Post by: PAPA BEAR on March 25, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
Here's a chance to help the St Jude Childrens Research Hospital and shoot/hunt a rare bow. My
RH 44 @ 28 66" Blackbrook Evo longbow is going to be traveling around the country to spend time with Trad Gang members. Building memories while raising money to help the St Jude kids. For a $20 donation to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital you get to spend two weeks with the Evo. I ask that you share pictures of your time with the bow here so we all can share in the adventure. When your time is up I ask that you ship it Priority Insured to the next person in line (I will PM you their address). I will PM the address to mail checks or Postal M/O to all who state their interest in this thread.
All funds raised go to St Jude to help the kids. Thank you all in advance for this great chance to make a difference for the children and to Terry Green,vermonster & Doug Campbell for all their help in making this possible! :clapper:
Post by: PAPA BEAR on March 25, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on March 25, 2009, 09:23:00 PM
I will be signing up once work picks up.
Really awesome!
Post by: owlbait on March 25, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
Please put me on the list. Thanks for doing this. Great idea.
Mike Gerard owlbait
Post by: gak on March 25, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
Please add my name to the list. What a great way to help the kids.
Greg
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on March 25, 2009, 11:10:00 PM
evo
Post by: pdk25 on March 25, 2009, 11:14:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on March 25, 2009, 11:34:00 PM
sweet bow
Post by: Ssamac on March 25, 2009, 11:59:00 PM
Wonderful idea. Can't think of any better cause than St Jude's
sam
Post by: rastaman on March 26, 2009, 07:22:00 AM
And may your hunting adventures continue Larry!
Post by: katie on March 26, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Katie
Post by: blind one on March 26, 2009, 01:37:00 PM
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Post by: fnshtr on March 26, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
WAYNE BOONE (fnshtr)
Post by: vermonster13 on March 27, 2009, 08:09:00 AM
Good job Larry!
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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on March 27, 2009, 12:31:00 PM
Thanks
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sam
Post by: Ssamac on March 28, 2009, 12:01:00 AM
sam
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Post by: b.glass on March 28, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
Bona
Post by: Ssamac on March 28, 2009, 11:20:00 PM
Great idea once again.
thanks
sam
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Post by: Doug Campbell on April 02, 2009, 10:31:00 AM
Mike Donigan, "MI_Bowhunter"
Doug Gilmore, "doug g"
Jacob Barboza, "over&under"
Get in touch with Larry to line out your dates.
Thanks!!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 02, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
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Post by: owlbait on April 03, 2009, 10:15:00 AM
I won't be able to [post pics for a couple days, my tech person just left for spring break.
Mike Gerard owlbait
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 03, 2009, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on April 03, 2009, 02:10:00 PM
owlbait
Post by: Harmless on April 03, 2009, 09:41:00 PM
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 03, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 03, 2009, 11:58:00 PM
owlbait..april 3rd-17th
gak..april 19th-may 2nd
ssamac-blindman..may 4th-18th
rastaman..may 20th-june 19th (4 weeks)
katie..june 21st-july 4th
over under..july 6th-20th
fnshtr..july 22nd-aug 5th
mi bowhunter..aug 7th-21st
doug g..aug 23rd-sept 6th
razorback..sept 8th-22nd
harmless..sept 24th-oct 8th
b.glass..oct 10th-24th
leo l..oct 26th-nov 9th
providing all are paid..subject to change :clapper:
Post by: Harmless on April 04, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
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Post by: owlbait on April 04, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
As soon as she returns I will post :thumbsup:
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Dave LeFevre "Harmless"
Wayne Boone "fnshtr"
Katie Gilbert "katie"
Sam Candido "Ssamac"
We've got a total of $210 so far!!
Thanks everybody!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 06, 2009, 11:07:00 PM
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Post by: katie on April 08, 2009, 09:53:00 AM
Just kidding! I get her till the 4th of July!
Post by: Ssamac on April 08, 2009, 12:52:00 PM
Blindman maybe you want to join me on the shoot in Hamilton, IL. Nice one. You can shoot it all day that way. I'll do the Burlington shoot a week later.
sam
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 08, 2009, 03:01:00 PM
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Post by: gak on April 08, 2009, 05:03:00 PM
Greg
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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on April 09, 2009, 07:43:00 AM
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Originally posted by katie:I'm having Dukes Of Hazzard flashbacks. LOL
Looks like I get to shoot a firecracker out of her! Can't wait! Thanks for this opportunity elkherder.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 09, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
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Post by: owlbait on April 09, 2009, 08:45:00 PM
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/img_0162.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/img_0167.jpg)
2 great arrows to start!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 09, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on April 09, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/img_0178.jpg)
Had agreat day shooting. Khalverson my tradgang buddy outshot me 11-9 tonight. That's EVO's arrow in the kill zone. I'll post more pics later if you want to see more. I even have a pic of the twins, EVO and Hickory EVO that GAK will want to see.
