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Offline AZStickman

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #120 on: March 16, 2005, 11:05:00 AM »
That story was worth the wait......WOW... Terry
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #121 on: March 16, 2005, 11:20:00 AM »
Yes Andrew, I believe a tear opened in the fabric of time and six Tradgang members crossed the bridge of a thousand years of stickbow archery. We were in the exact spot that our ancestors had stood and were practicing the hunting rituals exactly as they had done. They smiled!!! I have never in my life felt like I was doing things the right way as much as I felt at the very moment I saw the arrowhead. I certainly didn't feel anything different than anyone else felt at that moment. Cold breeze on my neck, the dim moonlight, and every hair on my body standing up as I trembled!!! My most memorable hunt to date!!! Congrats little Brother! Ya done real good! CK

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #122 on: March 16, 2005, 12:01:00 PM »
and besides that it was great shot placement.  it just don't get no better.

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Offline Marvin M.

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #123 on: March 16, 2005, 12:29:00 PM »
Excellent story.  Way cool.  I hope that head went into your trophy case.

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #124 on: March 16, 2005, 12:30:00 PM »
I thought so, Stoney.
There is a big smile, and it goes clear from one side of my heart to the other.

I feel a sense of acceptance every time the earth gives up a creature for me. Acceptance by the earth, the critters, the trees and grasses and other plants, and by the very rocks.

You were not only accepted by the environs, but welcomed by and enfolded into the community of thousands of years of hunters. Your trail is a special one, and you are the recipient of an incredible touch. But you know that.

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And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #125 on: March 16, 2005, 12:32:00 PM »
Very cool, great story tellin there Stoney   :thumbsup:
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #126 on: March 16, 2005, 01:18:00 PM »
Ya knew the area was a special place.  there was evidence of long past bowhunter using the same area.  ya could find knapping work in several areas on the place.  that in itself made ya tread with respect.  

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #127 on: March 16, 2005, 01:22:00 PM »
...and then a special story was told, and it was well received.

How special can it get? I loved it. I also remember Curt's from this Spring and I loved it too. We are so lucky to share these special stories.
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #128 on: March 16, 2005, 02:14:00 PM »
Great story Andrew! It was a special moment when you told us all in camp, one of those moments that one never forgets. It was a great pleasure to meet/hunt with and spend time together with fourteen of Trad Gangs finest. Thanks again to Curtis for makin it all happen. This was my first Texas hunt and the first time meeting any of these guys, it was a great experience! As Timo and Rusty have already said, it was the company that made it so much fun, the hunting was secondary. Everyone of the group is unique and special in their own way. Thanks to each and every one of you for a great time and hope to see all of you around camp again sometime.
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #129 on: March 16, 2005, 04:05:00 PM »
What an experience that must have been. That is something that was meant to happen, just as it was meant to happen to Curt and his dad.  I can only imagine how you must have all felt during this special time.  Awesome.


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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #130 on: March 16, 2005, 05:30:00 PM »
That was a story worth waiting two days for.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #131 on: March 16, 2005, 06:10:00 PM »
GREAT STUFF GUY'S GREAT!!!!!
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #132 on: March 16, 2005, 07:21:00 PM »
and so it begins  :scared:
Curt } >>--->   

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #133 on: March 16, 2005, 08:07:00 PM »
Eric,
 was great finally meeting you and if you need more you  holler !! Dave set it up i just picked it up LOL -- herb
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #134 on: March 16, 2005, 08:20:00 PM »
If ya stop an think about it...it is kinda neat going to the sure nuff Texas cactus desert and shooting bull frogs...

Texas, I luv u

Eric - I got to finish tiller Killdeer's sinew bow but I throwed some sinew on that stick Timo gave me.  Ya gonna be shooting a fire breathing 45# sinew backed selfbow before to long  :)   what is Spanish for "bad stick" ?  :)

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #135 on: March 16, 2005, 08:24:00 PM »
Eric - I'll tiller this one for ya and send ya one with the sinew bow that ya gotta tiller.  now ya gotta use "bad stick" (translated to Spanish) to make perferated peccaries and post some pics

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #136 on: March 16, 2005, 08:42:00 PM »
Malo' is bad. Not sure how to say stick. CK

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #137 on: March 16, 2005, 08:50:00 PM »
Thanks all for sharing your hunt and your pictures.  It was interesting in hearing your thoughts and feelings on hunting south Texas and all the opportunities it has to offer.

Reading along makes me want to go out and do a hunt like ya'lls. Except I will only have to drive 3 1/2 hours.

Since you seemed to enjoy most of Texas, come on back next year and bring some friends.

Offline Jeff Strubberg

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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #138 on: March 16, 2005, 08:57:00 PM »
Quote
an hes related to David Carradine
The recedin' hairline gave it away, eh?   ;)
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Re: Texas Sweat Update
« Reply #139 on: March 16, 2005, 09:41:00 PM »
Good one, Trusty, "Palo Malo". Is this one for a smoker?  "[tunglaff]"  

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And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.

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