We couldn't go up to the archery range yesterday, as Sunday they have skeet shooting and the archery range is closed. So, today when we got up we headed up to the range to see if we could get in our first practice, we were downhearted to see that both the archery range and the archery trail were both closed. We went for brunch, then when we got home checked the website and couldn't find a reason why they were both closed. Hopefully we'll have better luck next time!
Anyhow, when we got home, Maxx showed me how to store the bow-string on the bow (unstrung), and how to use the stringer to string and unstring the bow. Unfortunately, I'm not yet strong enough to string or unstring the bow by myself, as I can't let go of the bow with one hand to reach the string and either put it on or pull it off, or I lose the tension on the bow and the slack in the string to change it. However, with lots of effort I can just draw the bow (almost fully), so if we ever get a chance to get up and get some practice in, that will help me build up more strength to be able to string and unstring by myself.
We decided if we keep having bad luck with our free time and the archery range being closed, we would invest in a target from the sports store and take it up into the hills to practice on our own, on the cleared land under the power lines. We don't think there would be any issue with us practicing there, at least!
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