Post by: owlbait on April 09, 2009, 08:59:00 PM
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/img_0176.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/img_0169.jpg)
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Post by: fnshtr on April 10, 2009, 12:02:00 PM
17 days til turkey season
103 days til I meet EVO
140 days til I retire
190 days til deer season
249 days til I attend a Rick Welch workshop
OOPS! I forgot my anniversary... again!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 10, 2009, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Doug Campbell on April 11, 2009, 09:25:00 AM
Thanks!
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Post by: owlbait on April 12, 2009, 09:15:00 PM
Mike Gerard owlbait
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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on April 15, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
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Originally posted by elkherder:I was thinking that but I just looked again at her specs. When last I hunted in Canada they had a 48# requirment for bows. :thumbsup:
sweet...you takin evo? maybe plug a bear eh. :readit:
Post by: PAPA BEAR on April 15, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on April 15, 2009, 07:30:00 PM
Mike Gerard owlbait
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Mike
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Post by: Leo L. on April 17, 2009, 01:01:00 AM
That's right in the bow season, maybe I can deflate a doe with it! I've never shot a deer before so having EVO along for the journey would be a treat.
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Post by: gak on April 19, 2009, 11:19:00 PM
I think she's here. I didn't get to the Post Office in time Saturday morning but there was a notice of a parcel post in my box. The Post Office will be my first stop in the morning. Gosh it's like the night before Christmas around here.
Greg
Post by: gak on April 20, 2009, 11:59:00 AM
Evo is here. Picked her up this morning and just had to shoot it. Evo is a really beautiful bow that shoots as good as she looks. It's still turkey season here in Oklahoma maybe, just maybe I'll be able to get to the woods with her this weekend. I didn't find any message inside the cap but I didn't look to much because I really wanted to string her up and run some arrows through her. Thanks Larry for the incredible opportunity to shoot this bow.
Greg
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Post by: Leo L. on April 20, 2009, 11:28:00 PM
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Originally posted by elkherder:7' 3.5" and it was cold that day...
hey leo....is that an 8ft bow ya got in your avatar pic? :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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larry
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larry
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Post by: gak on May 01, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Evo has been shipped your way. Enjoy your time with her. Thanks again Larry for your generosity and helping the kids. It's people like you that make me feel proud to be associated with the fine people on this site.
Greg
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 01, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: owlbait on May 01, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
owlbait
Post by: Ssamac on May 02, 2009, 01:17:00 AM
thanks and regards
sam
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Post by: gak on May 03, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
I didn't find the message in the tube Evo was shipped in.
Greg
Post by: Over&Under on May 03, 2009, 11:02:00 PM
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Post by: Over&Under on May 03, 2009, 11:32:00 PM
Tornadoes and church builds would keep a guy busy for sure!!
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Post by: Ssamac on May 05, 2009, 04:41:00 PM
EVO has arrived in Nauvoo. Picked her up at the PO today. End cap was cracked but no damage to the tube or bow. I'll get a new end cap to ship back.
I've strung her and will take her outside later today. She's a total beauty of a bow. Pics to follow
sam
Post by: Ssamac on May 05, 2009, 04:42:00 PM
EVO has arrived in Nauvoo. Picked her up at the PO today. End cap was cracked but no damage to the tube or bow. I'll get a new end cap to ship back.
I've strung her and will take her outside later today. She's a total beauty of a bow. Pics to follow
sam
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 05, 2009, 04:45:00 PM
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Post by: Ssamac on May 05, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
I haven't answered yet!
sam
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 05, 2009, 07:08:00 PM
Post by: Ssamac on May 05, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
Wonderful bow.
sam
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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on May 08, 2009, 01:30:00 PM
Refinish? Get rid of all those character marks?
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 08, 2009, 02:53:00 PM
Post by: Ssamac on May 08, 2009, 03:21:00 PM
This bow looks like new. Don't know if you will need to refinish.
Shoots like a lightning bolt.
