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Title: A special thanks to Killie...
Post by: Red Boar on December 24, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
Our beloved Killdeer has been a mentor to me of sorts into the world of traditional gear.  I've bowhunted for 20 years, but am certainly a newbie when it comes to hunting with a recurve.  She has provided much information, guidance and encouragement.  Just wanted to publicly say  thanks, Kathy!  There have been others equally generous with their advice. What a great site. My goal is to practice, practice and make my first traditional kill this next season.  Here are some arrows Killie recently made up for me...fly like darts.  (she is equally talented with her photography skills)   :notworthy:  

 (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/Redriderxx/Killdeerarrows2.jpg)
Title: Re: A special thanks to Killie...
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 24, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
:bigsmyl:
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Post by: vermonster13 on December 24, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
You won't find a better person.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: mike g on December 24, 2008, 11:01:00 AM
She's not bad at all...
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Post by: ishiwannabe on December 24, 2008, 11:13:00 AM
She is rather nice.
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Post by: just_a_hunter on December 24, 2008, 11:26:00 AM
Yeah, we'll take her. What a sweetheart!

Todd
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Post by: jimmerc on December 24, 2008, 11:33:00 AM
:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: John3 on December 24, 2008, 11:41:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bob G on December 24, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
A swell person.....AND a sharp dresser! She has always been my hero and idol. Bless her.
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Post by: snag on December 24, 2008, 12:02:00 PM
You got to love that kind of heart! AND she shoots warm fuzzy mammals for dinner!   :biglaugh:
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Post by: trapperDave on December 24, 2008, 12:07:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Gaff on December 24, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
she's a keeper!!!!  :clapper:
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on December 24, 2008, 12:30:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: GRAYBEARD on December 24, 2008, 12:33:00 PM
WELL DONE, KILLIE. A GRACIOUS GESTURE, RED BOAR.
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Post by: 4runr on December 24, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Yep, definately one of my favorite "Trad" people!

Merry Christmas Kathy!
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Post by: Migra Bill on December 24, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
She has helped me along my journey as well. She is a special person. I am sure our paths will cross again at the Baltimore shoot.
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Post by: Stone Knife on December 24, 2008, 12:47:00 PM
She is a very nice person and a generous one at that.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on December 24, 2008, 12:50:00 PM
Speech...speech!

Naw, just kidding   :bigsmyl:  That's why I love this site.
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Post by: Killdeer on December 24, 2008, 03:53:00 PM
What a Christmas present...Thanks!
Y'all had me bawling like a baby.

Killdeer~inventor of snazz!

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Hunting/DutyCall.jpg)
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Post by: Wannabe1 on December 24, 2008, 04:12:00 PM
Be careful, Killie. Bawling in those conditions can cause ice cycles to form on the eye lids and and a problem in seeing where you are going.   :biglaugh:

Merry Christmas too you!!
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Post by: yellow bow on December 24, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: Tom on December 24, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Doesn't surprise me a bit- Merry Christmas Killie from the other side of the mountains.
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Post by: pine nut on December 24, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
Well she's OK, but I'm still waiting for a compillation of her works to read on a day when the weather says "Stay indoors by the fire!"
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Post by: Pinecone on December 24, 2008, 04:42:00 PM
Way to go, Killie!  And from one self-confirmed, unapologetic bawler to another, let it flow, Gal!  Good emotions and good energy are what it's all about!

Merry Christmas and Wonderous Tidings...

Claudia
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Post by: pine nut on December 24, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
Oh yeah I forgot MERRY CHRISTMAS Killie.
the "nutty pine"
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Post by: stringstretcher on December 24, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Killy knows that she can pull up a chair, stump, or anything she want's to sit on at my camp fire anytime she wants.  When I first met Killy, my first thoughts were, man you do not want to $#@* this lady off.....and I was RIGHT.....lol. A true and very traditional lady is she and a pleasure to be around.   YOU GO GIRL
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Post by: JAG on December 24, 2008, 06:58:00 PM
Killie, is one of a kind.  Hope to meet her someday.  Her writings are, how to say it, Inspiring!
Kathy thanks for lighting up my part of the Traditional World!
JAG/Johnny
 :campfire:  
You're welcome at my fire anytime!
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Post by: Tdog on December 24, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
One in a million..We need more like her.....Increadable job on the arrows..Merry Christmas to all...
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Post by: Billy on December 24, 2008, 08:39:00 PM
another day in the life of Killdeer..someone helped, someone entertained, and none wanting any less than the huge gift she is to our lives!
Good on ya Killie!
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Post by: hormoan on December 24, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
I sit hear before the keys, with out a clue. Killie is beyond compare,  :notworthy:  
Thanks for your sharp wit, and most of all your perspective on life. Many of us would do well with your view.  :campfire:  Least you are here to steer us clear.
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Post by: Swamp Pygmy on December 24, 2008, 11:03:00 PM
nice as can be. The kind that even rubs off on other people.
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Post by: doug g on December 24, 2008, 11:20:00 PM
I've always been impressed with Killie myself and just gotta say Killie you sure can write purdy!
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Post by: Whip on December 24, 2008, 11:45:00 PM
Killie really is an example of the essence of Trad Gang, both with her generosity and enchanting writing.  Someday I hope we will meet, but until then, I sure enjoy sharing a fire here with her   :campfire:
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Post by: Larry Surtees on December 24, 2008, 11:55:00 PM
She is quite the person, and it wouldn't be the same on this site without her wisdom and often times humorous comments -- ya just gotta love it!
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Post by: paleFace on December 25, 2008, 01:46:00 AM
Trad Gang would def be a different place without Killie!  Thanks for being a part of it all.        :archer:
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Post by: LeeNY on December 25, 2008, 04:23:00 AM
Kathy's a great person and I'm proud to call her Friend!
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Post by: Linc on December 25, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
Yep. I agree Lee. Kathy is good people and definately a good friend.  :campfire:    :archer:
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Post by: Doc Nock on December 25, 2008, 08:48:00 AM
GEeze guys... ya make me feel weird inside...like I'm reading a eulogy or somethin!  :scared:    :eek:  

