Bill-
Eldon guiding for/with Phil?

Don: Eldon is working for the lumber company doing some sort of road work with sineage and such. Between that and his taxidermy he hasn't time to guide. All the other guys are still with Phil although I am not sure about Eldon's brother-in-law, Wayne. I don't remember Phil mentioning him in any conversations. Laura will be  meeting with Phil after the season to set up a new web site. Phil is considering changing the name, but that is all that will change. Same hunting area, same baits, yada, yada, yada.

Mudd...you're a good man. The back thing on Monday is to see if a nerve block will work and help alleviate the pain in my hip which is clearly caused by arthritic bone spurs on a particular facet joint. Interestingly enough the episode that initiated the pain was the last time I sat in a tree stand last year. It was not level and I was uncomfortable for 3 hours. Thought I could walk it off....didn't happen. All my stands have new cables on them  and were replaced level. If the tree didn't allow it it went in another. I also have two Double bulls set up here at the house, mostly for turkeys in the mornings, and two out on our property from which I have taken two bucks over the last 3 years.

Hope you all have a sucessful season no matter how you define the word.

Bill-  Thanks for keeping us updated even with all that is going on in your life.  Will pray for a successful procedure on Monday.

Prayers for your hip and back.

Bill, Here is a picture of my brother Earl and his bear. He used a big river longbow and snuffer broadheads. Phil and his guides go above and beyound to give you a quality hunt. We can't wait until we can return to the north woods of maine. God bless, Scott.

Thanks Bill.hope your back gets better.Heading to see the Doc myself today with my back.

Especially want to wish Sam Koger the best of luck next week. He missed the hunt last year due to the untimely death of his father. Phil honored his deposit and the hunt is on for him. Only one other hunter in camp that I know of so he should have his pick of baits.