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Title: FINALLY Back on Tradgang!
Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 27, 2013, 12:14:00 PM
After many months I'm finally back on my favorite hunting website. As some of you know I lost both of my parents this year; my Mom died January 22 of a brain injury after a fall and my Dad finally lost his battle with dementia June 22, exactly 5 months after Mom passed away. I also lost my good friend and hunting buddy Jerry Simmons to cancer this year. Jerry was a good man and great woodsman. Needless to say my family and I have been numb for many months. During this time I have been fortunate as several of my photographs have been published by some great archery magazines. Hopefully they inspire some of you to dream about your next adventure with a simple bow in hand ... life is short!

(Note: If the images fails to download hit the F5 key to refresh the page.)

(http://logsdonstudios.com/TGpost.jpg)
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Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on November 27, 2013, 12:20:00 PM
Welcome home! Been missing the amazing photos!
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Post by: Mike Vines on November 27, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
Welcome Back Gary.  I have always enjoyed your photos.
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Post by: magnus on November 27, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
Praying for you Gary. Welcome home!!
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Post by: Mudd on November 27, 2013, 12:35:00 PM
Welcome home Gary!

I am so sorry for your losses.

Abba Father, please wrap your loving,caring, healing arms around Gary and his loved ones giving them your peace. Please allow them to feel your love in a very supernatural way so they will know it only comes from you. I ask in your son's name. Amen!

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: elknutz on November 27, 2013, 12:36:00 PM
Welcome back, I too am looking forward to more of your photos.
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Post by: wapiti792 on November 27, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
Welcome back fellow Murray State grad! I have been enjoying the cover work and sharing them with my family. Sorry you have had such a rough year. Here's to feeling better and moving forward. God bless!
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 27, 2013, 12:49:00 PM
Thanks guys.  I've had a pretty good support group. The Holy Spirit comforts and enlightens me every day, plus I have a terrific wife, children, and grandkids. I managed to hunt some this fall, learned a new farm, and took a nice young buck.  I keep recalling that line from Primal Dreams, "Some feel that they're closer to God in The Cathedral of the Pines."
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 27, 2013, 12:53:00 PM
I camped at Land Between the Lakes the first week of November Mike. In remembrance of Dad I pitched my tent in the area where he and I cut our teeth on whitetails in the mid-70s, the Crooked Creek bottoms out Jenny Ridge road just north of Golden Pond. An image I took near camp will be on the cover of the next Trad Archers World.
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Post by: FerretWYO on November 27, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
To better times Gary. Settle in and smile always love your images.
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 27, 2013, 01:20:00 PM
Thank you Mudd. Stirring words.
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Post by: Dirtybird on November 27, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
Welcome back Gary.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on November 27, 2013, 01:26:00 PM
Welcome back, always enjoy your threads!
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Post by: 1/4 away on November 27, 2013, 01:34:00 PM
Welcome back Gary. So very sorry for your losses.
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Post by: ron w on November 27, 2013, 01:38:00 PM
I know what your going thru.....I lost my Uncle and my older brother this year. Uncle Herb got me started in bow hunting. Glad to see you back and looking forward to your photos. Keep the wind in your face.......
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Post by: John146 on November 27, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gary Logsdon:
I camped at Land Between the Lakes the first week of November Mike. In remembrance of Dad I pitched my tent in the area where he and I cut our teeth on whitetails in the mid-70s, the Crooked Creek bottoms out Jenny Ridge road just north of Golden Pond. An image I took near camp will be on the cover of the next Trad Archers World.
This is special! Blessings to you.
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on November 27, 2013, 03:10:00 PM
Welcome back Gary.
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Post by: Timbuck2 on November 27, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
Welcome back Gary and I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by: grouseshooter002 on November 27, 2013, 05:00:00 PM
Gary,
Please accept my condolences for your parents and friend. Welcome back and I enjoy and see the workings of God in each of your photographs.

