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Title: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 26, 2010, 10:08:00 PM
Just got the word that the New York boys are off to hunt some pigs next January. Can't wait...what bow do I take,how many arra's,practice, practice practice,study a hogs kill zone. Did I mention that I can't wait!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Apex Predator on April 27, 2010, 05:01:00 AM
Good on ya!  Ray will treat you right, and introduce you to some pigs and grits.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 27, 2010, 06:39:00 AM
YEAHHHHHH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait!!! i have NEVER travled over 45 minutes to hunt much less out of New York and NEVER hunted hogs. the dates come right after the crazy season at UPS so it will be a much welcome stress relief!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: wv lungbuster on April 27, 2010, 06:43:00 AM
Good luck    :archer2:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on April 27, 2010, 08:06:00 AM
Ronnie Retired,,, you bringing a separate vehicle for all the bows you and Thorny will be lugging down there?
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 09:09:00 AM
I think I'll bring the one you want to buy Izzy......   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: DW Dyer on April 27, 2010, 09:26:00 AM
I've heard good things about Ray Hammond's place. I hope to make it down there myself some day. Good luck to you and your group.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on April 27, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
Ken,

You have to promise to kill something though- you'll get so mezmerized by the place you'll be smokin' that pipe and laying around looking at all the beauty and before you know it, nothing gets shot.

We want dead critters going back to NY   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on April 27, 2010, 11:30:00 AM
Guys-
Take it from me; Ray Hammond is one class act to deal with.  There was a problem getting my deposit to him, and I bugged him daily about it.
Ray is one patient guy.
Now we just have to get one as big as Izzy's.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 01:42:00 PM
Did you say one as big as Izzy????? Ray do they come that big?   :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on April 27, 2010, 02:38:00 PM
Izzy's kind of a small guy....I think we have many as big or bigger than Izz Is..
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on April 27, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
If Ronny sees as many pigs as he sees deer well,,,,, I guess he better stop at the smokehouse on the way home ifn hes planning on bringin some bacon home.We all have an Achiles Heel and I think his is that he just gets sleepy and snoozes away his hunting time under a tree kinda sorta like Rip Van Winkle.Last I saw him he even had a Rip Van Winkle beard starter kit going on.  :biglaugh:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 03:42:00 PM
That's why I'm going to Ray's. If you got a pig down there there must be a million of them.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
I got thinking, Those kind'a comments keep come'n  Izzy and I won't sell you any more bows.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: beachbowhunter on April 27, 2010, 06:17:00 PM
Give Ray a slap and a tickle for me...  Good luck!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Squirrel Bait on April 27, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
Well Ken , if your going to be there I will have to make sure I am there that hunt. See Ya in January!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 27, 2010, 07:34:00 PM
Ray,
   there is one thing i like more then the mountains, new places, great friends and everything else, that is EATING!!!!!! pig's = bacon, bacon = one happy mountain man, i'll put some wood in the arrow and spill some blood, top priority!!! then i will relax and take it all in.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: pdk25 on April 27, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Good luck, Guys.  You are sure to have a great time.  For those of you seeing the swamps for the first time, it should be awesome.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 27, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
Mike,
   that would be awesome bro to hunt with you!! really hope you can make it!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 27, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
Ray,
   i got a BIG bowie iffin you got a catch dog!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Chris O on April 27, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Your in for an excellent time. Don't forget a camera and therma cell!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 27, 2010, 10:22:00 PM
If you guys dont get  a pig, there's plenty of bull to go around here   :laughing:

You guys are killing me.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 28, 2010, 11:45:00 AM
PS I need to know if a spot opens up!  Sounds like one not to miss!  Besides I could help with Gas.  After a can of beans  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on April 28, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Good luck to ya', guys. And bring back some bacon!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on April 28, 2010, 02:30:00 PM
Ken,

I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, but that's the ONE thing wild pigs don't have- B A C O N.

