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Well it was a very long rough winter experiencing the absolute hell a tick can inflict. But I made it with the lord by my side and a lot of prayers. I'll never forget Saturday May 9 2026. Gavin's first gobbler. We've called in plenty over the last years but always got spooked off by hunters that decide to stalk and trespass. Well Gavin came in and said daddy it's pouring out at 4 am as I sat on the edge of my bed. We're not going hunting are we in that sad voice that a12 year old that absolutely loves being outside uses. I put my arm around him and said Gavin tomorrow isn't a promise to us I learned in the hospital so let's enjoy today even in the rain. That boy got dressed faster than a horse in the Kentucky derby! Well we nailed a double that morning when the rain stopped with his .410 gauge and Fed TSS 9 shot. Birds were close enough to use dove and quail 2.5" 12 shot if you know what I mean! God Bless America and the angles protecting her worldwide!!
 

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Well it was a very long rough winter experiencing the absolute hell a tick can inflict. But I made it with the lord by my side and a lot of prayers. I'll never forget Saturday May 9 2026. Gavin's first gobbler. We've called in plenty over the last years but always got spooked off by hunters that decide to stalk and trespass. Well Gavin came in and said daddy it's pouring out at 4 am as I sat on the edge of my bed. We're not going hunting are we in that sad voice that a12 year old that absolutely loves being outside uses. I put my arm around him and said Gavin tomorrow isn't a promise to us I learned in the hospital so let's enjoy today even in the rain. That boy got dressed faster than a horse in the Kentucky derby! Well we nailed a double that morning when the rain stopped with his .410 gauge and Fed TSS 9 shot. Birds were close enough to use dove and quail 2.5" 12 shot if you know what I mean! God Bless America and the angles protecting her worldwide!!
🙏MEN and God bless! Congrats all around.
 
I have a BS in Forestry and was always in the woods.. I've picked as many as 26 ticks off myself at the end of the day. Even with repellent, taped shirtsleeves, and socks taped over pant legs and green Lacrosse rubber boots over that they would still find a way to get in. I've been quite lucky. I've had tick fever but thankfully nothing worse.
A guy from the class before mine got a job in Mississippi. He contracted Lyme's disease and for some reason it took forever for them to diagnose it. By the time it was diagnosed he was about gone. He was in the hospital for 7-8 months before he was strong enough to go home. He still deals with fatigue and arthritis.
You certainly have my sympathy and my prayers!
Congratulations to you and your son! That sounds like quite a hunt!
 
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That is what it is all about. Stories, memories and experiences in the woods with friends and family. Congratulations. Sorry to hear about the issues with the ticks. I have bought several cases of Permethrin and I use it religiously. Tuck pants into boots and the ticks are dead by they time they reach my thigh. I treat everything I wear, and spray any blind with Bifen inside, roof and dirt floor. Keeps the ticks out from below, and keeps wasps from building nests.
 
Congrats to the young man!

Ticks are no joke! Thankfully, there's all kinds of sprays, lotions, and treated clothing to assist us in their deterance.
 
I have a BS in Forestry and was always in the woods.. I've picked as many as 26 ticks off myself at the end of the day. Even with repellent, taped shirtsleeves, and socks taped over pant legs and green Lacrosse rubber boots over that they would still find a way to get in. I've been quite lucky. I've had tick fever but thankfully nothing worse.
A guy from the class before mine got a job in Mississippi. He contracted Lyme's disease and for some reason it took forever for them to diagnose it. By the time it was diagnosed he was about gone. He was in the hospital for 7-8 months before he was strong enough to go home. He still deals with fatigue and arthritis.
You certainly have my sympathy and my prayers!
Congratulations to you and your son! That sounds like quite a hunt!
25 days was long enough for me I told the doctors I'm going home for Christmas even if it's my last. I made it home for Christmas guess in 6 months I'll know if it was my last. Healing slowly but positively (I think)
 
25 days was long enough for me I told the doctors I'm going home for Christmas even if it's my last. I made it home for Christmas guess in 6 months I'll know if it was my last. Healing slowly but positively (I think)
That's good to hear. I had to drive back and forth to the hospital every day for my pic line infusion's but at least I was at home. Be careful. That stuff can linger.
 
I meant to finish the last reply with any stay in the hospital for any time at all stinks. They won't let you sleep. The only thing good about the food is it supports life, I think. And someone is always wanting to stick you with something. Plus I'm just not wired for the great indoors.
I hope you come out on top of this thing, whatever you have, I didnt see that mentioned. Keep us posted. Ticks are certainly no joke!
 
I meant to finish the last reply with any stay in the hospital for any time at all stinks. They won't let you sleep. The only thing good about the food is it supports life, I think. And someone is always wanting to stick you with something. Plus I'm just not wired for the great indoors.
I hope you come out on top of this thing, whatever you have, I didnt see that mentioned. Keep us posted. Ticks are certainly no joke!
I'd take a permethrin bath if I could before going in the turkey woods!
 
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