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Title: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on August 28, 2021, 02:48:07 PM: I figure I should start a thread on this hunt that is quickly approaching. My son (12) drew a Ram tag this year and he is excited to say the least, although I’m certain he really doesn’t realize how lucky he is, even though I tell him all the time. I have been on one sheep hunt before in 2006 as my dad drew a Lincoln Cliffs tag that year and it was a blast. I have been looking over many sheep so far this summer so it will be a real challenge to decide at this point which sheep we want to take. I have the green light to pull him from school for a few days so we will be in the field the first 4 days of season.

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Lincoln cliffs sheep

I will try and post more later of some others as we get closer to the opener.

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 28, 2021, 02:52:40 PM: Hope you guys have a helluva great hunt! Best of luck.
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Post by: jrebel on August 28, 2021, 02:57:40 PM: You guys should have a great hunt. Congrats to you both....not sure if I were in your shoes, who would be more excited.....the hunter or the dad!!!! Can't wait to see pics. :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on August 28, 2021, 03:11:22 PM: Quote from: jrebel on August 28, 2021, 02:57:40 PM
You guys should have a great hunt. Congrats to you both....not sure if I were in your shoes, who would be more excited.....the hunter or the dad!!!! Can't wait to see pics. :tup: :tup:
This is fact….I am right now

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: greenhead_killer on August 28, 2021, 03:28:23 PM: This is awesome! Almost bittersweet, not old enough to know how lucky he is to get the experience, but also that he does get the experience! I’m sure you’ll make the most of it for him and it’s going to be something he will always remember. Good luck and have fun!
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Post by: benhuntin on August 28, 2021, 03:53:13 PM: It’ll be an awesome hunt for sure. My 14 year old drew a goat tag a couple years ago and it was a blast. Good luck to your boy.

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: JBar on August 28, 2021, 03:55:38 PM: That’s awesome!! My son drew in 2017 and it was the best hunt I’ve done even though it lasted only 2 days!! Which tag did your son draw?
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on August 28, 2021, 04:00:34 PM: Quote from: JBar on August 28, 2021, 03:55:38 PM
That’s awesome!! My son drew in 2017 and it was the best hunt I’ve done even though it lasted only 2 days!! Which tag did your son draw?
Chelan early

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: trophyhunt on August 28, 2021, 07:32:59 PM: Can’t wait to see this happen!!
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Post by: bornhunter on August 28, 2021, 09:23:31 PM: Keep us posted. Will be fun to see this hunt come together.
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Post by: X-Force on August 29, 2021, 07:20:00 AM: Love following along these threads.
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Post by: TVHunts on August 29, 2021, 07:36:36 AM: Quote from: X-Force on August 29, 2021, 07:20:00 AM
Love following along these threads.

Agreed!

Best of luck to the young man and you! :tup:
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Post by: hunterednate on August 31, 2021, 12:32:16 PM: Yeehaw!! Best of luck to you and your son.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Kamo2112 on August 31, 2021, 01:19:44 PM: Congrats to you both and whoever else gets to tag along! Will be fun for all. Excited to keep tabs on your thread here.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 02, 2021, 01:31:09 PM: Old warrior, pretty chipped up but cool ram I saw the other day.

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: trophyhunt on September 02, 2021, 01:38:17 PM: Hmm, that’s pretty decent.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Whitpirate on September 02, 2021, 01:44:58 PM: The ram in your third picture at the top looks like he should be on the top of the list.....

Good luck to you and your son should be a wild ride!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 02, 2021, 03:05:54 PM: Quote from: Whitpirate on September 02, 2021, 01:44:58 PM
The ram in your third picture at the top looks like he should be on the top of the list.....

