Friday afternoon Dad and I were on our way home from camping and Amy & Chase were on their way north to Alexandria for Chase's Archery Contest - we met in Marshall and I went from the camper to Amy's jeep. We arrived in Alexandria about 9:00pm - just in time to watch a little tv and head to bed. I like motel staying with Amy because we both like the air conditioner going full blast and then just huddle under the blankets.
Chase started his shooting at 10:00 (or a little thereafter) on Saturday morning. They shoot 12 rounds with 5 arrows each time. He did awesome in his practice shoots, had a bit of a hard time concentrating the first half and then pulled it out during the second half and did amazing, especially for his first year.
He "loves" it when I ask him to turn around so I can take his picture!!??
There were approximately 10 kids shooting at the same time, in different catagories. Their targets are 10 feet away - next year he will be shooting 20 feet. They have four minutes to shoot the five arrows - some of the kids shoot them one right after another while other kids stop and look around and really take their time.
This was Chase's second practice round - a perfect 25 - all arrows in the 5 point circle.
Chase ended up with a score of 233 out of a possible 300. He placed 7th out of 34 in his catagory. Way to go, Chase!! We are so proud of how well you've done this year - next year will be even better.
This is Dave, the 4H Archery Coach - he was so positive and encouraging. Kept telling Chase how well he was doing and at the same time offering advice. A really neat guy. He's encouraging Chase to try some of the shooting exercises next year - all sponsored by the Pipestone 4H Club. It's a great program for these students.
Another picture of the windmill field - the threshing machine is way off on the hill.
Dad and I have had some exciting days between camping, archery and Chase's football game last night. Then today we did errands in Sioux Falls - Dad even took me to Long John Silver's - one of his favorite places to go. They have very good coleslaw!!
Til tomorrow and football, have a great day!!!
Love to all,
Gramma and MOM
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