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Offline Terry Green

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When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« on: February 10, 2021, 03:58:33 PM »
I just got off  the phone with a mutual friend, that will not nor never, be mentioned that agrees with me....

People come into you life and portray to be your best friend.... but soon as bigger antlers or tusk show up

This lifestyle is suppose to be about success AND friendships........ but some have other motives....FAME, FORTUNE AND NOTERIETY Beware  is all I'm saying.   Sorry, been holding it in for over 3 years...... as have others...

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2021, 04:23:40 PM »
Been there......Good times!! 

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2021, 04:31:00 PM »
Yep, been there, well said. Even though I have never met you, Terry you can share my campfire any time!  :campfire:

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2021, 04:46:40 PM »
Yes, Terry, I've seen it REAAALLL close to home. All you can do is keep your real friends very close and be thankful for them.  It's pretty sick what that greed can do to some folks....


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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2021, 06:25:31 PM »
That’s a sucky situation. Haven’t ran into it with hunting, but I don’t have any spots that warrant others’ attention!  :biglaugh:

Gotta figure out who’s there for the long haul and stick with them. The rest will come and go.
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2021, 06:28:26 PM »
Thanks guys.....  :campfire:
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2021, 06:40:22 PM »
Ryan.... anytime Sir....  :campfire:
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2021, 07:05:41 PM »
Yes Sir a true friend is a real blessing. Had my share of “buddies” that just wanted or needed something then were gone. Makes you appreciate the good ones. I’ve always looked at it that the turds will never know what it means to have a true friend......
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2021, 07:16:03 PM »
Some monkees will do anything for a few inches of bone.

Let em go.

To much livin to do to worry about those folks.

Hunting with a single string is about more than that.

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2021, 07:31:22 PM »
So many have contacted me off line... thx
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2021, 07:57:31 PM »
Been there a couple of times.  Stinks.
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2021, 08:11:30 PM »
People come and go, but true friends are forever. I’m glad to say I have a true friend who is as close to me as a brother.  We started shooting traditional together 30 years ago next year. He has moved twice since we’ve know each other, first to the U.P. of Michigan, then to Pennsylvania where he currently lives, we have always stayed in touch, and have shared hunting camps together. I have sat in his stands and he has sat in mine with no reservations, when i go to visit/hunt with him I put no expectations on the hunt, it has always been about time spent together.  So i guess short story long, have faith Terry there are good people out there, and let the bad ones roll off your back like the rain and be washed away.


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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2021, 08:24:48 PM »
Having someone "befriend" you solely for their benefit would be difficult to stomach, but you have to let them go.  Keep your integrity and morales sound, move on.  Luckily I have never had a situation like that, but with success comes people who want what you have.  Sorry for your grief.
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2021, 08:43:31 PM »
Been there. A lot have gotten out of touch with what "hunting" is about and i fear it keeps getting worse... It's about having fun in the woods and sharing the passion and comradary. When it becomes more than that hard feelings start and usually it doesn't end well. 

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2021, 08:45:16 PM »
That sucks big time, Terry.

Keep your head up and take the high road..

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2021, 08:58:22 PM »
Terry, sorry you had the experience. I'm in a line of work that has taken me around the country on projects with lots of people. Few have ever greatly surprised me and I like a large majority of the people I've known but really good friends have been and remain few.

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2021, 09:07:41 PM »
Man, I am sorry to hear about you situation.  I hope that it is just a misunderstanding, as life can get pretty busy at times.  My best friend lives in Ohio, and I only get to hunt with him once or twice a year, but I truly believe that he would be just as happy if I shot something as if he did, and I know that I would be just as happy if not happier for him to shoot something instead of me.

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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2021, 10:04:12 PM »
Terry, thank you for sharing.
Positive relationships where both parties benefit are what makes everything worthwhile in life. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that until they’ve burned all the bridges for short term gains. 
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2021, 11:58:32 PM »
I'm 71 now, and I can count the number of true friends I have ever had on the fingers of one hand.   :dunno:
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Re: When antlers become bigger than friendships...
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2021, 12:11:53 AM »
My Mom told me once that if you find one good friend in your life your blessed. I've personally seen friendships ruined by selfishness and jealousy. When I was younger I tolerated those kind of people more but now that I'm older when I see traits of jealousy, selfishness, I push them kind of people away from me. Life is to short to put up with those kind of people.
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