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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Shawn Leonard on January 01, 2010, 08:43:00 AM
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Here it is folks, the official thread to kick off one of the best traditional bow hunts you could ever attend. Before I go any further I am sorry I did not post at midnight like always but those of you who know me, know that I party a bit hard sometimes and well last night, you know!! The dates this year are Feb. 20th and 21st.!! A little bit of background for those who have never heard of this hunt or attended. About 6 years ago,I decided to hold a traditional bunny hunt. I posted on here(Trad-Gang) that I would hold a bunny hunt the 3rd. weekend in Feb and anyone and everyone was welcome to attend. My Mom and dad agreed to let me hold the hunt from there house. That first year 19 people attended the one day hunt. I had asked everyone who attended to bring something we could use as prizes to give away in a little fun shoot befoe the hunt started. Well to make a long story short folks bought some awful nice stuff, too nice to just give away for breaking a balloon or beating the arrow munching steel so we decided to hold a raffle. My mom thought we should donate the proceeds to the St. Judes Childrens Fund so that is what we did. The first year we raised $350 dollars!! Now fast forward to last year, we had close to a hundred people attend and raised over $5000 dollars for the kids of St. Judes! My mom passed after our second hunt and in her honor and memory we named the hunt after her!! There will be a lot of info forth coming and I want to let everyone know that you are more than welcome to attend. Last year we had people from 11 states come!! There is only a couple rules you must follow so ya can attend. You must bring a prize for the raffle(Traditional or hunting related),you must shoot at the arrow munching steel, no broadheads, and ya must wear something of bright color(pink,chartreuse,orange,etc.)Lets make this the biggest and best ever!!! Last year in 2 days of hunting we killed 19 rabbits and over 400 shots were taken!! As I said lots more info to come but lets get this thing started!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Count Me In Shawn! I wouldn't miss this for the world. :jumper:
... mike ...
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If Mikes going I'm going, he is worth the trip!
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper: Don't miss this one, it's a blast and great people all around!!
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you know im there!!! i cant wait.. im planin on stayin the night this year!! ive never been there for the 2nd day, so im pumped!!
gaff ohhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
BUNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!
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Would love to see ya come back Doug C. Bring that green bow with ya!!
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Count me in! :jumper:
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I guess I'll try it one more time....... :bigsmyl:
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
David
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Yeah baby...I'll be there..Both days..Man I love this hunt..
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I wouldnt miss it! Already thinking up things for the raffle....
OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We are gonna have the dinner on Saturday done by Geurtzes Bar-b-que. We will still need food and drinks though but more of a lunch type deal. David PM me and we can talk, hopefully you will do the food sign-up again. I will post more on cost of dinner and also info on a local motel that offers us a discounted rate on rooms. Also my house is open to anyone who wants to sleep here for the hunt. We also will be holding the hunt from a differnt locale this year due to the amount of people expected to attend. Don't worry it is only 300 yards away, right across from "The Rabbit Valley"!! We are also holding the kids hunt once again which will start exactly at 10am. Saturday morning!! Be back with more!! I can't wait to see all you guys and gals!! Our first lady of the hunt should respond soon!! "Mo" where are ya!! One last thing, dress to hunt some hellacious stuff, if ya don't come out bleeding, ya did'nt do your job!! As one guy said last year," I mind as well stay at home and cut myself with razor blades"!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Cant wait man.Shawn, let me know of anything you need help with .
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Will do Izzy, ya coming tomorrow? I will need help the day efore the hunt on friday! Tables and chairs to set up and targets and such!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I thought the warmup was Sunday? If its Sunday Ill be there for sure I got the time off approved today.
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Anyone want to do a bow list again? If so, I can start as people chime in...
Shawn, I will be there Friday prehunt, no problem.
Im hoping to see you guys Sunday.
OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Can't wait this hunt is gonna be goood!.
oooooohhhhhhhh yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!
bun bun in my tum tum!
Is the warm up still on?
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BUUUNNNNYYYYYYY!!!!!
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
I'm so looking forward to this. The most fun that can be had with bow in hand for sure and the best group of people you'd ever meet. Thank you shawn and family once again for offering up your hospitality. I'll be there for sure. Skippy
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Oops it is Sunday!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
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Wow I thought we would have a lot more hits!! Must be everyone is hungover! Now all we need is to make sure we have snow!! You all know what that means! You better start dancing buddy!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'll probly be able to take care of the snow..... ;)
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Nothing too crazy Chuck.........it's already snowing here and our real storm doesn't begin till tomorrow.....
David
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I can tsate the BBQ bunny already and dang is it good.
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This year I'm not gonna bring the whole archery shop with me. Just enough stuff to get by... :rolleyes: ... Someone once told me that "less is more". Think it was my wife.
Organizing this hunt from a new location is a good idea. Lots of parking room and we won't have to dodge aircraft! I also like the idea of having Saturday Dinner provided by an outside company. All this gives Shawn and his family a break from having their house trashed and septic system overloaded... :eek: ... Good Thinking Shawn!
* This hunt has become a special part of my life. Yes it has. I'll be on an extended weekend during this shin-dig. It's the only time (other than The Muzzy Shoot) that I'll see and be with most of these great people. Not to forget the $$$ we put together for St. Jude in honor and memory of Shawns mom.
... mike ... :wavey: ...
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haven't missed one yet, don't plan on missin' this years either :jumper:
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Where abouts is this gathering? Might be a couple of Canadians that can attend.
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Just south of Albany, NY.Id do the drive if it was me.This hunt is legendary.
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This will be a first for me,looking foward to it.Please let me know what I can bring.glen
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Looking forward to the BUnny HUnt !!!
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Swampbuck where are you ???? What do ya say we get Sunny out chase some bunnies ?
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Me and Joe for sure, maybe Becky if she is off from collage. Somebody hogtie Chuck so we don't have 10' of snow :readit: Already been shooting at cardboard Bunnies with the Bob A Lee :thumbsup: Checking my expendable arrow inventory so I won't have too look hard for the misses :archer: I can't wait to see everyone again, a year is a long time.
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yeah man count me in!!!!! look forward to seeing old friends!!!!!!!
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Guys just mapquest Creble Rd. Selkirk NY 12158 I will post the exact address at a later date!! Swampbuck(Tom),Bob and Larry a year is too long, although I see Larry at the Muzzy, it is still too long. We would love to have some Canadiens!! Stoneknife, Ken see ya soon!! Everyone remember to bring your raffle items and also some tiny stuff for our prize table. Break a balloon thru the steel bunny win a prize, hit a wooden disk scooting across the ground win a prize!! This is just getting going so keep checking in dailey for food and drink sign up and also prices for dinner and Motel room prices and location. These people are giving us great deal this year as in the past. I am thinking we charge $5 extra for each dinner and donate that to the kids as well!! If ya have a beagle they are welcome to attend. As always extra targets are welcome too!! More and more to come!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Hoping to make it for Saturday at least. I have a 7yr old girl who may be interested. She isn't much threat to the bunnies but likes to shoot. Is she too young for this shindig.
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Shawn save me a spot at the hotel Leonard !
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Razorback they are never too young to come and if she gets tired my wife and girls take good care of all the youngsters, dvds, games. They will even come and pick them up with the atv if they get pooped out while hunting with us!! Bob right next to Tom and Sonny as always!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm definitly in!!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHH
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I'll have a one month old baby at home, so will likely miss this year. I'll try to call in as many favors as I can to make it a day though!!
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Jeremy, hell just bring the kid we even have baby sitting service this year, no kidding!! We want ya here bud!! Big Ed, can't wait to see ya again. I have an idea where to put ya on a few pushes. I also have a nice 68 Grizzly for the table. This reminds me, any vendor or anyone at all who would like to donate something for our raffle please PM me!! I am not to proud to beg for the kids!! Thanks in advance I already have several who cannot attend but have donated some nice things!! I will be naming names and thanking these great folks as this thread moves along!! That deserves a big->>>----> OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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At least a day Jeremy.......Food list will be up and running sometime late next week.......
David
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Shawn,Good luck to you and the bunny hunt this year.For all of you who are new to this.Shawn and his staff work very hard each year to put this together.Thanks to people like them.May this be your best year yet.
Mike
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I should be able to make it this year. Looking forward to seeing some old friends again...
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Spoke to Harry the Compound Guy the other day and the first thing we spoke about was when was the Bunny Hunt... :bigsmyl:
Glad to see the new year come quickly..
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Bunnies beware. Jaime will be diving in!
Shawn, If I get the promotion I'm hoping for I'll take off Friday to help set up. Or Monday to help clean up.
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If anyone coming has a Big Jim Buffalo Bow and can bring it I would love to shoot one. I am thinking about ordering one but want to shoot first.
Thanks
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Shaun,
I cant wait! What is the age group for the kids hunt? Ill be there with Bob and Tom.
Pete
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Dang, wish I could make it guys, one of the best hunts I've been on. Problem is I'm going to be almost 5000 miles away to the west ;) Gotta take my sweet little wife and do a little Island hopping... I know you guys and gals will have a ball, think about us suffering away in all that beach snow... ;)
Shawn, give Cindy a hug for me and tell her she's still one of the most patient women I've had the pleasure to meet. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Doug
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Us boys from PA are in for sure!
We had a blast last year!
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Shaun,
I look forward to the bunny hunt and seeing you guys again. I know there will be 6 or 7 of us coming from our group.
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OK guys, if you are comming and bringing some bows, list em up. I will compile a list like I did last year and get a total count. This way, people will know if a bow they are itching to fondle is gonna be there...
Im bringing my Harold Couch TD LB, A Griffin LB, a Pearson, AMF Wing, and Shakespeare curves.
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy New Year to all... hope to see you at the hunt! Be safe and stay well...
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Jamie,
I will have my Morrison Shawnee recurve, and may bring a couple of selfbows along as well......
David
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Peter, if they can keep up, they can come with us!! We will again have a seperate raffle for the kids!! Curt,Cindy and I will try and seperate the stuff for the kids as we raffle it off! Looking great guys, lets get everyoe who is coming to post so I can get a count. I am gonna need a count by the last week in Jan. for the Bar-B-Q lady! Donations are coming in and I am gonna start posting peoples names and busnisses. Please remember to support these folks when you are looking for some new trad gear, whether it is a new string, some points, or arrows, we owe it to these great folks!! If they don't have a business a nice Thankyou would be great as well!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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If I can make the saturday hunt, count me in on friday, too, so I can help everyone setup targets and tables and such...
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I'll have a couple Widows PSAX,PSAV,a Leon Stewart Longbow for now.
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Black Widow-2
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-1
Pearson-1
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-2 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Seflbows-2-3
I will update this as I get the info guys.
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I am way jealous!!! Sounds like a screaming good time. Not too many bunnies here in NW Colorado lately. Have fun all!!!
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Hey Jamie! Happy New Year!
Think I'm gonna bring ONE BOW with me this year. Almost too easy... :rolleyes: ... Have a cool RER Vortex longbow with a recurve grip. Got it in trade right here on Trad Gang. She's 56", 53# @ 28" that's 47# at my 26" draw. Quiet as a mouse and loves 2016's with 175gr Ace Hex Heads up front.
Now... I know some guys and gals would like to try out some bows before making a purchase. I'll list what I have below. Ask me to bring one to the hunt and I will... For a fellow Trad Ganger to try out that is. :)
64" Kohannah Flatbow 51# @ 27"
60" Black Widow TFV 51# @ 26"
60" Black Widow TFV 48# @ 26"
60" Mojostik Recurve 50# @ 28"
60" Hummingbird Longbow 50# @ 27"
58" Spirit Recurve 53# @ 27"
58" Super Shrew Gold 55# @ 28"
58" Kohannah Recurve 54# @ 28"
58" '67 Grizzly 50# @ 28"
* Say Again... Ask me and I will bring the one you would like to shoot along. Understand, NOT to destroy in the thorn brush :eek: but to try out in the meeting area.
... mike ... :archer: ...
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I have two RERs an Arroyo and an XR both sweet bows. I also have 3 bears and a Pearson Hunter. I used to have a ton more but I only shoot the RERs now so I do no need any others. Jamie, Thanks for the list!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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A couple Bear Grizzly's and Bob Lee 54" 46@ 28" hunter
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will bring 2 Shrews with me.
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Hoyt Gamemaster, 04 riser 06 limbs..
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Jamie,I'll be bringing a Widow PSA and PMA and Tyler will have his Mike Rash Legends bow.
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Black Widow-4
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-1
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-3 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-1
Bear-3
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Seflbows-2-3
17 Bowyers, 27 bows, and thats just the beginning.
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Im just bringing one bow, my lucky kodiak mag.
Pete
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I'l be bringing my Mikuta longbow to beat the bushes with, and probly bring along my '67 K-Mag and my '67 Grizzly for "shooters"
(BTW Shawn, My moccasins,My pipe,and a bottle of "fire water" are standing by.....) ;)
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Umm, I havent read every page yet, but are the dates the 20th and 21st of feb? the 21st and 22nd are a sunday and monday. I didnt want to sound stupid if i missed the correction :knothead:
pete
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Hi all, I'm fairly new to the area and very new to the sport and would very much like to participate in this event. Beside the basic rules on the first post is there anything I need to know before coming up.
Michael
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We'll be there!
Chanteyman, other than the general rules just be ready to have a great weekend!!!!!
Larry
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-1
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-3
Bear-7
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-1
Seflbows-2-3
20 Bowyers, 40 bows, and thats just the beginning.
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PA Boys:
Boblees - 2
RER Arroyo - 1
Mahaska Recurve - 1
Black Widow Recurve - 1
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Hey Mikey how about bringing that 48 lb Black Widow TF, I have always wanted to shoot one of those.......... :pray:
David
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* Jamie... Add a Black Widow, 48# @ 26" for Jeff and David to try out.
Gotta Love It :D
... mike ...
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Count me in then. I gotta Bear Grizzly.
Michael
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Yup, 20th and 21st. I corrected my original post. Thanks Peter! Ok I am starting to get some donations and I want to Thank these folks, with the way times are everything we get is greatly appreciatted!! StanM of Red Feather Archery has donated some of his talon heads and Josh Sowerby(Oliverstacey TG name)has donated 6 custom strings for some lucky winners, also Kye Koeler is donating some of his footed arrows, they are gorgeous. All these folks can be found on our sponsor links so go and check them out and give these guys some of your business or just give them a big Thankyou for all they do to help promote our sport!! There are others as well and I will get to them all, but for now I have to go beg some more folks for donations. Things are coming together and I cannot wait to hunt with ya all very soon!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Im totally getting excited!
pete
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Chanteyman(Michael)one other thing ya really need is t be protected!! Brushpants with a tough cordura facing are a must and leather gloves really help and a tough top layer, evenif it is cold do not drs real warm as you will work up a sweat and get even colder. Guys who have been doing this for the last 6 years know and if ya check out some old threads you will see the bloody battered bodies and that right there deserves a big->>>-----> OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-1
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-3
Bear-7
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-1
Dryad-1
Seflbows-2-3
21 Bowyers, 41 bows, and thats just the beginning.
This might be a record year for # of bows! Already up to 40...thats pretty cool.
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Do you need an out of state license?
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I'll be there,maybe both days this year. Not sure if my grandson will be coming this year (he's in love).
Bow-Dryad Orion w/ 49# recurve limbs and 51# longbow limbs.
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Chuck? That you? :saywhat:
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Originally posted by lpcjon2:
Do you need an out of state license?
Yes you need a NYS small game license. You can get one at any walmart, or online through NYSDEC website.
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Can't wait Shawn! Tyler, Jennifer, and I will be there again this year.
Ishi, I'll be bringing a Monte Dunaway, a 3 Piece Takedown TimberHawk, a Takedown TimberHawk Longbow, and a 1 Piece Longbow.
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I'll be bringing a couple of centaurs
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Centaurs? I'm shocked Larry!!!!!! :goldtooth:
Looking forward to seeing you again.....
David
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-1
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-3
Bear-7
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-1
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-2
DAS-1
Seflbows-2-3
25 Bowyers, 47 bows, and thats just the beginning
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Jamie, there could be a few Tomahawks coming, but I'm bringing TimberHawks!
Looks like a great line up of bows already.
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Sorry Terry fixed it. Thats what 2-3 hours of sleep a night for a week will do to ya...Lol. Atleast the boy is healthy now...
Guess I have to dive on a bunny or something now... :D
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Lee very nice, hope to shoot some more of these bows and maybe sit a push or two. The years I have sat or was a watcher I have killed some bunnies. I will be asking for a count towards the end of next week to see where we are. Mo and Fran where are ya!! Fran killed our first bunny ever on our very first hunt! OOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm in again this year Shawan too bad about today, good thing though as its still snowing here. Soon enough and we'll be back out plowing. Is the food list out yet? I'm bringing my DAS Jamie.
Pete
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Jamie, Im bringing a Griffin for sure and a standard and extreme Zipper with LB and curve limbs.
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Peter I will have the food list out next weekend or so, we need an estimate as to the number of people coming first......
David
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-3
Bear-7
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-1
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-2
DAS-1
Zipper-1
Seflbows-2-3
26 Bowyers, 49 bows, and thats just the beginning
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I'll be ther for sure , bringing a whisperstik recurve , saluki longbow , great northern , and a grizz . I may have a ambush recurve as well . Looking forward to this hunt and seeing some friends :wavey:
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Dang it does't take to longt o fill up 7 page's LOL
I'll be there ofcourse, Sonny too and I'll have my centuar and a hummingbird along
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im in for sure bunny up :clapper:
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It looks like I 'm only going to be able to make Sunday. I may get there for the saturday evening festivities, we'll see...
Bummer too. I haven't missed a day for as long as Shawn and his family have been putting this hunt on.
Jamie.... I'll be bringing a DAS Master for sure. I might be able to dig up a couple Red Green specials I whipped up.
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-1
Bob Lee-3
Bear-9
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Saluki-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
Seflbows-5
35 Bowyers, 59 bows. Thanks for posting em up guys.
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ah ok, ill bring one more bow, my saxon arc angel recurve, cant help it....
pete
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So at the certainty of sounding like a complete newb (which I am), I have a question about points. What I've read is that blunts, hexes and hammers are all appropriate for small game and stumping. Is there a great advantage in any one of these. Any input here would be appreciated.
Michael
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Jamie, In addition to the whisperstik voodoo and hopefully the Big river, I will bring my two antique bows. They will not be shot but maybe someone will know who can fix them.
Bear 1956ish
Custom by Corky Late 50's made in Cali.
They were stored poorly and need some tip work done.
This is gonna be good.
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Either Mike Robin(Bamboo) or Jeremy Should be able to fix them.(right off the top of my head)
Probly a few other basement bowyers coming that would be able to also.
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Hey Michael... I like the Ace Hex Head. It has a cookie cutter tip and does the job on tree rats and bunnies real well. Judos are nice for stumpin' but tend to get hung up on the brush (what they are designed for) when hunting bunnies it the "stuff" that they hide in.
... mike ... :) ...
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chuck
--i'm a garage ninny!!lol!!---see ya there!!!
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Mike any of the heads you mentioned will be fine,judos work BUT tend to get caught up in the thick stuff which there is just a little of :biglaugh: Field points work pretty good only thing ya can't use is BH's for safty reasons
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All the points mentioned will work. Actually, any field point can be turned into a bunny buster with the addition of a small washer behind it.
I prefer the regular blunts, as they are cheap, go through the brush with less hang ups, and hit pretty hard.
In past years, people have come up with some down right wicked heads with stuff from the local hardware store and blunts or field points.
They all are fun to fling at em.
OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey! is there going to be a special guest this year? I'll chip in again if there is, maybe that southern gal again, what the heck was her name :confused:
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I believe that would be "Miss Kathryn" Jim..... :notworthy:
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We need to chip in to help with the expenses too...
I havent heard about a special guest yet...hmm.
Cant wait,Im already in bunny killing mode.
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:jumper: :jumper: :jumper: I can't wait
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Can I Be The Special Guest? ;) Please!
So I don't have to shoot at the steel target cause I only have 300 arrows left at home. :rolleyes:
Almost be an important somebody and not get stuck dragin' EVERYONES bunnies all over Selkirk! :p
Maybe get to use the Porta-Potty without somebody pushin' it over ... :eek: ... Again!
Most of all, for Shawn not to mistake me for one of the kids and allow me to drink something stronger than hot chocolate! :D
... mike ... :archer: ...
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:wavey:
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There will be one, but no need for money this time. He gets there all by himself, every year. This one is taking extra work to accomadate extra people but maybe not right now we have about 60 that I have heard from, last year 96. Looking good, warm Sunday at 1pm.my house!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'll most likely bring a G-L Mantis,Kabekona and a JLMBH 09'Deiters BBO that I won Last year.
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That old green moldy lookin' thing Ron?
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Hey..... that old green moldy looking thing is a Deters BBO :campfire:
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Ron says it flings arras too.
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Why not just leave the 38 casings full and put them on the right way. :scared: Probably wouldn't have to chase so many bunnies into the bushes. :bigsmyl:
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Both Guru and I will sit that push out, if there is lead flying.LOL
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-2
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Saluki-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Seflbows-6
37 Bowyers, 64 bows.
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Jaime,
I'll tie a string around one leg and my head and all it a self bow. :knothead:
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ishiwannabe
I will be bringing my new Hoyt and my old Bear. You can add those 2 to the bow count. Hope to see you on Sun at the warm up!
- Matt
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Here is one of the decals I will be sending out to NY. Thanks Shawn for all you do for the kids.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/steadman_2006/JLMBHOutlineDetailedwinkfix.jpg)
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Very cool design!!
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thats a cool decal!!how many will be available??
gaff
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Curt- that decal reminds me of standing next to you and your son on that big push last year on Sunday. Can't wait until this year hope to see you Sunday!
-Matt
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I would like one of those decals. If they will be available for sale, let me know otherwise I;ll just have to win it!!!!
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That would make a great T shirt...I think Shawn is gonna love that..
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Pretty much any of the special guest's attend every yr if only in our minds and their's
Awesome decal
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I know for a fact that there are a lot of "special" guests that show up at this hunt! : )
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Wow! That decal is so cool! Looks like "me" on the left. :rolleyes:
... mike ...
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Yup, Ryan is donating some nice stuff for sure. Remeber guys, you can ask aroun for more donations, your local archery dealer, neighbors whoever!! I will post motel and room rates early next week with a number for all who need a room. Also I will be doing a roll call starting Thursday, please don't post that you are coming until I start the roll call, that makes it easier for me to count. Once I have a number David will post the food and drink list. It is coming together nicely!! Anyone who wants to donate please PM me, we would love to raise more than last year for the kids!! Going out with a bud tomorrow for a quick hunt after work. Hope to have a good story for here tomorrow night!! OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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How much snow do you have in the selkirk area right now? If we were hunting by my house we'd never see any bunnys, the darn snow is DEEP here we'd loose small children in it!
Pete
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Peter only a couple inches, but we had about 40"s one year at the hunt and we killed 16. Snow is really important and we cannot really have to much. Chuck best get his dancing shoes on!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Was that.....I think.....It was!!!!! Wasn't it???.....
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Shawn just gave me the "GREEN LIGHT"!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
I'M DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'M DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I got HAPPY FEET!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! My Bunny Brothers, I'M DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Guys, Back from Florida and ready to pound some brush!
Hope to be there Sunday and Cade and I will be there for the hunt FOR SURE!!!!!
Got plenty o'pork to bring for the hunt.....gonna work on a big dish of the "pulled" stuff.....
Shawn I'll give ya a call this week bud...
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Shawn,
I was there, in fact it was my first time at the bunny hunt, I came with Bob, Tom, Sonny and Brent. I remember how Brent went fishing in a hole and caught a bunny with a bow! I remember the single file line of hunters, and dragging little joe through the drifts because he just couldnt get through. What memories! OOOOOOHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEAAAHHHHH!! I cant wait!
Pete
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OK, now were talking!! We have snow coming Thanks to Chuck and we have Curt and Cade and aton of bows, now we just need to get our stuf together and kill some bunnies!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shanw
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You mean you don't have these bunnies in a pen? I thought this was a canned bunny hunt? I better go start practicing. I'll get some practice in Sunday!
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Cyclic.....you got to kill one before you can it bud..lol...... good luck fellows!!!
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I thought this was a canned bunny hunt?
After you see Brier back mountain, you will come to the realization that they are earned with one drop of blood at a time :scared:
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It's a great time, I be headed over with some off the crew from last year!!
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This hunt really is about the kids! The ones at St. Jude and the ones that show up! Thanks Shawn for providing a great opportunity for our kids!
My daughter!
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/TJReceveur/JenniferBunnyHunting.jpg)
The whole kid crew from last year! Notice the big one in the center!
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/TJReceveur/ShawnKids-2.jpg)
Izzy and Noah showing that a smile says it all!
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/TJReceveur/IzzyNoahRabbit.jpg)
Yep! Girls are welcome!
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/TJReceveur/JenwithRabbit.jpg)
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You couldn't buy those smiles..Priceless..
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Its time for a warm up...
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Yup, warm up Sunday at 1pm. I hunted tonight with Meat!! Big dude from last years hunt. Him and I have become very good buds, he dragged out 4 of my deer this year as well!! I put him in for a give-away from Danny Rowan and he won. I was shocked when the bow arrived from Danny. It was a Dale Dye one piece with medicine wood limbs,osage and purpleheart riser with pierce points no less. He about fell over when I gave it to him. Well we hit the woods at 3:45 today and there was tons of sign but we only saw 8 rabbits in the hour we hunted. One shot and one miss but we had an awesome time and now the over thousand dollar bow has been broke in and has a few marks from the wild rose just as it should be!! Things are coming together and I am starting to recieve some donations as well. Tomorrow I am gonna start the roll call, so be ready to post. You will not want to miss this one as there are gonna be some huge surprises!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Man thats who got that bow? Thats awesome. I hunted along side of him a lot last year, and couldnt happen to a more hardcore bunny hunter.
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Man, Terry that pic is my favorite.I have several blown up and haning around the house.The first time I brougt him to Shawns he was 5 and I had to lug him on my back the snow was so deep.I was amazed at how so many strangers there treated him as if he was their own and thats what really got me hooked on this lifestyle.
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Jamie, he about passed out when I gave it him!! He shoots it real well too!! Add it to the list! I have to admit the kids are what really make the hunt for me anymore. When Cindy and I watched the video that was the first thing we commented on, how great it was watching them all lined up waiting for a buuny to bust out and the smiles on all their faces! Hope we can get them a kill on their hunt, which starts 10am. saturday morning!! Here is a big one for the kids!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Ill be at the warm up for sure.Been stuck in a class all week and cant wait to get out with bow in hand.
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OOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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I hear ya, It'll be nice not only to meet what sounds to be top notch people but to also hold a bow in my hands once again in the out of doors.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh!
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-2
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Saluki-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Seflbows-6
38 Bowyers, 65 bows.
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hey shaun, is "meat" gonna be there for the warmup on sunday?? i remember last year he was shootin that old bear recurve. he took to it like a fish to water!!!
he was a good guy as well!!
gaff
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This is what we are looking for! I snapped this photo as the bunny ran past at warp speed on the kids hunt! They were all great kids and not a one even thought about shooting when the rabbit was close to people!
(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/TJReceveur/KidsHuntBunnyinAction.jpg)
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That's pretty cool Terry, can't say I'm suprised on how the kids reacted though......you summed it up with "They were all great kids....."
David
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OK folks, I need ya to start posting that you are coming. I will change the title and add that a roll call has been started. I need to know by early next week if you are attendind so I can make arrangements for the bar-be-que!! Also so David can start the food list!! Here we go!!OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Remember to post a kid or spouse anyone, I need a pretty solid number. Last year we had 96, so I need to know within a couple. When we have a number I will post more info and david will get the list going for food and drinks and such. If we have less than 80 I am doing it at the house. Only cause it makes the hunting easier!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Noah and Izzy will most definateley be there.
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I'll be there this year Shawn!!!!! I don't care if every train on the Rail Road falls apart!!!!!
(I'm Bringin' the SNOW!!!!!!!!!!) :bigsmyl:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Im not missing it. I may be bringing a newb, as soon as I know, you will.
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Shawn, I'll only miss it if I'm dead!
Count me in!! (both days)
Charlie
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I'll be there for sure!
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you know i'll be there!!! im bringin a buddy as well, so 2 people...
gaff
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Count me in for both days...Tucker
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I'm a coming........but you knew that.....
David
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Count me in ! :biglaugh:
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Just Sunday for me this year.
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Tyler and I will be there.
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i'll be there
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I'll be there with bells on Shawn! Wouldn't miss this for the world. :jumper: Gonna try to make it up for Friday... Like to give you and the fellas a hand settin' up.
... mike ...
* Oh Boy... The Comfort Inn is gonna fill up fast.
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Shawn, I missed last year but may be able to make it this year w/ my hunting partner,he may have other obligations though so I guess it's still up in the air for me at this point,Steve
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God willing I'll be there!
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I'll be there with my youngest daughter(pretty sure the bunnies will be safe from her, hell they'll probably be safe from me to.) Let me know what I need to bring food wise.
Michael
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Shawn, Both my nephew and I are definitly coming.
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My buddy says he is in. Think I might have hooked my first newbie...thanks for the help Greg.
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Keep them coming guys! Pm your buddies whatever, I would like a count by the end of the weekend!! It is coming fast believe it or not!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I gotta ask, whers the hunt at ??? ( some what a noob here)
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I'm in for sure. Shawn,I would like to come up Fri night if thats ok. Could I trouble you for a spot on the basement floor again this year? Skippy
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Shawn- count me in for the weekend and for this Sunday. Don't forget, let us know what hotel you have made arrangements with. :D
-Matt
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We can sleep 30 guys or so at the house. I will post motel and phone number next week as well as cost of bar-b-q as well!! The hunt is in Selkirk NY and I will post the address as soon as I decide where to hold it for sure. I may still do the house, if we get less than 100 guys. Time will tell!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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wouldn't miss it, got to get to makin' up some arrows.
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Just ordered some Reparrows and more blunts :scared: Were ready to let the wood fly
OOOOOHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Baby :readit:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/truckride08.jpg)
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People don't believe me when I tell them Ciccone is standing up in the bed of my truck.... :eek: :rolleyes:
Thank God there are 5 witness in there with him...
:help: :wavey: :jumper:
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Joe he was standing on that cement block you had for weight :biglaugh:
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Shawn ,I will be there .I will keep an eye out for the food and drink list. Glen
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Adam and I are in .
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i'll be there!!!
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Hey what are the odds of wood only making the hunt.
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Billy don't do cold!!! ..... Snow????? :scared:
I'm Dancin'!!!!! I'm Dancin'!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Shawn count the following for Sat. only.
Me
Tyler
Jennifer
Tina (my wife as a maybe).
I can come up Thurs. or Fri. and help with setup. Just let me know what you need.
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Hey Gaff! You have to do something about that hideous avatar! Go Colts!
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terry.... :mad: i used to like you...
i dont now if it'll ever be the same between us :( i dont even know who you are anymore.... lol
gaff haha :knothead:
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Im there! this is just what i needed !
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Hey guys, dont forget to let me know what bows you are bringing so I can update the list. There are a few coming who havent listed em yet...
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My brother and I are definately gonna be there...
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I'm in!!!! :jumper:
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Billy don't do much of anything.... :scared: :saywhat: :rolleyes:
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You gonna be there Joe? Its been a while.
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Joe, sure hope ya make it bud!! We miss ya!! Keep posting guys! I am gonna get a count by the end of next week. Motel will be listed early next week, with a phone number and special rates will apply. I believe we may charge $20 a person for the bar-b-que with $10 from every order going to the kids, let me know if that is good or a bit too much as we could go $15. I am starting to get raffle stuff sen to the house as well. Remember don't be too proud to beg!! Looking good for the warm-up Sunday at 1. I am gonna bring the thread back ttt tonight!! Talked to Curt and he is coming with Glenbo so it should be good!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Wow Skipper! You can count all the way to FIVE! :p
... mike ... aka "Waysiah"
* By the way... $20 is fine with me. :)
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Shawn I'm in, see you on Sunday
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Shawn, I will be there on Saturday and maybe Sunday. Still trying to get the OK for Sunday. I know there is about 7 or 8 others from my group that are coming. I will make sure they post to let you know.
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$20.00 will work,don't want to cheap out when it's for those kids :thumbsup:
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That price works for me too..
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As long as your cost are covered and any extra goes to the kids $20-$10 sounds good to me. I am planning on coming with my daughter for Saturday only. What time do the festivities start saturday morning. I want to get as much of it as possible in one day.
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Sounds great guys!! Should be a blast!! Keep replies coming!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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$20 is fine with me...it's for the kids and besides,I love BBQs.
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I agree, $20 is a small price to pay to alleviate some of the work and stress on the ladies, and the extra going to the kids is a BONUS.
Razorback, I typically try to be there by 8, and Im always greeted by a bunch of guys...
