Well no idea why I got this today. But thank you to all responsible. shell went to get the mail and came in and asked what this is that I got from Ron LaClair shoppe. I looked at her in wonder because I didnt order anything. She opened that box and low and behold in side was a Shrew HAWK! I almost fell outta my chair! Still wondering why? Till we read the notes inside. A note from Mr. LaClair telling me that this was a gift from my friends and that I would notice there was a little of his blood on it from a cut he got from packing the hawk. the other note is from Rob Jones aka robslifts thanking me for everything I do? I don't feel I do enough... but what little I do, I do because I can. And because I like to. People on this site give all the time... It's what Trad Gang is all about. Giving when we can. That's why I call this HOME. I am truely Humbled and thankful to be part of this family. As for the REAL MOJO? Well I gots me some of RON LaCLAIR DNA :bigsmyl: ! Now here are some pics of the hunting stuff that will be with me this deer season. The Shrew recurve I sold and thought I would never see again. I got back from RAWHIDE and I will never be able to thank him enough.. The quiver I got from VOODOOFIRE and the arrows came from Drifter2 and they are tipped with magnums from Rusty Izzat and the Tim roberts & Robtattoo AG and knife came from Danny Rowan. Ya see people give way more then me... Heck people on here are giving everyday. Thanks to all for all they do on Trad Gang.<>< (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2971.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2972.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2973.jpg)
Flat-out awesome! I'd spray a little poly on the blood before I went out, if'n it were mine. :D
Killdeer :thumbsup:
rob told me about that the other day....outstanding!!!!! thanks again for that olivewood knife you built and donated.....i won it at the raffle and will be gutting my deer with it this year... steve grice
Kille thats been done already. But thanks for thinking of it . Great minds think alike. Hi steve glad ya like the knife. That Olive wood is some awesome wood.<><
That is sweet. Ah-ha, gettin a little of it back aintcha...lol...
You do a ton for folks on here brother, and you deserve it!
BTW been wanting one of these shrew hawks since they came out. But this one means alot and I am blown away.<><
SWEET!!!!!!!! :wavey:
There was a good write up about this hawk in the latest issue of Muzzleloader Magazine.Sounds like a nice tool to have with ya in the woods.
None more deserving.
I think they got the right guy.Nice lookin bow. You should do well with it with that group you have there.
:bigsmyl: Congrats Frank. I second the above...
That is just awesome. Frank you deserve it as much if not more than anybody else. Thanks for all you do to make this site what it is!!
Outstanding and congrats stickshooter!
Congrats Frank! Looks like you are just reaping what you have sewn. Bravo!
Claudia
"What goes around comes around" my Daddy used to say. You deserve it Frank for all that you and Shell do.
Danny
just one more testimonial about the folks on this here Trad Gang. AWESOME!!!i wish we could have a big banquet or convention where i could meet all you folks....
Thanks for the way to kind words. But I should mention that I do have about 6 other knives I have got as gifts and swapping that will be in the pack also. And yes I plan on useing all of them... one cut at a time! Paleface that's a great Idea. We could all stay at Vermonsters house.. Heck he could even send Danny Rowan a first class ticket to fly over. And Vman lets not forget Wolfman jeff! :D I mean after all you are the DON ;) <><
That's great! The people on this site are first class. :clapper:
Vamn Shell said not to forget ISLANDLONGBOW ><>
Great things append to great people,enjoy bro :thumbsup:
Serge I agree.. Thing is I'm not great people.... Really. But I do tanks everyone for the very knid words and this Gift. I am blessewd way more then I deserve.<><<><
WOW that is super Frank, and none more deserving! :thumbsup: That hawk is sharp, but I never would have thought about it cutting Ron :D Thats kinda like biting the hand that feeds ya.
So Ron was that fresh blood, or the old stuff? :)
Brent
Frank....
I can't think of anyone more deserving....
I was wanting to thank frank for a little while after all the friendship and gifts I seen him give away to other people and also to the shooters at the Cristian Bowhunters of America shoot. He donated a very beautiful knife and a belt buckle for the raffle.
