Biggie Hoffman

[JR Chambers]

I know how that is. I love bowhunting and I love the kill part of it as well but I find as I get older I don't do as many big hunts anymore. I used to do several a year. I would rather just hunt whitetails and flyfish around my cabin in the mountain.

[Duckbutt]

I bet he's getting a kick out of reading all this.  I got to chat with Biggie by the fire pit and a coffee pot several weeks ago.  He might not get after it like he used to but he still loves to talk about this stuff.  Was an hour I'll file away into my own highlight reel of life.

[Duckbutt]

...and Killswitch Holchin, you're gonna have a grandkid or two at some point we're gonna wonder what the heck happened to you too!

[T Lail]

I know in my own case,... I used to hunt nearly every day of the season ,...make several out of state trips a year and was totally eat up with bowhunting. Now at 58 years old, with two grand children , the passion is still there but the priority has changed.I look back at the thousands of hours spent up a tree or in a blind and the memories are grand.....but I also feel the cold more, seem to be a lot stiffer now, and really prefer a recliner to a climber...
   

[pdk25]

I didn't know him very well, but he sure was entertaining, and I think that he treated me fairly.  You probably don't know it, but that is high praise from me.

[LBR]

Never had the pleasure of meeting Wayne...but while on the subject, how is John?  Haven't seen him in forever.

[hawkeye n pa]

He is definitely a entertaining fellow.  Met him some years back and also enjoyed his posts.

[Biggie Hoffman]

I keep waiting for the April fools joke announcement...surely you guys aren't talking about me 8-)

I'm humbled by the thoughts and statements here...really. To be thought of like this by people who embody the traditional way of LIFE means a lot to me.

I have slowed down somewhat. For you guys who say grandchildren will not change your life I say BlahahHHhaahhahHhahhahh!!!!!   you'll see.

Jill and I have downsized preparing for retirement. In fact, she already has! Our new house is half the size of the old one which was a good move. You know, half the taxes, half the insurance, half the light bill ...and I did sell 37 of my mounts because there just wasn't any room for them but guys, let me tell you something...DON'T DO THAT! I regret it everyday...If I could get them all back right now, I'd build a house just to put them in and work a few more years to pay for it!

Anyways.....MERRY CHRISTMAS to each of you and your families...your kind words here have made MINE extra special this year already.

[Quickblood]

Great to hear from you Biggie!  Glad all is well on your end and that you're preparing for retirement.  I know what you mean about grandchildren; mine definitely changed my life, and I love it!  Merry Christmas and have a safe and joyous holiday!  Keith

[Ken Taylor]

I've been checking this thread every day hoping you'd personally give us news.

And yes, you're even missed way up in Northern Quebec!

I'm one of those guys you chastised once for shooting a swimming duck with a longbow... but like I said before, he was swimming fast, and there were waves, LOL!

And to further my defence, let me add, that my wife and I were in isolated bush country on a moose hunt and really in need of some fresh meat... am I forgiven? LOL!

Sincere wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[JohnV]

Biggie, this is akin to sitting in on your own funeral and listening to what everyone is saying!  

[Orion]

I highly recommend retirement.  Been retired for several years now myself.  Unfortunately, I find I don't have any more time to hunt now than when I was working, well, maybe a little.

Good to hear from you Biggie.  Check in a little more often if you can. Merry Christmas.  

[Tater]

Biggie good to see you post here, glad to see your enjoying the grandkids, and retirement. Life's priorities change as we age...

    Merry Christmas.......!

[Hud]

Biggie, glad to hear things are going well, and you still have your sense of humor.

[elkken]

Now that Biggie has made a much appreciated appearance now maybe we should work on his old side kick Marty McMahon ... those two together would leave you in stitches with wet britches

[Whip]

Sounds like your priorities are straight - glad to hear all is well in Georgia!

[RC]

He is a good Fella. I taught him how to shoot.....RC

[South MS Bowhunter]

X2 on Getting an Hello from Marty also.  I alway thought of Biggie, Marty, and Joey as the 3 stooges on here  

And i mean that in the most respectful way   :eek:    

Good to hear from you Biggie the place is not the same without some of you ole fixtures.

[Longbowwally]

Biggie you are right - grandchildren do change things - or at least they should. Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas and enjoy your retirement….

[Marty]

Biggie Hoffman is one the best bowhunting partners a man could have, we've traveled the world together with this passion. ( an elf told me this thread was up). He's not the only one with grandchildren and he's right-priorities change. Except with the Wensel's-lol. Still enjoying time in the woods, just not as often. BUT, I still have my mounts, the ex didn't get those, but almost!

Merry Christmas to all!