Adventures in Knife Throwing

As exceptionally exciting as the title sounds, such adventures were relished in our own backyard. How many people can enjoy their afternoon quite as much as my family did whilst repeatedly chucking said objects toward a tree round? I am happy to report that such entertainment was not only cheap, it was fun for the boys and Daddy and Papa too! Double score!

The movies always make it look so easy. Villain or hero grab a knife or other sharp object out of their boot and haphazardly fling it across to the nearest suspect. Enter: close up camera shot of the knife so near to the head of the one in question. I'm here to tell you it is NOT that easy. Having participated myself, there is quite a different sound between the clang of the knife hitting the stump and crashing to the grass as opposed to the reassuring thump it makes when point makes contact and it sticks. Mine generally made no noise as they often flew over the top of the stumps and landed in the field behind them - minus clang and thump.

Boo's tomahawk - Success!

He thinks I'm so silly trying to get his picture while throwing

Love that smile

Maycroft Knife Throwing: 101

Hubs sure likes Papa's knives

Lining it up....

Ready

Oops. Too far. Into the elusive shrub pile

Ethan, the resident "Knife Retriever"

Let's pull out the big guns!! *Don't try this at home

Papa laughing at his crazy son

Boo trying it from the other side of the knife

Success!

Ethan's turn to try it out

Like son, like father

You can doooooo it!!!

Boo with Edward Scissorhands

Formulating the next plan of attack

Upon realizing that his Tomahawk broke

Dag-nabbit! Now where did that dang knife go??

Watch and learn

I got this!!!!

Caught ya! Bushia capturing the afternoon as well

All in all, a very nice family afternoon. Practice makes perfect. Those knives (and tomahawks and axes) continue to be thrown daily and aim is quite improving. That is, except for mine. I seem to be getting progressively worse. Go figure.

Peace Out :)