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that is the knife and belt buckle he donated very beatufully handcrafted and fit in the hand great
as to ron laclair he cut his middle finger on his shooting hand on the hawk and that is fresh blood on it I talked to him friday and talked to him about that.
as for a get together I think we could do that something like comptons or denton or something but where to hold it??? could be the biggest meeting of traditional shooters in the country..
The reason I gave the hawk to frank is I was reading a thread on pow wow about this and he said he wanted one and did not have the time to make one or have the directions (we know it is not the know but for sure the time you are one talented brother) So I (not having the talent for myself) talked to Ron Laclair and ordered one had it personalized and got it for him without his knowledge
thanks for everything you do brother
in his service
Rob Jones
Your not great with people Frank and Shell, your examples for all of us to follow, that's even better !!!
Daniel and Sylvie
That sure is a nice bow.I cant wait to use the knife you sent me this year.Leon
Frank, it could not have happened to a more deserving person. You more than deserve it for all that you do. You and Shell are the best.
Donald
congrats frank OK WHATS GOING ON IS THERE SOMTHING I DONT KNOW ABOUT? :biglaugh:
wolfman
Congrats, Frank!
Robslifts, just a great act of charity that has made my day reading all the threads about it. Awesome!
You really deserve it and I hope that ya'll are enjoying all the rain I sent to ya'll!!!
Very nice Frank, and whether you think so or not it is certainly well deserved! Carry it with pride :thumbsup:
Missed you this weekend Brother!
God bless you Frank and God bless you Rob! Now that is what I am talking about!
Frank, I am curious about the picture you posted showing all your hunting gear for this year. Why are you going to haul that ole bear target around with you :biglaugh:
Very cool.
AnointedArcher did'nt you ever hear of a decoy?LOL<><
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Frank, good things come to the good!! Shawn
Frank,
2 Cor 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Brother,
You have sown bountifully and now you have reaped bountifully. It is well deserved, congratulations!
Bill
Frank,
I don't know you and I am new to tradgang, but you must have helped folks if they are so willing to help you back. That's great and I wish the best for you.
Hoebow
Thanks Shawn and Bill. Hoebow that's what we do here. That's just one thing that makes TG Home and the best site going IMO.<><
Congrat's on the hawk. I've been admiring them, too. BTW, did you get the knife I sent you for the knife swap? Larry
Frank,
When Rob called me about getting a Shrew Hawk for you, he told me it was in appreciation for all you've done for others. I felt honored to be a part of getting this gift to you. After I took the order I called Rob back and suggested having your "handle" burned on the handle. He thought that was a good idea.
I can attest to the fact that it's sharp :eek: it caught me with a 1/4" slice across the top of my middle shooting finger when I was sliding it into the sheath. I was going to wipe off the blood but I thought I'd let you do that if you wanted :D
I hope the little hawk serves you well, I'm sure you'll find many uses for it and each time you use it you'll remember your friends that appreciate your generosity. :archer:
Ron your just trying to get someone to clone You!!! Saw you cut the end of your finger off at Compton. Your dangerous with sharp objects! :biglaugh:
Thank you Ron but I am the one that is Honored. Jim I'm the one looking for someone who knows cloning. Can you see 4 or 5 Ron LaClairs running around. :thumbsup: Thank you all for the very nice words. I really truly am humbled.<><
Congrats Frank, It's good to see someone else likes the old Magnum II's. One of my all time favorites! Take care, CKruse
Frank, that is really neat. You do help so many people and you don't expect things in return. You have always said that you need to learn how to receive....
Did you shoot those arrows or Shell?
Very, Very nice! :thumbsup:
ckruse I love them old magnums. The Big ones are really great but these are also awesome heads. Sue ya know darn well I shot that. ya also know shell shoots better then that.<><
How are they flying Frank those shaft,I was concerned about the spine and wasn't sure about the weight of the broadheads you would use?
Serge
Serge I gut them down and with the magnums they fly great.Now if I can find a Ribcage to slip one into It will be perfect.<><