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Title: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2013, 07:24:00 PM

I've known Mikey "mcgroundstalker" for years, but this is the first time I've been able to make it to his place upstate after being invited for years now. It's beautiful!

I originally met Mikey at Muzzy, but really got to know and appreciate him from the JLM bunny hunts at Shawn's.

Mikey in all his glory...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys001.JPG)

"woodonly" Bill G...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys002.JPG)

"hayslope" Tony...
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"njloco" Ken donning his Swanndri shirt and "lhKeith"...
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The backside of Mikey's beautiful cabin and "tdog" Fred warming up...
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My good bud Terry R."indianabowman"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys006.JPG)

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Jeff "jwilliams"...
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more to come.....

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Brianlocal3 on January 20, 2013, 07:27:00 PM

looks like a blast

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2013, 07:29:00 PM

"lhkeith"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys009.JPG)

"tdog"....
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"woodonly"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys011.JPG)

"njloco"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys012.JPG)

"coon having a bad day...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys013.JPG)

• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys014.JPG)

• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys015.JPG)

• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys016.JPG)

still more pix to come...

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2013, 07:34:00 PM

"hayslope"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys017.JPG)

"tdog"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys018.JPG)

"indianabowman"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys019.JPG)

"jwilliams"...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys020.JPG)

Yours truly...
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A pristine mountain creek we walked along...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys022.JPG)

VPA 250gr. SGT...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys023.JPG)

"Muzzy" targets...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys024.JPG)

couple more to come....

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: drewsbow on January 20, 2013, 07:38:00 PM

looking good guys :wavey:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2013, 07:41:00 PM

Fred bearing down...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys025.JPG)

Mikey's gorgeous cabin...
• (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/mikeys026.JPG)

Thanx to Mikey for opening up his country home to all of us. For those that haven't had the privilege, Mikey is a fine a fella as you'll ever meet.

I met some real fine fellas that were all good shots, ate like a king, and shot a bunch of arrows....just about a perfect day!

Thank you so much little brother :notworthy:

I hope next time Cade can make it :campfire:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Mike Vines on January 20, 2013, 07:43:00 PM

Now that actually looks like a lot of fun. More snow there then we have seen in 2 winters.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: edge2009 on January 20, 2013, 07:55:00 PM

cool cool, Very cool!

Looks like nothing short of a blast and good people.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Sean B on January 20, 2013, 07:56:00 PM

I'm sorry that I missed it. I shot up there two years ago. Mikey's got an awesome set up! I'm sure that it was a great time as usual1, and I'm sure the food was as good as the shooting!

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: KYArcher on January 20, 2013, 08:04:00 PM

Looks like a Great Time :thumbsup: KY :archer:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Don Batten on January 20, 2013, 08:15:00 PM

Where was Cade at? Looks like a fun day.

I think Ive seen that Keith fellow down in NC a time or two.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Izzy on January 20, 2013, 08:25:00 PM

Good stuff. I remember the 1st time I met Mikey at the Bunny Hunt and he told me to check out Whittingham. It was when I 1st got back into bowhunting and he has become the face of trad archery to me. Sorry I missed you again fellas but I should be all moved in and back to normal in a month and will be out and about again.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2013, 09:15:00 PM

"where was Cade at?"....he had a sleep over at a buddy of his....I sure missed having him with me :(

Iz, wish you could have made it bud

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 20, 2013, 09:46:00 PM

I love going to this shoot. Would have loved to be there. Thew vehicle situation prevented me from making the trip.

Thank you Mike for opening up your paradise to us.

As usual, looks like everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: ron w on January 20, 2013, 10:09:00 PM

Mike always cooks up some good "alley rabbit", :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: leatherneck on January 20, 2013, 10:11:00 PM

Man, that makes a guy want to drive to NY just to shoot arrows! Looks like you guys had a blast. We used to do stuff like that but times change I guess. Enjoy.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Eric Sprick on January 20, 2013, 10:16:00 PM

Looks like a great day there!

Eric

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Shinken on January 20, 2013, 10:44:00 PM

Thanks for sharin' the pics Curt!

