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Old 11-01-2007, 04:37 AM   #1
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It has been one of those seasons this year with working 3rd shift and 2 boys and this lack of sleep is bringing me down (Family comes first). Put that with not much action out in the woods I am already wore out mentally and I have been hunting hard. I have a 11 day gun hunting trip coming up and its going to be hard and long in this state of mind. I am going to attempt a all day bow hunt Friday with rut kicking in. Maybe just looking for a pep chat here. Put this with last year being my first mature buck harvest with a bow and adding pressure to myself this year. I should know better but I want that feeling again it was something special and now I crave it!
Maybe 6 hours asleep later today will help thanks for letting me get this out. Now carry on and get out hunting.

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Old 11-01-2007, 04:43 AM   #2
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One shooter buck and you will be back in the game.

Then again a good spoonin might get your other head back in the game.
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Old 11-01-2007, 04:45 AM   #3
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all it takes is 1 hot doe!!!

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Old 11-01-2007, 04:46 AM   #4
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Mention spoonin and look who pops in lol
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Tony, just get out there as much as you can and enjoy the outdoor experience, thats what keeps me motivated, after hitting that deer this mornign with my car has got me motivated to kill em all.
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Old 11-01-2007, 05:02 AM   #6
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Tony, You got it right man, Family and Job come first. Thats what being a Man is all about, Priorities! When hunting becomes a grind, step back for a day or two. Get refreshed, the itch will come back strong. This is a past-time, a hobby, nothing more. I've heard and even used the word "pressure" myself this year. I think what that is, is the desire to succeed. We all have to prove that we are "worthy" hunters to each other.

To me, guys prove that morewith their words and actions,than the mounts on the wall. To me, you seem like a dedicated Dad, a good man, and a guy who would be a hell of a lot of fun to have in camp! Some years we will be successful and some years we won't, because we set high standards. That's hunting brother..measure your success by what you come home to..the memories you have..all you need is some perspective. Walk the woods with the memory of Dad in your heart..your steps will be lighter the trees will have more color and every deer sighting will renew that strong desire.
When you come home to an anxiously awaiting family there are stories to be told,and success or not, they will still hang on your every word. How can that, be failure?
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Old 11-01-2007, 05:06 AM   #7
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AMEN to that Bob and you nailed it, the Dad factor of not being here a huge part. A special thank you for this buddy!
I have 1 hour left and I am home to bed. I shall see you all soon. I really think I need to get this whole dad passing out of my system it has been almost 8 months and still have not. Take care and god bless.
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Tony, You got it right man, Family and Job come first. Thats what being a Man is all about, Priorities! When hunting becomes a grind, step back for a day or two. Get refreshed, the itch will come back strong. This is a past-time, a hobby, nothing more. I've heard and even used the word "pressure" myself this year. I think what that is, is the desire to succeed. We all have to prove that we are "worthy" hunters to each other.

To me, guys prove that morewith their words and actions,than the mounts on the wall. To me, you seem like a dedicated Dad, a good man, and a guy who would be a hell of a lot of fun to have in camp! Some years we will be successful and some years we won't, because we set high standards. That's hunting brother..measure your success by what you come home to..the memories you have..all you need is some perspective. Walk the woods with the memory of Dad in your heart..your steps will be lighter the trees will have more color and every deer sighting will renew that strong desire.
When you come home to an anxiously awaiting family there are stories to be told,and success or not, they will still hang on your every word. How can that, be failure?
Wow...you should design those motivational posters we see in classrooms and office buildings.

Honestly though, that's quite touching, and its obvious you wrote that from the heart.
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Old 11-01-2007, 07:32 AM   #9
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He sure did


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Here's a Wis. buck for motivation






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