Archery display at upcoming event in Mich (updated with photos 8/19)

[Jack Shanks]

John,

Not sure how I missed this thread in the begining but that is one fine display you put up. Thanks for sharing.

[Larry m]

Very Nice Display John!
This is one I would have like to have seen in person. As it is though, a very nice thread.
Most Appreciated...........

[johnnyrazorhead]

Jack-Too bad you couldn't have stopped by the show to see it in person. Maybe next time.

Larry- you would be welcome to stop by anytime you're in Michigan. All the cold,snow and sub-zero temperatures  we're having would be a nice change from the drought,fires and flooding that you're enjoying out there in California.Crazy weather!!

[Ray Lyon]

John, that's impressive and wow, what commitment in time and money to put all that together for the benefit of others.  Thanks for putting pictures up for us to enjoy.

[johnnyrazorhead]

Ray- You are very welcome.Glad to know there are still some of us that enjoy the history of archery and bowhunting and still appreciate this old stuff.Sad how many people will walk by all this wonderful history without even a second glance sometimes when it is set up.I know with all the new and innovative gadgets available for todays modern archers,this "blast from the past" isn't for everyone.Glad to know there are still a few of us old souls out there that do appreciate it.You too will have to stop by the next time I have the opportunity to set the display up,since you are a fellow Michiganiac.Would love to meet you in person.

[kurtbel5]

WOW!!!
Awesome display

[Ray Lyon]

John, it would be my pleasure to meet you in person.  Just keep us informed as to where you may be setting up and we'll see if the stars align appropriately.  Do you set up at Compton's?  I haven't been for a number of years, but may try to get there this year.

[Larry m]

hahahahaha
Boy I'm with you there John!!!
Some of the craziest weather I have seen in years. I agree with Ray above. Keep us informed as to your next set up. I have been known to do a bit of traveling to look at Archery History displays.
Great Thread..........

[johnnyrazorhead]

Ray-I have only set up my display at Compton one time. It was a great time. Set up in the enclosed building with Wade Phillips and John Grumley. I believe that between the three of us it was the most Grumley bows ever assembled in one place at the same time. I had the least of the three of us but it was quite a feast for the history buffs. Also got to meet Dick Lattimer in person for the first and only time. With so much Bear Archery related items on display in that building that day,besides the Grumley bows,I couldn't help but wonder how it must have made Dick feel seeing all of that wonderful stuff on display in memory of his old boss and friend. I'm sure he was happy.
 If I do plan on setting up at a show here in Michigan I will let you know.Would love to see you there.

Larry-Would be a pleasure to meet you as well. That's great that you're willing to travel so far for history but I know the feeling. I love this stuff too.

[Ray Lyon]

John,
If that was at one of the first Compton shoots, I was there (I remember chatting with John Grumley and him taking me over to another display to show me something). I know Wade was displaying as well at that shoot, because John mentioned him by name. John was a good friend and what a pleasure it was to talk with him over the 20 years I knew him, sometimes for hours at a time. I still think of him often.  This picture was on another thread, but I'll add it here as a tribute to John. This was an article I did for TBM about the history of the Shrewhaven bow camp:

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I'm just finishing a rework of a 1959 Kodiak. I've done a 1955 Kodiak with my daughter and a 1957 Kodiak as well.  I also picked up a factory camo 1958 Kodiak (no rework needed and in excellent shooting condition), so I'm going to have some fun comparing the 4 side by side once it gets above 20 degrees outside here.

Again, thanks for the pictures of your display. Cool stuff for sure.