If you put it in the auction I'll put in the arrows for it
sam
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Post by: katie on May 11, 2009, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 11, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
shes a shooter katie...you'll fall in love with this bow i promise you that.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 11, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on May 11, 2009, 11:13:00 PM
Do I have to show you guys how to do EVERYTHING?!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 11, 2009, 11:48:00 PM
Post by: Ssamac on May 12, 2009, 12:26:00 AM
or Sam takes EVO roving.
Sam's bearing down on a wild target bag that lives by the Big Muddy.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll279/Ssamac/EVO011.jpg)
Sam and Nalo the Arrowdog go to retreive some arrows. Nalo approves.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll279/Ssamac/EVO008.jpg)
Sam has another wild trash in his sight. Looks like a wild basketball.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll279/Ssamac/EVO003.jpg)
No need to fear. Basketball took 2 good shafts and is pinned to the ground.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll279/Ssamac/EVO010.jpg)
Had a ball with EVO> Will be sad to pack her up but she's wanting to visit another TRAD ganger.
Enjoyed sharing guys
sam
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 12, 2009, 12:50:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on May 12, 2009, 02:04:00 AM
Good shooting Sam! And good retrieving Nalo!
Post by: Ssamac on May 12, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
sam
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 13, 2009, 01:09:00 AM
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on May 13, 2009, 08:57:00 AM
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Originally posted by elkherder:Asking a Mod if they can "Stick" it to the top so we don't have to keep bumping it. I thought they might do it as this is ultimately St. Judes related.
stickie?
Thanks for posting the Pics Sam. Can't wait for my time to get here.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 13, 2009, 08:56:00 PM
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Post by: Over&Under on May 14, 2009, 10:24:00 AM
Hope everyone is coping ok.
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Post by: rastaman on May 18, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
Randy ... and PS Mr. Elkherder. This is a fine thing you are doing for the kids of St. Judes. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Leo L. on May 22, 2009, 07:12:00 PM
:rolleyes:
I'm scheduled to have her in October, right in the beginning of deer season, and I'm going to shoot SOMETHING with her. Hold me to it, I'll have daily updates/excuses with pics AND video.
Elkherder, thanks for doing this buddy, I don't have a lot of experience with longbows, and I'm going to show her a good time!
Get to posting boys!
Post by: rastaman on May 23, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: rastaman on May 23, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
Maybe the sun will shine some today....
Post by: owlbait on May 23, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on May 23, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00644_edited.jpg) :)
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00636.jpg) (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00637.jpg)
i think they like each other!
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
Ok, so a hoghunt it is. We will be hunting a rare species of collared peccary (not actually a hog, but sort of looks like one) only found in my area of south georgia on Lake Blackshear. In my neighborhood, the neighbors consider them to be pests. The weather has been bad, but hopefully we will have a small window of opportunity if the weather breaks. i will have TooKo along to help me with any tracking that might be needed, and i have yet to have the pleasure of meeting a finer trailing dog than him.
My apologies in advance to you Texas boys and girls. Pics to follow..... ;)
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Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 03:49:00 PM
The morning started out slow, but we finally heard some "pigs" in the distance. After quietly and carefully closing the distance, Ms. Evo could taste the blood! (and by the way, she really likes pink!).
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 04:00:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00645.jpg)
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 04:08:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00647.jpg)
The shot must have been better than i thought! :thumbsup:
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00650.jpg)
Post by: owlbait on May 24, 2009, 04:15:00 PM
You the man, rastaman!!!!
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Guys and girls, thanks for looking. This was done tongue in cheek to hopefully get you to look at a wonderful idea elkherder and vermonster13 came up with to help the kids at St. Judes. For $20 you get to spend a couple of weeks with a sleek, powerful, beautiful bow.
i have her for 2 to 3 more weeks, and Ms. Evo is already pushing me to take her on a turkey and deer hunt! I know you guys and girls are waiting with bated breath to hear the stories she will tell! :rolleyes:
Post by: fnshtr on May 24, 2009, 05:52:00 PM
This is for a great cause (and I'm sure I will enjoy the effect).
Post by: rastaman on May 24, 2009, 06:03:00 PM
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z287/rastaman1953/DSC00657.jpg)
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Great pics brother!! Those Javies can be tough critters, way to keep at it!!!
:clapper:
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it appears Ms. Evo still likes Pink! for the kids....
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Back up to the top for the kids....
