Sorry all but I haven't had a minute to spare since coming back on monday night(plus my home computer is crapped out so this had to wait till I had a lull at work).
I can say that not 10 minutes has gone by without with me breaking out in an ear to ear grin thinking about what a great time I was able to have because of Ken's generosity. It seems that all the great adjectives have already been used up in an effort to convey to all of you what an amazing bunch of guys came together for this weekend. Without Ken and the "Amazing Mother Mowrey" none of this could have been possible, PERIOD! My words seem feeble and incapable of getting my point across, but I'll try just the same.
I'll proceed in the loose order that I met my new brothers. Chris who I am pretty sure is the first traditional hunter to complete the highly sought after domestic grand slam (much like the Denny's grand slam I am told...)! From what I saw of Chris' shooting, I wisely chose to wait till I'm safely back home to give him a few jabs. A great shot and an even better guy, hope to get him down my way for a hunt. Chuck is extremely guarded about his secret life as a top level trick shooter, (sorry chuck, pics to follow!) and believe it or not, an even better guy to share a camp with (always a smile, a kind word, and a love of adult beverages to match my own). The plans are already in the works for him to come down and try a few of my hotspots.
Someone already said that it felt like we had all already known each other for a long time right from the start, and I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately I was only able to hunt one morning with John, but his easy going manner and knowledge of the area made him a real great guy to share a hunt with...and he knows his way around a bow to say the least. As far as that guy Drew goes, I don't think there could be much more said about the man that would describe him any better. For my part I would say he is a prince of a man, generosity without bounds, a fountain of knowledge that seemed to flow non-stop and the patience to take the time to show even a dense sob such as myself quite a few new tricks. Like he already said, Drew and I got to hang out quite a bit and besides all the other good things everyone has said about him as a campmate, he also showed himself to be a great father, husband, and friend.
I'll take this time to jump back to the beginning and again say what a great friend, host and hunter Ken is, we all owe Ken and his wonderful mother a large debt of gratitude. Better people you will find nowhere.
This is one of those memorable hunts that you carry with you in the dark times in order to make the day a little brighter. Thanks Ken
Thanks again to everyone that shared the weekend! (even Bocce...figured I'd mention him before his feelings got hurt)