Post by: IB on March 05, 2007, 02:13:00 PM
Last minuet preparations for the first group of SWEATERS to hit the Airways & Highways. Pack, re-Pack,un-Pack and Re-pack.Just knowing there is something your forgetting and can't hunt without.
Then there's the hope that it will all fit when you do fine the last of the 3 dozen knives yer taking.
Yep she's about to START. Lots and Lots of anxious moments during the wait....Time to reflect back on Old Friends that will once again be sharing the camp fire with you. Old Stories you hear each year this group gets together,they seem just as captivating as when first you heard them.
The new faces that will now become a part of this ANNUAL HUNTING and FOOD FEST known as the "TEXAS SWEAT"
So stay tuned to this place for some of the BEST Storytelling and Photographs, form some of the best this site has to offer. Charlie Lam"O"; Littlefeather, Tipit the list goes on.
with any luck at all, there will be daily up dates for your viewin fix, That is provided, that there is any cell service and someone will tear themselves away from the festivities to check in with those left in the wings.
Curtis: Deb: Gary: and Charlie Thank You So Much for what you do to keep this EVENT moving :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
To All the 07 "SWEATERS" LETS ROCK AN ROLL, GET HER DONE
Post by: JEFF B on March 05, 2007, 02:19:00 PM
Post by: OH at work on March 05, 2007, 02:27:00 PM
Joe
Post by: IB on March 05, 2007, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 05, 2007, 02:40:00 PM
I've been packed for a week now! Going to have to have an un-pack, check & re-pack tommorrow, see what's missing & what I can live without.
I feel like a six year old, the week before Christmas. Not sleeping properly, can't concentrate, constantly checking driving directions/times & flight times. Permanently glued to the forum, watching for updates & info. I'm shooting around 200 arrows a day, just to make 110% sure I'm on the ball!
I've honestly never, ever looked forward to something so much in my life :D :D
Good luck to alla y'all first groupers. Please leave something alive out there for us to chase around! (Yes, I mean YOU Mr. Stinson :D :D )
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 05, 2007, 02:45:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 05, 2007, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on March 05, 2007, 03:09:00 PM
I will be riding the rails again this year. The sweat fell on the one weekend out of the year that I had a commitment I couldn't duck, dodge or delay.
Y'all whoop it up down there, and watch them senderos for javvies!
And Biggie, it ain't the pig they are afraid of, it's the fleas!
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 05, 2007, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 05, 2007, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on March 05, 2007, 03:30:00 PM
(but what's funnier is that the BOWS look like something you would launch a treetrunk out of LOL)
Post by: IB on March 05, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 05, 2007, 04:44:00 PM
Those threads from last year were some of the best ever!!
It's not going to be the same Vance without you giving daily "blow-by-blows" from Charlie :banghead:
Good Luck to all :campfire:
I hear ya Biggie.......
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 05, 2007, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on March 05, 2007, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on March 05, 2007, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: Irish on March 05, 2007, 06:18:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 05, 2007, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 05, 2007, 07:09:00 PM
Just click, set back, sip, and enjoy!
Texas Sweat 2006!!! (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=90;t=000051)
Post by: hormoan on March 05, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
O Yeah HAHAHAHA Those of us pups will just have to live out our own adventure. Before we hear the misadventures of group UNNO. :readit: It will give me one thing to look forward to when I get home.
Then again we have Charlie and CK to tell us about all the misadventures of group one in living color! :bigsmyl:
Is it time to go yet Brent
Post by: hunt it on March 06, 2007, 08:26:00 AM
I drives faster than that!
MEL,
Truck is packed and I'm outa the office by noon today. I will catch of few hours of shut eye this evening and be on the road at 0300. See you Wed evening.
Sure lookin forward to spendin time with all these guys and some warmer weather. It's -5F here this morning!! Sweat Hunt 3# for me, here I come!!!
