Try this and make a difference

[huntinstuff]

I've been on this site for just over a year now. Chatted with a lot of people. We all share the same love of the outdoors and hunting. Made some deals and everyone is happy.

Some guys go above and beyond. Way beyond. They take it upon themselves to extend some common decency to others and to give without any thought of receiving anything in return. They do it for the right reasons, at their own expense.

crazy_davey (Dave) is one of those guys.

Never met the fella. Never talked to him in person or by phone. But my son James has received two packages of hunting equipment from Dave in the past two weeks. Real good hunting stuff. Stuff that others would sell rather than give away. Dave decided to do this on his own.

I can afford to indulge James' hunting wants and needs. Dave isn't taking on a charity case here. But Dave saw that some of his belongings would make a difference and he chose James as the recipient. And it is appreciated.

Perhaps you may know a young person, or a fella that doesn't have what he needs to get out and enjoy the outdoors as we do. Maybe take a look around and see if you have a little something that you could pass on to someone who might need it. Not just hunting stuff mind you. An old couch, a jacket, or tip yer hat to a homely girl. It all makes a big difference.
Thanks Dave.

 

[BIGREDD]

Well all I can say is anyone who would do that should be commended.
Great big ATTABOY to you Dave... well done.

 

[crazy_davey]

I've been on this site for just over a year now. Chatted with a lot of people. We all share the same love of the outdoors and hunting. Made some deals and everyone is happy.

Some guys go above and beyond. Way beyond. They take it upon themselves to extend some common decency to others and to give without any thought of receiving anything in return. They do it for the right reasons, at their own expense.

crazy_davey (Dave) is one of those guys.

Never met the fella. Never talked to him in person or by phone. But my son James has received two packages of hunting equipment from Dave in the past two weeks. Real good hunting stuff. Stuff that others would sell rather than give away. Dave decided to do this on his own.

I can afford to indulge James' hunting wants and needs. Dave isn't taking on a charity case here. But Dave saw that some of his belongings would make a difference and he chose James as the recipient. And it is appreciated.

Perhaps you may know a young person, or a fella that doesn't have what he needs to get out and enjoy the outdoors as we do. Maybe take a look around and see if you have a little something that you could pass on to someone who might need it. Not just hunting stuff mind you. An old couch, a jacket, or tip yer hat to a homely girl. It all makes a big difference.
Thanks Dave.

No problem Randy! James reminded me allot of myself when I was his age after you posted his trophy wall and told us his love for the outdoors and hunting.

A few of the things I gave him I have owned for a very long time and were gifts from my father when I was about the same age as James. I know he will use them and I cant wait to see the first animal he skins with my old knife or the first time he fills up that bird vest.

I knew from before even sending James anything that Randy could keep young James in hunting goods. I sent the items to James because I knew he would use them and every once and a while it is always cool to get a parcel in the mail filled with goodies for huntin

I still get excited like a school girl everytime a parcel with hunting goodies shows up on my doorstep My wife laughs at me everytime this happens, I guess she will never understand boys and thier toys

 

[dumbdawg]

that ole fogger is doing the very same things for my son futurehunter.and he is overjoyed. now he just wants to be one of the boys.and i believe he will make the cut

 

[fogducker]

well you know huntingstuff ...since your so eager to give some praise...and yes i agree that crazy davey did a great and awesome job on his donations to a great cause....
but.....
i would love to take this opportunity.....to brag of the great and awesome deal you have given me on some bullets you sold me

you basically gave them to me..... when i pm,ed you to say i must owe you some more money...
you said they going to a good cause... and that was good enough for you

well just to let you know Randy.....im sharing the wealth with a few people

cheers my friend
Don

 

[SignGuy]

well i have been on here for just over a year i think i dunno i forgot LOL
anyway i have met a great bunch of people on here some funny some just annoying but all passionate about the same thing.i think the one person that will really stick in my head is doug.
in january my daugther was born and my family has a tradition that on each childs birth they get a small caliber rifle to learn to use when there older,
in late febearly march i noticed doug had a nice 22lr semi in my price range for sale so i pm'd him that i was interested in it. anyway i had an accident in early march which most of those that know me know what happened and i was in the hospital and i had my wife pm doug to tell him i would take it anyway he sent me it without even thinking of payment even though i would have gladly paid him for it. he even sent a nice get well card with it LOL
anyway DOUG and every other person that does things like i thank you
it makes the world alittle bit better everytime

 

[triton]

well you know huntingstuff ...since your so eager to give some praise...and yes i agree that crazy davey did a great and awesome job on his donations to a great cause....
but.....
i would love to take this opportunity.....to brag of the great and awesome deal you have given me on some bullets you sold me

you basically gave them to me..... when i pm,ed you to say i must owe you some more money...
you said they going to a good cause... and that was good enough for you

well just to let you know Randy.....im sharing the wealth with a few people

cheers my friend
Don

You have extended your genoursity to me as well Randy. I've been practicing on that Moose call you sent me. Hope I can pass on some of that kind heartedness to someone else. Thank you.

Dave.

 

[Goose25]

Cheers to all the do-gooders out there!!!
what goes around comes around

 

[Foxer]

That's why i love guys who hunt - the generosity is something you see in the commuity time and again.

Way to go crazy - bet that kid grows up to remember how it felt, and 'pass it forward'.

 

[crazy_davey]

Way to go crazy - bet that kid grows up to remember how it felt, and 'pass it forward'.

