A lot of you guys know I am going through some really serious health issues right now. I am considering selling my entire call collection. My son is an avid turkey hunter but he says a handful of turkey calls is all a hunter needs. Hard to argue with his success. I have several hundred calls from the finest callmakers out there. I am not looking for someone to come and cherry pick my calls. I would like someone to make me an offer on the entire package. I would make a package deal like this attractive for someone. I sold one of my cabins and hunting farms yesterday. I am not sure I will ever get to hunt again.
Sorry to hear this, I hate what you are going through Ricky, I have been watching my mother in law go through the same struggles for the last ten years and it's getting really bad. Prayers go out and I really hope you can get out and enjoy the spring woods this year.
Prayers for you Rickey, I too hope you can get out and enjoy the Spring woods atleast once this season. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you, but know that many people out there are rooting for you!
You are in our prayers Hunter 22. Try to stay positive and trust in our Lord and Savior.
Sorry to hear this news Rickey. You've been in my prayers and will continue to be in them. I was hoping things would work out better for you my friend. Stay strong. :mycross:
Best wishes. Hope things work out for you.
I don't know you or what you're going through, but this saddens me to read this. I hope for nothing but the best.
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Will keep you in my prayers!
Sending prayers will keep you in mind in the turkey woods
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Praying for you
I really hate to hear this Rickey! I am sending thoughts and prayers up for you and your family! :cross2:
Rickey,
I wish you well and I can honestly say you bring a lot to this site. I always enjoy watching you post pictures of your calls. I have the utmost respect for your turkey hunting knowledge even though we've never met in person. If I ever had a question as to what a call was like or its quality I would always ask you. You are in my prayers my friend.
Will
Friend I wish you well and peace.
I am still a strong young man of 47 years old and have just been told I have leukemia as of now I'm still okay but who knows what the future brings. Wish you all the best
I don't know you brother but it breaks my heart to hear someone facing such struggles. You have my best wishes and prayers.
My prayers are added Rickey. May God bless you and your family as you fight this battle.
Andrew
Been praying for you and will keep on praying for you......
Man, I don't know what to say. I just want you to know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers sent for you and your family
Prayers to you and yours Rickey. You are an important part of this community.
I don't know you, but I am praying for you!
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Rickey , I have gotten to know you over the years and I have made a bunch of deals with you. You will be in my prayers buddy.
Best of luck and hopefully recovery.
Rickey I was just thinking about you the other day and hoping the meds were working. You are always in my prayers my friend. I wish you an your family all the best. Stay strong!
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Sorry to hear sir. Prayers that you get better.
Do you have a detailed list of your collection for a buyer to determine a value?
I have always appreciated your fine taste in calls as I'm sure others do as well. Praying for you and your family.
I always enjoy your collection when you share it with us. I'm wishing you the best!
I think you should hold on to your calls. They make you happy. Play them when you can; just look at them when you have to; and only sell them if you must.
Best wishes for you. Prayers sent!
Prayers up for you Rickey, God Bless...
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Sorry to hear this. Maybe OldGobbler would be willing to allow you to sell your calls auction style to help support doctor bills. Worth asking.
Prayers sent your way for you and your family.
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I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Mr. Rickey.
Really hate to hear this Ricky. I'm with Steeler Fan. Please try to hold on to those calls if it all possible. There has to be a lot of great memories for you contained within those calls. Praying for the best for you and your family .
So sorry to hear this brother, I wish you the best.
Rickey,
Makes me hurt to hear this old friend!
May God bless and heal you! Prayers your way buddy!
Peter
From a stranger in NC. You are in my prayers sir. Sorry you are going through this.
So sorry to hear this and I wish you and your family the best. And If it comes down to you splitting any of your collection up I would be honored to own and hunt one of your personal calls. Wish I could afford your whole collection but I know what kind of collection you have. It's out of my league for sure. Wishing you the best hunter22
Prayers sent.
