Jeramie Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 So im a few days early. I’m off tomorrow through the rest of the weekend and likely won’t be on the net much this weekend. As of 08/22/2010 (Sunday) I will have been on Realtree for 10 years! Am I the first? Pretty cool regardless. I still remember the day I joined. The night before I watched a Realtree hunting show. Bill Jordan plugged the forums and the next day I joined at work just to check it out. First forums I had ever been on and pretty much the only one I’ve stuck with. When I started at the age of 24 I had been hunting large game at least 10 years and small game much longer. It was all hands on training. little did I know there were a lot of other perspectives and ideas out there. Now at the age of 34 I can honestly say ive learned a lot on here. I have hunted with members on here, shot bows with others, had lunch with many, talked on the phone a lot (got names wrong, eh Chuck), and generally just made good friends with a great group of people. Sadly, it hasn’t all been roses. We have lost members on here. Some have lost their lives, others had it taken. Many post their pain and sorrow for family members and even spouses. Kind of reminds you that while it’s just a little space on the World Wide Web were we all come to shoot the breeze, the world is large, people are generally good, and life stretches beyond your own personal world. Kind of humbling. All and all gang, the memories have been great. I’ve enjoyed everything from people riding rotten trees to the ground, to members with addictions to Russian women, negative cancer results, the invent of the Overkill Gang (sorry, I meant Off the Porch Gang), surgeries some will never live down, seen people become morons, the longest thread on the forums, births of babies, marriages, first guns, first bows, first kills, and so much more. Ive talked about people and events on here enough that my wife knows a lot of you by name and or situations. So to Ten great years on Realtree I say Thank You and God bless...... And a special thanks to Realtree and Scott for keeping the forums alive and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 You were about a month ahead of me, think there may have been a few others ahead of me that are still here. Sure have been a lot of ups and downs over the past 10 years. Good post Jeramie. Congratulations bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Congratulations Jeramie! It's been great to know you over the years, virtually anyway .. Enjoy your weekend and keep up the great contributions to this site. It's people like you that make this site what it is, even though you disappeared on us for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbuck30230 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 congrats man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Doing anything for 10 years now days is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 I am a year behind you and I'd have to agree with your reflections on the website. I guess it becomes a little getaway you get used to. Sort of like going to the same campground every year because you get to know the people and their stories. A lot of people have come and gone and like William says, a lot of ups and downs. Congrats on the milestone Jeramie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 The wise, forum elder has spoken. Congrats on 10 Jeramie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 The wise, forum elder has spoken. Actually its more like the nat at the forum picnic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Congratulations Jeramie! Must be something here you like to keep hangin around huh? Hope you have another great ten years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Congrats man! It sure isnt hard to see why people stick around so long, its a great place, everyone is helpful and friendly. Always givin advice and everything, I hope to be around for that long as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 You might see me turn into a moron pretty soon. 10 years is a long time to be on a forum I'd think. It's good to know this forum is great enough to keep people here that long. Congrats on the your forum anniversary to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 10 years huh? Sounds like you need to get out more often! Congrats, that's a lot longer than me. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Congrats on your 10 Jeramie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 I turned 9 in RT years about a week ago. There has been a lot of times here, both good & bad. And don't worry, I am sure some people have called me worse names than Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Great post Jeramie. Congrats to your 10th RT Birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Awesome post Jeramie. Congrats on your 10 year RT birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 congrats on the 10 years and if you ever need "the surgery" I'll be happy to help you out:gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Congrats on your 10! I'm not far behind in months but waaaaaayyyy behind on posts. :happybday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Very nice post Jeramie . Happy anniversary and it has been great knowing you too. Yes, This is the BEST place on the net for us outdoor folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 10 years is quite a milestone, congrats! I hope to see you around for several years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmoss Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Ya it will be 10yrs for me to come Oct time sure does fly !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thats great Jeramie, that surely is a long time, I turn 10 next month !!! Not sure if your the oldest or not, might be who still is on here. Here's to another 10 my friend. :beer: too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 congrats Jeramie on your 10th year. my 10th year went by on july 23rd 2010. i have met a lot of great people here and always liked the time i spent in Oklahoma with you guys. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 It just goes to show what a great place we have here :cool2: I can imagine that I will stick around to make 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Congrats Jeremey and Tony on the 10 years! its been a lot of fun on here over the last 10, I just had my 10 Anny. on the 11th of this month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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