I am sure he will. Young James seems like a really cool kid! It sound like he thinks about hunting as much as us adults do, and he is only seven

I am sure Huntinstuff has allot to do with that

 

[nairbg]

One of the best "message movies" of recent times was "Pay It Forward". That has been a kind of credo of mine for a long while, and it's often amazing, the resulting happiness that you can spread when you do it. It's even more fantastic what happens when you encourage another to do the same!

 

[huntinstuff]

It's the only way to do it

 

[huntinstuff]

hunting stuff

I am sure he will. Young James seems like a really cool kid! It sound like he thinks about hunting as much as us adults do, and he is only seven

I am sure Huntinstuff has allot to do with that

who ME?......

 

[Noel]

I would like to add M1Garandfather to the kudos list. Bought a rifle from him a couple months back and he went out of his way to send me a duotang packed with load suggestions. Thanks a pile Bob!

There's a pile of other guys here too who are always willing to help and go above and beyond to help. You guy's rock.

It is such a great feeling to help someone out, no matter what the reason.
Invited a new coworker to the gunshow in Calgary this spring. He is so stoked about big game hunting now he went on a nine hour one way drive over May Long to snag his Dad's rifle for this fall, his first year hunting big game.
The look in a newbies eyes is priceless when they find someone willing to take the time to help them out. Brings back alot of good memories when I was first introduced to hunting. Paying it forward pays back in dividends!

Thanks for the reminder Randy!

 

[crazy_davey]

My young friend James sent me something in the mail today to thank me for the things I gave him. He made me an inukshuk, here are some pics of it.

I would like to thank James for making my wife and I such a special gift! What a cool kid James is

For those of you who dont know what an inukshuk is I copied and pasted this from another sight to save me some typing

The Inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) meaning "in the image of man", are magnificent lifelike figures of stone which were erected by the Inuit people and are unique to the Canadian Arctic. Standing along Canada's most northern shores, they endure as eternal symbols of leadership, encouraging the importance of friendship and reminding us of our dependence upon one another.

In the Baffin region of Canada's Arctic, the traditional meaning of an Inukshuk was to act as a compass or guide for a safe journey. The Inukshuk, like ancient trackers, helped guide people seeking their way through the wilderness. An Inukshuk on land with two arms and legs means there is a valley. At the end of this valley, you will be able to go in two directions. Today, this serves as a reminder that we always have a choice in the direction we choose to take in our lives.

Erected to make the way easier and safer for those who follow, an Inukshuk represents safety and nourishment, trust and reassurance. The Inukshuk guided people across the frozen tundra and gave them hope in barren places to handle hardships they encountered. These primitive, stone images showed the way ahead... pointing you in the direction you wanted to go. Had they been able to speak, I am certain they would have said... "Here is the road. It is safe. You can meet the demands that this path holds. You can reach your goals and attain your vision of where you want to be."

What is true about the Inukshuk is true about people.

Inukshuks in themselves are the product of cooperation. The hands and efforts of an entire group were required to build these massive stone sculptures. They are the result of a consensus of purpose, of focused action by a group united in its goal and labor. The inukshuk reminds us that as good as our individual efforts may be, together we can do even greater things.

Each individual stone in an inukshuk supports, and is supported by, the one above and the one below it. No one piece is any more or less important than another. Its strength lies in its unity. Its significance comes from its meaning as a whole.

Each individual, by themselves, is significant. As part of a team each of us supports, and is supported by, another. We are united by our common goals, and together we are part of a greater whole.

The stones which make up the Inukshuk are secured through balance. They are chosen for how well they fit together. The removal of even one stone would destroy the integrity of the whole. So, too, with a team. Each individual in a team is necessary for the realization of the team's purpose. The removal of even one person will result in the weakening of the structure. What holds the team together is the balance - the complementary nature of the individual skills.

The Inukshuk are a symbol of the human spirit. They recognize our ability to succeed with others, where alone we would fail. Remind us of our need to belong to something greater than ourselves. Prompt us to reconnect with our individual responsibility to invest our efforts today so we may all have a better tomorrow. Ask us to heed the knowledge of our inner knowingness, hear the voice of our intuition and move to the harmonious music in our heart and spirit. Inukshuk convey the importance of personal contribution and reinforce our ability to commit to common goals. They implore us to share the fruits of our learning, our wisdom with one another.

The Inukshuk is a reminder for all of us that our efforts towards the common good of our earth community are appreciated. It is an enduring symbol that invites us to speak with one another on a higher level, from our hearts and spirit, about what really matters in life.

Thanks again James!

 

[fogducker]

this thread has to be worth its weight in gold ..
just awesome..
way to go guys

 

[ivo]

Good on ya Davey! We really do have a tight knit community, its good to see some good will among men within it.

Ivo

 

[huntinstuff]

I see "Inuk" made it to Calgary ...... James is here and wanted me to tell you that it was his idea to put sand on it to give it the "weathering" look....(just kinda convenient that the sand is where the glue was)....lol

thanks,
Randy

 

[crazy_davey]

I see "Inuk" made it to Calgary ...... James is here and wanted me to tell you that it was his idea to put sand on it to give it the "weathering" look....(just kinda convenient that the sand is where the glue was)....lol

thanks,
Randy

Ya I kinda figured that, it looks awsome! I sent you and James and email

 

[Cletus]

It is real nice to know that there are good people who do exist. If you have any questions, I dont think there is anyone here that would feed you a line of crap. If you are looking for something, there are some people who will go out of their way as to look for something the next time they visit their local gunshop, and then let that person know. Love the way people here are so willing to lend a helping hand.