Post by: IB on March 06, 2007, 09:30:00 AM
Don't try and THAW OUT to quickly ya might crack :wavey:
Take no PRISONERS....Expect NO MERCY :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: Arrowslinger on March 06, 2007, 10:20:00 AM
Post by: Nakohe on March 06, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: rabbitman on March 06, 2007, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: tippit on March 06, 2007, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 06, 2007, 11:04:00 PM
Finally just gave up and poured everything in one big pile in the Great Room! Gonna have Walt hep me sort it all out :banghead: :banghead:
Post by: IB on March 06, 2007, 11:18:00 PM
Hang in there Bud your gettin shorter :readit:
Post by: Walt Francis on March 07, 2007, 01:53:00 AM
Well, it appears the mountain lion season is coming to a close here in Montana, we took another one this past weekend :thumbsup: (the guy used a pistol so no pictures, here :cool: ), the temperature is getting above fifty during the day, the snow is melting, so I am starting to get excited about my trip south with Santa next week. Besides, there are bobcats and mountain lions in Texas and the way my hunting has been going lately, I just might get lucky. Figured I had better take advantage of the warm weather and condition my body for the extreme heat down south so I went snowshoe hunting. Didn’t see any but had a good time hiking the hills and stump shooting, if my shooting is as good on live animals as it was today on stumps there will be some nice, short, red trails to follow. Folks, I am getting ready to thaw out and climb a couple of those bumps you call hills, the count down is on! :D
Post by: Littlefeather on March 07, 2007, 07:20:00 AM
Lamb did show up last night and is his general "non-stressed" self. He keeps saying it's going to be ok but if the truck issues take any longer, I'll be arriving a day late to "Sweat". Not that I won't already be sweating!!!!!! Hope I remember to pack a bow after all this crap! See you guys when we return aroung the 22 or 23 of March. Long live The Texas Sweat! CK
Post by: Doug Campbell on March 07, 2007, 02:41:00 PM
Have fun and be safe y'all!
Post by: IB on March 07, 2007, 07:21:00 PM
G1 **Remember*** ICE-----------WATER---------------and--------------Towels
Post by: txcookie on March 07, 2007, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: Barney on March 07, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 07, 2007, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: Barney on March 07, 2007, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 07, 2007, 09:35:00 PM
Curtis and Charlie TOLD me to remind everyone that the Spring Bloom is happening at the ranch and chances for Allergie ACTION is VERY HIGH !
So if you have allergies and take Meds. be SURE that you bring them
If your not sure if you have pollen Allergies pick up some Benidril (sp)
It sounds to me like it's taking a toll on the Lam"O", he's bad stuffed up NOW
Post by: 9 Mile Archer on March 07, 2007, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on March 08, 2007, 11:15:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 09, 2007, 12:14:00 AM
Isn't that what these Communal Hunts are all about....Excitement......Anticipation and the gettin READY. Then when ya do get there it's ALL bout the fellowship around the fire and in the field...spending time with FRIENDS old and New. Oddly that time seems to pass way quicker than the night before the departure.
This time tomorrow evening old fires will be FLAMING as G1 assembles to partake in the MEAL that will kick "SWEAT 07" off. Prayers to all you fellows as you travel and for your families in you absence. "TAKE NO PRISONERS".........HAVE A BALL
We'll see ya on the 15th
Post by: Guru on March 09, 2007, 06:14:00 AM
Post by: Missouri CK on March 09, 2007, 07:55:00 AM
Best of luck to all the hunters involved with the sweat. Curtis will undoubtably pull another rabbit out of the hat and put a wonderful hunt together.
I can't wait to see the pictures.
My wife is expecting in May so it wasn't in the cards for me to go this year.
Curt, have you been able to work out any insider information sources this year?
Chris
Post by: IB on March 09, 2007, 06:57:00 PM
That's strait from the LEADERS cell Phone
Post by: tradtusker on March 10, 2007, 12:03:00 AM
Post by: Guru on March 10, 2007, 06:15:00 AM
Post by: IB on March 10, 2007, 11:40:00 AM
After 6 phone calls, and 3 different SWEATERS calling I was able to find out that #1 They are headed back to the ranch, with everyone in tow. They are hoping to be in the hunt by 1:00 PM TST.
#2 They are seeing critters around camp and it is WARMMMMMMMM 70+.
Charlie said bring Bycycle's if I could :scared: :scared:
All that I talked to said that, at best cell service was very BAD. There for updates may be less frequent than last year. All seem very pumped about the area chosen for this years Sweat plus the fact that it's "5 DAYS".
JC said that a LARGE Mexican dinner was enjoyed by all last evening in Del Rio (^*%#@* Guys)
Yep Curt Limber up the fingers....I'll be passin it off ta you on Tuesday......3 days and a wake up :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Better PM me a phone #
Post by: Randy Morin on March 10, 2007, 01:18:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 11, 2007, 03:04:00 PM
I'm so new at this March hunting in warmth, I have to completely re-boot for this event. What will it be like to wake up to temps ABOVE 0 :help: with highs above 35-40. I will endeavor to preserver. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: Jeremy on March 11, 2007, 07:27:00 PM
Just a few more days...
Post by: hormoan on March 11, 2007, 09:16:00 PM
Brent
Post by: IB on March 11, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
I can't seem to raise G1 so Best Walt and I head down and check things out....They may be in need of FOOD TESTERS.
I don't think that I have forgotten a thing, I'll get the sink tomorrow evenin. Well be sleepin on the floor, Beds are already packed.
If ya think of anything else I need please clue me in :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: robtattoo on March 12, 2007, 04:00:00 AM
Shorts are definately on the 'packed' list!
Post by: Bob Walker on March 12, 2007, 06:42:00 AM
Rob, When are you leaving the UK?
Post by: robtattoo on March 12, 2007, 07:18:00 AM
I've got soooo many thoughts/nerves/worries running through my head, at the moment, I can't stand it! :eek: :knothead:
Post by: Bob Walker on March 12, 2007, 07:19:00 AM
Post by: robtattoo on March 12, 2007, 07:36:00 AM
Post by: IB on March 12, 2007, 08:29:00 AM
:readit:
Walt and I will be in Del Rio to meet up with them on their departure on the 15th. Most likely mull around there until someone bellers at us, to meet up with them.
GETTIN CLOSER TO OUR TURN.....SIRS...........
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 12, 2007, 09:11:00 AM
Post by: Miss Kim on March 12, 2007, 03:03:00 PM
I had to break down and call the emergency number to the camp....it was work related so it won't count against me! :saywhat:
JC said there is a lot of walking....Vance, I guess that is what the bikes would be for?????
He saw many sheep and a few deer. Went fly fishing and caught some bass.
That's all I know....I was told to check in after 7:00 in the evenings so I will help keep you guys posted on what I find out.
You guys be careful traveling. I know you are all very excited and I am sure the wives are ready for you to leave! You are all like boys at Christmas time...reminds me of Chase and Connor waiting for Santa...... :biglaugh:
Post by: Caddo on March 12, 2007, 03:07:00 PM
:thumbsup:
I wonder if/how much rain they got yesterday? We had a real floater up here last night and it came from that direction.
On a side note, ya'll probably don't want to forget the sun screen! :cool:
LD
Post by: Miss Kim on March 12, 2007, 03:43:00 PM
Chase and Connor have 6 boys for a sleep over tonight so I will try to get an update if I can dodge the darts and pizza runs! Boys can really eat when they are having fun.... :help:
Post by: Bob Walker on March 12, 2007, 04:51:00 PM
Darling, if you only knew how much like a kid at Christmas I am right now, you'd get a good laugh! I wasn't even excited until I talked to JC on Friday after he and Terry landed and then it hit me, one week to go.......I don't think I've got more than 3 hours sleep a nite since. I want to thank you and JC for the invite to Bobby to stay with you and the boys this summer while JC and I go get a couple of those Canadian Bruins. That is awful sweet of you and greatly appreciated :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Post by: JEFF B on March 12, 2007, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: Miss Kim on March 12, 2007, 05:25:00 PM
No problem. I think he would have a blast. They usually have friends over when Dad is gone to help the time fly. We have always wanted our home to be the place the boys and their friends like to hang out. That way we know what they are doing! I spent $70 on food for two days to keep them going. Boy do they eat! It is worth it because we get to know their friends and know what they are doing...who they are hanging around with. What friendships we want to help the cultivate, and those we don't!
Bobby is welcome to come...we would enjoy him.
JC didn't sleep much the night before he left....mostly tossed and turned!
Wolfman,
Are any of you right in the head????? You guys are crazy about hunting I know that. I told JC after the last trip to Tx that I should get hazzard pay for washing his camo....it had cactus spines in it! :eek:
Post by: JEFF B on March 12, 2007, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: Bob Walker on March 12, 2007, 05:49:00 PM
Brenda and I feel the same way and it has saved us a lot of headaches with our other children. Bobby is as excited to be coming to "the farm" and swimming in the creek and riding horses as I am to be going on the hunt! I'm sure he will have the time of his life.
Jeff,
You may not hunt things that bite back, but you still ain't right in the head, LOL!
Post by: JEFF B on March 12, 2007, 05:53:00 PM
Post by: Miss Kim on March 12, 2007, 07:38:00 PM
Here is the take so far....lots of game spotted. Dave Stinson got a big barbedeaux...don't know what it is or if that is how you spell it.
Terry,John,Mel and Tom all got angoras. Curtis got two large carp with a Delta Bow.
That's the story as of now....Oh, and the Tecate is holding up for those of you worried. He said that everyone came well stocked!
I sent a batch or two of homemade cookies that it seems that a few are hording. From the sound of things, those who know about them are not sharing! :rolleyes:
Guys are so funny about those things.....
I will post if I find out any more. This will have to hold you who are chomping at the bit!
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 12, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
Post by: hormoan on March 12, 2007, 08:17:00 PM
Brent
Post by: IB on March 12, 2007, 10:04:00 PM
Walt and I just are leavin and we're pullin an ALL NIGHTER....Whom wants rooms in TX huge discounts :pray: Javie Salad :pray: Tecate :pray:
Post by: Miss Kim on March 12, 2007, 10:08:00 PM
I don't think there will be any left from the sound of it.
Be careful driving. I know you are excited but TX will be there when you get there!
I got so busy dealing with boys that I just noticed the time. I am not going to call now because some may have already gone to bed.
What was I thinking having all these boys? :help: They have worn me out!
Anyway, I will post if I find out anything....
Take care and be careful.
Kim
Post by: vermonster13 on March 12, 2007, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: cjones on March 12, 2007, 10:35:00 PM
Thanks so much for the updates. It really helps us that weren't able to go.
Post by: IB on March 12, 2007, 11:41:00 PM
Youth control Shock Collars and Duct Tape :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: JEFF B on March 13, 2007, 01:32:00 PM
Post by: Tique on March 13, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
Sounds as though they are all having quite a time.
Thanks Again,,,,Miss Flo :)
Post by: jmar595 on March 13, 2007, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: herb haines on March 13, 2007, 02:41:00 PM
But will try for next year after i get all fixed up.
anyone hear if they are seeing any Bunnies?--- herb
Post by: Miss Kim on March 13, 2007, 03:13:00 PM
Thank you Miss Flo for the update. If you were talking to your husband in the cabin I will bet you could hear all the laughter and stories in the back ground! When I spoke with Joe it sounded like they were having a regular house party...just no music. :D
Herb,
I was sorry to hear you wouldn't be able to go again this year. Next year you are really due! Just live vicariously for this trip and plan for the next.
Take care and I will try to get some good stuff for you tonight...... :campfire:
Post by: Bob Walker on March 13, 2007, 07:08:00 PM
You have a PM.
Bob
Post by: Tique on March 13, 2007, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on March 13, 2007, 08:53:00 PM
"Texas Sweat"..not only are they sweating huntin down in that heat having a blast..I am sweating here getting impatient waiting for more stories.. By the way..Is this open to anyone in the "gang" or is it kinda an invite only thing..?? ..... :campfire:
Post by: Bob Walker on March 13, 2007, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 13, 2007, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: rabbitman on March 13, 2007, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: Bob Walker on March 13, 2007, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Missouri CK on March 13, 2007, 09:37:00 PM
Are you guys going with the Hummer again this year or something like an Escalade!
Best of luck Bob. I can't wait to see the pictures.
Chris
Post by: Miss Kim on March 13, 2007, 09:50:00 PM
I just spoke with JC. It seems the only critter taken today was a carp by Whip. Joe says it was a clean shot through both eyes.
I could hear the tales being told in the back ground...they sounded pretty tall!
Joe said he and Curtis had some schooling on life today by Charlie sitting around camp. Now I would bet that was really something.
That's all I've got for you. JC sounded pretty tired and didn't want to spend time on the phone....he might miss something good! :)
Post by: IB on March 13, 2007, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: 9 Mile Archer on March 13, 2007, 11:57:00 PM
Post by: Miss Kim on March 14, 2007, 07:51:00 AM
Do you want me to call your home ranch? I do have your number and will call this evening...my question is you are not home....why am I calling you at home???? :knothead: Maybe I am to call your sweet wife.
Post if you can and be careful....oh yeah, make sure someone has his eyes on the road!
Post by: hormoan on March 14, 2007, 01:11:00 PM
Brent
Post by: Bob Walker on March 14, 2007, 01:53:00 PM
Won't be long. One and a wake-up!! Ya'll still staying in San Antonio on Friday nite? See you Sat. am......