That is followed by a bunch of shooting, the steel bunny, and the kids hunt. Then the hunt begins, and lasts til dark, and we usually try to do dinner and the raffle. I would imagine you may be back on the road by 9:30 or 10:00, if you stayed for all of it.
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I'll be there
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$20.00 is good for me.We should raise a fortune for St.Jude wih that and he raffles.
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$20.00 a person is OK here.
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I'm ok with $20.00 just buy a few less tickets. I don't care because the money is going where I wanted it to go in the first place!
Is everyone still needing to bring food or do you want us just to bring drinks! If you need us to bring food, where do you heat it up or do you prefer cold dishes?
Can't wait!
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Charles I'll be posting a food/drink/target list after we get a solid count on the number of people coming.......it's just easier to have a solid count before I put the list up, less changes that way......
David
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The girls heat the food and we put drinks in coolers so no glass botles. We will post a food list by next Friday at the latest. Looks like around 70 people or so, so far!! Start saving your money for this raffle, it is gonna be huge!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn,
Ill be there for sure,I may bring my son Josh as well, so you may as well count him too. He's 9 1/2 and loves to shoot! Just ask Stone knife and Bob!
Pete
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I'm in for Sunday definitely, hopefully both days.
My beagle Ziggy will be there too. We're both veteran bunny hunters but this will be the first time with a bow. OOOOOHHHHHHHHH YeahHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Here Here
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-2
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Saluki-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Seflbows-6
38 Bowyers, 65 bows.
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Thanks for the info Jamie. Put us down for a grizzly and a Maddog Pup
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You know Greg & I'll be there.
Do ya need the 20.ea. now or when we get there?
Larry
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Looking forward to seeing you guys Larry.......will be here before we know it......
David
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anybody in need of a set of brush pants? I've got a pair of columbia, waist size 32 that are in excellent shape. give me a shout and I can either mail them to you or bring them to the hunt. they will sure help save yer thighs from the biggest friggin' thorns you've ever seen :scared:
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Larry, not until the hunt. I will give her a figure and we can figure it up the day of the hunt!! Cindy and I have spoke and we both feel it would not be the same without the hunt being done at the house. After all that is how my Mo wanted it. We have decided to do it here again. If we get more than last year we will stuff people in the kitchen porch or whereever we have to!! Please remember we will also ask for a donation to the Selkirk Fire Dept. They donate all the table and chairs to us! Do not be discouraged from spending money for raffle tickets, We want to raise as much as possible for the kids and if the bar-b-que is gonna cut into their money we will not do it. Remember this is about the hunt but the kids are equals now!! Looking good!! The address for the hunt is:16 Old School Rd.
Selkirk NY 12158 Punch it into your GPS and get here for the best Traditional Bunny Hunt on earth!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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TTT before bed!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Hunt at the house :scared:
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I'll see you in a few hrs bud...bringing "Glenbo" with me....
You're right...it probably wouldn't be the same if it wasn't at the house. But I can certainly see your point if it gets too big. Either way it'll still be the best trad bunny hunt in the world!!
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Where is Mo and Fran, they are originals!! I will PM them as thye should be here for this one!! Please let everyone know to post they are coming, every member of Trad-Gang is welcome to attend! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Have at it guys.........there's a bunch of hardcore bunnie killers there today.......Bunnies beware! :wavey:
David
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Keep the roll call going, where is Mark Fedrizzi, bjk, Mo, Fran, Ru, Aram and several more!! I am gonna be contacting David Tuesday and getting the food list going so contact people who have come in the past and any newbies and lets get this rolling!! We killed 5 today at a warm up and took over 100 shots now that deserves a big->>>---------> OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Count me in for sure on Saturday, maybe Sunday not sure yet. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Sounds like a great hunt and fund raiser.
Shawn sending a pm.
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Still missing some bows for the list guys. Let me know so I can keep it current. Thanks.
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Release the hounds....Bunny....Bunny comin at ya...
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Lets go guys, slipping a bit here, I know there will be more than 65 bows there.......heck in '07 we had over 100 bows by 49 bowyers.......here's the thread if you're interested........
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=39;t=000289;p=1
Keep them coming......
David
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Great deal for the kids-will be there- just "DON'T SHOOT ME" :pray: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bill, great to see ya are coming!! I figured ya would!! We will try and keep ya safe!! We just had a warm up and had over 100 shots!! I am gonna give a count for the bar-b-que in two days so if you coming please post!! This is a great hunt for a great cause and to come all ya need to do is bring an item for our raffle and be a Trad-Gang member!! Bunnies beware!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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shawn ill be there one bunny and counting
"take you time and pick as spot" kevin
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My little girl was born on the 7th :D I'm still trying to swing getting a free Saturday to make it out. I think her grandma may be coming to stay and help my wife out with the boy and the baby. We'll see.
Oh, and
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYEEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Congrats my friend!! You can bring the wife and kids if ya want!! Cindy wouldn't mind at all!! Really!!! Jeremy a Daddy again, now that deserves a big ->>>----------------> OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Shawn
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Alright Jeremy...congrats to you and your wife bro!!
Hope you can make it!!
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My brother Joe is coming from Rochester, he doesnt believe me when I tell how many bunnies are out there.Hes hunted a few times only and only once with a gun but loves everything outdoors. After Denton Hill last year hes solidly hooked.He has a Checkmate recurve.
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Congrats Jeremy :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Jeremy, congrats on the new addition.
Jamie, I'll be toting my Zona T/D curve again this year.
Skippy
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Congrads Jeremy :thumbsup:
I'll most likely only run Sonny for 1 day,he hurt himself last Sun somehow and I had to leave him home from an afternoon bunny hunt.He's getting better already and I,m not sure exactly what he did he was fin Sat and I had him outside Sun morning than all of a sudden he was in obvius pain maybe thru his back out he's done that before a few yrs ago horsing around with the nieghbor beagle.He'll most likely not run this weekend either which he won't like LOL he was pissed at me last Sun for leaving him and felt well enuff to open the cupboard and get into the garbage which he does when I leave without him/My wife says he's vindictive when I leave him but he's fine when I,m there.
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I'd love to come! Skipmaster has set me up with a 50# Hoyt Gamemaster 2 and I'm shooting pretty well with it. I'd love the chance to come stomp some brush for a good cause!
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Shawn- Looking foward to the Bunny hunt this year. Never have I seen such a hunt. Or heard so many arrows plinking through the thickets. This is truley an awsome event.....and a greater cause could not be found. Wish you and yours the best in 2010.-----Izzy, we're still shooting down at the shop on Thursdays, see ya around blood brother.
Dave Alax Jr. AKA LUNGBUSTER
Need a new avatar!
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Congrats Jeremy, lets set him up with a bow LOL.
ooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
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Dang,Dave its been awhile! Ill see you fellas there this Thursday,if not than next Thursday for sure.
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Shawn, does the hotel you get your rate from allow dogs? I've got a young beagle that I'd be interested in showing him what a rabbit looks like. I wouldn't be hunting myself but my boy would.
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Greg, not sure but ya can stay right here at the house! Save money and have a good time. We put the dogs and their owners down in the basement, nice and warm and good group of folks sleeps down there. OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OK folks I am starting a count and will post all the info I can on how many are coming, motel info and much more!! Trying to get a sponsor to donate a bow and other stuff in the works. The hunt will be at the house again and the address is as follows
16 Old School Rd.
Selkirk NY 12158
Things are coming together, targets are always welcome and David will post a food list on Thursday. I will call ya tomorrow night bud!! This will be a great hunt, but we need some snow, so lets everyone get doing are snow dance!!Hopefully our fearless snow dance leader gets us going! :jumper: :jumper: OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Keep this up folks!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Sounds good Shawn.....at work right now anyway.....OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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I have quite a few items for the raffle stocked up.I will shout out to some businesses over the next 2 weeks to see what I can shake down,,,I mean to see what I can get donated .
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ttt
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OOOHHHHH YEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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I have got a few nice items for the raffle and my girlfriend is knitting a nice wool hat for it as well. I can't wait!
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First off, Congrats to Jeremy and the Misses!
Shawn, I'll be there, Saturday for sure and maybe Sunday. Jordan and his brother Tyler will be coming also.
OOOOOHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
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Joe and me for sure, maybe Becky.
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Hey Mike shouldn't you be in Jersey :archer:
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:wavey:
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Up
OHHHHH Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :coffee:
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Add my cousin Ray to atendees.He's MIA at this time but Im sure he'll wash up before he hunt.
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Saluki-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Seflbows-6
40 Bowyers, 68 bows.
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Oh yeah...Martin X-200
I mean OOOOHHHHHH YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!
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OK, last call!! Post if you are coming. I am giving a count tomorrow and David will post food list as well. Motel info tomorrow as well, giving everything one more day. Looks like around 70 or so but will firm it up tomorrow!! Looking good, I huntedthe school piece today and saw 9, so the kids should be golden!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Wish I coulda brought the mutt but had a meeting at work.Ill see you soon Shawn.
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By the way Jamie, whos bringing the Saluki? I may have to talk them out of it. :readit:
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Shawn, PM sent.
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TTT!! We have to get on Keith about a bow for thew raffle!! He makes some of the best!! No-Sage just cause ya can't make Sat, we still want one of your masterpieces!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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One day closer :campfire: :archer:
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Can't wait. I'll bring some of the deer sticks and bologna again.
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I think it is Drew, Izzy. I might be way off though...
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Food list will be posted later this evening.......
David
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GOOD! I'm starting to get hungry.
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Sonny was running up the stairs yesterday so I'm guessing he will be good to go but I'll take it easy on him another week and maybe just a short run this weekend since I left him home last weekend and that kinda sucked...my neighbor lost Sonny's little buddy to a car so we were out there without our dogs and a not so smart pup...
oooooooooooooohhhhhh yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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I have this Great Idea!....... If ya get a bunny, you carry it yourself. :p Last year I had sooooo much dead weight (fuzzy things) in my game vest I almost didn't make it back to Shawns house. :eek:
It's nice to help some of you fellas out but geezzz! Ya gotta stop taking advantage of me cause I'm only four feet somthin'.
... mike ... :rolleyes: ...
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Mikey, I thought those bunnies on your back were still alive and that they just liked you.Ill tell you what, ifn you kill another Ill carry it in my vest and if I dont wear a vest Ill carry it in my teeth.Or maybe Ill just sneak it in someone elses game vest if my tetth aint up to the task.
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Izzy : The Saluki was a longbow and is headed to the post office in the morning and needs to be removed from the list. I got a sweet double bull dark horse blind in trade. Drew
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Duohhh! Was this Nates old bow?That was a sweetheart
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Here is the food list guys......post what you are bringing from the list, I will update it pretty regularly. It is subject to change at a moments notice.......so you know, the number listed with the item is the number of that particular item that we still need, the number listed by each individual is what that person has agreed to bring. As an example, for sportdrinks, Mikey and Jim are both bringing 2 cases each, 5 cases are still needed.........
Beverages-
4 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)
3 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
3 cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1)
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people--3------>StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips an assortment of 3 big bags---->Izzy(2)
Pickles-3-4 jars----->
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David(4 boxes cereal),
Donuts-2 dozen---->Izzy(2)
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
4 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies)
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones,100 or so.--->Izzy(50)
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
Two large coolers with ice(three bags each)------>
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball, David,
To those that haven't been, that may seem like a lot, but without fail every year Cindy and Shawn reach into their pockets because we run out of food on Sunday........not this year.
David
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David, I'll bring a dish to pass and a case of sport drink.
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Ill get 2 bags of chips,50 or more paper plates and a couple dozen donuts to start.
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David... Put me down for two cases each of soda and sport drink.
... mike ...
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David, I will bring a main dish(a hearty potato and sausage chowder) and a dessert.
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Black Widow-6
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Seflbows-6
39 Bowyers, 67 bows.
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David- I will bring the large garbage bags aluminum foil and gallon ziplock bags. I will check the list later on to see if anything else hasn't been covered.
-Matt
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Thanks Matt.......
David
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Food list is on Page 19.......
David
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Dave, I see you mentioned something about targets. I spoke to Shawn the day of the warm-up and told him that I would bring 12-15 bales of hay for backstops on Sat AM. Just thought I would let you know. I have local farmer who donated them.
-Matt
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Jamie, You can add to the bow list Kohannah Flatbow and a 59Bear Polar.
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Dave, I see you mentioned something about targets. I spoke to Shawn the day of the warm-up and told him that I would bring 12-15 bales of hay for backstops on Sat AM. Just thought I would let you know. I have local farmer who donated them.
That will help keep the plywood from eating my tips :bigsmyl: Gotta love farmers :thumbsup:
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I'll bring the bowls, styrafoam cups and a dessert.
Michael
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dave--i'll bring the hot dogs and rolls
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David,
Put me in for a dish of genuine,bow killed Florida pulled pork :thumbsup:
I'll also make some cookies
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i'll pick up the lunch meat.. and cheese
gaff
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Fresh pulled pork and cookies......YEESSSSS!
David
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Put me in for a main dish. Some sort of pasta concoction. Really looking forward to my first JLMBH, so is my daughter.
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David put me in for 2 gallons each of the apple and orange juice.
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Keeping with tradition, Ill bring the butter and condiments. mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish and for those non mayo lovers a jar of miracle whip!
oh yeah some red hott!
Pete Smith
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David,
Put me down for the 2/3 gallons of orange/apple juice.
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David,
Put me down for a main dish and a stew.
Scott
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Thanks guys, I'll update the list tonight.....
David
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Shawn will be there, $20 fine.
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I'll get the Paper towels. I'll check teh list after it's updated to see what else I can get.
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I'll bring a dish to pass to start with and keep an eye on the list as we go
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Way to go guys, went out and got all sh&^%tty last night. I will post more latter just getting going now!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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David : Put me down for some bread and rolls , Bananas also .
Izzy , I sold that bow to Nate and he still has it . The other bow was a longbow not the asian style Turk. Drew
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David, but me down for a big pot of venison chili and a case of soda...
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David, put me down for some good old fashioned alligator stir fry and some gator bites!
Gaff, that is the finest looking avatar I have ever seen. Looks almost like a P&Y whitetail if you squint just right.
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Terry all I can say is you must have converted after that midnight move from Baltimore.......
David
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Now David you are giving away your age! That has been over 20 years ago! Most these young guys never even heard of the Baltimore Colts! I do remember it clearly though! Pretty sneaky and painful to the Baltimore fans! The Ravens always play the Colts tough and Sunday will be a very tough game for them.
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Oh I remember it Terry......been a Dolphins fan since the 60's.......yikes! Sunday will be tough, but I don't see the Colts...ugh....losing.
David
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Here is the updated food list guys......it's coming along well...
Beverages-
3 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7
2 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people--2------>StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed,
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims)
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
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Guys desserts are always welcome, so bring one if ya want. Great news Camodip is donating a bow dipping in any one of his 10 patterns! Make sure ya check out his web-site, they look sweet!! Glen-bo sent me a self bow for the table and again it is sweet!! Things are coming together nicely, sorry but I will have room info tomorrow! Had a rough night last night!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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David,put me down for the pickles,plastic silverware and a large cooler w/ ice.Probably bring Dunkin' Donuts and a block target again too...can't wait!
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Got it Jeff, thanks.
David
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Dave let me know if anything else is needed. I will bring the Venison Slim Jim's and some other Amish desert items. OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Here are a couple of my favorite photo's from last year to get the blood going a little.....
Hunter and I
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/P1010405.jpg)
Big Ed and I.....as Shawn says.."if you aren't bleeding you aren't huntin'"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/P1010423.jpg)
Think it's not thick....ask Doug about that....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/P1010426.jpg)
OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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I had a GREAT TIME last year and will be there with a set of new briar chaps!!!!!!!! OUCH that brush is nasty!!!!!!!!!!
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Hmmmmm..... Where is everyone????? and what is this doing on PAGE 2!!!!!??? TTT!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
:campfire: :archer: :archer: :archer:
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David,
Greg & I will get the bagels, cream cheese etc.
Larry
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I'll try to get some donuts from the world famous Eagle Bay Donut shop and bring them in Saturday morning.
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OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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This is one of my favorite all time pics, our first year at the hunt, Joe was just a little guy back then. He had the bow he won at the hunt that year, I'm saving that on for the day I have grand kids :thumbsup:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/JLMBH07091bunny.jpg)
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Great pics!
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Jim that pic is something else, I cant believe how fast they grow.
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Quintessential JLMBH picture there, Jim...sums everything up nicely...
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If all goes well I'll be there Saturday for a while with VtMtnMan. We'll bring a couple of cases of water and a few items for the raffle.
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Dave been waiting for you to chime in!! Glad ya are coming!! Onestringer just contacted me and is sending me donations, if ya have never checked out his wraps and such, do it! Awesome guy and awesome stuff. He is on the vendors list!! Camodip is donating a dip, which I hope I win as I have a bow that needs it!! Looks like we are golden so far!! Things are shaping up nicely, looking for a sponsor to donate a bow as we have had one 3 years running and would love another!! I will keep begging, Braveheart Archery also sent some broadheads and a nice armguard, so again support these folks when looking for that next armguard or quiver or just about anything!! Thanks to all of ya, you all deserve a big ->>>-----------------> OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn,
Frank-"Sticshooter" has donated a knife that I have...
Ryan Sanpei-"S2bowstrings" has some stuff on the way to me...
You have the backquiver that my bud Jim has donated...
I'm gonna hit-up Sitka Gear like I did last year....
Got some others I'm gonna work on as well.....It's amazing how generous folks will be if you ask and tell them it's for the St. Jude kids!
Guys get out there, and ASK!!
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Ok, the food list is up to date on page #22. To help out a little, here is what we still need......
Drinks
2 Main dishes, each to feed 10-15 people
A stew or soup
Snacks
100 Paper plates
A large cooler w/ice
Targets
About to hit the woods for a little walkabout here, some stumps will die......but in my mind they will be streaking bunnies running a gauntlet....
David
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Things are looking good!! I went out this morning, only saw 3 but went for only 20 minutes! Hit one solid and it ran 50 yards with my arrow and than it pulled out, never found him! Bunnies beware! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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ttt Im freaking stoked!!
I wanna kill something this year!
pete
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Those of you that know me have a good idea of how I'm gonna be kept busy with home renovations the next few weekends. No Winter Bow in NJ.... No small game in NY.... It's OK cause the JLMBH will re-energize this little fella. Gonna be all over them bunnies like white on rice!
Imagine me, sittin' at my desk at work when all of a sudden I yelp out: "BUNNY! BUNNY! BUNNY!" Think maybe they might give me some (more) time off to relax? Gonna bring the Ace Hex Head arrow that got me a rabbit last year to the office and put it on top of my PC.... Then scream: "Jamie! Don't Jump!"
* I don't need help. I need to go hunting! See ya all real soon. Enjoy the count down.....
... mike ... :archer: ...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxiv3CBMS4M
OOOOOHHHHHHHH YEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Looks like Elma forgat the bow that goes with that arrow. What type of small game head is he using LOL
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Getting closer!!!!!
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We got some snow but need more, so keep dancing!! Post hotel info this evening!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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There was no way that bunny was getting away Mike...LOL.
Keep the bow info coming guys. I will update the list as I get the info.
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
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Getting Closer!
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Looking forward to SATURDAY
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"Looks like Elma forgat the bow that goes with that arrow. What type of small game head is he using LOL"
Well I figured a spear is pretty traditional.
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I'll bring some more do-nuts and some bags of chips!!!I have some stuff for the raffle as well!
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Hmmmmm..... How much did ya git??? :rolleyes:
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Got it Ron, thanks. Here's what is left on the food list......
Originally posted by Huntrdfk:
Ok, the food list is up to date on page #22. To help out a little, here is what we still need......
Drinks
2 Main dishes, each to feed 10-15 people
Snacks
Targets
David
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Damn, I wished I lived closer....
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Joe it's only 898 miles, (15 hours), from Racine.........travel Friday and Monday, enjoy Sat and Sun with some great people and a great time..... :bigsmyl:
David
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David, Ill bring a pot of pheasant soup as well.
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What david said....to anyone thinking it's "too far", if you have the time off....it's worth the trip WITOUT A DOUBT,GA-RUN-TEED!!
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Oh no! Guru has let Marty and Biggie rub off on him! He's gotta Southern drawl now!
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Distance is not so bad, my daughter(Nicole) and my son-in-law(Damon) are traveling over 700 miles from S.C. to be here for this hunt, it is that good. The hunting is not the only fantastic thing about it, but the people and what we are doing for the kids is what makes it really special!! I have Motel info and I am posting my next post.. I have to run out to the truck and get it!! Looking awesome except we need more snow!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Motel info for the hunt->>>-------------->
The Comfort Inn
37 Rte. 9W
Glenmont NY The phone# is(518)465-8811
When ya call just mention the St. Judes Childrens Hospital Fundraiser and you will recieve the special room rate. It is a $89 night and is good Friday-Sunday nigthts and if ya ask they will do another night on either end for the same rate. This is a $30 savings a night!! These are the nicest rooms that are close, ya may find cheaper but nowhere as nice!! There ya have it, now book a room and get your butts here and kill some bunnies!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Damon and Nicole are gonna be there! That Is Way Cool!
... mike ... :jumper: ...
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I can bring anything you guys need, right now it looks like a bunch is covered, but let me know.
I can bring more plates, a big cooler with ice and some targets
-Greg
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Joe,
It takes me about 17 hours to get to Wausau. It all depends on Chicago, if I get through during non-rush I can make it in 16. I've made it in one push, it was convenient when my buddy lived 1/3 way but now he's back in WI. From where you are at it's about 13-14 hours.
You are more than welcome to stay at my place if you can swing it, Bring your son or a buddy and the drive will be quicker. That way we can swap WI hunting stories then at the hunt you can learn about NE hunting.
Charlie
PS, I can bring a couple packages of plates, Not sure how many in a package but I'll bring some heavier ones that don't fall apart with Curt's pulled swine!
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TTT, before bed!! Everyone remember that ya must bring an item or or two or ten for the raffle table!! Motel info on pg. 24! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Last time I saw Damon was in the rain storm at the Muzzy :thumbsup:
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I didn't know he moved away..Dave I'll get the Paper plates..
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Jim, I think the only times I ever saw Damon was in a rainstorm at the Muzzy.I think 3 or 4 times.Either that or emerging from a rose bush bleeding half to death, probably at least 3 or 4 times as well.Hes a good fella.
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Originally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
Joe,
It takes me about 17 hours to get to Wausau. It all depends on Chicago, if I get through during non-rush I can make it in 16. I've made it in one push, it was convenient when my buddy lived 1/3 way but now he's back in WI. From where you are at it's about 13-14 hours.
You are more than welcome to stay at my place if you can swing it, Bring your son or a buddy and the drive will be quicker. That way we can swap WI hunting stories then at the hunt you can learn about NE hunting.
Charlie
PS, I can bring a couple packages of plates, Not sure how many in a package but I'll bring some heavier ones that don't fall apart with Curt's pulled swine!
Thanks Charlie, you got my wheels rolling in my mind! I'm like I could make that drive easily, then I remembered I have to work on Saturday! :readit: I should plan on this for next year!
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Any time Joe just bring some stories to share!
See you next year :cool:
Glad to see the Wi hunts was a success! Ordered my arrows from Paul at Badger Arrow. Was glad he donated to JLMBH's cause last year.
Only 3 weeks or so OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
ps my Big River will be at the hunt, I should have it on Thursday!!
can I get another OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Huntrdfk:
Ok everyone here's what is left on the food list......
Originally posted by Huntrdfk:
Ok, the food list is up to date on page #22. To help out a little, here is what we still need......
Drinks
Snacks
Targets
David [/b]
David
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Hey David! Why do we "need" more targets? Ain't we got enough bunnies to shoot at? ... ;) ... Well, I'll bring a few Muzzy type squares and a small field point block with paper rabbits on it.
... mike ...
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Thank you Sir Michael........ :notworthy:
David
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Guys, it kills me that Nicole and Damon moved away, only having my daughter move but Damon who had become my best friend! Not many guys can say their son-in-law is their best friend!! I cannot wait to see them and their 3 dogs!! Guys lets get this food list done!! We can never have to many drinksor food for that matter. Getting the BBQ all set this Friday, the lady is swinging by to talk and check out her set-up!! This is gonna be good!! I am really looking forward to seeing all ya again, not to mention what a rush it is to hunt with 80-100 people all at once. I am sure my Mom would be proud of all of us, she really loved everyone and thatwas when we had only 40 people or so!! I know she is saying OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'll bring a case of H2O and a case of Gatorade along too. And my Rinehart 18-1
Scott
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Here is the complete up to date food list....still need a couple of main dishes and drinks....
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people-------->StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed,
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
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I don't know what you have for snow over your way Shawn.......I think Chuck missed his target again, it's been snowing since Sunday afternoon here!!!!!!!!!!
CHUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Guys don't be afraid to bring more food...we can always use it!
A lot of names said they're coming, but some haven't mentioned bringing food or something we need....don't be shy!
No need for Shawn to dip into his pockets with the amount of guys that are attending.
And if you're coming, don't just show up, Shawn needs to know who's eating Saturday...he needs a definite head count!
Gonna be a great time guys!!!!! Let's all chip in :thumbsup:
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Guys, I have been keeping a big secret!! Here we go, someone from this site is donating a very nice prize. I know they go for over $2500 and we are gonna hold a seperate rafflefor this, it the is still a secret but it will be worth coming just to have a chance at this!! Stuff for the raffle keeps coming in and I hope to get more!! Food is coming along very well and we will be OK, we can always order a ton of pizzas if we run low!! Please remember a small donation for the firehous as well, they are good to us!! Parking will be out front and at the airport, none outback unless the ground is frozen hard!! We need snow, as we have nround exceptone on the ground except in thewoods and valleys!! Took Molly out for chukars today and we went thru the rabbit valley chasing a bird, I saw 5 bunnies there in less than 10 minutes so lets get after them. 19 is gonna be tough to beat, but we will try!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Bunnies Beware!!!
Ok Shawn, you cant half spill the beans. Your killing me whats the prize? :bigsmyl: :rolleyes: ;)
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Guys, I have been keeping a big secret!!
:scared:
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Other than a trip somewhere, what costs $2500 in the trad archery world.
Gonna be good.
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A big secret??? Hmmm....you been wearing the team pink outfit?! :biglaugh:
Sounds great, I cant wait. I think it would be an understatement at this point to say I NEED this...
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don't matter what the secret is I'm still coming and I will donate more this year than I did last year and I hope everyone else will too. :thumbsup: :notworthy:
What Shawn and his family do for us one weekend a year and for the children of St. Judes all year long is amazing. :clapper: :clapper:
As a parent of a child with a disablilty I feel for the families of these children and hope that my contribution (as trivial as it may seam in the grand scheme of things)helps even a little. :pray: :pray:
I look forward to seeing you all and getting to know you better again this year. See you all friday evening as long as all goes as planned.
Oh and David I'll add some snacks to the apple/orange juice I already promised.
Skippy
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Thanks Jason, I'll add it when I get home.
David
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The only thing that I can think of worth $2500.00 is a personal archery lesson from my buddy WAYSIAH!
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The only better thing than winning a $2500. prize is being at the Bunny Hunt it's Priceless(so I've heard.
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David, havent been on in a while. I'll bring some more drinks, case of pepsi good? Otherwise tell me what to bring. I'll also bring a main dish. Venison stew.
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Hey Shawn,I will bring a tray of sausage and peppers.I will be there saturday for sure.Not sure about sunday.glen
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I have a pretty good idea of what "The Secret" is... And it ain't no archery lesson from a fella the likes of Waysiah! :D Gonna try my best to bring some nice stuff for the raffle table...
A couple of months ago I converted the two Team Pink fuzzy hats into underware. Mike and Scott have been wearing them during Winter Bow in NJ. :eek: Think we can raffle them off for some big bucks! Bet they still have deer pellets in 'um. :p
Next thing I'm bringing for the raffle is a picture of "The Last Time Wood Only Went Any Where Or Did Any Thing". Joe Skipp will buy lots of tickets for that one! (kinda inside joke)
The last thing I'll bring is myself... Full of love for Shawn and you bunch of bunny killers! People that have never been to this shin-dig don't know what they are missing! This hunt and The Muzzy Shoot are what my calendar is built around. Glad to be a SMALL part of it! ;)
... mike ... :archer: ...
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Ok guys, food list is up to date on page 25, as always we could still use bottled water, sports drinks and snacks. I will bring this forward periodically as a reminder......
Mikey, I hope you'll understand if I pass on the "converted Team Pink Fuzzy hats".........yeah, I think I'll pass......
David
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I'll bring a case of sports drink...
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Mikey you are priceless. Secret and that is what it will stay, all of you will just have to come and spend more money trying to win it!! It is made of wood and has a nice finish is all you are getting!! This are where they should be as far as prep. and I only have a few hundred things to do to getthe place ready but man this is gonna be good!! Lots of bunnies and as long as the hawks don't get them it should be a great hunt!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Hawks?????? Cant we find some Native Americans that could harvest a few on their subsistance/religious permits? Nah, just kidding.I remember the last time we had this type discussion. :knothead:
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........and if I do win one in the raffle, it's coming back next year..... :scared:
David
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Big wooden thing with a nice finish?
It isn't a large rabbit made of wood that we will push into the woods, when all the unsuspecting rabbits come to socialize, 100 trad archers will jump out and start flinging arrows.
Well it was just a thought. :smileystooges:
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Charlie, now your onto something! We'll come out shooting flaming arras at that.
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... :jumper: ... :jumper: ... :jumper: ...
Made of wood with a nice finish... A Closet Door! But who is gonna come outa there? :p
... mike ...
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David - I will bring two cases of bottled water and some snacks. Thanks.
This will be my first time to attend the hunt and am not sure of some things. Could someone post a time outline for Saturday. I am not sure what time to get their, do we hunt until dark and then the raffle. I have a little drive ahead of me and not sure when the event winds down and maybe I should make plans to stay over. Thanks, Brian
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Mike :campfire: :archer: :jumper:
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Brian best to make plans to staying over. Made of wood with a nice finish..That sounds like a nice row boat. Wonder if it come's with oar's? I'm not going with that closet thing. Even know Mikey has a closet full of things with a nice wood finish...BUNNY...
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sound more like a nice canoe to me...good thing I'm driving the pickup lol
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That sounds fun, i do some small rabbit hunts in the fall. They are worth the time!
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Does sound like a canoe. I guess a Wood canvas canoe, a bit cheap for a cedar strip unless:
A. a solo canoe or
B. It's $1500. in materials and cheap labor.
I could be a stick with a big price tag?
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I will post the days agenda this evening!! You can arrive anytime from 7am. on, but be there no later than 10am.or so!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!Shawn
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Shawn & Dave,
I will bring a case of water & some Vita-water.
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Get the bow info to me guys...lets get this list up to speed.
Black Widow-7
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-3
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Seflbows-6
39 Bowyers, 72 bows
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Oh boy, look at those bows......I'm hoping to shoot a black widow or two, a griffin, a shrew, a centaur, an rer, a DAS, and a........Hope there is enough time for all of this..... :archer:
Thanks Tom, I'll get those added.
David
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Jamie,
I count 71 bows. Not trying to double check, I was just curious before I scrolled down to see you already had a tally.
Just like me to create work for myself.
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Bunny...Bunny...Bunny coming at ya!!!!!!
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Shawn, I sent you a PM-Sean
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Folks here is how the day pretty much goes, for those new to the hunt. Arrive anytime around 7am. on Sat. We shoot and warmup in the yard and ya can start buying raffle tickets anytime. At 10 we start the youth hunt, 16 and under. While we are gone, Cindy and the girls serve lunch to everyone. This takes from 10:30 to around noon. The group from the youth hunt comes back and eats than we all leave as a group to begin "The Hunt" hopefully we leave the house by 12;30 or so!! We hunt until dark at which time we head back to the house for dinner, followed by the raffle. Hopefully this is all wrapped up around 9, than off to bed whereever you are sleeping. Come back or get up and shhot some more, grab a quick bite than out the door again for Sundays hunt, we hunt until dark again unless weather(last year)dictates we may have to quit early. This is one of the best hunts you can imagine!! This year I am gonna grab someone to walk with me on every push, his way I can have a shooter ready while I jump the piles. Looking real good except again we need snow. I am not joking, this really helps to make the hunt!! Everyone start doing your best snow dance!! Chuck needs help this year so lets all get going!! See ya'all soon!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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* Did anybody make mention about the need of Brush Pants and/or Chaps for this hunt. Don't wear your good wool or soft fleece clothes. They will be torn up in a day. Heavy canvas is the way to go.
* Most of the adults should wear a game vest to carry their own bunnies. Most of the time I get stuck with two or three rabbits in mine :eek: and need oxygen before too long.
* If ya have a pair of pruners maybe you should bring them along. They will be worth their weight in gold when getting an arrow, bunny, or yourself for that matter out of a wild rose tangle.
