Some of you know my wife of twenty six years left me a few weeks back to seek a better life with more material items and success in it. I just want to say since i have been a member here i have met no better people on this earth, and made some great friends thorough this site. Next week i will no longer have the computor to visit with many of you. For how long? i don't know. But hope within the year to hook back up and reconnect with you. I'm headed for the cabin in the woods along a nice river and live the simple life with nature and beauty and carry my many sticks made or traded for with friends on this site. I will make it to the post office once in a while so if you need my addy for something unfinished PM me and i will send it. I hope this site continues to bring joy in peoples souls like it did me. Happy hunting Boys and girls and "Walk in beauty." Mato Cante
Sorry to hear what hapend to you sounds like parasdise though to go live in the woods God knows ive always wanted to. I wish the best to you friend and I pray everything works out for you. Good luck and God Bless.
Vic, We can't have this Brother! I have an older computer that I was going to hook up in another room in the house. You need it more than I. We just need to get it to you. Sounds like an Iowa road trip is in order. PM me man!
Good luck to you Mr.Vick !! :D :D
Good Luck Sir, God Bless, but hope to see you here as often as possible. :campfire: :archer:
Unacceptable. Something needs to be worked out for visitations. Have a library near you anywhere?
Vic, Gonna miss our e-mails. Gonna have to let me know how to get ya your bowie knife to ya. You've been a good friend. Take care of yourself and hope it all works out for ya. If you need something just hollar!
Mr. Vic,
I sure have enjoyed pm'ing with a fellow Iowegian Tradganger. And man, what a bummer you're going through. I can't imagine the stress and grief. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers, bro.
You will really be missed on this forum. Bet you I'm not the only one that has appreciated your contributions to the forum. Hope you can take LeRoy up on his offer of the computer. And if that doesn't work you can always get a free gmail or hotmail email account that you can check out at your library.
Chin up bro, and I hope to see you soon. I'll be pm'ing you.
mato cante,
sounds like you are doing what i would do in your situation, going to the source. (and the best thing we can all do when things turn upside down) head into the forest, sit on the mother, find our balance. (and of course fling some arrows) :) my heart goes out to you and i'll miss seeing your posts and your artwork on the tradgang. this certainly is a good group of folks, you are right about that.
blessing on your journey,
enjoy the day,
Sapa Mato Wichasha
Like someon already offere I have a extra(at least one) computer if ya want it.
If not, sounds like your headed for a wonderful time away from everything, Best wishes and find a way to stay in touch,
There are many men in this world who have never tasted the freedom you are about to enjoy, And even more who have and gave it up and regretfully so, find peace it is beside every blade of grass, Man I miss living off the land,, I wish you well , check in only when you feel like it....Draw lots of blood and eat well....
Hurry back. Hap
I wish all the best to you Vic!
Hope to see you back very soon, will surly miss your posts, but look forward to the many tales you will no doubt have to share form living in such a perfect spot.
Jake
Dang Vic..not good man. What a shame. Wishing you the best :campfire:
Vic, we never talked one on one, but I have often read your words. I hate to see you loose contact with us. However, I understand what your doing and I wish I had a cabin like that to go to. Blessed be brother, and keep the wind to your face.
Derek
sorry to hear that man but somthing will come up if i could i would help but i live half way round the world god bless man and take care and keep in touch with the family :campfire: :archer:
Vic, Pm sent..... :(
It truly is unfortunate when after so many years together people find different paths in life and go seperate ways. I haven't been there, and can't pretend to offer guidance, but it sounds as if you know what path you must take for your own happiness. Often times I have seen people forced to change into something they don't want to be, and that never works out in the end anyway. Better for you to follow your heart and move forward as best you can. I am certain there is great sadness during the process, pray that it will pass for you, and hope that you will discover true joy and love in the future. Good luck my friend.
Vic, I will lift you up to The Father for guidance, comfort and for provision. I hope our paths will cross again. You will certainly be missed. Bless you My Brother!!
Kenny
Maniya washtay, kola. Maka Ina will heal you. You know where I am.
Killdeer :campfire:
Mr Vic, I wish you the BEST! Good can come from bad, and Grace is truly amazing.
Be well, shoot much and visit when you can.
I know there's always a seat at our fire for you.
Vic,
God Speed and good luck sortin stuff out. Sounds like you're headin off to a great place to ponder....
Dave
Vic,
I have never talked with you, but I have enjoyed reading your posts. Hang in there. I know when I was first divorced, the first thing I wanted to do was crawl in a hole and disappear. Sounds like you have a better place to hide. I found that my friends became more important then ever. It sounds like you have many close friends on this site, that want to be there for you. For me talking about it really helped put it all into perspective and to heal. That's what real friends do.
Mr. Vic, What ever you choose to do brother, may you be blessed doing it. That simple life sounds mighty good to me. May you enjoy every living moment of your future.
