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Offline Ron LaClair

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49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« on: October 03, 2007, 04:59:00 PM »
When I was a young man I dated some between hunting seasons    :rolleyes:  Most of the girls I met back then weren't very impressed with my prowess with the bow and arrow. And when the found out I actually killed things with it the definitely weren't impressed    :D

Then first time I met Nancy I found out she liked a lot of the same outdoor things that I did. She didn't shoot a bow at the time but her first Cousin had been the NFAA (National Field Archery Association)  Instinctive Champion and was an avid bow hunter. Her Father, Uncles, and Grandfather were great lovers of hunting and fishing. She had all the right background for a lifetime hunting partner so on our 2nd date I took her Ice Fishing    :eek: ...She loved it    :thumbsup:  The 1st date was to see the new Movie, "Old Yeller"...yes I said NEW movie    :)

The following year I bought her a bow. It was  a Simi Recurve by Gordon, 39#@28" I got her some arrows and taught her to shoot. At the time she was living with two other girls in an apartment in town over a Doctors Office. I fixed her a target with straw bales in the end of the garage and she use to shoot in her driveway into the garage. By Fall she was ready to go hunting so hunting we went    :archer:

That first year that we hunted together was 1958. We were married in the winter of 59 and she hasn't missed a bow season since...in fact I think she has as much enthusiasm for it as she ever had.

I've always felt kinda sorry for the guys who's wives didn't hunt with them..they say the family that hunts together...stays together    :goldtooth:

These pictures were taken yesterday.

           
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2007, 05:00:00 PM »
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When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.
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Offline joe skipp

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2007, 05:03:00 PM »
Super Ron...real nice....
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2007, 05:07:00 PM »
Very cool Ron!!! Congrats to both of you for finding the right hunting partner and life partner!!!
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2007, 05:11:00 PM »
We are both very lucky men Ron. Thanks for sharing and have a great season!
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2007, 05:12:00 PM »
That's awesome Ron.Congrats to both of you   :notworthy:
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Offline BigCnyn

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2007, 05:13:00 PM »
Thank You Nancy for putting up with him...
Way to go Ron !!
Congrats on the Anniversary...
Brian
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2007, 05:15:00 PM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2007, 05:15:00 PM »
God Bless you both, and thanks for sharing that. Just for the record, the years appear to have been much kinder to the Mrs!   :bigsmyl:  CKruse
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2007, 05:15:00 PM »
Ron, I don't know what I am more jealous about!

Your Wife or the fact that you don't have a year long wait for shrews   :clapper:
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Offline Gus

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2007, 05:16:00 PM »
Great photo's Ron - but then again maybe Nancy only married you for your shooting ability!!  You truly are a lucky man,Nancy is a real sweetheart. Oh yea, Cindy wants to know when the next Womans ShrewHaven hunting camp is.          See you in afew weeks  --- Gus
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Offline kawika b

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2007, 05:23:00 PM »
That's a blessing right there. You've been sent a gift Ron my friend. For those that have not had the chance to talk to Nancy I can say this,,she has an angelic voice. Thank you Nancy for helping me on the phone today  :thumbsup:   Ron buddy,,,take care of eachother. God bless the both of ya  :pray:  AND tell Nancy I hope her bow is okay  :D
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2007, 05:27:00 PM »
You both have been truely blessed.

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Offline Louutah

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2007, 05:55:00 PM »
Eeeyup, he's the same silver tongued fellow who convinced me to put one of his bows on order about 10 months ago that talked her into marrying him....
Congrats, you are an example to us not only for what you do in archery, but in marriage as well.
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2007, 06:02:00 PM »
Congrats to you both. From all I've read about you, I kind of feel like I know you. Maybe someday I'll get that chance.
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2007, 06:04:00 PM »
Congratulations.
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2007, 06:07:00 PM »
Congratulations and God bless both of you.
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2007, 06:12:00 PM »
Congratulations.
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Offline Tique

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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2007, 06:16:00 PM »
I'd say you are both pretty lucky!Congratulations and God bless both of you.
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Re: 49 YEARS WITH THE SAME HUNTING PARTNER
« Reply #19 on: October 03, 2007, 06:41:00 PM »
Congratulations you two. God Bless you both and may the Lord Bless you with a whole lot more hunting together.<><
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