Welcome back to the fold. I can relate--I lost one of my best friends last August. We shot a lot of arrows together, and I miss him every day--still catch myself reaching for the phone to give him a call.

I never did lay down my bow though. I think Earl would come back just to stick his foot in my butt if I did. I've got a lot of him in my shop, and even more in my heart. Going out to shoot is just another way to re-live the memories. Can't dwell on the fact that he's gone, just have to focus on being fortunate enough to know him and spend as much time as I did with him.

Chad