I dont think I could take a visit to B'more without a Killie Fix! Emails don't compare when ya tease that gal and get the "hairy eyeball"

I know I'm in big trouble when I throw one out there, get the eyeball, and in the background, her hubby, Clark, scooting away in the other direction!   :saywhat:  Ruh-roh

That gal does have a tender heart and a giving nature about her... watched her take a passle of young folks under wing few years back at B'mo and take them woods walks and shared her boundless knowledge of flaura and fauna to fill their heads with the magic of nature!

You go girl! Obviously, you touch a lot of lives in your wanderings... Thanks for including us!
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Post by: Roughcountry on December 25, 2008, 09:36:00 AM
Kathy is a true original, one of the brightest lights here. Love to read her posts for the sharp humour and the thought stirring comments that often leave me with more than a few questions.

Thanks for the help over the years with my questions Kathy. Also, the poem is great. I see the need for a certain picture to go with it.
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Post by: owlbait on December 25, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
Great sense of humor and ready to say something nice when everyone else is giving you heck. Always nice to have Killie add to a post. Merry Christmas Killie.
Mike Gerard  owlbait
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Post by: 3Under on December 25, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
You help to "Light Up Our Lives" here on TradGang!
Merry christmas and God Bless,
Larry
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Post by: Hawkeye on December 25, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
Merry Christmas, Killie.

I think this thread is our attempt at a fitting gift for you!  Thanks for what you mean to the whole 'Gang!!

Daryl
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Post by: adkmountainken on December 25, 2008, 10:27:00 AM
yeah i guess she is ok even if she works for the bad guys!   :smileystooges:
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Post by: Killdeer on December 25, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Thanks, Oops-Man...I think!   :wavey:
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Post by: JEFF B on December 25, 2008, 01:47:00 PM
yeah killiedear ya are tops. anything you're good at contributes to happiness. have a merry christmas.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on December 25, 2008, 04:35:00 PM
Dang Kathy,  You need a new hat yet...??    LOL
  Merry Christmas Ma'am  :p
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on December 25, 2008, 05:41:00 PM
I have been on "Trad Gangs" just a short time when i began reading the post from Killdeer and realize she was something special   :thumbsup:   the pictures and then the stories and the insight that was shared, what seemed mundane to most of us began to take new meaning under the pen of a masterful writer.

 Something so simple as her doing her job as a rural route postman became a journey and an adventure! Thanks Killie for sharing with the rest of us and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Post by: katie on December 25, 2008, 06:18:00 PM
Merry Christmas Killie!  
4 pages of folks telling how much you matter to all of us just seems fitting on a day like today!  Hope they keep posting!
You are a great friend!
Katie
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Post by: adkmountainken on December 25, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
sister i hope ya REALLY know how much you mean to me, ok nuff with that mushy crap, Merry Christmass!!!! by the way i will FINALLY be sending a package to you monday from all the people that hunted with me this year, i PROMISE!!!
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Post by: JL on December 25, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Killy is one person worthy of such a post. I also have enjoyed your wit and insight over the years and look forward to shoots where we get to spend some time, face to face.

Merry Christmas to you, Clark and all the rest of the gang!

JL
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Post by: Rick Butler on December 25, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
Merry Christmas Killie!
I thoroughly enjoy your insights,wit, photography and generosity.
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Post by: Killdeer on December 25, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Uh, Ron? Can I borrow your hat?   :eek:
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Post by: sticshooter on December 25, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
yeah she's Ok. she gets cranky now and then  ...but Shell and I love her anyways.  :bigsmyl: