Thanks to Len Backus and family!

[Gone Ballistic]

As most of us, who belong to this website are sitting inside of our homes, during this troubling moment in our lives, what would we do without the social interaction this site gives us? How would we be able to further find helpful advice and information on a daily basis? How would we acquire new friendships from other areas and share our insights and ideas? Where could we find such great comadrie with others who embrace our passion for shooting?
Without a gentleman named Len Backus, whose foresight and hardships resulted in this website for our enjoyment, whose name resonates with those of us long timers, what would we be doing now? It is times like this we fail to appreciate the things we take for granted. Today I hope everyone here will give a shout out of thanks to Len Backus.
Len, I honestly can't thank you enough!

 

[Len Backus]

GB, what a nice thought! Thank you so much.

And what a nice day this has been in another way.

60 years ago today (March 30, 1960) I walked home from 8th grade in school, the cutest, smartest girl in the class --- my future wife --- Kathy!

And just now we got back from Leon's Drive-in where we went to have the best-in-the-world hot fudge sundae to celebrate the memory of that special 8th grade moment.

 

[manitou]

Awesome story Len. Congrats to both you and Kathy. That's a long time brother!

 

[Scott E Ames]

I could never be any more eloquent than Ballistic but completely 2nd his post. Everyone should consider getting an LRH team membership to make sure this awesome corner of the internet continues.

 

[sturner]

Thanks Len

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

Thank you to len and the staff for creating a great atmosphere for us to enjoy! We are lucky to have such a place as this!

 

[sedancowboy]

Thank you GB for reminding US that we still live in the greatest country in the world with the greatest people in the world. Thank you Len for bringing us all together! I certainly have gotten hours of joy from this LRH while sitting at home. What a great distraction from the news of the day.

 

[John Klingenberg]

Thank you as well. I've learned so much here. Made some friends and bought and sold some great stuff. It's been a pleasure in every way.

 

[cherokees]

Thanks Len, this is a great website, thanks for the
foresight and work to establish it.
Art

 

[johnnyk]

I really appreciate this forum and all that it brings with it. Your idea and unwaivering commitment to a once frowned upon style of hunting has been the source of happiness and inspiration for a lot of folks down through the years. Thanks Len for all you do.

 

[slv hunter]

Thanks Len, I really enjoy LRH.

 

[mwkelso]

Thank you, Len!

 

[Len Backus]

Thanks, guys.

By the way, some may not know that LRH was started 19 years ago.

At the time I was a participant in a few other sites. Those other sites became pretty heated often when long range hunting was mentioned.

After a couple years of that kind of disrespect I had had it.

I started the LRH site and made it a sanctuary of sorts for long range discussions.

 

[mfk]

GB, what a nice thought! Thank you so much.

And what a nice day this has been in another way.

60 years ago today (March 30, 1960) I walked home from 8th grade in school, the cutest, smartest girl in the class --- my future wife --- Kathy!

And just now we got back from Leon's Drive-in where we went to have the best-in-the-world hot fudge sundae to celebrate the memory of that special 8th grade moment.

Congrats!