but they do have pork chops, hams, shoulders, backstraps, and tenderloins.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: JC on April 28, 2010, 02:48:00 PM
And ribs Ray, don't forget dem ribs!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/IMG_0564.jpg)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on April 28, 2010, 03:14:00 PM
oh Lawd don't let's forget da ribs.....
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Jerry Wald on April 28, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
good luck fellas
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: DesertDude on April 28, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
Good luck guys.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 28, 2010, 06:04:00 PM
Boy I hope those ribs are as good as they look, wow I'm drooling.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Lin Rhea on April 28, 2010, 06:36:00 PM
You guys are makin me hungry! Lin
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 28, 2010, 07:12:00 PM
Good thing I'm eating right now or I would drive to the finest rib shack in town.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 28, 2010, 08:01:00 PM
da ribs da ribs da ribs!!!! hows a man supposed to work with thinkin about da ribs all day????
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: JC on April 28, 2010, 08:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
Boy I hope those ribs are as good as they look, wow I'm drooling.
Ron, they most certainly were....and those came from the last sow I killed at Hog Heaven. There wasn't a bunch of meat on them like a farm hog, but what there was, Miss Kim said they were the best ribs she's ever had. Way too many guys leave the ribs because they don't look like much....don't make that mistake brothers!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 28, 2010, 08:33:00 PM
ummmmm let me tell ya man i DO NOT leave anything to waste!!! just finshed up a great jar of pickled deer heart from BowSpirits deer last year, tasted great but left ya with dragon breath!!! you should have saw the porcupine he boiled and ate!!!! stunk the house up for a week and oooooohhh brother what a nasty sight!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 28, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
Ken, That deer heart was pretty tasty although I think next time I will try it fried.  I need to throw some plastic baggies in my hunting pack for the Liver too.

I dont know how you could watch Bowspirit eat that thing!     :jumper:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 29, 2010, 06:46:00 AM
Charlie,
     that porcupine was enogh to drive a vulture off a gut pile but ole Bowspirit slopped it down with a smile on his face and drool on his chin!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: smokin joe on April 29, 2010, 11:56:00 AM
Ken,
You are going to have a great time. Ray is a top-notch host, and the countryside down there is beautiful. It is a great place to hunt and relax.
I'll be going back once I save enough nickels and dimes.
Joe
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 29, 2010, 07:10:00 PM
HOLY COW just got the word Cyclic Rivers (Charlie) a good friend of mine is also going to make the trip, that is AWESOME!!! hey Ray ya might have thought ya saw it all but wait till ya get a load of this "hillbilly birgade"!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on April 29, 2010, 09:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by adkmountainken:
wait till ya get a load of this "hillbilly birgade"!!!!!
Best brigade around. Bring home some of that pork, boys...
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on April 29, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by adkmountainken:
Charlie,
     that porcupine was enogh to drive a vulture off a gut pile but ole Bowspirit slopped it down with a smile on his face and drool on his chin!
Lipton's Onion soup mix makes a meal outta anything...
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 29, 2010, 09:52:00 PM
Chris, Ken LOL!

Forget the hogs, I want to catch a snake to show Ron W.   :help:    


I guess I need to start target practicing.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: woodchucker on April 29, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
Somewhere around here I know there's pictures of Chris skinnin' a "porky".....  ;)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on April 29, 2010, 10:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
 

I guess I need to start target practicing.
Hope the pigs down south have a taste for doug fir...   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 29, 2010, 10:06:00 PM
I love it ,a guy from Rockwood N.Y. calling me a Hillbilly......that's just priceless!!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on April 30, 2010, 04:19:00 AM
Good Luck Guys!
Sounds like fun!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: JC on April 30, 2010, 06:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
I love it ,a guy from Rockwood N.Y. calling me a Hillbilly......that's just priceless!!!!!!
Two guys from New York calling ANYONE hillbilly is priceless to me    :biglaugh:  You guys are going to have real good time. I hope you get covered up with hogs. Take a bunch of pics for us who'll be working, please!

Oh, and the snakes...there usually are plenty. This one just about crawled over Ray's boot on one of our hunts together:  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/7-29-06%20Hog%20Hunt/Picture010.jpg)

Ya'll have fun now...ya hear?    :D
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on April 30, 2010, 06:54:00 AM
ARRRRRGGGGHHHHH about the only thing i really do not like in the woods is snakes!!! i'll be lookin for them like a politician looks for a vote!!! BUT ya can eat them too right??????
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: JC on April 30, 2010, 07:01:00 AM
Heck, a feller that will eat a porcupine would find snake down right heavenly.

Just funning ya about the snakes, you don't really need to "look out for them" just watch where you put your feet...which you'll do anyway stalking.

