Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 08:13:59 AM
If you haven't heard Keegan's story, here is a bit of background from Karl Blanchard
"Keegan Wilder is not your typical 7th grader. He's a hardened mountain mule deer hunter. Though he's a little small in stature, he has the heart of a lion and is just as fierce! He had been feeling a faint pain for a few months but nothing that would have caused concern. Almost felt like a pulled muscle. He asked to be taken into the urgent care because he was having a hard time breathing without any pain. He was immediately referred to Seattle Children's where the family was given the devasting news after several blood tests, xray, and ultrasounds that he indeed had cancer. The mass is quite large behind his rib cage growing towards his lung. He had surgery within one day where they biopsied the mass to determine the exact kind of cancer (so they know what appropriate treatment to provide for that type of cancer) and also placed a port for his chemotherapy.
He recently had to have his port moved which involved a second surgery. He is having a difficult time keeping weight on so a feeding tube has been placed to help him get the calories he needs.
Keegan is the toughest kid you will ever meet. From the age of 5 he has been chasing his dad and I into some of the toughest mule deer country the west has to offer. His first deer at age 10 was over 7 miles into the Idaho backcountry. Even though he is on round 5 of chemo and very weak, he is always smiling.
Keegan and family still have a tough road ahead of them and can use our support. Life can be so cruel and no child should ever have to go through what Keegan has. Let's help make this dark time a little brighter."
Our longtime member Wazukie has donated a not yet created custom knife that he will make specifically for the winner of this auction. Here's a few photos of other knives he has created in the past. Can't wait to see what he comes up with.
Bidding will start now and run until Wednesday 1/10/18 at 6pm. Winning bid will be id'd by the forum time stamp.
Happy bidding and good luck!!
@Wazukie
@Karl Blanchard
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 08:15:21 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 08, 2018, 08:20:25 AM
Post by: asmith on January 08, 2018, 08:46:57 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 09:08:06 AM
200
Right on, guys...thank you!
Post by: JKEEN33 on January 08, 2018, 09:09:40 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 09:10:35 AM
250.00
You need a new one!!
Post by: Rainier10 on January 08, 2018, 09:29:55 AM
Post by: Ieatelk on January 08, 2018, 10:36:31 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 10:50:31 AM
$300
$400
Oh boy...
Post by: Rainier10 on January 08, 2018, 11:08:29 AM
Only deals in C notes I guess. :dunno:$300$400
Oh boy...
Solid bid for a great cause, way to go Ieatelk. :tup:
Post by: Ieatelk on January 08, 2018, 07:25:37 PM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 08, 2018, 07:42:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 07:44:33 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 08, 2018, 07:45:21 PM
Oh sorry guys my bad didn't notice...we can go back to $50 increments if you want.....got excited!!
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I talked it over with management and we decided we’ll go ahead and let it slide this time!!
Post by: shootem on January 08, 2018, 11:54:52 PM
Post by: Dan-o on January 09, 2018, 05:44:28 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 09, 2018, 08:16:50 AM
$450:tup:
Post by: coachcw on January 10, 2018, 06:34:06 AM
$450well done
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 10, 2018, 06:46:00 AM
:yeah:$450well done
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 10, 2018, 06:52:46 AM
These are great knifes, the one in the second pic just happens to be my sons. :tup:
The first one Butch made for my brother's 60th birthday four years ago (my brother forgot my 60th this year, the bum!). He made a slightly smaller, matching knife for me. It's always at my side. These are not only great tools but also collector pieces. Without a doubt, I can say I'll have this knife until my last day on the sphere.
Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2018, 07:18:04 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2018, 05:00:44 PM
Post by: Ieatelk on January 10, 2018, 05:42:19 PM
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Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2018, 06:03:45 PM
$500
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Winner winner chicken dinner.
Ieatelk...you’ve gone well above and beyond the call in these auctions. Thank you.
Post by: Pinetar on January 10, 2018, 06:14:05 PM
$500
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Winner winner chicken dinner.
Ieatelk...you’ve gone well above and beyond the call in these auctions. Thank you.
Yes he has! Ieatelk you are the man!
Post by: Ieatelk on January 10, 2018, 06:15:57 PM
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Post by: Wazukie on May 23, 2018, 10:42:26 AM
Post by: shootem on May 23, 2018, 11:31:06 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 23, 2018, 02:46:59 PM
Post by: Wazukie on July 04, 2018, 01:06:33 PM
Post by: WildlifeAssassin on July 04, 2018, 01:24:28 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 04, 2018, 01:36:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2018, 01:38:14 PM
Well, it took me a long time, as it seems to do these days, but it is done and will be mailed out tomorrow.
Beautiful work, Wazukie. Thank you!
Post by: boneaddict on July 04, 2018, 01:40:08 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 04, 2018, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 04, 2018, 06:22:20 PM
Simply beautiful.
Post by: Ieatelk on July 10, 2018, 12:16:34 PM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 10, 2018, 12:27:25 PM