Since 1999, I've been shooting an arrow off at 11:59:58 p.m. on December 31, so that it goes up in one year and lands in the next (I'm shooting at 145m, so there's plenty of time). Who's up for it this year?

Lol

I'm in. Lord willing. Jawge

I knew you would be, Jawge! :-)

bodymanbowyer--we've had these threads on here every year, and they generally get quite a few people to do their own version (not everyone has the range to get in a long shot, so many do a close-up backyard one). Give it a try!

bluelake, good to see you on here again. I'll be shooting into a target like I always did.

Jawge

The first time we did this was 2000, bluelake and it was you who conceived of this idea. Jawge

That IS cool! I might try it, if I can stay awake!

Millennium Arrow (1999-2000) :-)

Yeah may try a flaming arrow into the sea.Very interesting idea .I will send my arrow to Valhalla.I know a nice cliff over looking the Pacific ocean Not quite a Norweigen lake but it will do.Sign me up I am in. OSR

One thing archers definitely are--imaginative :-)

'Did it a few years ago. If i can stay up this year... Andy

OK if I'm awake my wife will think I'm nuts. Oh wait she already does. Jeff F ;-)

I usually shoot shotgun and fireworks but that sounds cool, so arrow 1st, then and then shotgun and fireworks.

Oops, one too many "thens"

Does it bring you good luck?

I'm willing to try anything at this point.

:-)

very cool, going to have to give it a try, I like the idea of a flaming arrow over the lake, our lakes should be frozen, a start of a new traditon, maybe get a few friends shooting flaming arrows at one time, cool idea, might be able to get a pic if so, I'll try to post. Hey what about flu flus?

Thanks

Well, Joey, my mother used to say whatever you New Year's you will do the rest of the year. Jawge

George -- Your Mother was correct. I got married on New Years 1959. LOL.

vthunter, congratulations!That's so nice to hear. Ma was a smart lady. She was fluent in Greek and English. My mother, father and younger brother are gone. This arrow will be in Spiro's memory. Lord willing! Jawge

That's funny- as kids, my best buddy and I shot flaming arrows into the night sky any time of the year for fun.

Bluelake- are you still in Korea doing traditional Korean archery? Good to see you back on board again.

I'll likely be in bed before midnight, but I shoot arrows everyday so I guess I'm okay. Mom said, "don't do things just because someone else does them." If you're over 60, you will probably remember the rest of that.

Did it with the kids last year. I had them each write a little note about what they were grateful for and what they hoped for in the new year. We attached the notes to the arrows and sent them off into the woods at 11:59. Don't think they'd let me skip it this year;-)

Makes me wonder whether a sparkler inserted into an aluminum arrow would stay lit..if so it would make for a nice visual.

about the time we take our shot of moonshine to welcome the newyear.

Oh yes that sparkler WILL stay lit! Another bit of childish fun from my past. Besides arrows, we would tape the sparkler to a CO2 cartridge as a tail, bang it with a hammer and awl, and watch it take off.

(Disclaimer- I grew up back east, that would be arson here in CA. AND I'm a littler older now)

Dan--Yup, I'm still in South Korea (not anywhere near Sony's "CEO" in NK ;-) ). I don't jump in much here nowadays, due to busy-ness, but I'm still around!

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Yeah its on 3 generations of my family will shoot flaming arrows into the Pacific ocean from a cliff top.Ages will range from 7 9 27 31 53 and 54 years of age.2 grand children ,2 children and 2 parents.I now am making 6 40"douglas fir fire arrows powered by cotton rags and methylated spirits or kerosine.I will try to post video or at least some pictures.It may be a first for Australia. OSR

Well time draws near.Just got to finish 6 fire arrows and test fire them.Were are launching them of a cliff into the pacific ocean at mid night.Happy new year to fellow wallers. OSR

Yeah Went and shot our arrows into the pacific ocean off a cliff.Did't go off like clock work but we had fun.3 generations shot but unfortunately not exactly as planed.All arrows were lit up and shot.We had children with us and we did not shoot all at the same time.I figured gasoline was a bit too volitile for kids so our arrows were soaked kerosine.The kids arrows stayed lit because they only weighed 30# or less.The 2 +60# and the 47 # bows extinguished the flame a short distance from the bow on release.Here is some pictures.

And some more

thats funny and neet at the same time, I might give it a try if I'm still awake then.

Got a few more pictures but can't post them.Some times I hate cell phones.Who else has some pictures?Post them please.

I probably won't join this year. I'm kind of in G. Stout's camp now. Shot the midnight arrow for 8 or 9 years starting in 1999-2000.

I think the rest of G.S.'s mom's say may have been what my dad said: "If the neighbor kids were jumping off the roof, would you do it?" Of course we had already jumped off the roof AND the neighbors' roof...8~)

Jim

The 3 Stooges are on so I'll be watching them until 1130.

I'll be out there with my new bow and I'll shoot a couple of arrows into a block target.

Jawge

I'm watching the Stooges also. But it's archery related; Curly has a gold finder that shoots a giant arrow!

Yes i'am in no doubt,been doing this for several years.I see no reason to stop.

-30 windchill here....I think not!

I shot my arrow off at 11:59:58 p.m. (Korean time).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-2ybOOW_aE

Shot mine at 11:59:58. Happy New Year and may God bless America.

Darn it. I can't find the 3 stooges here.

I just finished this bow, shot it and signed it. Happy New Year! Jawge

Here we go 11:59:58 2014-15 :) my new to me 1956 Bear Polar. Jeff F

Jeff way to cold out side for me, we shot indoors.

Ty (nephew), Chloe (granddaughter), Hunter and me shooting at 11:59 2015

Here is picture of us after we shoot

Happy new year from Utah

Ahhh shoot! Wanted to do this this year, but forgot all about it till this morning. Never saw the thread either - but I havent been on much the last week or two. I'll fire some new year's arrows later today. Probably wouldnt have anyway though, missed the last step carrying my son downstairs last night and rolled my ankle - twisted it I guess. Spent the rest if the night with it elevated and iced. Cant even blame alcohol though -hadnt had any (yet)! Feels ok now, just stiff.

Finally fixed my cell phone.this should work The first pictures were my son and two grand sons.Here is my wife .

Last but not least me

Try again

Try again

Good to see other families enjoying this new year arrow shoot too.We could probably have been arrested but it was fun none the less.The authorities are not too fond of people using bows in public areas where I live.Really can't see how it is more dangerous than sky rockets though.Doing it again next year at the same look out .May need to experiment with cotton and steel wool and sparklers for bows over 30# as the 47# and 60# bows extinguished the arrows a short distance from the bows.The cliff is a popular hang gliding site so it is a long drop to the ocean below. Hope you all had a happy new year. OSR

Ors144, you have combined 2 of mans funnest activities. Archery and fire. Add the family and you've made a new years eve to remember!

I tried shooting at the "stroke " of midnight ................ didn't hear anything!

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