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Title: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 25, 2011, 09:23:25 PM
I showed my dad some of the wonderful looking calls on this site this weekend when he was up turkey hunting.  He was very impressed with them and said they were neat.  I was planning on giving him a hint for Christmas that I would love to have one.  Well tonight him and mom called saying that they looked at some calls but did not want to order one because they did not know what I wanted.  So he said, pick one out and it is yours.  I asked why and he said, "you love to turkey hunt and we want to get you a call."  Now the hard part, picking out a call from one of the wonderful call makers on this site.  What pot call would you pick?

Also, my mom called and told me what my dad said about me.  He told her that I was the best hunter he has ever been in the woods with and that I have forgot more than some will learn.  I can not believe he would say this because we know a lot of good woodsmen.  It was an honor hearing that from him.  I am very blessed to have great parents that support my hobbies of hunting and fishing.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Trevor2 on April 25, 2011, 09:28:39 PM
Congrats! Definately a hard decision, good luck with ur choice
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Hognutz on April 25, 2011, 09:50:57 PM
Congrats on the gift, and the love shown by your parents..Mike

May I suggest the ''Squealing Hen''. It's a dandy..  ;)
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 25, 2011, 09:54:34 PM
I would get the squealing hen but there was only one left at the store the other day so I am guessing it is gone.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: doepee on April 25, 2011, 10:06:28 PM
what kind of pot you looking for , slate, glass, alum.?
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Bustabeak on April 25, 2011, 10:09:09 PM
Congrats on the call I'm sure it will be a good one for years to come just because it was from your parents no matter which one you pick!  And you can never get enough support for the things you love to do!
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 25, 2011, 10:16:02 PM
I don't know what surface I want yet.  I have 4 makers that when I see their calls make me say, I want one of those.  I don't know if I should post their names or not.  From what I have read, all of them are great guys and make great sounding calls.  This is going to be very hard. 
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: PureGold on April 25, 2011, 10:30:05 PM
Warbird Makes great calls! I have a few and love each one of them. I also like my david halloran  crystal mistress.  Good Luck!
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: mossy835 on April 26, 2011, 12:05:38 AM
Write the four names down on a separate card put them face down do a good shuffle and pick one. I used Pappy and I am sure there are many here that can do the job for you. You will be pleased and I a sure any of the four would work with you if you did not like the call.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: TRKYHTR on April 26, 2011, 12:35:30 AM
Glad to see your parents supporting you like that. Good luck with your choice. There are alot of great call makers here. I own a few from some of the call makers on here and they all sound great.

TRKYHTR
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: hookedspur on April 26, 2011, 08:13:19 AM
Quote from: Hognutz on April 25, 2011, 09:50:57 PM
Congrats on the gift, and the love shown by your parents..Mike

May I suggest the ''Squealing Hen''. It's a dandy..  ;)
Im sure hes very thankful for you help Hognutz  :happy0064:
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Basser69 on April 26, 2011, 10:24:53 AM
Don't they want to adopt another big kid? Congrats on a great gift and support from them.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: bowhunter84 on April 26, 2011, 10:42:23 AM
my family is very supportive of my hunting and fishing just like yours. it means a lot to me as i'm sure it does you. my dad was one of the best woodsman i know of. i have gotten several hunting items as gifts over the years from my mom and dad and every one of them are very special to me.


good luck on your choice!
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Hootowl on April 26, 2011, 10:49:46 AM
Not to burst you Bubble But I have never heard a Hen squeal when being bread?
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: Wrangler95 on April 26, 2011, 11:01:19 AM
 :anim_65:

Very nice gift,congrats!!
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 26, 2011, 11:33:12 AM
Okay, I need to ask you a favor.  Name the top 5 calls you have or would like to have.  I need to make a list and do some shopping.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: lightsoutcalls on April 26, 2011, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: Hootowl on April 26, 2011, 10:49:46 AM
Not to burst you Bubble But I have never heard a Hen squeal when being bread?

I have never seen or heard a hen being bread... is that like charades?  Oh, you meant "bred"...  just funnin' ya.   ;D

Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: bird on April 26, 2011, 11:54:55 AM
You know I really hate seeing threads where someone ask for who makes the best this and the best that.  It always creates some type of drama or heart burns between members.  And if a call maker jumps in there and pimps himself or a pro-staffer pimps the guy he represents is way beyond tacky.  All it does is turn into a popularity contest.

bird
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 26, 2011, 12:02:24 PM
Good point Bird.  I guess I should ask that if you have a call to recommend, send me a message.  I do not want hard feelings on this site. 
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: bird on April 26, 2011, 12:06:46 PM
Quote from: wisconsinteacher on April 26, 2011, 12:02:24 PM
Good point Bird.  I guess I should ask that if you have a call to recommend, send me a message.  I do not want hard feelings on this site. 

:z-winnersmiley: :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: mnturkey on April 26, 2011, 12:07:25 PM
sounds like your parents are great people and also the raised a good son.
I have a couple calls from people on this site and they are all good.
It would be a hard choice.
Best of luck with that choice.
Just a thought maybe pick 3 or 4 calls and let mom or dad make the final choice.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: TauntoHawk on April 26, 2011, 12:44:20 PM
Lights out aluminum

David halloran slate

are the 2 I really want right now
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: TANK on April 26, 2011, 01:22:12 PM
I would go with Pappy. He does a great job, and his calls are very reasonable in price. I personally have 5 of his calls. If you are wanting a pot call I highly recomend a wild cherry dual purpose slate over glass with a osage striker........You can't go wrong with this recipe, lol.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: M,Yingling on April 26, 2011, 06:12:53 PM
Sounds like you got great parents ,, lot fine call makers here on this site  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: BOFF on April 26, 2011, 06:59:03 PM
Why not take 3-5 call maker's YOU like, and write down the name and the type of call, and let your parents pick it out of those choices. That way it will still be a surprise, but in your wishes. I honestly don't think your gonna get a bad call from anyone that's been on this site for any length of time. 



God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: bird on April 26, 2011, 07:28:57 PM
Quote from: BOFF on April 26, 2011, 06:59:03 PM
Why not take 3-5 call maker's YOU like, and write down the name and the type of call, and let your parents pick it out of those choices. That way it will still be a surprise, but in your wishes. I honestly don't think your gonna get a bad call from anyone that's been on this site for any length of time. 



God Bless,
David B.

That is a very good suggestion!  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: runngun on April 26, 2011, 11:49:08 PM
Congrats, good things happen to good folks. Simply payback. I recall your post about helps the kid wanting to get some calls and you helped him get them!!!!! No good deed goes unnoticed.

Good luck and God Bless
     Ray
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: barry on April 27, 2011, 05:02:19 PM
Quote from: runngun on April 26, 2011, 11:49:08 PM
Congrats, good things happen to good folks. Simply payback. I recall your post about helps the kid wanting to get some calls and you helped him get them!!!!! No good deed goes unnoticed.

Good luck and God Bless
     Ray

Good Karma!
Now the hard job is picking out a callmaker from whom you want a call...'cause it's a bunch of guys on here that make some sweet turkey callin' instruments!!!
Title: Re: Gift from mom and dad!!!
Post by: wisconsinteacher on April 27, 2011, 08:49:53 PM
Well I talked to my mom tonight and asked her if she was cool about this idea and she said yes.  I thought it was something my dad came up with and did not talk to her about it.  I then told her I would send some pictures and they could pick one out of the one I like.  She said no, you pick out the one you want.  I am getting a little closer to picking out the call maker.