Welcome to Donato Milesi, and to the overseas readers and contributors **Updated with Website info in comments**
It's quite interesting how far a little niche archery style of shooting and tackle like the Hill style can be transported overseas through dedicated students and allowed to flourish through the committed work of ardent followers. Jean-Marie Coche studied under John Schulz, and carried the Hill style torch to France where the flame spread to various areas of Europe.
One of those ardent followers of the Hill style through Coche is Donato Milesi. I've mentioned him before, and thanks to the efforts of an American follower of my Blog, Donato was visited and told about the Blog. Donato has now commented on a few posts and will be contributing in the future as he feels the desire. I'm pretty sure that this will open up some dialogue about the Hill style and in so, there will be some learning about the Hill style and it's nuances from all sides.
In the current times, reading the various world-wide languages is much easier due to the translating intelligence of our internet. When you see someone post in any language other than English, just highlight the text, right-click your mouse and Google or another version will bring up a translate option. You can then translate the entire text into your native language. I'm sure this has been happening as there are readers from nineteen countries checking in. This is just a simple how-to and also extending a welcome to Donato and hoping for continued experiences to be shared as the Hill style traveled eastward.
I can only imagine how much his knowledge will add to these discussions. Very glad to hear that he will be participatIng.
ReplyDeleteI've used the translation feature to view Donato's website, and I'm able to get a fairly decent understanding of the different bow options/models he offers, but it's not always a perfect translation and you have to sort of fill in the blanks within the context of the writing. Does anyone know of the best way to contact Donato to discuss a possible bow build? I'm interested in possibly placing an order some day.
ReplyDeleteOn his website laviadimezzo dot org there is an email address : laviadimezzo at gmail dot com. I guess that an email is better than a phone call as both of you can use AI to translate.
DeleteNate, I am from the other side of the pond. If you ever want to organize a video or phone call with Donato (Google Meet, WhatsApp or whatever) I can act as an interpreter. I don't know Donato but we speak the same language.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/t3qALqduwWI Hi,
ReplyDeleteWe've prepared an English version of the old video where Donato explains the philosophy of the American semi-longbow.
An updated version of the laviadimezzo.org website will be coming soon, with new content and stories told by Donato about Jean-Marie Coche, Schulz, and Hill.
Thanks so much, this is a big help and contribution
DeleteGrazie mille Nate per tutto, Antonio e Giovanni Ferrari, un cognome una Garanzia,sono i miei vecchi amici di cammino e d'Arco , loro sono i creatori del sito e lo curano, purtroppo di recente ce lo hanno hakerato e quasi rovinato,ma loro si sono accorti giusto in tempo per salvarlo, e quindi anche di riammodernarlo, non sono molto moderno con il Computer e la tecnologio,sono un poco Orso,ma quando potrò parteciperò ben volentieri alle belle chiaccherate e discussioni,buona girnata a tutti un abbraccio
ReplyDeleteBuongiorno. Abbiamo pubblicato il nuovo sito, con molte pagine di approfondimento, su legni, frecce, costruzione e Costruttori. È presente anche un traduttore automatico, che purtroppo fa qualche errore, ma può aiutare chi non parla italiano a capire meglio il contenuto.
ReplyDeleteGood morning. We’ve published the new website, with many in-depth pages about woods, arrows, construction, and Bowyers. There’s also an automatic translator which, unfortunately, makes a few mistakes, but it can still help those who don’t speak Italian better understand the content.
https://laviadimezzo.org/arcieria/
https://laviadimezzo.org/arcieria/la-costruzione/
https://laviadimezzo.org/arcieria/legni-utilizzati/
Good morning. We’ve published the new website, with many in-depth pages about woods, arrows, construction, and Bowyers. There’s also an automatic translator which, unfortunately, makes a few mistakes, but it can still help those who don’t speak Italian better understand the content.
ReplyDeletehttps://laviadimezzo.org/
Thank you so much for this! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi Nate,
Deletewe’ve just published a post on our website dedicated to your blog Sunset Hill Longbows and Leather.
https://laviadimezzo.org/nate-steen-john-schulz-e-leredita-dellamerican-semi-longbow/
It was a real pleasure to write it — discovering your work, even from thousands of kilometers away, has been inspiring for us traditional archers here in Italy.
Your dedication to the Howard Hill style, your experience with John Schulz, and the depth of your articles are a true treasure for anyone who loves this craft.
If you have a moment, we would be honored if you could take a look at the post.
Should you find any inaccuracies or details we misunderstood, please feel free to let us know by email — we will be happy to correct them immediately.
Thank you for everything you share with the community.
A warm greeting from Italy!
— Dony & La Via di Mezzo – Arcieri Natura
Thank you for all your contributions to the fine sport of Archery and especially the Hill style as passed down through Schulz and Coche.
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