A lot goes on during a St Jude's auction and even if you are participating you can miss out on a key detail. Such was the case with me when I surrendered the lead bid on some older goldtip shafts a quiver, and some assorted nocks to Greyfox54 AKA Fred Gimbel. When he outbid me I called him a "dog". His response was, "You have no idea!" and he was right. I forgot about the whole deal...until today...
The UPS guy dropped the aforementioned St. Jude's loot off at my door this afternoon with a simple note attached. "Thanks for a great time in Georgia. Fred and Jay"
The year before last I hosted a St Jude's hunt in Ga that Fred won for his grandson and himself. I thoroughly enjoyed hunting with the two of them. Today's unexpected gift brought all those memories back and a smile to my face. Tradgang truly is a special place and the St. Jude's Charity auction is like nothing else. And Fred Gimbel? He's a pretty cool guy...
Thanks, Fred!
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Ah....
True brotherhood stuff there.
May the Spirit of the St. Jude Tradgang Auction keep us so inspired and caring all the year 'round. :)
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I guess that makes Greyfox a Shenaniganer!
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Thats just to cool!!!
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Fred is one of the good ones, no doubt about it! :thumbsup:
Props to you Fred....Classy !
:thumbsup: Folks who don't participate in the St. Jude auction miss out on sooooo much fun. No better way to brighten your day as well as that of kids who need it so much. Can't wait until next time already.
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TRADGANG is a family, that's for sure ! :thumbsup:
That's what we like to hear! :clapper:
Just told another TG'er about Fred the other day. How he had an 80# Dan Quillan for sale a few years back just a little too short for me. Never heard bad of Fred. Arrow/quiver story is one of a number. First Class stuff Fred!
Dang snipers LOL
Paying it forward seems to be the watchword here :thumbsup:
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Paying it forward seems to be the watchword here :thumbsup:
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Danny
Gregg,
Don't know if you remember or not but several years back Fred run up on a drop dead deal on Summit SOP harnesses that were last year's model and bought a bunch of them. He was thinking of his fellow tradgangers and offered them up for what he got them for. I was able to get one and still think of Fred's thoughtfullness some mornings when strapping in. Fred is good people in my book ! Inspires me to try and be like Fred each day. I am constantly telling Mason, " Think of others ! " Fred is one we want to emulate.
Yep, Jimmy, we have to point out those role models when they come along.
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Limbender bid and won a book about Ishi that I donated. During our pm's he mentioned he was sending me a book that was a similar story. Well, that got me thinking, and I found a video I had about Ishi's life and fired that off to Will also. So, one small bid can lead to many exchanges and chances to build friendships. Kinda what tradgang symbolizes to me. AND we as a group(Tradgang) made a significant contribution) to the kids!
:thumbsup: Here's to Fred
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It doesn't take too many minutes around Fred to realize he is a fine (and rare in these times) man.
I think this is Fred's week at BearQuest in Quebec, so he won't see this for a few days. Until then, we can get by with saying nice stuff about him! Way to go, Fred!!! I'm thankful to consider you a friend.
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He's got a big heart
I should add Fred bid on and won one of my small, oddball items. Thanks Fred. Good luck at BearQuest.
Thanks for the kind words Guys , there are a lot of great people on this site , I just try to measure up . Fred
He's From Jersey, can be all that good :smileystooges:
I've heard only great things and think I may have even met him once. If that was you Fred, you have to forgive me, I was in overload being my first day ever at Denton!
Most-excellent!
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Shoot straight, Shinken
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