Checking it...

I 'm not gone i've been a lil busy trying to get my 1st deer EVER. I did pretty good, the first turkey was a better thrill though. That's my future turkey caller BTW.

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RE: Checking it... - 11/7/2009 7:41:11 PM

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What a cutie,

and cowgirl boots too!!! Oh yea very nice buck for a first. W/blackpowder???
Dan a word of advice on the little one. If she shows interest in dance classes, buy her a horse it will be much cheaper in the long run.

BTW I clicked the percentage in the lower right corner and set it on 10% to view your picture.

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RE: Checking it... - 11/7/2009 8:30:52 PM

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Nah I used a rifle, i brought the ML out today and missed a hog at 40 yards. I rushed the shot, I stumbled upon them and they started to move off and I rushed it. Clean miss high with a round ball found the impact in a tree. Was a high shot. Hmmm, horses ya say?

Yea I have no idea how to post them a normal size...

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RE: Checking it... - 11/8/2009 7:00:14 AM

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Nice deer and sweet little gal on tail gate. Is that a coyote over the back fender behind the deer? Mark was wondering and me to.

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RE: Checking it... - 11/8/2009 8:13:36 AM

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Good way to start Dan! Your little girl looks delighted too.

Horses cheaper?!? Not in my world. My wife is an equestrian eventer who shows in 5 states in the region. Let me give you a bit of a breakdown.
1. Initial cost of the horse.
2. Getting the horse Vet checked.
3. Stabling & Feed
4. Buying saddles (jumping & dressage)
5. Getting reins, bits, stirrups, and assorted steering gear.
6. Saddle pads.
7. Blankets, sheets, and raincoat (cold rain is awful on any mamal).
8. Lessons weekly x2 (jumping & dressage).
9. New shoes every 4 weeks.
10. Vet bills for when he hurts himself playing around in the pasture with other horses, or if he gets injured in competition.
11. Nutritional suppliments.
12. A truck & trailer to get horse to & from lessons and shows.
13. Entry fees to shows.
14. Gas for vehicle to get to & from shows & lessons (an F250 gets thirsty pulling a heavy trailer).
15. Hotel/ Motel fees OR the cost of a living quarters trailer (a camper & horse trailer built together).
And on, & on.

You get the idea. My wife rode as a child and drifted away from it. I suggested she try it again when she was minding my business more than I was. It may be the smartest thing I ever did and it may also be the dumbest. Two of her horses have won "Horse of the Year" for their level here in N.C.. But the payback is minimal. She is pretty consistently ranked in the National charts, but is a long way from the Olympics (or anything close, really).

Jim

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RE: Checking it... - 11/8/2009 11:03:50 AM

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My hat's off to ya 1Morgan ,,,,fine deer .
You've had quite the success for your first year at hunting. CONGRATULATIONS !

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RE: Checking it... - 11/8/2009 3:27:47 PM

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My guess the fur in the background is rover checking out the deer

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RE: Checking it... - 11/8/2009 7:29:58 PM

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Hehe, it's my neighbors dog, some kind of german, wire hair, bird dog. Looks like a fraggle with a fuzzy face.

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