[Archers] Open challenge for H-o-r-s-e

[Jonathas]

Aye, I do spend a wee bit more time with the crossbow.  But all the same I
thank you for an entertaining challenge! May many others warily take you up
on it or post challenges of their own.

Jonathas


On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Gordon Kinnie <am_piobaire at comcast.net>wrote:

>  Ah,
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> My barbarian friend, you were at a disadvantage.
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> I was very much one with the bow when I shot and you have spent to much
> time using that other funny crossbow thing.
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> Thank you for the friendly competition.
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> Godai
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> *From:* james.kriebel at gmail.com [mailto:james.kriebel at gmail.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Jonathas
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 27, 2011 9:36 AM
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> *To:* Gordon Kinnie
> *Cc:* Archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Archers] Open challenge for H-o-r-s-e
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> Well I almost kept up with you for the first two ends.....
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> H-3 O-3 R-10 S-9 E-10
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> My hat is off to you and your funny bow ;)
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> Excellent shooting!
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> Jonathas
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>  On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Gordon Kinnie <am_piobaire at comcast.net>
> wrote:
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> I am not sure if I entered these correctly on the score page.
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> But for all to see, the brave (but foolish) Jonathas accepted my challenge
> of form and accuracy.
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> Shot as follows at 20 yards using three arrows:
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> H- 1 arrow into 6 inch circle
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> O- 2 arrows into 6 inch circle
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> R- 1 arrow into a 3 inch circle
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> S- 2 arrows into a 3 inch circle
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> E- 1 arrow into a 1.5 inch circle
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> My score for this shoot.  H – 2, O – 3, R – 5, S – 4, E – 2: a total of 16
> arrows to complete the shoot.
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> Godai Katsunaga
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> *From:* james.kriebel at gmail.com [mailto:james.kriebel at gmail.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Jonathas
> *Sent:* Friday, March 25, 2011 5:15 PM
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> *To:* Gordon Kinnie
> *Cc:* Archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Archers] Open challenge for H-o-r-s-e
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> I need no mercy for you shoot a funny off center bow that can't possibly
> shoot straight!
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> :D
> Jonathas
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> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM, Gordon Kinnie <am_piobaire at comcast.net>
> wrote:
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> A challenger, yes……I, Godai Katsunaga, accept this from a brave man.
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> I offer no mercy, you will fail.
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> My bow is strong, my arrows are straight and my aim is true.
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> Let us begin.
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> *From:* james.kriebel at gmail.com [mailto:james.kriebel at gmail.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Jonathas
> *Sent:* Friday, March 25, 2011 1:03 PM
> *To:* Gordon Kinnie
> *Cc:* Archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Archers] Open challenge for H-o-r-s-e
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> I'll probably regret it, and get my ass whooped, but I'll answer your
> challenge!  Lets see, which side of the longbow did the arrow go one???
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> One question, what is the max score for the -E-.  The rest of the ends max
> out at 10, but -E- was intended to be a "double" for the speed round so
> actually allows for a max of 20.  SO, 10 or 20 arrow max for -E-?  Why,
> cause other then the pure luck shot, I'm betting that is what my score will
> be for a 1.5" circle!
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> Jonathas
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> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM, Gordon Kinnie <am_piobaire at comcast.net>
> wrote:
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> Challenge to all archers within and outside the Kingdom of Atlantia who use
> a period handbow and any other takers.
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> A test of accuracy and form using this summers challenge “HORSE”.
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> *Accuracy*
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> One target with three concentric circles.
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> Outside circle 6 inches in dia.
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> Next circle 3 inches in dia.
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> Inside circle 1.5 inches in dia.
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> Range 20 yards.
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> *Form*
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> You may only use three arrows at a time.
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> After shooting three arrows or completing the current letter you must
> retrieve your arrows. (you move and reset your form)
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> *The game *
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> H – 1 arrow in the 6 inch circle
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> O – 2 arrows in the 6 inch circle
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> R – 1 arrow in the 3 inch circle
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> S – 2 arrows in the 3 inch circle
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> E – 1 Arrow in the 1.5 inch circle
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> Must be shot in order, this is archery not yatzee.
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> Score total number of arrows required to complete the challenge.
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> Count each shot.
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> I freely offer this challenge to all and will except or offer a small drink
> of some brewed beverage to any that think they have what it takes.
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> It must be completed before SAAD, as I will need plenty to drink while
> visiting the south.
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> Godai Katsunaga
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