TradGang Bear Quest # 4 2010' Unpacking & Wheels are Turnin for BQ # 5 JUNE 2011'

[tippit]

DISCLAIMER:

Gatekeeper is Exaggerating about my basement!!

I keep telling Molly I only have TWO BOWS!  This is the same story my dad used to tell my mom when when she'd ask my dad when he'd come into the house from his woodworking shop...

"Victor how many Beers have you had??"

With red nose a glow, his standard answer was "Two!"  Knowing that he couldn't get away with just saying One    Doc

[Curveman]

Line from Molly over dinner: "Jeff told me that ALL you guys had a lot of bows-it was just a necessary part of being in the sport!" and Jeff's exclamation when hearing of Molly's fall down the stairs into that basement: "You might have broken a bow!"    

[Mike Theis]

Wow, thanks for the pictures of the "Man Cave". I am showing my wife those pictures as it SSOOOO gets me off the hook on too many bows. Its all about perspective, isn't it?

Thanks Man!!!

[Jack Denbow]

I don't think Gatekeeper is exaggerating at all.I have been there, seen that and I think it is the truth. My buddies give me grief about having 20-30 bows and I just tell them about Jeff.
Jack

[Randy Morin]

Awesome stuff guys.  I enjoyed it all.  If I still lived in VT I'd have to try and join in on these trips. Congrats to everyone.    

[chadt1]

How about it Tom,Larry,Jay,or bill give us a update on fridays hunt. hope yall got home safe.

Chad (Country)

[Whip]

That's no excuse Randy.  Bowdoc flies right over the top of you on his way every year.  I'm sure he could stop and pick you up  

[LAR43]

Hey guys, we got home safe. I think L.D. & Mark were flying home today & Jay's probably still on the road, he was going to overnight in Albany with them.
Can't wait to hear how they did Friday afternoon.

The truck's unloaded, Momma's got the wash going on right now. Yogi's nicely trimmed up, packaged and in the freezer chest.
I'm waiting for my grandson so I can post a couple pics.

We've been on a couple camp hunts, but this one was the topper of them all. Tom makes it a super experience for everyone. After the first day it felt like we've known each other for years.

Great people all. It was a real pleasure to spend a week hunting with each and every one of you. You all (or y'all) made it a very special week for Greg & especially me.

Lord willin' & the creek don't rise we'll be back for BQ V.

Be back in a little bit with some pics to share.

Larry

[LAR43]

A couple pics we took from week 2.
At camp behind the scale with the OPP (old phat phart)
       
The hero shot of Greg's first bear
       
Takin a breather draggin' him out from the hill behind Grouper
       
Greg one handing him over a couple logs
       
Me about 5 minutes after the shot . .that one made me see spots for a while    :eek:    
       
Tom in our home for the week.We loved it!!!!   :D  
       

The rest can be found here. Please browse through them.       http://www.flickr.com/photos/lar43/  

Thanks again everyone!

[chadt1]

Larry, it was a pleasure meeting you and greg this past week. I'm glad yall got a bear, out of everyone there i was hoping yall were fortunate enought to harvest a nice bear. I know how much it must have ment to both of you being able to share those memories with each other, I'm sure greg will never forget them. Keep in touch and i will hopefully see yall next year at Bear Quest V.

Chad Tomlin

[LAR43]

Chad,
I can't put into words the emotion & feelings. Memories for a lifetime! I'm not real religious, but I am surely blessed.

I sincerely hope all you guys that hunt with your kids get to experience it some day too. That's something that can't be bought at any price!

We could almost feel you rootin' for us each time wel left for a stand. Again, a heartfelt thanks.

Larry & Greg

[brill16hockey]

Larry & Greg,

Out of everyone in week 2, you had alot of people praying that you guys would get lucky.  I was so pumped to hear that you finally did it.  I wish I could have been there to hear the story, but with everything I have going on at home, I had to get out of there a little early.  I hope that we can meet again someday, you were both great people.

Bob Brill

[Izzy]

Awesome for all you fellas.I swore Id never kill another bear but you all got me scratching my head.Congrats to all.  

[Hill Hunter]

Hey Greg and Larry, great to hear you scored, I echo Chad and Bob's comments, it is great you got to share the hunt and the harvest, I wish you many more.

[Guru]

Larry and Greg are 2 of the best folks I've ever had the privilege to meet.

Always looked forward to seeing them every year at the JLMBH. Guess I might have to wait a couple years now, but I hope not.

So happy to see "your" success guys  

[chadt1]

David, what day are you coming down to ATAR, i saw where your getting a room if you want your more than welcome to stay with us it will save you the cost of a room. I will call you sometime this week and fill you in.

Chad

[Hill Hunter]

Yea, give me a call, I will come down Thursday and leave Sat. afternoon, Lord willing (and work)

[Yellow Dog]

Larry, I can't tell you how happy I am for you and Greg. I really enjoyed the time we spent together in camp. You and I "turned the lights out" after good conversation each night. The "Grouper" was good to us. Still can't help but wonder what was back there at the "Bucket Brigade". That site was demolished each day we baited it. Loved all your pic's. If that Centaur ever needs a new home I know who I'll call. That shot of you and Greg by the lake is the topper.

               

[tippit]

Congrats Larry & Greg!  Very neat to see father and son combo.  Just like last year, we were all rooting for Randy & Thomas Reeves!  Doc

[shick]

Larry, I'm glad it happened for you and Greg and the rest of 'us first timers'.  Sorry about the delay in posting, but I came home to hear that my mother had some major health issues and is now in a nursing home.  When I get that business all taken care of, I'll give 'my side of the story'.  Larry, it was a pleasure chatting with you.  Later.
Shick