Another word of advice: SHOOT! Guys that haven't spent much time hunting hogs usually don't let the arrows fly with enough regularity. Put the wood, or the carbon, in the air fellers. Be cautious but aggressive on your stalks. Sitting back and waiting for things to happen with hogs will just leave you with a full quiver...and Hog Heaven ain't the place for that, especially this time of year.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Doc Nock on April 30, 2010, 09:03:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by JC:
QuoteTwo guys from New York calling ANYONE hillbilly is priceless to me     :knothead:

Snake I hate worst is that Cottonmouthed slime rope. Dang things blend and come after ya if you invade their breeding grounds... brrrr. I don't like spiders and snakes...   "[dntthnk]"
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 30, 2010, 09:14:00 AM
Hunting in the swamp is going to be a real adventure for me. Like stepping back in time,can't wait for the chance to stalk in the palmettos.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on April 30, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
Sounds like I'll have the hogs all to myself, while you guys are hunting the snakes.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on April 30, 2010, 12:46:00 PM
If I see a snake I'll be jump'n into someones arms right quick. You'll see the fastest old fat a$$ that you ever saw!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 08, 2010, 05:28:00 PM
Ron Don't jump in my arms Your likely to be dropped.  Remember I shoot little bows, theres no way I could support you.  I like you and all but not sure I can carry you.

January is Going to be good.  

Thorny, You can bet I'll be hunting hogs with ya!  

Guys please dont run out of BS before we get there, although it sounds impossible, I know nothing's impossible.  Izzy came home with pork right?
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 08, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
i got more bs then ya can shovel, i'll keep ya entertained bro! if Ron jumps in to my arms i'll promptly drop him sqaure on the snake to save my own ass!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 08, 2010, 05:38:00 PM
:smileystooges:
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Post by: Killdeer on May 08, 2010, 05:51:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 09, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
iffin i can capture one of them slithering serpents....... you got mail Killy!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 09, 2010, 12:50:00 PM
Ken if you catch one of those things it may end up at the foot of Ron's Bunk.   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: drewsbow on May 09, 2010, 01:14:00 PM
You guys have a good hunt , can't wait to see some pics and hear the tales . This should be good for the heart and soul . Best of luck . Drew
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 09, 2010, 04:22:00 PM
Seeing snakes is just part of being in the woods guys

january the snakes are in full hibernation mode however and you'll have to go to a zoo to see a snake then
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: pdk25 on May 09, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
I wonder how many hundred snakes I walked over without seeing them.  In three trips during the hotter months, I only saw one black snake, and none of the venomous guys.  Guess I was too focused on the piggies.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 09, 2010, 05:51:00 PM
And that snake Joe has in his picture was so little you'd have to get two that size to make a hatband out of   :bigsmyl:    :goldtooth:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on May 09, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
You never saw the size of my hat........   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 09, 2010, 07:08:00 PM
yeah Ron wears a metal garbage can for a helmet! used tin snips to put eye holes in it and glued a cake sheet on top for a visor. gonna need a python for a hat band!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 09, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
Snakes Hibernate that far south    :rolleyes:    
Here I thought it was sunshine 24-7 beaches and flip flops    :banghead:    

I guess I'll bring the long johns and cold weather gear for sittin in stand in sub zero weather from sun up to sun down.

I have been thinking about how to make a moving pig Target.  What do you say guys.

Python Ken? Try an Anaconda!!!   :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on May 10, 2010, 10:12:00 AM
Hey guys-
The hunt isn't until January, and this is only May.  Slow down a little, or you will be all worn out by the time you get there.
Oh yeah, forgot to tell you guys about the hibernation thing.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Doc Nock on May 10, 2010, 02:57:00 PM
Shoot...S;uthin snakes only hybernate with one eye shut...don't get that cold...and warm spells get them stretchin and yawning and makes em cranky...

How's that fer Yankee humor!?   :saywhat:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 10, 2010, 03:09:00 PM
That's right Doc...Ray is just tryin to ease you guys' minds. January snakes are pissed off...they don't like the chill in the air and strike at everything that gets close.
They don't all blend in like JC's copperheaded babysnke either......most bledn in even BETTER!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 10, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
I just don't worry about snakes that much- its the spotted mountain gorillas that keep me up at night- that and the gators hiding in six inches of water!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on May 10, 2010, 04:51:00 PM
Man Ray, you didnt tell me you had spotted mountain gorillas in your little glade.Ive been wanting to bag one for years.For a second I thought I saw one but it was just Cousin Ray running and screaming through the palmettos after he got lost, uhhhh I mean turned around.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 10, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
Izzy, I don't think there has ever been one taken with a traditional bow and arrow. They are extremely quick. So quick in fact, that originally they were called Striped Mountain Gorillas. Then someone saw one standing still.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 10, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
i ain't scared of much, what do ya think all them critters will think when they see me?????
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/yotes/yote_hat.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/jeep/mejeep.jpg)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on May 10, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/dscn1249-1.jpg)Biggie, this here critter on the left of the pic is one of them gorillas you speak of.He thought he had the drop on me when he snuck up from behind but as you can see I had him in a Mr.Miagi hand grip and subsequently tossed him into the ditch out front.I could have easily arrowed him and beat Fred Eichler and Nate Anderson to the coveted 1st trad spotted gorilla but I let him go with only a bruised ego.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: No-sage on May 10, 2010, 07:12:00 PM
He would of got ya if he wasn't blinded by the wax job on your noggin.....

