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To the top! Amazing job everyone!
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This is awesome. Well done gents!
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you know it's probably too late now but in retrospect someone should have donated some wrapping paper to TnBigBore, from the looks of things hes going to go through a ream of paper and a mile of tape.
Help keep our sport going. take a kid outdoors!
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Sorry for the radio silence the last week or so. Threw my back out and have been in the bed. Just wanted to let everyone know that we have received many, many packages and handed them off to Trou's mom this morning. She was in tears when we parted. You all cannot know how much your generous gifts will be appreciated. I am so thankful for all of you. The people at this site are the very best I have ever met.
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TN, Thanks to you, for caring enough to go into ACTION for this family!
Merry Christmas to you, and hope your back is doing better.
Dave
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TN, Thanks to you, for caring enough to go into ACTION for this family!
Merry Christmas to you, and hope your back is doing better.
Dave Couldn't have said it any better than that. Merry Christmas to all!!
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So... how did it all turn out?
Stories! I want to hear about their reactions!
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This is awesome. Well done gents! Absolutely! Sorry I'm late to this party. This should be a regular activity on the 'fire. I'd be glad to help legit kids/families getting into hunting.
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Here is what I have found out so far as far a clothes and shoe sizes:
Troy:
Age 14
Shoe Size 11.5 or 12 XW mens
Shirt Size 2XL adult
Ally:
Age 10
Shoe Size 5.5-6 girls
Clothes 10-12 girls
To simplify matters, just mail any packages to me:
Neal Bates
1630 April Drive
Warrior, AL 35180
423-303-6167 if you need to call me or text
Make sure and include your name and address written clearly if you will. The kids' mother is so grateful that she wants to be able to send thank you notes to each of you.
She said that the kids have not mentioned anything is particular that they want (other than clothes), as I am sure they knew better than to ask for much.
Some have asked for my paypal address. Unfortunately, my paypal account has been suspended since someone paid me for a Marlin and were not discreet in their comments. Sorry about that.
Again, thank you all so much for your generosity. You are truly helping out good kids that are in need.
I did not contribute to this cause to get a "thank you", but since it has been 6 weeks and I have not heard anything, I have to wonder if you, or the family received my package? donsm70
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Just in case there is any doubt in anyone's mind, let me assure you that you are dealing with a stand up guy. I live an hour south of Birmingham and all of my dealings with Neal have been face to face. I even got to meet his family and his wife's folks once when I delivered some stuff for him when he was out of town.
I suspect that one reason he has gone to bat for this family is that his own family has been facing medical issues for some time now. They have faced those issues head on and Neal has made sure that his kids have not been limited in their life's experiences.
I'm sure that Neal went to bat for this lady and her children in the same manner that he did for his own family. My hat is off to him and his efforts.
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Thank you for the kind words Pres.
My wife received a call from Troy's mom a few days after Christmas and a few days ago just to say how thankful she was for all the generous gifts received from the members here and how it made her kid's Christmas. I did not keep a running talley of all the gifts for my records, but many packages were received. Included in the gifts were the following that I remember:
Burris Scope
Cabelas Food Saver
2 pairs of hunting boots
WalMart Gift Cards from two people
.22 ammo
243 ammo from two people
scope mounts and rings
hunting knife
clothes and art set for Ally
hat and backpack
I am sure that I am forgetting something, but these are what I remember handing off to Troy's mom.
Please know that this family is extremely grateful for what they received through your kindness and generosity. It will not be forgotten.
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i sure hope we get to see a picture posted next fall of a nice whitetail laying next to a grinning Troy. you did good TnBigBore
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Glad to help out. Thank you for putting this all together and adding a little joy to their life.
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