Thursday, December 13, 2012

Halle Tries Her Hand at Archery (Photostory)

 Halle has really been giving her all to this latest relationship.  She's finding herself trying things she never thought she would.  Today she is letting Diego teach her a little archery.

"So how do I hold it?"  (Halle)
"You got it right.  Learning how to hold the bow is half the battle."  (Diego) 

"Next thing is to align your body with the target.  Your feet should be shoulder width apart."  (Diego)

"Now the trick is to set your sight on the target, hold the bow very steady, pull back and then release the arrow."  (Diego)

"And there you have it."  (Diego)
"Honey, you almost hit the center!"  (Halle)

"Okay, now it's your turn.  Grab one of your arrows."  (Diego)

"Now what?"  (Halle)
"Do it just like I did." (Diego)
"I really couldn't see what you did.  Your back was to me."  (Halle)

Diego steps behind Halle, so he can demonstrate better.  He helps her get the arrow properly placed in the bow, then instructs her to let go.

As you can see, her arrow landed just in front of the target.

"Darn.  I didn't get anywhere near the target."  (Halle)
"After a couple of hours, you should be able to hit the target more regularly."  (Diego)

"A couple of hours?  Of doing just this?"  (Halle)
"Okay.  We won't stay that long, but we should at least stay for one hour."  (Diego)
"Okay.  I think I can do an hour."  (Halle) 

"Forty-five minutes later and Halle has only gotten three arrows to even hit the board.  Two of them were outside the white area and one was in the white area.
"Okay, honey.  I've had enough.  It's time to go."  (Halle)

Diego on the other hand has had a really good day.  Most of his hits were near the bullseye.

"You did really good for your first time.  Did you have fun?"  (Diego)
"Fun?  This isn't my idea of fun, but I'm happy to be out here with you."  (Halle)
"Well, we can do something you consider fun, next time."  (Diego)

Quick pause to show they were wearing matching pants. Awwww.

"I guess we should go take down the targets?"  (Halle)
"No. The facility guys will take care of all that.  Are you ready to go?"  (Diego)
"More than you know."  (Halle)

Diego and Halle hop on his bike.  This is her third time riding.
"Are you okay back there?"  (Diego)
"Yes."  (Halle, muffled)
"Hold on."  (Diego)


 

Halle is sporting the entire outfit from my Katniss doll.  Her helmet is from the 50th Anniversary Nascar Barbie.  Diego's bow and arrow set is from the Legolas doll.  

The Katniss bow and arrow set is on the left.  The Legolas set is on the right.  I've had my Legolas doll for more than eight years.  I deboxed him a long time ago.  All of his accessories were still in his box.  Would you believe I never paid any attention to the bow and arrow until a few weeks ago?  I was going to use the Legolas outfit for a Halloween costume.  That's when I noticed the bow and arrow.  Too funny.  And to think I went a little crazy when I saw Katniss had a bow and arrow. 

Disclaimer:  I have never done any archery.  All of Diego's instructions were from him not me.   




28 comments:

  1. Glad to see Diego and Halle! I never was much of an archer myself, but it is pretty fun.

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    1. Verona - I never took an interest in archery, but I love playing darts, so I might enjoy it.

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  2. Cute, Halle took one for the team cause I sure as heck wouldn't have made it for 45 minutes.

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    1. Mustiwait - Most of us have been there. Doing something we REALLY don't want to do. I was impressed that our glamour girl took it there.

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  3. Great story Vanessa! I assumed that you had taken lessons by how well written the story was. Lol! I so want the Katniss doll. I am trying to way fir her to go on clearance.

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    1. Georgia Girl - Apparently Diego has been doing archery for some time. He sounded like he knew what he was talking about. I need to get my Katniss doll into some stories. She's very pretty.

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  4. So often I am jealous of your doll's lives. They be chillin' and kickin' and generally living life. I am pleased that these two are stil together. Halle is making an effort!

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    1. Muff - I get jealous of them, too. They are so carefree and adventurous. I wonder what Halle will require of him in return?

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  5. This is an amazing post. It is very creative and realistic. One of my princesses should come for an archery lesson. It is quite a Royal sport I think.

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    1. Duke of Swann - I think you are right. Archery seems quite the royal sport. Your princesses are welcome to come over and partake.

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  6. Good to see Halle trying to make it work with Diego. It will be interesting to see how he copes with doing something she considers fun.

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    1. Carrickters - I'm sure Halle will come up with something wonderful in return. At least wonderful for her.

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  7. Diego is a very good and patient instructor.

    I immediately thought Halle's fashion was borrowed from Katniss. She wears it better than her archery skills are currently. Hopefully, if she is interested, she will get better.

    Is archery something that interests you?

    dbg

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    1. DBG - Halle never did get the hang of it. I doubt that she will return, but who knows. Archery was never something I was interested in. Finally something I have no interest in!

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  8. I remember the bow string cutting into my fingers and stinging my wrist when I did archery in high school so I was never keen to learn but it is commendable of Halle to make the effort.

    Where are you hiding Legolas? Does he look like Orlando Bloom?

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    1. limbe dolls - Wow! Good thing Halle didn't talk to you before going. She probably would have said no.

      Legolas is still here, but I cut his hair long time ago and he needs a new do.

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  9. I'm glad that Halle gave it a try even though it wasn't her thing. That kind of compromise is wonderful!

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    1. Alura - This is definitely a sign that she is really into Diego.

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  10. Hello from Spain: how original you are. Archery! I like Halle wearing clothes. The bike is gorgeous. The pants are very beautiful and fashion. Regarding your last comment, I love this time because the stores are full of toys and novelties ... Keep in touch

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    1. Marta - Thanks! Take a look at my latest post. I keep buying and justifying it because it's Christmas.

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  11. Darn. Don't know what I hit. Meant to write that I was glad to see Halle and Diego together. Love the his'n hers bow sets, too.

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    1. D7ana - These two are really settling into their relationship.

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  12. Mmmm mmm MMMM! I am feelin' Diego! He finally grew on me. Love them on the bike!

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    1. Kenya - You are too much! Halle was trying to hold out and wait for you, but she said she couldn't hold out any longer.

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  13. I really like it ! Very nice story !

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  14. I didn't know a bow and arrow date could be sooooo romantic!!

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    1. Rossetti - LOL. How can it not be romantic with Diego there?!

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