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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 22, 2020, 09:17:33 AM
 So I've not been around here in a while as life sometimes gets in the way of things. Been missing sharing stories of hunting and gear and such , I'm sitting in a tree now with one of my ILF rigs watching the world come alive. Back in November my sister had a massive heart attack and her husband also had many medical issues. With nothing going good for them I moved them to my place out in the country. My sister only has 18% heart function now and is on the transplant list and her husband Jack passed last week at my house. He loved to bowhunt and fish and I took him out as much as I could until he was just unable to go any longer. And being a fireman in a big city ain't been much fun these days but we will all endeavor to persevere. Still doing my thing been shooting some ILF rigs and have a new longbow on order from JT Traditional ( can't wait to get it ).
Anyway hope everyone is doing well here and I hope to get back to my old ways of posting here. I need to send my $$ in so I can get back into the classifieds here I do miss that a lot. Good luck to all in your hunts...

,,Sam,,
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Post by: kennym on October 22, 2020, 09:20:21 AM
Dang it Sam, sorry to hear of all that!  Sorry for your loss and pray sis gets the transplant soon.

Also thanks for being in the public safety field, right now this country is a mess...
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Post by: durp on October 22, 2020, 10:44:29 AM
Hope ur morning is going well...nothing like a peacefull morning to clear the mind...good to see you back  :thumbsup:
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Post by: David Mitchell on October 22, 2020, 10:52:57 AM
God bless you for hanging in there and being kind and caring to your loved ones.
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Post by: Soonerlongbow on October 22, 2020, 11:23:56 AM
Sorry to hear about your brother in law, remember you talking about your sister's heart attack. It's sure been a rough year. Keep doing the good work on the big red truck & be safe.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 22, 2020, 11:25:20 AM
Sorry to hear that Sam.

Prays going up for your sister.
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Post by: Car54 on October 22, 2020, 11:42:38 AM
Hope things improve much so,  sorry about your brother in law. 
Good to have you back.  Take care.
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Post by: Bowguy67 on October 22, 2020, 11:45:34 AM
Prayers sent
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Post by: Bisch on October 22, 2020, 11:47:20 AM
Prayers up!

Bisch
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 22, 2020, 11:52:42 AM
Welcome back sam. Sorry to hear about your sis and brother in law.   Thank you for your service.  I know firemen tend to be forgotten during these times but do so much more than put out fires. 

Good luck this fall.
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Post by: PICKNGRIN on October 22, 2020, 12:13:38 PM
Prayers from Sioux City.
Always enjoy your stories Sam.
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Post by: Tom on October 22, 2020, 12:18:04 PM
Glad to see you back Sam-despite life's setbacks. Prayers for your sister and hope to see some of your hunting stories come to life again.
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Post by: TIM B on October 22, 2020, 12:25:07 PM
Glad to see ya back Sammy
Tim B
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Post by: Tactical Draftsman on October 22, 2020, 01:32:38 PM
Sorry to hear about this hard providence over the last year. I pray the Lord will renew your strength as a caregiver and that you will enjoy the time you do get out. As Fred said "Nothing clears the mind like shooting a bow".
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Post by: Jayrod on October 22, 2020, 02:44:37 PM
Prayers brother I was just thinking about you the other day so good to see ya back on here sure there will be kill pics soon!! :biglaugh:
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 22, 2020, 03:12:51 PM
Thanks guys , got to learn how to do the pics now it's different than before. Will have to get my son to figure it out and show me. I'm way better at shooten stuff than this technology stuff...

,,Sam,,
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 22, 2020, 03:28:11 PM
Sam, video on pictures.

http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=169126.0
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Post by: Captain*Kirk on October 22, 2020, 03:30:05 PM
Prayers up, Sam. And condolences on your loss. :pray:
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Post by: bucknut on October 22, 2020, 05:45:54 PM
Good to see you back Sam.  I was just thinking of you the other day. Life happens and this internet stuff isn't a priority in the big picture. Hope the best for your sister.
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Post by: ESP on October 22, 2020, 06:44:14 PM
I was wandering about you. I have always enjoyed your posts. Enjoy the time you have with your sister.
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Post by: arrow30 on October 22, 2020, 06:53:04 PM
glad your back sam, we need some good killin going on around here. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Basinboy on October 22, 2020, 07:12:29 PM
Glad your back Sam. Prayers for you and your family.
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 22, 2020, 11:04:21 PM
Test pic.

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Post by: SlowBowKing on October 22, 2020, 11:23:17 PM
That's one heck of a test pic!

Glad to have you back. What a blessing for your BIL to have those times there with you in the outdoors, and knowing his wife was in loving hands. Glad to see there's still some good folks out there!
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Post by: TIM B on October 23, 2020, 05:33:44 AM
Nice hog Sammy!!
Tim B
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Post by: hawkeye n pa on October 23, 2020, 05:43:17 AM
Prayers for your sister and good to hear your back and getting out again.
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Post by: azhunter on October 23, 2020, 08:42:24 AM
Prayers sent for you and your family. So sorry to hear all your family has been going through.
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Post by: buckster on October 23, 2020, 04:51:59 PM
Praying for better days ahead Sam!  :archer:
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Post by: Tim Reese on October 23, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Very sorry to hear about the family Sam. I have always loved your posts. Glad your back.
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Post by: GCook on October 23, 2020, 06:50:03 PM
Sorry that your families suffering Sam.  Saying a prayer for your sister and y'all.
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Post by: mj seratt on October 24, 2020, 01:50:07 AM
Very happy to see you back. Always enjoyed your posts.  Sending prayers to you and all your family.

Murray
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Post by: Homey88 on October 24, 2020, 07:13:56 AM
That's rough! Stay strong! Best wishes for your family!
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Post by: Sam McMichael on October 24, 2020, 03:55:48 PM
I was very sorry to hear about your family's hardships. Many prayers will be made for all of you. It is good to see you posting again. We all enjoy your stories and pictures.
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Post by: Wudstix on October 29, 2020, 06:48:02 AM
Glad to have you back.  May God bless you for your kindness.
:campfire:
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Post by: awry on October 29, 2020, 08:02:04 PM
Sorry to hear about your family. Will say having them move in with you speaks volumes about you.

Looking forward to more pics and stories
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Post by: Terry Green on October 30, 2020, 04:04:18 PM
Welcome back Sir!!!
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Post by: TaterHill Archer on October 31, 2020, 11:47:40 AM
Quote from: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 22, 2020, 11:04:21 PM
Test pic.
Nice pic.  What bow is that?
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 02, 2020, 01:24:03 PM
The riser is a unknown ILF riser I bought off the classified here with a set of cheap longbow limbs I also bought off here. It's 62in 42ish@30 if I remember right , nice smooth shooting little rig...

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: TaterHill Archer on November 02, 2020, 09:11:43 PM
Quote from: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 02, 2020, 01:24:03 PM
The riser is a unknown ILF riser I bought off the classified here with a set of cheap longbow limbs I also bought off here. It's 62in 42ish@30 if I remember right , nice smooth shooting little rig...

,,,Sam,,,
Great looking bow and awesome pig.  Thanks.
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Post by: rastaman on November 03, 2020, 09:51:51 AM
Wondered where you had been ...good to have you back!  Prayers for your sister (and you)!