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I Shot an Arrow Into the Sky

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

When I was a kid back in the mid-60s I acquired a fiberglass bow along with some arrows. I also bought a broad-headed hunting arrow. If you aren't familiar with this, it's an arrow with razor sharp edges on a wide cutting tip.

After getting tired of shooting into hay bales, I went to the middle of a field and shot it straight up into the air. I could see it going up and then it turned over and I lost track of it. It came down about 12 feet away from a very shaken Robin Hood wannabee.

Submitted on 02/21/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: presonal

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James said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I think we've ALL been there in one form or another! I will keep this as a PA because I got spooked reading it myself! Good thing nothing got hit! :-)

Graham said:
Neutral: Personal Account
"What goes up . . ." Been there, done that! Thanks, Anon

Chip said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Me too.

Tracy said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Thanks - a true DA wannabe would have done it again :-)

Jack said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Good story - only missed a DA by 12 feet...

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