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Title: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Pokerdaddy on September 16, 2012, 03:30:00 PM
I'm very excited.  Just booked my first trip to Ray's Hog Heaven for January 31st - February 3rd!  Ray still has three spots available for that weekend, so let's fill her up!  

This will be my first time hunting hogs and also my first hunting trip outside Michigan.  This is a 40th birthday present to myself, with my wife's and kids' blessing.  My daughter (7) wants me to take a hog so she can "eat ham sandwiches for a month...and BACON!!!".  Of course, now I need to start shopping for a takedown longbow for the plane ride.     :readit:  

Anyone else up for a weekend at Ray's???
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Rick Butler on September 16, 2012, 09:13:00 PM
Andrew you're gonna love it!  A bunch of us from Michigan are already booked for May.  Wish I could join you in Jan.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: UrbanDeerSlayer on September 16, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
Maybe I missed it but where is Ray's Hog Heaven located???
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Rick Butler on September 16, 2012, 09:21:00 PM
Near Estill S. Carolina.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Pokerdaddy on September 16, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Glad you chimed in, Rick.  If I remember, you've been there before, correct?  I was hoping to get a Michigander or two to come along, but it will be great to spend the weekend with any TradGangers.  I've met so many great people through this site, and look forward to meeting many more.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: modr on September 16, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Andrew, i'll be at Ray's those dates, my 5th trip to Ray's, you'll have a great time, looking forward to meeting you. Ray
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Mike Vines on September 16, 2012, 09:54:00 PM
Get yourself a Two Tracks (H)Ambush for the flight. Travels real nice in a golf club travel case.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Mike Vines on September 16, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
By the way, Happy (early) Birthday Andrew.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: sticksnstones on September 16, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
Rick should add Estill in is TG profile's "From:" field    :laughing:  

modr, might you be the guy shooting a Widow recurve from the hunt when Danny got the tri-color last winter?
Thom
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: sticksnstones on September 16, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
Get yourself a Two Tracks (H)Ambush for the flight. Travels real nice in a golf club travel case.
That pretty gray one is on sale, too bad it's a lefty.
Thom
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Pokerdaddy on September 16, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
Mike, I was hoping you might wanna get back down to Ray's for a winter break!  Of course, the camp atmosphere will be a little "different" than your recent Hawaii trip...but I'm sure you remember how to camp sans WiFi and tropical drinks.  :D
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Rick Butler on September 16, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Andrew, hunting hogs at Ray's is highly addictive. You'll be planning your next trip before you leave S.C.  We'll try and save ya a bunk for May.  :laughing:
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Mike Vines on September 16, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
I would love to Andrew, but I'm saving my vacation for a few hunts I have planned for next year already, coupled with family time, there just isn't enough time.  Dang work keeps getting in the way.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Brianlocal3 on September 16, 2012, 11:47:00 PM
I just checked the website.
Not too bad of a price at all. Could I send him payments until the time?  I need to check flight costs. I might try to hunt with you
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Pokerdaddy on September 16, 2012, 11:56:00 PM
Brian, sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: ALDO on September 17, 2012, 10:26:00 AM
Andrew,
Just talked to Ray Hammond over the weekend and sent my deposit for that weekend.  Looking forward to meeting you and spending another great weekend in camp.  I travel down with a good friend of mine who chimed in earlier, Ray Reid.  See you in SC.
ALDO
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: limbow on September 17, 2012, 03:15:00 PM
Would like to go on this trip myself. Would like to shake hands with Ray (Modr) and meet the rest of you fellas as well. Are you flying or driving Andrew?
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: sticksnstones on September 17, 2012, 04:29:00 PM
For the Camp (h)Ambush guys; we are confirmed for our new weekend May 16-19!!!
Thom

http://www.biggamehuntingblades.com/hogheaven.htm
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Pokerdaddy on September 17, 2012, 05:34:00 PM
Kevin, I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: bruinman on September 17, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
Shoot, I live in Spartanburg and have never been on a hog hunt. I would love to go. I will try to check into it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: bruinman on September 18, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
Pokerdaddy, I guess your hunt is booked up. I did talk to Ray, seems like a very nice guy. I did book a hunt for another date. Looks like I will be hanging out with Ray, Squirrelbait and Dragonrider. Looking forward to meeting you guys.
Title: Re: Booked my first trip to Hog Heaven! 3 spots still available, Jan 31-Feb 3
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 19, 2012, 06:16:00 PM
We have many openings available!