I thought them gorillas were from the Bronx.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 10, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
WOW and i thought ya were all kidding about spotted mountain gorrilas running wild, my mother was accounted for as i saw her this weekend, didn't think there could be ANOTHER one! yup, going to be wearing the big bowie for sure!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 10, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by adkmountainken:
i ain't scared of much, what do ya think all them critters will think when they see me?????
LUNCH!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 10, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Biggie, i'm to dam UGLY fer dem criitters to want to eat, iffin they try i'll make make a really scary face like i ate a brick of cheese and i'm constapated!! a face like that could scare a tick of a hawg!! might even make YOU drop a doughnut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Doc Nock on May 10, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
RAY HAMMOND...see what you done gone and started!  :scared:    :eek:    :rolleyes:    :banghead:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 10, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
Well put Ken, I would have said it otherwise   :laughing:  

As far as snakes go, you're talking to the guy who as a child would hide them in my pants to bring home as pets. My mom didn't allow them in the car.

She used to get away with giving me size restrictions.  They kept getting larger every time I would bring out a snake that would exceed her limit.  She stopped giving me size restrictions around 8 feet.  I ain't afraid of no snake.

Spotted Mountain Gorilla's?  I eat them for breakfast.


Izzy, didn't know you had spotted gorilla in your blood! maybe that's where you get that grip.   :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 11, 2010, 06:15:00 AM
I've seena few grown men cry crocodile tears after an encounter with a SMG. Men who have faced enemies on foriegn soils. Men who have eaten the 64 oz sirloin steak at Tbones in Augusta. Men who don't use straws in their drinks.

Don't underestimate the fierceness  of the SMG. Have  you ever watched the Schwartzenegger movie Predator? No match for the South Carolina SMG
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on May 11, 2010, 07:39:00 AM
I hear the South Carolina DNR transplanted them there to get rid of the armadillos knowing how much they delight in eating them.The plan failed though.Seems the SMGs sometimes hunt with Black Widows and tend to miss more than not.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 11, 2010, 08:07:00 AM
Biggie,

Nothing more pathetic than a NY yankee- type trying to speak "southern" is there??

Kin you skweeel like a pig, boy????
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 11, 2010, 08:28:00 AM
Ray, how many times have we had the big talkers come down and cower back home after a few days in the swamp?

Odd how many of them are back at camp before dark on the 2nd day isn't it.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Doc Nock on May 11, 2010, 08:42:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
Ray, how many times have we had the big talkers come down and cower back home after a few days in the swamp?

Odd how many of them are back at camp before dark on the 2nd day isn't it.
That just ain't FUNNY!   :scared:  Buddy took me merely to Blackwater Swamp Refuge on E. Shore of MD to hunt sika...and I tell you, sitting in a treestand as the sun set...I kept watchin the glare offa all that water tween tree hummocks and if'n I saw a snake, that was it...I was LEAVIN!

In the end, I waited till full dark. It was LESS scary going out in the dark stumblin over roots in water hidden holes than worrying about SEEIN snakes!

I hate moccasins!   "[dntthnk]"    :eek:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on May 11, 2010, 09:29:00 AM
Yankees already know how to deal with SMG's.  You just leave the donuts out around camp and they never make it to the swamp.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 11, 2010, 09:32:00 AM
kat, that doesn't work down here....can't imagine why though.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on May 11, 2010, 10:13:00 AM
Oh ,I think we know why!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 11, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
mmmm doughnuts. No Hunt! Doughnuts mmmmm, Hunt,  Doughnuts oh so sweet  :help:  

I'll take my chances with the SMG Ken, dont leave doughnuts around camp I might be fighting the SMG at camp for them.  Especially if there's coffe involved.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Icandraw on May 11, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
Is the spotted mountain gorillas anything like the skunk apes down in Florida?  :confused:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 11, 2010, 05:04:00 PM
no...ten times worse than a Yeti, Icandraw.

They hide in hollow trees during the day and wait for unsuspectin' New Yorkers to come diddy-boppin' by, lookin' for pigs and swine and sech- and pounce on em.

I used to collect the balances everyone owed on Sunday before they left- but I had two guys go out on a Friday afternoon - I drove them down to the swamp and they never came back out. Now its the first thing I do after sayin' "can you squeal like a pig " to everyone!

Spent all weekend lookin' for em, but all I found was a busted osage selfbow that looked like it'd been used for a toothpick- a little blood, a little camo right on the pointy tip of the break...their old green pickup is still sittin' at the camp, waiting on them if they ever show up.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on May 11, 2010, 05:15:00 PM
Ohhhhhhh,now you got Yankee ghosts too hey Ray???By the way you sure dont sound so Souther in person, Ill bet you grew up in the Hamptons.  :p
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 11, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
he he....that's what I have Mike for, Izzy!! The southern flava flave, baby!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 11, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
SMG's eat skunk apes.......
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 11, 2010, 07:38:00 PM
right on, Big.

 :scared:    :help:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Killdeer on May 11, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
Only one thing meaner than an SMG.

A woman in her fifties.   :readit:  
Killdeer
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 11, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
as i stated before i aint smart nuff to be scared of anything. i get a little nervous when theres 2 beers left in the fridge amd bout once a month da wife makes me nervous for a few days and i go slink in the man cave till the color gets back in her face! when it time to HUNT its time to HUNT and i will get done to it!!! wheni i ain't huntin i like to have a good time with friends and that means alot of b.s.'ing!! yeah man i'm a Yank through and through!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/yotes/ny001.jpg)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 11, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
Ken, Good looking Birth mark on your leg.

That is your leg Right?
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on May 12, 2010, 06:15:00 AM
You need to start being scared if you show off that tat much down here in Braves Country.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: pine nut on May 12, 2010, 08:09:00 AM
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"Nothing more pathetic than a NY yankee- type trying to speak "southern" is there??

Kin you skweeel like a pig, boy????"

Ain't chew close to the Savannah river thar?  Yall know them boyz upstream plays tha banjo don't cha.  Better run ifn ya hears that... they mighta warshed down stream!   Ifn ya kin skeeel like a pig an got gota purdy mouf ya might git asted fer a date!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on May 12, 2010, 10:54:00 AM
Biggie-  That one I'll buy.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 13, 2010, 06:38:00 AM
gonna be a hoot!! iffin ya kin make me squeeeeeeal like a pig yer a good man cause i ain't no ordinary huckleberry!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 19, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Iffn Ken squeels like a pig and looks like a pig, he better stay in the cabin or he better learn to catch some woodies.

Ok Ken just stay outta da bushes.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 19, 2010, 09:42:00 PM
I don't think none of you guys are wrapped too tight.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 20, 2010, 07:44:00 PM
If the wrapper's still on should be good to go   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 20, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
i like country can't stand wrap!!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Doc Nock on May 20, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
Kenny...C'mon! That's spelled RAP, which is warped, not wraped
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 20, 2010, 10:28:00 PM
Tomataaaato Tomahhhto, Potaaaato, Potahhhto.  All goes good with pork, so I assume!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 21, 2010, 08:15:00 AM
ohhhhh sorry Doc my bad!!! wait till ya hear me and Ron play the spoons and wash board, now thats music!!!! maybe ole Charlie can bust out the kazoo!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 21, 2010, 08:17:00 AM
i bet it comes as a shock to most people that i don't wander down off the mountain much ehh???
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 21, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
I'll play the kazoozie. Can bring oput the harp too.

I'd been hearing reports of big Foot sightings in the ADK's.  I tell the people "oh you saw my friend Ken?" "How's he doing?"  :laughing:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 23, 2010, 04:48:00 PM
Ken Bring your GPS and extra batteries!   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on May 23, 2010, 04:50:00 PM
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tired of circle hunting??????
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 23, 2010, 05:08:00 PM
Not completely, Since we are circle hunting we will always find our way back so no worries there.    :rolleyes:    

I would just hate to do long line, Zig zag, half circle and over the mountains to Canada hunting that would be bad    :help:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on August 17, 2010, 04:35:00 PM
Well boys, just sent Ray a message and it's official...looks like I'll be heading down South with you guys...

