Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 11:30:56 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."
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h20hunter has donated a crabbing trip on Puget Sound in his boat. I'll have h20hunter explain the details.
Meanwhile here's a few pics of his boat and the kind of haul he said you can expect from his boat.
Bidding starts now and runs till 8pm tomorrow night...Tuesday 1/30/18
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 11:33:04 AM
@h20hunter
Post by: Woodchuck on January 29, 2018, 11:38:03 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 11:40:47 AM
Pics of the good luck mankini?
We have standards. This is a high class operation.
$100.00
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2018, 11:41:09 AM
So, I have an 18 foot North River and can provide a trip for 2. I have all pots and gear. Bottom fishing or tooling around is also available. I launch from Everett. No restroom on board but for more pressing matters we can run in if needed.
All that is required is a valid catch card. Ill clean your crab if needed or can keep whole. Season opens early July but can go really whenever!
If we get a lot of interest I would be willing to stay out and pick a 2nd pair up for an afternoon slash evening trip.
Thanks!
Post by: Buckmark on January 29, 2018, 11:57:44 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 12:12:08 PM
:yike:
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 29, 2018, 12:18:23 PM
Are there beverages supplied ;)
Post by: Gringo31 on January 29, 2018, 12:22:14 PM
Post by: Dan-o on January 29, 2018, 12:33:03 PM
Post by: Pinetar on January 29, 2018, 12:39:32 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 29, 2018, 12:45:15 PM
@h20 - July doesn't work :( Gone every year from early June till early Sept. Is there a season in the early fall, say Sept 7ish to ?Closes in local waters Labor day for crab
Post by: Goldeneye on January 29, 2018, 12:47:06 PM
BTW, this is captain H20. Bringing his own beer to a BBQ...
Post by: Pinetar on January 29, 2018, 12:52:47 PM
@h20 - July doesn't work :( Gone every year from early June till early Sept. Is there a season in the early fall, say Sept 7ish to ?Closes in local waters Labor day for crab
Well, that is dumb >:( LOL This sounds like a lot of fun with good eats for a GREAT cause!!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 29, 2018, 12:53:49 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 29, 2018, 01:13:16 PM
This should get the Bidding ramped up
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2018, 01:27:59 PM
The mankini only makes an appearance if absolutely needed.
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 01:31:28 PM
Crab? Good cause? I'm in! $200!
BTW, this is captain H20. Bringing his own beer to a BBQ...
Nice!! Thank you!
And sweet photo!
Post by: jackelope on January 29, 2018, 05:49:30 PM
Post by: Fastass350 on January 29, 2018, 07:37:26 PM
Don't tell my wife cause she will kill me. But...
300. You carry the keg I'll just supply it :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2018, 07:41:31 PM
Nicely done.
Post by: h20hunter on January 29, 2018, 10:19:41 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 30, 2018, 07:21:21 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 30, 2018, 01:23:53 PM
Whoa Who Whoa!! You guys are getting this going without me?
Don't tell my wife cause she will kill me. But...
300. You carry the keg I'll just supply it :chuckle:
Whoa Who Whoa!! You guys are getting this going without me?
Don't tell my wife cause she will kill me. But...
300. You carry the keg I'll just supply it :chuckle:
What? :o Your not planning on taking her too? :bdid: Looks like your fishing schedule is filling up! :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on January 30, 2018, 03:40:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2018, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: jkthomps on January 30, 2018, 04:08:50 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2018, 04:14:41 PM
Post by: Buckmark on January 30, 2018, 04:22:05 PM
Quick question, I don’t need the trip as I have a boat, but can I bid and donate the trip to a family that may benefit from the trip/experience with H20?Who made you mad? :chuckle:
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Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2018, 04:53:55 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 30, 2018, 05:04:14 PM
Post by: Fastass350 on January 30, 2018, 05:21:41 PM
Someone please save me
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 30, 2018, 07:55:48 PM
Post by: Fastass350 on January 30, 2018, 07:59:56 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 30, 2018, 08:02:15 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 30, 2018, 08:08:21 PM
Dynamite. Well done. I'll wait for info to follow. I will leave it up to bidders if we make this a one trip or two trip day. Im good either way and we can plan the outing as season gets closer.
Post by: jackelope on January 30, 2018, 08:12:40 PM
Outstanding by the way. Touched by the generosity yet again!!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 30, 2018, 08:45:33 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 30, 2018, 08:47:58 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 31, 2018, 02:41:52 PM
H20hunter is offering 2 trips if you guys want. 1st place bid and 2nd place bid if you guys want. Your call.
Outstanding by the way. Touched by the generosity yet again!!
@Fastass350
@Ghost Hunter
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks so much again!!
Post by: Fastass350 on January 31, 2018, 03:57:35 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on January 31, 2018, 03:59:03 PM
Up to Ghost Hunter what he wants to do. I'd like to offer my trip up for Keegan himself to take.Class move man. Well done :tup:
Post by: grundy53 on January 31, 2018, 04:01:42 PM
Yup. Getting dusty in here.Up to Ghost Hunter what he wants to do. I'd like to offer my trip up for Keegan himself to take.Class move man. Well done :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on January 31, 2018, 04:15:24 PM
Up to Ghost Hunter what he wants to do. I'd like to offer my trip up for Keegan himself to take.
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2018, 04:31:14 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 31, 2018, 04:38:38 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 31, 2018, 04:40:30 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 31, 2018, 04:45:06 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on January 31, 2018, 04:52:59 PM
Good on ya Fastass350
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 31, 2018, 04:53:24 PM
Post by: Fastass350 on January 31, 2018, 07:47:38 PM
Chris, you are the real deal. Does this mean we get to meet Keegan and help unload his limit? I'm in. H20 and Keegan set the schedule.
I think that's a great idea. He will need a welcoming party at the dock with strong arms to help pack his catch!
Post by: Fastass350 on February 01, 2018, 05:37:17 AM
Payment made. Thanks H20 for putting this one up :tup:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 01, 2018, 07:03:37 AM
@Karl Blanchardgot it Chris! Beyond humbled by your generosity my friend :tup:
Payment made. Thanks H20 for putting this one up :tup:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 01, 2018, 09:21:02 AM
@Karl Blanchard
Payment made. Thanks H20 for putting this one up :tup:
:yeah: Matching winning bid. Check is in the mail.
@Karl Blanchard
Post by: h20hunter on February 01, 2018, 09:23:40 AM
:tup:
That right there has earned a signed mankini by yours truelly!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 01, 2018, 09:33:45 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 01, 2018, 10:03:20 AM
I'm speechless sir! Thank you is all I can muster.@Karl Blanchard
Payment made. Thanks H20 for putting this one up :tup:
:yeah: Matching winning bid. Check is in the mail.
@Karl Blanchard
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 01, 2018, 10:10:59 AM
For those that donated to this one if you want a boat ride for some crab this summer juts hit me up. Not trying to step on H2's toes, or mankini, just throwing it out there for some solid people.
Post by: Fastass350 on February 01, 2018, 03:23:19 PM
Great offer Greg that's really cool.