Bunny Hunt for the St. Judes Kids!!! $2800 raised!!!

mcgroundstalker · February 24, 2011, 08:29:00 AM

Ya think it's easy doin' a strip-tease without music?! ... :p ...

... mike ...

ti-guy · February 24, 2011, 08:33:00 AM

EXCELLENT!

Tdog · February 24, 2011, 08:37:00 AM

Yeah the arrow in the pool..or was it..that was funny..the look on Shawns face was priceless..Someone must have a pix of that..

Cyclic-Rivers · February 24, 2011, 09:53:00 AM

Almost forgot about the pool shot Chris.

Thanks for making me smile again today.

You are right TDog. That was Hilarious.

Bowspirit · February 24, 2011, 11:26:00 AM

I know Jamie has the picture on his smart phone. I'm sure he'll be along with it...

Shawn Leonard · February 24, 2011, 04:41:00 PM

Yeah,I guess I am the only one who did not think the pool shot was funny!! Lots of bunnies were seen, I just wish we could hit more!! Shawn

Big Ed · February 24, 2011, 04:43:00 PM

Lots of fun! Thank you very much to Shawn and Cindy! Hope to see you all soon, Big Ed

PAPA BEAR · February 24, 2011, 05:35:00 PM

No-sage · February 24, 2011, 06:21:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Shawn Leonard:

In 2013 for the 10th. anniversary of the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt we would like to raise 10 thousand dollars for the kids of St. Judes, so everyone start planning for our raffle prizes and any bowyers out there that would donate a bow, let me know!! Really could use the support!! 28 hundred with only 17 adults blows my mind, great generousity from all who attended!! Shawn

2013 should give me some time to whip up something special.

imhntn · February 24, 2011, 10:48:00 PM

Looks like a ball. Thanks for sharing the fun.

ishiwannabe · February 25, 2011, 05:51:00 PM

I have a few pics and stories. Work and a few other things have been keeping me rather busy.

Im hoping to get them posted this weekend.
I know it was an amazing time with amazing friends.

Shawn Leonard · February 25, 2011, 07:46:00 PM

I still have a few stories, heading to Boston tomorrow, but I am bringing my 'puter with me. Neuro-surgery on Tuesday the 1st. I will post some more stories over the next week, if I feel up to it!! Thanks guys!! Keith, wanted you there and lost track of ya with all thats going on!! Shawn

mcgroundstalker · February 25, 2011, 08:35:00 PM

Best of luck with your surgery Shawn... Love Ya Buddy!

... mike ...

Huntrdfk · February 25, 2011, 09:24:00 PM

I have sat and watched this thread unfold and smiled each time a new post or picture came up.......$2800, what a tribute to Shawn, Cindy and to all involved!!!! I miss all of you and am sorry I missed this year......my parents 50th anniversary party was Saturday evening. I am excited to see Ed was able to make it, that is awesome.
Shawn, I will call you tomorrow or Sunday.

Great job to all!!!!!

David

Tdog · February 25, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

Prayers go out for you Shawn..Just a short storie. Jeff and I where there at the far end of the first push. The kids where standing there.Lucy had her head buried in the snow under a bush.Just bawling.I said to Jeff if I didn't know any better that dogs on to a rabbit.We both just stood there and agreed.Yup must be.Just as we thought that. That bunny busted out and just about ran acrossed our feet.The guy next to us got a shot and so did the kids. Jeff and I just stood there with our (well we'll just call them bows in our hands) as that bunny passed by.We just look at each other. Go figure.That dog was right.I think the guy to our left was the one who drew that great picture that Shawn won. Someone should post a picture of that..One of a kind.That was the kick off for the 2011 J.L.M.B.H.Game on bunnies.

Shawn Leonard · February 26, 2011, 07:48:00 AM

Thanks guys, that Lucy was awful good for only 8 months old. She will be around for a lot more of these hunts! Shawn

Steve Chappell · February 26, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

Nice job on the hunt and rasing funds for a great cause!

Mamba · February 26, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

Hey Shawn, Thanks again for your generosity and hospitality you and Cindy are the best. You are a great role model. My Nephew Peter came home with a bunch of stories especially the one he "JUST" missed!

Jamie, so whats keeping you so busy??

Shawn Leonard · February 26, 2011, 03:18:00 PM

Yeah, Jamie lets here a couple!! I am in Boston now and will post a couple stories! One where Meat managed to jump one big pile and put out at least 6 bunnies in a 10 minute span!! Shawn

ishiwannabe · February 26, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

Pete, I would tell ya but, well you know. :D

I brought my nephew this year. He is almost twelve, and this was his first real exposurer to hunting other than a few sits during gun season.
He has been shooting since August, and was excited to go. Pete did a tremendous amount with Mike and his nephew Peter. The kid would not stop talking on the way home.

Along the first drive, the hedgerow, those of us on the push were alternating back and forth into the cover. The snow drifts made walking difficult at best.
The wind was whipping, and the drifts and thick cover were kicking out butts. On a much needed break, I saw a leafy dead oak branch. I thought there may be a bunny in there, and made my way over to it.
I have a habit of looking at stuff before I kick it, and wouldnt you know it I saw an eye blink. I drew, hit anchor, and the bunny didnt stand a chance. I believe this was my fifth bunny. Fourth head shot.

of course at a range of two feet, it better be. Homer was kind enough to take this picture, after scolding me for not yelling "BUNNY" and kicking him out. LOL.