Post by: jackelope on January 24, 2018, 03:25:19 PM
As the fundraiser auctions for Keegan are winding down, I'm sitting here remembering all the other causes we've come together as a community for in the past. Joshua Holm started this whole thing for us, Jessie who was in a bad car crash...regrettably I can't remember his last name. Captain Aaron Blanchard and his family. I'm sure there are others...Sorry if I forgot anyone. We can't thank all the folks who have donated to these amazing causes enough for their amazing generosity...whether it's the folks donating fishing trips or businesses donating services or guys donating a cord of firewood off of their wood pile or whatever it is from the smallest thing to the biggest thing, can't thank you enough. To the folks who have generously bid on all this stuff without hesitation, thank you.
Through all the stupid BS drama that happens on here from time to time, events like this make me proud to be a part of this community and make me always willing to help however I can.
So from me...and I feel like I can speak for the rest of the HuntWa mods and admins, THANK YOU ALL for making this the best online hunting community on the web.
We've got a few more cool auctions to go and I'll roll them out in the next few days. Keep bidding and keep Keegan in your thoughts and your prayers.
Hopefully we never have to do this again for anyone, but if we do, I'll be here ready to kaboom away
:tup:
Post by: Widgeondeke on January 24, 2018, 03:30:42 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 24, 2018, 03:31:02 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2018, 03:34:48 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 24, 2018, 03:35:43 PM
Few good ones still coming to bid on......spending time with H20 on a wee little boat being forced to listen to my yammering....get ready to bid y'all! :tup:
Right...the grand finale!!
Post by: jackelope on January 24, 2018, 03:38:41 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,223148.0/topicseen.html
Post by: Rainier10 on January 24, 2018, 03:41:57 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 24, 2018, 03:47:18 PM
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Few good ones still coming to bid on......spending time with H20 on a wee little boat being forced to listen to my yammering....get ready to bid y'all!
You know....this got me thinking. Would it generate more funds if offers like the one quoted were set as a punishment for those who were outbid? :dunno:
In all seriousness, Jackalope is right. In some way we all benefit from this forum. It's free to us to use as we please to be educated, entertained or to debate just about everything you can imagine. It makes me proud to see this community pitching in during tough times to folks who were forced to deal with a tough situation. Call it a silver lining to a very dark cloud? Well......while we may be limited, sometimes in pitch black darkness, it's amazing how little of a light it takes to be able to find ones way. :tup:
Post by: Dan-o on January 24, 2018, 03:53:20 PM
:hello:
Post by: jackelope on January 24, 2018, 03:54:57 PM
Trying desperately to come up with the right response to Gringo's post and I can't...I can't follow that up.
Post by: Rainier10 on January 24, 2018, 03:57:32 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 24, 2018, 04:01:00 PM
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Trying desperately to come up with the right response to Gringo's post and I can't...I can't follow that up.
You mean the part about losing bidders have to spend time with H20 on a wee little boat being forced to listen to his yammering :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: Rainier10 on January 24, 2018, 04:05:40 PM
Yep, that's the part that got the wow out of me. :chuckle:QuoteTrying desperately to come up with the right response to Gringo's post and I can't...I can't follow that up.
You mean the part about losing bidders have to spend time with H20 on a wee little boat being forced to listen to his yammering :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 24, 2018, 04:06:13 PM
I feel like a broken record when I say this but people for the most part are inherently good. People want to help and they want to give, they just need to be presented with an avenue to do it. The huntwa family has truly blessed many families. And I mean truly blessed!!!!
Almost $14,000 was raised for Becky and the Kids after Aaron was killed. That's a life changing sum of money when you are trying to move your life across the country.
I'm not positive where we are at on the Keegan stuff but I know we are north of $15,000. That is life changing money when you have to take care of a sick child 24/7 but still need to make house payments and car payments and all the other expenses in life. More than the money the Peace of Mind that one gets from such generosity cuz the greatest gift of all.
I can say with 100% certainty that just the fact that people care so much it means more to these families than any of Mount of money raised. Knowing people care is a great treasure.
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2018, 04:08:18 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 24, 2018, 04:12:29 PM
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I have a special mankini that I wear for luck.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on January 24, 2018, 04:15:48 PM
Ya I mean...the punishment of that would be enough to keep me bidding.QuoteTrying desperately to come up with the right response to Gringo's post and I can't...I can't follow that up.
You mean the part about losing bidders have to spend time with H20 on a wee little boat being forced to listen to his yammering :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on January 24, 2018, 04:21:37 PM
Post by: robodad on January 24, 2018, 04:32:52 PM
This is indeed a great place to visit and discuss topics without judgement. I don't post much anymore but I still read and its refreshing to be here !!
Post by: jmscon on January 24, 2018, 06:10:10 PM
I have a special mankini that I wear for luck.Now there is a sales pitch for something that can’t be unseen!
Post by: Fastass350 on January 24, 2018, 08:04:08 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on January 24, 2018, 09:20:04 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 24, 2018, 09:23:26 PM
@jackelope
Post by: Dan-o on January 24, 2018, 09:32:20 PM
I'd like to donate a river fishing trip. Who do I talk to?
Tagging.....
Post by: elkboy on January 24, 2018, 09:33:27 PM
In all seriousness, Jackalope is right. In some way we all benefit from this forum. It's free to us to use as we please to be educated, entertained or to debate just about everything you can imagine. It makes me proud to see this community pitching in during tough times to folks who were forced to deal with a tough situation. Call it a silver lining to a very dark cloud? Well......while we may be limited, sometimes in pitch black darkness, it's amazing how little of a light it takes to be able to find ones way. :tup:
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Agreed. I love this forum. It can absolutely be a force for good, with an amazing amount of great people on here.
Post by: cem3434 on January 24, 2018, 09:54:26 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on January 24, 2018, 10:00:55 PM
I have a special mankini that I wear for luck.:puke:
Post by: jackelope on January 26, 2018, 03:56:24 PM
Y'all have a nice weekend!!
Post by: coachcw on January 27, 2018, 12:12:14 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on January 27, 2018, 03:21:45 PM
All the good done in these benefits put life into perspective for me. We see so much sinisissium in this world ...it assures me that we still live in the best country on Earth . I've met some truely amazing friends on here because of a common goal to help others . I'm grateful for that.
Well said Coach. You are a model for us too. One who gives so freely in service of others. Thank you!
Post by: jkthomps on January 30, 2018, 02:17:17 PM
I may not ever meet any of you, but I see people coming together for others in times of need, and that says a lot about a person - in my opinion - and this is part of the reason I lurk around this site.
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