Randy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Well, I just got done with a 69 hour work week as we were on "Lockdown" due to the attack on my fellow workers. I have been very busy with that. Then, my dad had a terrible accident but as of today, he's doing much better and is looking forward to Gun Season. Now, I just sat down and realized that tomorrow, doubleA will be flying in for his hunt. First off I'd like to thank doubleA for stepping up to the plate in helping out a fellow forum member in his time of need with a generous offer to go on this hunt. With some luck, I don't think he'll be disappointed. Secondly, a big thank you to everyone else that in some way, helped out with all the other auctions and/or sent cards and prayers for Mike. (too pointer) You all are the reason this is such a great place. Thank you. Now, I'll pick up doubleA tomorrow from the airport and get him settled in before we sit in the big tower for the last couple hours of light to get a glimpse of what Saturday morning may bring. Wish us luck, and we will be sure to bring updates every night to this thread. Here's where we will be tomorrow night, and I think the temperature will be about 20 degrees. You think this texan can take it? I guess we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Surprised you don't have that thing heated Randy.:rolleyes: Hope you and doubleA have a great time. Looking forward to following along. A lot of great members here Randy, you my friend are one of them and part of what makes this place so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Dang Randy! How tall is that thing? It makes mine look tiny:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Both of you have a great hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Geeze, I'm surprised you aren't required to have marker lights on that things so that planes don't crash into it .. :eek: Looks as if tho Double-A is in for one wild hunt .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Sounds like a hoot! Take a lot of pics and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Surprised you don't have that thing heated Randy.:rolleyes: Shhhhh! Dang Randy! How tall is that thing? It makes mine look tiny:oNot sure Trey, I DO know you get nose bleeds in it! This isn't the actual stand we are hunting from, this is just where we go to watch the deer from a distance. I'll get a couple pics of the stand too. Geeze, I'm surprised you aren't required to have marker lights on that things so that planes don't crash into it .. :eek:Maybe we are???? Take a lot of pics and good luck!I will, maybe even a little video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Way too cool, you guys are going to have a blast. Have a great hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 have a great time, randy. i know you guys will have fun, and you'll get even more meaning out of our last pm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 You can base jump from that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm heading out in about 45 minutes to go pick doubleA up from the airport. I've actually never been to an airport before, I hope I can find him before he turns in to a Popsicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Wow thats a stand! Do guests have to wear a harness while sitting in that stand? Looking forward to the updates. Good Luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Look forward to reading about your hunt. Good luck, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I've actually never been to an airport before, LOL! You don't get out much eh Randy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 LOL! You don't get out much eh Randy? I always figured I had a better chance of surviving a car crash than a plane crash! Yeah, I'm scared! We made it back from the airport and we're heading out for a quick burger and sit in the tower til dark. The hunt starts in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always figured I had a better chance of surviving a car crash than a plane crash! Yeah, I'm scared! LOL. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 WTG Randy and DoubleA!! Good luck guys.....It's going to be fun to follow this hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 We get up that high around here also but we call those things "mountain ridges"! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I always figured I had a better chance of surviving a car crash than a plane crash! Actually the true odds are better the other way around. I've used enough Hurts tools in my career to know that for sure. You guys have a blast! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Wow thats a stand! Do guests have to wear a harness while sitting in that stand? No, actually he issues parachutes to everyone going up to it.!!!!!:D:D Good luck on the hunt and look forward to the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Well, we went and sat in the tower last night. We didn't see a whole lot, one doe and two bucks. One of the bucks was a small one, the other may need a bit closer inspection this morning. We got home and had a good old fashioned "fish fry", got our packs ready. (i.e. filled them with candy bars, peanuts, pistachios, and a couple venny sausage sandwiches. ) and talked for a while before hitting the rack around 10:30. The weather is cool but I think we'll hit 36 degrees today. Looks like I'll be able to turn the heater down a little. Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought to yourself,........Somethings going to die today?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Here's hoping something hits the ground today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 The weather is cool but I think we'll hit 36 degrees today. COOL!?!? We had 1 degree this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Boy, you guys know how I feel, I wish you the very best, you both deserve it.. I wish I could be with you. I certainly owe you guys a "gut" job" LOL. I'll sure stay on top of this too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 We had a great day in the stand today. The season opened at 6:29 this morning and at 6:40, Charlie whacked a nice doe that got chased to us by a pretty nice 8 pointer. He made a great 382 yard shot right in the neck! ( maybe it was 82 yards )The buck ran off and came back about 2 hours later and checked her out. Here it is: We also saw this little group of bucks: All together we saw 7 bucks, Two 2 1/2 8 pointers, one 2 1/2 year old 10 pointer, one spike, one three pointer, one little half racker and one, that we really need to get a better look at tomorrow! I think we saw about 10 doe. We had a great day and we're both looking forward to tomorrow. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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