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 14, 2007, 03:00:00 PM
Norb
Post by: Bob Walker on March 14, 2007, 03:24:00 PM
How you been doing, brother? It's gonna be a little different this year in them thar hills! No Humvee this year either, just a Grand Cherokee. Oh, I'll see you in May at Ray's when we go get Porky Pig and his friends........Gotta love it.
Bob
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 14, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
S - T - R - E - T - C - H
Glad to hear Ray invited ya!
Post by: herb haines on March 14, 2007, 04:33:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 14, 2007, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 14, 2007, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: Missouri CK on March 14, 2007, 05:46:00 PM
Your like the Action News Tradgang reporter! Good luck and have a great time.
Chris
Post by: Bob Walker on March 14, 2007, 06:56:00 PM
Forget about those Javies for right now. Find some roming herds of wild Tecates for us to "kill" on Friday nite. We'll get to the javies later!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Barney on March 14, 2007, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on March 14, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: hormoan on March 14, 2007, 08:40:00 PM
Yes we are staying over in San Antonio, and will see around the bench in Del Rio. Just had a short conversation with Vance they are 30 minutes out of Del Rio. And they have rooms there now. They have a room for Rob also, but he is in transit. And don't have a clue yet! So Rob if your out there call Vances cell. Is it Friday YET!
:bigsmyl:
Brent
Post by: Miss Kim on March 14, 2007, 10:08:00 PM
I think those boys are thawing out fast and already starting to melt.
I am not sure if Wal-Mart is going to be able to handle G1 and G2 meeting on their bench. All that testosterone in one place.... :scared:
Just talked to JC and he and Tippit both got angoras today. They waited until the last day and found the ones they were looking for.
JC said something about me eating goat....not very excited about that. We will see....I guess the verdict will be out.
Sounded like they were making sure that no Tecate would be left behind. G2 you should probably make another Tecate run along the way. :biglaugh:
That's all I've got for now....
Kim
Post by: vermonster13 on March 14, 2007, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: 4runr on March 14, 2007, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 14, 2007, 10:53:00 PM
God bless Pay as you go Internet access!
Nice to hear that Joe & Doc both scored today (Yesterday?)
I'll be giving Vance & Bob a ring as soon as I get within spittin' distance of Del Rio, Friday lunchtime.
See y'all in a week :D
Post by: Walt Francis on March 15, 2007, 12:39:00 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/VancesPictures001.jpg)
Roughly 18 + hrs. gets you here from WY.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/VancesPictures002.jpg)
Then you get where your bout ready to jump off.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/VancesPictures003.jpg)
Here is where it ALL begins
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/VancesPictures004.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/Slivershooter/VancesPictures005.jpg)
Then you'r ready for these
Post by: robtattoo on March 15, 2007, 01:37:00 AM
10 minutes til boarding time........here we go!
Post by: 4runr on March 15, 2007, 06:02:00 AM
Thanks for the pics Walt. Keep em rollin.
Post by: Jeremy on March 15, 2007, 06:28:00 AM
Didn't sleep a wink last night and I don't imagine I will tonight either! Excited don't cover it!!
Post by: hormoan on March 15, 2007, 07:06:00 AM
And were outta here!
Brent
Post by: Tradesmen4 on March 15, 2007, 01:08:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 15, 2007, 04:41:00 PM
He'd just had a visit with Terry, JC, and Tippit. And then they were off to go home.
He's torqued boys!!! He's in his motel room with Walt and they'll be heading for the ranch Saturday morning. Got the # to the ranch,so I'll try to give updates next week.But I'm heading back to work next week,so I'll do the best I can.
Should be plenty stories around here real soon as the first group get home. More bumps and bruises than cactus this year........lots of good times and some nice critters down!!
Post by: korn stalker on March 15, 2007, 05:20:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 15, 2007, 05:38:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on March 15, 2007, 05:47:00 PM
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 15, 2007, 05:48:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on March 15, 2007, 06:04:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Golden Hawk:I agree completely but I wish you wouldnt have given them the 2 week for one stalk idea..lol... :campfire:
I can't speak for the rest of you. But I can't wait for the first group to get home and get the story tellin started. Even if it does take two weeks to tell about one stalk!!!!