Regards,
Rick
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Post by: limbolt on November 27, 2013, 05:01:00 PM
Welcome back Gary,may the Good Lord bless and comfort you.
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Post by: Todd Alexander on November 27, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
Welcome Home Gary.  Thanks for reminding us of what's important.  We'll all take an extra minute to give thanks for all we have.  Perspective is a powerful gift.
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Post by: Stone Knife on November 27, 2013, 05:23:00 PM
God Bless you Gary, I lost my Dad this fall to Alzheimer's.
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Post by: RC on November 27, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
Enjoy your photo`s always and I am very sorry for your rough times this year. Prayers sent from my home for all those in need. God bless,RC.
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Post by: JEFF B on November 27, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
welcome back  Gary sorry about your losses they say its all good the next time around.   :campfire:
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on November 27, 2013, 07:49:00 PM
Welcome back, my KY brother. Sorry for your losses.

I, too, can relate to your suffering. I lost my Mom to brain cancer in September 2009 and then my Dad passed away just 7 weeks later from a heart attack. She was just 65 years young and my Dad was only 66.

I miss seeing your excellent photos on here. Can't wait to see the next.....
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Post by: Lin Rhea on November 27, 2013, 07:55:00 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. I know it hurts.

I am glad you could be back here with us though. I miss the beauty of your photos.
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Post by: Bonebuster on November 27, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
Your photo`s make a person want to climb into the picture and become a part of them.

For a moment, we can travel in time to places we love and experience those feelings we all love so much, through what you are able to capture and share.

As a parent, imagine the joy you would feel knowing your child can do that for people...   ;)
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Post by: Friend on November 27, 2013, 08:09:00 PM
Welcome back my friend.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 27, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Gary, welcome back, I have been missing your pictures and threads.  

I am sorry for your losses.
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Post by: far rider on November 27, 2013, 10:11:00 PM
Gary, first of all, welcome back. Campfire is just warming up. Second, a very wise person told me something one time about the loss of a friend or loved one.
You must give yourself four seasons. Things will look better after four seasons. That was my loving wife. She was quite right. Sorry for your losses.

Tim
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Post by: LB_hntr on November 27, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
Gary,
Very sorry for your losses. I can not even imagine how hard a situation like that could be.

I was just talking about your cover pics the other day.  On tradbow forum I was posting about how much I loved your tbm cover shot. Then I saw the pbs cover and saw that it was you again and was telling my buddy how great of a photog you were. Congrats on the amazing photos and for taking the time to set up and make the shots so that we can enjoy them.
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Post by: varmint101 on November 27, 2013, 10:37:00 PM
Good to see you back on TG, Gary!
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Post by: Jayrod on November 28, 2013, 06:04:00 AM
welcome back gary so sorry for your losses i should say i miss your top quality pics as always!
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Post by: bentpole on November 28, 2013, 07:23:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :archer:
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Post by: TJK68 on November 28, 2013, 07:29:00 AM
Glad you are back Gary. Sorry for your losses, I am going through the same thing right now with my Dad. Going to the nursing home after while to spend several hours with him.
Tom
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Post by: Bowmag on November 28, 2013, 07:55:00 AM
Good to have you back, Gary. I always enjoy your magazine covers. Your photographs are always so peaceful. And as I told you before that story about one of the last times you got out with your dad was very moving. You have some wonderful memories to cherish. Hoping to share the last Pig Gig camp with you again. Take care
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Post by: Pat B. on November 28, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
Thank you for sharing with us.

Prayers of strength and fortitude.
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 28, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
I'll be back at the Lambshead next time Colburn. I guess that will be the last Pig Gig hosted by Gene and Barry. Will you be there?
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on November 28, 2013, 09:21:00 AM
I may need to post that photo of the magazines again. The site I linked them too is temporarily down.
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Post by: frassettor on November 28, 2013, 09:42:00 AM
Welcome back Gary
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Post by: Sirius Black on November 28, 2013, 12:36:00 PM
:wavey:
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Post by: Shakes.602 on November 29, 2013, 12:30:00 AM
Welcome Back Gary! Love the "Flying Snaro" Cover for T.B.hunter this month!! Awsome! Keep Your Chin Up Brother, Life IS Good!! I Am Also So Sorry for Your Losses, God Rest Them All.
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Post by: Bowmag on November 29, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
I'll be there, Gary. This will be my fifth Gig. We'll be a little later this year. I have a feeling this will be a good hunt. And we know it will be fun. Be safe driving down.
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Post by: Jeff Mccarthy on November 29, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
Glad to see your back Gary. You are a generous person who helped me out years ago with some equipment for a beginner and I will always remember that. I wish you the best and hope you have a great year!