Guys I finally got some time to write up the story of our 25th. camping/turkey trip 2012.
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We started out at 10:00 a.m. on April 11th and headed toward the National Forest mountains of VA in Craig County. We got there and parked the camper and unhooked it. We preset up the camp for our 18 day stay and went to bed early and finished setting up the camp on Thursday, April 12th. We went out on Thursday & Friday and listened for birds and completed the camp that afternoon.
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Opening day started at 4:00 AM. Although we all heard birds low on the mountain on Thursday and Friday, it was not a good day to set up and kill a bird for the 1st day. Most of the birds were high on the mountain.
Sunday, April 15th we had our annual family/friend BBQ cookout. All the guys at the camp provided the chicken and everyone else attending was to bring a covered dish. We had a total of 17 people there when we said grace before eating and we had a lot of food. The kids had time to play in the creek and we all had time of fellowshipping together.
We all heard birds and killed a few nice ones and here are a few pictures of our camping trip.
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We had a great time and I am unable to tell it all but this may be the last camping trip.
Richard is 67 and was the man that took me out under is wing 25 years ago. This year he has not been in the best of health and only hunted a few days. He has been to the Doctor a few times, Richard had to go and have some testing done just before we all went to camp and he may have prostate cancer and its not looking good. I ask that you pray for him and that the test come back good.
Brian
congrats,i wish i could take out the man that got me into this addiction.
Congrats and my prayers are sent for Richards health and recovery.
Prayers sent. Congrats on the memorable trip
Looks like a great time at Turkey Camp ! Congrats on the gobblers ! Prayers sent for your friend Richard.
God Bless
Ricky :newmascot:
looks like you had a good time. prayers are sent for Richard. I see one problem. I"m not in any of the pics. Now your mail will be forever late. :TooFunny:
Way to go, Brian.. You guys really know how to roll. Congrats onthe nice gobblers and prayers said and sent for Richard.. Mike
Outstanding !!! Keep up the good work .
:icon_thumright: thats alright
Brian, congrats to you and everyone at Turkey Camp.
Looks and sounds like you fellas had a blast again this year, that's what it's all about.
Hope all works out for the best, prayers sent.
HC
Looks like alot of fun. Wheres the screaming ankle biter? Prayers for your buddy.
TRKYHTR
Brian, that is one of the posts I look forward to every year. Congrats to all on the hunts.
Hope all turns out well for Richard.
Quote from: vaturkey on May 15, 2012, 09:03:46 PM
Looks like a great time at Turkey Camp ! Congrats on the gobblers ! Prayers sent for your friend Richard.
God Bless
That's what it's all about right there! Thanks for sharing the pics, looks like a great time in camp. Prayers sent for your buddy.
Looks like a good time Brian, Richard will be in our prayers and I would bet that he would want you to carry on that turkey hunting camp tradition no matter what fork in the road is ahead....
Loks like ya'll had a great time--thanks for sharing
Great pics Brian. I was glad to get by for the cookout. Yall are definitely out of the way. Glad we finally got some rain. The woods have sure been dry.
Quote from: CASH on May 16, 2012, 03:53:57 AM
Brian, that is one of the posts I look forward to every year. Congrats to all on the hunts.
Hope all turns out well for Richard.
I couldn't of said it better.
Great post and pictures Brian.
Prayers sent for Richard.
God bless!
Looks like a lot of fun!!
Been waiting to see this post for a while since your from VA. Looks like a great time and best wished to your friend Richard.
Good deal, Brian. Were you able to take any of those longbeards with the "Old School" 11- :OGturkeyhead:87??
Richard called today and said the doctor called today and he had the test results. He asked for Richard to come to the office on May 23 to discuss the results. I appreciate your thoughts, prayers and kind words. Richard isn't just a good friend and mentor, he's my uncle. He & I have spent alot of time in the turkey woods hunting. We have alot of hunting memories that will last a lifetime. I hope that we have many more hunts to come in the future.
Will keep you posted as new information comes my way.
Thanks again.
Brian
Prayers on the way :bible: :cross2:
Great pics. Looks like a great time. Congrats on some dandy birds.
Praying for your friend.
Great Pics!!
Prayers for Richard and many more years of hunting for him!!
God Bless,
David B.
Looks like yall had a blast, prayers sent for your buddy! :jesus-cross:
Great story and pics Brian, always a great read! :icon_thumright:
Congrats on the fine birds, and prayers sent for Richard's health. May God be with him, and with all of you. :cross2: