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Title: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on March 13, 2019, 02:52:58 PM
Thought it might be fun to do something for whoever kills the biggest bird this year. I haven't reached out to anyone yet but I know I can find a custom call maker to make a customized call for the winner.

Maybe a engraved box or pot that says something along the lines of 2019 Widow Makers Big Bird? I'm open to suggestions. Thought of the idea from a buddy getting me an engraved box from David Halloran for being in his wedding. Doesn't even need to be an engraved call if most don't like that part of it. We could do a pot, trumpet, box, tube, whatever.

Everyone pitches in $5 we have $72, or whatever they want. What do you guys think? I just don't want anyone getting upset at each other. Base it off final score at the end of the contest that way its other teams/Shannon doing the policing. I could even be excluded as captain if needed.

 
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Post by: tha bugman on March 13, 2019, 03:38:03 PM
sounds good to me!
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Post by: jarbo03 on March 13, 2019, 04:19:29 PM
I'm game.

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Post by: Happy on March 13, 2019, 07:57:52 PM
I am in for it.
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Post by: spurman on March 13, 2019, 08:17:47 PM
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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Happy on March 14, 2019, 06:40:52 AM
Just a suggestion but what are thoughts on doing a travel call and send it to all the members to hunt with and sign?That would probably have to wa it until next year though.
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: tha bugman on March 14, 2019, 09:46:19 AM
Just a suggestion but what are thoughts on doing a travel call and send it to all the members to hunt with and sign?That would probably have to wa it until next year though.
I love doing traveling calls!   ;D
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on March 14, 2019, 08:49:18 PM
Just a suggestion but what are thoughts on doing a travel call and send it to all the members to hunt with and sign?That would probably have to wa it until next year though.

We did that one one year for our captain. His name was Jay. Afraid I may know the answer but does anyone know what happened to him?
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on March 14, 2019, 08:54:14 PM
If everyone likes the idea of a call for the winner I’ll pitch in $15. If everyone’s ok with it they could PayPal me the funds, comment to this thread how much so everyone can track it, then see where we end up and decide on a call. Say make a decision on a call by 4/1?
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Post by: Smooth_Operator on March 14, 2019, 11:48:44 PM
I’m good with it, how much should I pitch in?


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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on March 15, 2019, 08:54:37 AM
I would be willing to make a call for this.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on March 15, 2019, 02:14:35 PM
I would be willing to make a call for this.

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That works with me too!
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Post by: Smooth_Operator on March 15, 2019, 08:39:51 PM
I would be willing to make a call for this.

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What kind of calls you make bud? That sounds like a plan


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Post by: jarbo03 on March 15, 2019, 09:26:05 PM
I would be willing to make a call for this.

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What kind of calls you make bud? That sounds like a plan


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Just some pot calls, 3.5" slate over glass has become my favorite.  Funny thing is, i don't use one when hunting by myself.  I take 3 shells and 3 mouth calls soni can stay on the run if needed.  Calls I've made i used to call a bird in for my dad and a few friends, i gave then the calls as we were checking out their bird.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Happy on March 16, 2019, 07:07:11 PM
Let me know how much to pitch in. I don't have PayPal but I am sure I can get money to the right place.
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on March 16, 2019, 10:36:12 PM
How about I build the call, everyone pitches in a donation, or auction it off at end of season. Proceeds go to a charity voted on by the team.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Smooth_Operator on March 16, 2019, 11:05:09 PM
How about I build the call, everyone pitches in a donation, or auction it off at end of season. Proceeds go to a charity voted on by the team.

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I like it...


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Post by: Happy on March 19, 2019, 09:36:07 PM
I am good with whatever you guys decide.
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Post by: tha bugman on March 25, 2019, 01:13:21 PM
Sounds good to me!
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Post by: Gobble! on March 26, 2019, 11:33:23 AM
How about I build the call, everyone pitches in a donation, or auction it off at end of season. Proceeds go to a charity voted on by the team.

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I like it...


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Same here.
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Post by: Roughneck on April 04, 2019, 11:41:20 PM
I’m in on whatever y’all decide
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on April 24, 2019, 10:30:13 AM
How about I build the call, everyone pitches in a donation, or auction it off at end of season. Proceeds go to a charity voted on by the team.

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Looks like everyone wants that call. The teams killing some awesome birds so far.
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on May 01, 2019, 11:09:28 AM
Will be a couple weeks before i have a chance to work on it, needing a break in a bad way.

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Post by: 18javelin on May 31, 2019, 04:25:01 AM
I'm good for pitching in, I was lost on where these post were but count my donation just let me know what I need to do.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on June 03, 2019, 04:57:03 PM
Will be a couple weeks before i have a chance to work on it, needing a break in a bad way.

