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 Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject: Field Archery the name? |
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This is a light hearted look at our sport.
Why do we call it Field archery, when we shoot in woods & forests 
A field is an open space no trees or anything else for that matter, this contradicts what we actually do, doesn't it 
Just a thought, no need to get serious over this. It's interesting though how these terms come into being, when in reality they are completely opposite to the fact 
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That is something I always say when I'm talking to somebody who doesn't know about archery or only knows about target archery; "Target archery is done in a field, field archery is done in woods; don't ask me why" 
(I've also moved this to General Archery Discussion)
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Good point, one that has never crossed my mind funnily enough. Why do we call it Field Archery 
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I Think we need an expert in this Field to tell us
(sorry could not resist)
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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I would field this question but I fear I'd be off target and I'd get a clout for my flight of fancy.
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I think it is obvious , a wood or forest is only a field with trees in it . To show i'm right here , if you cut down all the trees in a wood /forest , what would it be ? Yes , correct , A FIELD .
OK ,I'll get my coat !!!!
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| Berniethebolt wrote: | I Think we need an expert in this Field to tell us
(sorry could not resist) |
Would that be a scare crow if it's in a field
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| daggers wrote: | | Berniethebolt wrote: | I Think we need an expert in this Field to tell us
(sorry could not resist) |
Would that be a scare crow if it's in a field |
No, a farmer as they are often 'outstanding in their field'
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we are plowing through them today.
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| JimN wrote: | | daggers wrote: | | Berniethebolt wrote: | I Think we need an expert in this Field to tell us
(sorry could not resist) |
Would that be a scare crow if it's in a field |
No, a farmer as they are often 'outstanding in their field'
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As long as they are 'outstanding in their field' and not 'standing in their field' when we are shooting
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Just make sure you look down when stepping along in farmers' fields, eh? Gives a new meaning to the word "piles". 
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Berniethebolt
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| segolden wrote: | | Just make sure you look down when stepping along in farmers' fields, eh? Gives a new meaning to the word "piles". |
Well that's how to bring to conversation down in the gutter Steve
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Berniethebolt
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| segolden wrote: |  Hey, if you think about it, that's the place to start, because the only way to go is up. |
Ohhhhhhhh sooooo true steve ....................... errrrrr can anyone remember what the 1st post?????
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:15 am Post subject: |
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Going back to the original question or at least part of it, | Quote: | | Why do we call it Field archery, |
I'm curious why you folks on that side of the pond mix Field Archery (IFAA & FITA) in with 3D and treat them all the same? Pretty easy to type or say "3D" and it certainly explains better what you are talking about. Just curious.
Dave
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