AR - I won't be at the summer get-together. I only have limited vacation time, so I can't afford to blow it on anything that doesn't involve sitting inmy treestand or sipping margaritas on a sandy beach.

Also, I apologize forthis, but I didn't haveenough stamps to get out your christmas cards. I basically ran out after I counted the ones for the family and the cards that I already received.It's probably too lateto do them now.No real point in sending belated xmas cards, eh?Hah.I figured y'all wouldn't mind. Besides,the wifie and Ijust got fed up with filling them out. After the first 30, the novelty of filling out xmas cards really wears off.

Mike - I'll be getting that tape this weekend and I'll get it in the mail. I didn't forget about ya buddy. Have to dog-sit at my parents' place Friday night, so I'll rummage through my stuff anddig it out.

Good luck to the XX'ers still in the woods. I still don't think we're ready to wave the white flag. I've been seeing a fair amount of deer in the fields on my way home from work, so they'regetting back to their old routines.

Merry Christmas Fellas. May your bank accounts survive the New Year.

I am off work until the 3rd. I'll be hunting everyday till the season ends.

William, Anthony, Darren best of luck. I have some bedding areas to hunt the next 5 days.

Hey guys sorry it has been a while. I have been out hunting hard. I have been seeing my fair share of does but no bucks. They have all gone nocturnal. I think that the warm weather we are having is really hurting me as well. I have been out every chance I can and will continue to do so until I kill one or my time runs out their is no quit in this hunter. I hope that I get a shot at one this weekend. I may be able to slip out one morning before then just not sure yet. I will keep you all posted on what is going on. Good luck and be safe.

William

Hey guys, hope everyone is doing great!! I got some great news at work this week. I thought that I was all done hunting for the year, even tho my season runs until December 31st. I am sure you have all read my posts about me not getting to hunt at all once Christmas comes around. ell, Monday morning my boss tells me that not only is he giving us Monday off, but he is giving us Friday afternoon off too. So, that means I will get to hunt at least one more time this year. Who knows, meybe it is fate or something, maybe I can get an early Christmas gift on Friday.Good luck to everyone that is still hunting, and everyone have a Very Merry Christmas!!

Hi guys - sorry have not been able to chat much lately - been slammed here at work - tis the season! - and I think this time of the year is actually worse than tax season!

Fran - thanks - I will be watching for that!

Darren, William, Troy & Anthony - best of luck guys!! - I feel some Christmas bone preparing to hit the ground!!

Merry Christmas to all!!

Mike

Keep after it guys - that official score sheet has at least a few more entries yet to be determined. The guys from team 17 are claiming victory, and I'm sure if XX checks in a buck with guys still in the woods, things could get dicey.

Make the most of your opportunities and leave it all out there. If I had a buck tag left, I'd be right out there with ya. Good luck guys.

Hey Fran - I noticed a couple of places they had kind of staked claim to the title.

Guys - we are right out there with you in spirit! - the opportunities will present themselves - so just stay ready to deliver a XX smack-down!

M

Dont you love the preasure!!!!! I was feeling that way last year and did not even have this much support!!!

Good luck and keep up the spirit, and for god sakes...... shoot a buck!!! HEHE
I may have landed some hunting property too. I am just waiting for the guy to get back with me. All I know is its about 10 min. from the house and there are ponds and fields!! With nothing to go to next year this will be my best Xmas gift yet!

Happy holidays guys.

Merry Christmas to all my fellow XX'ers. Hope Santa brings you all something nice. My sister in law is getting married on Sat..long story (PM quiksilver for pics, she's a looker LOL), we'd all like to choke her for getting hitched on a holiday weekend. Doesn't she realize that I would rather be hunting?? LOL. Sunday evening is Christmas at the inlaws, then Christmas day is hanging out with the kids at home. I hope Santa brings me a case of beer and a pallet of batteries...after putting together a million gadgets, I'll probably need both lol. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.

Merry xmas guys. Think of this message as your formal christmas card from the wife and I. Good tidings, health, wealth and happiness to all. Here's to Saint Nick bringing Christmas cheer to you and yours. For you guys with youngsters, suck it up, because those years will be gone sooner than you can imagine. Remember, you're all getting awfully old, so take it easy on the sledriding, and remember to lift Frosty's head with your legs, not your back. Also, now that you guys are entering your silver years, you have to be mindful that buckets of wine and Christmas cookies can really play games with your blood sugar.I don't want to see anyone hurt themselves through overindulgence. Consult your physicians and maybe double-up on the Geritol or Ensure over the holidays. Haha, just kiddin'. Merry Christmas fellas.

Also, Godspeed to those slackerswho have yet to finalize their Christmas shopping (myself included [:-]). May the force be with you (us).

Sidenote: Dave's sister-in-law is super hot, but unfortunately the pictures that he sent me are fully-clothed and tasteful (you're letting me down buddy). That does suck that they're interfering with your hunting activities- gotta hate weddings in hunting season - somebody should make a law against that... I had one this year, but I skipped out on it.

And you guys still hunting, we need two deer. Git-r-dun.