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Title: Let The Hunt Begin!
Post by: Whip on August 29, 2008, 09:37:00 AM
I'm sitting in a hotel lobby in southern Colorado.  In a couple of hours we will have the groceries purchased, truck gassed up, and will start up the dusty road to the top of a mountain in New Mexico.  Two weeks of bliss, camping with my wife.  She's a gem, and will let me chase the bulls for a few hours each morning.  I have promissed to spend plenty of camp time with her the rest of the days.   :wavey:
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Post by: Kip on August 29, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
Joe   Have a great time good luck,go slow for a couple of days but unlike me you have long legs so will be easier.Take care Kip Will you hunt with some stone?
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Post by: Wednesday Caste on August 29, 2008, 09:46:00 AM
Heading out with the boy next door as soon as he gets out of school today for some muley.  Struck-out a couple of weeks ago.  Gonna climb higher this outing and hope to find one.  
Whip, you've already found great success having a wife that will go with you!  
Best,
Quinn
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Post by: vermonster13 on August 29, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
Best of luck and lots of pics Joe!
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Post by: IB on August 29, 2008, 09:50:00 AM
Have the best trip ever Joe!

The Gang at The Ryegrass ranch.  :wavey:
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Post by: snag on August 29, 2008, 09:54:00 AM
Sounds perfect! Well if you add a bull hanging in camp that would top it off...
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Post by: Can Hahaka on August 29, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
OK! For all of us sitting at home - after the hunt comes the stories - I am waiting.

Good luck and hunt safe!
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Post by: IDABOW on August 29, 2008, 10:23:00 AM
Yep, "the hay is in the barn" as they say, for most all of the preparation has taken place as we eagerly await another long anticipated Elk season.  Many sacrifices along the way both physical and financial but it is worth it when you are fortunate enough to see, smell, hear and or taste the mighty Elk.  I can tell by the posts that the calm frenzy is alive in both those who are writing in and in those who are reading it. It seems we all share an insightful glimpse into the power that the hunt holds for each of us.  It is simply awesome. Good luck, stay safe and let us know of your journey this season.
Idabow
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Post by: frassettor on August 29, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
Have a great trip Joe...Be safe. I look foward to the story!
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Post by: CheapShot on August 29, 2008, 11:21:00 AM
Sounds like the begining of a great memory. It's always good to have someone along to help pack out the meat. Smart thinking to invite your wife.  :biglaugh:  Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
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Post by: Missouri Sherpa on August 29, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
Enjoy your 2 weeks in paradise Joe.  Hope we see some pictures soon.
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Post by: b.glass on August 29, 2008, 11:59:00 AM
Wow, that sounds amazing! Hope you all have a great time!
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Post by: bbairborne on August 29, 2008, 12:12:00 PM
Go Get'em!!! bring us back a story and pics.  Good luck!


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Post by: just_a_hunter on August 29, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Good luck!!!!

Todd
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Post by: Kevin Bahr on August 29, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Good luck Joe and Irene.  Have a blast in your retirement.  You've earned it brother!
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Post by: BUFF on August 29, 2008, 02:03:00 PM
Good luck ...I look forward to pictures
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Post by: tradtusker on August 29, 2008, 02:34:00 PM
hey thats great to hear Joe! i hope you and your wife have a great time up there    :wavey:
best of luck with the bulls
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Post by: Talondale on August 29, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
Sounds like fun.  Be safe and enjoy.
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Post by: PV on August 29, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Looking forward to the pic's Joe! How about one with Irene and her psychedelic bow  on a mountain top? Good luck.
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Post by: Izzy on August 29, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Good luck to you both and enjoy yourselves .
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Post by: longstick on August 29, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
luck to you Joe!! and DO get a lot of pictures!!
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on August 29, 2008, 08:41:00 PM
Good luck Joe, Looking forward to the story and pics.

Shoot strait   :archer:  

Tracy
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Post by: Bonebuster on August 29, 2008, 08:44:00 PM
Indeed... let the hunt begin.

Scratch your predatory itch, and spend time with your wife.

Bless you both.
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Post by: 4runr on August 29, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
Enjoy the hunt Joe. See you both back at Denton next year.
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Post by: kennym on August 29, 2008, 11:08:00 PM
Sorry I missed wishin ya good luck before you took off,but GOOD LUCK anyways!! Life is short,LIVE IT !! Story and Pics buddy!
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Post by: Chris Surtees on August 30, 2008, 05:06:00 AM
Best of luck Joe!!!
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Post by: beachbowhunter on August 30, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
Give my regards to the Basin!  Hope you make it two for two!

Good luck buddy.

Norb
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Post by: Guru on August 30, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Wishing you the best of luck bud!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: ken denton on August 30, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Whip, are you shooting the LX? What is your setup? Glad you let us know where you are! Good Luck! Ken
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Post by: beachbowhunter on September 15, 2008, 11:37:00 PM
Well as of today I'm trading places with Joe here in New Mexico. Got a call from the big guy this morning as he was headed home and I was headed to the airport. Joe has a good story with a happy ending to tell!  Stay tuned...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Let The Hunt Begin!
Post by: Whip on September 16, 2008, 12:13:00 AM
Nebraska motel at the moment doesn't give me time to tell a proper story, so I guess that will have to wait.  :rolleyes:    There will be one to follow later this week though - I promise!   :readit:  
Good luck Norb!
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Post by: BlkDog on September 16, 2008, 12:14:00 AM
Hope it was a wonderful trip Joe! I can't wait to hear the stories. - Jay
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Post by: Guru on September 16, 2008, 05:00:00 AM
good for you buddy!!
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Post by: Shaun on September 16, 2008, 10:29:00 AM
Way to go Whip. Gonna be elk meat in camp at the cabin? See you there in a few short weeks.
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Post by: Over&Under on September 16, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
The edge of my seat is starting to get uncomfortable.... :biglaugh:  

Hope you had a great time and looking foward to the story!!!
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Post by: Shaun on September 16, 2008, 04:11:00 PM
Talked with Joe this morning and he was on the road somewhere in NE, maybe even driving across Iowa about now, so no story till late this evening at the earliest. All I can say is that there is a story to follow.

And will he stay home till our St Jude donation hunt in three weeks? No. The silly wabbit is mowing the yard once, taking out the trash and jetting off to BC to chase moose in the interim.
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Post by: joebuck on September 16, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
Give it up joe!.....precongrats I hope
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Post by: Kevin Bahr on September 16, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
No fair baiting Joe...baiting "US" I mean...
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Post by: Littlefeather on September 16, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Get em Joe! I packed you something special in your pack.   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: hormoan on September 16, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Scat CK   :jumper:  

Can't wait for the story!!!!
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Post by: Al Kidner on September 17, 2008, 08:02:00 AM
Good luck mate, post away some pics please!

AK.
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Post by: Shaun on September 17, 2008, 12:13:00 PM
TTT, were you looking for this Joe?