| From: Bode
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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This story starts about 6 years ago when he started shooting his dads old right hand bear cub. Within a few months discovered he is left eye dominate. Decided to switch him to lefty so bought him a Mathews Genesis and he made the switch. Within 6 months he advised me he wanted to shoot a recurve or longbow like my friends and I. Got him a Matrix and he went through a light set of limbs and then a heavier set. About a year ago bought a Trad Tech Black Onyx ILF from a fellow waller and our friend Kasper Bertch gave him a set of Trad Tech 40lb limbs making a 58" bow. We started out light and by summers end we had the limbs maxed out. He only draws about 24" so maybe 30#. He was shooting very well by the end of the summer and beating a lot of the adults at 3d tournaments. So now he just turned 10 and wants to hunt. I advised not until we get some snow as I wanted the tracking to be easy. Well we got 18" the last 3 days of Nov so time to hunt. I have a ground blind set up on my property made out of sand bags and he practiced out of it late summer. We set up and saw nothing the first evening. The 2nd night things went better and just before sundown a button buck came in. Aidan's breathing went through the roof but somehow after several moments he got things under control. The deer turned broadside at about 7 yards and I gave him the ok. The hit was a little far back but perfect up and down. Not bad for the first shot ever taken on a game animal. We decided to wait until morning to track as we were able to watch the deer for about 15 minutes till it was out of sight. At first light I carried the sled and Aidan tracked. The deer was only 100 from the blind. The meat was cool so probably could have followed up that night. Better safe than sorry. This was one of the best hunting experiences of my life to share this with this special little boy. I'll never forget the excitement in his voice and eye's
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| From: hemi cj
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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That's great. Congrats to you both...
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| From: Stickbow Felty
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats. You have a hunting partner forever now.
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| From: JHPope
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Very well done...by Grandpa and Grandson and whoever else was involved through the time period...You both have a lifetime memory to cherish.
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| From: Onehair
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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I love it
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| From: muddyIA
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great post, congrats
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| From: GUTPILE PA
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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That is so AWSOME My little friend !!!!
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| From: bowbert
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Wow! Great job!
Bret
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| From: Wapiti - - M.S.
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to both of you, good story too.
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| From: Stringmaker
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Wow, that's great . . . I know the feeling as I was in the stand with my son's first deer and it was with a bow! Well taught and well executed! Way to go . . .
Michael
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| From: limbolt
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Making memories that will last a lifetime. Congrats to you both.
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| From: Brian Peters
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great story, great pic, Thx for sharing !
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| From: bodymanbowyer
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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That's awesome for you two. To be with him on his first deer. I've a grandson,hes gonna be 11 this New Years Eve. I hope I can be with him when he gets his first longbow or recurve Deer. I can only imagine how you two feel. One day and I'll know. Congratulations. JF
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| From: nrthernrebel05
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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I know how proud you are of him. You have taught him well. Good Job! from one Grandpop to another. Tell Him I said Congrats!
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| From: stykman
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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You are so right Doug. I have only granddaughters, (five to be exact) but the oldest says she wants to hunt. She turns 7 this month so we shall see how it goes. Loves to shoot her bow with her dad when he practices. Just hope I have enough time to experience what you have Bode.
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| From: HighNTree
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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The smile on that kid's face is priceless! Congratulations to Aidan and a hearty thanks to his granddad for introducing a boy to a lifetime of hunting adventures!
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| From: DarrinG
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Awesome!!!!!!!!
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| From: badgerman
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to you and your grandson---this will always be special for him. I also spent lots of time with my grandson from the time he was 5 y.o. He is now 20 and he shot a nice 8 pointer this year with a Hoyt Buffalo bow, which i proudly gave him. These experiences are never forgotten. Joel
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| From: hawkeye in PA
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats and thanks for sharing!
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| From: MichaelArnette
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Post of the year! Thanks for sharing and congratulations
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| From: Pip
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great Job.
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| From: romanator
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great job Grandpa Kent,and a great photo! Super Congratulations to Aidan; WELL DONE!!
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| From: KyPhil
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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That's really great, and a great pic as well!
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| From: Steve Milbocker
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Well done !! A big congratulations to you both
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| From: arlone
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to Bode and Aidan! That's a great story and picture, thanks for sharing.That's a nice buck for your first Aidan, I've shot a couple just like that!
