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bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby 3legged_lab » Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:59 pm

I decided to be late for work this morning and sneek in a hunt with my brother. Pre shooting time we had several flocks of birds working our spread. By the time LST came along we had 60 - 80 ducks in the decoys. It was extra dark this morning so we opted to hold off on the shooting for about 15 minutes. Waited for the majority to leave so we didn't burn em all on the first shot, then we picked them off when they came back in smaller groups. Ended up shooting 11, I think we had a new push come in.

I don't usually post personal shit like this but, about 0740 one of my best friends (who is stationed in San Diego) called to tell me that his dad, who has been in ICU for the last 6 weeks, passed early this morning. Its too bad, he was a good guy. Hell, he and I even did a few hunting and fishing trips while my buddy gone over seas.

I'm not churchy, but my buddy could use your thoughts.

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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby JGUN » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:05 pm

Sorry to hear. Prayers sent.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Redbeard » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:13 pm

That's rough JR. Sorry to hear it. Prayers sent
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby assateague » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:16 pm

Prayers sent
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby obxbufflehead » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:17 pm

Prayers sent man.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Weston81 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:19 pm

Prayers sent
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Flightstopper » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:20 pm

You got it man. At least you got some good time in with him as well
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby 3legged_lab » Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:25 pm

Thanks guys. I've been kind of expecting the phone call to come in, just hoped it wouldn't. Its always bad news when someone spends that much time in ICU. I know my buddy is taking it rough though.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Goldfish » Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:39 pm

That's no fun. My thoughts go out for you, your friend and your friend's family
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby grizz18 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:44 pm

Prayers to you, your buddy, and rest of families.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby jehler » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:08 pm

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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby broccoli » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:56 pm

Prayers up for y'all.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby BrewGUN » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:19 pm

Prayers sent.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Bootlipkiller » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:36 pm

Prayers Sent, I feel for you man I was woke up at 0300 to a phone call telling me that a coworker was killed in a car crash last night. I've known the guy since high school and I can honesty say he was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby 3legged_lab » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:40 pm

Bootlipkiller wrote: Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...

Yup, we're all dying - some just faster than others
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Mornin Beef » Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:05 pm

3legged_lab wrote:
Bootlipkiller wrote: Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...

Yup, we're all dying - some just faster than others

Sometimes I say to myself "Just stop it and change the subject, look around! Your healthy and this is all part of it. Celebrate a long life and learn to celebrate the others around you stronger." Then I look out in the yonder and see if there are any convenient stores where they got normal 6'ers. How the hell can any of us be expected to be strong a midst all this. I really think the best tribute you can give to a loved one at death is to grow stronger from it.

AT might be levitating in the barn right now as we speak cuz he found out his wife voted for O'bama. We dont know. Prayers sent 3leg.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Redbeard » Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:08 pm

Bootlipkiller wrote:Prayers Sent, I feel for you man I was woke up at 0300 to a phone call telling me that a coworker was killed in a car crash last night. I've known the guy since high school and I can honesty say he was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...

Sorry to hear that man. I've been there. No fun. You remember discussing the picture hanging in my garage this past weekend
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby 3legged_lab » Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:09 pm

Mornin Beef wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
Bootlipkiller wrote: Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...

Yup, we're all dying - some just faster than others

Sometimes I say to myself "Just stop it and change the subject, look around! Your healthy and this is all part of it. Celebrate a long life and learn to celebrate the others around you stronger." Then I look out in the yonder and see if there are any convenient stores where they got normal 6'ers. How the hell can any of us be expected to be strong a midst all this. I really think the best tribute you can give to a loved one at death is to grow stronger from it.

AT might be levitating in the barn right now as we speak cuz he found out his wife voted for O'bama. We dont know. Prayers sent 3leg.

Somewhere in there is a coherent, sincere thought-- Thanks, I think.

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby QH's Paw » Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:13 pm

My family and I will keep your friend, his family and you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby jarbo03 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:48 pm

Hate hearing this, prayers sent to all who loved him.

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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Mornin Beef » Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:07 pm

Mornin Beef wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
Bootlipkiller wrote: Hunt as much as you can boy's! We are all on a timer...
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby Olly » Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:15 am

A death is always hard to take. My thoughts are with you and the family.

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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby huntntech » Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:33 am

Sorry to hear. Death really makes a guy stop and think. Thoughts are with you and his family.
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Re: bitter sweet hunt this morning

Postby OGblackcloud » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:04 am

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