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Title: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Guru on December 25, 2009, 07:49:00 PM
So nice to finally get back to Fl. after not getting down for about 5yrs. The trip started out as just a trip with the family to the in-laws for the holidays.

But now it's turned into much more.

Tomorrow I have the priveledge of meeting Don Davis (alligatordond on TG) for a half day  tomorrow and half day Sunday hunt. Then priveledged once again to share new years weekend with Marty and Biggie at Marty's place!

Who's a luckier guy than me?!!!!!!!!

A great place to walk and shoot....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050876.jpg)

Target of opportunity...just over the crushed part from about 20yds....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050877.jpg)

Messing with the burst mode on the camera....
Just before I hit anchor....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050884.jpg)

Just after release....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050885.jpg)

Follow-thru.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050886.jpg)
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: shakeyslim on December 25, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
lucky you today!
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Fletcher on December 25, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Yes, Curt, you are a LUCKY guy!  Blowing hard with snow here.  Shorts and a t-shirt man; that just ain't right.
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: John3 on December 25, 2009, 07:58:00 PM
Great pics.  Take some of your hunting for us.  I'll bet you don't miss any of the snow you left at home.. LOL


John III
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Guru on December 25, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
Happy to be in shorts and T-shirt....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050887.jpg)

Random shots....about 35yds....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050899.jpg)

About 25yds....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050901.jpg)

Best shot of the day...notice the light "scar" on the near side toward the back...skipped off and carried on a little....about 45yds.....I stopped after this one....figured I'd quit while I was ahead.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Florida%2009/P1050902.jpg)

I'll have an update after my day with the "gator"....should have plenty of pix, hopefully some with bloody arrows and a hog or two   :pray:
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: wv lungbuster on December 25, 2009, 08:23:00 PM
Great shooting buddy and cool pictures, looks like you had fun.
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Brent Rudolph on December 25, 2009, 08:40:00 PM
Wow! Christmas in Florida. Looks cold and miserable.   :D  

You have a well deserved vacation. Sounds like a great time. Enjoy. Stop by on the way home.
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: fido dog on December 25, 2009, 08:54:00 PM
Curt....I thought you'd be bigger (hehe!).

Ohhhh........what I wouldn't give for shorts and a T-Shirt right now.

Enjoy and good luck!
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Spectre on December 25, 2009, 09:03:00 PM
Are you shooting*gasp*vanes??
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: DW on December 25, 2009, 09:40:00 PM
Sounds like fun Buddy! I'll talk to you tomorrow....Good Luck
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Guru on December 25, 2009, 09:55:00 PM
Brent, I'd luv to bud, but I'm afraid we'll probably be in "full speed ahead" mode as I'm already extending our vaca so I can spend the long weekend with Marty and Biggie....but we'll see....

No vanes for this guy....just regular old feathers....

Don, I'll try to call on my way to Don D's place, I'll have some time to talk while driving....hands free of course    :eek:
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: tradtusker on December 25, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
Shorts and T-shirt hey sounds like you had some fun.

gonna be -17 here tonight    :help:  this African aint used to that number
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Wannabe1 on December 25, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
Curt, looks like a great place to hone the skills. Happy Holidays to you and yours!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: kennym on December 25, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
Dang Curt,that looks nice,you couldn't find a missed arra here til spring!! 2 more days of snow I guess!
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Big Ed on December 25, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Good luck hunting and safe travels to you and the Family. Merry Christmas
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: BowHuntingFool on December 25, 2009, 10:55:00 PM
Good stuff brother, good stuff!
Title: Re: Christmas Day Stumping in Florida
Post by: Whip on December 25, 2009, 10:59:00 PM
Good luck Curt - I KNOW there's going to be stories coming soon!!!