Evo still likes pink! :cool:
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He is feeling better today. I plan to make my husband stay in and I will try t slip into the woods later today. Evo is off to Colorado by mid-week. Lucky girl. Can't beat the Rockies in the summer.
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Post by: fnshtr on July 24, 2009, 03:23:00 PM
EVO and I will try to slip up on a "garden grizzly" tomorrow. pics coming no matter the outcome.
Kind of feels like Christmas in July!
Post by: fnshtr on July 24, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
I was surprised at how fast Evo shoots a "Trad - Only 400 with a 125 grain field point"!
My best group at 15 yards is pictured below.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/bestgroup.jpg)
As I was finishing up, I shot one group from 40+ yards... just to watch the arrow flight. Here is the result... two good arrows (for me anyway) and one flyer. I was actually aiming for the upper left bullseye.
IMG]http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/40ydflyer.jpg[/IMG]
I'll shoot the broadheads tomorrow morning and see if I can get within 15 yards of a groundhog tomorrow afternoon.
Post by: fnshtr on July 24, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Here's another try on the second pic.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/40ydflyer.jpg)
I'm like Katie... got dial up and it doesn't work real well uploading pics. S - L - O - W
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Post by: fnshtr on July 27, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/lockedloaded.jpg)
As we headed up the hill toward the ridge I noticed a redtailed hawk sailing on a path that would bring it directly overhead. In the warm blue early evening sky the chipmunk hanging from his talons was easy to spot at 20 yards straight overhead. If I could only be so lucky this evening.
A few steps further and spots erupted from a nearby stand of low thick shumac... a fawn headed straight down the bank to my right... blowing a high pitched alarm. Two seconds later a second fawn busted from a thick stand of horse weeds on my left... straight UP the bank to my left. Somewhere nearby (probably downwind) was Momma. It is hard to get "into the zone" after a rough day on the job. I reminded myself that I needed to take a deep breath and slow down. I'll not meet up with a wily eastern groundhog at this pace.
I shot at a bare spot 30 yards or so ahead and on the left side of the trail, then an anthill on the opposite side of the trail a few yards closer. I'm not sure how many arrows I stuffed into the back quiver before leaving the house. I purposely didn't count them... that way I won't remember how many I lost during my hike.
I find pleasure in the simplest of things in "nature"... Like the intricate design of lichen on a large sandstone atop the ridge...
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/lichen.jpg)
or the translucent flowers with heads bowed for the evening on the damp forest floor. They were white, but you could see through them.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/translucentflowers.jpg)
Before long I spotted a doe and fawn about 50 yards ahead of me as they entered the overgrown pasture field on top the ridge from the greenbrier thicket to my left (and quartering upwind of me). This was a chance to do a practice stalk. I actually got within 25 yards or so when I noticed a second fawn in the tall weeds to her left.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/Doefawn.jpg)
I followed them carefully down the ridge. I knew where they were headed... down off the ridge to the lush hayfield of timothy and clover in the bottom.
After snapping a few pictures from 25 yards, I noticed a deer to my left. At first I passed it off as the second fawn.. then realized that it didn't have spots. Closer examination (with my naked eye as I did not carry field glasses with me) revealed a decent rack for this area. Probably 14... maybe 16 inches wide. Unfortunately his antlers were not clear in the picture... that was the picture I took just before the doe blew and they all "disappeared" from view in a flash of white tails.
The stalk on the doe and fawn reminded me that I have put a lot of hunting under my belt in the past 40 some years. I can't "crouch" like I used to... it hurts too much. I was reminded of the time that my late brother (gone some 16 years now) and I had "duck walked" for 45 minutes up Lion's Head mountain in the gravelly range of Montana... trying to keep up with a magnificent 6X bull elk that only stopped every so often to bugle a challenge to any nearby rivals. The chase ended in my first close encounter with a bull (just out of position for my anticipated shot) and a missed shot by my brother just down the bank from me.
That reminded me that it's not just the kill... that makes memories. My brother died in an airplane crash at the young age (by my standards now anyway) of 45. We had hunted Black Bear in Ontario, elk in Colorado and Montana and whitetails in West Virginia and a few other eastern states. I sure do miss him. And every short hike afield... like this one, reminds me of him.
Next I noticed a gray squirrel on a limb about 10 feet from the ground, curled up in a ball that reminded me of a bullseye.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/squirrelbullseye.jpg)
Where was he last fall or early winter when this would have been a shot I couldn't pass up? 10 yards away. To bad season is not in.