Post by: hormoan on March 15, 2007, 06:09:00 PM
Brent
Post by: Walt Francis on March 15, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
WE ARE READY :jumper: :jumper:
Miss Kim...Thanks for sharing, He Felt GOODLY.....vance
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 15, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: Budog56 on March 15, 2007, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 15, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 15, 2007, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: Whip on March 16, 2007, 12:12:00 AM
The hunting was great, the freindships even better. Stories are soon to start flowing, and my guess is they won't end for awhile.
Vance and Walt, really enjoyed lunch today - One of the highlights of the trip!
The advance party is done, now you fellas go clean em' up! Have a great time :thumbsup: :campfire:
Post by: Terry Green on March 16, 2007, 12:47:00 AM
Best of luck to you guy in group two.......we'll keep the fire stoked, and look forward to you all adding a few logs to the fire on your return.
Post by: kctreeman on March 16, 2007, 03:35:00 AM
I sure enjoyed meeting you guys and sharing a camp. Looking forward to our next adventure.
Post by: tippit on March 16, 2007, 07:47:00 AM
Vance & Walt, Great to finally meet you guys and thanks for all the extra knife handle material.
Now the shock...12-18" of snow predicted for this afternoon! CK are here any extra spots in G-2 :) G-2 ya'll are in for a Blast. Well I'm going to go get some ice packs for my knees before I start down loading pictures...Doc
Post by: sticshooter on March 16, 2007, 07:54:00 AM
Post by: the Ferret on March 16, 2007, 07:59:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 16, 2007, 09:52:00 AM
It will be much less confusing that way by keeping all the stories from the hunters on one thread........and be much better if we only have one thread to archive that will contain all the stories and pics.
Thanks.
Post by: Bob Walker on March 16, 2007, 10:17:00 AM
Post by: hormoan on March 16, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
Brent
Post by: Tradesmen4 on March 16, 2007, 12:59:00 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on March 16, 2007, 01:43:00 PM
Robtatoo has joined the lineup of highly charged Archers awaiting the 9:00 AM Launch of G2, Caddo is due in any moment, then we can do LUNCH.
Walt and I headed over to Uvaldy to get some Pig Sticks and Jerkey early, only to return to having lost the block of rooms we had. Finally got that back to where it was when we left :banghead: :banghead:
Spendin lots and lots of energy PACEIN and walkin Wally's World.
Updates still to follow............vance
Post by: Tique on March 16, 2007, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: Jeremy on March 16, 2007, 05:43:00 PM
I'm looking into taking a train as far south as I need to and then pick up a flight, but things are looking bleak.
Post by: Jeremy on March 16, 2007, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: Ted Fry on March 16, 2007, 05:51:00 PM
Thanks for the traveling medicine kit Stinson, you made it easier.I will try to get some pictures up when I get a chance. It was great to meat up with Walt and Vance on the way out as well , thanks for the antelope horn Vance.
Thank you Curtis and Gary for a great time with a great group in a great place. Good luck group 2
Post by: Ted Fry on March 16, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 17, 2007, 10:26:00 AM
Curtis has taken a ram with the LDB....and He and Mark Horne have taken a slough of carp with Hope.
Post by: Randy Morin on March 17, 2007, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: Guru on March 18, 2007, 06:47:00 AM
Post by: Jeremy on March 18, 2007, 08:31:00 AM
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7 out of the 10 hunters arrived safely and they wasted no time at camp before getting out to hunt.
Post by: Terry Green on March 18, 2007, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 18, 2007, 09:28:00 PM
Lots of action and opportunities.....but nothing down yet. Walt Francis hasn't made it in tonight yet though........
Post by: Jeremy on March 19, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: Randy Morin on March 19, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: Jeremy on March 19, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Some shots have been fired with a few connecting with their intended targets. Sounds like robtattoo has two porcupine and a carp in the bag. Walt has been hunting hard and Curtis says the others should get up and run the ridges some more ;)
They're all having a great time!! Now Brent promised he'd put something on the ground for me, and he seems like the kind of guy who sticks to what he says, so I'm expecting there's gonna be a lot more action in the next few days!
Post by: vermonster13 on March 19, 2007, 08:03:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 20, 2007, 02:10:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 20, 2007, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 21, 2007, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2007, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 23, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Dustin Waters on March 23, 2007, 11:31:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: Whip on March 24, 2007, 12:29:00 PM
Let's hear about it! Pics and stories are required! :readit:
Post by: Dustin Waters on March 24, 2007, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 01:24:00 PM
This 'un was taken on Wednesday, around mid-morning. I was taking a drive around, just to see what I could see. Rick & Pop pulled me up & let me know there was big parcel of mixed goats on the South ridges, about mid way up the hills beyond the windmill.