Bless you, Mr. Vic, and the path you walk. Heven forbid, but, if something should happen to my Rose, I think I would go to something like that. I would have to have my computer though to maintain contact whith "folks" - like I love to do. To each his own and may yours (whatever it turns out to be) be best for you.
Vic you know I need your new address. And also if ya need anything ya just ask Bigman. love ya Bro.<><
Hey,good luck Brother. I've enjoyed your posts. You will be missed. Hope to see you back soon.
Ed :wavey:
Mr.Vic
Been there.Good Luck and when you get an address let me know i would love to come visit!
Ron
Misu,
what could i possibly say to someone that has helped me so much and guided me with so many things without ever meeting in person. PILAMAYAYE MITAYA MISU!!!! you are a man of great vision and without your thoughts and wisdom on some of the lessons that were taught to me by the Creator i would not have been able to understand them, yet when you thought about them it became clear. you have taught me so much especially that i am not alone in thoughts and feelings about a better way of life, a simpler way of life that some many will never understand and over look on a daily basis. a great thrill in life to many is the all mighty dollor yet to you and i it is the sound of a babbling brooke, the feel of the wind in your face, the song of the cardnial, the howl of the coyote, i could go on and on but i don't need to as we both understand. i wish you well at the cabin and i hope you can find yourself and see yourself as i see you, a great friend, a strong man, one with a heart of a bear. we need not computer nor phone to stray in touch as flight of feather and song of four legged will carry our messages as they have before. i despise the modern world for what it has become but yet without it i could not have meet you, or this i am gratefull. i look very foward to the fall when i can share my beloved Adiorondacks with you and share a pipe on the ridge. i will send smoke in your honor. take care Mato Cante, Mitawa Misu!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vic,May only the best happen with you.I know it's hard to believe now ,but everything happens for the best.As life goes on it will get better.Good luck always,Ben
Vic,
I am truly sorry to hear of what you are going through, like many here I think of you each time I walk by your gift, I feel fortunate to have met you though this site.
You say, "Trad Gang sure put a smile on my face!"
I submit that you put many more smiles on the faces of people that you have touched here.
Don't be gone long my friend, it just would not be right.
Take care, and good luck,
David
just wondering how many on this site have had the pleasure of being gifted an antler pipe by Vic? absolutly awesome work and a very special gift! thanks again brother.
Vic my friend it saddens me to hear your life is in so much turmoil, but in 3 short weeks I'll be there and we can tip more than a few to the gods of women chasin',big hooters,and rich widows! I'll bring my bow form,heat strips and a few tools, so you can build that "freedom" bow we've been talking about, and then check out some of those giant turkeys that seem to be popping up in your backyard.
Vic you have went above and beyond in helping me get through my rough times and I'll never forget that, you have made a difference my friend, not just in my life but in many others as well, as witnessed by these three pages of love sent your way, the storm won't last long my friend, and if it does you have a shoulder to lean on here, and it will always be here no matter what happens.
Guys, in 3 weeks I'll be heading from N/E Indiana through Illinois and on to Iowa to visit with Vic for a while, and I'd be more than happy to pick up and deliver anything you may have for him, pm me if you have anything for our most generous brother....................Steve
PS. Vic, I'll bring some bison hide too, maybe we can build you a "freedom" quiver to go along with that purdy bow!!
vdf1 - :thumbsup:
sorry tohear what happened vic. I hope that all will go well and you can enjoy yourself in your cabin and maybe forget some of the bad thing that has happened in the past. You are in our prayers. Drake
Mr. Vic,
I'd like your new address. I go through Iowa on the way to see my son in Minneapolis. Sorry to hear about your problems, but it sounds like you're heading to a good place. Larry
I have never spoken to you before Vic, but I can see from everyone that does know you, you are a man of obvious character. My heart and prayers go out to you in your time of need brother. We are all family here on TG and when one brother or sister hurts we all share in that pain to some degree. So may peace and the Creator be with you and I pray for you that it may be so. God Bless.
Mark
May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows My Friend
Hang In There Mr. Vic, and I Feel for Ya even though WE havent Met, yet. Kind of a Been There Done That just about 4 1/2 years ago.
The Split was MY Choice though, This Time. They say 3rd Time Is Charm, didnt work that way for Me. hahaha
The Fine Folks on This Site Helped Me More than They will Ever Know, so have Faith in Your Friends Partner, and let the Woods Heal that Hurt. Bless You Brother!!
Hey Vic,
I wish you the best of everything. That trade we talked about, the quiver, still sounds good. My address is 135 Kennedy Rd. Guston, Ky 40142. Hit me with a note some time and take care in the woods. Until we communicate again, God Bless Man !!!
