I'm taking up a new hobby. Something to fill the lonely hours that's perhaps a bit more productive and active than sitting in front of a computer decimating hordes of evil whatevers. I'm taking up archery. I've been thinking about it for years, but just never had the initiative to go and do it.
Well, I happened to mention my possible interest during lunch one day, and it turns out that one of my noontime cribbage opponents is an archer. So several weeks ago we went out shooting at a local range. This was the first time I had actually handled a real bow and launched arrows. I was surprised how well I did considering this lack of experience. I only lost one arrow in the woods.
So, I'm looking to join the local club; they'll vote on letting me in next week. And I purchased a used compound bow (has pulleys, the tension lets off as you pull so it's easier to hold the draw). Today I took it to a local shop for a new string, setting up draw length, some arrows, and a quiver.
On top of all this, there is an indoor range within walking distance of home! So I can go shooting all winter. Yay.
2 comments:
That's awesome. If any aggression builds up (not that I'm saying it would; you work in a *good* place now), it sounds like archery'd be a helluva way to alleviate it.
The only thing is that open, active aggression would actually hurt accuracy. Calmness is required. However, there may be times when I imagine the face of a certain former boss in the 10 circle.
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