We finally slipped down to the bottom, next to the old barn where I spotted three "whistle pigs" the other day.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/grizzlycountry.jpg)
It was too late for them by now... Groundhogs must go to den early as I seldom see one after the sun reaches the top of the hill to the west. Another small herd of deer fed along 100 yards to the east, one sported a decent 14 - 16 inch wide rack. Two decent bucks today... the future looks OK.
EVO and I are real happy about our hike this evening. We enjoyed seeing the 32 deer, the squirrel, the hawk with the chipmunk... and all the other sights, as well as the sounds and smells that make the outdoor adventure what it is. And the memories... ESPECIALLY the memories. Sometimes you make memories... and sometimes you just enjoy them, we did a little of both this evening.
EVO feels like an old friend. We still have time to get some action in the upcoming week or so.
I'll send in another update ASAP.
Thanks again Larry for helping the kids and giving us older ones some memories... :archer:
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Hope to get out after the groundhogs tomorrow and Saturday. Should have an update by Sunday evening (w/pics).
Post by: katie on July 31, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
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It's tough to get close enough for a shot with trad... but it is sure fun trying!
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Post by: fnshtr on August 03, 2009, 06:52:00 PM
I didn't get out Saturday and there is no Sunday hunting here (I wouldn't go anyway as I am a Pastor and am extremely busy on Sundays).
My wife forgot to set the alarm this morning and I overslept. It was a good excuse to take the day off as vacation time... I wanted to take EVO out again anyway, and this was a beautiful day!
THE PLAN:
Slip up the creek and glass the fields on both sides. There are plenty of willows for cover and the rippling water should help cover my noise.
Here is where I started...
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/openingscene.jpg)
The creek follows the southern edge of the field for a couple of hundred yards, then winds out through the hayfield... I'll be traveling upstream until the stream leaves the edge of the brush. At that point I plan to cross the fence that separates the hayfield from the brush and move S-l-o-w-l-y along the fence glassing the field edge ahead of me.
It was thicker brush than I had thought. I'll probably end up with ticks and chiggers...
Here's a pic of EVO hanging on a willow as we start upstream.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/evo.jpg)
What's the chances... I have never killed a groundhog with a bow. I've taken many with a rifle from 100 to 200 yards... but to get within range with EVO??? I don't gamble, but if I had to place a bet, I figure the odds are really stacked against me. What would the odds be? 20 to 1? 50 to 1? I figure they are closer to 100 to 1! In 40 some odd years of hunting I've only happened upon a groundhog in bow range... maybe three times. Maybe 500 to 1 is more like it!!
to be continued shortly
Post by: fnshtr on August 03, 2009, 07:10:00 PM
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/wetstalk.jpg)
Glassing, wading, glassing, wading... nothing so far. I finally had "still hunted" to the point that the stream left the brush and started out into the hayfield. It was too open so I needed to leave the stream and cross the fence into the brush.
Here is where the stream began leaving the brush.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/fieldstream.jpg)
Before crossing the fence... I spied something very small but very white about 25 yards ahead... against the bank. I had taken a few warm up shots before leaving the house, but figured this was a good chance to test my skill (or luck) with a shot.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/greatshot.jpg)
BULLSEYE! Wow... that was a great shot. Maybe the odds are a bit lower after all! I gotta see one first though.
(I'm waiting on pics to upload to photobucket.)
Post by: fnshtr on August 03, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
Here is where I spooked something up the bank.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/weeds.jpg)
After fighting through the brush for 50 yards or so, I was forced to work back toward the fence as the "jungle" just kept getting thicker. Once I got back closer to the fence I found a nice shady spot with a big rock to sit on. This was just above an old collapsed barn where I had seen a groundhog run into one afternoon last week.
Here is a shot looking out from my shady ambush site.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/scenefromshade.jpg)
I sat there for about 1/2 hour glassing the clover field (the landowner had reseeded it this spring and the clover was thick).
I decided to work my way back up into the "neck" of the field (it narrowed down into the hollow to the south).
As I crept along... all at once I saw a "gray shadow" dart from the fence through the thick weeds and disappear about four feet in front of me. Closer examination revealed this den with two entrances.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/den.jpg)
Many years ago my grandfather told me that a gray squirrel will come back out of a hole in a tree if you give it about 15 minutes. I wondered how long it might take this groundhog to re-emerge from this den. I decided to wait.