This is gonna be sooooooo much fun! Makes me feel like a kid again. Wish we could do it more than once a year....... Guess that just makes it better.
... mike ... :archer: ...
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Mike makes some good points, this is not a walk in the park. You will spill some blood and if ya don't, well than ya ain't been doing your job!! The folks who push have to make sure they step and jump on everything, I jump so many bunnies because I hit everything a lot of times I circle back and jump stuff again as I tend to get ahead of everyone!! Never carried clippers or trimmers cause that ain't me, but they can help in arrow and bunny retrieval, they can even help in making a shot(David)! We are gonna push the honey-hole this year, this will be only the 2nd. time in all our hunts and let me tell you, it is loaded with bunnies, I dare say it is better than the rabbit valley and briarback mountain. We will do well in this piece. Getting closer everyday !! Mikey all ya have to do is get in touch and we can go anytime my friend!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Dont forget bright colors....orange, chartruesse. Hard to see in quite a few of these locations, and safety is a BIG factor at this hunt. Everyone should be wearing something bright.
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Gotta have those pruners so that when a bunnie holes up in a pile of snow and briars so thick you can barely see through you can cut yourself a shooting "area" and kill said bunnie!!!! Right Jamie?
Jeans get torn up too, brush pants are the only way to go.......keep your eyes open at Dick's, you can get a pair pretty reasonable there.....
Briarback Mountain...... :scared: :scared: :scared:
David
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Just ordered a set or chaps from Cabelas for $20 hope they work alright. I figure for
$20 if they get ruined oh well. Gonna stop at lowes and get a pair or two of leather gloves too. Learned a few lessons last year about the thorns. These things are wicked sharp and hurt like a @%#$%.
Jamie, you can add my Zona Recurve to the list.
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Bring a pair of pruning clippers too!!!
They can be a life saver if you get locked up in those multiflora roses . . . & you will!!!
These ain't your everyday briars boys!! :scared:
Larry
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Originally posted by LAR43:
These ain't your everyday briars boys!! :scared:
Larry
:clapper:
Looking forward to seeing you and Greg buddy!
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OUCH!! Larry this year I am gonna make time to visit with ya my friend!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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These ain't your everyday briars boys!! :scared:
When I hunt around home I laugh at the briars that we have around here, guy's I'm with will start whining about them. I tell them these are just a walk in the park compared to the bunny hunt, I show them the thickest brush we have and say now imagine if those were rose bushes with fish hooks on them :scared: Now you get the idea of what it takes to move rabbits at Shawn's :thumbsup: Hunting with Shawn has made me a better rabbit hunter a guy is never too old to learn :clapper:
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Just a thought for those planning to wear chaps...
They might not give enough protection in let's say, crucial areas. I have never been to Shawn's but I have hunted a lot of multiflora rose. You are REALLY going to want full brush pants.
I have an extra pair in 34/30 that I can bring if someone needs them.
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They might not give enough protection in let's say, crucial areas. I have never been to Shawn's but I have hunted a lot of multiflora rose. You are REALLY going to want full brush pants.
I'm not worried, you know what they say. The older the buck the tougher the horn :bigsmyl:
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Just keep thinking... Hedgerows at Normandy! That's where them bunnies like to hide... Sometimes they let us pass right by. This is where Shawns tactic of "The Rear Guard Hunter" comes into play.
Little meatballs like me who can't keep up with the group cause my legs are sooooo short, hang back, and wait for those wittle wabbits to double back and BAM! We got stew meat! :archer: ...
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You really are a gem Mikey!! :notworthy:
"Little Meatball"....That's perfect :clapper:
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I'm in folks...if work doesn't crop up am looking forward to getting out. Haven't been able to get out with the boys in NJ this winter and need some friggin' exercise.
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Couple of questions.
Carhart bibs and jacket good enough?
We allowed to collect said briars for arrow making if we want?
Do the little ones need the briar protection, or are they fairly safe as standers?
Can this really be as good as you "old timers" make it out to be, and will my therapist believe it?
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Layer under the carhart pants, and maybe. I have seen people snip a few red dogwoods and roses for shafts, but I will let Shawn call that one, it is HIS hunt.
The little ones arent required to go through the nasty stuff....that being said, I have seen my share of them "get the fever" and dive right in. I even saw a few get tossed in...lol.
Is this hunt as good as we make it sound? Nope....it is way better.
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Yes...
Yes...
Yes... Maybe So...
YES!!!... Bring him along too!
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Briars, shmiars!!! They aint so bad.Get me 10 sponsors to donate $10.00 each to St.Jude and I'll do a 100 yard drive on Briar Back Mt. in shorts. :scared:
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Better wear a cup Iz... :eek:
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i'll put up my money!! but lets make it the island of trees!! i think you'd need a case of band-aids.. you'd look like a mummy when/IF you made it out..
gaff
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Izzy is a Real He Man! In fact, did I tell ya about the time him and David tried to handcuff me in Shawwns room........ Let's not go there. :rolleyes:
Back To The Hunt..... Please....
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Originally posted by Stone Knife:
These ain't your everyday briars boys!! :scared:
When I hunt around home I laugh at the briars that we have [/b]
Couldn't have said it better! Guys out here are amazed at the brush and thorns I walk through to get at birds; I just laugh and tell 'em "These ain't nothin'!"
I'm still hoping to call in as many favors as I can and make it for Saturday... I'll let you know Shawn.
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Ok folks I have some important info so make sure ya tell everyone to check the thread!! We need a few more side dishes as we made some changes to the BBQ, like Mac Salad, potato salad or cole slaw!! The lady doing our barbeque came and we discussed some things, She is gonna do a half of chicken and baked beans at a ridiculus low cost of $5. We are going to charge $15 a person and the extra $10 will go to our kids at St. Judes!! A baked potato will come with the meal as well,how nice is that!! So tell everyone to check this out and let them know!! This alone will generate over 800 dollars for our cause!! That deserves a huge->>>----------> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Nice Quote Jamie! If this snow doesn't come and a driver is willing to go into the thick of the Island of trees, perhaps there will be a pile of arrows for them. This well earned prize includes Jamie's Lucky arrow (which I might add was a little unlucky for me!) :confused:
Izzy, I'll donate the shorts. They are from the 80's and made for running. :goldtooth:
Great seeing you and meeting Noah. Ron helped me Put some yarn on the bow today, it's a silent one :eek:
I am amped for this hunt!
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OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice work Shawn
Sell checker said I misspelled something :cool:
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Jeremy and bjk we need you guys!! Do whatever it takes!! One of the best memories of this hunt dates back to the very first one. We were hunting a place a few miles from the house. Brian and I were kind of trailing the group and we watch a couple bunnies disappear in a snow hole. We ran over and I got down and slid my arm in, I grabbed a bunnies and as I did 3 or 4 more burst out the other side. I believe Brian managed a quick shot but we were both so stunned we just looked at each other and cracked up!!
Jeremy also had a great moment last year with our first catch and release bunny of all our hunts, maybe he will tell the story as I have only seen it video!! Shawn
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Just made my reservation at the hotel. Looking forward to it.
Michael
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Don't worry Shawn, This "Crazy Old Indian" Is working on it!!!!! ;)
Hmmmmm..... If I could only find that dang compass..... :confused: (sorry David!!!)
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
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If you read this make a post so I know ya got the info!!! It looks like only about 65 or so this year, but ya can still come just let me know!! Everyone is welcome as for the BBQ I only need a few days notice!! Dig deep in your pockets and break the piggy bank, this is a great cause!! I have a bowfishing package I am donating AMS,bow the whole she-bang!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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PM sent Shawn.
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Sounds like a cheap meal to me :thumbsup: Heck I don't think that me and Joe can eat at MC Donald's for that :notworthy:
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Bunnies out everywhere, went out today training Molly on some birds and coming back to the truck we jumped some nasty stuff!! We did not shoot any but saw at least 10 in just a little over 200 yards!! I may have to take a walk with the myself before the jets game!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Check out my bow list on page 4. Let me know if ya would like me to bring one up to the hunt to try out. And yes, a TFV 48# @ 26" will be there.
* Gonna have some nice back quivers for the kids raffle so... Bring your little ones and buy tickets!
... mike ... :archer: ...
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I just saw that you got those very cool quivers :notworthy:
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Shawn,
I just have to say how much my family and I can appreciate what your doing for St Judes. A girl in our neighborhood is the same age and in my son Joshs class, has a terminal brain tumor. she is 9 years old. St Judes has been working with the family and have made visits to my sons class room to talk to the kids about cancer and basically counciling the kids through the whole thing. Each child in my sons class received a teddy bear with a small medal on it that said "for the love of gabby". on friday, a rememberance, she is still here, but who knows.
Ill be there, if the bar b q was $50.00 a head.
Thanks for all you do, and I hope the bunny hunt lives on for many years to come.
Pete Smith
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We are getting some awesome stuff for the raffle! I appreciate all of your folks efforts. We are getting closer everyday!! Thanks everyone!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm in and bring some fur for the the raffel...I'm good with all your doing Shawn...
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Man I cannot wait,I've got some items for the raffle. OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHH !
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Putting together some stuff for the raffle.
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TTT
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got it Shawn :thumbsup:
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I have a few items as well, I feel bad that I cant donate a whole bow or a big ticket item,I have a few smaller items and am working on some knives, hope they turn out and I can figure out how to finish them.
Bunnies were skidish today, Jumping early, lots of tracks, lots of blood/pee and some blue snow!
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shawn im going to bring rabbit stew, bunnies provided from the warm up.ohoooooooooo yeaaaaaaaa kevin
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Blue Snow? Them bunnies must have been drinkin' Gatorade again..... :rolleyes: ...
... mike ...
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Mikey, gatorade? Go ahead and eat some and see if it tastes like gatorade!! I bet not!! It is gonna be 50 tomorrow and up too 3"s of rain, please and I am not kidding do what ya'all have to do to get us some snow and even more important bitter cold temps!! We need frozen tundra with snow!! I am ordering 80 half chickens and it will be $15 to all who attend, this will give us roughly between $650-$800 for the kids!! I also know of a LW climber that is being donated, so some sweet stuff!! We will have a couple prizes that have their own bucket for chances as in past years and a seperate raffle for the kids, which Curt(Guru) and Cindy will pull prizes and decide what gets drawn for the kids stuff!! This is coming together very nicely, Thanks to all of you!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn,
If needed I will donate snow. I'll put it in my cooler and bring it down the day of the hunt :thumbsup:
I could do without all the rain tonight and probably the flooding. Then again I'll take what I can get these days.
One minute afield is better than a day at the office.
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Up for some snow!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Hey Shawn,
I know you probably don't remember me but I met you at Mikes place last year for his 3D hunt.....I hope its not to late to get in on your AWESOME upcoming Bunny Hunt...can you just let me know if you have room for me on the hunt......if so I will give the motel a call and make sure they still have rooms.........if both answers are yes, I would love to partake...
OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHYEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!
TRAB
PS.....send your reply to [email protected] (THANKS)
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Hey Shawn, You can make that another if you could use another. I was able to get my shift covered-Sean
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I've got a great raffle item coming from my work. It's gonna be between Shawn and myself for the time being but it's a good one!
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I'm coming up. bringing my Mahaska. sorry didnt post until now. none of the other dudes from PA are coming with. last year there was 4 of us, but they wont attending. Count on me and someone else from PA attending though. Had a great time last year. i believe i had over 20 shots myself, managed to stick one on my 9th. great time. i have my raffle iteam and some small items ready to go. will bring up some food as well. see you guys there.
Travis Reges
Pittsburgh PA
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just finished reading the rest of the post. as for food, i will bring some bottled water, some breakfast bars, and a side dish. I put a raffle can out here at work got about 15 bucks in it so far, we'll see how much more i can bring for the kids. Let me know if there is somthing else i can bring or what i need to do. thanks
Travis Reges
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Hey Travis, glad you'll be able to make it.......I will be updating the food list later tonight......water is great, we are also going to need some specific side dishes......potato salad, macaroni salad, mac and cheese, ect.
I will post the update tonight at home........
David
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Great i will bring a big dish of Macaroni salad.
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FOOD UPDATE FOOD UPDATE
Ok everyone, if you haven't grabbed a food item to bring here is your chance.........we NEED 5-6 side dishes to go with the Chicken dish that is being catered......everything else is up to date....
NEEDED
5-6 side dishes such as Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, cole slaw, Macaroni and cheese, buy a large premade
dish at your local supermarket and bring it.....so, 5 people that have not committed to bringing a dish need to step up and bring these 5 side dishes........I've got Travis's, 5 to go....let me know what YOU will bring.....
Here is the complete up to date list....
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 5----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese)
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people-------->StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed,
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
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I will make potato salad.
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Thanks Sean, got it..........it's coming quick guys........
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Sean and Mark you are more than welcome, just a $15 fee for BBQ and ten of that goes to the kids!! I have some more great donations, Ryan Steadman(Hardcore Archery) has donated some sweet t-shirts and a hat plus those great JLMBH stickers posted some pages back!! His business will be up and on-line soon if not already!! Also another donation I will post about shortly from someone from the beginning!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Most of the raffle stuff I'm gonna bring this year will be for the kids. In fact... All the stuff will be for the little ones. :p So There!
Got hold of three nice Steve Catts back quivers and some custom arrows. Bet a few of the young 'uns will be very happy. I'm still digin' round for more stuff...... Keeping the young ones in focus......
Can't Wait!
... mike ... :archer: ...
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Ok I'll bring macaroni and cheese as a side along with clam chowder as my main...looks like I'll hafta pick my wife up another lg crockpot LOL
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I posted before about some other donations and who they are from, well here ya go!! This person has been donating from the very first bunny hunt. So long ago in fact we called the hunt The Southern NY Bunny Hunt!! Every year some incredible stuff shows up at the house, all this from someone I don't think I have even had the pleasure of speaking to on the phone. I hope they realize how much all they have done means to me!! This person is HOT HAP(Glynn Billingsly), this one is for you my friend!! Thankyou from the bottom of my heart!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Any snow left?
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We'll get back into winter real soon. Then we are gonna see some snow. The ground will be frozen just for us... Right Chuck? So... Get Dancin'!
... mike ... :p ...
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Some kind of front is coming in for this weekend. I'm not sure where its going to hit, may only be the southern Hudson Valley. I'd dance, but I have 2 left feet.
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I'm going shopping for a rug so I can cut it up!!!
;) :jumper:
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HEY!!!!! I FOUND MY COMPASS!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
Now, Hopefully I can get this snow pointed in the right direction!!!!! :thumbsup:
(SORRY David!!! every time I Dance, N.H. gets HAMMERED)
I'm DANCIN'!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey shawn I was able to get that weekend off me and dad will be comin this year! Really looking forward to it
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Black Widow-8
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-4
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Mahaska-1
Kempf-1
Ancient Spirits-1
Seflbows-6ish...
42 Bowyers, 77 bows.
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Jamie, I'll have a LH 56" Kwyk Styk and aLH 54" Bob Lee Dark Archer with me.
My son will have his little LH Ancient Spirits that Hunter gave him to use lasy year with him.
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Got it Curt. Last year there were 66+ bowyers, and 139+ bows. Some guys are holding out... :D
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I'm bringing my Black widow SAII.
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Jamie, I'll have a LH 56" Kwyk Styk and aLH 54" Bob Lee Dark Archer with me.
Ya dragging that Kwyk Styk through the thorns :scared:
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I always do for at least one day of the weekend...and any other time I'm out
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I don't own any bows I wouldn't drag thru the thorns...even my original Shafer :scared:
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That's what snow looks like Chuck. Get On It! :p
... mike ...
PS... Nice pics Guru... :D
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Yup, Curt has even blown up a Kwyk Styk on one of these hunts!! We do need the snow, I was gonna do a warmup again but right now with no snow, no warmup!! Tim,awesome, glad you and Dad can make it!! I agree people are holding out on the bows. I know of at least 15 guys who are coming and not posted!! No snow here, no snow here not even in the woods, but it will come!! Looking good!! Curt, you and I on a couple pushes together this year bud, than I will have a proven bunny killer by me!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Don't be such a wimp this year Chuck :bigsmyl:
This is the kind of snow I'm talking about, some of Chucks finest work to date :thumbsup:
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That deserves an OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I remember that swim..That was Crazy..
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Is that the year of the bunny Tunnels? If someone covers me I'll go in if we have snow like that!
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Here are some pix of the youth quivers mcgroundstalker picked up, from me earlier in the week, for the fund raiser.
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There will also be some JLMBH buckles and belts headed out here soon.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! :notworthy: :notworthy:
There are gonna be some VERY HAPPY Kids!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Hmmmmm..... Just checked the Weather Channel.....
Here I am,Dancin' around in circles,wearin' out my moccasins.....
and it's SNOWING IN KENTUCKY!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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WOW, Chris they are awesome!! Thanks for your support!! Yeah not only 30 plus "s of snow but 3 degrees with a windchill of minus 20 by the walk home, I held Sonnys jewels in my hands when I carried him a bit, on the way to the house! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Sweet lookin quivers. Gonna be some happy youngins around!
Good donation!
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Hmmmmm..... Shawn carrying Sonny home with his jewels in his hand.....
(SOMEWHERE out there,is a picture of that!!!) ;)
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Three hard core bunny hunters right there!! :notworthy:
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Man I have so many pix of these hunts...always cool going back looking for one.....
Someday I should get them all on a disc..... memories that I'll take to my grave :notworthy:
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Yeh Curt. Don't loose them to a computer crash, been there done that.
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Mikey I aint carrying you out like Shawn carried Sonny no matter how many bows you offer me in trade.I just aint doin it so stop asking.
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Unfortunatly I missed last years "Bunny Hunt" but I've been to every one except the first one that Shawn had at his house. For all of you "first timers" You are in for the time of your life!!!!!
Just a few "Safety Reminders".....
#1) WEAR SOMETHING BRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
Blaze Orange,Chartruse,"PINK"..... There are alot of people flinging arrows in all directions. With 20-30 "pushers" and 20-30 "standers" there are people EVERYWHERE!!!!! Many times while pushing over the years,the brush was so THICK that I couldn't see the guys on either side of me,and they were only 20-30 feet away!!!!! A good smallgame vest with Blaze Orange is a great idea,and it helps carry the bunnys you will hopefully shoot!!!!!
#2) SAFETY GLASSES!!!!!
The Briars and Thorns that you will encounter are NASTY!!!!! Unlike anything you have ever seen!!!!! To Quote Shawn..."If your pushin',and you ain't bleedin',YOUR NOT DOIN' YOUR JOB!!!" I've personaly seen Shawn lay down his bow,cover his face with his arms and do a running "belly-flop" into a multiflora thicket!!!!! We are all there to have fun,but I'll never forget the chilling feeling when I heard Curt holler "Hey Shawn!!! I just got stuck in the eye!!!!!" People hollered back and forth if he was OK and then Curt said "somebody's gonna have to come get me,my eyes all full of blood and I can't see".When it was all over,all it was,was a very NASTY scratch to his eye lid. He was VERY LUCKY!!!
#3) ARROW POINTS!!!!!
Shawn has a simple rule..... NO BLADES!!! However,over the years I have seen some NASTY LOOKING "bunny killers" that guys have made up!!!!! It is after all,"All about killin' the bunnys"..... But,over the years I have seen arrows do some CRAZY things while rattleing through the brush and bouncing off trees. There are lots of people around,and many times the dogs are hot on the bunny's tail. This is a VERY safe and well organized hunt,but should an accident happen,it would be great relief if damage was kept to a minimum. Over the years,all I have used is a plain old steel blunt. If I hit and loose a bunny,then so be it. As much as I hate them,the coyotes have to eat too.(maybe they'll leave the deer alone for a while) Whatever your bringing,take a GOOD look at it as ask yourself "would I want to get shot in the behind with that???"
#4) LEATHER GLOVES!!!!!
As I said before,this brush is NASTY!!!!! Good heavy smooth leather gloves will go a long way at protecting your hands,and they make pretty fair shooting gloves too!!! I don't even wear a shooting glove or a tab when I'm at the bunny hunt. I do all of my shooting and practiceing with the leather work gloves that I'll be wearing hunting. I usually bring up a few packages of gloves to hand out to those who don't have them,but if you have a pair around the house please bring them. I have one package right now,and I'll try and get a couple more but I can't guarenty I'll have enough for everyone.
Just a few "helpful hints" from a veteran,I would never one to "tell" anyone what to do.....
See ya at the "Bunny Hunt"!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks Woodchucker; great advise. Where is the best place to get plain old steel blunts that you wouldn't mind loosing.
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I think I bought 100 125gr. glue-on blunts for about $12.95 from 3Rivers. If you call and order them over the phone,your should have them with-in a week I would think. Plenty of time to get some!!!!!
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thanks. Putting together some shafts from dowels at the moment. Cheap blunts would compliment them perfectly.
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if your using arrows with inserts, stop in the local hardware store, find some washers that lock ( 3 or four small teeth on the them). and a small screw that matches up with your insert. i think you can make each for about 37 cents. you dont feel bad about loseing them and they wont stick a buddy, but do the trick for a bunny. that's what i got mine with last year.
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Hey wingnutters are always a very cheap alternative to points for "throw away" arrows. Just go to the local hardware store, and get em big enough to screw onto the taper....presto. Bunny wrecking arrow on the cheap.
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You don't even need arrows, all ya gotta do is fish them out of the well with your bow :bigsmyl:
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Thanks for the tips and reminders. This is gonna be great!
OOooooooHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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dang my beard has gotten gray since then :banghead:
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LOL come to think of it Sonny's alot grayer too
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I think we all have Tom........I shaved all mine off so I wouldn't have to look at it, not that I had a lot to start with....... :bigsmyl:
David
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I've heard of fellows using used shell casings in the end of an arrow as blunts. That could be very cost effective.
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I have some arrows with .38 casings over a field point.
This is all sounding interesting!
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I just sat in the local library and read the whole thread. I have no internet at home and little time with moving and work. You all know i will be there no matter how far the drive. Hunting in sc is not too bad.Cant wait see everyone and shoot bunny! :campfire:
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Dont you mean "Y'all" Damon? See you there man!
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Our first time at the hunt, Joe getting his arrows out of the Bear target, look how high the bank was. I remember Shawn had someone come in to plow the back yard.
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I remember debating whether or not to go to the Bunny hunt four years ago,we didn't know anyone just a few names from off this site. I'm sure glad that we went, some of the best memories I have were at this and the other bunny hunts.
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Good post Chuck... proper "PPE" (personal protective equipment) is very important on this hunt! :thumbsup:
Luv that picture of Mickey!! :clapper:
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Man what memories!! I remember Curts eye thing and I hired someone with a loader to come clear my back yard! We got hit by 2 storms the two weekends before each dumped over 17"s, we had like 36"s on the ground. We literally had to crawl in some spots to distribute our weight so we would not sink out of sight!! Come to think of it, we were lucky not to lose Mikey!! Guys wait 'til ta see some of these donations, I know of two that when combined are over $3500 dollars. Everyone better bring their piggy banks cause I am spending a few hundred just to have a chance at some of this stuff!! I will post my addy again so guys have directions and parking info and such as we get closer!! Things are coming together nicely!! That picyure of Sonny reminds about his owner, one of the true originals and true bunny hunters, I was there when he shot his one and only bunny and it is something I will never forget!! I called Tom(Swampbuck)over and said thereis a bunny right here under this down tree, I knew as I had just put 5 rabbits out from it and killed the sixth. While I was standing catching my breath another ran under it. Tom came over and I said just shoot down in thru here(remeber there was over 3ft of snow) He shot and the arrow started to quiver and Tom had his bunny!! Very Nice my friend!! See ya'all soon! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Thanks for posting the "helpful hints" for us first timers woodchucker. From the looks of all the pic's it's going to be quit a bunny hunt, can't wait.
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This is the year that I WILL kill a bunny, I have set my mind to it and its goen to happen.
Pete
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I thought I'd offer up a couple of leather belts. I haven't started putting a design on the belts, but I came up with a design for the leather buckles.
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Larry those are pretty neat, great design......thanks for donating them..... :thumbsup:
David
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Tom came over and I said just shoot down in thru here(remember there was over 3ft of snow) He shot and the arrow started to quiver and Tom had his bunny!!
If I'm thinking right that was in rabbit valley, I watched the whole thing :scared:
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Oh by the way Tom that's a cool hat :notworthy:
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One more from the first year we went. I'm sure Izzy will remember :thumbsup:
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Snowing like crazy down here this morning.
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Yup, chucks snow dance musta worked, I got hammered this morning with car accidents all through shift change!!
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If someone were to write out a check, who would it be written out to? not sure if someone is planning on donateing enough to that they would like to write it off in their taxes, but some one asked so maybe. any idea? would it be St. Jude's Children's Fund?
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I was curious of this aswell and think that written directly to St. Judes would be the only way it would be deductible. Shawn what say you?? Is this an acceptable for of donation for the hunt?
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Wow Jim, those pics bring me back.That little bundle of plaid wool is now over 100 pounds of 4th grade fury.He looks forward to this hunt all year.It means even more to him now after he lost his little bud this past fall to osteosarcoma.St.Jude helped him and his family immensely.Its an unbelievable organization, they really do make dreams come true.
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Great picture everyone.
Sorry to hear about Noahs buddy, must have been hard, I'll donate my 1st 20 in his firiend's honor!
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TTT!! OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH>>>>YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
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Jamie,
A.S. Kadiak ('59 K replica)
Iron Mountain
Tomahawk
Ridge Runner Timber Ghost
Treadway Black Forest
Maybe a couple more. . .
Larry
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Yes, the check is fine. We will just add it to our total. I have a 500 dollar one already that is being bought to the hunt! This is coming together nicely and we did get a quick inch today but we need a lot more!! I am loving the old pics as well, brings back some great memories!! Those buckles are awesome!! HotHap also sent some arrows today, man are they sweet!! Everyone please remember to Thank all these folks who are donating and not coming, they are the best!! Yes, The Rabbit Valley was the magic spot for Swampbuck and yes I could of not been more pumped for my bud!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm pumped. I am gathering as much stuff for the raffle as i can. So far My GF knitted a nice wool hat, I have a zebco 808 bowfishing reel, 2packs of Bullheads and I just started getting stuff together yesterday. I hope to come up with a bunch more stuff.
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Hey Shawn, my 8 year old nephew wants to come is that okay? If so he has a Black Rhino to add to the bow list.
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Pete, there will be a lot of young ones here this year.Your nephew will have a blast.
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thanks Izzy, are you going to the indoor 3d Ray is talking to Kevin about?
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Peter as long as he can keep up, that is fine! Some real nice stuff coming together!! I may not post for a day or two as it is Cindy's B-Day tomorrow and we may get away for a night or two!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Happy Birthday Cindy! Don't wear Shawn out too much. We need him in Tip Top Shape for the bunny hunt. ;)
... mike ...
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How about we all give Cindy a BIG Happy Birthday.....
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Happy Birthday Cindy :bigsmyl:
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Happy B-Day Cindy.Take it easy on the old man and please dont make him wear that pink lace and antler contraption that Mikey made him, at the very least dont post pics of him in it. :scared:
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Happy Birthday Cindy!!!
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Happy Birthday Cindy :wavey:
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Watch out Selkirk, it's Cindy's birthday!!!!!!! :clapper: Happy birthday Cindy, have some fun today!!!!!!
David
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Happy B-Day Cin! :clapper:
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Happy Birthday Cindy! Don't let Shawn get away on the cheap! Make sure he knows you're worth a lot more than a nice dinner! Thanks for all you do for the kids and the hunt!
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Happy Birthday Cindy. Thanks Shawn, My nephew will be pumped. He did'nt shoot the Muzzy last year but he did the white course with Michelles son Trent. Definately hooked.
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Happy Birthday Cindy!! :clapper:
Larry
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Happy B day Cindy,
Perhaps you will wear that nice pink underwear yo won last year at the raffle.
You two go and have fun :wavey:
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Happy Birthday Cindy!!!
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We are on our way!! Post again tomorrow or Sunday!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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First, Happy Birthday Cindy...Hope your husband takes you out for a nice dinner and some after dinner cocktails... :saywhat:
Due to my work schedule and work load, making this years hunt again will be impossible. IBM laid off a few guys in our area and us night folks have to pick up the work load until the end of Feb and possibly into March...OT is for the younger guys!
For the raffle, I will be sending Shawn a $75 Gift Certificate to my shop. I know Team Pink will be represented with Bamboo, Scott, Dave K and Mikey C...will look forward to the photos and "Rabbit Hero Pics"....Keep The Faith........
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Too bad Joe, was looking forward to visiting with you.
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Black Widow-8
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-4
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Mahaska-1
Kempf-1
Ancient Spirits-1
A.S. Kadiak-1
Iron Mountain-1
Tomahawk-1
Treadway-1
Ridge Runner-1
Seflbows-6ish...
47 Bowyers, 82 bows.
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Happy Birthday Cindy! Hope you get all you wanted.
Joe, sorry to hear that. Hope to see you soon.
I need to get out and chase something....anyone itching to do a psuedo-warm up around here???
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jamie, if the weather is anything better than today on Tuesday give me a shout.Id be game for a little small game/stumping.
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Originally posted by ishiwannabe:
I need to get out and chase something....anyone itching to do a psuedo-warm up around here???
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let me know, I'm always down for flinging arrows!
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ttt
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Black Widow-8
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-4
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Mahaska-1
Kempf-1
Ancient Spirits-1
A.S. Kadiak-1
Iron Mountain-1
Tomahawk-1
Treadway-1
Ridge Runner-1
Toelke-1
Mohawk-1
Seflbows-6ish...
49 Bowyers, 84 bows.
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Jamie, I would love to come and lose more arrows, Next weekend is looking good so far!
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A couple of you guys asked me to bring my TFV to the bunny hunt so..... Figure I'd have that for my "spare bow" kinda thing. Anyway... After puttin' together some carbon bunny arras for her, out in the backyard I went. One shot at a leaf in the grass at twelve yards was right on! But.....
Because the ground is so frozen the arrow skipped off the grass like it was concrete and was airborne in a high arc for over 100 feet hitting my front fence. :eek: Talk about how much can go through your mind in a flash. Five minutes later I get a delivery from the Postal Service.
Imagine the headlines... "Bunny Hunter Shoots Letter Carrier Delivering Longbow With Arrow." OMG :scared: Needless to say, I'm a little (gun) shy now.......
... mike ... :banghead: ...
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Guys, we are back!! Cindy said Thankyou all!! Guys I am itching too but real busy!! Lots to do, we had a great time and that deserves a very big->>>------------> OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Mikey,sounds like you almost accidentally went postal on the postman...wonder if that'd be a federal offense? :scared:I had a much closer call with the old man next door one time :eek:so I know how you feel.What's this new bow?
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Got myself a Kohannah Flatbow, 64" 51# @ 28". Shoots nice with woodies and 2016's at my T-Rex draw length of 26". The grip may be a little large for me to shoot with gloves...... Wanna Buy It?
... mike ...
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Wouldn't mind trying it out but I'd be more interested in making a deal on that TFV. ;)
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Hey Mike just bring it all :scared:
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Mikey, I have a better one involving a .44 magnum. Ask me when ya come up for the hunt. Just donate that bow, or keep it and donate the TFV! :rolleyes: :bigsmyl: !! Guys we also had some more donations come in, Scott Hesterly donated a bunch of his wraps and get this 3 $50 gift certificates for anything on his website, check it out at www.onestringer.com (http://www.onestringer.com) I use nothing else on my arrows plus he has a bunch of other cool stuff!! Thanks Scott my friend!! Also Paul at Badger arrows donated a very nice T-shirt, Thanks !! Everyone please remember to Thank these guys by making a purchase from them the next time ya need something for your arrows or bow or whatever!! All of these great folks really go out of their way to make this hunt something special for all of us!! I am gonna post the hotel and my address tomorrow and some more info. on the hunt. Now lets get some snow!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Guys, still awake!! If anyone close by wants to do a quick hunt after work one day this week PM me. I get home at 3:30 and with it not getting dark until 5:20 or so we can hunt almost 2 hours. Izzy, Cyclic, Jamie, here by 4pm. we can probably do at least 3 pieces!! That would be cool as I am needing a mini-warm-up!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I have two Bunny's in my yard this morning, they are tempting me :bigsmyl: I'm working on a couple pipe quivers for Joe and I, that will mean no holding back in the brush this year, we have been out every week end running the pups jumping piles busting brush,at 50 years old I'm in the best brush busting shape of my life :thumbsup:
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Cant do a week night hunt without at least 2 or 3 weeks notice. Unless of course I get really sick partway through the day :rolleyes:
Looking forward to getting out again! My bows are begging me to shoot them daily, did I just let everyone know I talk to my bows? :help:
Really, I don't hear voices!!! :wavey: :eek:
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BRUSH PANTS-BRUSH PANTS-FREE!!!!!!!
I have a pair of slightly used, (one weekend), brush pants, waist size is 32", inseam of 30". If you know me you know they aren't close to fitting me.......they were Hunters but are now too small. If anyone can use them at the hunt let me know and they are yours......
