SEEING IS BELIEVING!

July 2007

Former WV Gov. Bob Wise caught Frank's show in Fredricksburg, VA on Saturday, February 9, 2008. The former Governor was dubbed, "A Sportsman's Friend" by Addington and became a bowhunter while in office. The two enjoyed a chance to catch up & have lunch between shows.

Addington enjoyed good crowds at the Fredricksburg outdoor show and said, "For me, to be so close to Washington, DC and see so many folks interested in the outdoors was cool. I enjoyed bringing our brand of "razzle dazzle" to town."

This was a great show and the second year for the event. The facility is first class and the management did a super job with this show.

Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show
This was another Virginia show and Addington was able to drive to two shows in a row, rare these days. "Most of our shows are coast to coast, I may be in California one week and Florida the next. To be able to drive to two shows in a row was a welcome relief," Addington commented.

Located in Harrisonburg, VA this show featured many exhibitors and offered lots of activities. Addington had some difficulty with his main bow at this show but after taking some measurements and calling his father via cellphone some minor repairs and adjustments and Addington's show went on. He added, "Dale Earnhardt was a hero to me.... and I loved it when he won races with his hood duct taped. So when my bow went down, between shows, I simply called my father (my pit crew), read him the measurements via cellphone and then used some dental floss and Elmer's wood glue to make the repairs. I shot pretty well the rest of the weekend. Pop knows his stuff and for 23 years he's been my main bow mechanic and coach. When I got the bow home he fixed it so I would perform well the next show."

Oklahoma City's "Backwoods Hunting & Fishing Expo"
This event is 21 years old and the promoter does a great job with this show. Addington was featured on stage in the center of the show. Addington said, "Man do they have some really trophy bucks in Oklahoma. This is a best kept secret, I had never heard a lot about Oklahoma and trophy bucks but they're there! There were several good bucks on display..."

Daryl Varner was Addington's assistant at this event and did a good job tossing baby aspirin up into mid air.

Bow & Arrow Razzle Dazzle in Sparta, WI
Thanks to the folks at Mathews!

March 15th Addington was in Sparta, WI at an EXPO sponsored by the folks at Mathews Archery. Addington had a meeting at the factory Friday, looked over the facilities and then performed three shows on Saturday.

Randy McPherson, Mathews founder Matt McPherson's brother, shared the stage with Addington and did a good seminar. The event drew good audiences and they seemed to enjoy all the activities at the event.

Addington finished the series of shows with a first shot on the three baby aspirin. "That's leaving them with a smile..." Addington joked. Addington will return to this event in 2009.

(L-R) Randy McPherson, The Aspirin Buster,
and Mathews founder Matt McPherson.

NEXT STOP
You can catch Addington at the Fred Hall Sports Show in San Diego, CA March 26-30, 2008.

Uncle Ted
Ted Nugent will star in a new movie coming later this year with country music star Toby Keith. Theo will play "Skunk Tarver", a law enforcement officer with a bow and plenty of attitude. Somehow I don't think this was hard for Nuge to do!

When Theo emailed me from New Mexico where he was wrapping up filming, I immediately asked about getting an interview for Bowhunting.net! So be sure and check it out.

Until next time---shoot straight & God Bless,

Frank Addington, Jr.