Good luck to you and your son should be a wild ride!
I will say none of the sheep I have posted we are going to shoot……. still looking for the one

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: nwhunter on September 02, 2021, 08:58:46 PM: Congrats what tag to have !! Enjoy every minute. I'd bet the two biggest rams on the butte will be dead before your hunt starts with the raffle tags so find a good #3 . Its only gonna be a few inches of difference so find the character he likes.. I am jealous..
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 14, 2021, 11:43:14 AM: Trucks packed, getting son from school in an hour not everyday you leave for a sheep hunt starts tomorrow.

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 14, 2021, 12:02:01 PM: Enjoy it every minute!

What caliber rifle is he shooting?
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 14, 2021, 12:03:44 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on September 14, 2021, 12:02:01 PM
Enjoy it every minute!

What caliber rifle is he shooting?
6.5 Creed, 147 gr Hornady Precision, I wanted him to shoot a gun without too much kick, he shoots it well.

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: starbailey on September 14, 2021, 12:17:42 PM: Have a great hunt & enjoy every second!
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Post by: jstone on September 14, 2021, 02:08:03 PM: Good Luck.!! Can’t wait to see pictures
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: WALLEYEGUY on September 14, 2021, 02:37:45 PM: Good LUCK! Anybody have a kid I can borrow? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: phildobaggins on September 14, 2021, 04:05:05 PM: Good luck, post pictures :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 14, 2021, 04:49:57 PM: Quote from: mp.hunter on September 14, 2021, 12:03:44 PM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on September 14, 2021, 12:02:01 PM
Enjoy it every minute!

What caliber rifle is he shooting?
6.5 Creed, 147 gr Hornady Precision, I wanted him to shoot a gun without too much kick, he shoots it well.

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I’m sure that will do the trick.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 15, 2021, 06:35:37 PM: Well we had 30 rams today at 120 yards or less, my son is mad at me for not letting him shoot today, maybe tomorrow, legs are beat!!

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: jstone on September 15, 2021, 07:01:32 PM: That’s a great day.!!
Good for you two. Are you holding onto the ammo?
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Post by: gasman on September 16, 2021, 07:16:17 AM: Tagging along...... good luck :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 16, 2021, 09:28:54 AM: How fun! Enjoy every single second of it :tup:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Rainier10 on September 16, 2021, 09:37:45 AM: Quote from: Karl Blanchard on September 16, 2021, 09:28:54 AM
How fun! Enjoy every single second of it :tup:
:yeah:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 16, 2021, 09:41:15 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210916/a86e880ea8c3c22a5bac9c3fe67910f8.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210916/4197c977b985412a997028643a968298.jpg)
Couple shots

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: hunterednate on September 16, 2021, 09:49:18 AM: Awesome pics! What a cool experience for your boy.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 16, 2021, 12:17:54 PM: Our old game warden lives in Lincoln Cliffs. Maybe he can help................. :dunno:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 16, 2021, 08:50:40 PM: Best of luck in finding the exact one that gets you all excited. How cool for you and your son, excited to follow along!
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Post by: fishngamereaper on September 16, 2021, 09:24:08 PM: :tup:
Living vicariously through you guys. . don't let me down... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Caseknife on September 17, 2021, 07:02:48 AM: See you are packing his rifle to control the situation in more ways than one :chuckle:
Have fun and hope he whacks a whopper, memories forever.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: trophyhunt on September 17, 2021, 12:37:22 PM: Update please!!!!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: buglebuster on September 17, 2021, 01:38:49 PM: Oh come on people! I heard ram down but hasn’t seen pics!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 17, 2021, 01:40:58 PM: Quote from: buglebuster on September 17, 2021, 01:38:49 PM
Oh come on people! I heard ram down but hasn’t seen pics!

