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Title: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Terry Green on June 04, 2012, 08:30:00 AM
Yep....funny....I always get sad the day after the auction is over.....because of the fact that is is over.  Its always a real fun couple of weeks watching you guys play. I'm gonna miss that yet again.....till next year.

Many threads take on a story, theme, life of their own, and its really a treat to follow them.  To see men doing things together for the sake of sick kids and having a blast doing is a true blessing.

I want to thank everyone who participated in ANY way...donation, bidder, winner, poster.....I don't care what you did to help....just thanks a bunch.  It means for than you will ever know.  Thank each and every one of you.

   :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :notworthy:      :notworthy:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: kestimator on June 04, 2012, 08:44:00 AM
Well said Terry!!
There are a bunch of great folks here for sure!
Thanks again to you, this site, and the mods that made this so easy to be a part of!!

Sincerely,
Kevin
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Mudd on June 04, 2012, 08:47:00 AM
:archer:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: JV Rooster on June 04, 2012, 08:52:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: FerretWYO on June 04, 2012, 08:52:00 AM
I look forward to it every year.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 04, 2012, 08:57:00 AM
Amen Brother!   :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: straitera on June 04, 2012, 08:57:00 AM
Humbling just to be a part of TG which does this tremendous thing for these great kids. Like Doc says, (paraphrased) "kids should never have to suffer". You & others driving this effort have good right to be proud! Well done!

First time ever I looked into the auction. I'll have an item up in the next one!
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Stickbow on June 04, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: wapiti792 on June 04, 2012, 09:18:00 AM
Terry, thanks for all you do. I have been to St Judes during my peds rotation. I got to spend a great month there. Those kids are as brave as you can ever imagine, and I know the families really appreciate any and all the help Tradgang gives them. Thanks to you for this great site and to all the folks that helped with the auction   :campfire:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: awbowman on June 04, 2012, 09:21:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  


A big thank you to all!
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Zradix on June 04, 2012, 09:22:00 AM
Darnit Mike..
You made me get somethin in my eye.

A child should never have to exhibit that kind of bravery.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: ronp on June 04, 2012, 09:24:00 AM
Thanks to the mods who do the work behind the scenes to make this happen!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: smoke1953 on June 04, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Thanks Terry for all you do. I'm sure that this event begins to make it all seem worth it to you.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Big Ed on June 04, 2012, 09:28:00 AM
I would like to thank all the Mods and participants! Great fun for a great cause!!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Lordswarrior on June 04, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
i chose this name because i am a huddle leader for our local f.c.a. ( fellowsip of chritian athletes ) and i think the f.c.a. "competitors creed"sums the auction up nicely wether your a believer or not. here it is:

"i give my all- all of the time
i do not give up. i do not give in.
i do not give out. i am the Lord's warrior-
a competitor by conviction
and a disciple of determination.
i am confident beyond reason
because my confidence lies in Christ.
THE RESULTS OF MY EFFORTS
MUST RESULT IN HIS GLORY."

i think everyone will agree that this auction for these kids, and everyone's efforts were indeed glorious.
 :notworthy:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: coaster500 on June 04, 2012, 09:31:00 AM
Hey it's Tradgang!!!

Terry you and the Mods put this thing together and keep it going for the kids, we just get to play  :)

 :campfire:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Guru on June 04, 2012, 10:44:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Campbell:
Amen Brother!     :notworthy:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: BowHunterGA on June 04, 2012, 10:51:00 AM
Well said Terry. This was the first one I have activly participated in and I had a blast. So much so that I already have plans in the works for next year!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: leatherneck on June 04, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
As usuall,I had a blast!!!

Well done everyone!!!

Now I have to go buy a skirt.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: rushlush on June 04, 2012, 10:54:00 AM
Thanks for the opportunity to participate for such a great cause. Trad Gang is a great place! A big Thank You to all involved.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Hud on June 04, 2012, 10:58:00 AM
Thank you and for everyone that helped.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: on June 04, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

Bisch
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: JohnHV on June 04, 2012, 11:06:00 AM
Terry and all the Mods

As always, a job well done!

I look forward to the auction evry year and hope we can keep it up for many years to come.

