Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: stubby458 on March 05, 2010, 05:48:32 PM
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the "swim" that keeps on giving!
Thought I would beat you or Dave to it Al!
Just one of the memories of last year's Osceola trip.
I guess I will tell the story as Al told it last year: Ted recently took a trip to Florida, and overcome tremendous odds to wreak havoc on the birds down there. Nothing was gonna stop Gatorman from gettin his birds. The trip with Dave was bad enough, but once there things got even worse. I know on one of his birds he had to risk his life to get the bird. From what I understand, he shot a gobbler across some water that was supposed to be ankle deep. Turns out it was only ankle deep if you were standing on your head!!! But that didn't stop Gatorman from gettin his bird. He dived right in and fought his way through the gator infested water and retrieved his bird!!! Way to go man!!! One thing that impressed me more than Ted's determination to get his bird was his friend Dave's (Longbeard27) true friendship to Ted. He made sure Ted didn't miss out on getting a pic of this GREAT moment!!! Dave is a true friend to Ted. Here's a pic of Ted and his bird. I'm not sure how the Gator faired. When I talked to Ted about it, he kept changing the subject!!
He is a short version of a long story.......
Actually I had asked about the depth of the irrigation canals and was told they were not very deep (except for areas that the gators had wallered out. When I got to the edge of the canal I tested the depth with one foot; no problem...a second step and the depth only increased a few inches. At that point I took a big step in an effort to get across quickly.....my feet never hit bottom! After letting out what my wife lovingly terms my "girly" scream. I think I walked on water to get to the other side. "...not deep except for the gator wallers" kept dancing in my head! After getting the gobbler and recrossing the canal (not twenty yards away was a dry crossing) I stepped out on the access road and was greeted by Dave (longbeard27) and his phone, snapping the "wet" picture and laughing hysterically! What a friend, what a trip and what memories.
Just after the "dip"
(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/stubby458/0308090832_00012.jpg)
A few hours later
(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/stubby458/106_0113.jpg)
Good luck to all who are heading out tomorrow. Be safe and make some memories!
Ted
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I remember those pics. ;D
It was worth the swim. RkLu
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I wish y'all well! Good hunting!
Mike
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Good one! That's one way to get a turkey to weigh more!! LOL! Watch out for alligators.... ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
Bill
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I don't think I'll ever forget the first time time I saw those pics Gator!!!! *aah*
Al
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I don't think I'll ever forget the first time time I saw those pics Gator!!!! *aah*
Al
I know I won't forget it and thanks to Dave the moment was preserved for all to see! Remember it like it was yesterday.
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Good Luck!! *up*
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Ted,
I would have to call that one a Classic. At least your Smokey Cane Yelper would float. (I think!!)
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Gator you may have to just post the whole story again (or Dave this is the time you step in and post up and make up what you want :) )...
That story brings a tear to my eye every time :)
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Ted I was just thinking about that the other day. Way to go GATOR. ROTFLMBO Bill
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I added a few details for those who didn't get to share in the story last year!
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I think Dave should tell the story. Ted seems to leave the part out about "Screamin' like a girl when he hit that water"!!! ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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I stand corrected, guess Gator didn't mind tellin' about the Girly scream! *aah* *aah* Way to hang with them birds man!! *cheers*
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If I didn't mention it one of you guys would have!
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If I didn't mention it one of you guys would have!
ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO *aah* *aah*
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Oh my... how I love a good story. You are very fortunate that Dave was there to capture this great moment! That's what true friends are all about!
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Oh my... how I love a good story. You are very fortunate that Dave was there to capture this great moment! That's what true friends are all about!
Yep! Planning on repaying him on day soon.........and OG will be the first to know.
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... "what a story" - glad you made it out of there alive Ted ------------ with your gobbler ... ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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Dem gator's wuz jes no match for ole Stubbs, I do hear tell he dun lassoed one on the way across that ther ditch, hauled him ashore along wid dat turkee bird, made hisself a new ride from that ole gator, yesiree he sho nuff did!
(http://i38.tinypic.com/b6q71u.jpg)
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Dem gator's wuz jes no match for ole Stubbs, I do hear tell he dun lassoed one on the way across that ther ditch, hauled him ashore along wid dat turkee bird, made hisself a new ride from that ole gator, yesiree he sho nuff did!
(http://i38.tinypic.com/b6q71u.jpg)
*aah* *aah* *aah* *aah* *aah* ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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Dem gator's wuz jes no match for ole Stubbs, I do hear tell he dun lassoed one on the way across that ther ditch, hauled him ashore along wid dat turkee bird, made hisself a new ride from that ole gator, yesiree he sho nuff did!
(http://i38.tinypic.com/b6q71u.jpg)
*aah* *aah* *aah* *aah* *aah* ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
... gee whizz Dave - I could hardly catch my breath - just too darn funny ... ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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I will always remember that one!!! Happy Aniversary!!! *wha*
Steve
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Gator.. you didn't tell us you had one sick ride... ROTFLMBO I bet she screams like a woman when she starts up RkLu
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Dem gator's wuz jes no match for ole Stubbs, I do hear tell he dun lassoed one on the way across that ther ditch, hauled him ashore along wid dat turkee bird, made hisself a new ride from that ole gator, yesiree he sho nuff did!
(http://i38.tinypic.com/b6q71u.jpg)
...don't forget the sneakers!
(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/stubby458/AlShoe.jpg)
Gator.. you didn't tell us you had one sick ride... ROTFLMBO I bet she screams like a woman when she starts up RkLu
Mike,
It took them a while to capture that "girly whine" but they got it...and man does she scream!!! *aah* *aah*
I really think the surprise of the depth and coolness of the water had something to do with the involuntary noise that left my lips at the time. *wha*
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*up*