As 2012 comes to a close, I can't help but reflect back on it a little. Jan and Feb, I spent some time flinging arrows at some squirrels and bunnys. I spent the rest of the winter getting ready for Bear Quest. Working on form, making arrows and sharpening broadheads, I couldn't wait. Spring turkey season broke the anticipation a little. I passed on a jake the second day of the season, which I would soon regret. I wasn't able to get much more time out, due to working availible OT.
Bear Quest....I was ready...I met up at Tom Phillips house, and we were off. I was fortunate to havemet some great Tradgangers and PBS members. I was able to take my very first bear. What made it more special, is that I did it with a recurve.
The summer was spent shooting and shooting carp. I was also preparing for a bear hunt with Squapan Mt outfitters and Roger & Toby from Black Widow. Again, I met some great Tradgangers. I was lucky enough to have takin a 365 lbs bear that week, winning a new custom Widow put up by Roger & Toby.
After putting much thought into it, I decided on a KB X bubinga riser with olive ash limbs. I called BW and put an order in for a 58" 55# @ 28". I also asked Toby if he, Roger, John Clayman and Ken Beck would sign it. It was delivered in early November. It is truly a special bow that I will cherish for ever.
I went deerless this season for not having a lot of time to hunt. But the biggest event of 2012 was the birth of my beautiful granddaughter, Allis May Friel born on Oct 20th.
2012 was truly a special year for me, and it's hard to close the book on it, however, I'm looking forward to 2013 with great anticipation. I have an Osceola hunt booked with True South Outfitters, where I hope to take my 2nd subspecies for my turkey slam. Im also heading back for Bear Quest 7 where I'll meet up with friends that I've made the year before, and hopefully meet a few new ones.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Have a Safe and Happy New Year!
Sounds like it was a good year!!!
Well done POP POP!!
Hey Ed, HA! That IS my "grandpa" name!
:thumbsup: congrats on the granddaughter
Sounds like a good time was had on all counts....I also had a first Grandchild this year and it is a special thing. LOL....as I get older I see that any year that I make it all the way through is a good year :thumbsup: Lets hope next year is as good or even better!
That does sound like a great year. Congrats on your new granddaughter!
Doesn't get any better than grandkids! Best wishes for a great 2013 as well!
Congratulations sir! You've had an awesome year and it sounds like it will continue in the new year!
That's to all
A year to remember for sure! I have 4...grandchildren.
Sean, That is awesome congrats on the granddaughter! :thumbsup:
Hope we can get together in 2013 and shoot some.
Sean
You certainly had a great 2012! Special congrats go out to you for your new granddaughter!!!
Here's to 2013 being an even better year! :thumbsup:
Hope to see you and share some arrow flinging sometime this year.
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Whoops.....that shoulda said "thanks"
Charlie & Tony, I'm going to try like heck to hit some shoot, I have a pretty new bow to show off!
Congrats on the grand baby Ol Timer, that should make for some good memories in the new year.