Here is my view as I waited to see if the groundhog would come back out.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/waiting.jpg)
The weeds were very thick, but I knew exactly where to watch. I stood in the hot sun for about 20 minutes, waiting and waiting. The odds of actually getting a shot seem to be getting better... they may be as low as 20 to one (I thought).
While waiting for the "chuck" to reappear, I snapped this picture of a butterfly on a thistle bloom. I decided to include it here because it came out so good.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/butterfly.jpg)
The finale is coming up next!
Post by: Guru on August 03, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
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I was able to distinguish an eyeball... then a dark nose. The weeds moved slightly and my odds started getting better and better. He would disappear and reappear a minute or so later. My left shoulder was aching from holding the bow in the ready to shoot position.
Eventually he came completely out of the den and stood up... when he stood, another groundhog... about the same size stood up from the other den hole! I now had two groundhogs standing about 8 yards in front of me and swiveling their heads... looking in all directions.
I had no face mask on... no hat... and my wire-rimmed glasses. My first thought was to wait until they dropped to all fours, but after several seconds I decided to draw. As I slowly came to full draw and felt my thumb knuckle "lock" behind my jawbone, I was surprised to see both groundhogs still standing there in front of me.
I picked a spot on the groundhog on the right and let the string slip away from my fingers.
WHUMP! The arrow hit right where I was looking. It went through the little grizzly and stuck into the dirt on the far side of him. They both disappeared in a flash.
I heard a squeal and then "growling". As I approached the den with no arrow knocked, I realized that the healthy groundhog was on top of the arrowed one... growling and biting at him. The one I shot could not enter the den as the arrow was preventing him.
All at once the other groundhog turned and ran straight at me! Charged by a grizzly!!!!
He was obviously confused and didn't even know where I was... I jumped in the air (reflex) and he ran by within a couple of feet.
The groundhog is a small one. I had no idea until after recovery.
Here's EVO's little trophy.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/littletrophy.jpg)
The WW did quite the job on the little bugger.
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/fnshtr/woodsmanentry.jpg)
POC arrow by Dink and a 125 grain WW head.
I couldn't believe it. What were the chances? What were the odds? I had never attempted such a hunt before last week (when I didn't even see a chuck)... and here I am with a bow that doesn't belong to me, and a groundhog that I didn't think I could take.
I just wish I had drawn EVO during deer season!
She is a sweet shooting bow. I have thoroughly enjoyed her... as I hope the rest of you do that are yet to get her.
Only thing left for me with EVO? I may try calling a coyote in tomorrow evening before I pack her up for sending to the next lucky person.
What's the chances of getting a coyote? What are the odds of even calling in a coyote (which I've never done before)? Couldn't be a whole lot worse than the odds I had today!
Yep... I think I will give it a try!
Post by: Guru on August 03, 2009, 10:44:00 PM
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Enjoy it Mike... and let us know how it goes!
Thanks again Larry... and to tradgang.com for all the things you have made possible for EVERYONE!
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Post by: fnshtr on August 08, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
In case any of the remaining folks would like to know... I shot EVO "three under" and it shot great. I didn't make any adjustments to the set up.
I normally shoot a recurve... but after my experience with EVO I may have to add a longbow to my "collection".
Wayne
Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 08, 2009, 01:37:00 PM
Post by: MI_Bowhunter on August 09, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
Really nice looking bow. I can't wait to get out and shoot her.
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Wayne (fnshtr)
Post by: Doug Campbell on August 09, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
Thanks Robert!!
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For the kids!
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Post by: fnshtr on August 20, 2009, 10:10:00 PM
I have dial up and it took me about 4 hours (off and on) to get the pics uploaded for each of the 2 stories I posted during my 2 weeks with EVO.
Hoping to hear some stories soon.
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I'm sure she's makin' memories, 'cause that's what she does the best! :thumbsup:
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TTT
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 13, 2009, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on September 14, 2009, 01:39:00 AM
Post by: razorback on September 14, 2009, 04:08:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/101.jpg)
Also found time to take my daughter out snark hunting in the horse pasture infront of our house. She is shooting the Maddog pup she won in one of Vermonster13's give aways.
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/114.jpg)
Plenty of targets in a horse pasture.
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/117.jpg)
Only season going at the moment in my neck of the woods is squirrel and I am determined to get a tree rat before my time is up. Have taken a few shots but no luck yet. Will post more updates as things develop.