I took a look-see over that away & found them all feeding & relaxing along the ridgeline. I'd actually decided that I wasn't going up into the hills anymore, after twisting my ankle the day before. I figured if I managed to see anything down in the draws I'd take a run at it, but that was all. That all got shot to hell when I laid eyes on this group! :rolleyes:
I reckoned that the best approach would be to drive a half mile or so, further round the hill & try to get above & downwind of the group. That worked out just fine. I fairly sprinted up the mountainside & got above 'em without being spotted & started down towards the main group. Now, I'd not hunted this side before, I'd been mainly concentrating on the North side & the Angoras. The North ridges have a lot of good cover in the Cedars, moving from bush to bush is fairly straightforward. Hmmmmmmm. Not quite so much cover on this side.. :( I ended up having to slide all the way back down to the ridgeline (about halfway down the hill) on my back. I dumped my possibles bag around 30' from the top, to keep it all quiet, although I did keep my camera handy.
Here's the group as I saw them.....
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(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/TexasSweat079.jpg)
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The main group was around 45-50 yds in front & to the left of me. I had virtually no cover from here on down. Up until that point I'd been using rocks & prickly pear as cover (NOT to be recommended :eek: ) I was moving at a rate of around 3' every 5 minutes. There were a few 'lookouts' that kept staring right at me, not sure what I was, but not really alerting the rest of the flock. Every time they'd turn, or drop head to feed I'd grab another 3 or 4 feet of ground. I finally managed, after about 45 minutes, to get to about 28yds. I was in the process of doing a 'no-hands, draw-the-bow, situp' (I now have abs, as opposed to just the one big one) when one little white 'lookout' finally spotted me for a threat & sneezed a warning to the rest :mad: Off they went at a good lick, back down the mountain, leaving me all hot, bothered, scratched & sore a good 120 yds behind 'em :(
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 24, 2007, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 03:34:00 PM
I got to concentrating on the big Red-head. Hard.
I was aware of the rest of the group, especially a little black number who struck me as a bit too small to shoot. I fnally got Ol' Red in my sights (so to speak) I figured that if'n I leant back ever so slightly, I'd have a clear shot, right through a gap in the brush. Slam Dunk, job done.
Unfortunately (yes, again!) as I started to come to draw, the little black feller (who was, by this point, a whole 8 or 9 feet away) saw me move, hollered & blew the whole darned lot of 'em about a hundred yards down the treeline. I didn't get any pics from here on in, I was shaking so much I'd probably only got a huge picture of my own eye anyway.......
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
Heck, I didn't even know he was there! That ASAT camo really works!
Post by: ironrhino on March 24, 2007, 03:41:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 24, 2007, 04:09:00 PM
Your our boy ROB :thumbsup: :goldtooth:
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 04:27:00 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/TexasSweat083.jpg)
Post by: Tradesmen4 on March 24, 2007, 04:32:00 PM
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 24, 2007, 04:37:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 24, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/IronBull_/Rob_O_e.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/IronBull_/Red_Head_1_e.jpg)
Post by: JEFF B on March 24, 2007, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on March 24, 2007, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 24, 2007, 05:01:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Golden Hawk:Thank you! I was shooting a Pronghorn 3-piece, 58# at 28" Wooden arra (not sure what! Dustin?) with a 125 snuffer.
Congrats Rob!! Fine lookin Goat! What were you using for equiptment
Post by: vermonster13 on March 24, 2007, 05:24:00 PM
Post by: 4runr on March 24, 2007, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: An English Bow Hunter on March 24, 2007, 06:20:00 PM
Take Care
James
Post by: vermonster13 on March 24, 2007, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Leland on March 24, 2007, 09:26:00 PM
Post by: Dustin Waters on March 24, 2007, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on March 25, 2007, 07:45:00 AM
Or possibly the 'redneckin''?
Or the mystery night-time Rabbit thief?
Oh, where to start! (Or as far as The Wife's concerned, where to bloody stop! :D )
Post by: Guru on March 25, 2007, 07:57:00 AM
Loved the pix and the story was even better!!!
Kinda cool being flanked by Charlie and Curtis insn't it :notworthy: :notworthy:
That's a great looking goat :clapper:
Post by: Golden Hawk on March 25, 2007, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: Jeremy on March 25, 2007, 08:49:00 AM
Post by: robtattoo on March 25, 2007, 08:52:00 AM
Or Gary saying "Whut da heeal'd he saay?" every time I spoke? :biglaugh:
Or Brent & Sassy's howlin' contest?
