What a beautiful way to summarize that day and honor your friendship with Mark. It isn’t going to be easy, but we will rally and beat the cancer. God works in mysterious ways.
Thank you Kevin and Craig for being there with us on Saturday. You are the best!
Nothing is better than hunting with family and building those shared memories. The peace and serenity you enjoy on the Minnesota property is priceless. 
I am proud of your commitment to making it a place where you can share your passion for not only harvesting big bucks but developing a quality deer hunting environment. Being able to do that with your father and sharing with other family makes it even more special. 
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I must warn you that it’s not cheap to maintain but it’s better than what I was using before.
Hmm – better than what he was “using” before. IT WAS ME! 
Thank you Kooty! – however, he made me carry the shotgun too, and didn’t feed me 
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I thought she WAS 25!
Thanks Chris! It looks like I need to read some of these posts more often. 
Sorry I kept Brad from coming to the shootout. 
I am sure we will get to see most of you during bow season or minimally at the Buck Party in January!
I have been fortunate enough to spend many days on the water, with a great guide 
and many other fellow IDO members who are great fisherman/sportsman. 
I like trolling for a much simpler reason, serenity. When out in the open basin, you rarely have to deal with any other boat traffic. I cherish my time on the water where I can escape from work and stress. So it is not all about the fishing, it is about the “experience.” 
I also had the honor to meet Jason on a couple of occasions, one at our home and the other at the Cannon Falls Turkey Banquet. (See pictures above.) You could tell by speaking with him how much he loved his son and the outdoors.
Brad and I were able to stop by his memorial service yesterday and meet his parents and sister and see Dominic, definitely a “mini” version of his dad! You could see by the video tribute and pictures of Jason just how much he treasured his family and friends and his passion for the outdoors. He will me missed…
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Breasted it out, cut into strips, marinated one side in tariaki the other in buffalo sauce, grilled, then ate! I thought they were very good and my 7 year daughter liked it as well so thats always a plus.
This sounds really tasty – I am going to have to try your recipe. I can’t wait!
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$1025.00, too rich for my blood. Maybe Brad can bid on it.
Tina is the bidder in that family
After the Turkey Banquet last weekend the checkbook is closed – Brad and I are bad influences on each other!
But thanks for the words of encouragement Pat
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Rumor has it Brad needed to rent a uhaul to get there stuff home
Pretty close – Brad and I are a bad influence on each other with our live auction bidding! I had a great time. It was fun to hang out with you guys!
Thank you for the hospitality Joel
Now I can’t wait for turkey season
I think that you deserve to get a new gun for this season
(and some new camo pants, a new jacket, boots, face mask, etc. etc. )
Seriously, if you do decide to buy the gun, I will be very interested to see how you like using it. I still haven’t decided on one for my own. I have been using Brad’s gun but at some point, want to get my own.
We have several platters, spoons, tupperware dishes, a crock pot, etc that was left last night. If you think you might have left something, please send a pm to Brad.
It was really fun to see everyone!
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Only 10 more days until the Gold Member Big Buck Party!
Make sure you RSVP to Brad of who and how many are coming! Remember significant others are very welcomed to attend. Last year, there were quite a few Ladies there.
Rob,
Thank you for referring to me and your better half as “Ladies.” 
Honestly, I am really looking forward to seeing/meeting everyone and their spouses. It will be cool to put names to the faces of so many people Brad talks about.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
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Very interesting & unique.
I better warn Tina…before Brad sees this!
They do not have a balcony like that…..
BUT WE DO!
I think it is a MUST for a First Mule Deer Harvest!!!
Very cool!
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In addition, we hope to take our kids with us next year. Both of our sons and daughter are avid hunters and know each other and therefore would make it a really special trip.
I am looking forward to it Dad! Great Post! I have listened to your stories of your hunts for years! I would love to have the opportunity to join you at goose camp.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I also had the pleasure of hunting with Craig and K.C. that day. Watching K.C. work was the best part of the hunt. I am so sorry Craig…
This one is for you Little G Nick truly believes you are a Cat Lover!
Welcome to the site Ben!
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Happy birthday Brad…make sure Tina pampers you today!
No kidding Thanks Mike!
Way to go Rufus! Thank you for sharing the pictures. He is such a great dog!!!!!
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Yeah, I want to see the 31″! I would hold out until you get it Tina. I committed too fast…almost 2 yrs later and I still haven’t seen a 31″
Does that mean you will be driving my get away car on Saturday! 
I can’t wait to see you guys!
Rob et all – thank you for all of the well wishes!
Thank you for the well wishes – my motto for our life together – I can’t control him I can only try to contain him!
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No thanks… I already have a good retriever – Lip Ripper!
Sounds like your bro-in-law has some good pups!
Wouln’t Brad be surprised if I caved in to the kids and got a puppy Happy Father’s Day?????
Great Tom! I was hooked after my first time in the field. I love watching the birds and it is so peaceful early in the morning. This makes me so excited for my seasons….
This recipe looks great! I can’t wait to try it.
This looks awesome. I wish I would have seen it before the weekend. Now I will have to figure out a night this week to try it out!
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I can also say they were really good
How about them little toastettes with the venison on them…. they were also excellant !!!
All the food was great at the party , I wouldn’t mind having that toast/venison one , they rocked….
Thanks guys! I just posted the baguette recipe. I can’t take all the credit. Brad and I invented this together.
Rob just a call out “thank you” for allowing me to have another 4 am wake up call tomorrow Your camera man woke me up this morning!
Good luck tomorrow. You should have another beautiful day in the field!
Sounds like a fun hunt – great Tom!
I can’t wait to get out there!
