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Okay you misfits, I invited Boddington to join our little Pow Wow. If by chance he is up for the adventure and stops in, please welcome him as we would any other guest. I tried to explain to him the "Poatal Match" but I think 'you had to be there' to truly understand its history. I tried.<P>BTW, for those not having shot the targets, get to it...ya woosies! What are you afraid of, a little white charging piece of paper? Geeeezzzzz!<P>Col. Boddington, welcome to the campfire.<P>

Spike,<BR>You're certainly well connected.<P>Col.Boddington,<P>Welcome! Pull up a log and tell us a few hunting stories. I welcome your experience.

That's what I love about these forums. You get input from people with the kind of experience I'd need two lifetimes to get.<P>Whether you agree with them or not, we have Ken Howell, at least we did on the "other" site, Butch Searcy, George Hoffman, Melvin Forbes, I've seen D'Arcy Echols handle a few times, and I know that's forgetting some others. (I'd include JJ's name but you know how shy he is ). I understand Mr. Tubbs posts on one of these forums as well. Also many, many more who are just as experienced but perhaps not so well known.<P>On an unrelated thread, c'mon you guys, get with the program and shoot that Poatal Match. Spike is sending his targets in so he obviously survived the charge. But ya know, his postings do seem off somehow, like they were typed with only one hand. Makes me suspect he may he been mauled a bit .<p>[This message has been edited by Jim in Idaho (edited February 12, 2001).]

Col. Boddington,<P>Been reading your stuff for a long time--welcome!<P>I think you ought to shoot in the Poatal Match. Just be glad we're not shooting last year's format--but I suppose you always take a 5 gallon bucket to the range with you.<P>Wade

Craig,<P>I took the opportunity, while visiting Mt View Sporting Goods in Anchorage, to pick up a copy of Safari Rifles.<P>I enjoyed reading it, and learned a lot! Also borrowed the American version of the book from the library.<P>Just what we needed here, another lefty! <P>------------------<BR>Brian<BR><A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/bw_99835/" TARGET=_blank>The 416 Taylor WebPage!</A>

Ahdeegah Boddington! Welcome to the igloo. ~~~Suluuq, the resident Eskimo

Reading this thread, I could swear you guys are all talking to yourselves! Haven't seen hide nor hair of Mr. Boddington yet, but your comments are interesting nonetheless- almost as if he was actually here. <BR>Mr. Boddington, if you are reading this, me and Tex take turns getting our feet stuck in our mouths, so humor us while we take our pills, ok? We'll be almost normal in a little while - Sheister

Yes Sheister, I felt a little silly writing to somebody who may not be here.<P>Thanks for pointing out how silly we are! <P>------------------<BR>Brian<BR><A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/bw_99835/" TARGET=_blank>The 416 Taylor WebPage!</A>

Welcome indeed. I have long enjoyed the writing but as resident new guy and camp wood chopper I'll just shut up now and hope you visit. Mike.

Welcome Col. Boddington. I do hope you visit sometime (and this guy isn't pulling our legs).<BR> I read several of his articles in Rifle Shooter magazine. Any other suscribers?<BR>

Oh yeah, why are we all misfits?

Okay misfits (bh, consider it a term of endearment) talk about putting the pressure on a guy. Whether or not Craig shows is left to his own decision but I have invited him, actually I invited him to "the other place" and had to inform him we are no longer there. He replied he would try and join the chat room. I started this thread to give him a place to go and make it easy. Won't I feel like a fool if he doesn't participate.

Spike: The last thing you have to worry about is looking like a fool. You invited a friend to come visit. Its nice that you shared it with us, but it is, as you mentioned, Craigs choice. Thanks for inviting him anyway.<P>Tex<P>------------------<BR>Deja Moo - The feeling I've heard this B.S. before?<P>Apologies to Pete Millan for stealing his signature.

Spike,<P>I will be <I>very</I> interested to hear the Colonel's version of that elk hunt the two of you went on last year. I couldn't believe it when you posted the pics (how come there weren't any of the two of you together??) I want to ask Colonel Boddington if he really did ask you for tips on locating elk to put in his article. I hope he man enough to admit to wearing those flower print longjohns you told us about. But I suppose it's OK for you to rib him a little since you guys have been on more than a dozen trips together. Must be neat having him as a "close personal friend" (I believe those were your words). Anyway, I look forward to seeing him here. You're the man Spike!<P>Wade

Oh great, thanks Waders. There goes that chance of showing him we're all 'normal'. <P>If nothing else this has been a fun thread, suppose I'll take it and run with it...<P>Did I ever tell ya all about the time Craig and I hunted them gators in the swamps of Floreeeeda? Darn near lost my toes, luckly the good Colonel was carrying the double....<P>(Suluq add a few lines here and the rest of you pick up where the last guy left off. Let's see what we can do with this and show off our imaginative minds)<P>[oh man, I realy hope he doesn't show up now.]

Gotta jump on this one!<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Arial" size="2">Did I ever tell ya all about the time Craig and I hunted them gators in the swamps of Floreeeeda? Darn near lost my toes, luckly the good Colonel was carrying the double....</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>bacon, cheeseburger! The "Bodd", with his lightening quick reflexes, honed by years of typing "USMC (Reserve)", was able to quickly rip the wrapper off the McBLT (and dispose of said wrapper in an enviromentaly correct fashion), and distract those nasty 'gators just long enough for Spike to...</B> <P>Next. <P>------------------<BR>Brian<BR><A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/bw_99835/" TARGET=_blank>The 416 Taylor WebPage!</A>

Spike,<P>Is this Boddington thing for real or just another blonde post?<P>Blaine

Lets start one on our favorite gun writer, like as if he was going to come here too. Lets have a shin dig! I'll bring the muk-tuk, what you bringing?<BR>Well, Mr. Seyfried, welcome to the campfire. ~~~Suluuq

What do we need wit a lousy Colonel here? We got General Delivery don't we?<BR>BCR<BR><P>------------------<BR>A 45 BEATS 4 ACES EVERYTIME

AFP,<P>It's the real meal deal. He's been in invited. His a regular guy just like me and you, puts his pants on one leg at a time. Only difference with him is he has a 'dream job'. He seems like a very nice down to earth guy and it wouldn't surprise me if he paid us a visit.<P>BW, OMG the tears were flowing from lauging so hard.