Quote from: SteelerFan on March 23, 2018, 05:25:34 PM
I always enjoy your collection when you share it with us. I'm wishing you the best!
I think you should hold on to your calls. They make you happy. Play them when you can; just look at them when you have to; and only sell them if you must.
My thoughts exactly...Praying for you and your family...Keep fighting the fight O.G. friend...!!!
So sorry to hear this, prayers sent R.
I don't know you or your health situation but your post makes me think about life and how fragile it really is . I will pray for healing and strength for you and your family. Jared
Rickey, I hated even reading this. I have gotten to know you through this site over the last few years. We have swapped calls, swapped money and stories about turkey hunting. I always came to you when I needed advice or information about a call, and your feedback was always much appreciated and spot on. I know how much you love chasing these birds and collecting calls. You have one of the finest call collections in this country and you can make every dang one of them sound like a hen turkey. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Prayers from all of us in Tennessee....
:cross2: Prayers!
Prayer's sent
This breaks my heart to read Rickey. Praying for you. I would really be sad to see you part with your call collection that all of us enjoy seeing pictures of.
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Keep those calls sir... we serve the greatest healer! Praying for you!
Ricky , -hang in there.
I know you must have given this some serious thought , if no one collector can handle that large of a transaction , you could try breaking them up into large call "lots" and see how that goes ....set a reserve etc
I know this is hard for you to do, I'll be praying for you , hang in there --Shannon
Still keeping you in our prayers Rickey. Be strong and keep the faith.
I hope things improve for you. I will say a prayer for you.
I've never spoke to you before that I remember but whatever you got going on it sounds rough. I really hate that for you since it sounds like turkey hunting is a passion for you. I pray for your health and comfort through these times.
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Hate to hear this. I'm like others, you collected them because they meant something to you. Hang onto them.
Unless money is a issue, keep them.
Stay positive, you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Thoughts and Prayers from NH Ricky.
So sorry to hear this, and I pray everything works out.
Mike
May the Good Lord Bless You and keep you. Prayers sent for you Ricky may you feel His presence in your struggles. Norm :bible:
Prayers for strength, peace of mind and healing sent up for you Mr. Rickey.
He who is the Almighty Healer also is the One who created the wild turkey. May His power touch you.
Prayers to you my brother. You are one of the best. I have always appreciated your contributions to our "community" here. Stay strong and remain happy.
You are an encyclopedia of callmaker information, and always willing to help our community in countless ways Rickey, to which we are much indebted to you. We've chatted a bit over the years, and you have helped me in my call buying decisions. I have always been grateful for time you have spent sharing your collection with us.
You remain in our thoughts and prayers my friend.
Thinking of you again Rickey ,, prayers sent again , --hang in there --shannon
Prayers sent Mr. Rickey
I do not know you or your situation... Reading the posts of others that regard you highly, it is apparent you are a good person, and a person whose heart is in the outdoors...
Some objects in life are more than the tools they were designed for... I have guns and hunting mementos that hold some degree of personal meaning, and bring me some degree of happiness by simply owning, seeing, and touching them at times. They bring back memories of youth, or those that are since past.
Whether or not you can hunt, if the calls bring you joy, hang on to them... Your son might find that they hold more value to him personally later on...
Maybe you can pass on some knowledge to others in using these calls as well... Knowledge of not only turkey sounds, but the joy and pride that comes with hand-made tools that help us to enjoy and appreciate the gift of nature...
I hope your health improves, and that you can find some degree of fulfillment in life and the outdoors.
I'll find a lab or fund and donate money to the research of a cure to whatever is ailing you. It may not save your life, but it may save the lives of many others. It'd be an honor to donate it in your name.
As I read the replies, it truly is saddening you are enduring whatever it is that's ailing you. It's with upmost sincerity that I hope and pray things will turn around. Trust in the Lord, he will carry you, just like the Footprints poem says.