Post by: razorback on September 14, 2009, 04:15:00 PM
All of you who are waiting on this bow I can tell you that you wont be disappointed. I think I will be sad when I go back to shooting my Bear Grizzly.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 14, 2009, 06:07:00 PM
Post by: razorback on September 15, 2009, 01:26:00 PM
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/014.jpg)
First group of the day at about 20 yards. Not the best and I am hoping to improve and probably will the day before I send her on her way.
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/020.jpg)
A couple of hundred yards down the trail I jumped a couple of does and one of their last year fawns, out of their beds. They didn't spook and only moved off a short way without really knowing what had moved them. I was able to stalk up to within 15 yards before they noticed me. Even then with the wind in my favor and not making any moves, they still didn't blow out of there. I had 3 does within shooting range all presenting me with multiple shots at the same time, and the season still 2 weeks away. Please let them be feeling the same way once the season opens. :archer: :pray:
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/022.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/024.jpg)
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/aussiearcher/027.jpg)
Had a few encounters with some of our local tree rats but still have not closed the deal with one of them. They are red squirrels and a lot smaller than greys which adds to the challenge. I did shoot three arrows at one and got all the arrows back, which is a miracle in and of its self, considering how thick the underbrush is. Will post more when I can get backout there.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 15, 2009, 07:03:00 PM
Post by: fnshtr on September 15, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
Thanks for sharing! :notworthy:
And good luck to you Leo... looking forward to your pics!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 16, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: razorback on September 17, 2009, 08:22:00 AM
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I sure will miss this bow. Mkaes me seriously reconsider only having one recurve. I will get out in the woods later today and have another crack at the tree rats and post some pics if I have any luck.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 17, 2009, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 18, 2009, 04:41:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 19, 2009, 01:12:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on September 19, 2009, 08:08:00 AM
Post by: fnshtr on September 19, 2009, 04:40:00 PM
Good luck with her.
Post by: razorback on September 19, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on September 20, 2009, 02:39:00 AM
harmless..sept 24th-oct 8th
b.glass..oct 10th-24th
leo l..oct 26th-nov 9th
Post by: fnshtr on September 20, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Post by: razorback on September 21, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
he should get it in a few days. Thanks again for the oportunity to shoot this wonderful bow and participate in such a great cause.
Razor
Post by: Leo L. on September 23, 2009, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: Harmless on September 23, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on September 26, 2009, 08:01:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 27, 2009, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on September 27, 2009, 08:04:00 AM
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Post by: razorback on October 04, 2009, 12:49:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 04, 2009, 02:26:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on October 04, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 06, 2009, 01:02:00 AM
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Post by: razorback on October 07, 2009, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 07, 2009, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 08, 2009, 12:04:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 10, 2009, 02:34:00 AM
Post by: fnshtr on October 10, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: b.glass on October 10, 2009, 01:09:00 PM
Bona
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 11, 2009, 01:18:00 AM
Post by: owlbait on October 11, 2009, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 11, 2009, 11:54:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 12, 2009, 10:59:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 12, 2009, 04:58:00 PM
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 13, 2009, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 13, 2009, 07:21:00 PM
Post by: katie on October 14, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on October 14, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: fnshtr on October 14, 2009, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 15, 2009, 06:18:00 AM
Post by: razorback on October 15, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 15, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 15, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: b.glass on October 16, 2009, 08:46:00 PM
Evo sure is a snappy looker! So snappy I thought a blind would be a good place to hunt with her tonight.
Got winded by a couple of deer, but no shots.
Will keep trying.
Bona
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 16, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 17, 2009, 02:16:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 17, 2009, 01:25:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 18, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 19, 2009, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 19, 2009, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 20, 2009, 01:20:00 AM
Post by: b.glass on October 20, 2009, 05:01:00 PM
I don't normally make such bold statements as "I won't let you down", for a reason. Because I let people down sometimes. It just did not come together for me. Deer didn't come. Children wouldn't help with pictures. (If I have to beg, I'd just as soon forget it).
Anyway, I know Leo will provide pictures and I'm expecting a video or two.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Bona
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 20, 2009, 05:16:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 20, 2009, 06:48:00 PM
I can't promise I'll be able to take a deer or any game animal with her, but I can promise I WILL certainly be trying to put SOMETHING on the ground. And there will definetely be pictures, lots of pictures. And....maybe, just maybe a video or two. :)
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 20, 2009, 10:32:00 PM
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 22, 2009, 04:47:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 23, 2009, 05:09:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on October 23, 2009, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: b.glass on October 23, 2009, 01:52:00 PM
Post by: fnshtr on October 23, 2009, 02:12:00 PM
Good luck Leo!
