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Title: Moose hunt canceled-GREAT NEWS!! I'm gonna be a granpa!
Post by: Mike Bolin on November 04, 2007, 10:03:00 PM
I posted a few months back about my son taking me to Alaska for a Moose hunt in '08. Well, we ain't going, 'cause he is going to be busy with his new baby...my first Grandchild! I was looking forward to the chance to hunt Moose with my bow, but being a grandpa is gonna be the best job I've ever had! Just wanted to share the news! Mike
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Post by: adeeden on November 04, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
Congradulations Mike!
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Post by: Hot Hap on November 04, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
You're in for some good days ahead!!! Hap
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Post by: luv2bowhunt on November 04, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
Congrats Mike! Nothing like taking care of the up and coming bowhunters  :thumbsup:
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Post by: allanburden on November 04, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
That rocks, sorry about the moose hunt but the kids are what it's all about.  my wife and I will soon be giving our families there third grandchild, congratulations sir!
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Post by: Gil on November 05, 2007, 01:13:00 AM
That was a good trade!Congrats!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    
Gil
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Post by: mountaindog on November 05, 2007, 02:29:00 AM
congrats...  :clapper:
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Post by: sticshooter on November 05, 2007, 05:37:00 AM
Great news. Congrats to all.<><
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Post by: Bonebuster on November 05, 2007, 06:25:00 AM
Congratulations to all. Best wishes.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: adkmountainken on November 05, 2007, 06:49:00 AM
no better reason to cancel a hunt! congrats grampa!
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Post by: BOFF on November 05, 2007, 07:35:00 AM
Congratulations Mike!!!
Great news to read and start the day!! God Bless!
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Post by: Wulomac on November 05, 2007, 07:37:00 AM
Welcome to the Grandparent's club!! You are hereby officially entitled to smile, gloat and spoil all grandchildren until your kids TRY to stop you, then spoil 'em some more!!!
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on November 05, 2007, 07:41:00 AM
Mike: Put in for a Maine or NH permit. If  you get a NH permit I'de be happy to help out in getting you in the right spot.
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Post by: DW on November 05, 2007, 08:11:00 AM
Great news, Mike! That's a fine trade....Don and Skyler
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Post by: BenBow on November 05, 2007, 09:52:00 AM
Congrats Mike. Prayers for a healthy baby and mom.
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Post by: Izzy on November 05, 2007, 09:54:00 AM
Nice!!!!!Good for you and the family.
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Post by: Can Hahaka on November 05, 2007, 04:22:00 PM
Congrats!

Okay, I am a grandpa too - twins - and do as I have been told - make a bow for your grandchild. Working on a pair of red oak board bows. Going slow but lots o' fun.
Title: Re: Moose hunt canceled-GREAT NEWS!! I'm gonna be a granpa!
Post by: Mike Bolin on November 05, 2007, 04:22:00 PM
Thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers!
Bill, I will look into the NH moose draw....it might take a while, but I got a few good years left! LOL!! Mike
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Post by: Mike Bolin on November 06, 2007, 03:07:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: yleecoyote23 on November 06, 2007, 03:43:00 PM
Well Mike, you just put a big smile on this tired ol' face of mine!!!  :)

Congrats Buddy!! Give our best to your family!!
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Post by: woodchucker on November 06, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!   :clapper:
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Post by: SOS on November 07, 2007, 06:26:00 PM
Don't forget the Man Law.  We expect "hero pictures" with the new trophy when it is tagged!
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Post by: Mike Bolin on November 07, 2007, 07:07:00 PM
SOS, there will be pics, I promise you that! Mike
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Post by: AkDan on November 07, 2007, 07:20:00 PM
Mike,

I just got home today.

Congrats on one hand, but dont wait to long to get up here either!  I'll keep digging up info for ya for when that day comes.
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 07, 2007, 09:54:00 PM
That's awesome. Congratulations. Jawge
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Post by: denny on November 07, 2007, 10:14:00 PM
Congratulations, I love being grandpa.
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Post by: Mike Bolin on November 09, 2007, 02:01:00 PM
Thanks again to all for the good wishes! My daughter owns a daycare and I visit there often to do routine maintenence. I usually try to get there early so I can visit with the kids. One thing about little ones is that they take you for what you are! Too bad not everyone is that way! Hunt hard, hunt safe-Mike
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Post by: Angus on November 09, 2007, 07:30:00 PM
Well, Mike, all things considered, it's a lot easier to lug a grandkid than a quarter of moose.  they tend to stay around longer and are cuter, too!  Congratulations!
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Post by: SKYLER W on November 09, 2007, 07:35:00 PM
Congrats Mike. It'll be fun don't worry.