Tominator Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Got a call from my dad tonight, my Uncle Ted isn't doing too good. Uncle Ted was the guy, who probably, almost as much as my dad, got me into hunting. The late 70's, early 80's in Ohio were probably the low point for hunting in our area. Small game was struggling due to a few harsh winters, and deer were darn near nonexistent, but Uncle Ted would call me and ask if I wanted to go out, and I don't think I ever turned him down. Uncle Ted loved to hunt birds, but pheasant were few and far between so we switched to grouse. We'd drive down to Mohican or Woodbury and walk for hours. If we heard a bird we felt lucky, if we saw a bird, we were ecstatic. I don't ever remember either of us actually getting a shot off. I know for a fact we never bagged one. Nevertheless, we went out, walked around, got lost, ate a sandwich, tossing an apple core to Penny our GSH when we were done. I remember I always sipped his coffee, and I always hated it. Did not understand how anyone could drink that stuff. After lunch we'd walk and get lost again until we found the car and then we'd go home. Uncle Ted carried a Winchester Model 12 until it got too heavy for him. He bought an Ithaca Featherlite when I was probably a junior in high school. He loved that gun, but I don't think he bagged too many animals with it, because soon after I went to the service he stopped hunting. Uncle Ted is a veteran of WW II, he served in New Guinea with the occupation forces, I remember him showing me his Japanese rifle he brought home. Uncle Ted just turned 85. Include Uncle Ted in your prayers tonight for me, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You got it Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 prayers on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 prayers said, chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonBowling21 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 prayers your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I wish your Uncle Ted all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You got it Chris, prayers on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You got from here, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers from both Steve and I for your uncle Ted and all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You got it, best wishes for Uncle Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Done deal Chris. I like your Uncle Ted just from what you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 good story Chris and best wishes/prayers for your uncle Ted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Knee mail on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers sent your way.. Hope your uncle gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledrop Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 prayers sent my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers said Chris, I sure do hate to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers on the way Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers from both Steve and I for your uncle Ted and all of you. Yes, and God bless your Uncle Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thoughts and prayers go out to him and your family. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Prayers for your Uncle Ted and Family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Uncle Ted went to be with the Lord today. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog3 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 my deepest condlences to u and your family i lost my father in law last yr to cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sorry for your loss Chris. He sounded like one heck of a guy. Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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