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 17, 2021, 01:56:59 PM: Packing now

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: HntnFsh on September 17, 2021, 02:08:47 PM: That's a happy hunter there! Time to start bragging!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: jrebel on September 17, 2021, 02:30:31 PM: Super cool....can't wait to hear and see more. Congrats to the young man. :tup: :tup:
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Post by: MtnMuley on September 17, 2021, 02:45:02 PM: Where's the red "X" on that shirt? :chuckle:
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Post by: trophyhunt on September 17, 2021, 02:45:57 PM: Heck yeah, suuuuuper cool!!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 17, 2021, 03:44:11 PM: I will write up a quick story in a bit

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: MADMAX on September 17, 2021, 04:02:43 PM: Beautiful
He’s hooked
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Post by: Bullkllr on September 17, 2021, 04:04:17 PM: Outstanding! Congrats to the young man and to Dad!
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Post by: phildobaggins on September 17, 2021, 04:06:00 PM: Heck yes, congrats to both of you on the nice ram!
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Post by: HntnFsh on September 17, 2021, 04:34:53 PM: WOW!
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Post by: KNOPHISH on September 17, 2021, 05:03:41 PM: Way to go! :tup: :tup: After 30 years of trying I’m so jealous. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 17, 2021, 05:10:56 PM: Yesterday we watched the other tag holder shoot a ram which we helped walk him into position and he shot a great old ram. It was pretty neat as he had his two sons with him and they were very excited. We searched all over yesterday looking for the next level sheep, but really couldn’t turn it up. My son was ready to kill a ram and we agreed it’s up to him to decide but wanted an old mature ram.

We headed off this morning knowing of some sheep that were contenders but wanted to cover some country by foot to look into some nooks and crannies for those we couldn’t glass. Sure enough we found four we had not seen before and two looked good. We sat on them for some time as these things do not spook to bad if you are calm. There was this ram and another that almost looked heavier but was very broomed off. This one is a shorter side but on long side, and a much prettier coat. The sheep finally caught our wind and booked around and came above us, which was nice because we could drag it down to the road. We finally made the decision to kill this ram. We got to 120 and had to wait for them to not group up and James let him have it, double lung 15yard and cart wheel sheep. What a great hunt and James my son is one happy camper.
MP

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: jason stevens on September 17, 2021, 05:14:16 PM: Amazing, thank you for sharing your hunt with us an congrats on a great ram.
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Post by: johnbmyersii on September 17, 2021, 05:14:57 PM: awesome ram, nice work!
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Post by: huntnfmly on September 17, 2021, 05:29:59 PM: Man oh man that’s an awesome ram congrats
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Post by: Katmai Guy on September 17, 2021, 05:40:21 PM: Very cool! Congratulations to your son! and also to you, Dad for getting the next gen hooked!
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Post by: Fatherof5 on September 17, 2021, 05:48:05 PM: Way to go!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: MADMAX on September 17, 2021, 05:48:31 PM: Quote from: KNOPHISH on September 17, 2021, 05:03:41 PM
Way to go! :tup: :tup: After 30 years of trying I’m so jealous. :chuckle:

You and 50000 others
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: teanawayslayer on September 17, 2021, 08:28:59 PM: Way to go James Beautiful ram!
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Post by: Timberstalker on September 17, 2021, 08:40:47 PM: Awesome. Congratulations to the young man.
Thanks for affording us some entertainment.
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 17, 2021, 08:42:36 PM: :tup: awesome job... great ram. Congrats...

Kids got a real chance at his oil slam ..but he's going to need a hat next time.. :chuckle: never to young to get a lucky hat broke in..
Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 17, 2021, 08:44:38 PM: Quote from: fishngamereaper on September 17, 2021, 08:42:36 PM
:tup: awesome job... great ram. Congrats...

