historical buildings and touch walls that people touched hundreds of years ago...marvellous. I have bucket listed all the castles you have made videos on ..cannot wait to visit them. Thank you.
Hi Susan, I do miss it but am fortunate enough at the moment to be able to get back each year to get my fix. 👍
Thank you Kevin and Julie that was truly wonderful really enjoyed it ❤
Wow, thanks Andrew, much appreciated 👍
Love the story Kevin, you definitely have a way with storytelling
I REALLY enjoyed learning more about your life, thank you so much for posting Julie and Kev❤
Loved watching this! I wanted to see it live, but life happens. 😃
I look forward to Fridays to see if a new video has dropped. You are great. Thank you for telling us your story. I have PTSD but for a different reason. All we can do is hang in there and put one foot in front of another.
Absolutely 👍
Ah bugger, I missed this - and not even in a good way, as my trip out was a wasted journey... still, caught the repeat, thank you for everything Kevin & Julie.
Our pleasure, thanks for checking in on the repeat 👍
Thanks for the livestream and all the films - I'm a regular watcher and you do have a gift of telling. I love your Ravenbeak bow - I also have one of theirs, it's name is "Saxton" after a village near the Battle of Towton (yew selfbow 53# @ 30 - plenty for me 🙂)
I love all your videos. The props are phenomenal and as always very educational! ❤❤❤
Glad you like them!
Its been quite a journey Kev 👍
Its great to see your channel grow and to learn what you share about your experience and history in general.
Thank you for all of your efforts 🙂
Cheers Scrappy for always being there 👍
@@thehistorysquad I always will be mate 👍 you are one of the very few that I can relate to while learning at the same time
I loved this video. Thank you! ❤
Yes, you have the gift....100 % 😊😊😊
Amazing what a life you’ve got to get Bernard to put it in print.
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So sorry to miss you, was at a q and a with Melvyn Hayes. It was a toss up, but we already had the tickets!
Hope to see your next live one.
I'm sorry to say I missed the livestream, but just caught the video. It's always nice to pour a delicious pint of ale and listen to Kevin's adventures. Some stories are not to disiamler to my own childhood ie my father answering our front door whilst our neighbors were presenting him with arrows of mine that they had just pulled from the side of their house ,I have no Idea how they got there,well maybee.Kevin I'm sorry I have not gotten back to you regarding the Bismarck Matter ,things have been very chaotic lately to say the least but I have already begun to build it and I will e-mail you and touch base with some pics of it's progress .Again another great video, Cheers ,Andrew Boston USA, 🇺🇸 ...
No worries Andrew, life is hectic, we really do appreciate you completing the model for us.
@@thehistorysquad It's my pleasure:)
Sir Kevin; I LOVE your history stories, and I suggest that everyone that appreciates the things that you bring to us should seriously consider becoming a Patreon member. I have no doubt that every donation makes a big difference to you. My few dollars a month are peanuts, but if you get enough peanuts perhaps you can make yourself a peanut butter sandwich for your next Crusade ....... Regardless, thanks for bringing us a little more about YOU this time. Even tho some of the questions you get in these livestreams are not of interest to me, some of them really are. Thanks!
Haha, I love that analogy! And yes, the Random GoogleMeets I do for Patreon members are much more special and chatty as I get to see members as well as talk with them personally.
Thanks so much for your support 👍
I am glad that you are doing a live streaming video and I am looking forward to you doing many more and I am enjoying all the other TH-cam videos my name is Owen God bless you Kevin
Yes, I recognise your name Owen, it's always good to see you & your comments here.
I could listen to you for hours about any subject! greetings from Quebec
Thanks! 😃
Good as gold you two 🤗❤️👍
Thank you 😁
Sorry I missed it, have subscribed for the next one 😬👍👏
Sorry I missed your live stream
I'm glad I watched
Hi Kev, missed the live show but watched the re run, Brilliant mate, love your story telling and keep it going. PS iam 72 and know what you mean
Cheers Tony!