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How do you want to do this? Want us to send money to you and can donate it where you want or want us to donate and send you some kind of proof? I'll let it be your call. I'm not against you keeping some to cover your labor and materials as well.

If you have too much on your plate and want us to go a different route that works with me as well.
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Post by: jarbo03 on June 03, 2019, 10:31:12 PM
I can do it however anyone would like.   My personal preference would be a donation to Halees Halos, via the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  That is for a family nembers chapter,  but any worthy cause would be fine with me. I'm not worried about the cost of supplies.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on June 04, 2019, 08:42:43 AM
I can do it however anyone would like.   My personal preference would be a donation to Halees Halos, via the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  That is for a family nembers chapter,  but any worthy cause would be fine with me. I'm not worried about the cost of supplies.

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Works with me. Looks like the calls headed to West Augusta. I googled Halees Halos and found this link. http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/Hike/22_Colorado_Denver?team_id=80801&pg=team&fr_id=7569
Is that where we would donate? I'll throw in $15.
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on June 04, 2019, 08:49:25 AM
That is it. They also have a great strides walk in Billings at the end of this month.

Halee is in her 20s and living a mostly normal life, minus the hospital time. That is a big deal in the world of CF.

Type Widow Makers in the personal message to recipient box, will let my cousin know what it is for. Thanks.

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Post by: tha bugman on June 04, 2019, 10:22:52 AM
just made my donation
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Post by: jarbo03 on June 04, 2019, 10:37:56 AM
Awesome, thank you.

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Post by: West Augusta on June 04, 2019, 06:53:44 PM
I'll make my donation soon.  A friend daughter has cystic fibrosis. She just went through a double lung transplant.  For the first time in her life she can take a deep breath. It's a great cause.  Be an organ donor also. 
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Post by: jarbo03 on June 04, 2019, 07:19:37 PM
I'll make my donation soon.  A friend daughter has cystic fibrosis. She just went through a double lung transplant.  For the first time in her life she can take a deep breath. It's a great cause.  Be an organ donor also.
That is awesome to hear. The advancements over the last 10-15 years are amazing.

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Post by: West Augusta on June 04, 2019, 08:43:52 PM
Done,

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Post by: Smooth_Operator on June 04, 2019, 10:53:12 PM
Just seeing this, I’ll make a donation tomorrow, good job guys


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Post by: Happy on June 05, 2019, 06:42:12 AM
Donation sent
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Post by: Gobble! on June 05, 2019, 09:04:29 AM
Done.
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Post by: 18javelin on June 05, 2019, 09:28:09 AM
Headed to the site now, I've met this young lady and she is a sweetheart.  Great choice Jarbo.

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Post by: Smooth_Operator on June 08, 2019, 10:51:47 AM
Which member did you guys donate to? Or does it matter? I will put in a donation when I get an answer from one of y’all, thanks guys


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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on June 10, 2019, 09:52:10 AM
Which member did you guys donate to? Or does it matter? I will put in a donation when I get an answer from one of y’all, thanks guys


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Made my donation to the one with the most donations. I wasn't sure if it mattered.
Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on June 10, 2019, 10:23:04 AM
Amy Stadel is Halees mom,

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on June 10, 2019, 10:31:31 AM
Slate and soundboard should be here this week, then we'll get started on the call.

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Post by: spurman on June 10, 2019, 02:03:34 PM
Donation made to Amy Stadel 
Display Name: spurman
Personal email message to participant: From Bill (spurman) on Old Gobbler.
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Post by: jarbo03 on June 10, 2019, 02:09:41 PM
Donation made to Amy Stadel 
Display Name: spurman
Personal email message to participant: From Bill (spurman) on Old Gobbler.
Awesome,  thank you!

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Post by: jarbo03 on June 17, 2019, 11:25:02 AM
Goods for call came in over the weekend, will get to work soon. 

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Post by: Smooth_Operator on June 17, 2019, 11:28:20 AM
Made my donation last night, although I forgot to mention my Screen Name


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Post by: jarbo03 on June 17, 2019, 11:51:10 AM
Awesome. Thank you.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: jarbo03 on July 11, 2019, 04:19:31 PM
Have all the parts for the call, I've started putting it together. Will finish as I have more time.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on December 09, 2019, 09:13:45 PM
Have all the parts for the call, I've started putting it together. Will finish as I have more time.

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Any pictures of the final product out there?
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Post by: jarbo03 on December 10, 2019, 12:45:11 PM
Not yet. Talked to the winner and plan is to get it out before spring season starts.

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Title: Re: Whats the teams thoughts on having our own Window Makers competition?
Post by: Gobble! on December 11, 2019, 04:48:00 PM
Not yet. Talked to the winner and plan is to get it out before spring season starts.

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