" Bulldog Mikey Special " Collaboration Call !

[Shadetree Callers]

 Not too long ago we all lost a good friend , Mr. Mike Mims . He touched alot of people on this site through his messages and phone calls as well as his devotionals that meant so much to him and many of us . Shortly after he left us , I felt a need to do something for his boys . So a few of us got our creative heads together and decided to build a call in Mike's memory . The project started off when Brent Stoner and I spent a day in his shop building the body for the call . One of Mike's favorite calls was one that Jeff McKamey built for him out of alaskan yellow cedar and zebrawood . There's a funny story about the origin of that call but I'll save that for later . We thought it would be fitting to make a call in that same combo . So Brent and I made the body with yellow cedar from Jeff's shop and I added a piece of zebrawood to the base . Then I mailed the caller to Jeff and he built a zebrawood lid for it and added his woodburnt feather to it . Next , Jeff mailed the caller to Scott Witter for some decorating work . I asked Scott if he could burn a picture of Mike's favorite pet bulldog and he knocked it out of the park . The bulldog is so realistic that I am sure Mike would have said it looked just like his dog . On the left side Scott burnt the logo for Mike's beloved Alabama Crimson Tide ! The caller wasn't complete until Scott added one of Mike's favorite bible verses also .
 I would like to thank my friends  Jeff McKamey , Brent Stoner and Scott Witter for all of their help in making this come together . It has taken us a couple months to complete it but it was all worth the effort! The only bad part is that we only made one , so Scott and Adam, you have to find a way to share it ! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it ! This will always be a special call to us ! Thanks for looking !
  " The Bulldog Mikey Special " Collaboration Call !
Bob Fulcher
ShadeTree Callers

[letinmfly]

Awesome!! 

[fargobox]

This was an honor and I was thrilled to be a part of this neat collaboration.  It sure is nice to see it finally done.
Scott

[WillowRidgeCalls]

Great looking call.   

[West Augusta]

Beautiful call and an awesome tribute.  You guys done good. Mikey would have loved it.

[longbeard48]

West Augusta beat me to it.  My thoughts exactly. 
Tom

[gbblr-killer]

 

to cool for words dude..

[callmakerman]

Beautiful caller. Nice work guys.  Bill

[amims5]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you guys have done here and what you meant to my dad. I have said it many times but I think it is worth mentioning again. I honestly feel that you guys added a few years to his life. Dad had a special gift with people, and through this site built friendships and was able to use that gift to help others. In the process it helped him deal with what he was battling. I can never thank you guys enough for the extra time that I feel you guys gave my dad here. Don't get me wrong, he had plenty to live for and had a lot to look forward to. The desire to help others is what he lived for. Through this site he was able to build friendships, share the gospel and pick up a new hobby. It also afforded he and I the ability to spend more time together through making calls. I was never very great at the call making, but he enjoyed it and I enjoyed the time we got to spend together doing it. He was always in awe of the work you guys produced and would spend hours showing me different calls that you guys built. I appreciate the gesture more than you know, and this call certainly will have a special meaning. By the way, that rendition of Mikey (the bulldog) on the side of that call is scary how much it looks like he looked.

[turkey stew]

Awesome!! 
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[jmck]

Scott and Adam
After Mikes passing it was really special to log on and see Bulldogmike logged in...ya felt here was actually still signed on. We all know he has a presence here and will always be looking on here. I was honored when Bob and Brent called me about this little project. It came together really well. I must add, that Scott Witters artistic touches sent this call over the top. Scott--ya done good son----
Scott and Adam, we all think of you guys alot and look forward to your continued presence here. God bless your family friend.

[Turkeybuster]

What a tribute to a great individual the call is absolutely beautiful. If you take a close look at it you can see the respect and devotion for Mike and his family that went into the building of this masterpiece.
Ya'll did a beautiful job it's probably one of the finest long boxes I have ever seen.

Jon

[superX2]

  great job guys  

[fargobox]

Well this call and my contribution has become more than just a call to me and I suspect ole Bulldog Mikey had a hand in that.  My time spent on the phone and through emails with Jeff, Brent and Bob brought me closer to these fine men and call-makers and I am thankful for that.  Time spent that may not have happen in the way it did, nor meant as much as it did.  This tribute was the least we could have done.  I had 3 opportunities to speak with Mike on the phone and I kid you not, he genuinely did reach deeper in a certain way and I am better for it.

Mike this one is definitely for you...may your sons carry on the good chase of the old gobblers with this call in hand as you watch over them.
Scott Witter

[GR8CALLS]

Bob

I know Mike is looking down at you with a huge smile on his face! What a wonderful tribute to a very special man!

Bill