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All Hunting => The Ol' Skinnin' Shack => Topic started by: jmck on May 05, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
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Well---the bragging dad here in full admonishment...... ;D
I am so blessed with the three daughters I have, first of all HEALTHY and great gals....they are very athletic and good students.
Hannah, my oldest is the one on my brochure with her first bird. I have never pushed them to go, but this year the two little gals(LeighAnne and Allie) asked me to go hunting ---they wanted to try it. I was ELATED to say the least. I get nervious when they are going with me. I never get that way when I am going for myself.
LeighAnne got her bird---she was determined and made time. Allie never cancelled her SOCIAL and practice times to make it happen. She told me last weekend that she wanted to go saturday. Boy was I excited at the chance. Spent all week watching birds to make it all it could be. Well, Thursday night, got a dreaded call from my buddy that he had his daughter and she wanted to hunt the place....all my scouting 2 longbeards would be not to Allies aid. I was in SCRAMBLE mode and had to line up something for a first timer in one day ......the heat was on. I so wanted Allie to experience the THRILL of this sport and not the agony.
Went into a brand new place and had founf 1 gobbler and 2 jakes there.....we snuck in , got in the blind and he started gobbling well before normal time. I was happy she was all smiles hearing that much. Well, he hit the ground and I could tell it was time to get her ready as he was closing up the hill.....THEN I realized on the hike in with a cooler, the blind, 2 chairs ---that the recoil pad on ther 20 ga was gone *fall*....I decided what she wouldnt notice ---she didnt need to know, kinda like the Nitros and the Rhino choke I slipped in on her also.
The bird showed, stood his ground and gobbled looking in our direction, and he just eased back down the hill for no know reason....I sank !!! We gave him a few minutes as he continued gobbling and tried him again....here he came. Ya should have seen her---the breathing was strained to say the least...hahaha. She felt that feeling we all get---her stomach was in her throat---she said---daddy, I am so nervious----I calmed her down until it was time ...she made a great shot on the actor---bet she heard 75-100 gobbles out of the actor=----what a first bird for her and a great introduction to this great sport we all love.
I am a blessed man
Allie and her first gobbler---take note of "THE BOOTS"
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the PROUDEST dad alive today
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Nice one congratz to u both
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You have done a good job buddy.
Congrats on three fine daughters and congrats to Allie on a FINE trophy gobbler.
Nice boots. *lol*
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Congress, Allie ...
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Outstanding
*cheers*
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Congratulations Jeff!!! There is nothing any better than watching the excitement of a kid after that experience.
Clint
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Congrats.. RkLu
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Jeff,
having a young daughter myself I can imagine how proud you are in that picture *up*. Thats a memory she will have to share with your grandchildren for sure.
Congrats to you both and great photos! My daughter said she loves her boots.
are their trout in that stream??? *up* *up* *up* *up* *up*
The Guthridge family
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Man I know you are excited and I am happy for you....We both had great weeks this week...it doesnt get any better than that!!!
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Congrats to u and your daughter! Great day and a fine trophy! I like those lucky boots. She is an official Twisting Creek Pro Staffer! *gobble*
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Not much to say Jeff, the pictures and your story tell it best, blessed you are sir..a great pocket full of moments you'll always hold dear
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Congrats to you both! I can't wait to take mine.......
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way to go JEFF.. i think i seen the boots before.. ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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Jeff,
having a young daughter myself I can imagine how proud you are in that picture *up*. Thats a memory she will have to share with your grandchildren for sure.
Congrats to you both and great photos! My daughter said she loves her boots.
are their trout in that stream??? *up* *up* *up* *up* *up*
The Guthridge family
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I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU GUYS AS I HAVE 2 GIRLS MY SELF, GOT TO HUNT WITH ONE OF THEM THIS YEAR BUT NO BIRD, BUT THE BEST PART IS AFTER 15 YRS HUNTIN WITH HER IT NEVER GETS OLD, AND JUST AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME!!! *cheers*
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*dance* Congrats to Allie and yourself Jeff !!! Great Pic's and a fine looking bird! Priceless Memories for a lifetime !! *cheers*
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Congrats to both of you!!
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That is awesome my friend. Its amazing to watch your children be successful at something that means so much to you. The memories shared in the field with them, will last a lifetime. My hats off to ya !!!
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Congrats guys. Proud day for sure Jeff. Nothing like experiencing a great hunt with your kids. You are a lucky and blessed man my friend.
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Congrats to both you and Allie!! *ride*
I'm glad you have had such a blessed seeason Jeff, you deserve it buddy. *cheers* My kiddos are 5(boy) and 3(girl) and I can't wait to share the woods with them, if the good Lords willing.
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WTG Allie!
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Jeff,
I still think you are in danger of getting pulled over and getting a ticket for "having too much fun" this season! *gobble*
Congratulations to all!
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Good job Jeff!...Thats great!
Did she notice the recoil difference when she shot?
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Congrats Jeff and Allie!! What a thrill that must be. I can't wait to experience that for myself! Great job!!!
Lee
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that littel gun of thirs I modified....I got one of those mercury recoil reducers (for a 12 ga as thats all you can get) and MIDIFIED it to fit in the 20 ga to help them out. In doing this--the origional fitted simms recoli pad I had for the gun woouldnt fit. So I bought a slip on Simms pad...been on there 3 years and never came off.
I about paniced inTHE MOMENT when ya knew the shot was about to happen when I noticed the pad was gone. So---in "car salesman" quickness---just like the Notro's she had no idea she was about to shhot---I decided she didnt need to know.
As you all know---in the moment with the ADRENILINE rush---she never even mentioned the recoil ;D
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Good deal on the recoil!...Im proud of her!...Oh yea...love them boots too!
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Awesome stuff Jeff! Nothing better than sharing the passion with a son or daughter.
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Many congratulations to both of you and all your daughters! *up* *up* *up*
And I also have some fond memories of those "sporty" boots. Fortunately, my daughter has currently grown into some of my son's hand me downs.....
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Congrat's to you both.
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Just don't get any better! Congrats!