Shoot that poison arrow

Had a fun Sunday today. I may have told some of you that last Autumn I took up archery as a hobby. We did a taster course and rather enjoyed it and went out and bought a starter kit of bow/arrows etc.

We had a break over winter and then started again a few months ago. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning in the fresh air. Neither of us are brilliant, but I have worked my way up to 60 yards now, which doesn't sound too hard until you've tried it!

Well - today was our first proper competition. It was organised by another local club and was aimed at beginners so it was a little less competitive than regular tournaments.

And it was great fun. Had a great time flinging pointy sticks at a small target at the other end of a field :-) The weather was glorious and despite the suntan lotion, umbrellas and hats I still got a little sunburnt on the back of my neck. We took a nice picnic for the lunch break... finally getting the chance to use a picnic rucksack/coolbag thing a friend bought us last year.

I didn't win anything but was pretty pleased with the way I shot, considering I hadn't had too much practice at the distance I was at (it was a handicap shoot, so they recommend you go further than you are used to.. apparently). Didn't disgrace myself though.

I may not have won at the archery, but I did win a bottle of whisky in the raffle.

Which was nice.