Hej Matey. I dont know wether you remember our little chat about your accent and ancestry kind of? Anyway not important hehehe. But i too shoot my bow like you. I dont like the way they shoot in todays world and just one day picked up a bow and cocked it to one side and then it felt so natural to me to do this. So i think i was an archer many moons ago. I just point and shoot. Gasps i hear people cry but to me i pick a target draw my bow and loos the arrow. I think they call it instinctive shooting or something. But that is what i do. Loved the chat and i like all your vids with so much info and interesting in information and a pleasant voive to listen to. Keep making them matey. All the best.
Cheers buddy & fellow archer, glad you enjoyed the chat.
Legend!
There’s nothing like blowing your own bugle our kid. I was born in Hockley Brum in 1949. Later served 22yrs in the Royal Marine Commandos. Keep blowing!! Pongo ❤❤
Haha, cheers Steve, will do!!
Sorry I couldn't watch live, but this was a wonderful feast of tales, a genuine treat. I hope you share many more in the times to come, Kev. =^[.]^=
Yes, he was the leader of the Royalist Forces when I was in the Sealed Knot as a teenager. He almost ran me down with his horse and shouted at me a few times for not moving quick enough, but I remember him vividly. 👍
Unfortunately I missed the live stream, but interested to here your start in archery story. Myself and a few local kids were very into bows and arrows and fortunately had some woods to play in (mid to late 60's). This was all stopped (in theory) when I was hit in the eye with an arrow (without sucker) and blinded. It never put me off though as have been an avid barebow and longbow archer for quite a few tears now!
(few years ) 😁bad typing
My goodness! Well done for persevering despite the loss of your eye!
First video I saw of Kev was "How to Shoot a Medieval Longbow" that was uploaded 16 years ago, apparently now on the 'history hilt' channel, whatever that is. That video stuck with me. From the moment I left school to the day I first shot a longbow many years later, and I tell you what I'll think of it in a couple years time when I put a grand down for my own yew bow.
How wonderful
Hey this is a nice surprise! first ever stream! how was it on your end? was it enjoyable? i think its a great way to interact with us fans! like always I hit like before the starter ad even has time to finish! love all your content!
Thanks, yes I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was a humbling experience.
Hi Kevin, you are a Real Boy after all. Thought Geppetto perfected his craft. 🧐
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We used to make bows and arrows out of bamboo, green twine and green plant sticks.
Mooi verteld. Hep ook een keer pijl en boog morgen schieten 😂 kon er niks van maar het was gaaf om te doen
I really enjoyed this video. Kevin is a real legend.. Looking forward to your views on Robin Hood. I'll believe whatever your opinion or version is, because I just know that YOU know..
😂 cheers!
Absolutely love the live steam, can they be more regular? Also, have you ever thought of doing an autobiography?
"lifeschool, is that Daniel?" - yes, it's me. Strange to hear someone outside of my mother calling me that. But it could be worse, I could be called Henry.
A great live stream. You answered my question about the age of Rupert, and gave a great story. I cant be doing with pets as its a commitment, and I dont get out much.
Looks like you found your calling in life, all those years ago. Wars are not fun, even though you make them seem fun with your passions, so maybe therapy?
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awe!!! i missed it!!!!!!!!! i wanted to watch it live, and i totally forgot this was today, and i was watching a different live stream :(
How did I miss this 😢😢😢
I have a archery friend who has PTSD (Ex Scots Guard) who has a King Charles as a support dog, great little thing
Kevin that was a brilliant talk you gave there wish I could have met you in person I am sure our paths may have crossed at sometime Tewksbury Towton Bannockburn or maybe Warwick Castle after Re enactment at Tewksbury at about 2009 when I was a Archer on the Yorkist side wearing a Yorkist Tabourd over my Jack the only other place it could have been would have been the shot at about 1970 anyhow mate hope you are keeping well and keep on losing those arrows I know it’s good therapy it empty’s your head and on a good lose it makes you feel good 😉👍.
Cheers Stephen!! It would only likely have been Warwick Castle as unfortunately I was usually working over those battle weekends
Your own personal story is very interesting. I would have asked about your model making & how that got started.
