Jeff,

On a more serious note...
I admit, I was inspired to order my first Merlin by the posts of Pinwheel 12, Field 14, Black Frog, RobVos and MauiWes.
I had seen Merlin at the 99' Indy Shoot here in Louisville.
I thought they were beautiful bows but was afraid to buy one because they were made in England and I wasn' t familiar enough with them at the time.
Afraid I might not be able to get parts or service at the time.
I learned otherwise later and love my two Merlin bows.
Saw the Bowman at the same shoot and the rest is history, as they say.
I discovered AEP Stabilizers, HTM sights and Bodoodle Pro-500 arrow rests on my own and they were my favorites and are still among my favorites today.
But I' m not as closed minded as I might seem to some.
I like the new Barnsdale Bows and CBE sights real well and might get one in the future.
Talked to Pat (Bowtech Shooter) at Bedford last May.
I looked at Pat' s Bowtechs and was impressed with them.
Mathews finish used to be much superior to Bowtech, imo.
But the Bowtech bows at Bedford had surpassed Mathews and looked pretty good.
If I didn' t shoot Merlin and Bowman bows, I would definitely consider one of the new Bowtechs.
It was great meeting and talking to you at Bedford, Pat.
Haven' t seen you post much lately; hope you' re doing well.
Glad to see you too, Frank.
Guess your little guy is still keeping you busy.


Sag.