Kids got a real chance at his oil slam ..but he's going to need a hat next time.. :chuckle: never to young to get a lucky hat broke in..
Great point, he threw his beanie off running up the hill…..the hat I have on I’ve killed a ton of stuff in and consider it my lucky hat so I definitely agree

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2021, 09:24:36 PM: Congrats to James!!! Woohoo! And congrats to you Mike.
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on September 17, 2021, 09:26:18 PM: So cool, congratulations to the hunter!
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Post by: Pinetar on September 17, 2021, 09:49:00 PM: WOW!! What a beautiful Ram, Congrats James. And way to go dad
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Post by: TVHunts on September 18, 2021, 05:17:43 AM: Awesome! Congratulations to you both!
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Post by: yelp on September 18, 2021, 07:13:45 AM: Congratulations James and Mike! Awesome job! 😊
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 18, 2021, 07:21:24 AM: Nicely done James.👍
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Post by: HillHound on September 18, 2021, 08:36:16 AM: Love to see the kids success. Congrats to the hunter and to Dad for putting the time in entering him in the draw every year and finding a great Ram.
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Post by: jstone on September 18, 2021, 09:10:09 AM: Great job you two.!!!
Great role model dad.
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Post by: X-Force on September 18, 2021, 09:53:02 AM: Once in a lifetime experience!

Very cool.

Beautiful animal.
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Post by: Bogge45 on September 18, 2021, 11:58:33 AM: Good job fellas!! That's a day for the books!
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Post by: redi on September 19, 2021, 04:46:14 AM: Awesome! Congrats
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Post by: mp.hunter on September 19, 2021, 07:27:57 AM: Here is a few extra photos @Yelp took of the trip I thought I’d like to share. Thanks for all the kind words and James read through them with a big smile on his face

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Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 19, 2021, 07:37:57 AM: Hunt of a lifetime. Congrats James and Mike!
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Post by: Ironhead on September 19, 2021, 09:17:53 AM: Congratulations James and Dad, so cool to share such an experience! Great Ram too!
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Post by: Falcon on September 19, 2021, 05:07:05 PM: Beautiful mature ram. Great memories with your son right there :tup:
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Post by: go4steelhd on September 19, 2021, 06:17:18 PM: This makes me smile!!
Nice work to both of you :tup:
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Post by: Dan-o on September 19, 2021, 06:24:46 PM: Incredible.

Dream hunt for sure.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 19, 2021, 07:04:45 PM: Amazing congrats to him and the proud father!

Thanks for sharing with us!!!
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Post by: NWWA Hunter on September 19, 2021, 07:08:02 PM: Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: emac on September 19, 2021, 08:10:26 PM: Once again great looking ram. It was nice meeting you guys and I am sure he has forgiven you for making him pass on all those rams the first couple days

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: mp.hunter on September 19, 2021, 08:12:46 PM: Quote from: emac on September 19, 2021, 08:10:26 PM
Once again great looking ram. It was nice meeting you guys and I am sure he has forgiven you for making him pass on all those rams the first couple days

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Haha for sure, thanks again for some help on this hunt

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Limhangerslayer on September 19, 2021, 08:22:03 PM: Congrats to you guys, nice Ram!
Title: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
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Post by: lewy on September 19, 2021, 08:34:58 PM: How cool!
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 20, 2021, 07:23:02 AM: Congrats on a fine animal, way to get it done!!
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Post by: grundy53 on September 20, 2021, 07:31:27 AM: Congratulations! What great memories!

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Title: Re: Sons Sheep Ram Tag
Post by: Rainier10 on September 21, 2021, 09:32:31 AM: Congratulations to you both. Beautiful sheep and memories for a lifetime.

At this point I hope my kids draw a tag instead of me so I can see them enjoy it and they have way more years to enjoy the memories of the hunt.
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 21, 2021, 09:44:49 AM: stud ram man - so cool. Congrats!
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2021, 09:46:02 AM: Awesome, congrats to you both.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2021, 11:31:54 AM: Awesome ram (and excellent pictures!) :tup: Congrats to your boy!
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 21, 2021, 03:20:17 PM: :yeah: Congrats!!!
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Post by: C-Money on September 21, 2021, 04:27:21 PM: Congratulations to you and your son on a great ram!
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on September 27, 2021, 08:54:06 AM: Congratulations James! Just fantastic!
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Post by: chukarchaser on October 05, 2021, 06:50:41 PM: congratulations to your son & you as well.