I'm Danish & my father was a king's scout before WW2, his troop went on a camp in Germany & passed through a town where there was a big Nazi rally. So he saw Hitler & Goebbels drove by them in a big Mercedes so he saw them long before the Germans invaded Denmark. Both my parents had interesting wartime experiences, but seldom wanted to talk about it.
Wow!
I don’t know whether you would remember but we took Sweetlips (canon) Sealed Knots gun and deafened everybody behind Warwick Castle firing it across the river🇬🇧✡️✝️😊
Yes I remember, it's a LEGEND 😜
Kevin, the rest of the world is poorer and Canada is SOOOoooo much richer because you are there! Be well be good and please! Behave, especially on the lists🤠
omg me too! military police, been in the army twice, archer and loved shooting, fan of history and sightless bows. Can it be a pattern? :P
Hi ive been watching your content for about 9 months really enjoy all your stuff im in my late 50s about a year ago i bought a long bow off ebay used its 77.5 inch long 55 lbs at 30 in draw im shooting 32 inch arrows cheep ones i had no lessons and im a little embarrassed to use it outside so i used it a few times indoors just to get my eye in i dont seem to be able to shoot with any accuracy in an autherdox way i hold the bow in my left hand and draw with my right but i have to have the arrow on the right hand side of the bow resting on the joint of my thum i dont really ame and froom about 30 feet i seem to get a six inch grouping how could i enprove my shot
It’s great to hear you’re having a go. Try putting a stick in front of the target, aim at the stick to try to centralize your aim 👍
I think Olympic archery should be done only with simple bows, would make for a far more interesting tournament.
Did you ever meet Peter Young? I went to see him doing a talk on the Battle of Edge Hill at Shipston Town Hall when I was a school boy🇬🇧✡️✝️
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That's is a wonderful picture of you how old were you when the picture was taken
The first picture of me shooting the bow, I was mid-thirties.
Hola , lost Taino in Oregon…
Love your shows❤
My mom mother was in the bombing of London when she was a teenager and my mom told me a story about when she was a teenager after the bomb fell she went out to pick up the metal and when she was picking up one it was one that had not gone off so she had to hold this bomb and weight for them to make it safe
I shoot a 35# bearpaw European style longbow made from a single piece of Amazonian wood.
It is quite easy to shoot all day and I like the simplicity of it but I was thinking of getting an English longbow of about 45# because to me it makes sense to get a new bow only if it is a higher weight.
When I first started shooting I used a 25# American flatbow which was also easy at the time, I don't shoot a lot, usually only in the summer on fine warm days and when I first purchased the longbow it was quite tough to use but I eventually mastered it and have great fun battering my boss for hours.
Do you think moving up another 10 # will be more of a struggle or might it be easier as I have said the 35 pounder used to tire me out after a couple of hours and I would really feel the shoulder burn but now it is as easy as pie.
As you say shooting higher poundage is not necessary but if I get a new longbow I would rather it be a different weight.
I have my current bow 8 years now and it is in perfect order though it is a little out of shape from some humidity damage when I string it and pull on it the arrows are straight on target.
I always oiled it with linseed oil after every summer and keep it in a bag over the winter so the wood is not compromised by the damage.
I thought about 40# but I decided if I move up no point in doing it by micro waves.
You are the real robin hood kev but historically I still think that robin hood was from Nottingham and definitely not Robert De Bruce.
I have watched a lot of the documentaries from different sources and the one common denominator is that the name robin hood is likely an outlaw name used by or given to a lot of estranged bandits and warriors in that period.
So the tales of robin hood(s) may be quite many and varied but that there are probably a lot of them that lived in Nottingham in that era and had run ins with the sheriff and the king who didn't like his taxes being pillaged.
As a matter of fact I did the maths on king John's taxes for the war and they are about the same or slightly lower than todays average tax for working class people.
Of course Robert De Bruce would have pillaged the king's gold as well but I dare say he lined his own war chest and the pockets of spies and such I doubt the poor saw much of it to be fair.
Hello Kevin!
Hello!!
Jungle Patrol Company by any chance Kevin ?.😉
No, not them