It twas a most-excellent outing!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: glenbo on January 21, 2013, 04:48:00 AM

Sure looks like a great day. Sorry I couldn't make it. I was fortunate to attend last years shoot on St Patricks day. Mike,you truly have a beautiful place. I am sure that nobody left hungry.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: mcgroundstalker on January 21, 2013, 06:14:00 AM

Great pictures Curt! And a spot-on hit at target #14... You Da Man! Gonna make that block course a bit harder for you guys next time... Not distance wise... Just Muzzy Style Wise! :D

... mike ...

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Stone Knife on January 21, 2013, 06:22:00 AM

Hello Mike :wavey: Love you Bro. wish the distance was less :banghead:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: varmint101 on January 21, 2013, 07:47:00 AM

Looked like fun!

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: zipper bowss on January 21, 2013, 08:10:00 AM

Looks like a great time!!
Bill

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: hayslope on January 21, 2013, 09:45:00 AM

Mike is without a doubt the "host of hosts"!

Picture Perfect location, great company and always great food!!!!

It's always great to meet new folks that seem to show up every year. And for those that normally attend and didn't make it (you know who you are Charlie, Sean, Izzy, Glen), we missed you!

Curt - it was great to finally meet you. Same goes for Terry! We certainly look forward to having Cade up there flinging arrows with us in the future!

I always look forward to Mike's "early" shoot....it's fun to get out in the snow and loose (and lose) some arrows. Although, this year, the weather was pretty nice......certainly didn't need all the wool I brought with me!!!

BTW - NEVER bet against Curt when you are shooting at Muzzy blocks!!!!! That man is deadly on those little foam blocks!!

Thanks for taking photos Curt. When I do remember to bring a camera, it somehow ends up staying in my pocket. :knothead:

Mike - I always feel welcome when I'm at your piece of heaven on earth. You end up doing all the cooking, but I must say, you certainly have a knack for turning my old cow moose meat into something delicious! I can never thank you enough for your generosity.

All-in-all, it was a great day spent in the company of fellow tradgangers, doing what we love to do.

:campfire:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Bryan pinick on January 21, 2013, 10:30:00 AM

Thanks for the pics!!!

Looks like a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Tim on January 21, 2013, 10:57:00 AM

Awesome Curt! Great photos...especially like the first one of Mikey in the kitchen! Love the setting of the home! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Trab on January 21, 2013, 12:00:00 PM

Mikey just want to say thanks again ..... :knothead: :knothead: :knothead:
Anyhow thanks Mikey !!
Trab

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Richie on January 21, 2013, 01:02:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: IndianaBowman on January 21, 2013, 04:07:00 PM

Thanks again Mikey!

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Tdog on January 21, 2013, 05:42:00 PM

Great photos Curt..That was a great day with great folks..

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: steadman on January 21, 2013, 05:43:00 PM

Looks like a ton of fun!!

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: njloco on January 21, 2013, 06:24:00 PM

I now know why Cade shoots so well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree is all I can say, All those guys were good shooters, and nice people, Mike is a great host.

Thanks to all for making this city boy feel welcomed.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: maineac on January 21, 2013, 06:55:00 PM

Looks like a great time. Never a bad one when a bunch of trad archers get together to do what they lover. Thanks for bringing us along.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: LH Keith on January 21, 2013, 07:07:00 PM

Curt,
I really enjoyed "re-living" the day thru your pics!
So much fun,great guys and great shooting by all!
Mike is such a good man (and host) to get together these, well, "get-togethers"!
I enjoyed meeting (and shootin') with you & all the guys there.
Keith

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: doubleo on January 21, 2013, 07:13:00 PM

Only trad archers would get out in the cold and snow and shoot a bunch of arrows. Great story and photos Curt. Thanks for sharing guys.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: mcgroundstalker on January 21, 2013, 07:49:00 PM

Thank You Again Everyone... :notworthy: ... I Love Doin' It!

... mike ...

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: JamesKerr on January 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: pdk25 on January 22, 2013, 12:20:00 AM

Looks like a great time. That Mike is an alright fella.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: DamselflyFarm on January 22, 2013, 11:04:00 AM

Looks like great fun with great folks.

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: JoeM on January 22, 2013, 12:14:00 PM

:clapper:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Guru on January 22, 2013, 06:14:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Thank You Again Everyone... :notworthy: ... I Love Doin' It!

... mike ...

No...thank YOU again buddy :clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: Some Winter Fun at Mikey's
Post by: Possum Head on January 22, 2013, 06:42:00 PM

Lovely homeplace, nuttin quiet like a good group chasing 3-d.

Trad Gang

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