:pray:
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 23, 2009, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 24, 2009, 11:19:00 AM
Ohio looks good this time of year, the leaves have all changed colors, it's not something I get to see all too often since I moved away. I miss this great state.
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256397550.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256397550.JPG)
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 24, 2009, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: Celtic Dragon on October 25, 2009, 04:30:00 PM
I bumped in to Andy Soars (the bowyer) today at my club shoot and told him about this thread. He was happy to hear this bow still going.
I've sent him a link so he can read of its exploits.
Simon
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 25, 2009, 04:44:00 PM
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 28, 2009, 02:33:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on October 28, 2009, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on October 28, 2009, 10:48:00 AM
Here's a couple pics after I pulled her out of the tube.
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256742177.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256742177.JPG)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256742367.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256742367.JPG)
Post by: Leo L. on October 28, 2009, 01:43:00 PM
Now that I've got EVO I should be a little more motivated to get out there and target some critters.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 28, 2009, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: fnshtr on October 28, 2009, 03:25:00 PM
Good luck!
Post by: Leo L. on October 28, 2009, 11:17:00 PM
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786014.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786014.JPG)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786172.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786172.JPG)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786219.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1256786219.JPG)
Post by: Leo L. on October 28, 2009, 11:18:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 28, 2009, 11:23:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 29, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 30, 2009, 07:37:00 AM
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Post by: Leo L. on October 30, 2009, 06:07:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 30, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 30, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 30, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egye7mYR9oE
Post by: Leo L. on October 30, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on October 30, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/7357143
Veoh
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/sports/watch/v19298499ZrD2ycSx
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He_n855ZpIw
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 31, 2009, 12:49:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on October 31, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on November 01, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
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Post by: Leo L. on November 01, 2009, 02:22:00 PM
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on November 03, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 04:30:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on November 03, 2009, 07:06:00 PM
Or maybe I could just keep this one? Hmmm....
I let her play with the other bows for a while they get along great and I think they enjoy each other's company.
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1257293160.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1257293160.JPG)
Post by: Leo L. on November 03, 2009, 07:07:00 PM
I mean just look how pretty she is with her bright colors that just light up the room and all.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 03, 2009, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 04, 2009, 02:39:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 05, 2009, 12:12:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on November 05, 2009, 12:44:00 AM
So far so good for the hunt this weekend granted nothing comes up and ruins it for us like last weekend did. I'm going Friday to get a permit for a new area I've never been to before, and is only hunted by a select few.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 05, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
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Post by: Leo L. on November 06, 2009, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 07, 2009, 12:52:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on November 07, 2009, 06:29:00 AM
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1257593362.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1257593362.JPG)
Post by: Leo L. on November 07, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
I put the stalk on a squirrel but he evaded me before I could get a shot off.
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640389.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640389.JPG)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640670.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640670.JPG)
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640697.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1257640697.JPG)
Post by: Leo L. on November 07, 2009, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 08, 2009, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 09, 2009, 12:03:00 AM
Post by: Leo L. on November 09, 2009, 02:27:00 PM
Shipped USPS Priority Mail, Insured for $700, with delivery confirmation.
PM sent to you Larry with shipping details.
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 09, 2009, 06:29:00 PM
larry
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 11, 2009, 09:25:00 PM
Good luck Larry May your River of Life be Cyclic!
Charlie
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 12, 2009, 02:22:00 AM
Post by: Over&Under on November 12, 2009, 11:23:00 AM
Seriously, a big hand to you and everyone that made this possible! :clapper:
Post by: fnshtr on November 12, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Wayne
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 12, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 13, 2009, 05:49:00 PM
Post by: b.glass on November 13, 2009, 07:28:00 PM
Bona
Post by: Leo L. on November 13, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Leo L. on November 13, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
SUSPECTS...lol
rastaman
katie
over&under
fnshtr
mibowhunter
doug g
razorback
harmless
There was another guy too, but I didn't see that he actually received EVO...Forrest Creature???
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 14, 2009, 03:17:00 AM
Post by: rastaman on November 14, 2009, 09:03:00 AM
Post by: razorback on November 14, 2009, 10:35:00 AM
Thanks
Post by: PAPA BEAR on November 14, 2009, 04:05:00 PM