David
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Alright all.......we are still a few side dishes short on the food list......near as I can tell conservatively there are about 65-70 people coming to this event, graciously hosted at Shawn and Cindy's home. That being said, I count 38 people that have signed up to bring some type of food item....surely 5 of the remaining 30 or so can step up and bring a side dish.
Here is the up to date list..........looks pretty good!!
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 5----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese), Woodchucker (Macaroni Salad),
Trab (Macaroni Salad), Wapiti Chaser (Potato Salad), KWC(Potato Salad
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people-------->StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy, KWC
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed,
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
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Originally posted by woodchucker:
Hmmmmm..... Just checked the Weather Channel.....
Here I am,Dancin' around in circles,wearin' out my moccasins.....
and it's SNOWING IN KENTUCKY!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Somebody get this man a GPS or something huh? South Jersey just got 10 inches yesterday. Get your act together would ya??? Seriously though I hope we get a decent snow before the hunt it would sure be nice. Skippy :pray:
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An afternoon hunt sounds good, just pick a day so I can get the babysitter set up...
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10 inches!!!!!!!!!! That's ALL you got down in Jersey??? :confused:
Heck, THAT aint NOTHIN'!!!!! I usualy dump 4 or 5 FEET on N.H.!!!!! (Sorry David!!!)
I'm WORKIN' ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm in for about any night this week.
David, my son Tyler could use the brush pants. They'll be a little short but much better than jeans. If available, thanks a million!
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They are yours Terry, I mean Tylers. I'll have them at the hunt.....
Chuck, try hitting Ohio.....that way you might get New York but miss NH!!!!!! :readit:
David
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I will be there you know it
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Can not wait to see everyone again!!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!
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Ok, for thae guys who can make it, lets make it 3:45 this weds. I am not home until than!! This will give us an hour and a half to hunt! We will do the hedgerow, than the hedgerow down to the squirrel woods, than the circular field and if not dark by than we will do the rabbit valley!! Post if you are coming!! We should see some bunnies for sure!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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:( Can't Make It. :( Might have something to do with working until 5pm and living 150 miles south of ya.
... mike ...
* But I'll be at The 2010 JLMBH with bells on! *
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Originally posted by mcgroundstalker:
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* But I'll be at The 2010 JLMBH with bells on! *
What a picture that paints!!!!! :scared: :bigsmyl:
David
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I'm thinking Tinker bell :jumper:
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If you folks get together Wednesday Ill be there.No work hopefully.
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You guys are killing me ...having time after work to hunt :banghead:
I hunted yesterday and Sonny ran hard the whole time.He is showing his age however and it's still looking like he'll only run on Sat of the hunt
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Sonny is a good dog! I love that dog! we could put him in a sled and pull him around sunday. Or if Josh comes he could babysitt sonny.
Pete
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Good luck guys on the Wed hunt. Cant wait for stories.
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You getting any snow over that way> we keep getting a little in the western Adirondacks and I keep looking your way but seems you keep getting missed.
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No snow, we keep getting a dusting and that is it! We need cold and snow!! Hopefully we get it in the next week or so!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm WORKIN' ON IT!!!!!!!!!! :banghead:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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OK Chuck, you need to go back too the basics. You know the techniques that brought you to celebrity status
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Hmmmmm..... Maybe I need to "aim" for N.H.!!!!!
Can't have much of a "Noreaster" without it comin' out of the Northeast.....
(SORRY David!!!!!!!!!!) :scared:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Shawn- sorry, I would love to come up for a Wed hunt, but I am going to have to pass. I will save the gas money for more raffle tickets. Hope all is well. Happy birthday to Cindy and if you need anything else just let me know! See you in a few weeks.
-Matt :thumbsup:
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Chuck, I think you have lost your touch! I was up north today and even they don't have any snow.There's usually 3-5 feet by now, there was only 8".I think you are spending to much time in the Goodwill!!!!!!! PS: find any good deals lately?
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Ah, Chuck just needs a shot or two of purple hooch, and I bet he'll dance up a noreaster that we'll remember for a good long time...
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Ah, Chuck just needs a shot or two of purple hooch
Not a good idea :knothead: if Chuck ends up passed out all we'll get is rain
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Oh No Chris! Did ya have to mention "purple hooch" again! Now I'm gettin' flashbacks of Chuckster all wound up at Kens moms place....... :eek: .......
... mike ...
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Oh No Chris! Did ya have to mention "purple hooch" again! Now I'm gettin' flashbacks of Chuckster all wound up at Kens moms place
:scared: This is exactly what I'm talking about :scared:
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Still five of us bunny busters left from this photo
that have made every hunt, I believe......
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/1stbh.jpg)
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6.... You left out Sonny!!
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Dang! How could I forget Sonny :notworthy:
Good call Keith!!
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It's "Groundhog's Day" and the woodchucker says.....
SNOW's COMIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
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Looks like it was a cold day.
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I can make it tomorrow...almost positive. Anyone else?
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I'll be there tomorrow!
David, thanks a million (stickers) my friend.
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Leave your bow home Jamie, just bring a short trout net.
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Been listening to Waylon and Jamie Johnson, spray capping, dipping, cresting and fletching arras all day except for a little bit looking for tree rats but werent any about so Ill be good and ready for some arrow flingin fresh air tomorrow.
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I would Iz, but then I wouldnt be able to hound dog through the nasty stuff without getting snagged. Besides, where would I throw then net when I jump on Terry's inevitable rabbit?? :biglaugh:
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Hey Dave.....you can put me down for a macaroni salad side dish.....
Trab
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Jamie, now stop that! You know I don't do well under pressure! I might just leave the bow at home and flush them for you! : )
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I will see you guys at 3:30 tomorrow. Last warm-up before the hunt!! I may be passing a kidney stone, on my hands and knees in agony and puking about an hour ago!! I am good now though, so hopefully I stay good. I need a walk with a few good men to stir things up!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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What a mental picture shawn .Hope you will be alright
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Yeah,what Art said.
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Dang Shawn, thats where that red snow comes from.Ouch!!!! Hope your feeling better.Maybe you could use some rest pal.At the very least, let me jump the rose bushes and you stand by with an arrow at the ready.
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... :( ... :( ... :( ... Wish I Could Be There. I'll just have to make up for it in a couple weeks!
... mike ...
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Hmmmmm..... This man dives head first into a "razor bush" and a kidney stone brings him to his knees????? :confused:
Sounds like he's passing a flint arrowhead to me!!!!!!!!!! :scared:
Hope ya feel better SOON Shawn!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Izzy:
Been listening to Waylon and Jamie Johnson.....
What.... no Blood Monkey's ??????
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No Keith, the Blood Monkeys are real tough on music piracy and thats how I get most of my tunes.If they ever caught me burning their tunes who knows what might become of me.And besides they only have one actual song writen. :scared:
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Guys, just got home from the hospital!! I passed one stone and have another smaller to go, good thing it is out of the kidney. Bad news it has to get to my bladder, that is what kills me. I am gonna cancel tomorrow's warm-up, doc said to take it easy. Sorry guys!! Also for the guys who don't check the thread often, Camodip(Lonnie) from Camodip has donated a free dip of a bow of your choice!! Check out the thread and specials he is offering us TG members, the stuff is sweet and don't forget to Thank these fine folks for their donations!! I am pretty dopey from the pain killers, so I am off to bite bullets and take some more drugs!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Originally posted by Huntrdfk:
Alright all.......we are still a few side dishes short on the food list......near as I can tell conservatively there are about 65-70 people coming to this event, graciously hosted at Shawn and Cindy's home. That being said, I count 40 people that have signed up to bring some type of food item....surely 3 of the remaining 30 or so can step up and bring a side dish.
Here is the up to date list with the side dishes at the top......3 more are needed......
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 3----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese), Woodchucker (Macaroni Salad),
Trab (Macaroni Salad)
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), StoneKnife(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people-------->StoneKnife, Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy
rolls and bread-------------> DrewsBow
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed,
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas---------->DrewsBow
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
Up to date food list, need 3 more side dishes, especially cole slaw......
David
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Rest up buddy, hope you get rid of that bugger soon!
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Something tells me Curt that a small kidney stone will only be a bump in the road for Shawn......albeit a painful one. :mad: Hope it passes soon Shawn!!!!!
David
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Man I hope it goes easy on ya Shawn. Dont feel bad about cancelling. Just get back to 100% so we have our huntmaster for the hunt.
Feel better my friend.
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Shawn, hope you feel better! If you get addicted to pain killers and need to see me at work, I'll have the golden Chariot come pick you up. I'll have the JLMBH video playing for the ride.
Seriously, hope this pass pain free. This will give Jamie time to get a catchers mit for the bun buns.
Also a few more rabbits might live and we will have the best kill to date this year!
OHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Hope you feel better shawn. :pray:
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Thanks guys, I can't sleep. I went thru this last year and it was worse, passed one as big as a kidney bean with no meds after having lithotripsey. Doc said he has only seen one passed bigger and the person was getting morphine. I had no drugs last year, this year Cindy made me get them as she said she could not stand seeing me in such pain. It is rough right now, I have the cold sweats and I know it is heading for my bladder as the pain is intense every now and than. Thanks for the kind words!! I would rather run thru a wild rose bush naked than deal with this and I just may go that to take my mind off of this!!(LOL!) See ya all soon!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn, I feel your pain man!!....I had to had to have mine blasted out too, spent 4 days in the hospital on Demerol for the first one. 14 months later I must have still had a chunk left over that got stuck in my ureter, 2 days in the hospital on morphine! My wife, who's a nurse, wanted the drugs to shut me the heck up!!, she really didn't give 2 craps about seeing me in pain!!
for those of you who have never had them, I've always said, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy!. Feel better man!! :thumbsup:
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Sorry to hear Shawn! My wife has been plaqued with them and has had many stints (pun intented) in the hospital and actually came close to dying with septicemia once. So, I know what you're going through. Hang in there, it'll pass - I know, I know, bad puns!
Izzy, Jamie, I can host a few guys this afternoon down around my place if interested. Just Email me and we can work out the time and meeting place.
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Shawn, hope you feel better soon. Those things are no fun.
How many arrows would you folks recommend bringing for the hunt. I hear lots of stories about lost/dropped arrows and don't want to be short when the time comes for that all important shot. I also don't want to lug too much stuff with me either.
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I carry as many as I can, with a good number being old bent or repaired arrows, that I dont mind losing.I would guess its about a dozen.
Last year as I was pushing the Island of Trees, I had a bunny run right towards me, passed between my legs and continued on behind me. I turned, verified there was no one behind me and shot, missing of course. I looked at the roses, shrugged, and kept on walking. But thats just me. Sometimes, the shrubs and thorns arent worth exploring for a less than perfect arrow... :goldtooth:
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A doz is what I was thinking. I have a good number of bent arrows that i will put field points and wingnuts on. I got to stop shooting those rock stumps, but does supply bunny arrows.
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Don't forget the metal bunny!
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He'll eat your arrows!
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Did ya guys get any snow up there?
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Not Enough Mike, they're saying Chucks dancing on Saturday!
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We need snow, no doubt!! We have cold and maybe an icnh on the ground. We need more!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Bunny!!!Bunny comin your way!!!Shoot'em
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Chuck, move your dance south and move that danged Jet Stream north and we can get the snow up here. They don't want it down in Dixie.
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Anyone shoot at any rabbits lately? Im hoping to take a walk tomorrow or this weekend.
I dont even care if there is snow, as long as all the mud and muck is frozen.
15 days boys...
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Not that I can talk about :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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5 guys from PA are in for sure. What is still needed as far as food goes?
Thought we were gonna miss this year, but last year was too much fun.
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Glad to here your gonna make it. Once it's in your blood..You can't miss it..Bunny!!!
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We need about three more side dishes of cole slaw and potato salad Matt.......let me know what you can bring......
David
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I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Chuck try to keep this one in New york..Right around Albany...
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Shawn (and others) - I just posted in our TGMM forum and as the post refers to this annual event (which I have always respected), I felt I would like to copy it here - Hope you don't mind.
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I just want to slip in here that I received my package (last weeks Karma offer) from Mike Clark (GAstumpshooter) today. All of the items were in perfect shape and it included BOTH bags of nocks, extra inserts and points, and something else. I must say it was a very nice package.
Oh, the "something else" was a DVD of the 2009 Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt. I have been reading about this annual event every year on Tradgang for as long as I can remember - and that's about as long as I've been here, as I recall. Not only is it always a great pre and post thread but all the monies raised from their on site auction goes towards the TG St. Judes Annual auction (to the best of my knowledge). I have had both cyber and real time friends attend the hunt (such as Swampbuck and Killdeer, just to mention a couple), and Swampbuck has even "taken me with him" a couple of times (in the form of a hunt arrow with my name on it that he carries to shoots/hunts). Needless to say I was tickled to recive this additional item (the DVD) and will enjoy it the more, each time I view it.
Thank you so much, Mike.
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Good luck to all on the Bunny Hunt and all it involves. :thumbsup:
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Why You Old Jarhead!!!!! :bigsmyl:
Sure would be nice if you could make it up sometime Bernie!!!!!
I too will be taking you hunting with me at this years Bunny Hunt. I have a choker that you made,Killy ended up with it,She sent it to Kenny(adkmountainken),and he gave it to me.....
I wear it often when hunting My Friend,It's got alot of Good spirit behind it!!!!! Heck,I might even manage to kill a Bunny this year while I'm wearing it!!!!! :archer:
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I think Ken used up all the MOJO in that choker Chuckster, thats why it ain't snow'n...lol!
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LOL - extra luck, Woodchucker. (Don't "choke" up at the wrong moment. ;) )
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Bernie, very nice!! Let us know what ya think of the DVD!! Jamie, this beat up ol'man got out tonite after work. I am pretty sore but managed a 1/2 hour with Mollie and Max coming along. I saw 4 and had 5 shots, would of been more but Molly kept the bunnies moving!! There is a bit of snow in the fileds and thickets but we need more, everyone concentrate on this Tuesday and Weds. they are saying a chance at snow. Looks good for bunnies, they are out there and we are gonna get after them soon!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Whats this I hear, Chucks gonna choke :help: Does that mean we aint getting snow :confused:
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(I hope he doesn't, Stone Knife - LOL)
My pleasure, Shawn, and I will. Looks like this weekend (here) will be a good one for watching it and some others that I have on loan (all rain in this corner of NC, they say).
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Im hoping to have a few guys here Sunday for a little hunt....have a few loose ends to tie down first, but I will post here as soon as I know.
I have faith in you Chuck...Im still impressed after all the snow from the first hunt I attended.
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
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You'll love it Bernie !! thanks for the kind words
The beagle music you'll here in the back ground is my man Sonny and he sings a puuuurdy tune although I may be partial LOL
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Izzy and I went out for a couple hours the other day and saw 4 or 5 but they were moving and we didn't get any shots. We did kill a basketball though! It was just too tempting.
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I must be gettin' old so please excuse me for asking...... Why Do We Want Snow For This Bunny Hunt? I have a pretty good idea of why but would like to hear from the experts. :p
... mike ...
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So everyone can look around and ask..... "Where's Mikey?????" :confused:
:bigsmyl: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
(ya know we LOVE ya Mike!!!!! It wouldn't be the same without ya!!!!!)
Oh Great Spirit!!!!! Hear My Prayer and Grant My Request!!!!!
We need SNOW So That We May Hunt The Bunnys!!!!!
Please send snow as high as my Brother Waysiah's neck,to our sacred hunting grounds in Selkirk N.Y.
Oh Great One!!!!! HEAR OUR WAR CRY!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Or do ya mean... waysiah?
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This expert says we need snow so we do not trash my house to bad. A hundred guys walking in and out over frozen ground eventually turns it to mud! We need to be able to see the bunnies and each other and it also makes finding our arrows so much easier!! Snow and temps in the low teens would make it perfect!! Jamie, what time, if early enough I will go, just need to be home in time for the super bowl!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I dont watch the super bowl. :goldtooth:
I was thinking a meet time around 2 here...but I didnt realize the game was Sunday.
Might turn into a solo hunt. :D
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I'm game for some BSing (bunny stomping) Haven't seen a Superbowl in a bout 9 years.
Jamie,
I might not have my Voodoo stick back in time for Feb 20th. I'll let you know to adjust the list within the 5 days it will take to ship.
I'll stomp some pickers if ya want. It's for selfish reasons I want to get out, but then again when isn't it for any of us?
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I hope you guys get half the snow that we are supposed to get tonight and tomorrow. And put Mikey on a toboggan, so he can breathe.
Killdeer :D
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"Super Bowl"? What's the "Super Bowl"? Is that some kind of 55 gallon flush toilet or something? Can we use it at the next bunny hunt not to trash Shawns house up?
... mike ... :D ...
* Thanks fer thinkin' 'bout me Killy! You're Sweet!
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The beagle music you'll here in the back ground is my man Sonny and he sings a puuuurdy tune although I may be partial LOL
That's my kind of music Tom :thumbsup: Joe and I are taking the pups out today just so we can listen to the music :clapper: :jumper:
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I used to love listening to the music of my "Sloopy" around here. Sloopy never hunted for folks, as she hated the sound of shooting, but she loved to chase rabbits and tree rats for herself. I loved her typically Beagle "happy song" and "happy tail", seen and heard through the local trees. She loved if someone went with her, as long as they didn't carry anything long-ish that looked to her like it might shoot. Finally the neighborhood built up enough there was too much traffic so I had to put up a fence and "retire" her from the surrounding woods, swamps, and "roads" - so we could grow old "together". Believe it or not, I fear she is getting there faster than I - she's still a pip though.
BEFOR - 1997, "But Ahm not sure Ah want to be a huntin' dawg."
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/sloopy1997.jpg)
AFTER - A few months ago, "Shhh, quiet, Ahm restin' ('n dreamin' of rabbits)."
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/SloopySackout.jpg)
Forgive the slight deviation but perhaps you can take Sloopy along on the bunny hunt (in your minds) also - she probably would enjoy the St. Jude Auction too, she loves happy folks - :biglaugh: .
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Buster in lock down
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Bernie, are you saying that little pup of yours is 23yrs old. That is one long and happy relationship you are blessed with.
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Alfred
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Oooops :o No, that was a typeo, which I will correct now - LOL Still a long/happy 13 years relationship though.
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Terry, that was a fun hunt but next time Ill bring a scoped rifle with a bipod, those rabbits were spooky.Sorry for the basketball, it was the voices in my head that made me shoot it, or was that you saying "Shoot It"? Nice critter collection too man.
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How does basketball taste? I heard you made an excellent kill shot!
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Think its a no-go for tomorrow. Might have to wait til the big hunt.
If anyone is interested in a hunt here at my place, just pm me and we can try to get it done before the season ends. I can almost gurantee a shot or three.
Otherwise, Im counting the days....
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Too bad Jamie I was looking forward to seeing some people again. Let me know if you are heading out on the weekends I'm usually up for it.
Going out Stump shooting in about 30 minutes to hone my skills.
If anyone wants to get together tomorrow let me know. I have good stump shooting land to go on but not great small game hunting property.
The El Grande hunt is fast approaching, I'm feeling the nerves in my tummy. Maybe its too much coffee but I like to think Its excitement so I'll leave it at that.
OHHHHHH YYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Fell asleep woke up and it's page 45 !!! David what food do we still need ?
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Hey Bob, we still need a couple of dishes of potato salad, then we should be set........
David
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Guys, you are all slipping, pg. 2!! Come on it is on!! We have some awesome raffle stuff and more coming!! We have a bow from Hill Country coming, I just have to set it up with 4runr, he was gracious enough to get it donated for us!! That is sweet. I have been busy getting the house ready and setting things up! We may get some snow weds. so keep your fingers crossed!! I am heading out soon to help my daughter(Heather) with her weapons training! She has decided to be an MP in the US Army, we were not real thrilled at first but we are proud of her and the pride she shows when she talks of serving her country!! She is an excellent shot too!! See you all soon!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn, tough decision for her. If you guys have any questions about the hoooah life, ask away. Damon has been there too...Reserve, National Guard or Active?
Im getting some stuff together for the raffle myself. Seeing what I can come up with is half the fun...
Might take a solo walk later on if things work out...
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I solicited a couple of Donations for the raffle from Brian Oleson and Havoc Archery and Scotty, owner of Habana Premium Cigar Shop.I got a bunch of my own stuff too.This is gonna be good.
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For the raffle I have some stuff, including a 55# Ben Pearson recurve. A knife set ,shooting glove and a couple of other things. I may throw in a walking stick that I carved also......
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Wow Izzy, Habana Premium Cigar Shop! I buy from them regularly, good folks!
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Yeah,Scott is a good guy.I remember him from a tiny shop in the local mall about 13 years ago.Now hes big time.He hunts a bit with wheels maybe he'll show at the hunt next year with a stick bow.
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Huh....everyone must be watching a game or something... :D
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What game ? David put me down for 5lbs of potato salad.
Bob
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Got it Bob, thanks....... :thumbsup:
Sorry Terry, as a Dolphins fan I was pulling for the AFC......
David
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Ya know Bob I didn't call ya that I was home cause I thought you'd be watchin the game guess I shoulda called and told ya your toy was here so ya coulda strung her up
No bunnies up north this weekend conditions were tuff on the dog and he only ran 1 a short distance
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I am gonna take a walk tomorrow with the bunny bow!! I will have time to do the rabbit valley and the circular field. Wish we had some snow so I could see them bunies better, but it should be good. I saw a bunch of sign in there during deer season. I will let ya know how I did tomorrow evening!!! Bunnies Beware!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OOOOOOHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!! :jumper:
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Check list:
bow, check.
4" pvc quiver full of bunny arrows, check.
penned up insanity ready to unleash on small mammal, check.
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No problem David! Drew Brees hails from my alma mater at Purdue, so I really couldn't lose. They just played better than the Colts. They deserved to win!
Now, let's get dancing for some snow! Supposed to get a little on Wed. from what the prognosticators are saying!
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well... it was good game... for a while at least.. :banghead: :(
i need to now focus on bunny huntin..
gaff
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Good luck Shawn. I might get out for a quick walk today myself.
Getting close now.
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Maybe next year I will be able to host a warmup for a few.In the last 2 weeks 4 yotes have been removed from my latest bunny chasing hideaway.This will definately help the bunnies there.Ive only seen one since deer season ended.
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I just took a quick walk around the pond out back, then down through the cedars(for those of you that have been here). Usually I see atleast 5 rabbits...doesnt matter when, or what the weather is. I saw none today. Very little tracks and sign.
Now coyote sign...that's a whole new subject.
All in all, a good walk. I saw three deer. I saw the first turkey buzzard of the year too.
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Black Widow-8
Morrison-1
Harold Couch-1
Griffin-2
Pearson-2
AMF Wing-1
Shakespeare-1
RER-4 that I can think of...
Leon Stewart-1
Hoyt-3
Bob Lee-4
Bear-10
Aim-1
Chaparral-1
Shrew-2
Legend-1
Mikuta-1
Mahaska-1
Big River-1
Whisperstik-2
Dryad-1
Monte Dunaway-1
Timberhawks-2
Centaurs-3
DAS-2
Zipper-1
Great Northern-1
Ambush-1
Hummingbird-1
Saxon-1
Custom By Corky-1
GL Mantis-1
Kabekona-1
Dale Dye-1
Chekmate-1
Martin-1
Mahaska-1
Kempf-1
Ancient Spirits-1
A.S. Kadiak-1
Iron Mountain-1
Tomahawk-1
Treadway-1
Ridge Runner-1
Toelke-1
Mohawk-1
Seflbows-6ish...
49 Bowyers, 84 bows.
If you dont see your bow listed, let me know!!
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On another note...I will be bringing my Kerner original bow too, although it isnt shootable. Im hoping one of you fine gentlemen will guide me along the ways of bringing it back to life. :readit:
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To windy and cold today to hunt, got home and the postman pulls up!! I have been getting donations almost every day and today was special!! It was a long box about 8"s wide and 3ft. long. The contents were amazing!! I have been at this a long time and I have never seen such artwork!! Truly beautiful!! Wait and I will let ya know soon!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Good stuff and nobody has checked in!! Be back later with an update, some sweet stuff, see above for a taste! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn, with all your teasing, you must have driven the girls crazy in High School. You gotta give us a little more than this. :pray:
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I'm looking forward to this hunt! Shawn, your killing me with this artwork stuff.
Jamie, I'd love a warm up but as you already know, I haven't been married long enough to take Valentines day off. I saw a deer on Sunday stump shooting. Just stood there for me like it knew it wasn't season anymore. I managed to break a few nocks off and lose 2 blunts. I was shooting terrible just couldn't concentrate on anything.
These bunnies better run past me if they want a chance!!!
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Shawn ain't much of a picture guy, but when he says he got some nice stuff... You had better believe him! I'm picture backwards also. :rolleyes: Glad someone else posted the kids quivers, arrows, and JLMBH belt buckles sent to me for the raffle table. This is gonna be the best yet!
OOOHHHHHHHHH YYEEAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
... mike ... :jumper: ...
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stone knife, that Alfred is one fine looking dog, how's he hunt?
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OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH
Looks like chucker is dancin like crazy. Crossing my fingers it goes north.
I can't wait to see the prizes at this years raffle man o man do they sound sweet. Keep up the good work Shawn your an amazing person to do all this for the kids.
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Ok, I'll be post 700 of this thread........OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Chuck Fix your aim!!!!
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Yeah, keep it west of you know where....... :bigsmyl:
David
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Europe?
Killdeer
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Ahhhhh NUTS!!!!!!!!!! Can't find the DANG Compass AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! :banghead:
(I had it just the other day.....) :confused:
Oh Well, Looks like my mocassins are followin' my nose!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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As I said what arrived earlier is truly afine piece of art, all six of them!! Kye from Great Basin Footed Shafts sent us a half dozen of his artwork. They are 23/64th barrel tapered to 5/16ths. They are POC footed with Purpleheart and have Purpleheart self nocks w/ Grey Goose fletch, spined 58-61#s and weigh within 10 grains of each other. They also have black and silver fine cresting. I am awed by Kye's work, truly the best I have seen!! I am telling you if ya want the best footed shaft around with the beauty to match get a hold of him!! Thanks again bud!! I will try to get a pic. posted. Someone Pm me your e-mail and I can send them one to put on here!! These alone would be worth buying a ton of raffle tickets!! ->>>------------> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Round & Round The Woodchucker Goes!!!!! and where the snow falls, NOBODY KNOWS!!!!!!!!!!
(Hopefully Selkirk!!!!!) :pray:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm Dancin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Footed arrows !! Now were talking. My spine too !!
Tom, I thought you were breaking it in for me. :saywhat:
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I think Chucks doing it, There's a big front moving in for tomorrow night-allegedly-, supposed to blanket the entire NE. :pray:
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stone knife, that Alfred is one fine looking dog, how's he hunt?
Alfred, is hunting better than we expected for a pup his age, Joe and I are having a blast with those dogs. He is eight months old and can hunt better than our year and a half old dog.
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Shawn,
Thought Id give you a heads up, I may not be attending the shoot after all, Ill know more this weekend. My father in law is in ICU in ashville North carolina, my wife just flew there this morning. Doesnt look good. I fully intend on sending the food and raffle items I signed up to bring though. Ill send them with Bob and Tom if I dont make it.
Pete Smith
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Shawn, you have my Email and you can send the pictures and I'll post them for you.
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Pete, thinking of you and the family, take care of them first.
The way Chucks aim is going, Shawn is going to have to move south.
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:bigsmyl: :archer: :archer: :archer:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Pete, I hope things work out for the best.
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Peter, hope all is well!! I hope ya can still make it but we all understand!! All the best to you and the family!! Gonna make a post later with some info. I will edit the thread for a please read. We are getting some snow, they cannot pinpoint it but at least a couple inches and maybe as much as 6"s or more, now let's keep it cold,cold,cold!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Originally posted by ishiwannabe:
Also, if anyone is interested in a warm-up-esque hunt next Sunday or Monday, let me know and we can start arranging it. I vote for Monday, as Sunday is Valentine's day and I dont want my permission to attend the JLMBH to be revoked. :readit:
I'd be down for a get together. We'll be in Harrisburg at the sports show sat and sunday, but monday looks good
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Peter, Best wishes to you and your family! I hope everything turns out for the best.
Chuck now your talking!!!(Dancin) I know that Greyhound has canceled all services to and from NYC and will only travel as far as Utica. The train (Amtrak) wants to cancel but isn't 100% yet and will know come Morning. Long Island railroad has canceled all trains according to one of our marketers from Long island and NYC courts have already closed. All schools are closed.
I think we will get at least a dustin!!! I have my shovel ready to play!
:thumbsup: OOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHH!!!!!
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I'm wishin' to get some of this snow storm up in our "Bunny Killin' Zone" around the Selkirk area. It's gonna be a big one... So they say. All City Hospitals are preparing for the worst. That puts me back on the job at 4am Wednesday without knowledge of when I can go home. :( If I keep thinking about the bunny hunt it will make my time at work pass quickly. Wish I could find my dvd of last years hunt... I'd keep it playin' on my desk top all day long!
... mike ... :archer:
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Me too Mike!!!!! I'm heading in at midnifght..... I may be WORKING!!!
But I'll be DANCIN' around the train yard all night!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmyl:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Peter,
Let me know what I can do ! You know I'm here for anything.
Bob
Tom, I may bum a ride with you if ya got room.
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You guys are the best, so far not much change on my Father in law, My wife is with him now and basically life is on hold till they figure out whats wrong. They really dont have a clue now.We will see, Bob, ill call yah tommorrow.had to get a new cell phone today, the one I have suddenly gave out today.
pete
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I will post info tomorrow!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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It's snowing..Chuck your doing good..
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:bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
N.H. Be Dammed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Sorry David!!!!! I just can't turn down a good Noreaster!!!!!) ;)
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Woodchucker, take off the cowboy boots! Everything is hitting South of us! Put on some Penny Loafers or something and move it North!
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Hope all goes well Pete,I'll be home all weekend...well I may "need" to exersize Sonny but I'll be around if ya need anything 585-507-5322 verizon cell just let me know
Bob you know I wouldn,t leave ya hangin LOL and not that you'd forget but there's a package for you at my house I could thro in the truck tonite and drop off after the club meeeting but it would likely be after 9
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With the hunt so close i thought there would be alot more chatting on here. Everyone must be busy getting their arrows ready. :archer:
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Not even a real dusting here. Hope you got more up there Shawn...
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:mad: :banghead:
Move NORTH!!!!! My Storm..... Move NORTH!!!!!!!!!!
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Hope more comes in tonight. I mean my driveway was practically melted clean by the time I got home from work.
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I've got a doz woodies footed with 2413's just about ready for fletching. I'm getting real excited about this hunt, even if there is not much snow. :campfire:
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Tom, Strung her up and she's a shooter ! That Bear takedown latch system is sweet !!!
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Don't know what happened,,We only got 2" down here. It looked a lot better this morning..It's not over yet..Snow coming for early next week. Chuck work it...Focus..
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Tony,
Looking forward to meeting a fellow wisconsinite. Even though I am a new yorker, I grew up in WI.
Last time I was in your neck of the woods I was smelting in a huge blizzard. Didn't catch more than a 5 gal bucket all night but I caught and released 2 huge lawyer fish and my biggest ever walleye.
My Dad lives in Wausau and is a new member here. Look him up and say Hi!
He drew a bear tag this year and I think he is going near Ashland with his new Big River Longbow.
Perhaps you 2 can car pool at the next years JLMBH.
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well , an update, my father in law is doing better. Id like to know why the medical proffesion charges us so much when they pretty much "guess whats wrong with people. Doctor House? anyone? anyway looks like Ill be a heading to the bunny hunt unless something else happens after all. Ill need the decompression! back to making my arrows.
Pete
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Dam near got beat to death with a shoebar last night!!! Snowing like a booger,and I'm snowdancin' around the trainyard..... One of my fellow Car Inspectors comes walking up and asks,"You feeling OK???" "Never Better!!!" I replied..... "What the hell are ya doin'???" he asks..... In mid-spin I respond,"Snow Dancin" as I'm stomping around..... "SNOW DANCING!!!!! Why you CRAZY Old Indian,I oughta take this bar and beat ya in the head!!!!! It's snowing like the devil and you want MORE?????" I quickly spin and pick up the pace,as I make a beeline for the North Yard.....
"Ha Ha Ha!!!!! I HOPE IT SNOWS 3 FEET!!!!!" I holler over my shoulder,as I leave him standing in a cloud of fresh powder..... :bigsmyl:
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pete glad to hear things are going better for pops. Looking forward to meeting you.
Chuck, watch out for those shoe bars.
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Ok whats this doing half way down page 2?
We didn't get any snow in the Adirondacks :( May be Wahington can bail us out and send some up our way.
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Kinda like a "stimulus" package, right Tony?
David
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Pete, Glad to read things are looking better. I know what you mean. The VA grief counselor called about my dad a couple of weeks ago....said it was "time". Here we are three weeks later and dad is still doing well and much better than just holding on...
Cold and blustery here today. The sun has melted the snow we got, except for in the shade.
So far Monday is looking good. I need anyone who is coming to PM me so I know roughly how many so I can plan accordingly. Meet time still up in the air, so Im wanting suggestions for those of you who are working and such.
OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Yeh Dave. they have given everything else away, why not some snow.
Jamie. I have a piece of pvc I plan on turning into a quiver. have you got any photo's of ypurs, particularly how you attach the strap. Also how do you carry yours?
Tony
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No pictures. I based it on a tube style and cut out an oval. For a strap I used braided 55o chord and just tied it on. Four years and that quiver is still going strong, although the fabirc is torn and ragged from the thick stuff.
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This is the quiver that I just made one for me one for Joe. It's a piece of 4" thin wall sewer pipe with 4" styrene end caps i used this to make it a lighter weight. the pipe is cut 35" long and the opening is 15" x 4" I just cut slits with a dremal tool to put the strap on it's just a length of flat cable pulling line compliments of the phone co. :bigsmyl: all I did is tie a knot in it to secure it in place, the lower hole is in line with the edge of the opening the upper hole is in the back side, this allows the quiver to sit right the quiver is worn across the back then slid under the arm when I need an arrow
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How nice Jim... And in Snow Camo too. :p
... mike ...
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I was going to get some sewer pipe but the sch40 was free so I will have to put up with the weight, oh well. I like the strap idea, I have some webbing straps that will do that. I will leave mine in "snow camo" too. May be positive thinking will get us some snow for the hunt.
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For bunny hunting on your own, it doesnt have to be pretty or tough. For bunny hunting with the huntmaster Shawn and gang, it better be tough. I think the PVC will serve you well, and it is a good "back up", lol.
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I bought a tube and am making 3 right now. Not sure how I want to finish them yet but I have seen Blue print tubes with a strap already on them. In fact all you would have to do is put a hole in the side for a few arrows to come out and you are all set.
Maybe we can truck snow in like the Olympics. Some places cant get rid o it fats enough and here we are begging for it.
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Just think....a week. Then its on!
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I'm pretty excited about this hunt, I'm just looking to have a good time!
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Can't come fast enough for me. I do need some time away from work and more work....... The first time I hear "BUNNY!" I think I'm gonna pass out! Just to see everyone again is cool and then, to bust a few rabbits makes it wonderful.
... mike ... :archer: ...
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This will be my first time there and I can't wait. Can someone give kind of a rundown of how the raffle(s) work? Buckets? Draw a name and that person picks? Just curious.
Are there a lot of shot opportunities on the bunnies? The briars sound pretty rough. Should I bring a spare pint of blood? :D
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The shots at bunnies are hard to keep track of. There are a lot. The briars are rough...you will bleed, but I dont know if anyone will be able to transfuse you, even if you bring your own blood. :D
The raffle usually is done by Shawn and family. They usually pick an item, then draw a ticket for that item. The items are usually mind blowing.
Mikey, I hope I get to see you in action again this year my friend. One of the many highlights from last year was retrieving your bunny.
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Yeah I can't wait....BUNNY!!!!!!
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Sitting here fletching up some raffle carbon arrows. Be prepared to bleed,cause if you aren't bleeding you are not doing it right. These little buggars hold tight and like to be stepped on before jumping. Can't wait, sure wish my Little Cowboy bud was gonna be there.(need some one to finish my bunnies)LOL. It will be a blast for all involved, OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
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Yes... YES... OH YES Jamie!... Was is that good for you too? :rolleyes:
... mike ...
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Yes... YES... OH YES Jamie!... Was is that good for you too?
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I was looking forward to meeting you guys but now I think I might just hide in the rose bushes hoping no one notices me. :jumper:
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You can't hide from Mikey.........
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from what I hear, I could stand on a chair and he might not be able to see me :)
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Hey! Anybody remember some of the "good quotes" from past JLMBH's? I'll start with...
* Brent asking: "Hey Shawn! Can I Shoot This Rabbit?!" * (Maybe he forgot why we were there.)
... mike ... :p ...
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Here we go with the short jokes again... :p That's OK. I can take it. In fact, I kinda like the fuss.
... mike ... aka Waysiah ... :D ...
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Mikey, you just need a hug,you'll be all warm and fuzzy in one more week!!!
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Hey Mikey, are you dancing?, cause I think your aims gettin better. We are getting snow here in western NY on the shores of lake ontario!
Pete
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Hey Mike, Tucker sent me this hero shot to post :thumbsup:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/DSCF0050.jpg)
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I love this photo.You can see the guys down in back and how think it is..Mike great shot.Man you where lock right on that bunny.One fluid motion and the arrow was on it's way.That was great to be able to watch that happen..Jim thanks for posting that...BUNNY!!!
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great shot, good day for hunting in Myrtle beach SC got over night 3 to 5 inches of snow.. Rabbits would show up great..they have a 26 mile running race today and most of the runners sure will be cold.
Bill
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I think it's the camera angle or possibly some very fine trick photography, but doesn't Mike look taller than the Bunny in this one :bigsmyl:
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Gotta tell ya the action witnessed before my shot was grand! All of us in a circle around that valley and rabbits moving like pin balls in an arcade game! This Is True! Lots and lots of bunnies all over the place. Arrows zippin' around! Jamie doin' a swan-dive into the thorns! What A Blast!
* Many, many bunnies because of the thorn cover. Think about it for a moment... If you were a hawk or coyote you would think twice before mixing with all that wild rose cover. So... Rabbit Heaven!
... mike ... :archer: ...
PS... Take another look at my photo. Can you see why we ask you to wear a bright color on this hunt?
PPS... Thanks Tucker & Jim for the pic. :)
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RAAABBIITTTTTTT!!!!
Mike I'm with ya, somtimesstanding back and enjooyng is for fun than jumping in! especially in the case of the thorns.
I'll dive in too because I, for some reason I can wait to bleed.
Bring it on!!!!
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I'm eating a whole bunch of red meat this week trying to bolster the reserves of blood.
We have a blood drive in this area, this week. Hmmm. I wonder if they will give some back that I have given over the years. :)
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Sorry guys, I have not been on in a few days.Here is some info everyone needs to know!! EVERYONE MUST PAY $15 FOR THE B-B-Q!! You will not be able to purchase raffle tickets until you have proof of paying for the BBQ. I have to do this as we are getting 80 half chickens but we have a lot of guys who may come that never posted about the BBQ. We may have 100 guys or 70 so if ya do not get a chicken don't complain. You still have to pay the $15 as I said so many people never posted!! Also we did not get any snow, so parking is gonna be at the airport and along the road in front of the house. The lawn is off limits, unless it is real cold, below 20 or so!! Hopefully we get a lil' tuesday as thereis another chance of snow than. There is a bit in the areas we hunt like rabbit valley, briarback mountain and the honeyhole, plus the island of trees as well! Please pass this info along and have guys read this post!! Looking real good!!(except for the snow!) OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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We get plenty of shots as a group we had over 400 last year!! I think Big Ed got 200 of those!!(LOL!!) BUNNY is the proper term, we don't yell rabbit as these are a different breed around here and they don't respond to yelling rabbit!! Guys are going gun hunting today, so I hope they don't do real well. Between the gun hunting and me and bowhunting we have killed 40 or so this year. There are still plenty out there and we have not even hunted the good spots, so everyone be ready, it is gonna be good!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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here's a pic of a half dozen arrows I just finished up for the raffle, nothing to fancy, just a good workin' mans arrow...ipe footed cedars, 29" bop with 160 gr. heads spined 62-64 and weighing 598-608
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/fletching/09buck003.jpg)
I've got one other thing for the raffle, it's a joint effort between LAR43 and myself, more Larry than me. ( oh and Doug Campell had a hand in it but he doesn't know it) but you'll just have to wait to see it.
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Nice arrows Larry! Think they will work fine for me too. :D
Im gonna have to cancel the Monday hunt I was going to host...too many other irons in the fire at the moment, and it appears I may have to go to a meeting about my dad at the VA. Sorry to those that were planning on attending. I guess we will just have to wait a week for the real thing.
Shawn, sounds like a good idea to me. This way, the main cost gets dealt with, and Im sure most of us cant eat a whole half chicken anyway. Besides, I havent been to any of these hunts and walked away hungry...
Hope for snow. If not, atleast for cold.
OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Hey guys, my 7 yr old nephew is coming and his arrows are really small diameter. Any ideas of what to put over the field points to blunt them? 22' are too small. Otherwise I'll have to swipe my daughters carbons.
Pete
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Half a chicken for $15 sounds good to me Shawn! Does the person doing the BBQ need an expert chicken choker to help out? :rolleyes: I'm In!
* Pete... About kids arrows... I like to think field points would be OK. It's us fellas shootin' 40#'s and better that should be using blunts or the like. Everyone Please Remember... NO BROADHEADS!
... mike ...
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What type of arrows Pete? Wood? Aluminum/carbon? If they are wood, then wingnutters would be fine...or even a regualr bolt screwed onto the taper. If they have inserts, just buy a few hardened screws and a couple of bolts to go with them for weight. They dont have to be pretty, just deadly.
Everyone should bring atleast one field tip though...ya have to shoot the steel before you can hunt, and it would suck to make it through the steel and NOT pop the balloon. :jumper:
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Just got done watching the video of last years' hunt(great job again Bill)and I can't wait for next weekend."BUNNNNNNYYYYYY"!!! "COMIN' ATCHA"!!! :bigsmyl:
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Shawn, You can't kill them if you don't shoot at them. Keep it safe and have fun. Ready to hit some thick stuff, can't wait. Hope to video some of the young ones in the youth hunt. Big Ed
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Guys remember only $5 is going for the chicken!! The other $10 is going to the kids, this will raise a minimum of $800 for the kids if we get 80 people. The way it is going we may have 80 but we could have 100. The gun guys came back at 5pm, they saw close to 50 bunnies and got 8, they had a hell of a time seeing them with no snow,everyone say a prayer and someone else do a dance as woodchucker is a lil' off this year!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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The weather forecast for Selkirk calls for snow flurries most of next week. Hope we get at least a couple inches on the ground by Saturday. I'm ready to hunt with or without snow. Bet the whole gang is! We gotta break the total of 19 this year!
OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
... mike ... :archer: ...
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Start shooting more Mikey! :jumper:
I dont know about you guys, but I NEED to get out there and hunt.
OOOOOOOOHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
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Mikey,,, cant you do a dance ballet in your pink Tu Tu or something??? We're counting on you man!
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Thanks guys, I'll try to screw on a nut. I know its light poundage but I'd hate to get shot in the butt with it, definately leave a mark.
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Next week at this time I'll be heading back to Shawns for day two of bunny hunting with the gang. :jumper: This is almost as fun as indoor sports. :rolleyes: Hey!... Great Idea! Maybe I'll keep my brush chaps on. (Fer indoor action) Honey, ven a ca', it's Valentines Day and I have something special for you! :eek:
... mike ... :D ...
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Aaiiiii!!!
Dejame sola!!! :scared:
I'll get my spurs.
Killdeer
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You romantic devil you,Mike.Looks like a chance of a little snow Tues...lets hope. :pray:
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Shawn,
Looking for a spot at the Leonard Hotel saturday night. Got a small space on the floor left?
Pete
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Alright everyone, here is the up to date food list, it looks pretty good........I will bring it to the front later in the week.
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 5----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese), Woodchucker (Macaroni Salad),
Trab (Macaroni Salad), Wapiti Chaser (Potato Salad), KWC(Potato Salad)
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), Bahrzoo(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry, LAR43 (2)
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips, Cpnhgnlngct & Friends(2)
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people--------> Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo, Bahrzoo
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy, KWC
rolls and bread-------------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed, Homer
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas----------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
Getting close now.....OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Oh yeah, just finished a half dozen 35/55 Gold tips, four fletched w/4" pink feathers, left uncut for the raffle..........I hope the winner isn't afraid of pink :scared:
Man, I can't wait.....have Friday AND Monday off.....
David
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Gotta put the finishing touches on my raffle items. There just isn't enough hours in the day to get it all done. Need to put together a little leather and lace (and no I don't mean the kind that Mikeys talkin bout) this kinds to keep from cuttin yourself :banghead: Lookin forward to next weekend for sure. See ya'll friday night. Skippy
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Shawn, Joe and I are not going to be able to make it this year. My wife has to have her other wrist done on Mon. and with my daughters work and school schedule it would leave Donna with no help, her other wrist is not 100% so Joe and I will have to stay back to help out. Tough decision but one that I had to make.
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Jim you are a good man.I will miss you and the kids, enjoyed watching them last year. Big Ed
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Gonna miss ya Jim and Joe... But The Show Must Go On! :jumper: I'll kill a bunny for you buddy. Stay home and take care of that wonderful woman. I would do the same.
... mike ...
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Been working on my raffle donation...it is coming along nicely. Maybe a pic or two at some point.
Jim, Joe, sorry to hear that, but understandable.
Its gonna be good to get out, shoot, see some old friends and make new ones. Lets not forget killing bunnies.
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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About killing bunnies... Is anyone gonna be "up there" on Friday? How about a pre-hunt, hunt? After we help Shawn set-up, of course. :rolleyes:
... mike ...
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I can't wait for next Saturday, but as already has been said, not enough hours in the day to get raffel stuff, arrows, quivers and everything else ready. Who needs sleep :) . Can't sleep anyway thinking about this event. Been waiting to have the stars alighn for about 5 years now. I just hope momma dosn't find an excuse to keep me from coming. :pray:
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Joe Fikkema sent me a photo of what he is sending to Shawn for the St. Jude Kids. Trust me it is a work of art and something everyone will want to win.
Thanks Joe for what you're doing for the kids.
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Dave,
My wife and I have friends who own a high end grocery store. We spoke to them today and they are going to send some desserts.
Shawn- I will be there Fri evening with 15 bales of hay for your backstops.
If there is anything else let me know.
Matt
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Jim, sorry you and Joe aren't going to make it, I don't have to tell you you're doing the right thing......
Mikey, I will be there Friday....
Got it Homer, thanks.
David
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jim joe, going to miss you guys and we will get one for you. :archer:
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Jim and Joe, sorry to hear!! Guys we need people step up and bring the it the items Jim signed up to bring!! Drinks are real important too, so don't be shy about bringing a case of gatorade or a case of soda anything not in glass!! This is gonna be great, bunnies are out and about and we may get some snow as well. Jamie and Damon will be here to help set up and Tom(swampbuck) and Pete will come in early I believe. I could use one or two more. Mikey is coming around 1pm, but I hope to be done by than!! I don't want to many guys but 4 or 5 would be nice!! Wait until ya see the stuff for the raffle,it is beyond words!! I know I am gonna spend 2-3 hunge for a chance at some of this stuff!! Lets kill some bunnies and raise some money!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Sounds good Shawn. I am making a back quiver for the table...coming out nicely if I do say so myself. Few more ideas to include, and a few more stitches.
Friday should be nice with all the help. I dont mind, as long as I never have to snow blow the dog pooh again...
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YYYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!
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Shawn's right, without Jim we need a someone to step up to bring a couple of cases of Sportdrinks and a Main Dish.........HELP!!!!!!!
David
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I will get a couple of cases of sport drinks and a main dish.
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Thanks Jonathan. :thumbsup:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Frozen dog pooh and frozen bunny pooh!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Jim gonna miss seeing you and Joe..Hope it all go's well with your wife..See you at the Muzzy if not sooner..
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Shawn,
I can help set up. When should I get there?
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Jim,sorry to hear you and Joe can't make it...hope all goes well.Like Tuck said,see you at Muzzy if not sooner.
On the bright side it looks like we're gonna get some snow tonight thru tomorrow.Chuck,make sure you send some toward Selkirk.
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Shawn, I plan on getting up there by about 9-10 am Friday morning. I would be glad to help. Big Ed
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Shawn, You know I'd luv to be there to help out, but have to wait for Cade to get out of school. See ya about 6:30pm
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Dave,
Greg Will bring a couple cases of Gatorade for Jim & Joe.
Larry
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I dont want to be competitive but it's in my nature. I hope we have more fun than the MI Bunny hunt! There I said it.
Sounds like maybe an inch or two tomorrow. Hopefully it'll stick around.
4 days and a wake up boys!!!
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Snow will be nice, but Im not stressing about it. Easier to find our arrows....harder to see the bunnies.
I can almost hear the line of people advancing through the brush...
Much needed...cant wait.
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We do our job Jamie and it won't matter.......
-See pile
-Jump Pile
-Get cut
-Bunny runs from pile
-Jumper yells "BUNNY"
-Shooter shoots
-Dead bunny
Simple, isn't it?
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Well I havn,t seen a pic of what it is I,m picking up but from the web site I'd hafta say it's gonna be purdy and I'll be there to help set up Fri as well
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Bummer your not gonna be able to make it Jim I look forward to seeing you guys at these things take care
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snoooooooooow!!!
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Jim,
sorry to hear you wont be going, Looks like Josh isnt either. Bob and I will be traveling out together early sat morning
Pete
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Just dont forget your pruning shears or camera David!! :biglaugh:
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Arrows not included...
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/ishiwannabe/100_2663.jpg)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/ishiwannabe/100_2664.jpg)
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Believe me, I won't forget them Jamie......nice quiver! :thumbsup:
David
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Swampbuck, I saw what you are picking up from Joe and it is exceptionally nice!
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Guys things are looking good, we are done bunny hunter proofing the house!! Drew just PM'ed me and he has ran in to a few problems so Adam and him are out as well!! We will be fine though, justeveryone grab one extra food or drink item and we will be good. I cannot keep count but we will have anywhere from 10 to 110 either way we will be good!! Ed, that is fine. We will start setting up around 9am on Friday morning!! Tom is coming in on Thursday afternoon so we will have plenty of help!! See ya'all on Sat. Also post if ya have someone coming for the kids hunt. I would like an idea of how many we will have!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Hey Shawn! Look at your post count number. Cool! Maybe we can get that many bunnies. :rolleyes:
Jamie... Nice Quiver! I'd like to win that. Kinda in the snow camo style.
... mike ...
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I think we should be ok with food and drink Shawn, I've filled in the spots where guys have had to pull out........here it is as it stands now..........
Those who haven't signed up would do well to bring water, sports drinks or some type of snack
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 5----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese), Woodchucker (Macaroni Salad),
Trab (Macaroni Salad), Wapiti Chaser (Potato Salad), KWC(Potato Salad)
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), Bahrzoo(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry, LAR43 (2), Bill Langer
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips, Cpnhgnlngct & Friends(2)
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people--------> Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo, Bahrzoo, Bill Langer
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy, KWC
rolls and bread-------------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed, Homer, Bill Langer
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas----------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
David
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David,Sorry we have not posted. The 4 of us will be bringing, drinks, deserts and a main dish. See you all Saturday!!!!! Bill
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Jamie, Nice quiver, if you need to see how it looks on someones back I'll model it for you, and then take off running like a car thief abandoning the car after crashing it into a rail after a high speed crash.
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Nice quiver Jamie,anyone would be proud to take that home.Just a few days to go.
OHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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We are always good, remember bananas,bananas,bananas I know I cramp up sometimes. This is a tough hunt so everyone be prepared!! Snow would be nice but we will be ok without but don't count on beating 19 bunnies without it!! The guys saw 50 the other day so they are out there just tough to see, we will do good I am sure. Bill glad to see ya post!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Got it Bill, thanks.
Seems like Chuck missed again, up to a foot to hit us tomorrow.... :mad:
Right around the corner guys.....three and a wakeup..........OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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It's Snowin' ... :jumper: ... It's Snowin' ... :jumper: ... It's Snowin'
... mike ... :D ...
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I have a small request for any JK Traditions Kanati owners that are making the trip this year. I didn't see any on the Bow List, but if any of you have one, and have a little room in the car, could you throw it in?
I am on the verge of buying one of these bows, and would love to get my hands on one.
Thanks,
Matt
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Suprise, suprise......the Shaman World Tour will be making a stop in Selkirk, NY the weekend of February 20, 2010.......wait, that's the JLMBH!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Shawn,
we got snow- did you? about 6 inches of it here in CT... see you soon!
Matt
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Its snowing now...I have about an inch and a half on the ground, and there is a steady snowfall. Looks good, even if it is supposed to be warmer between now and then, the valleys and thick patches will hold snow.
I cant wait for this hunt...
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My feet are tired and I've got holes in my moccasins!!!!!
(SORRY David!!!!!!!!!!) :bigsmyl:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I did a little dancin this morning before work to hopefully scare the snow north for the bunnies. Keep up the good work woodchucker looks like its workin.
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I talked with Joe this morning and I'll be picking up his donation Thur morning,can't wait to see what she looks like.
It won't be long now 1 more day here at the shop and than . . . ooooooohhhhhh yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa
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Shawn, Work just informed me that I will be working both days this weekend. So we won't be able to attend. I was really looking forward in seeing old friends and doing some bunny hunting with everyone.
Lee, Tyler and Jordan
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Shawn,
As fate would have it, looks like the Shaman World Tour will be at Bunny Heaven this year. You guys enjoy.
Brent
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That is so cool. I missed the sign up for the world tour and was hoping it might make it hear.
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Things don't look good for me making it this year! :(
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man, people are droppin like flies...bummer.... :confused:
we're gonna have to really kick it up a notch this year if we wanna break break the record again.. :readit:
jg
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Yeah they are Gaff....we will have to get a bunny for each of them.
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Just checked the weather map and it looks like Albany is getting belted pretty good!!!!!
Hmmmmm, Looks like N.H. too..... (SORRY David!!!)
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think the record will be broken again this year, bunny count and funds for the kids. Im a glass half full kind of guy. Our 14 hour road trip will seem much longer knowing im driving to JLMBH. We leave Myrtle Beach tomorrow after dinner and we are driving straight through. I am beyond psyched! See ya,ll soon!!!! OH YEAH
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Drive safe !! see ya there
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We have about 6-7 inches of new snow here in Kinderhook across the river from Selkirk.
Keep dancin' Woodchuck!
Shawn, I'll be bringing my 16 year old daughter and 17 year old son. My son is happy to hunt with the old guys! He's a killer so we better keep him away from the kids.
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Takes after you huh Terry? You are jumping on their bunnies....right? :saywhat:
Plenty of snow here....should be perfect. Nicely done Chuck.
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks Chuck,
Sorry I ever doubted you!!!!
I'll be happy to help break the record. I need to hit a rabbit with an arrow before I can albeit I'll try my darnedest.
Jamie, Turns out My wisperstik will not be attending so subtract that from your list unless it gets overnighted which I didn't pay for.
Sorry to bum you all out and add another to the drop outs.
Look out the window its pretty!!! (dark now but still pretty)
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Seems like sooner or later I always get it pointed in the right direction..... ;)
(SORRY David!!!!! and N.J.,and Maryland,and Kentucky.....)
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thats from those crazy head spins you do!
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Way to cut a rug Chuck! :thumbsup:
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Even if you've seen it Sean, You'd never believe it LOL!!!!!
A few years ago,my oldest son Kevin took a picture of me out in the yard..... I caught him in the act!!!!! It was a heck of a tussle for that camera I'll tell ya,he was about 18 and he's as big as you are!!!!! But Old Dad is the king of "cheap shots" LOL!!! A couple good "charlie horses" and a combination arm-bar wristlock,and that picture was never to be seen by human eyes!!!!! A serious "Indian Snow Dance" is "big medicine" and not to be "exploited" for "extortion purposes" LOL!!!!!
I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WOW.....good thing you caught him, or else he wolda had a heck of a Christmas that year!!
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Good shot Chuck! I think you hit it today!
Jamie, I can jump on the kids rabbits, but I'm not too sure what they would look like so flat! They are probably better shots than me, I'm just luckier.
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looks like the snow has ended down your way. How much did you get.
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I got about 5 or 6 in. here in Dutchess Co.
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We got about 8-10 inches in Glenville.
Terry you cant call that 30 yard shot at the warm up luck. Say what you want about luck but I'll always think you're a good shot.
Chuck you can stop dancing now! Thank you for the snow but since I'm in the transportation business and two of my cars were struck today by idiot drivers. Both people actually stated that they didn't know they could slide with the 4 wheel drive on :knothead: :knothead: I think we have enough to tie us over. Thanks for your help in bunny heaven. :thumbsup:
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Guys we have at least 6"s on the ground!!! Chuck and my Mom came through!! I am not real religious but I believe ones spirit stays with us and last night I asked her for a bit of help. You see I was worried sick over no snow, it really makes this hunt!! So I satdown and thought real hard and finally said just ask, she helped me get this whole thing started so why not?? Well we are in business and my mood has swung 180 degrees, I can't wait to see everyone and get to killing some bunnies!! Thanks Mom & Chuck, you both do me proud!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Good deal buddy! Call me tomorrow if you get the chance...If I don't hear from you, I'll try to call....
Things are coming together quite nicely :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I will call!! I just got home from plowing and I have to be back in by 3am. That sucks but we have snow!! I am off to bed very shortly! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Glad to see you got the tap shoes (err, moccassins) sighted in, Chuck.
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OOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYEEEAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
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It took a little doin' Chris!!! My windage was right on,I just needed an "elevation" adjustment!!!!! :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see ya Little Brother!!!!!
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Flurries and scattered snow showers all week should keep the BUNNY tracks fresh!
BBBBUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
YYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
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Hey it's FRIIIIIIIDAAAAAAY LOL for me anyway
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Im psyched now! Hurt my shoulder last week lifting weights but rested it as much as I could stand to and I think Im ready for a mess of arrow flinging.Sucks getting old.
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Thought about spirits and such watching over us and this event and I guess your right on about your mom Shawn.Makes you really believe.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!
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I guess I'm have'n a senior moment. I can't find my directions to Shawn's from last year,can anybody help me out. Just need the raod and such,I can do a yahoo map or map quest after that .....thanks!!!
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How much snow is at Shawns ?
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earlier he said they got 6" which would be perfect
tic toc tic toc
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Ron,
If I remember right is is
16 Old School Road
Selkirk, NY
David
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Hey everyone, just a quick note to say I have no idea if I can attend at this point. My father passed away last night, and we are all trying to deal with that, and get everything else squared away.
I wont be there Friday to help set up. Not sure about anything else.
I know you will all understand. If I dont make it, get a bunny or two for me.
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thinkin of ya bud!! be strong for the family..
try to think of all the good times you had together.
jg
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Damn,Jamie.I know youve been struggling with your dads illness for a while.My prayers go out to your family and you.I know you did good by him when he was here, not all sons can handle caring for a sick parent.Let me know if you need anything pal.
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Thanks David....Jamie our thought's are with you and your family........ron w
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Jamie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know it isn't unexpected, but it has to be terribly hard. We're thinking of you my friend and our prayers are with you and your family.
We'd love to see you on Sat., but fully understand if you choose not to come. You'll be missed if you can't make it, there isn't anyone that can wear a Superman cape like you can!
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Jamie. My prayers are with you, brother...
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sorry to hear that Jamie. . .
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Jamie,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you and your family
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Jamie,
Well wishes for you and your loved ones at this time. I am really sorry tohear that you lost your dad.
Pete
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Jamie... I'm so sorry. Please try to be strong and get through this time. Many of us know how you feel.
... mike ...
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Jamie, I'm very sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family the best.
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Sorry to hear about your Dad, thoughts and prayers bud.
Hope you can make it to get your mind off of things at least temporarily....be strong!
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Jamie first off I am very sorry for your loss. The best to you and your family!! Secondly as Curt said we would love you to come and maybe take your mind off of things for a while. You know this property as good as anyone, so if ya can get away, you can find us down back just grab the 4 wheeler and find us! Gonna have you in my heart either way!! We love ya man!! This ones for you brother!!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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If you need anything Jamie just let me know.
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16 Old School Rd.
Selkirk NY 12158 OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OK folks here is a very nice surprise 4runr(Kenny Yoder)has gotten us a great donation!! He talked to Roman Hershberger from Hill Country Bows and got Roman to donate one of his longbows to our raffle. It is sweet, very pretty and it smokes an arrow as you know I had to go out and shoot it!! I want to personally thank both these fine folks for this great bow and for their help in raising money for the kids!! Thankyou guys!! Wait until ya see it!! This year is gonna be our best ever and I cannot wait to see you all!! We have 5"s now, due to a bit of snow melt but we will have plenty for the hunt, more than last year as a matter of fact, so get your butts here and kill some bunnies. Also we have lost several folks that cannot make it for various reasons, so anyone who hasnot said they are coming but would like to attend, please feel free to come. Just bring something for the raffle and a food or drink item with you. Also $15 for the BBQ and you are good to go!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Sorry for your loss Jamie.Thoughts and prayers to you and you're family.
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Jamie, I am sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered, while I would love to see you come by if only for a short time, know that if it is not possible you will be in the thoughts of all of us all weekend.
David
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Jamie,
My prayers go out to You & your family during this difficult time.I hope your sorrow is eased a bit remembering good times you had with your dad.
You will be a bunny hunt in spirit.Your family could sue you around I am sure.
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My prayers are with you and your family Jamie. Drew
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Jamie. our prayers are with you and your family. If you need ANYTHING at all just give a call.
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Jamie, I'm sorry for the loss of your father, our prayers are with you. Remember time heals all wounds.
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Jamie, sorry for your loss. I was looking forward to meeting you but you have to take care of family and self, first. There will be time for meeting new friends later, though I couple of hours in the woods might be very therapeutic.
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Jamie, Very sorry! I think its wonderful you were close with your Dad to the end. Not everybody has that satisfaction. If there is anything I can do let me know.
I was looking forward to seeing you again but family comes first and understand if I don't. If necessary I'll dive into bushes in your place all day long brother. Heal your wounds then play.
You and your family will be in my thoughts.
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Jamie,
Sorry for you loss my thoughts and prayers are with you, find solace in the fact that so many people are thinking of you, Joe
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Jamie,
My condolence to you and your family.
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Jamie, Very sorry for your loss, My heart goes out to you and your family. I'll keep you all in my families prayers. Be strong bro, please do not hesitate to ask if you need anything. Hope to see there,Big Ed
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Jamie,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Matt
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Shawn,
I am having some touble with my truck, and will not be able to get there until Sat around 8am with the hay bales.
-Matt
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Matt, that is OK we have bales to pick up on Friday. If ya bring 6 or 8 that will be fine. Thanks bud!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I'm very sorry for your loss Jamie. Condolences go out from my family to yours.
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Guys, we have another donation!!! Phil Frame(PhilNY)here on Trad-Gang has made a generous donation to our cause!! Phil tells me he is unable to get out to hunt due to a disability and loves reading all our hunting stories. He sent us a $100 M.O. for the kids of St.Judes, how special is that. Thankyou Phil that is very special!! I will try and kill a bunny for ya!! EVERYONE bring your wallets, there is some great stuff to be one and all for a great cause!! Also plenty of arrows cause we are gonna put some wood,carbon and aluminum in the air!!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I better get back down to my shop and dig up some more reparrows! Looking forward to seeing everyone, is it saturday yet??
ooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh yyyyyyeeeaaaahhhhh!!!
Pete
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Originally posted by Shawn Leonard:
Also plenty of arrows cause we are gonna put some wood,carbon and aluminum in the air!!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
More than once someone has emptied their quiver shooting at rabbits as they sped by..........I know one or two that actually retrieved them and then missed again from the same spot...... :biglaugh:
David
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12 hours of work to go!!! A buffalo roast on Friday with my sons,brother and nephew,then a few cold ones with my brother and cousins to end the evening and then the hunt.It dont get much better than that.Ohhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhh!
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Ok I'm packed and ready thanks to alot of help from my wife as she's the cook and even got most of my stuff together not to mention gasing up the her jeep for me to take.
Seems the other donation is too purdy to ride in the back of my pickup.
Chuck ya can stop now I blew 3' outta my driveway when I got home and it's blowing right back in.
Can't wait to see everybody again and Jamie you'll be in my thoughts even if you don't make it take care
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The kids need to find Santa Vermonster when I arrive. I have some stuff that needs to find some homes. ;)
Also have a load for the raffle table so hit the ATMs before you get there guys.
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Jamie sorry about your Dad-can't imagine-our thoughts will be with you and your family. God Bless
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Thanks so much everyone, for the response and for the PMs. I didnt intend to take away from the meaning of this thread, but I cant fathom all of your well wishes and prayers. Amazing people on here and Im glad and honored to call you all friends.
We are all holding our own, and remembering the good times.
I will try to post once a decision has been made considering the hunt. At the least I will stop in and say hi to drop off the raffle items. We will see.
Again, thanks. You have no idea how reading all of this has helped.
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Jamie, My condolences.
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Rise and shine bunny hunters it's nearly here
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Hey Jamie sorry for your loss, your in our prayers. Pete
David, My nephew is gonna be Physched when he finds out "Santa Vermonster" is there.
