One young man I know has been trying all winter and early spring to make a bow and arrow that actually works. He's consulted our neighborly boy scouts, guides, and on-line sources, but nothing seemed to work.
One night as this young man was complaining to his mother that this is an impossible task, someone's father overheard and said,"On the weekend I will teach you how to make the greatest bow and arrow."
The young man doubted that his father held this knowledge in his well used craw but he was game nonetheless. What did he have to lose?
The important thing is that the stick bends well. A young spring sapling is best.
Next measure double the length of thread as your bow size. Now make three threads the same size.
Braid them.
Cut notches into the side on both ends of the stick.
Tie one end of the braid into the first notch. Then tie it onto the other side. Now we're ready.
Mimi was majorly impressed with this new "toy" and needed one of her very own. So off to the bow and arrow maker she went.
And all were very very happy. The End.
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