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| From: Kwikdraw
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Wonderful story, way to go Gramps, great achievement for you both! He'll never forget! Congrats!
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| From: greenmts
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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congrats!
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| From: Matt Ewing
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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That a great start young man! Nice work gramps!
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| From: longdraw
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your story.
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| From: uphuntn
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to both of you and thanks for sharing...
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| From: Clydebow
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great, congrats!
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| From: Homey88
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats! That is really awesome to see!
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| From: Homey88
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats! That is really awesome to see!
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| From: Jeepman
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats.A memory that will last him a lifetime,great job to you to.jeepman
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| From: Buzz
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to him.
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| From: HillbillyKing
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Great Job LiL Guy ConGrats to you ALL !!!
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| From: deerhunt51
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| Date: 02-Dec-16 |
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Congrats! Way to go!
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| From: Bode
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Thanks y'all. I really appreciate the support. It was cool beyond cool. The arrow is another story. I shot a turkey with it and then a pig in Texas. The pig broke it off. I cut his arrow @ 26. I put a 100 gr brass insert in a 500 spine arrow with a 150 grain wensal woodsman elite. We have had lots of threads about how many pounds is enough. I think this pretty much sums it up!!!
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| From: T-Hawk
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Great job, congrats.
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| From: Old School
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Fantastic! Well done Aidan and Grand Dad!
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| From: CMF_3
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Wow, that is awesome!! Can't wait to take my sons, they are a bit young now.
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| From: Pa Steve
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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That picture is priceless!! Congratulations to Aidan. That is quite an accomplishment for a ten year old boy!!! Congrats also to grandpop for teaching Aidan the traditional way in these times of instant gratification. Well done.
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| From: mangonboat
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Congrats to Aiden and to you for teaching him to be a bowhunter the right way! I hope you kept the feet to make Aiden a bow rack from his first deer.
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| From: Arrowflinger
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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That is Awesome!! He will be hooked now. Congrats to you both on a job well done!
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| From: >>>---Shad---->
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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These are my favorite hunting stories. Well done!!!!
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| From: reb
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Ts the way to go.
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| From: jimreed
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Congrats to Aidan !!
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| From: redhawk847
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Congrats Sir to you both ! You have planted the seed and it will grow.
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| From: Archre167
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Congrats to you both! I can't think of a better experience, you both are very lucky. Keep it up!
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| From: OBH
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Perfect ending to a great story, congrats.
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| From: Irish Archer
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Great job, and congrats to you both.
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| From: Bob Rowlands
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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Good job to the boy. Nice thread. Thanks.
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| From: Brian M.
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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OUTSTANDING!!! Big CONGRATS to the little man.
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| From: Babysaph
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| Date: 03-Dec-16 |
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You should be ashamed of yourself for getting that kid addicted :) that's is a great story
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| From: Murray Seratt
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Wonderful-for both of you. Proud of both.
Murray
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| From: Gramps
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Excellent, congratulations!
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| From: Wild Bill
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations, wonderful picture and great story.
I'm envious. My grandson just turned 5 and I would like to have a photo and story much like yours, someday Lord willing. God Bless.
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| From: Let 'em fly
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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All great lessons to learn young. He has many years to perfect and use for future game. Congrats! To both of you.
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| From: Bentstick54
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Congratulations to both of you. Great to see grandson following in grandpas footsteps. Grandpa should be very proud. No better way to bond.
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| From: KyStickbow
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Congrats to the both of you!!
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| From: WV Mountaineer
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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Awesome. May the Lord Bless you both with many more
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| From: papadeerhtr
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| Date: 04-Dec-16 |
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That is absolutely awesome great story! hope I can do that with my grandson someday.
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| From: RAU
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| Date: 05-Dec-16 |
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Incredible! Congrats to you both!
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| From: Bode
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| Date: 05-Dec-16 |
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Thank ya'll for your kind comments. Would love to shoot a 3D tournament with Aidan and each and everyone of you so you could meet the young man. If any of you are ever coming through North Dakota please get in touch with me.
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| From: mikeaw64
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| Date: 05-Dec-16 |
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What a great story and memory! Congrats to you both.
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| From: South Farm
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| Date: 06-Dec-16 |
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That deer, and the fact that his Grandpa was with him, will be forged in his memory for life. Awesome!
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| From: Quickfeather
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| Date: 06-Dec-16 |
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Great job and look at all that snow.
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