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Heading to Wild Things next week, Bitter Sweet

Started by Bow man, January 02, 2018, 06:34:00 AM

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Bow man

Tracey and I will be leaving next week Tuesday for a 3 day hunt at Wild Things. We will be the first hunters in camp since the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear friend Andrew. We have been wanting to do this since we met Andrew right after he took over the place. We instantly became friends as we visited at events and talked on the phone.  We had planned on being there a year ago but just could not get away and at the last minute, had to cancel. We instantly started planning a date for this year. Looking forward to spending time with Andrew at the swamp.
Yes we are looking forward to being out of the shop for a few days, hunting in SC with some great friends. But will think about the the fact that Andrew is not there, and we missed our chance to be in his camp with him.

Remember life short and can be gone in the blink of an eye. Live your life to the fullest and count all your blessing each day, Hug  your family daily and tell them that you love them daily. Never put off to tomorrow or next year  what you can do today or this year.
Tracey's father and my best friend, told us this just before he lost his battle with cancer in 2009. He did not regret anything he did in his life what he did regret was the many things he wanted to do and never took the time to do.

On a business note we will not be shipping any orders either from St Joe River bows Or Thunderbird from the 9th- 14th any orders placed next week after Sunday the 7th will ship on the 15th upon our return home

Thank you to all our customers and we hope you all have a great 2018
Compton Life Member
PBS QRM

robslifts

Man I cannot wait to share camp with you guys down there. Very excited right now. We will be hunting with Andrew as he watches down on us and smiles. I feel blessed to be there with all of you guys.
St. Joe River Bows

sticksnstones

I too wish you guys could have made it last year, as I selfishly would have loved to share that camp with you as well!

From where I sit there is nothing else to do but to move forward with the opportunities we still have ahead of us. I'll be down for my first hunt there in a few months myself, then cashing in points in two states in 2018. Like you say, living my life to it's fullest.

I talked with one of his children and Don yesterday. Sounds like everything in camp is coming together and I got the menu for your hunt and it sounded very good. I haven't talked to Charlie recently, but regional reports sound good (exceptional compared to last year) and second hand info from Charlie sounds like everything is on track.

I'll be in touch with you guys either just before or while you are in camp. If anyone needs to talk to Don please PM me and I will coordinate phone numbers, etc.
Good luck down there!
Thom

Bud B.

Yes! Good luck and be sure to visit the Angel of the Swamp.

Safe travels!!
TGMM Family of the Bow >>>>---------->

"You can learn more about deer hunting with a bow and arrow in a week, than a gun hunter might learn all his life." ----- Fred Bear

Cyclic-Rivers

Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

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Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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Red Beastmaster

This years visit to Wild Things will be tough. I am so glad we can go back to say our proper goodbyes. And, of course, chase some pigs.  :)
There is no great fun, satisfaction, or joy derived from doing something that's easy.  Coach John Wooden

Pointer

My hunt is the one after yours David...for certain it wont be the same without Andrew but I plan to make the best of it and I know  I'll be thinking of him as I stalk through those woods.    I've been down there a few times but this will be my first time doing 5 days. I wish you guys luck and hopefully you take a few...(and leave some for me and Val..lol)

Good Luck!

Terry Lightle

David
You and Tracey enjoy yourselves and have a safe trip.
Terry
Compton Traditional Bowhunters Life Member

Bow man

John hopefully we will have a few pictures up and a report on hog sightings as soon as we get home to get you pumped
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keng

wishing your group good luck and safe travels. Looking forward to a report

Pointer

Thanks David...I look forward to reading about what I hope will be an awesome hunt for you guys!

jcar315

Well said! Best of luck.

Looking forward to getting to SC in a few weeks.
Proud Dad to two awesome Kids and a very passionate pig hunter.

Right handed but left eye dominant.

Proud to be a Native TEXAN!!!!!

"TGMM  Family of the Bow"

MnFn

Rob,
I hope you have great time down there.  It is a hunt I would like to do some day. Please write up a good description of your experience.
"By the looks of his footprint he must be a big fella"  Marge Gunderson (Fargo)

"Ain't no rock going to take my place". Luke 19:40

Pat B

Don't forget your long johns. It's been cold down south and 40 degs in a humid Savannah River swamp isn't the same as 40deg in low humidity.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
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Bow man

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smokin joe

Good luck. Take a lot of photos. It is a wonderful place, and Andrew's  friendship made it all the more so.

I used to go there two or three times a year, but this year my schedule only allows one trip.

Bittersweet is indeed the right word.
TGMM
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Rick Butler

My buddy Doug and I were down there in September to do some promised(and previously arranged) work on the ice house. You can feel Andrew's presence there, watching over us.
"I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. To front only the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived"- Thoreau
"TGMM Family of the Bow"

Bud B.

Rick, or anyone....

Did the doctor office building ever get moved? I know Andrew had big plans for it.
TGMM Family of the Bow >>>>---------->

"You can learn more about deer hunting with a bow and arrow in a week, than a gun hunter might learn all his life." ----- Fred Bear

Rick Butler

When we were down there it was still in Estill. Haven't heard if it's been moved to the property since then, or if there are any plans to do anything with it at this point.
"I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. To front only the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived"- Thoreau
"TGMM Family of the Bow"

Bud B.

QuoteOriginally posted by Rick Butler:
When we were down there it was still in Estill. Haven't heard if it's been moved to the property since then, or if there are any plans to do anything with it at this point.
:(
TGMM Family of the Bow >>>>---------->

"You can learn more about deer hunting with a bow and arrow in a week, than a gun hunter might learn all his life." ----- Fred Bear

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