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Old April 7, 2012, 10:42 AM   #1
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Hunter bags monster Turkey....

Five year old grandson got his first turkey this morning.....weighs half of what he does. How many hunters can make that claim? (heehee)




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Old April 7, 2012, 11:01 AM   #2
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Good job and have fun eating that monster.
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Old April 7, 2012, 11:28 AM   #3
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Papa Rembrandt,

Does your heart good when they succeed doesn't it?

Know the feeling.

Congrats to the little fella(and you too).
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Old April 7, 2012, 04:15 PM   #4
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5 years old? That is awesome, congrats to both of you.
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Old April 7, 2012, 08:30 PM   #5
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Awesome. Congrats to both of you guys.
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Old April 7, 2012, 10:59 PM   #6
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way to go!

You have set a young man onto a path that will bring him comfort and joy for the rest of his life. We need more like you and him (he?).
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Old April 7, 2012, 11:30 PM   #7
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^^Agreed. I waited to comment until I'd seen a pic. Work internet filter blocks most pics The smile on his face is priceless. I truly hope my daughters want to hunt with me. GOOD STUFF!
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Old April 8, 2012, 02:11 AM   #8
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That is awesome....My G-son is 4....I can't wait for him to go huntin with me....
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Old April 8, 2012, 11:38 AM   #9
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Rembrandt, what type of gun is the little guy using?
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Old April 8, 2012, 11:42 AM   #10
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CONGRATS to the T-REX KILLER,Good job
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Old April 8, 2012, 12:08 PM   #11
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Rembrandt, what type of gun is the little guy using?
20 gauge Mossberg pump w/red dot, these are nice little shotguns for small framed kids.

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Old April 8, 2012, 12:09 PM   #12
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Thank you. Need to get my son one of these.
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Old April 8, 2012, 06:44 PM   #13
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Beautiful bird young man, nice shootin dude.
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Old April 10, 2012, 03:07 PM   #14
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very cool picture. I love to see it when kids get in to the sport.
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Old April 10, 2012, 09:43 PM   #15
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Which one is bigger? The turkey or his smile?

OUTSTANDING!!
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