I have bad luck with repairs, I had a botched hip replacement 8 months ago. I saw my surgeon yesterday and actually got him to direct me to a physical therapist to target my specific problem. I also got a cortisone shot in the inflamed area to ease the pain. I know it is temporary but I feel almost normal today, I am off to shoot an archery tournament in a little bit, I haven't been able to do that since I had the hip replaced and the rotor rooter job (no straining).
I got my osage bow out yesterday for the first time in months, I guess it is like riding a bicycle, once learned you never forget, I was drilling the bull with my first shot. My buddy and I will be the only ones shooting selfbows at the wheelie tournament, we just shoot for fun and don't keep score. The wheelie crowd are always pleasant but show no interest in what we are shooting. That is probably a good thing, once I get started on talking bow making I can go on for hours.