The Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt 2008 (FINAL THANKYOU!!)

[Stone Knife]

I heard that Tom was in a big hurry to get Sonny home after the hunt so they could both relax. Here is the proof, apparently Tom has a lead foot      

     

[Guru]

Shawn....ya gotta button this one up bud......

[Shawn Leonard]

Here we go guys and gals. I have been very busy with work and the weather. First, I want to say Thankyou to all who attended, you are who make this event so special! Next I want to Thank all the people who do not attend and donate items to our raffle. I should not say all as i will miss some I am sure!    Hap Billingsley is right up there, he donates some beautiful arrows every year and he has been doing it from the first year, he is a very special person and it shows in his arrows. We Have Frank and Shell(Knife and sheath), Scott and Mindy Hesterly(arrow wraps), Brett and Mellisa(No Wheels)Mike(MAL Leather goods)Joe Lorenzen(Jflnt, arrows for Hope and Faith)Leroy(goldenhawk great strings)17.3 archery, Haratio(Brian Hatch)Lemmes Archery, Sipsey River,and the guy from Alabama(sent 2 bows and lost his name)and last but not least RER bows for the gift certificate!! I won it so that makes it more special. I am sure there are more and I apologise to anyone I left out and promise to do better next year by making a list!! I have been beating myself up over what to say this year, as this whole thing has become a huge success and what each and everyone of us does for the kids is incredible. It makes me proud to call each of ya my friend!! It also makes me happy and that I guess, is what is important. When I first came up with this idea it was not an easy sell to my Mom. She went along with it and once she met the people, it became easy from there. She always loved good folks and she really loved you guys, now my wife and daughters have gotten involved and keep this thing going. Without them I could not do this! Cindy is very much like my Mom and I guess that is why I married her and she has agreed to keep this tradition alive. It will be our house next year and we will do it the same way we always have. We raised $3450 for the kids and the Michigan guys another $900, that is $4350 for the St. Judes Childrens Hospital, there is not a lot more to say, as that says it all. I am at a lose for words which is unusual for me!! I will leave ya with 3 things, First, I love ya Mom and Dad and my family!! Second, Watch for the thread next year on Jan 1st. 2009 and last but not least->>>------> OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn