Archery

[AlphaFrog]

So, I read a book once that called the main character something that really describes me: an Enthusiast. Not a Sports Enthusiast, or a Music Enthusiast, or a Quilting Enthusiast - just an Enthusiast. It means I get excited about something new and dive right in headfirst and learn everything about it/practice it/live & breathe it...then I get tired of it and try something new. Past Enthusiasms have been: Softball, Japan, the Smashing Pumpkins, Karate, the Holocaust, Mexico, the Ocean, and Saved by the Bell (to name a few).

So, recently, I've gotten the itch to try archery. I don't know why - I don't really want to kill anything, so it would be targets only. I'm not particularly hand-eye coordinated, so I don't know if I'd be any good at it...I just want to try. In googling, I've decided that I would want to go with a traditional longbow - nothing fancy or modern-looking (would take the fun out of it). I've also found out that between the bow, arrows, target, a quiver (did I mention that I usually go all out with stuff?), etc...this could get somewhat expensive. Any suggestions on how to make this happen on a budget?

Also, if anyone else is an Enthusiast like me, feel free to share your new Enthusiasm.