 :pray:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Ric O'Shay on June 04, 2012, 11:08:00 AM
The auction is the high point of late Spring (turkey and bear season not withstanding). Everyone associated with TG has, as always, done a marvelous job for the St. Jude Hospital. My hats off to all of you.

  :notworthy:  

Danny
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Converml on June 04, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by leatherneck:
As usuall,I had a blast!!!

Well done everyone!!!

Now I have to go buy a skirt.
Wish I could buy a skirt    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Paul/KS on June 04, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
Thanks for all that you guys do every year..  :thumbsup:  

Now, I have to get my check filled out and mailed for my new arrows.  :)
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Pierre Lucas on June 04, 2012, 11:25:00 AM
What a great thing....  :notworthy:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

God Bless,   Pierre and Jean-Pierre
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: tippit on June 04, 2012, 11:37:00 AM
Trad gang & St Judes...both very special places!  Thanks all...tippit
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: varmint101 on June 04, 2012, 11:42:00 AM
I always love it!  Thank you Terry and everyone for putting it on every year and putting so much into it!  God bless!!!
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Bud B. on June 04, 2012, 11:53:00 AM
I feel lucky to be a part in such a great thing.

Thanks to all involved.

Bud
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: GRINCH on June 04, 2012, 11:56:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Doc Nock on June 04, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
Yup. Post Auction blues...for sure.  So much fun bantering and seeing all the exchange of teasing and jokes... with the undercurrent of doing something to extend a life limited child's hope of recovery thru St. Judes...

Priceless...
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: jcar315 on June 04, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
 
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Campbell:
Amen Brother!      :notworthy:      :clapper:  
Awesome guys and many thanks to all!!
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: wooddamon1 on June 04, 2012, 01:35:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :campfire:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Ray Lyon on June 04, 2012, 08:33:00 PM
:clapper:    :clapper:  

Yes, we all get the opportunity to have fun and bid on generous donations for a great cause. However, those admin and moderators spending all the time on this we can't begin to comprehend.  A tip of the Shrewhaven cap to you guys.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Shinken on June 04, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Eric Sprick on June 04, 2012, 10:35:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: gregg dudley on June 04, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
;)  
Know what you mean, man!  This time of year Renee is always asking me what I am laughing at on the computer!  

I'm proud to be associated with this site and this auction.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: redant 60/65 on June 04, 2012, 11:33:00 PM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: DesertDude on June 04, 2012, 11:41:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: J. Holden on June 05, 2012, 06:56:00 AM
Here, here!  To next year...

-Jeremy  :coffee:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: frassettor on June 05, 2012, 07:53:00 AM
Thank you Terry! I had so much fun bidding this year and am looking foward to our hunt   :thumbsup:    
ALOT of special people here and  I appreciate the auction because of the support  for our kids, THANKS TO EVERYONE
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Caughtandhobble on June 05, 2012, 08:09:00 AM
Thanks to all for making this happen, what a great cause!!! I'm new to this and I let the time difference get me on that Journeyman bow:(
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: JAG on June 05, 2012, 11:31:00 AM
Terry, Thank you and all involved for all the hard work and time you put in.  Thank you for letting me be a part of this Great Undertaking!  Thanks to all who were a part of this years ST.JUDE'S!
Johnny/JAG
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Burnsie on June 05, 2012, 01:42:00 PM
I'm looking forward to the day Tradgang breaks a million dollars donated to this great cause.  Lord willing, both me and Tradgang will still be going strong.
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Terry Green on June 05, 2012, 08:03:00 PM
Me TOO Sir!!!!
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: BrushWolf on June 05, 2012, 08:32:00 PM
My first year in and all I can say is WOW. I'm in awe of all that went into this great event. So many people doing their best to make a dark time in someone else's life a little brighter.   :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: Shedrock on June 05, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Saddness in Success....and Appreciation
Post by: bowslinger on June 05, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
Terry,

The letdown after achieving any goal is common.  The best cure is to set another goal, like next year's St. Jude's auction!!  A big THANK YOU to the moderators, volunteers, donors and bidders!  

In addition to the good the donations do, just as powerful is the reminder that there are a lot of generous and caring people in the world and Tradgang has it's share of them.  It is a renewal of faith and hope!

Cheers and a prayer of thanks to all those who had the ability and chose to make a difference this year, and a prayer for better circumstances next year for those who could not afford to do so this year due to financial or other  difficulties.