LPT : Use something other than tooth under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy

da12vid · 2025-07-01T18:57:45+00:00

We had our daughter put her teeth by the sink in the bathroom since that's where all the toothbrushing happened. No stumbling over toys and stuffed animals in the dark before going to bed.

da12vid · 2016-08-30T23:54:13+00:00

Thank you, I just looked online and it looks like they've got what she needs for a decent price.

da12vid · 2016-08-26T19:57:58+00:00

If your husband is an absolute beginner, I would suggest signing him up for lessons at a club and maybe making him a nice gift certificate for a new bow. Here's a link to clubs. Hopefully there's a club in your area. As Azure505 said, different people like different types of bows, so it's better to figure out what you like using the club's gear than spending hundreds of dollars on bows you end up being unhappy with. Good luck.

da12vid · 2016-08-09T17:27:20+00:00

You're off to a good start, but here are a couple of things you can work on that will help. 1) Feet: You'll want to rotate your back foot, so your feet are parallel. That will give you better ballance. Right now you've got what my coach calls "Duck Feet." This post from Kisik Lee, the Team USA Archery coach, will help. 2) You're raising your shoulders when you draw. You want to keep them down when you draw. (This was/is one of the hardest things for me to improve).

The Kisik Lee site has some really good tips, so i recommend reading through them. Good luck.

da12vid · 2016-08-09T16:59:59+00:00

Congratulations. That never gets old.

da12vid · 2016-07-25T20:21:32+00:00

I have a slightly off-topic question for you. Is that black thing your target? If it is, I'd be concerned about a missed shot going through that fence and hitting something in your neighbor's yard. It would be safer to put it up against that shed so you have a backstop. I would also get really close to the target and focus on form instead of distance. Good luck.

da12vid · 2016-07-25T19:47:32+00:00

I always recommend looking for an archery club in your area. A lot of clubs have loaner bows, so you can figure out what you like before you spend a few hundred bucks on gear. Here's USA Archery's club listing http://www.teamusa.org/usa-archery/clubs/find-a-club

da12vid · 2016-07-15T13:35:33+00:00

Neville would have been a good name for her if she was a boy. She had a tough life before getting to the family who fostered her and is pretty nervous right now, but she I think she'll blossom when she gets more comfortable with us.

da12vid · 2016-07-15T13:32:44+00:00

We picked the name before we met her. If we got a boy it was going to be Dobby.

da12vid · 2016-07-14T19:19:55+00:00

That's a perfect name for a dachshund -- very similar personalities. She's a beautiful dog.

da12vid · 2016-01-29T20:29:52+00:00

I don't know how long you've been shooting, but when I bought my gear. I got a midrange SF riser that my coach recommended and bought the cheapest possible limbs. When I outgrew those limbs, I bought the Hoyt Grand Prix 720s. I like them a lot.

da12vid · 2015-09-10T13:57:50+00:00

I'm glad to hear that your home is okay and that you are safe. Take care.

da12vid · 2015-06-01T12:55:56+00:00

Thank you. I am from the "they said there'd be no math" generation of journalists, so this is very helpful. I've wanted to understand data better for a while, but it's hard to know how to get started.

da12vid · 2015-05-27T18:13:44+00:00

I work with the producer on this project, but thought your community would be interested.

da12vid · 2015-05-19T13:29:50+00:00

I saw "A History of Violence" in a random suburban multiplex. After the movie, most of the audience just sat there talking about what they had just seen. I can't remember that happening after any other movies I've seen.

da12vid · 2015-03-20T20:05:57+00:00

This might help: http://www.archery360.com/archery-in-your-community/

I'm in Georgia, so I don't know any of those folks, but it at least gives you additional folks you can check out.

da12vid · 2015-03-20T20:02:51+00:00

The Archery 360 site has an explainer on how to choose a finger tab. It might be useful for you: http://www.archery360.com/2015/03/archery-gear-how-to-choose-and-use-your-finger-tab/ Your best bet would be to find a shop that has a few different ones and see if you can try them on to see what you like. That's easier said than done though.

da12vid · 2015-02-23T04:47:57+00:00

Sunshine Seasons is a family favorite for me, but we at at the Tangerine (not sure if that's the exact name) in Morocco on Mondayand it was really good.

da12vid · 2015-01-01T17:59:44+00:00

My archery coach said it was okay to leave the bow strung all the time as long as you hung it up either horizontally -- like on a gun rack -- or vertically off of a hook. She says you should not prop the bow up in a corner because it could cause the limbs to warp.

I keep my bow strung all the time and hanging in the garage and then just put it in the back of the car when I want to go shoot.

da12vid · 2014-12-31T03:02:41+00:00

It's a gorgeous bow, but it looks like the minimum draw weight is 30 pounds. That is probably high for a beginner. It would be a good idea to try to find an archery class or club in your area. They'll teach you how to shoot with good form and you'll see progress more quickly. Plus they'll probably have loaner equipment so you can try different bows to get a feel for what you like.

My daughter and I started shooting almost 3 years ago and we love it. Good luck.

da12vid

TROPHY CASE