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Offline fargobox

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In memory of Stubbs
« on: April 25, 2012, 08:44:34 PM »
This is indeed a special call.  I received a call about 7 months ago from a fine man in Virginia asking about a custom call.  He asked if I could build a call for his brother in memory of his brothers turkey dog who lived almost 10 years but died of cancer in 2010.  He explained that his brother was and still is at a great loss without his favorite companion and turkey dog Stubbs. This man explained further that this dog was incredible when fall hunting the birds...simply perfect.  In our discussion I learned that this man is paralized from the waist down as a result of a tree-stand hunting accident many many years ago.  His brother since then, about 20 years ago, has taken his brother, the man who orderd the call, turkey hunting every spring.  I was given a series of pictures and told to create something that would honor the memory of Stubbs and the place where the brothers live.  On the call you will see an old fence with a gobbler thundering behind and in the background 2 distinct mountains--they are from where the brothers live.  On the other side, is the tribute to Stubbs.  Stubbs sits proudly next to 2 fine gobblers, for which he was largely responsible, and draped over a huge tree stump, long since turned into drift wood.  This is a sacred place to the brothers and their family/friends where they take all their hunting pictures.  These images are directly from pictures I was given.  Next to this is a portrait of Stubbs done in lighter shading to simulate that he is still with us...looking upon us with pride as the brothers continue to share the love they always have and the great tradition and sport of hunting.  I was very moved by this commission and it is with great pride that I send this call on it's next journey to Virginia to be enjoyed for generations to come with Stubbs fondly on their minds and hearts.




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Offline turkey stew

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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2012, 08:49:11 PM »
Awesome work on that caller! I`m sure they both will be extremely happy with the craftmanship and sound!
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Offline GSLAM95

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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2012, 09:03:07 PM »
Stunning work as usual and that is a nice story as well.  Thank you very much for sharing it with us..
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2012, 09:31:47 PM »
That is a great story Scott!! You made the caller into another artist masterpiece!! Great Job!!
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2012, 10:01:46 PM »
Awesome work Scott *up* *up*
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Offline AlanKrow

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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2012, 03:54:18 AM »
Great Job.. *up* *up*
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2012, 05:23:39 AM »
Awesome work Scott. They will be very pleased.
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2012, 06:08:10 AM »
Scott , that is a great story.  As always. The artwork. Is outstanding  thanks for sharing the story and the call .  *up*
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Offline superstrutter

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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2012, 06:06:10 PM »
That is one sweet looking call, great work Scott! *up*
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2012, 06:49:39 PM »
Bet that you enjoyed making that one Scott.
The brothers will surely enjoy it.
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2012, 07:13:21 PM »
 *cheers*
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2012, 08:44:01 PM »
Love the story line...call is even better than you described. *up*
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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2012, 10:04:34 PM »
What a great looking call!  I am sure the two brothers will be moved by this beautiful piece of art. 

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Re: In memory of Stubbs
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2012, 09:12:32 AM »
Great job! *up*  I'm sure they will both be very happy!
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