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Jamie, am praying for you and your family. I know you are a strong young man with "it" together, and you'll get through this.
Sure wish Selkirk was close to Hartville!!
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We got 4 inches of new snow last night! OOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!
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4" :bigsmyl: see yall there :campfire:
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See you tomorrow Tom, today is work, daughters basketball game tonight, pack, sleep, kids to school in the morning and then I am on my way!!!!!!!!
David
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OOOOOHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Shawn, I'll see you in the morning!
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Bunny Bunny Bunny Bunny !!!!!!!!!! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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David, Sounds like Hunter isn't coming this year??? I was looking forward to seeing him.
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Unfortunately he is not Chuck.......has moved away from archery a bit, hopefully he'll come back to it in due time. You wouldn't recognize him, 5'11", 155lbs at 13 years old!
See you soon!!!!
David
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Well dang, we were sure looking forward to seeing him again. Cade won't like to here this news.
See ya tomorrow night bud...
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Neither did I Curt.....but I won't force him.....
See you tomorrow,
David
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David, I have an extra son I can bring if you look after him.I cant handle them both by myself. He goes by the nickname of Bullshark just to give you an idea of his nature. :scared:
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Izzy, put a bell on him and send him into the briars, could make a good bunny buster out of him :)
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Guys, please put Shawn and his dad in your prayers. I just called him and he was following his dad in an ambulance to the hospital. Most of you know his dad and I have no idea what is going on or the severity, so please just pray for the best!
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Prayers on the way.......
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Thoughts and prays going out.
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Will do Terry.
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:pray: Hope all ends well Shawn.
You're in my thoughts.
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Wow thats not good news. I hope all is well with Shawn and his dad. Keep us informed if you talk to him again.
As it stands my plans have changed slightly and will be coming up early sat am instead of fri night.
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My prayers go out to you and your family, Shawn...
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Shawn, prayers for your dad you and family. I sure hope this ends on a good note. :pray:
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were all thinking of you bud
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You're in my thought's.
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Pop Leonard is on his way home!!
Looks like he's gonna be OK.....Shawn will probably explain later....
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Thank God!
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Thats good news!
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That's good to hear!
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Thanks for the update Curt, that's good news.....
David
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Glad to hear that Curt :wavey:
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I'll be there with the two boys (Nikita 10 and Ru 17) for the Saturday hunt. We always stayed for the two days but this year we'll have to cut it short. Wasn't sure until now that we could even make it for Saturday. David, let me know if there's anything else that needs brining in the food dept. Shawn, the BBQ is on Saturday, i suppose. If so and if it's not too late add us to the list. What else can we bring. I'm so glad we can make it.
Aram
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Mr.Leonard is good,Jamie is doing alright and Aram and the boys are coming.I needed some good news.
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Glad you will be able to make it Aram, even if it is only for a day.......be good to see guys.
We could always use more bananas, and may be a case of water......
Thanks,
David
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Alright, here is the last time I'll post the food list.......if you aren't on it don't be afraid to bring water, sports drinks fruit or snacks.........
SIDE DISHES(potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, mac and cheese) 5----------->Travis(Macaroni salad), Sean (Potato Salad),Swampbuck(Mac and Cheese), Woodchucker (Macaroni Salad),
Trab (Macaroni Salad), Wapiti Chaser (Potato Salad), KWC(Potato Salad)
Beverages-
2 cases of some type of sport drink--------->McGroundstalker(2), Bahrzoo(2)LeeNY(1)ScottV_7(1), Larry, LAR43 (2), Bill Langer
1 cases of canned soda or juice(no glass)--->McGroundstalker(2)Bowspirit(1)Dave Alaxanian(1), Mamba (1)
2-3 gallons of orange and apple juice---> imskippy, Southpawshooter
cases of Bottled Water-------->David(2)LeeNY(1), Vermonster13(2)ScottV_7(1), Hooper (2), Tom Phillips, Cpnhgnlngct & Friends(2)
Main Dish-Enough to feed 10-15 people--------> Jaimie, Razorback, ScottV_7, Swampbuck, IndianaBowman, Guru, Dave Alaxanian, Mamba, Glenbo, Bahrzoo, Bill Langer
Hot Dogs and Rolls 6 dozen of each---->Bamboo
Lunch Meat+Cheese-5-6#s of lunch meat-2-3#s of cheese--->Gaff
Chips---->Izzy(2), Ron W
Pickles-3-4 jars----->JWilliams
Cereal+Milk-4-boxes and 2 gallons milk---->David
Donuts----->Izzy(2)Razorback, Ron W
Bagels +(4) Cream cheese-3-4-dozen---->Lar43
Condiments(Butter 3#s, mustard, ketchup,Hellmans Mayo, relish)---->Peter Smith
6ft. sub---------->Shawn
coffee, cream,sugar hot chocolate, tea-------->Shawn
Chili--------->Shawn,BowSpirit
Stew, soup,------------->ScottV_7, Izzy, KWC
rolls and bread-------------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
3 Deserts--------->Jaimie,ChanteyMan, Guru(Cookies), Big Ed, Homer, Bill Langer
Snacks/Fruit----------->IndianaBowman(GatorBites)LeeNY(case of chips)Big Ed(Venison Slim Jims), Imskippy, Hooper
Bananas----------> Cpnhgnlngct & Friends
Paper Towels 6-8 rolls----->Cyclic Rivers
Paper Plates heavy duty ones--->Izzy(50)TDog, Skipmaster
Plastic bowls or paper bowls---->ChanteyMan, Dave Alaxanian
Styrofoam Cups for hot beverages at least 120--------->ChanteyMan
plastic silverware, knives,forks and spoons 100 or so of each-------->JWilliams
Large Garbage Bags----------->Homer
Box of 1 gallon zip lock bags-------->Homer
Three rolls of aluminum foil--------->Homer(All)
One large cooler with ice(three bags each)------>JWilliams, Skipmaster
A few targets------>Black Hole,Reinhart 18" Ball-David, Block Target-JWilliams, Skipmaster, ScottV_7, Mcgroundstalker,
Off to gas up the truck and watch my daughter's basketball game, all packed and ready to go!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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I gotta tell ya, I'm pretty excited about this. It seems like you guys have had a blast, and for a great cause. I just wish I found this site sooner!
I haven't earned my OHHHH YEAHHH yet. :goldtooth:
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Jamie and Shawn you guys are in my thoughts.
See everyone Saturday !
Pete if your at my house at 5 am we can get Shawn's about the time the coffee is ready :campfire:
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Good news on Pop!!!!!!!!
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I'll be headin' out of The Peoples Republic Of NYC in the morning. Gotta stop by my place in Cornwallville first, just to check on things then on over to Shawns. Should be at the bunny killing grounds by mid-day Friday, give or take...
This is gonna be sooooo good!
OOOHHHHHHHHH YYEEAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
... mike ... :jumper: ...
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Drive safe everyone.
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Hi Shawn,
Glad for the good news about your dad, and I wanted to make sure that Swampbuck made it there all right. It was great to meet him and I look forward to meeting all of you next year, wait until you see what I come up with for next years hunt. Good luck to all, Joe
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Hey swampbuck here at Shawn's I made the trip just fine it's 5:36 mins from your door to Shawns
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I have a new Leathersmith Sidestalker quiver that if Shawn is alright with, I'd like folks to autograph and donate a bunny arrow to. I'd leave it with Shawn to be put in this years St. Jude Auction as a little extra kicker for June.
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David that would be awesome!! Dad is OK and we r home now. See ya soon!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Damon here at shawns house. plan on buying raffle tickets. Some really nice stuff here, we have some snow on the ground,the beagles are here and getting a warmup work out....i think its love. Everything is coming together nicely. Look forward to seeing everyone again! Drive careful everyone and think BUNNY!
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That's awesome Shawn. See you tomorrow, some time early afternoon.......
Dave that's a great idea and gesture..... :thumbsup: See you Saturday, is that new Wave making the trip with you?
David
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I'll be bringing the Wave Dave(LOL), a new foam core Hybrid and a foam core Curve.
Have a few surprises for the raffle too. ;)
Plus a few giveaways for the kids so bring your boy by.
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Glad everything is Ok with your dad Shawn.
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Very glad to read about your dad Shawn.
After a lot of soul searching, deep conversations with my mom and wife, we all decided I should attend. I will do my best to be there Saturday atleaast. My wife is still making the chowder and dessert too David.
Hard to explain all of the reasons why we came to this decision, besides the absolute great time it has always been, but I think I will just say that my Dad would have wanted it that way. He was a "trad guy" at heart and always loved helping kids.
I will see you all Saturday.
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Jamie.... :thumbsup: I look forward to seeing you......
David
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Glad you'll be there Jamie.
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Shawn good to hear some good news for once, glad to hear your dads doing ok!
Jamie, good to hear that youll be coming even if its for a little while.
Waptichasr and I will be arriving saturday morning, hopefully by the time coffees pouring! I just finished up fixing a bunch of junker arrows for the steel bunny and also putting the tips on my 2010 bunny hunt arrows that I built. My stuff is packed and ready to load tommorrow night!
ooooooooooohhhhhhhhh yyyyyyyyeeeeeeaaaahhhhh!!!!!
The forecast I read for Selkirk looks pretty good, Im ready to dive on some brush piles!
Wish my son was coming, but he cant make it after all.Ill still pay for his meal though.
Pete
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Just received a McGinnis knife from Black Widow for the raffle. 1dz carbon shafts for the kids raffle from 3Rivers Archery should be hear tomorrow! Can't wait to be dodging arrows on Saturday...
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Jamie, it wouldnt be the same without you bud.Glad your well and look forward to seeing you.
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OOOOHHHHHH YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
Pop's home and Jamie's coming! It's gonna be GGGGRRRRREEEEEAAAATTTTTT!!!!
See you in the AM Shawn!
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Yes sir, we all have a little buzz going and are telling stories of past hunts!! After all that has happened in the last few days, I went from thrilled with the snow to down about Jamies dad and now I could not be more excited about hunting with all of you!!! Thanks to all of you and may we have the best hunt ever!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Coming up in the afternoon tomorrow. Looking forward to seenig everyone. OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
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Shawn, glad to hear that your dad is OK.
Jamie, glad to hear that you are comming- can't wait to see you. It will be a great weekend!
Izzy, I don't know- I think you should bring both of your boys there will be plenty of us to help out with them. It is all about the kids.
Can't wait to see you all on Sat!
-Matt
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As I've stated many times on this site... My year revolves around The JLMBH and Muzzy. Almost a center of universe thing. Kinda strange to some people but, you guys understand. Don't ya? Anyway...
Now I know the real reason why I need to be with all of you this weekend. Is it the raffle? No. Is it the bunnies? Maybe. Is it being away from the city? Kinda. The bottom line is... It's The People That Will Surround Me The Next Few Days That Motivate My Trek Outa Da Bronx. Yes! It's All Of You!
Take into consideration the roller coaster we've been on the past couple days. I see nothing but strength, high moral character and love in all of you! Jamie, Shawn, Damon, it will be great to hug you... See You All Soon!
... mike ... :archer: ...
PS ... Izzy, please don't try to lift my wallet when I hug you, like ya did at Whittingham. :rolleyes:
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Have a great weekend. I hope the rabbits are out.
When does the season end ( March )? or Feb 28 ?
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On my way out the door to bring the kids to school, then the truck is pointed west!!!!!! See you guys soon! :archer:
David
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I'll be on the road in less than 24 hrs. This is going to be great.
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Shawn, That's great. Glad pops ok.
Jamie I'm glad your'e coming.
Izz Hope your shoulder is feeling better.
Everyone, I hope your warmed up because these bunnies are going to be giving plenty of shots.
My legs hope you like thorns :help:
Man, I am pumped. This is going to be good!
See yall in he morning
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Im pumped like it was deer season eve .Im gonna take a plethora of pictures, I always regret not havibg done so in past years.Matt, Im gonna have the little fella delivered in the afternoon.Mikey, consider your wallet lifted even though theres noting in it other than that old lamb skin wrapped in foil youve been saving ever since Woodstock.Charlie, the shoulder is good thanks.See you all there.
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See you all tomorrow....
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Folks we have everything set-up and just a few things left to do.Please remember to park along road and airport driveway!! The grounds are a little soft! We are gonna go on a warm-up around 3pm. and we will report back on how we do. Don't worry we are hunting couple spots that we won't be hunting tomorow!! See you all soon!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Got my food stuff in order, got my raffle stuff in order,got my bows and arras in order, see ya in the AM!!!!!!!
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Brakes quit on the Jeep today. Borrowing a car and on the way though. Looking forward to meeting you all in the morning!
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On the road in 12 hours. Can't wait for the bunnies and the new friends to meet.
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Just waiting for Ron W. to get here! I'll be looking out the window and checking in to see how the warm up went. Probably wont sleep much tonight.
Do we need to display our back tags or just have hem with us?
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Picking up the bagels at 0545 tomorrow AM then on the way.
Be there around 9:00
Cyclic,
Since I've been going we've never been checked but I'd say display 'em. There's a large crowd of guys walking around w/ archery gear & it's definitely attracts attention.
Larry
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Hey Charlie, you should display you tag, no point in asking for a problem. See you at 7:30....
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REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER dont forget to pack your NYS back tag and small game license!
That was for me so "I" wouldnt forget either!
;)
See ya all there!
Pete
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I'm sure this has been posted more than once, but I didn't see it.... what time should I arrive at the house in Selkirk ? Im driving up from Westchester County in the morning so I figure about 2 hours drive.
Thanks......
Trab
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I get there about 9 and things are going well. About 1/2 of the guys are there by 9.
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I just finished baking a small mountain of cookies, I'll see you all in the morning.
Michael
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Just got done making a big pan of "woodchucker's chicken macaroni salad" :scared:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Car is packed, chili/noodle dish is made, everything is set for an early departure. Guest just went to bed, so I can TRY to get some sleep and will see everyone in the morning. I can't wait to be a part of this.
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Just so you know, I finished my science project earlier(I made my wife's potato salad), and you all are my guinea pigs, so good luck! :eek:
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Damon here warm up didn`t go so well we saw four or five bunnies and got two shots.on a good note it`s not where we will be hunting tomorrow. we also found out the property owners kids have been hunting the piece we hunted today and they took 25 the other day but other wise we are ready. You can get here as early as 7 am if you would like.See ya`ll tomorrow.
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See y'all in 9 hours...god, I love this hunt...
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swampbuck here, everybodys gone to bed and I'm about to.Have a safe trip everybody see ya in the m
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Shawn here, people are arriving, kids hunt at 10!!!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEASHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Good luck guy's :thumbsup:
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Kids are hunting and shooting, no blood drawn yet.........
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come on back to the top :thumbsup:
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Had fun guys.Didn't go on the hunt but got to shoot some and talk with some more folks. :thumbsup:
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3 kills and well over 100 shots today.....dinner is being served with the raffle to follow.........
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How is the snow?
Killdeer :wavey:
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What snow Killie? A lot of brown down there today.
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I'll let Shawn give the final total, but rest assured that we have exceeded last year's total of $5300.00!!!!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No snow Killie.
David
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That's great Dave!
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Good going, Gang!
Oh, and thanks, Woodchucker! :rolleyes:
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Killdeer
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Kathy, looks like Chuck went easy on you the building isn't buried :bigsmyl:
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Before I forget a big :thumbsup: :notworthy: :clapper: to the ladies at Shawn's today! They were outstanding as always and we all know it wouldn't be such an awesome time with out them!
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Originally posted by vermonster13:
Before I forget a big :thumbsup: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Just got home, I'm tired. Great time, good food, I missed a bunny and I got to shoot That crazy looking Black Swan with the bendy limbs. Boy is that thing smooth.......can't go tomorrow, so good luck to all, may you all shoot straight and true!! Oh yea.......that Gator and rice dish was EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>---------> ron w
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Outstanding event! Shawn and family did a great job.I got one shot off but failed to connect.Being somewhat new to this site it was nice to put faces to names.A+ group of people.Glad I was there,Glen
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A greater group of people could not be found. Very good day today, in a very powerful way...hard to find the words to describe it really.
I will be there tomorrow. Would love to add to the bunny tally.
Sleep well bunny hunters. Tomorrow we hunt.
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Had great time glad to see everybody again. Art
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had one hell of a time thanks again for what shawn and his family have done
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im not very good at spinnin a thread. all i can say is thank you to shawn, his family, and everyone involved in making this hunt what it is..
not only do we get to meet "new" people. but we get to do some good huntin and storytellin, AND raise 5800.00 for the kids!!
im deffinatly sad to hear this is most likely going to be the last hunt. BUT i do understand it has morphed into quite an undertaking.
Shawn,Cindy, and the rest of the Leonard fam... THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!! :clapper:
gaff
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Halfway through Briarback Mtn.........UGH!!!!!!!!**
David
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Oh Dang. Couldn't make it for Sunday and Missed BriarBack Mt. I think that makes me sad :)
First time at teh JLMBH (saturday) and had a great time. Got some shots off at the bunnies, even took a swing with an unloaded bow at one, saw some fun stuff, bled a little and met a bunch of real good people.
Shawn, Cindy and family, thanks for the memories.
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I dropped Woodchucker a little while ago. This event was everything he said it was going to be and much more. The food was excellent, I won some really cool raffle prizes, I got to meet some really great people and all while doing something for a great cause. Thank you Shawn and Cindy for putting on awesome event, and the great hospitality.
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Sorry for not posting in a while! We had an awesome hunt and even better raffle. We managed around 150 shots on the adult hunt and 53 or so on the youth hunt, not as many bunnies as in years past but I believe we saw around 30 in the 2 days. We needed snow, what we had melted by noontime on Saturday. I too want to thank my wife Cindy and my girls Nicole, Allison and Heather plus Nicoles friend Desi without these ladies the hunt would not be what it was and that was awesome. Gaff had it close but we managed a bit more than that, we ended up with $5900 for the kids of St. Judes and for that I want to THANK YOU ALL!! I will be back with more tales of blood and bunnies but for now!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn,
This was my first hunt and I had an AWESOME time. I met a bunch of guys I had never met and everyone was class......Shawn you are a special dude my friend......you are one hell of a leader too......It was a total pleasure participating in your hunt. I didn't know your Mom, but she must have been a special lady !! I can't thank you enough for everything, including the bowfishing outfit.....I CANNOT WAIT to try it out in the reservoirs of Dutchess County.....the food was amazing too......especially the Gator and Rice dish...I had my eye on that one immediately, right Ron ? (LOL) And while I'm at it, let me piggyback on the thanks to the ladies of the house.....Thank You for puttin up with all of us dudes !!
Thanks Again to Shawn and Cindy !!
Trab
The Bunny Hunt will be missed, but the memories are there forever....... :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Awwww I'm soooo tired! Big Ed and I just got home after the long 5 hour drive! Thanks Shawn and Family for opening your house up to everyone and making us feel at home!
It was a pleasure meeting many of those whose I've only talked to through Trad Gang.
Tim
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we need pics
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It was good to meet you Tim.
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Home and showered.......another great weekend, and while we didn't kill as many this year, the weekend was still a smashing success in so many other ways.......the money, the kids, the new friends........and Jamie.
When I sit back and think about it, there were other forces at work here.......
More to come.
David
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It was my pleasure David (Vermonster). I didn't see you today? .... We sure had one heck of a wind blowing early this morning!
Tim
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Got home from the hunt a couple of hours ago and am incredibly tired, but before I go to bed I wanted to thank everyone for making my daughters first hunt an amazing one. Everyone made us feel very welcome and we had a great time. Im hoping the next hunt isn't a let down for her.
I'm not sure if we made her a hunter for life, but I'm pretty sure I'll have a hunting buddy for the next few years. I'd like to thank a few specific folks who really made the weekend end go for her.
First of all I'd like to thank Shawn for putting on the event and taking Alei on her taking her on the first push this morning.
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Next a big thanks to Big Ed and Swampbuck for fixing her bow string in about 3 seconds before the youth hunt started on Saturday morning.
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And a HUGE thanks to Pete for giving up a very special raffle ticket to make a very happy little girl.
(http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx290/hobartm76/IMG_1871.jpg).
Thanks to Vermonster to for giving Boo a new quiver, I didn't manage to get a opic of them together.
I know I didn't get everyone that spent time with her. So thanks to anyone who walked with her on the hunts or answered her (and my) questions.
Michael
Also a huge thanks to the ladies for keeping an eye on Alei Saturday afternoon.
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Home, unpacked and cleaned up.
Shawn Cindy & family, I have nothing but love for all of you for all the effort over the years, good times and memories that will last forever.
& a very special thank you to Mom Leonard for letting Shawn get it all started. GOD Bless you.
Larry, Greg & Jesse
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Glad you guys are all home safe.
A very special weekend to me, for so many reasons. It is hard to put into words, but I will try as the stories come out.
It was a tough decision to attend this year. One I made with my family. One that I thought my father would have wanted. I almost turned around on the way up Saturday, but pulled over, got it together, and kept on keeping on. Im so glad I did.
Everyone was so caring, and I heard so many heartfelt words of wisdom and strength...not to mention the events that transpired.
I was right where I needed to be this weekend, and I thank you all for the support, laughs, and genuine character that I saw in all of you.
I sit back and think about it...and I tear up. :D
I come away from this weekend in awe of my friends(family) I have here. And then I smile, and I hope I did something to spark the interest in one of the kids. Im pretty sure I got atleast one of them a lifetime memory... :goldtooth:
Shawn, Cindy and family, you guys are very special to do what you have done. Thank you.
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Thank You Shawn,Cindy & company for hosting a great event and your hard work is really appreciated.
The Bunny Hunt will be missed by all.I wish I had rabbits around my place like Selkirk and I would host it at my place !!!
Jamie,
Keep your chin up,hope the weekend helped ease your sorrow.
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First off thanks so much to Shawn, Cindy and the rest of the Leoanard Family and all you other guys that put so much into prepping this. David, you did a great job on food. Cindy fed us 4 or 5 times and there was still plenty. AS usual it was great to see the old faces from bunny hunts and muzzies past, And all the new faces. Jamie, I for sure will never forget this weekend, it was awesome I'm glad you came. Mike, you guys are welcome, I can't wait until Alei gets the bow we'll have some friendly competition at flying arrow. I have a bunch of photo's I'll try to figure out how to post them.
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Shawn, Cindy and family.... what to say?? Great job, wonderful weekend, amazing time, thanks to everyone who brought food, the raffle was unbelieveable! Thanks to everyone involved!
Dave- you did a great job organizing the food!
Jamie- thinking of you, and anything you need, let me know. You created a lot of memories for a lot of the kids, and for us big kids too.
On another note- I just got done getting the last thorns out of my ear. Otherwise all is well. Thanks again everyone!
-Matt
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As the final curtain goes down, the crowd stands and puts there hands together. Shawn and Cindy, take a bow. I had a great time. Still pulling remnants of Briar back mountain from my person, the bleeding has stopped. Thanks for the memories and the hospitality. This year I took more shots at bunnies than any other year, so to me it was a great hunt! Hope to see you up in our area in august.
TradGangers, your all special people, Im proud to be a member of this Brotherhood of the Trad Bow.
Pete Smith
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I've been home for several hours now and I'm still smiling. This hunt has meant so much to me I cannot explain.
It was pleasure to meet so many of the fine TG family and put faces to handles. I wish I could remember 1/2 your names but be patient with me.
Shawn, Cindy and everyone else I do mean everyone! THANK YOU!!!!
I didn't get many shots but the camaraderie was out of this world. It'll take a bulldozer to scrape the satisfaction off of me.
Vermonster, seeing the kids faces when you handed them the quiver made me feel butterflies in my stomach. I loved it.
the JLMBH will live on even if only in memories and spirit.
Thank you
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Cindy and Shawn and family have done it once again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I consider the Leonard family truely one of the most caring and giving family that I have ever had the pleasure to be involved with. As it may be the final Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt, you have created many friendships and memories that we all with carry for the rest of our lives.
I know for sure that you have touched more with your kindness than you will ever know.
Thank you,
BIG ED
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Shawn and Cindy, You have outdone yourselves AGAIN!!!!! Your Mom is grinning from ear to ear Brother..... "That's MY BOY!!!!!"
You've done her proud Shawn!!!!!
Thank you for letting me be a part of "History" over the years,It's been a hell of a ride!!!!!
MANY,MANY THANKS MY BROTHER!!!!!!!!!! :notworthy:
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Somethings are just so big that you pray they don't pass you by. When you're a part of them, you pray they never end. When they do, you pray to the good lord that you got to be there.
Shawn,
My friend, you are a constant reminder of what is good in this world. The generosity and thoughtfulness you've shown are second to none. Brother, I'm glad to know you and call you friend. It's one of the things I'm proudest of, and even though I never met her, you do your mother proud bud.
Cindy,
You open up your home to all of us. You feed us. You put up with us. If anyone is this world is as great as your husband, it's definately you.
Jamie,
Anytime, anywhere; if you need it, I'm here. I can honestly say I was ecstatic when you got the JLMBH bow, and prouder than heck to launch an arrow for your father. In my book, you're one of those folks that just define the hunt in every way.
To all my other TradGang brothers, I'm at my happiest for two days out of the year, and it's never been because I've filled the pot. It's seeing each and every one of you. I'll see you all again...can't wait till then...
Can I get an OHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
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You guys are killing me!! Thanks to each of you, we really could not of done this without all of you. Jamie, I know it was tough for ya, but I hope we did you and your Dad proud!! What we did on Sunday afternoon is something I will never forget, just being part of this great group of people makes me proud! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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There's also a few more things that I want to say and to point out. EVERY kid I think, had a great time. What an event for them. Something like this really gets them on the right path. It kinda gave me the warm fuzzies. They were all really good kids, so my hats off to all their moms and dads!!
The donations were amazing! Better than any game dinner that I've ever attended. In all my years of hunting and shooting a bow, this was my first "social" event, and I' so glad that I went. I really found out what I was missing. Thanks to all, and again, thanks to the Leonard family for every thing.
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Shawn and Family- Thank you for hosting such an amazing and worthwhile event. It is truly something I will never forget. Thanks also to all the others who put this together. I didn't catch all your names but good job! I've never seen anything like it.
Ziggy has slept almost non-stop since yesterday afternoon and I'll be pulling briars out of him for weeks! Swampbuck...thanks for showing us the ropes man. It was good hanging out with you and Sonny. Give him a scratch for me.
I ended up getting at least six shots, which is more than I expected. What a blast! You guys are a great group of people and I hope I get to see many of you again whether it's at Shawn's, The Muzzy, Denton or wherever.
Scott
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Thanks to everyone for taking Jennifer under your wings. As one of the only girls to hunt all day Saturday, all the big rough and tough guys were simply putty in her hands. Jamie, Izzy, David, Shawn, Curt, Big Ed, Tim, Bill, Dick, Vermonster (she loves the quiver) and others you all made sure she was in the best spots and took good care of her. She ended up with what had to be over 20 shots between the youth hunt and Sat. She scared a few of the rabbits really bad, but didn't get one in the bag. She is a very busy kid with sports, cheerleading, and of course boys, but she cancels everything to come and hang out for a day with a bunch of soft hearted TradGangers! She was asking all year - "when's the Bunny hunt". That is a testament to what Shawn, Cindy, Damon, Nicole, and others have put together. You have made a big difference in a kids life. My son Tyler and older son Jeff were also mentored by you old (and young) farts and they are better for it. From a dad's point of view, you guys are the best! Thanks for a great opportunity to show the kids that there is a lot more fun in the world than texting and video games. Jennifer was really happy everyone enjoyed eating the alligator she shot.
David, you are a class act and Tyler loves the pants.
Really enjoyed meeting some new folks and getting reaquainted with the others. Ron W. and Charlie, enjoyed sharing a table with you.
Shawn, you da man and as they say behind every good man is a better woman. Couldn't be truer! Cindy, you're a Saint for doing what you do! So what better benefactor than St. Jude!
Thanks everyone!
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I'm reading these threads and as often happens, a smile is on my face as I remember events of the weekend........there will be pics to follow, but I'll tease you all with a couple......
Tim with his impromptu bandaging of Big Ed's cut up face, he did a bang up job!!!
And Jen, I hate to say it, you might have missed one of the best backwards belly flops(????) you've ever seen.......and it only hurt a little....
Glad they fit him Terry, least I could do.....
I'm not quite ready to put into words what Shawn, Cindy and and their family have done over the last six years........it will come.
David
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Wow... How to follow up with all that has been said already? "Thanks" to Shawn and family is a given. "Great Job" to all who help make this happen is an under statement. So... I'll try it my way... :rolleyes:
Shawn: I XOXOXO Ya Buddy! And that tongue of yours should be in a movie. :eek: Now I know how you kept Sonnys jewels warm last year.
Cindy: The cat's outa the bag about your basement swing. Will that be in the 2010 JLMBH dvd?
Jamie: You Are My Hero! I'll be talkin' to ya soon.
Tim: Great meeting you. If you are ever going to pass through The Bronx... Don't! :p
Big Ed: You have a warm heart. It was a pleasure puttin' a bandade on your bo-bo. ;)
David, Jeff, Tucker: Muzzy can't come quick enough.
Scott, Bamboo, Dave: Went to see Ashley. Seems she put on 100 lbs. and grew a mustache over night. :scared: Needless to say, I drove home last night.
Chris and Matt: Thanks Again! Things worked out for the three of us real well.
... mike ... :archer: ...
* PS ... I believe there was a spiritual presence at this years hunt making it something to be remembered always. That, my friends, is wonderful!
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Terry.
Glad Jennifer liked the quiver she won in the raffle. I spoke to her on the way out and told her that it was a goodwill quiver. I like putting new life into old stuff and if she can carry it for a few years and it helps, in a small way, to bring a kid into Trad then I am very happy. I have 2 girls of my own and I think one may become a hunter. I pplan on using Jennifer as an example for her.
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Mikey my friend...I enjoyed your company very much and I'm sure if the Bronx had a few more just like you'd I'd consider relocating and buying a home right next door to you... :biglaugh:
Or at least down the street a mile or two....you abused me pretty good!
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Thank You Tim. My grandmother used to say, "Any attention is good attention. If someone dosen't like you they won't even speak to you." Anyway... I had fun out there with you. Although I must add... Your avatar image puts 20lbs. on ya. You are a lot better looking in person. ;)
... mike ...
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Anyone who has pics. lets start posting!! I have to agree with Mikey on the spiritual presence!! At the end of the hunt on Sunday, Jamie came to me and said he would like to loose an arrow in his fathers memory!! We gathered together and I let everyone know what we wanted to do and not much to my surprise 30 plus men and boys stepped forward to launch an arrow. I wanted to say a little something and as I began to speak a wind that was blowing between 25-30mph all day suddenly stopped and I mean it got dead calm!! I had my say in my raspy voice from trying to direct over 70 bunny hunters all weekend, when I was finished the wind picked up and everyone launched one for JACK KIRWIN!! May his memory and legacy live on forever!! Jamie my friend, we love ya!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Wow, don't really know that I can add to what's already been said - but, this event, as always, has pushed the envelope on so many fronts. Thanks in a very big way to everyone that attends, you're a great bunch of people. And a huge thank you to the Leonard clan for hosting this most special event.
You all make for many, many, good memories.
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Tony, didn't know for sure who did the quiver she won in the raffle. It is beautiful and she does love it. I'm sure she'll be toting it around for a long time. Thank you for donating it and contributing to our sport!
There isn't anything better than hunting with a daughter or son!
Jen, Tyler, and I are trying to finalize a bear hunt this year and I'm a little worried. They can both outrun me! : )
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We tried to stay close and hunt by Mikey. He can really get under the lowest of brush and flush the rabbits! : )
Mikey, thanks for all you do my little friend.
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Jen, Tyler, and I are trying to finalize a bear hunt this year and I'm a little worried. They can both outrun me! : )
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That made me laugh. Buy Tyler a new pair of really heavy boots.
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Speachless!!! Almost.Since my 1st time attending this hunt, now 4 years ago my life has changed dramatically thanks to all the people I met at the hunt and traditional archery.Maybe Im obssessed with bowhunting but this hunt is so much more than that.This whole weekend my bow felt unwelcomed in my hands.It took away from me talking to friends and family and just watching everyone interact and smile and laugh, even cry.The crying was all healthy this year except for when Ray blew his big bunny chance while he was on the phone checking in with his wife and a bunny stopped dead in front of him in the open.I keep to myself most of the time other than family and a very few battle tested friends but when Im in Selkirk I thank God that Im surrounded by a bunch of the finest people on earth many of them strangers.Theres something out there on that property that brings people close to each other.That is the only place in the world where I can walk away from my son Noah and never worry for a second knowing that someone is watching him and looking out for him.All of this I owe to the Leonards who are im my heart family to me.Thanks for all the memories for my family and I.I have more to say but I gotta get back to work for now. Thank you to every one there, it takes everyone of you to make this gathering what it is. :clapper:
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I'm really sorry to have missed this year!! Sounds like another GREAT time was had by all!
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Jeremy you were there in spirit, believe me. You were spoken about on more than one occasion, all of it good!
David
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I don't have a lot of pics this year, but I'll throw up a couple........
Here is Shawn and the kids just before we started the youth hunt......
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And some of Sunday's hunters taking aim at the rolling disk.........
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David
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Us boys from PA aure had a great time. Thanks for the great time and hospitality Shawn! The 7.5 hour drive Back to Pittsburgh felt like 12 hours on Sunday, but it was well worth the trip once again.
My Dad, Brother and Father-in-law don't frequent the site too often so on their behalf, thanks so much. I'm sure my brother-in-law Trav will be posting soon enough.
Thanks again for the great time, new friends, and good food.
(Enjoy that RER Mikey. It is in good hands now)
Matt
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I believe I can speak for the boys from PA, even though none of us got a bunny this year we had great time. Thanks to all, we will miss it.
It was my dads first time to hunt and at the very end of the 7 hour hike back to Butler, PA my dad turned to me and said "It's good to know there are guys out there like us". i tell ya that's one of the greatest reason we made the trip.
It's a great pleasure hunting with all of you and i know like me you wish these scars on your hands and face would take a little longer to heal.
thank you for the memories
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ahahh soon enough for bud.
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Just GOOD people!!!!!! Shawn, Cindy and family-thank you very much for letting us be part of such a special event. I am humbled and honored to have been included.
David,Guru,Tom,Damon,Jamie,BigEd,Terry,Izzy and anyone I missed- your extra effort in helping out the Leonard family is duly noted and appreciated by all in attendance.
St. Judes,depends in small and large part, on folks like those who attended and those who supported but were not there. The JLMBH is an example of everthing that is good with humanity!
Top of the list in my bowhunting adventures.-Bill
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Originally posted by Bowspirit:
Somethings are just so big that you pray they don't pass you by. When you're a part of them, you pray they never end. When they do, you pray to the good lord that you got to be there.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Thank you Shawn and Cindy and everyone else who put in so much time and effort to make this happen. You all went above and beyond once again.
It was great to see everyone again and see some new faces as well. My buddy Randy had a great time and just couldn't get over how giving everyone was, I'm glad he got to experience this weekend.
There were some very special and moving moments this weekend, I know I wasn't the only one who got choked up more than once and when something hits you that hard emotionally you know it was special.
Thank you all
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OK, where are the pics??? :D
Been getting some stuff done around the house today and find myself smiling now and then when I remember one conversation or another with all of you fine people.
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Hey Greg, tell Randy thanks again for those boots he let me borrow on Saturday. Sure as heck saved my toes!
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Guys and Gals, I have some good news, while Cindy and I were cleaning the house today Cindy found a money order from Phil Frame for $100!! I knew we had it but it was just misplaced for a short time!! That makes the Grand total $6000 for the kids of St.Judes!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Thats awesome Shawn!!!
I have been thinking about all of the people I wanted to thank...
I would try to list them, but in the fog I was in, Im sure I would forget to write down a name or ten...seems like the whole weekend all of you were helping me out. The conversations, the arrow send off.
I will say a big THANKS to Curt. My bunny acted as if he was getting ready to run away(to me anyway) and I did not want that as it wasa VERY SPECIAL rabbit, so I asked Curt to grab him. He didnt hesitate. Thanks man.
To the rest of you all, thank you. It was tough at times, and at other times it was easy. I felt like I was with family, and I kept thinking about how my Dad would have loved every minute of it. :campfire:
OK, Im trying to get all the mushy stuff out so I can start telling stories of the hunt. :D
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Way to go everyone! Now on with the stories :thumbsup:
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...and the pics :campfire: :clapper:
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Shawn, Cindy and family, from the very first hunt..what was that, seven years ago? to this last one, I've met/made friendships that will last a lifetime.
I remember that very first hunt...didn't know anyone and didn't know what to expect, left that hunt with a grin from ear to ear. And every year it's been the same.
life long memories and life long friends....you done did good my friend :campfire: :campfire:
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Curt has pics. as do others!! Please start posting pics. and stories, this Ol' Man is exhausted and I still have to put my house back together, would not have it any other way!! Thanks to everyone and I Love Ya All!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn & family, It was my first time to attend and I had a great time. It was nice meet you Shawn and the fellow Tradegangers. I am glad to hear you raised $6,000 for St.Judes, that's great! I am sorry to hear that this is going to be the last time, but I can fully understand for that was quite an event. Thanks for the invite and for all you have done. Brian
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You know, I had probably one of the worst days at work today. Everything seemed so trivial. I still feel that deep rooted satisfaction I had been missing in my soul. Before the hunt every bad day at work just grew on me, now I'm happy to have the job and know there is more out there.
More fine people that give instead of take and more to life worthy of me focusing my attention.
As your event lives on inside of me, I'm reminded of all the true things in life that make it worth living.
Shawn If I help you clean up this weekend can we do a post hunt warm up? Perhaps it should be a cool down hunt :biglaugh:
No Really Shawn I can come help clean anything this weekend if you need.
Charlie
6000.000 Buckaroos, 3 Bunnies and Millions of memories.
OOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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I had fun with all involved and look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Bring on some of the pics!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!!
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Trab just sent this to me, and asked me to post it. I understand it is a cell phone pic, but I think it captures the mood of the weekend well.
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I forgot my camera, so I didnt get a single picture all weekend. Im glad I saw a few of you snapping away.
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I have about 20 pics.Ill get them uploaded tomorrow.Got a real busy night going on but I gotta give a quick thanks to Glenbo,Tdog and Charlie.The gifts I got from you fellas were rael nice, Im still stunned by the generosity.I promise I will show you guys the finished products sooner than later.Off work tomorrow, Ill tell a funny tale or 2 and try to get the pics up.Night fellas.
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Lets do some pix!!!!!
Friday night was just awesome for Cade and I...we weren't there for 10 minutes and still saying our hello's when Big Ed walked in with a brand new, made by "Big Ed" longbow for Cade! An absolute 48", rocket launching beauty!!!
Then Big Ed says he brought something for me as well...and in walked Tim Golder!
I've been inviting Tim and his boy up for years, but they could never make it. This year I didn't send an invite with everything going on....and he showed up with Ed...how cool!
The next morning things got started a little slow.....
Cade shooting his brand spankin' new "Big Ed" longbow at the steel bunny....
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My buddy "Glenbo" doing the same....
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The crowd was gathering....
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Jen in the middle of an incredible tumbling run down the plywood walkway to officially kick-off the 2010 JLMBH!!!!!
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The "Kid's hunt" participants...down a little from last year....
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Right before the kids hunt started, Cade was having a bit of a reaction to all the dogs we was playing with in the house. So I gave him some Benadryl to stop it.
The kids hunt started quick for him, he had a quick shot right off the bat! I think "Pop"(Dick) Langer might have even captured it on video!
The next push as he waited with Damon(nomad88), Shawn and I pushed another bunny at him again that he got a shot off at as well as many of the others...very cool again!
Damon and Cade after the shot....as you can see the Benadryl is starting to take effect...
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My boy....check out the new bow! Quilted Maple back veneers, and Red cedar on the belly...
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Leading the way....yes that's "huntmaster" Shawn with the mohawk!!!!!
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Tyler Williams, "Ishiwannabe" (good to see him smiling!), "Shawn Leonard" (our huntmaster), Tylers' dad "Jeff Williams", and "Gaff"...
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Jamie that pic of you and swampbuck , explains it all and how great a weekend it is...
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Jen's flips were worth the ride down. She's amazing!
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GOODNIGHT and OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Originally posted by vermonster13:
Jen's flips were worth the ride down. She's amazing!
Really...That was pretty cool! :eek: :thumbsup:
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WOW...Nice Job Fellas!! :clapper: :clapper:
Looks like a lot of fun and great memories!!..Thanks for sharing the day with us...
God Bless
Jack
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Shawn, WOW it's been a great ride ! You and Cindy along with the rest of your family did a great job ! Thank You
My hero from the hunt was a little huntress that had a Robin Hood hat ! She kept up and never complaned at all ! Even when she got wrapped up in some rose bushes and we cut her out .
David there definitely was some greater power in the air ! Afer speaking with Jamie on Sunday it was confirmed.
On another note when we got back to the trucks after the greenhouse push Pete had a message on his cell phone. His father in law passed while we were pushing the greenhouse. My prayers are with him and Jamie.
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Kinda hard to say anymore than has already been said . . .
Thanks Shawn and Cindy for welcoming me into your home you've always made me welcome right from the very begining.Thanks to your girls too they helped out alot as well as dragged(not really :notworthy: :notworthy:
I'll be back with the story of how Mikey(mcgroundstalker) cornered a bunny then called me over to . . .
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I am trying to upload some pictures of the bunny hunt... How do I do it?
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Sorry for your loss Pete,you and Jamie are in my thoughts
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Pete, sorry to hear that. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Some great pics already guys, keep them coming.
Mamba, there is a tutorial about it. Its just a matter of setting up a PB account, then emailing your pics to it. Then, copy the img code( I think it is on the bottom) and paste it into the reply box.
Awesome time, in more ways than one. Keep it all coming guys.
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Folks,
While I was not there I appreciate you letting me be a part of the last "JLMBH", many thanks goes out to the Leonard Family and all who participated, the money raised and the good times made can not be adequately tallied, the kids thank you!!
My heart goes out to those who have received the worst of news but pressed on, my thoughts are with you and your families, Jamie and Pete. All the best to all of you, Joe Flikkema
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Another Great weekend in Selkirk NY..The Food was amazing..Gator WOW that was soooo good..Just spending two days with a bunch of people that love the same things you do..A lot of great moments with people, Even if it was only for a minute or two.I'm gonna miss this. A place to go where everyone is on the same page. Where we are all safe because we are watching each others back. The way it should be. Cade calling out numbers and doing it like a pro. All the kids just loving life. It past so fast. I'll never forget these hunts.I remember the first one Jeff and I made it too. We all fit on the back porch. It's just like a family reunion but better..I could go on and on.Just like to thank everyone for the time..It was great to see all of you..Cindy, Shawn..Thank you once again for opening your home, Your hearts, For a bunch of folks that need this time together to reminds us that there is good in this world. It's at a bunny hunt in Selkirk NY..Thank you guys you know who your are..Hope to see you all at the Muzzy..Tucker
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Nice photos.Looks Like a good time was had by all.
Phil
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Thanks David, now I have to figure out how to post them full size like Curt..
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It's been said many times already but a special thanks to Shawn and Cindy for opening their home to us for such a wonderful cause. It's amazing what a small group of hunters can do for those kids at St. Judes. $6,000 is incredible. There's no doubt Tradgang is breaking the 100K mark this year for sure. :goldtooth:
Thanks for the memories and the good times. I'll never forget the feeling of watching my arrow hit it's mark on my first bunny ever. Makes me sad I wont be able to do it again next year but then again it makes it that much more meaningful. Gonna have to find some bunnies down here in Jersey.
Jamie, your a trooper for sure and I'm glad you made it out to the hunt. I think it helped us all a little to see you push on and enjoy the finer things in life that your dad taught you. The arrow send off hit home for alot of us just being a part of it with you. It's only fitting that you ended up with the JLMBH bow. Enjoy it and all the memories that go with it. Thank you again for the string certificate I sure do need a new one.
Terry, those gator bites were incredible. I think I got the last 2 or 3 in the pot but man were they good.
Curt, watching Cade and the other kids having such a good time is what it's all about and makes me want to spend more time out in the field with my sons. He's a good kid for sure and an excellent shot too.
Big Ed, you're an amazing soul aswell watching you give away your prizes to the kids was very cool. It goes to show there truely are some kind people left in this world. That bow you built cade is a rocket and a piece of art. Nice work.
I hope to get to meet up with some of you guys again whether it be down here at whittingham or hopefully the muzzy shoot. Thanks for the memories.
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Great job guys! Looks like a good time was had by all.
I just posted Something similar to this in the thread for the Michigan Bunny stomp but it holds true for you as well:
You guys have every right to be proud of what you have done. You raised a great amount for the kids at St Judes all the while putting ALL HUNTERS, not just trad bowhunters, but ALL HUNTERS in a positive light.
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Unlike the antis... you did this not to gain something for yourselves but simply because it is the right thing to do.
THANK YOU! I am so proud to be associated with such a great group of people, that happen to be traditional bowhunters, than anyone can imagine.
Keep up the awesome job!
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Thank you so much for the kind words about Cade :notworthy: I'm awful proud of my "little man"....
Last year was his first year to come to the bunny hunt. Even with Shawn nagging on me to bring him, I was still very hesitant. I just didn't want him to be a burden on anyone. I knew if he got tired and didn't want to hunt anymore, I couldn't go back with him as I knew Shawn would need me out there to help him. He said don't worry about a thing, Cindy and the girls will take good care of him.....
Well I brought him last year and he just had a blast! Even when he wasn't out in the field, he had a wonderful time with all the girls in the house....he was in very good hands!! He couldn't say enough good about how well he was taken care of!
I never doubted he would be well taken care of, just didn't want to bother anyone.....he fit right in!
This year there was no holding him back and he was looking forward to staying back with the girls and helping them, as much as hunting with us. Just like last year, he's still talking about how much fun he had!
Cindy, Nichole, Allison, and Heather...Thank you so, so much for taking such good care of my boy....we luv you all!
OK....where were we....
The next kid's push, I was a pusher and Shawn took Cade. This was a rough one for Damon. He and I were down by the creek and some real thick cover. He was doing his best to try to bust as much brush as possible and decided to go across the creek on some shaky looking ice.....you'all can probably figure out where this is going....
I said to him..." be careful on the ice, it doesn't look too thick"....his response of ...."I'll be Ok" wasn't 2 seconds out of his mouth and down he goes!!!!!!
One leg crotch deep...he grabs a log and tries to get back up and then his whole arm on the same side goes in all the way and his face is right on the water as he holds on to the log with his other arm and leg!!!!
I paniced for a second, but then he got himself righted on the log...got up...dried his face...and said he was just fine and continued on!!!! I don't think anything bothers that guy! He just kept on smiling and breaking brush for the kids.
Damon, you rock buddy!!!!!
Cade told me he got another shot at another scampering bunny on that push...shot #3 for him. But he was REALLY feeling the Benaryl now....with one more good push to go...he wanted to go lay down.
But I stayed with him on the last push and tried to keep him up-beat as the drivers worked their way toward us. Shawn was coming in from our right and was in sight when he yelled...BUUUUUUUNNNYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was coming right at us!!!
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I have an "over the shoulder" video of the rabbit cutting right in front of Cade and him shooting....but have no way of posting it from my computer...can't seem to get it emailed either...
I'll figure something out to get it posted, David's "I always wanted to do this" video, and the "tribute" video that ended the hunt...
So anyway the bunny comes rocketing by Cade and he swings and shoots...not missing by very far at all...it's was very,very cool!
Heading back to the house for a bite.....Jen R., David K., Cade, and Terry R.....
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Jen "the arrowslin ger"and proud Papa, Terry Receveur....
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The whole group before Saturdays hunt....the fun begins!
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As was mentioned earlier, Jamie was not "alone" this weekend. Without a doubt, his dad was looking over him and smiling down from a better place...
Jamie "Ishiwannabe" made a great shot and there was no way this one was going to get away if I had anything to do with it!
I don't think Jamie will ever shoot anything with his bow that'll mean more to him, and all of us, than this bunny...
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Wow, that was tougher then I thought it would be for me to type....
Tom "Swampbuck" had also made a great shot on the "island of trees" push. He was using a "made by him" wicked looking blunt.....
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Check out what it did...by the looks of this bunny's ears, he's had a close call with a shotgunner. He wasn't so lucky with Tom around!
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Good stuff....
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Bill Langer,"Barzoo" Bill's brother in law, Jen R, Big Ed, and Bill's "rock star" dad Dick Langer...Hangin' with the Langer crew is a real treat!
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Very cool! :thumbsup:
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Great pics as usual, Curt. Really captured every moment there, bud...
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Just took a shot with the selfbow (made by Glenbo) I won at the raffle.Braced her the other nite and drew being careful to not hold at full draw but today I launched my "Bernie" arrow as the first one and she woulda killed the deer.Only got 1 shot cause the tip came unglued and I didn't have the heart to put carbon thru her...gotta go lunch is over
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Then, while I was a sitter on the "circular field" push, we could here the yells that someone had connected once again....
Jason "Imskippy" and his Zona 'curve had made good.....
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Nothing else was killed on the last push of the day, "the rabbit valley"....we were off to eat...
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The generosity of TG'ers is amazing. Check out all the "stuff" for the St. Jude raffle....
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Cade helping the girls and David with some last minute raffle tickets....
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Another great day at the JLMBH!!!
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Well done Curt-your pics combined with the story telling bring back great memories of that day and imagine it makes someone who was not there feel like they were.-Bill
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Curt, what's that on Cade's belt in the last pic?
It's nice to see some familiar faces, even if it is just in pictures. It's also nice to see I'm not the only one with more gray in my hair LOL!
I can't tell you how much it hurt not to come this year, especially since I was called away last year at the beginning of the hunt on Saturday! If any of you - and I mean this - feel like hunting CT this year you have a place to stay!
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Lots of good reading and pic viewing today....thanks...and congrats on the bunnys and the donation for the kids!!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Thanks Chris and Bill :notworthy:
Jeremy, That's right bud, that's the knife you made and gave to him last year. He never skips an opportunity to wear it and show it off. he;s learned to handle it real well....thanx again :notworthy: You were missed :(
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I was on the second wave of pushers in the "Island of Trees" when I heard that a bunnie had run through and behind us......I could hear Mikey yelling to Tom, and the next thing I heard was a loud OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH from Tom, what a sweet sound that was! We finish the push, and I find out that Jamie had killed a rabbit too. My weekend was complete right there, little did I know what was to follow for Jamie, I can't describe the feelings that came over me through the rest of the weekend, but I will say that I am proud to know him and call him a friend........
David
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Nice pics Curt, congratulations to all I wish Joe and I could have made it again this year we look so forward to seeing everyone. Shawn you and your family are the best :notworthy:
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The next push was through the "Honey Hole", and then back again. It was during this push that Big Ed suffered a pretty good cut to the left side of his face. After the first push through the Honey Hole, we were standers, along with Tim. Ed needed some medical attention, and Tim came through like the true professional and friend that he is........YES, that is electrical tape!!!!
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Not only is Shawn in good rabbit country, but he's in pretty good deer country too......this is from the "Circular Woods", where we also happened to push three deer out, including a buck that still had antlers.....
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David
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I was an electrician for 15 years, electrical tape can cure a lot of ailments.
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David wont be able to resize that pic.Big Ed is just that big! Hes got big enough class and a heart big enough to go along with the pic. :thumbsup:
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I remember a rabbit charging a young man named Tyler (no not my son) and he had to actually kick it to save himself!
Izzy, didn't get a ton of time to talk or hunt with you, but I sure liked seeing the fun Noah was having. He is a great young man.
Jamie, I sure was glad to have you and your "spirit" around for the weekend. It is interesting how a little devine intervention can help deal with grief. Your dad must've been a special man! Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Big Ed, that was a fine bandaging job! Can't wait to shoot some rays with you this spring.
Skippy and John (Bahrzoo)we're still on for some bowfishing.
Curt, first thing Sat. morning when I was talking with Cade I asked him if he was going to get a rabbit this year. He said "I'm sure going to try" and he did! He was a great help with the raffle. Tell him we all say Thanks!
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Fellas,,, having problems loading my pics from Kodak to photobucket but Ill get it done.I got some real beauties.Little ones,orange clad mobs,bunny dogs, cave men and assorted faces that only a mother and us could love.Well,, there were 2 pretty faces in the crowd thanks to Ailee and Jen. Oh you too Mikey.
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I've tried to resize that thing five times now, I had it, left and came back to find that Ed just won't let me do it!!!!! :smileystooges: Goona delete it from photobucket and try again..... :knothead:
David
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Hey Izzy... The caveman wouldn't be our cousin Ray, would it? ;)
... mike ... :D ..
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Here is Ed's impromptu medical workup one more time.....dang, still can't get it to work......
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Here you go Dave.
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Dave, nice pic. Like I said I've got a face for radio. Lots of fun and laughs. Be sure and try to get down to PA this year for some whitetails. Between Tim and myself at the very least we would have a great time. As always an open invite. Big Ed P.S. We always have plenty of Elect.Tape just in case
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Nah Mikey, Rays too ugly.To call him a caveman would really set the real cave men off.Worse than the Geico commercials I fear.
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Mikey you are a trip bud, enjoyed our time this year. Thanks for the patch job. Big Ed
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Guys, I have some stories myself but I have been out plowing snow and just came in after 14 hours. I believe the only reason we did not kill a bunch of bunnies was the lack of snow, none not even in the thick stuff!! I will be back tomorrow with more stories and some great memories of past hunts!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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It was good of you to fertilize the patch for Shawn Ed.
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Congradulations to one and all. Hap
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Keep it coming guys. Im trying to get all the stories edited in my head, but a lot is going on with arrangements and meetings with the VA and such.
I think the kids push was awesome. I saw one of, if not THE, biggest bunnies ever. I think the beagles were scared of it.
The highlight of the kids hunt for me was when I noticed a bunny in "hide mode" about five feet away as we pushed the last piece. I managed to get a shooter and his guide over and watched the whole shot sequence. The young man held it together very well for his first shot at game, and I was excited to be able to be a part of that.
After that was lunch, then the hunt. I managed to get one on the first sit...and it was quite an interesting event. I think it may have been the best shot I have made with a stickbow...so far.
Hard to explain how it went down, but I think it was a magical moment for me...I will think about it and try to put it into words.
The biggest part for me was the arrow I shot for my dad, and how everyone stepped up to do it with me. I was so completely touched and honored I dared not talk on the way to the trucks because of the lump in my throat. I mean it with all of my heart when I say I have met the best people that I have had the pleasure of ever meeting at the JLMBH's, and Tradgang. I think you all helped me in ways I cant begin to describe.
Of course there was the story telling and details when I got home. I left nothing out as I explained it all...everyone's words, actions. The hunts, the kids. The raffle, the prizes. The JLMBH bow...it all was described. Then I sat down and told my mother and my wife about the arrows shot for my Dad. They both smiled, teared up, and said that dad would have loved every second of it.
I will be back at some point with some more details and stories, as I remember them and find the right words.
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jamie... I told you once before and I'll say it again... You ARE my hero and a very special friend.
Love to your family...
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Jamie,
Bro, I can't even begin to describe the pride I felt seeing you win that bow. There aren't that many guys who represent all this hunt is like you do. I'm sure everyone else feels the same; took all I had not to jump and shout in joy when Shawn handed that Bear over to ya'.
I also have to say that I was as proud of that last shot as I was of the one I made on my deer. Seeing everyones arrows soar of into the horizon...that just summed things up better than anything. Your dad would be proud...they just don't get any better than you bud.
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Chuck You can stop anytime now!!!!! If you haven't heard the bunny hunt was a few days ago :biglaugh:
Jamie, Couldn't say much at the arrow launch had to large of a lump in my throat. I was honored to be there and let an arrow loose in memory.
My favorite part of the hunt itself was when we were at Briar back mountain standing in the open freezing wind. When I backed up I saw the kids sliding on their butt down a little hill. The adult escort was having a ball watching. I think it was David. Made me remember that the hunt is the Journey and the little side things that may take place along the way to make your time out enjoyable. The kill isn't the only Joy to be had a field.
I had another bad day at work with the snow and I'm still smiling!
Shawn, I agree those bunnies were sitting tight. There were two this weekend that didn't move even after I stomped not more than a foot from them. On the push before we all shot at the skull someone was behind me and almost had a shot at one I practically stepped on and it didn't run until it knew someone was looking at it. I need to go have my eyes checked!
I also loved it when the kids were starting to knock down the wooden bunny disc. I think Noah Used up Izzy's memory card in the camera. He was starting to hit the wood disc every time. If only a bunny ran past him it would have been a goner.
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Ya' know, I've got a little story that needs telling myself...
Many of you know Ken Mowrey (adkmountainken) from this site, who was unfortunately unable to make it up to this last bunny hunt. Back in 2008, Ken had his annual "Adirondack Attack", where a bunch of us got to stalk through one of the most beautiful spots in that 'dacks. One of the many aspects of the hunt was the signing of an absolutely massive knife by all the hunters. Ken later auctioned this off on the 2009 St. Judes auction.
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Fast forward to this years bunny hunt. I had recently taken my first deer this past season, and Dave (vermonster13) told me he had a gift in honor of such an occasion. Imagine my surprise when he turned over the very same knife, signed by some of the greatest folks I've ever hunted with. I have to admit, I was simply floored. Still am.
Thanks again Dave. I can't even begin to admit how grateful I am.
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You're welcome Chris. You worked hard on your shooting this summer and deserved it.
Did anyone get a pic of the Bunny Hunt quiver all signed and filled that they could post?
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Chuck You can stop anytime now!!!!! If you haven't heard the bunny hunt was a few days ago
He's trying to build up a base for next year :scared:
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Jim,
There is no next year.
Pete
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Well..... Maybe Pete,
But then again..... If I can Dance up a snow storm, Who says I can't Dance up a Bunny Hunt somewhere????? :bigsmyl:
BTW Charlie, I didn't have ANYTHING to do with this one!!!!! I was in Penn. when it started!!!!!
(and I've got the recipts from "Great Wolf Lodge" to prove it LOL)
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Originally posted by Peter Smith:
There is no next year.
Did I miss that somewhere in this thread, or did Shawn say that this last weekend?
Did I really just miss the last JLMBH?!
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That's what it looks like Jeremy, its gotten so big and time consuming, maybe something else will materialize......ron w
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It wasn,t really in the thread Shawn announced it just before drawing the last prize which was the JLMBH bow and the pink pan???s. Maybe something else will pan out
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Friday's warm up started out pretty good we bumped a bunny up the hill past Big Ed and Sonny picked up the trail bringing it back by Ed again without a shot presenting itself either time.After the 2nd loop the bunny headed out behind us so I went after the dog.Seemed odd that he wasn,t coming since I do have a shock collar with a warning tone and as it turned out the bunny had run thru the land owners back yard who thought that Sonny musta got out of an invisible fence yard so they grabbed him locking him in the garage :scared: :scared: poetic justice I guess :biglaugh:
That event Friday is kinda what led to my kill on Sat in an odd way...
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We started out walking along the hedgerow. This is where Jeremy got our first catch and release bunny last year.
We broke some brush, but didnt see a lot of bunnies. Shawn asked Curt and I to set the standers on the far end of the island of trees, with Curt going the long way around.
After the standers were set, I got really nervous. I couldnt see the next guy from Curt's side and I was concerned about the break in the wall of orange. No need to worry at all, for within a few minutes Curt was there. We were all set, a good thing too because I could hear brush breaking, beagles singing and the call of "Bunny!!" out in front of me.
Now for those of you that have done this hunt, this time, these moments that you wait are filled with a nervousness. Anticipation of bunnies and shot angles usually flood my mind. That wasnt the case with this, the first push.
Instead, I found myself thinking back to times I shared with my Dad, and all he taught me. There I was 30 feet away from the other standers, and I was completely alone with my dad. I found myself remembering his vague but helpful teachings in regards to the recurve I began my hunting career with. "Pick a spot." he would whisper. He had this habit of keeping his hand on my upper back. I dont know why, but knowing what I know now, maybe he knew something about back tension. Perhaps it was his way of calming me for the shot...
I digress. So there I was, alone, but with bunny hunters. Alone, but there with dad-so vividly. I heard that a bunny was down, and I smiled. I thought I heard Swampbuck got it, and let out a whoop. After all he and Sonny have done, it made me glad.
Suddenly Bill Langer yelled "Bunny!! Out front! Coming to you Jamie!" and he let an arrow loose. I caught movement, and began tracking the bunny from right to left. I didnt panic like usual, just waited for an opening. The rabbit stopped, and he was about 15 yards out, right in front of me. I had a small opening that was filled by his head and neck. I began to draw, and something magical happened. Something brushed across my back. I would swear I heard a whispered "Pick a spot." I burned a hole right below the bunny's eye...
Next thing I knew, my arrow hit the rabbit, a bit low in the neck but the second bunny was secured. I sat there in a state of awe.
A lot of emotions hit. Did I imagine that? Was there something in my mind that had? Did a fellow hunter remind me to pick a spot? Was it a branch I felt on my back? My mind was awash with a million thoughts and questions as I stared in disbelief at the bunny I just shot.
There was a noise in my head, like water rushing, or wind blowing. Then I began to hear the cheers of those next to me. Curt offered to get the bunny, as he had a straight shot through little brush. Eventually I asked him to get it for me, as I did not want to take the chance of it getting away. He did, without hesitation, and later informed me it wasnt really needed. Thanks again Curt.
Later on, after the push was complete there were pictures, and interviews. It was nice to have something to smile about and share with friends.
I sit hear typing this, and I still dont know what actually happened. It was a special moment. Shared with special friends. One that I will cherish and remember for the rest of my days.
I learned later on in the day that the shot was recorded from two angles. Im anxious to see it, and compare it to what happened in my mind's eye.
Either way, an amazing thing happened to me that morning. I realized that I still had my Dad, more so than I could remember during the hard years of Alzheimer's and being one of his caregivers. Memories came back that I had long forgotten. The proverbial flood gate was opened.
That bunny was for you Dad.
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Speechless....
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Beautiful, bro...
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My Wife just caught me crying.
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Very well written Jamie :notworthy: :notworthy: that was awesome.
Since I'm at workI walked away a couple times so nobody would "catch" me
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Written from the heart Jamie... Simply Wonderful.
... mike ...
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Very nice Jamie, Glad you were there bro. Glad to be there with you. I am very sure your Father is very proud. Big Ed
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Tears and Chills...... What a feeling that must have been.
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Wow.................
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I've watched it twice Jamie and was moved-but that post gave me chills...your Dad was there-I am sure.
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Thanks everyone. I was a bit timid about posting it as I remembered it, but figured I should.
I just want to clarify that I dont mean to sound like it was "paranormal" by any means. I think it was very vivid memories, and being in the emotional state I was in. I have always said when I pick up a stick bow, I walk with my father... Im not sure if I can explain what I mean by that. I guess that push, that time, was just an overwhelming flood of memories. Anyway...
After the island of trees, we were off to do the honey hole, a piece new to a lot of us. Once again, Shawn asked me to set the standers. On my end, not much was seen, except for a very upset ruffed grouse at about mach 2.
The rest of the day kinds of blurs on me. I hadnt been sleeping too well, and Im afraid I might have been delerious. The highlights were many, but most are stories for others to tell.
Like I have said, the highlights were numerous. I dont think I have ever felt so close to such a large group of people. Homer really choked me up at one point with a very sincere jesture. The talks and handshakes and hugs were all very tough, but very much needed and appreciated.
I will let some others relate some details from Saturday. Then I have more to add...after I find the words.
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Jamie, Yes he was there! Nothing to say but OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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I saved those pics of you and Swampbuck with your bunnies, Jamie. I am speechless, and teary-eyed. Dammit.
When I came upon that first pic of just you and your bunny, I saw the power of the day. Your dad was there with you, guiding and sharing your vision. I could see that in your eyes. Savor it, this gift, it's real.
Blessings on you and your family, you make THIS family richer for being among us.
Shawn, what a gift you have given to so many, for so many years! I want to thank you and your family for these years of service to St Jude, to The Hunt, and to many who never would have had the experience without you all. Many youngsters will grow up and remember, and show their children what joy can be found in snow and crisp winter air... and briars! I know that I will never forget, and will always cherish the memory of friends met and made, of generous hearts, the sound of bells and merry arrows filling the air.
There is magic all around us, and all it takes is for us to look for it. Thank you for The Hunt.
Killdeer :wavey:
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:archer:
And I have been thinking a bit about the arrow I used for that shot...the feathers got beat up going through that hole. I was going to fix it, but my heart is telling me to put it in the St. Jude's auction. I think Dad would have liked that.
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Ain't such a much, Jamie. I tear up every time I see a mirror! :D
Killdeer
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WOW..Jamie they are always with us. To guide us, We just need to listen..You did..That is so cool..I love when that stuff happen's.God bless.
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I would like to comment hat 4 out of 5 of my lost arrows lost from the warm up were found and returned. I was shooting Jamie's lucky arrow (that I lost) ion the warm up and was really thinking it was going to do the trick as I was on with it. I mean really on. Then I broke the knock off and it had to be put away for a bit.
I believe our loved ones past are always with us we just usually never stop to notice. Seems people are just to busy or selfish to see the cues. I admit sometimes I get caught up in the moment and forget to listen to my surroundings. It isn't until I succumb to my environment that I usually see the signs.
Terry, I would love to see your bow fishing rig. You ever go at night for carp? I used to bow fish all the time growing up. started with a tin can and string wrapped around it. I had the can taped to my bow. I had to be careful not to point the bow downward as the string would fall off. LOL It was a pleasure sharing a table with you Jen and Ron.