  :archer:      :jumper:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on August 17, 2010, 06:29:00 PM
Oh no......I know Chris is going to add Armadillo to his not so grand slam of barnyard critters, I can see it come'n.I can see dillo's, coons, possums, snakes and who knows what   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Bowspirit on August 17, 2010, 07:53:00 PM
I'd like to think that last years deer proved I have some restraint when it comes to chasing small game...

...but, yeah, the dillas have me kinda psyched...

 :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: DW Dyer on August 17, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Headed down to Ray's in April. I can hardly wait!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 17, 2010, 09:13:00 PM
I hope Ray has a good BBQ Dillo recipe because Chris will be bringing a dozen arrows just for them and there's no doubt he'll be bringing the shelly little critters back to camp.

Chris, I'm glad your coming. We will have a great group.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on August 18, 2010, 08:24:00 AM
I don't allow those nasty things in camp, Cyclic.

You're going to have to set up a holding area if you want to keep them for some reason....they're NOT coming back to camp or going in my cooler.

N O   W A Y.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on August 18, 2010, 08:47:00 AM
Good ,then all can concentrate on PORK!!   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Izzy on August 18, 2010, 09:34:00 AM
Good thing Dillas dont live in trees or youd run the risk of an arrow shower.  :scared:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ridgerunner_sc on August 18, 2010, 09:37:00 AM
as somebody who lives close to Estil,  one piece of advice dont forget your therma cell!!!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: kat on August 18, 2010, 10:55:00 AM
This will be a January hunt.  Will we still need therma cell?
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 18, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
Good thing Ray, I really didn't want to try eating them therefore they will be getting a pass from me.

I was wondering the same thing as Ken.  How are the Bugs in January?
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 19, 2010, 01:16:00 PM
You know you have pigs on the brain when...

Today at work in the Cafeteria I see a sign near the soup that read "Wild Pork"!  :saywhat:  

After a double take I see it really read "With Pork"    :knothead:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Red Beastmaster on August 19, 2010, 05:00:00 PM
Yep, I did the same thing at work today. I saw a flyer advertising a motorcycle "Poker Run".

I did a double take and was sure I read "Pork Run".

LOL
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 01, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
I love it ,a guy from Rockwood N.Y. calling me a Hillbilly......that's just priceless!!!!!!
Ron Not to be out of line here but If I remember correctly you have a place in Rockwood too.   :confused:    ;)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: adkmountainken on September 01, 2010, 09:39:00 PM
see takes one to know one!!!!!!  :readit:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on September 01, 2010, 10:24:00 PM
I wasn't raised there,and the place I have I share with the same hillbilly.........   :campfire:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 01, 2010, 10:27:00 PM
You're excused. Aren't you in GA Yet   :smileystooges:  ?

Van is all set for our Trip! I confirmed it with the rental source today. Todd was real helpful.

Did RC post the recipe to those ribs yet?  I went and made myself hungry all over again by looking at the pics on page 2 or 3.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: chopx2 on September 01, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Did you hear ray's place got busted by the D.E.A.?

Apparently hunting hogs there is more addictive than crack cocaine...  :D  

It's only been 10 days, 8 hours and 19 minutes since I left there and I'm in withdrawl!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 01, 2010, 10:35:00 PM
Careful with what you say  Chop. I work for a Drug and alcohol Rehab.    ;)    I dont want anyone getting the wrong idea about me and addictions.  The bow shooting is bad enough.    :knothead:

Alright Chop you spilled beans. It's story time!   :campfire:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: chopx2 on September 01, 2010, 11:16:00 PM
All my stories end the same way...with a miss  :banghead:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on September 02, 2010, 09:02:00 AM
What's important chopx2, did you have fun and did you see game? I'm thinking yes if you had a miss.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 03, 2010, 10:08:00 AM
That ain't nuttin Ron, I see game ebvery night in my sleep.

I'm going to see someone slip and fall into some muddy Bayou running from a SMG.  You'll see a camera come out then.
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 03, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
I found a SMG sleeping against a tree last week while checking trail cameras...

He was so ugly I kind of threw up just a little in the back of my throat.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/IMG_0253.jpg)
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 03, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
There's no way that SMG is comfortable.  It is probably using the fake sleeping technique to draw game in close!

Good thing you didn't eat anything Ray I'd ate to see you lose your entire gourmet dinner   :(  

That picture caused a  little reflux action in my throat too.   :eek:
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 02, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
Trips comin fast.  This is gonna be great!
Title: Re: Off to Ray hammonds
Post by: ron w on December 02, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
Was out shooting today ,getting ready........