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Just wanted to say to those who were there how much I appreciate and enjoy my time with this great group of people. Last year, I was mostly a stranger to you. This year I was greeted as an old friend, and I can�t tell you how much that means to me. As one of the more senior members, I probably spent more of my conversational time with the older guys than with the younger. And I know I hardly talked at all to a handful of you, though that was entirely by accident. (HAJ, I was very pleased to meet you, though we didn�t get a chance to chat. My fault, and I was as delighted as any to see what a great time your lovely wife was having.) And some of you A-type personalities may have got more of my attention than others because you�re A-type personalities, but some of you quieter guys (and you know who you are) are equally well worth knowing, too.

I certainly hope to be able to meet up with some of you at other times of the year, and I pledge to make more of an effort to see that happen. My heartfelt thanks to the core group of guys who put this together each year. Steve, Bob and Pat are right there at the center of things, but there were others who put in extra effort to make things go smoothly for the rest of us, too. Steve, especially, deserves a place in heaven. First one there, I think, and I know he was the last one to leave, making sure everything was squared away.

I came home a happier and more serene person. That won�t last, of course, but I�m feeling pretty good right now, ,and I�ve got a fine eating-pig in my freezer. Thanks, all of you guys.

trying to figure out how kill one next year?

it was a good time. i just wished i spent a little more time talking with some of you guys.

anyone heard from my BFF yet?

It's no easy task being Pat's personal bartender for 4 days, but it's what I do.

Just wanted to say to those who were there how much I appreciate and enjoy my time with this great group of people. Last year, I was mostly a stranger to you. This year I was greeted as an old friend, and I can�t tell you how much that means to me. As one of the more senior members, I probably spent more of my conversational time with the older guys than with the younger. And I know I hardly talked at all to a handful of you, though that was entirely by accident. (HAJ, I was very pleased to meet you, though we didn�t get a chance to chat. My fault, and I was as delighted as any to see what a great time your lovely wife was having.) And some of you A-type personalities may have got more of my attention than others because you�re A-type personalities, but some of you quieter guys (and you know who you are) are equally well worth knowing, too.

I certainly hope to be able to meet up with some of you at other times of the year, and I pledge to make more of an effort to see that happen. My heartfelt thanks to the core group of guys who put this together each year. Steve, Bob and Pat are right there at the center of things, but there were others who put in extra effort to make things go smoothly for the rest of us, too. Steve, especially, deserves a place in heaven. First one there, I think, and I know he was the last one to leave, making sure everything was squared away.

I came home a happier and more serene person. That won�t last, of course, but I�m feeling pretty good right now, ,and I�ve got a fine eating-pig in my freezer. Thanks, all of you guys.

Nice old 30-30s are cool.

Another one in the books.....

After four hours to reflect while driving (I don't count the first 14 hours because conversation with Jim is a lot more fun than reflecting.......informative, a little disturbing , but fun)!

A lot of what I would have said has already been put down, so I'll not waste the time. Steve, thanks for the hard work organizing this fiasco. You make all this possible (well...you and Pugs' lists).

I had a blast walking the ridges with a great group of guys....CT, Bobby, Mac, Rattler, Doc and J. It's been a while since I've laughed like that. Bobby, don't mind that empty case, the .45 will be well cared for.

Pat and Dan, outstanding job...thanks! It's difficult to be told "no you can't help" so many times for a guy with my personality but I survived. I'd have [bleep] something up anyway.

The new faces were a welcome addition. I won't use the word "hunt" but given what a guy like Rich has been through, I'm glad to see him come down and get out on his feet and shed some blood. Steelhead, well what can a guy say. He's exactly what I had prepared for (yes, that's a compliment).

BG and his son were, as always, great to talk with. It's actually interesting to see a young man want to associate with guys like "us". I did note that they stayed in the Masters' Quarters this year.

Jerry, it was great to see you again pard. I wish I could have helped with the stress from the prior week. Thank you for bringing Mr. Bagwell with you. Speaking of, it was an eye-opener for me to watch his videos/pics and learn more (Jim provided my formative education) in regards to the Sharps and its capabilities. I particularly enjoyed the "twofer" on warthogs.

Bob was, as always, taking the most abuse with the most patience. A finer gentleman you will be hard pressed to find. J-Dub got schit done with the handgun this year in honor of 'Hornet....and brought beer!

Jeff, thanks for brining some "dessert" and I had a blast talking ball and knives. I was happy to meet one of the "TN Crew" finally.

Schit....I know I forgot folks and didn't mean to. More to follow.

George

Enjoyed is an understatement! That kinda sums up the weekend. Where else would a po' public servant get his mitts on a beautiful double like that. To actually take it out and bloody it........