Danny Roberts
Vic,
Email me your post office addy........I got something special to go with that cabin along the river I want to send you.
tarz@tradgang.com
A friend of mine once told me "It's not how far we fall... it's how high we bounce back".
Happy trails.
Well said Aussie.
Vic, take it one day at a time right now 'till you're back up again.
God speed!
Larry
hey ol buddy well i been talking to you through this whole ordeal with you while it unfolded and its a truely bad situation for anyone to have to go through . I never understood how someone can take vows to death do them part and go through such a long time period 25+ years and just leave someone . In a way i think its cowardly way not to have to deal with reality and the easy way around a little rough times .which always can get better with time but alot of people dont want to put forth the effort to make it through to the better times . I prey I never go through this beleive me denise has dealt with alot in our short marriage time but we're to hard headed to give up . ( hope i aint jinxed myself dangit) . vic you know your welcome down here and were looking forward to you gettting down here to ky this summer so denise can aggravate you even more .your more like my brother than a freind and we'll be here for ya whenever you need us . Oh yeah denise says tell you to bring your crying towel cause shes going to put a whoopin on you and voodoofire1's butt's shootin bows . :wavey: :biglaugh:
Jeff,Denise-BWAAAHAHAHAHA! Where's her quarter? I wanna see! 25 yds remember? I'll just plan on bringing her a towel til I see one! Oh yeah,Vic, Don't worry, She doesn't practice!, your making this way too easy Kentuckians!!! see you soon my friends!
Good Friends Vic..... :thumbsup:
Looks like things are startin' to look better already!!!!!
Hurry Back My Friend.....
hang in there bro, take some pic's by the cabin for us!
Goodluck!!
Hatchet Jack
:campfire:
Hey Buddy, Can I put in an Order for one of Your "Highly-Praised Antler Pipes"? I WILL Pay for Mine, ok? :thumbsup:
Just in case ya get the Urge to Create!! :notworthy: :notworthy:
WOW. Thanks fellow's your words of encouragment they mean a lot to me. I ain't one to sit an whine about something so it took me a few days to get over losing a good women. I read once where life is a circle and within that circle is little circles and yet within that circles. So i know this isn't the end of the world but a new beginning in a different direction on my path in lfe. I have told Ken this, that the worst thing about this change is all the material things involved. They weigh me down thinking about what to do with them and why did i get bogged down in life with these material things. The last few days IN my packing of things I relized more than ever there is more to life than purchased items. The more i packed the more i gave away to those who could use it or think they needed it. After the last of the stuff loaded today i feel reborn. And a whole new world is out there for me. This will be my last night on the site for a while i did find out i can use my daughters computor any time i feel like it but she lives a ways away. So be far and few between contact. I have my wood shop set up in two different locations so i can fix ya up shakes. PM me your addy (tonight). As my last word on the thread. I thank you for the words and remember there is more to life than money, material things, and chasing a dream of success. It comes at a price my friends.......Mr Vic
I will call upon the ancient ones to guide and bless your steps. Find peace in nature. I hope some day to be able to call upon your experience again. Blessed be.
i will send smoke in your honor this weekend brother. Walk In Beauty!!
Here is praying for an easy path for you Mr. Vic. Enjoy life and bless you and yours.
hey you got a pm vic
Hi Vic dang you never know, from 1 week to the next whats going to happen, I will keep you in my thoughts, and say one for you. I went out for a look at the woods and I took the call you made me, glad I got it back I went in to the woods and did my best weth it did not get a call back, but I did see a lot of tracks I cant wait for turkey time. Well take care and good luck my friend.
May The Great Spirit Guide Your Arrows My Brother
Travel with a Light Heart,and a Light Mind.....
hey vic, my names cory and i dont no you but i wanted to let you know that your choice to go into the woods
hey vic, my names cory, im only 17 years old, and i dont no you but i wanted to let you know that your choice to go into the woods is probably one of the best choices you can make right about now. two years ago i had someone i thought cared about me and my family run out on us, i found myself hunting more but not for the same reason's. those woods are probably the best way to deal with any pain that your expieriencing, i hope you find what i found through your hunting, sometimes its what keeps ya going.
good luck to ya
-your new friend, cory
Mr. Vic,I've never spoken with you,but I have carried the load you have. Believe me my friend,times will much improve. You have a lotta friends backin you as you have seen here! Let me know if I can be of help.
Thanks guys no worries here, finding my place among nature and the wild world once again. My spirit is soaring with the hawks and the waterfowl that fly up river in the early morning as i have coffee on the deck over the river bank. I will keep you updated on the life of a traditional archer.
hey brother!!! good to see ya again! you better get us a few pic's!
Vic,
Remember that all days are good; some are just better than others. I too have lived what has happened to you. Believe me Brother; things do get easier with every day that passes. Need anything just let us know.
John III
ken pm'd ya my brother
good to hear your ok vic :thumbsup: :campfire: :archer: