Tales of TX Sweat 2007 - 1st Group

[Tique]

Bob, I feel sorry for you but just think of us poor northern boys that had to leave that "oasis" to come home to 5" of snow and 15 degree temps.  :(    :(

[Scott G]

All right, I keep checkin' this thread and Mel still hasn't chimed in.  WTH Irish, you celebrating the 12 days of St. Patty instead of St. Patrick's DAY...surely you've recovered by now!

[hunt it]

Scott, I mentioned this to KCTREEMAN yesterday. Maybe we just plane wore Mel out. I suggested to John that he call Mel and make sure Killer his watch dog didn't get him!

[Irish]

No, "Killer", a.K.a. Cy the Wonder Dog, did not get me.  And yes, I was worn out, worn slick as a matter of fact.  But I bounce back quick.  Here is a couple pictures, one is a shot over John's shoulder as we stalked up on a goat.  Other shot is the reason we did not shoot
 
 

[Irish]

I did get a nice goat on the third day of the hunt.  John has the pictures on his camera.  I was hoping that Tique would post, and tell the story of our hunt on the last day.

I had a great time, good hunt, and a bunch of guys that i really enjoyed being in hunting camp with.  Curtis K, Gary K, and Mr. Lamb did a great job on TX'07.

And, yes "hunt it" is the Iron Man of the Interstates.

[hunt it]

Good to hear from ya Mel!! I did't think that little ankle biter got ya! We just thought with mom gone and all, an if you forget to feed him he might just get a little ferocious.

[Horne's Archery]

Sorry to come into the story so late.  I stayed a couple of days with group 2.  I have to say I had a great time with everyone, it was great to put a face to the names and voices over the phone.

As tippit & J.C. were moving up on their goat Curtis and I were watching from across the canyon with our binos.  We could see Jeff shoot but no arrows, it was to far to make them out.  After some shots and sneaking the heard started our way.  Curtis and I moved to their level and set up.  The first group had 3 ewes and babies so no shots, but the second batch moved up and I could see Jeff’s goat about the 5th or 6th one back.  At this point I was there for Jeff’s goat or non.  As luck would have it the goat stepped in front of me at 12 yard.  As the other goats moved away she turned hard quartering away.  Curtis bayed at her and she stopped.  That’s when I shot her, the Sasquatch hit her in the left flank and came out her Right shoulder.  At that I felt good about retrieving the goat.  She collapsed under a cedar tree so as a safety I snuck up for a follow up shot in her bed.

That’s when Curtis went to get Jeff & J.C. we could see they had no idea that we were there and had found Jeff’s goat.

Again Congratulations Jeff on your goat.

Mark

[Jumper]

Looks like you had one great hunt guys! Thanks for sharing your pictures and stories!

[JC]

TTT for group two's reading enjoyment   :D

[Huntrdfk]

Great hunt guys, and thanks for sharing your stories and photos, it goes a long ways towards easing the pain for those of us stuck in the cold and snow that Tippitt had to come back to.


David

[2fletch]

Thanks for the story and the photos. JC, my wife enjoyed the "other" photos of the blooming plants. I believe that she said the blue flower was a "Texas Blue Bonnet".

Did you get your package JC? It went out the next day after you ordered.

[JC]

Don, not yet but I'll holler when it gets here, looking forward to it.

[Randy Morin]

Well I finally got caught up on your Sweat guys.  Really enjoyed all the pics and stories. Having the fishing close by looks like a real bonus.  Thanks for sharin your "good times".  

[Littlefeather]

Whew! Just got in last night. It took a whole day to clean up and pack up camp. Of course it was still an eight hour drive home from West Texas. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones! There are such an overload of memories formed each year at Texas Sweat that they simply all run together for awhile. I'll be back to chat soon. For now I've got four days to unpack, return 27 phone messages, 1037 emails, and repack to head off to another ranch. Thank you all for attending the Texas Sweat of 2007. I appreciate all the great memories! CK

[2fletch]

JC, I believe that you mentioned using the carp skin. Is that for real, or just a carp joke? Is it thick enough or strong enough to use? If so, where would you use it?

[JC]

No Curtis, Thank YOU! Once again, I can't tell you thank you enough for such a great time.

Don, I don't think it's quite as fragile as snake skin...use if for backing bows, as decoration on leather...basically any place you would use snake skin. It's gorgeous on a bow backing, the prettiest thing I can think of. Whip and I will probably be donating an arm gaurd with a carp skin insert for St. Judes. I'll send you some pics when I thaw the skin out...it's stunning when you take care of it right.

What do you guys put over the snake skin you put on your quivers?

[Terry Green]

Yeah....thanks to you Curtis for making it possible for all that attend.  I have some great memories from the last 3 'Sweats' that I'll never forget, and made some friendships that will last a lifetime.

[Terry Green]

There's a few more stories out there.....Tom? John?

[Terry Green]

OK......Tom and I doubled......but we were only the 1st to do so.  Mel and John also doubled on angoras, as did JC and Tippet.

I'll post a pic of Tom's in the AM if he aint posted yet.  I know he's busy, but I'm gonna email him....

[JC]

I don't know Terry...I guess they are all tired out from walking those hills?   :rolleyes: