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Thankful...for the tag!

This Thanksgiving, there are many things I am thankful for; my family, my friends, good job, good health... but I am thankful that I get to spend so much time with my dad in the fall as we hunt. As you can see, it paid off! I shot a 10 pointer this morning. I will give you the complete story in my next blog (and I will show you more pictures) but until then thank you to each and every one of you that reads my little blog and leaves me encouraging comments. Hope you are enjoying Thanksgiving weekend!!!

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  1. ErinNovember 25, 2011

    Disclaimer: even though, during my interview with Rabid Outdoorsman, I said I don't wear pink hunting clothes, that Under Armor with monkey thumbs is one of the warmest layers I own.

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  2. Rabid OutdoorsmanNovember 25, 2011

    NICE!!!!!!

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  3. LB @ Bullets And BiscuitsNovember 26, 2011

    Congrats!!!!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011

    Erin I sincerely want to say congratulations. My dad is in a better place right now and miss him very much but I do enjoy reading your posts about the times you spend with your dad.

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  5. ErinNovember 27, 2011

    Thank you Rick! I am so lucky to be able to spend so much time with Dad and I love every moment of it.

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