Life is good

[Pappy]

Thanks Guys, it is something special for sure. Had a great weekend and down to 3 more days at work. The time has really flew. Had a great retirement breakfast this passed Friday and got to say my good buys , although I am at work this week , I am in and out a lot so it was good to see most everyone together last week. Here are some pictures of all that has been going on. Frist Margaret Ann.
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[Pappy]

My girls, Margaret Ann's bow cut to length, 20 1/2 N-N. Little John going out for a hunt. He looked lie mister Gadget.
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[Pappy]

Jon going out for an evening hunt, Chuck showed up for some knife work.
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Chuck also keeping the fire going, Brandon showed up for some bow shooting practice before Sunday morning hunt and I got the tip over lays on Margaret Ann's bow.
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[Pappy]

Also got the snake skin on her bow and Chuck got a bunch of nice blades cut out and ready to work with. I wanted her bow to have skins and horns from the farm. 
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[Pappy]

Then the hunting started, we had 9 deer checked in over the weekend, for as hot as it was I thought that was pretty good, also had 1 given to me, I always love that. I didn't do any good but did have close encounters with 2 bucks.
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[Pappy]

Margaret Ann's bow braced, I think I may miss my weight just a bit. Trophies for the 25th White tail Classic, notice the traditional have the horns on the right side.
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[Pappy]

Nice supper of Venison BarBQ , more deer checked in and the awards at 9pm sharp Sunday night.
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[Pappy]

We give out awards for the best score on the 3 man teams and also award for the overall best score in Traditional and compound. It was a great weekend filled with lots of stories and laughs/good food and friends. This will be my last post of pictures from this desk but hope to have my office set up at home in a few days and my plan is to get up early/probably not this early  and spend some time on PA and some reading before I get my day started. We will see how all that goes,    I am sure it will take me some time, been doing this for almost 37 years so some adjustments will be in order I am sure.  :)Hope yall had a good one also. Life is Good.
 Pappy

[osage outlaw]

Something tells me Mrs. Joanie will be spoiling that new grandaughter      Pappy, I but you will be busier now that you are retired.  That's how my Dad was when he retired.  He says he don't know how he had time to work before.

[bjrogg]

Thanks for sharing Pappy, man what a weekend and certainly a good time for retirement. I'm betting you'll still be getting up early. It's hard to break that habit and if your at all like me it's just really nice time of day. Especially if you can sit and enjoy it.
Congratulations to everyone and Bless you All
Bjrogg

[mullet]

Looks like a heck'uv a fun weekend. Congratulations to Kevin on the nice deer.

[Parnell]

Wonderful to finally catch up on here, Pappy.  Heart felt congratulations on your retirement, granddaughter, and all of life's goodness!

We are fine down here.  It's been an absolute whirlwind from Irma but thankfully our damage is minimal and we are beginning to feel a sense of normalcy, again.

It is amazing how life will throw so much at us all at once!

Again, so pleased for you, Miss Joanie, Beau, and Christina.  I'll show Angie pictures of Margaret Ann. 

I hope this is the best fall season you've ever had...seems you are off to a very very fine start!

[Otis]

Fine looking granddaughter Pappy.  I think Miss Joanie likes her.  Have a great retirement and enjoy that little girl.

                       David

[paulsemp]

Congratulations to you and your family! I saw how soft you were with my daughter,  I could only imagine how soft your granddaughter will make you pappy......