Or Larry's 'Forgotten Conversation' & swimmin' for arras? :p
Post by: robtattoo on March 25, 2007, 08:54:00 AM
Post by: JC on March 25, 2007, 09:25:00 AM
And I rolled on the floor when I read your line about Gary...that's exactly the inflection he would have had :D
Post by: Randy Morin on March 25, 2007, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: JEFF B on March 25, 2007, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 25, 2007, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: tradtusker on March 25, 2007, 07:26:00 PM
looking forward to a few shoots back in the uk at the end of the year! take care bud!
Post by: Terry Green on March 25, 2007, 07:27:00 PM
CONGRATS to all invovled with the 'redhead'!!!
Yeah....I already miss Mr. Kellar :D
I can say that now, cause he's still in TX and I'm safe in GA. ;)
Waiting for more guys!!!!!
Post by: Gary Kellar on March 25, 2007, 08:49:00 PM
By all means, it's nice to be back home for a few days but I'm still suffering badly from the "after-sweat" syndrome. Curtis, Charlie and I have talked about this malady before and it seems that we've all suffered from it for some period following the Sweat. It's like a bad withdrawal syptom, brought on by being denied the wealth of companionship we've enjoyed with our best friends (now family), both old and new, the excitement of the plethora of hunting stories told over and over, the laughs we enjoy during the mid-day and evening gatherings, the sense of oneness that is developed over the course of the hunt, and the desire to keep it going as long as we can. Or then again, it could be simple exhaustion!
I know I have a wealth of memories to cherish as well as a renewed pop in my knees and back each time I stand and attempt to walk, but they'll be gone (I hope) by the time the next Sweat rolls around.
As the participants of this years Sweats roamed the hills I was able to make some observations that you may find interesting:
Biggest Chow Hound – Ron (BigRonHuntAlot) Andrews by a hind-quarter.
Most Jalapenos Eaten – Jeff (Tippit) Springer tied with Rob (Robtatto) Peel, with Bob Walker running loosely (but frequently) in second.
Most Tecate consumed – Bob Walker, Bob’s big but the Jalapeno’s helped him in this running.
“Iron Man” designation – Dave (HuntIt) Stinson, followed closely by Ted Fry and Walt Francis. All three ran a close race for time spent on the slopes; it was only Dave’s time in the river and the non-stop drive home that gave him the lead as this years toughest Sweater.
Brightest Legs - Brent (Hormoan) McCormick, suffered sunburn on his legs from exposure to Charlie’s flashlight.
Best Cookies – Miss (JC) Kim Coots. . sorry Group 2 didn’t get to participate in the judging.
Biggest Hat – Larry (Caddo) Dix, leave it to a fellow Texan to dominate.
Strangest Hat – Terry “Bushyhat” Green.
Most Carp by Bowfisherman - Mark Horne, I lost count of how many.
Best Bowfishing Shot - Joe (Whip) Lasch, carp in-the-eye!
Most Unique Bowfishing Kill – Rob (Robtatto) Peel – Talapia.
“Bull Shipper” Extraordinaire - Vance (Iron Bull) Brewer, the “Bull” just comes natural for this guy.
The Next Butt I’m Gonna Kick as soon as I see him - Terry (Mr. Green) Green
Biggest Billy – Rob (Robtatto) Peel
Biggest Ram - Dave (HuntIt) Stinson
Biggest Nanny - Terry Green, followed closely by Joe (JC) Coots
Biggest Ewe - Ted (Accidental) Fry
Group One Photo
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/gkellar/TXS07045cts.jpg)
Group Two Photo
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/gkellar/TXS07068cts.jpg)
Don't know what was so funny it made Charlie want to punch someone! :scared:
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/gkellar/TXS07058cs.jpg)
No explanation required:
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/gkellar/Pecos026cs.jpg)
Once again, Thanks to all yall for making this the best Texas Sweat ever and for allowing me to consider each of you my brother.
Sincerely
Gary "Pop" Kellar
Post by: vermonster13 on March 25, 2007, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on March 25, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
Post by: JC on March 26, 2007, 01:52:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 26, 2007, 01:58:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on March 26, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: Gary Kellar on March 26, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
:scared: :scared: :scared: