92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Well, it took a while to get back there but I finally did it. I have not been back since moving out here in May. To start the trip off my plane was cancelled for two days, then I got stuck in Denver, but finally three days after I was suppose to arrive in Charlotte I made it. Dad picked me up from the airport and we headed straight to the hunt club in South Carolina for a couple days of deer hunting. I hunted two days straight and never once saw a single deer. I did however get my first bobcat. It was not a mature or large cat so she it did get a full mount but I do have a nice little rug. Here are some pics of the hunt club and the cat. After "deer" hunting, I headed down to Georgetown SC for Christmas. I stopped by the river house which is my most favorite place in the world and is where my ashes will be spread. After the river house was a trip to Grandpas to hang out with him and unpack all my stuff. The following morning was time to get in the ol Wood duck pond. Once again it didn't fail me! More to come..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 After one of the morning duck hunts I did a little walking around the plantation.... After the plantation walk I needed a walk on the beach to see the east coast for the first time for the year... Enough of that site seeing crap, time to get back to hunting.... The next couple of mornings were full of wood ducks and great sun rises. This was found this past year in one of our duck hunting holes... I did get one chance to get out and do some spot tail fishin. By far the best fishing trip I have done. My cousin and I landed 58 spots in 2 hours. Simply amazing!!! One more to come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 And now the trip will be ended with some South Carolina beauty, where my "home" will always be... Hope everyone had an awesome Holiday, I know I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 It sure looks like you had a good time. Did you happen to pick up a box full of beach treasures while you were there? I saw a whole bunch in those pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Got a bunch of shells. Left all the Star fish. Also, got a bunch of these from the sea. This is the true treasure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Absolutely beautiful pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Holy crap, Ben! Those pictures are downright beautiful. Nice area down there, for sure! A lot to do in that environment. Glad you got back home. Thanks for sharing your return... Good day on the woodies, say? :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStrut Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Outstanding pics, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Amazing pics Ben...I can see why you have the feelings you have for back home. What a beautiful place to have grown up and hunted and continue to hunt. Grandpa's house looks like the classic plantation styled home down south. Simply beautiful. How did those blue claws taste? Thanks for sharing the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wow! Awesome pics, Ben. Too bad about the long flight delay, but at least you made it safely and had a good holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Amazing pics Ben...I can see why you have the feelings you have for back home. What a beautiful place to have grown up and hunted and continue to hunt. Grandpa's house looks like the classic plantation styled home down south. Simply beautiful. How did those blue claws taste? Thanks for sharing the pics. Grandpas house is old. Its registered on the South Carolina Historical something something. They made this thing to hang outside that gives the original address, before some of the road names as well as the date of when it was built so the tourist traveling the area can check it out. His house was completed in 1811. Pulled from the water and into the steamer in 30 minutes, they are amazing. I have never had King crab that fresh so to me they blow king crab legs/claws out of the water when it comes to taste, but then again I feel that I might be comparing apples to oranges. Now that I am in the Pac NW my goal is to somehow catch a King crab and have it cooked 30 minutes out of the ocean. When that happens I will have a better comparison but until then the blue crab is the winner. We eat all of the crab, all the legs as well as the body. Some of the best meat is in the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Great pics Ben! Wouldn't mind leaving yankieland for that. Definately someplace I've always wanted to be. Looks like a great place to call home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Glad you finally got there to enjoy all of that!! Awesome pics too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Awesome pics! glade you had a good time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Looks and sounds like an awesome visit....once you got there! I would love to visit with your grandpa and his house..... I bet he has some amazing stories!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I wish I couldve caught up with you while you were in the "area" I know ou were very busy (it didnt help that you got here 3 days late either).... I need to visit SC Ive never been there it looks a lot like some parts of louisiana in those river pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I wish I couldve caught up with you while you were in the "area" I know ou were very busy (it didnt help that you got here 3 days late either).... I need to visit SC Ive never been there it looks a lot like some parts of louisiana in those river pics... My last day, I even made a trip to Boone, and was 25 minutes for Mountain City. Oh well, maybe next time. The last weekend of this month i will be back. My sister is getting married in Charlotte. If you would like to come party come on down! It's going to be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 My last day, I even made a trip to Boone, and was 25 minutes for Mountain City. Oh well, maybe next time. The last weekend of this month i will be back. My sister is getting married in Charlotte. If you would like to come party come on down! It's going to be crazy. The last weekend of this month Ill be in MS blowing a duck call and wasting some black clouds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog3 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 great pics congrats your bobcat and ducks looks like u had a great time welcome home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Those are some amazing pics! The scenery there looks just awesome! Looks like you had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Looks like an awesome place. Great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 well, ben. lots of comments. first, i'm happy to hear from you and glad you only spent two days in denver. did you eat at that great itilaian (chef run) restaurant in denver??? the place that tells you if you don't have 2 hours to enjoy, don't stop? mmmm. second, beautiful place for your ashes. i'm (almost) envious. mine will be in wyoming and alaska. next, i'm thrilled you had a nice trip home, and hope you get a smooth ride back to washington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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