Jamie There were 80 people and only 3 rabbits taken. I don't think it's coincidence you were one. I couldn't be happier for you. Every time I read your posts I choke up. Don't think we are going a whole summer and not frog hunting.
Killie, we have snow now too so do feel so special :biglaugh:
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Charlie, my rig is a lot like the one that was won by the fellow on the end of our table. You can also take a look at it on the Winter Doldrums thread. I really only bowfish at night. Only been a couple times in the daytime.
Jamie, well.. not much I can say!
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That is a supernatural moment ....
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Working in a classroom teaching a group of High School students, I had told them about my upcoming hunt in the weeks leading up to the 20th......only one of them is into hunting, but we often discuss it because they know how much I love it and are good enough kids to engage me about it...my point is the idea of the Bunny Hunt didn't quite excite them like it did all of us.....that is at least, not until I began showing them the pictures that have been trickling out since Sunday....I have shown them more each day....put them on the smart-board in the front of the class....so I just wanted to let all you guys know that these guys were loving the photos, and suddenly it seemed like they were asking me questions about, bowhunting, not just to "appear" interested, but because they actually were "becoming" interested....
Just so you know, what I am describing says a lot....the kids I teach are some troubled kids and are not easy to connect with....the JLMBH has some power when it touches a group of teens and the only means of exposure was a bunch of photos ....these are some POWERFUL photos...!!!
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Trab
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Just got the phone call that schools are closed today down here in Dutchess County, .....THANKS A LOT FOR DANCIN LAST NIGHT CHUCK !!!!!! Do you have the endurance to dance every day from now till June ? :bigsmyl:
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Thought I'd throw up a couple more pics,it's all I can throw out until I upgrade my photobucket account.
The tribute shot.
(http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx290/hobartm76/IMG_1896.jpg)
And the skull that I didn't think Boo would be able to hit. Her's is the yellow arrow, mine is the black one that missed.
(http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx290/hobartm76/IMG_1887.jpg)
Later all,
Michael
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That photo is just awe inspiring.
I coped a lot of grief for going away to this hunt, some people just don't get it, but being a part of it and reading all the posts about what it meant to everyone, I am very happy I went. I am humbled to be a small part of such a wonderful group of people.
Jamie, when I turn those rose shoots into arrows I will be thinking of you, you father, and everyone associated with the JLMBH.
Tony
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What a great photo..That was a great way to end the hunt..More pix are needed..
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Day 2 pix.....
The "rolling" running bunny...Can someone tell me who the fella is rolling?
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Tyler....
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"Little Pete"...He smiled all weekend....
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Noah....
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Cade and our buddy Gary K....
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The crew heading to Briarback Mountain.....
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Alei, Jesse, Noah, and Pete....
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Little Pete...check out that smile!
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Cade and his "Big Buddy", Big Ed...thanx again bro!
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"Woodchucker" showing the results of "Briarback"!!!!
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Me and my little buddy...
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Greg and Nephew Jesse...
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The poor cow skull...
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You took some great photos Curt. :thumbsup: :notworthy: :clapper:
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I'll have few more in a bit...
Thanx Dave :thumbsup:
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Jamie -
Great story, I'm sure your Dad was there then and will be always.
Curt -
The gentleman rolling the disc is a hunting buddy of Bamboo and myself - Dave Morris. His handle is highlow.
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Awesome pics everyone. Pete's smile says it all.
Im still awed by that arrow tribute picture...
I got to watch the kids shooting the "bunny discs", and man I was impressed. You guys are raising a bunch of deadly shots!
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That is an awesome pic Jamie ! One of the draw backs of having the Dog is Scott with Ziggy and I with Sonny missed being out there for that one.I,m pretty sure our paths will cross again and I'll take care of that
As the orange army :biglaugh: marched along the airstrip we held the dogs back letting things get set with the standers way up front and around the back side of the island of tree's. As we approached the wide section just before the isle I figured it was safe to turn the dogs loose figuring that the bunnies would head down into the isle,ofcourse they didn,t all follow the script and Sonny was in hot pursuit out the back to where we would hunt later.I used the collar to call him off and get him back where I wanted him but with his garage incident the day before he was quick looking for me heading back to the house.Cindy called and said she had him THANK YOU I know he was a pain in the *#%^* since I wasn't there and he wanted to hunt.
Just before I got that call and was heading to go get him and I heard Mike(mcgroundstalker) hollar "Tom ,Tom"
I saw him go in right there ...
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So how much snow you got now Shawn. :)
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Originally posted by swampbuck:
[QB] That is an awesome pic Jamie ! One of the draw backs of having the Dog is Steve with Ziggy and I with Sonny missed being out there for that one.I,m pretty sure our paths will cross again and I'll take care of that
Hey Tom it's Scott actually.
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I do hope we get a chance to hunt together again. Even though I never connected on any of my half dozen or so shots, it was the most fun I've had rab, er, bunny hunting in awhile. It's great just to hear the dogs work. And you couldn't ask for a nicer group of folks to spend a weekend with.
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Opps Sorry at least I got the first letter right I shoulda gone back and checked LOL fixxed now
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Scott and Ziggy....
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Tom and Sonny...
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Sonny...
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Ziggy...
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Gregg and his bud...
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The Tribute...I'll have to get the video to you Jamie...
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That's all the pix I have guys...
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I felt bad for the guys that were standers on Briarback Mountain, knowing that they would have to wait close to an our before we got to them.....but not as bad as I felt for us, for this is what we faced....... :scared: :scared:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/2010%20Hunting%20and%20Trail%20Cam/P1030331.jpg)
The orange you see is a pusher that is maybe 20 yards in front of me in an open cut, I had ten yards of h**l to go through to get to him......
Here is a line of standers that would eventually turn to pushers, this was a cut that was a couple of hundred yards in to the push of Briarback...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/2010%20Hunting%20and%20Trail%20Cam/P1030330.jpg)
David
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Man briar back mountain gives me the chills. I actually had a bunny at 2 ft while pushing BB Mountain. I couldnt shoot. Had an arrow nocked and everything, but the rose bush has such a hold on me I couldnt draw. He eventually ran towards Jeff and Mike, and I fell over, freeing myself from the roses.
Curt, Michael- thanks for the pics. Kinda speechless about those two pics.
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Man I'm gonna miss this..Next winter is gonna be a long one...BUNNY!!!!!!!
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I'll tell you that the kids enthusiam and smiles were contaugous to all of us. That is truely what it is all about. Hope we can all do something like this again.
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Those tribute pics are impressive.
Curt- Thanks for putting those pics of Ziggy up. He was exhausted but he LIVES to hunt. And eat.
Tom- No problem! I've been getting called either Steve or Chris my whole life for some reason! :biglaugh:
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Jamie, The Filson ball cap rocks..Any history to it? The quiver is a keepsake forever..
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Guys, I have some more stories and some final thoughts I will be posting. I just want to say that the kids have made the hunt for me the last 2 years. The pic. of the 4 on the ridge is my favorite, just looking at it makes me smile. The kids actually follow hunt instructions and listen better than a lot of the adults!! I am proud of all of them!! I have seen people post, well we only killed 3 bunnies, well look at the other peoples hunt, they are lucky to see a few!! Everyone asks what happened? Where were all the bunnies, well they were right there. We needed snow, no ifs, ands, or buts!! If we had even an inch on the ground I have no doubt we would of killed 10 or 12 just the first day. I believe all things happen for a reason and this hunt gave all of us plenty of reasons to go out and give, take a kid hunting, think about our loved ones and to quote a lot of people "I am proud and feel priviledged to be part of such a great and wonderful group of loving and caring people"!! Quote me on that one!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Where we goin' dad?
Bunnyslayers
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Apparently an average Selkirk buckrub...
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac185/Ziggybeagle/bunny%20hunt%202010/JLMBH5.jpg)
One wiped out but happy beagle
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Well said Shawn. I have followed this hunt for several years and finally got to go this year and in all that time I have never got the feeling that this was about killing bunnies. It always seemed to be about all the other stuff that everyone talks about.
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This was my fist exposure to Brier back mountain. I saw 2 glimpses of rabbits at mach 10. I didn't mind that I didn't get a shot since they were headed right for Big Ed and the Kids. I don't think they slowed down for them either.
Yes Shawn they were a great group of kids, always smiling and having a great time.
OK Shawn You asked for it!
"I am proud and feel priviledged to be part of such a great and wonderful group of loving and caring people"!! Quote me on that one!! "
I second That!
The Pics are awesome. I have memories to last until I manage to forget.
Thank you everyone!!!
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Shawn,
One of my greatest memories of this event will always be at Briar back Mountain, when we were pushing through the most wicked briar patch I have been in. I was between you and Jamie, your like a bulldozer in those things, I couldnt believe it. I got hung up for a few minutes when a big piece of briar went down into my boot so I had to lay on the ground under the bush and take my boot off, the pain was too much to try to go on without removeing it. When I got done taking the briar out of my boot you guys were 20 yards ahead yelling bunny! I ended up cutting myself out of the briars because there was just know where to go. That was awesome!
You aren't hunting bunnies if you aren't bleed'n!
I hope something materializes somewhere next year.
Pete
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I was to the Shawns immediate left on Briar back Mt. I felt guilty watching you plough through all that thick stuff, so I found the thickest stuff to dive into myself!...what was I thinking!!...I tossed my bow when I reached with in 15 yrs of the sitters. I tossed my bow toward the field. One of the kids ( don't know most of the names)crawled through the thick stuff to get it for me! I was impressed to say the least.
The kids definitely made the hunt.
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Well Folks, That's Briarback Mountain for ya.....
She'll Break your Heart, and leave you BLEEDING!!!!! :help:
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Guys- it has been a very busy week at work, sorry that I have not gotten to post anything sooner. I finally got a chance to shave Wed after work, and when I did the razor brought up a few thorns imbedded from Briarback Mtn.. she still has me bleeding. The only time I bleed when I shave and it would bring a smile to my face. lol
Jamie- the story was great! I agree with everything you said absolutely.
Curt- the pics were great and I am so glad that Pete brought his nephew Peter.. he is still talking about it today, and probably will be for weeks to come.
Shawn- hope you have the house back in order, hope Cindy is well, talk to you soon. Thanks bro!
-Matt :goldtooth:
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With Mikey distracting the bunny that had just busted out the side of the pushers into the hedgerow I was lucky enuff to get a standing still shot with him looking the other way,just doesn,t get much easier than that.Their genrally hauling or if they do stop your so tangled up in briars there's no possible way of drawing anything but your own blood.
Thanks Mike I couldn't have done it without ya,I'd have been heading back to get Sonny if not for your call and then to keep his attention till I found his hide out :notworthy: ooooooohhhhhhhh yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Jamie, I just got to read your story. Very moving. Your father will always be with you.
Cyclic , I was behind you when you walked past that rabbit. When I saw him hunked down at 6 feet trying to hide behind a 3/4" post my first thought was this is going to be way too easy. Little did I know he would be out of site before I could hit full draw !!!!!
Tom, Did you empty that bottle for your wife yet ?
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Bob,
Thanks for taking to my first JLMBH 4 years ago, its been a good run. Wonder if the Brockport conservations club would be a good place to hold one some day?
ALSO, Thankyou for all the support you gave me on the way home, it would have been a touph ride by myslef!
Im very excited for the coming year!
Next stop, North carolina on Thursday :(
Pete
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Yea never know Pete,I was wondering bout that myself.
Bob, :scared: :scared: LOL your kiding right.Summer time and alittle help will empty it
Time to blow the snow,you can sit down now Chuck :banghead:
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I'm glad I was part of the legend that was Selkirk NY! Good times, good folks and great reason.
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Tom,
Let me know, Ill gladly pitch in, I cant speak for Bob, but his reputation speaks for itself!
Pete
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Great stuff guys-keep it coming!
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The final push of Rabbit Valley was interesting. Homer and I were up top, and within the first few minutes, we were left in the dust. We decided to gather a few more and try to do a second wave. It wasnt easy with 3 or 4 of us, but I did manage to get a shot at a bunny along the bottom hedgerow. I also saw how close Izzy's boy got. I still say that would have been a hit if it wasnt so thick.
Coming out of the valley, I learned the third bunny was taken. I will leave that story to the hunter...
We slugged back to the house. I know my legs were shot, and my body ached.
The food was ready though. The various wild game dishes, the bbq chicken, I took a lot of food. I never thought I would finish it all, but I did. I ate as quickly as I could because I could feel myself tightening up and getting sore-I didnt want to be stuck in a chair. LOL.
The raffle was awesome. David and I were drooling over almost everything. Frank's knife, quivers, bows....anything you can imagine, and it was probably there. Amazing generousity. So much in fact, that we actually had to combine some prizes to move it along, and it still was over three hours I believe.
When it came time for the final prize, Shawn made a speech. A lot of points stick out in my mind right now. I think I will let him do that part though.
Imagine the surprise when I won the very last item. I hadnt won a single thing through out the night, often joking about stirring the tickets up. Im glad that didnt happen though... I became the proud owner of the JLMBH bow and Mikey's pink suit. I had no idea what that would come to mean to me...
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Man I'm gonna miss this...
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I will have some final posts and a final thought and Thankyou as always. The upcoming final Thankyou will be a bit different as I will re-cap why this whole thing started and why now after 7 years it has come to a close. This one will be tough and very emotional. I am gonna just sit and write it, so it may ramble a bit but it will be genuine and from the heart. I will post my final thoughts and Thankyou tomorrow evening. What a long strange and wonderful trip its been! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Lots of fun had, memories made and more importantly a brotherhood created.
THANK YOU SHAWN AND CINDY and everyone involved!!!
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I have a hard time coming back to this thread without getting a little teary eyed. I'm sad that The bunny hunt may be over but happy I was able to experience it.
I first heard about it when I first met Trad Gang friends Bow Spirit and AdirondackKen. By they way they spoke of the event I knew it was a must attend.
I'm glad I did!
Bob, I left that bunny there for you, so don't say I never gave you anything :biglaugh:
Hope to cross paths with such fine individuals again away from the computer.
Jamie, I don't think anyone else was better deserving of the JLMBH bow than you! How's the wife and you enjoying the Pink outfit? you dont have to answer that! ;)
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I am glad to have shot,hunted and shed blood with all of you! Kurt, you have a mighty good kid there, its good to know that our sport will be in good hands for years to come. All the kids were so awesome.I hope to see you all this summer.
Pete
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I havent posted to this thread as much as in years past, I guess Im just in denial that it was the last.All I can say is "Thank You" Shawn, for all you have done for us and the kids, ours and St.Judes. You are a giant among men.I have made memories with family and met friends to last me a lifetime. I am suprised that it ran for as long as it did, it takes a close and dedicated family to do what you and Cindy and your children have done.I will always return to this hunt in my mind and whenever I speak of the memories to family and friends.Thank you Bud.
Izzy
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I'm glad I made it up for this last one, even for only a handful of hours. Thanks to the Leonards and all who contribute...its a big group of good guys and gals.
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Words can't describe the memories that I have from the bunny hunts. From the first small get together where I met Shawn,Curt,Tom and Fran to the last couple of years where I have met trad gangers from serval states ! I never missed one and couldn't wait for the next one. It feels like a big family. Many of you I see at Sawmill,Denton Hill and Hawkeye and look foward to doing so for many years. Shawn, you will never know how many lives you have changed and how you helped traditional archery !!! All of you are welcome at my campfire anytime. :campfire:
Long live the memories of the Bunny Hunt !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm sad that Joe and I couldn't make this one but glad that we made the last three in a row. When we came to our first it set up a chain of events that has impacted my life in such a positive way that it would be hard to describe and hard for others to understand. The friendships that have been forged from this event are many and the fun that has been had is pale to the real reason for this get together and that's for the kids at St. Judes. Thank you Shawn for letting us come, I'll be seeing you all at the Muzzy, Sawmill or at Denton.
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Some more pics.
Shawn and the kids
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The only kill I got over the weekend.
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Terry on one of the school pushes.
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Pete and Pete.
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Getting in place for one of the school pushes.
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Right before a bunny gave half a dozen kids a shot.
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Alei and Swampbuck getting ready for the second day.
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Alei and Curt on the first push of the second day.
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Just before that pic was taken of myself and Alei...
I was approaching a pile along the field edge from in the woods, Alei was covering the outside in the field.
I thought I saw something move in the pile, and told Alei to get ready. As I got closer I tried to pick the pile apart to see if I could see the bunny, if in fact there was one in there. I couldn't, so I waded in and out goes the bunny...with Alei's arrow right behind it!!!!!
Very cool for me :notworthy:
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Yup, I was there just the other side of Curt and Alei!! She can hunt with me anytime!! I believe she has what it takes to be a great little huntress and that is a great spirit and attitude. I have seen a lot over the years on this hunt and the the kids have never ceased to amaze me, they keep up with all of us and make us all smile just watching them participate and never complaining! I hope we have hooked a few for life!! Off to bed for now and I will be back to post later! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Wow,I don't know what to say that hasn't been already.Showed up to a bunny hunt 5 years ago where I didn't know anyone and found out this was something special.Really gonna miss it.
To Shawn,Cindy & Co...thanks a million for all you're hard work all these years...you guys are incredible. :thumbsup: :notworthy: :clapper:
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Shawn,
I'll try and keep this short.....
It has been a pleasure getting to REALLY know you over the years My Brother!!!!! I was fortunate enough to have known your Mom before she "made the journey" and she was a real sweetheart,and a truely wonderful woman!!!!! She reminded me so much of my own Mom,always happy to have a housefull of "Hunters" around!!!!! Your Dad is the BEST!!!!! I can still remember one of my first "Bunny Hunts",I was going into a multiflora thicket and your Dad "Jake" was right beside me going in..... when I got out the other side,Jake was sitting on a log with the selfbow that David made him on his lap,and his 1 arrow nocked on the string..... I was completely dumbfounded!!!!! I remember thinking "this old man must be half rabbit,and crawled through the $hi+ on his belly"..... I'll NEVER forget the way he looked at me and grinned,then he said "pretty thick in there huh???"
Shawn, you a your family have done a wonderful job in your Mother's memory!!!!! You,Cindy,"The Girls",Damon,(and your other "Son in-law" who this Old Indian's brain is to clouded to remember his name) are a true tribute to your Mother!!!!! She smiles upon you from the other side,and her heart is very glad!!!!! You have all done well!!!!!
I Love You My Brother!!!!! I am a better person for having you come into my life and treat me like family. Although there will never be another "Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt" I will continue to make the journey to Selkirk every year for a day of hunting Bunnys with you in your Mom's honor. The Great Spirit has sent me a vision,and this is how it will be.....
Take Care My Brother!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Waptichasr!
Pete
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Thanks Pete ! Hope all is ok at home.
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Things are good as can be expected, heading to Hendersonville NC on Thursday, will be back the following week. Lots to do.
Pete
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Sorry guys and gals, I have worked 28 plus hours O.T. in the last 4 days. I will be back with my final Thankyou later today!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Shawn, Its everyone's fault you are still plowing. We made Chuck have so much fun he's still dancing, thought he would tire by now but I stand corrected.
Thanks again bud :thumbsup:
Get some rest, we'll be here when you are ready. :cool:
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Yea we got alot of snow here too,just got back a little bit ago from huntin down the rd where we hunted on that first get together and there was over a foot in the low spots without any tracks.Basically I took Sonny for a walk on whats the last day here.On the plus side I,m headin up north next weekend and the season will still be open...ooooooohhhhhh yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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What you got for snow, we got rain, lots of it. With the wind Thursday night many are still without power here, NH has declared a state of emergency. Lots of work in the last couple of days, I know how you feel.....
As for the hunt, at the raffle Saturday night Jamie and I worked together getting the gifts going, he had his eye on this particular knife all night long, practically had to pry it from him to get it raffled off.......he didn't win it. We got to the last raffle, and Shawn's announcement that this was to be the last hunt came first. I know it wasn't easy for either Shawn or Cindy to do this, but I also understand that it's time..........the last prize was the JLMBH bow. The number was picked, I knew it was close to me, which meant I knew it was close to Jamie too........he softly said that's me, once again other forces were working here. Couldn't have happened to a better guy at a better time......
Sunday's hunt brought the Greenhouse push and the dreaded Briarback Mtn push. I've never sat that push, and with this being the last hunt, and knowing that it was the last time I would have to endure it, I went again. Alas, no bunnies were killed Sunday, (maybe an omen that it IS time for the hunt to end), and we all returned to Shawn for a bite to eat before we said our goodbyes.
David
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Goodbyes........knowing that this was the last hunt made these goodbyes different.......most of the people at this hunt I see once a year, at the JLMBH. I remember reading the thread of the first rabbit hunt that was held at Meathook's and thinking that would be neat. I remember Shawn almost telling Curt he was going, just about forcing him into the woods again after he was shot, and then seeing the pictures and reading the stories after that small hunt. The next year Shawn held the hunt, and I weaseled my way into attending and haven't missed one since. The people I have met, my God, I am a richer man for it. Shawn, Cindy, Jake and Joan Leonard, Allison, Nicole, Heather, you have a special clan there Shawn. Be proud. Curt, Cade, Fran, Mo, Joe Skip, Chuck, Larry, Greg, Tom, Damon, Jamie, Mikey, Ed, this year Tim, Keith, Chris, Aram, Ru, Terry, Jen, Tyler, Drew, Ken, I know I'm forgetting someone, forgive me. All good people, thank all of you for what you have done for this gathering.
Shawn, Cindy and family. I don't know if I can put into words what you have done. I am in awe each year as you open your house to what at least at one time are/were total strangers. You don't blink an eye at the number of people that invade your home for a weekend each year. Cindy, you are one of a kind, a good kind....(you have to be, even if you are a damn yankees fan!) Thank you for what you have done.
Shawn, be proud of what you have accomplished, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of it. I am proud to call you my friend.........I don't know what else to say.......thank you.
To all of you that have taken part at any time in this hunt, you know what has gone on in Selkirk for the last six years, it shows us all what can be accomplished by a small group of like minded people. Be proud of being a part of that........
I hope to see you all at some point in the coming years, and if any of you are in NH or just passing through, please give me a shout. We could at least sit down for a cup of coffee......
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
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Real sorry I missed it this year :(
but... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper: to everyone that has ever been a part of this hunt in the last 6-7 years
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I'm gonna try... "Try" that is not to repeat what others have said about the past years bunny hunts. We all agree many new friendships were made. That Shawn and his family are top notch. Thousands of dollars for St. Jude and lots of bunny action through the years was grand. This years hunt had a special meaning, a spiritual presence for most of us. To say the JLMBH made my life richer would be an under statement... Now What?...
What do I do with this void? Do I see all the great people I've met in Selkirk only once now at The Muzzy Shoot? Maybe... Maybe Not. In the past we would wait for an event to come around in order to be with "like minded people". Now I am motivated to make things happen. Gotta thank my buddy Shawn for the inspiration. God Bless You Shawn! You are a true leader of men. Be proud of your family and close friends that made The Bunny Hunt a reality!
It's been said when God closes one door another opens... Let's see where this takes us now. I'm ready for the ride. Are all of you feeling the same?
... mike ... :notworthy: ...
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Ready for the ride pal! Im making a point of making rounds to see different people Ive met at the Bunny Hunt this year and beyond.Not just Muzzy.See you all down the road. :campfire:
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This the first Time I have had power since friday and just catching up .I really dug that mohawk Shwan.You looked like Chuck Lidell,only with more heart.Glen
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It's been said when God closes one door another opens... Let's see where this takes us now. I'm ready for the ride. Are all of you feeling the same?
I'm ready Mike :thumbsup:
with the close of this chapter I'm really looking forward to sawmill, just to hang with some friends I met at Shawn's
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Same things been on my mind Mike. You've also been on my mind Mike, the kids prizes you donated for the raffle where top notch. The quiver my nephew won is absolutely gorgeous. Not That everyone else's wherent. Big Ed will be working on a custom youth bow he raffled off for the kids. How cool is that??? The generosity and compassion showed at Shawns house will not only affect the adults there but hopefully allthe kids in attendance. "Demonstrating" to them that this is the right way to act to one and other. I hope besides the memories of the shots these kids remember how it feels when others are kind and generous, incorporating that into their own lives. Stone knife has some good quotes,
Lead by example
Take your child out with you on the first day of season, share the whole experience.
Thanks Shawn and family for being such fantastic role models. I know this thread will be closed soon so until we meet again
"Adios con Dios"
Pete :clapper:
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So, who took the Hill Country Bow home with them?
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A guy named Mike, a right handed shooter that was just getting started in trad archery...
I wanted it BAD Kenny!! It was beautiful! Thank you :thumbsup:
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Hey mcgroundstalker.....
You are the one that I first connected with in TradGang who got me to attend your 3D hunt last spring, as well as my first JLMBH this year.....am I ever happy that you steered me toward this awesome group....
If you are correct and new doors will open, I will partake in as many future gatherings as I am able ......
Thanks a lot Mikey !! Because of you I met Sean, Dancin Chuck, Ron W, Gregg, Jaime, Homer, Brian and his son, and of course Shawn oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Leonard himself !! And if I missed anyone whom I spoke with or met up in Selkirk, my apologies, but I'm still thawin out from the power outage which was only alleviated about 12 hours ago....... since being out on Thursday !!!!!!
Dreaming of more gatherings in the future,
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Trab
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Yep, lots of friendships developed that will be nurtured through the years. I've got one fellow traveling to Indiana to chase deer with me this year and plan on Shawn and another going next year. Couple guys going bowfishing with me this year and we'll be putting Bill Langer's son on a big gator. Curt and Cade, you guys need to come up and shoot at some fish too. Big Ed, my son Tyler told me just yesterday that he really wants to shoots some stingrays with you. I've got the boat and a a really nice waterfront place to stay on Chincoteague, just let me know when to be there. I'm really hoping David takes me up on the offer to get the full NY license and comes on over and kills some deer with me. These are only a sampling of the hunts and friendships I hope to share with you fellow JLMB hunters. Just goes to show what a caring person like Shawn can do to promote our sport and create friends!
Thanks Shawn!
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well said guys!! i dont know if shawn ever could have imagined so many peoples lifes being changed from this hunt.... to me its something i look forward to 363 days a year!!
thanks bud!!
gaff
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Well Done!!! :clapper:
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Guys you humble me!! I will be back this evening for my final Thankyou!! I have worked tons of hours this week and just have not had the energy to write it or the heart!! Yesterday I received a text from Tom(Swampbuck)he had hunted with Sonny and saw nothing.It was almost dark and season would be over in a half an hour. I ran upstairs and grabbed the 20ga. and ran out the door. In 20 minutes I killed one and missed 2 others and saw another. The bunnies are there and will be in the future, and with that thought in mind, Cindy and I are looking to the future. All I will say is never say never, talk to you all tonight!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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aww come on do i hear one more year
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OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
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... Wonder what's going on behind that Mowhawk of his? ...... ???????
... mike ... :D ...
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One can only wonder!!!
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Well here it is, my final Thankyou!! Please do not post after this, we can start another thread because I am sure you guys will want too!! I will bring this TTT for the next day or two!! I will probably ramble a bit and will definitely get emotional but here we go. I started this whole thing as the Southern NY Bunny Hunt. I had attended a bunny hunt in western NY, hosted by Meathook. I, as mentioned persuaded Curt(Guru)to come along. We had a blast and on the way home, I said that I could put on a hunt and we would see a lot more bunnies and maybe kill one or two, over the years we actually killed 62 bunnies!!! I approached my Mom and Dad about using their house for hosting this hunt. My Mom agreed as I knew Dad would want it, so it was up to her. I believe we had 17 or 19 folks that first year. I had told everyone to bring a prize or two for the fun shoot in the yard, well folks showed up with some mighty nice stuff. We decided it was too nice a stuff to give away, so we held what was to be our first raffle. It was my Moms idea to donate to the kids at St. Judes! I won't go into a lot of detail but we had a blast. I decided that the next year we would hold a 2 day hunt, again I asked Mom permission and she agreed. She bitched about the hunt the whole time leading up to it, but when the day arrived she loved it, she loved all the guys and Molinda(Mo, the first lady of the JLMBH!)She loved having everyone eat and some sleep overnight at the house, she than told me that I should make this an annual event. Well before I could even begin to plan the next one, my Mom passed! I spoke to my Dad and he agreed the hunt must go on, this is when I decided to dedicate the hunt in my Moms memory, so the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt was now in full swing. Here I have to relate a story that will touch my heart forever and involves a man that I have grown to love and respect beyond belief!! This is a letter that accompanied what turned out to be a most unforgettable gift. "A Promise Kept" Shawn, Last year when I brought up the folding knife I made for the St. Judes raffle, your Mom said you liked it a lot and asked if I would make you one like it. She said she wanted to pay me for it. From the first time your Mom & I spoke, I was taken by her charm, generosity and gentleness. I promised her that I'd make you one for nothing, and she could give it to you herself at next years hunt. Well none of us knew what The Lord had planned for Mom between then and now: So, here's the knife, from your Mom, done by me for you as promised. In her place, please accept it from me with every good wish and feeling that was put into it for you from the both of us.->>>-------> Well that was not easy and I want to Thank the man who has made the biggest memory of all the hunt for me, Larry Raynes!! I love ya brother!!! I have a ton of other great memories but to list them all would take a week or more. What started out as a whim has turned into a gathering of great folks and of good times and good food. We have had special guests, Kathy(Killdeer) and Doug Campbell who traveled a long way to hunt with this bunch of hardcore bunny hunters. We have people from over 14 different states attend as well. We have had a catch and release bunny(Jeremy)and our hunt filmed by a great guy and filmmaker Bill Langer. I never expected this whole thing to become so big and as has been said, to touch so many peoples lives. Cindy and I sit and read all the posts and we cry almost everytime you guys praise us, we really appreciate it. It does make us feel good, yet we feel we don't deserve all of it, we kind of expect it of ourselves and to be honest we expect it of all of you!! We really could not do this without everyones help, from the food,the placing of watchers on pushes, everything is a group effort and we appreciate all you folks have done along the way!! Curt,David,Tom,Jamie,Damon and Mikey, you guys know what ya mean to me, I love ya all like brothers. Also I cannot forget Sonny, Ben, Elma and Ziggy, all great beagles who hunted with us!! Also, Scott for his huge donations this year!! I know there is a lot more people to Thank but I am struggling! This is killing me, I hated to end all of this for all of you but I really hate ending it for Cindy and I, you guys have become part of us and we will never forget all of you!! I know I have my moments of frustration and do my share of bitching but please remember I only did that to try and make the hunt better for everyone!! I see you guys have read my prior post, so here we go. Cindy and I and the girls have discussed this and have decided that there will be one more huge gathering at the Leonard house for a real send-off of the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt, so on the 3rd. weekend in Feb. 2013(10th. anniversary of the 1st. hunt)we will give this thing the send-off it deserves!! If we have 10 or 200 people we want to say Thankyou to all who have attended and give everyone a chance to do something special for the kids of St. Judes!!! It will be held right here at the house as it was meant to be, it is already in the planning!!! Remember that date and mark it down as this one will truly make bunny hunting history!!! Now to say my final Thankyous!! I want to Thank all the sponsors and people who have sent us prizes for our raffle year after year, I cannot name them all but you know who you are!! Hothap(Glynn Billingsly) gets a special Thankyou, as he sent stuff to the first hunt and everyone since, no one else has accomplished that great feat, Thankyou my friend!! Next to all who have attended over the years, without you all this would not have been possible! Thankyou!! Now to my family, ecsp. Cindy and my girls, you guys have supported me in everything I have chosen to do. It takes a good women(Cindy) to put up with everything I have put you through. You work harder than anyone to make this hunt the success it has become, even harder than me, without you I would be lost!! I LOVE YA MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF!! To Nicole, Allison and Heather, you make me so proud!! You put all things aside to come and help make this thing happen and even your men over the years have chipped in along the way. I Thankyou and Love You more than anything!! Last but not least I want to Thank my Mom and Dad, Dad has always been here for me and now we are here for him!! I LOVE YA DAD!! Mom, what can I say, without her this thing would of never got off the ground!! She never could say no to me, I was the baby and she always wanted the best for me! This is to her from me: Mom, I miss you every day, I miss stopping by for lunch and coming in after hunting all day and you feeding me before I head home!! I know you are watching from somewhere and I hope that I have done you proud, my girls have turned out great and Cindy is a lot like you. I miss you so much it hurts but your spirit will live forever in all the peoples lives you touched, you have done us all proud and we all love you!! This one is for you ->>>----------> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Well done Shawn...doing this in honor of gram is by far the greatest thing you have done for her and the family. I thank you so much and anything you need done with the next one you know I am here to help. This was the first one I was rally able to participate in due to work and I am so glad I did. The people are amazing, everyone is. A thank you is such an understatement, but THANK YOU ALL.
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OOOHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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TTT! One more time! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Last time, please lock it up tomorrow!! Thanks! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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TTT! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn