AAPK benefit Auction Hobo
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Re: AAPK benefit Auction Hobo
Mike the more I thought about it I think your right so I edited my bid statement. .
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Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.
PROUD MEMBER AAPK, NRA.
Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.
PROUD MEMBER AAPK, NRA.
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So just to carry things over onto this page, the current high bid is 200.00 by Greg...still time to get in and benefit the cause of AAPK...
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Thanks again for putting this knife up Mike. A honorable show of support for a forum that we all enjoy and benefit from, Supporting Member or not. A site like this takes money to run. I really appreciate you doing this.313 Mike wrote:So just to carry things over onto this page, the current high bid is 200.00 by Greg...still time to get in and benefit the cause of AAPK...
That being said, I raise the bid on the AAPK Benefit Auction knife to 225 bucks.
Regards, Jerry
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Time is running out on this one folks, just under 5 hours left to get your bid in to benefit our home on the web, AAPK. Current high bid is an extremely generous $225 by Jerry A....do I hear 250??
Here's a few more pics to tempt ya...that is some mighty fine, evenly colored bone on a modern Case knife
Here's a few more pics to tempt ya...that is some mighty fine, evenly colored bone on a modern Case knife
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Thanks for the auction end reminder Mike.313 Mike wrote:Time is running out on this one folks, just under 5 hours left to get your bid in to benefit our home on the web, AAPK. Current high bid is an extremely generous $225 by Jerry A....do I hear 250??
Here's a few more pics to tempt ya...that is some mighty fine, evenly colored bone on a modern Case knife
Do I hear 250??? Yes you do my friend.
I raise my bid to 250 bucks.
"I get it" (and I am not referring to the knife either) if anyone here knows what I mean.
Regards, Jerry
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Mike. I'd like to put in a $275 bid.
Thanks Keith
Thanks Keith
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Dang, now we've got some action going on! Great bids Jerry and Keith, way to run it up!espn77 wrote:Mike. I'd like to put in a $275 bid.
Thanks Keith
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Likely too late. I lost track of time and dozed off.
If I am past the point of no return and Keith will concede, I will bid and pay 300 bucks for the AAPK Benefit Auction Knife.
Sorry for any confusion this causes but I screwed up on a cause I really stand behind and a knife, since my Dad's, mine and Mike's I would really like to have it in addition to the cash towards AAPK.
Please let me know. If it does not work out I will not be devastated. Main thing I find cool is the money towards AAPK costs and the fact the knife was put up for such reason.
Regards, Jerry
If I am past the point of no return and Keith will concede, I will bid and pay 300 bucks for the AAPK Benefit Auction Knife.
Sorry for any confusion this causes but I screwed up on a cause I really stand behind and a knife, since my Dad's, mine and Mike's I would really like to have it in addition to the cash towards AAPK.
Please let me know. If it does not work out I will not be devastated. Main thing I find cool is the money towards AAPK costs and the fact the knife was put up for such reason.
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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...after messaging with Keith, he has agreed to concede his win and allow Jerry's bid of $300.00 to be the winning bid....so the winner of the knife is Jerry A.
Congrats Jerry, your Dad's knife is heading home, full circle.
Thanks to much to everyone who bid in this auction, it brought it more funds than I had hoped for, and I know Bryan will put them to good use to help keep our little corner of the Internet up and running.
Best to you all!
Congrats Jerry, your Dad's knife is heading home, full circle.
Thanks to much to everyone who bid in this auction, it brought it more funds than I had hoped for, and I know Bryan will put them to good use to help keep our little corner of the Internet up and running.
Best to you all!
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Mike.. Very admiral of you for running this auction!! KUDOS!!
Jerry.. Congrats on your knife coming home and a GREAT gesture too!! John
Jerry.. Congrats on your knife coming home and a GREAT gesture too!! John
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Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
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I am sure no one would characterize me as a man of few words. In all honesty, that is where I am at at the moment.313 Mike wrote:...after messaging with Keith, he has agreed to concede his win and allow Jerry's bid of $300.00 to be the winning bid....so the winner of the knife is Jerry A.
Congrats Jerry, your Dad's knife is heading home, full circle.
Thanks to much to everyone who bid in this auction, it brought it more funds than I had hoped for, and I know Bryan will put them to good use to help keep our little corner of the Internet up and running.
Best to you all!
Thanks John my friend. What a great thing to be a part of.
Mike and Keith,
It is men such as yourself (and quite a few others not specified here) that mean the most value to me from all that I get from AAPK. The knife part is just icing on the cake and I am not referring to the auction knife obviously. Thank you sincerely my friends. Pleasure to know you both. Can't thank you both enough. That knife will be one of my most prized for what it stands for, not what it can cut. It will be proudly EDC'd and displayed.
Additional thanks to all the other bidders as well.
Bryan, the check is in the mail. Thanks again for all you do.
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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The Hobo arrived safely. In addition, there was a nice hand written letter on some old valued stationary by Mike (and valued by me), contents of which are between him and I. Lets just say, I was touched and he is a good man as I had known previous.
He also added in a bonus knife, one of his modded CASE EDCs. I really love a carry that was a friends. It is a great knife and I will carry it with pride. Some good memories were put on both knives by a man I have never spoken to face to face or via phone, never met but yet consider friend. That is what we get from AAPK folks. Knives are secondary to that to me at least.
SUPPORT APPK if you are able financially.
Regards, Jerry
He also added in a bonus knife, one of his modded CASE EDCs. I really love a carry that was a friends. It is a great knife and I will carry it with pride. Some good memories were put on both knives by a man I have never spoken to face to face or via phone, never met but yet consider friend. That is what we get from AAPK folks. Knives are secondary to that to me at least.
SUPPORT APPK if you are able financially.
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Put some more miles on the Hobo tonight. After Mike and clan did the same. My neighbor brought me some freezer Elk Friday.
Invited him over for a few Stella's, some spicy potatoes, olive oil marinated zucchini and Elk on the grill. The olive oil, garlic and spices for the Elk was perfect. Not overdone on the marinade (or my cooking job) so the meat flavor came through.
A stellar meal with the Hobo.
Jerry
Invited him over for a few Stella's, some spicy potatoes, olive oil marinated zucchini and Elk on the grill. The olive oil, garlic and spices for the Elk was perfect. Not overdone on the marinade (or my cooking job) so the meat flavor came through.
A stellar meal with the Hobo.
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Dang Jerry, that looks fantastic! Glad to see the hobo back in action, hard to beat grilled wild game.
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Hey Mike,313 Mike wrote:Dang Jerry, that looks fantastic! Glad to see the hobo back in action, hard to beat grilled wild game.
Thanks again (and Keith) for your part in bringing the Hobo home. What a great thing to be a part of given all the different facets of benefit to all involved.
That said, on the meal I posted. I am not one to take pics and post an everyday meal. This one was far from that. Ranks in the top ten I have ever eaten. I know my way around the kitchen and the grill. Given your background, thought you would appreciate the Hobo's first use back home.
I pulled 3 separate big game species in the lottery this year. Feast or famine, most years, I and others pull none. I have a Horns Shorter than Ears Antelope (buck or doe), Buck Mule Deer and Cow Elk tag this year. If all goes well, will have many more meals like that and will certainly need some more freezers. With the water so plentiful this year, the Mule Deer Bucks will have HUGE racks.
I hope at some point our paths cross and we enjoy a meal like that my friend.
Thanks again. Regards, Jerry
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Left over taters and zucchini and some just cooked BBQ lamb for the Hobo and I to tackle.
Jerry
Jerry
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Your sure livin right up there in Nevada. Might have to come visit for some good grub
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I agree with Keith! I will bring some Wisconsin venison to add to the feast...espn77 wrote:Your sure livin right up there in Nevada. Might have to come visit for some good grub
Mike
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
There are those who are...and those who wish they were. He himself decides.
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Always a open door for you both my friends. It would be a welcome visit and tour of the great state I reside in. Love to have a tour of your area too. Shooting, hunting, fishing, knives, guns and all the things related to the great outdoors. And great grub...313 Mike wrote:I agree with Keith! I will bring some Wisconsin venison to add to the feast...espn77 wrote:Your sure livin right up there in Nevada. Might have to come visit for some good grub
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
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Just wanted to stop in & give a big thanks to Mike for setting up this auction along with Jerry & all bidders.
Check was received yesterday & will be placed into AAPK's coffers asap.
AAPK has done well in raising funds this month. Next month I'll be using some of that funding to move the site to a new server under a two year contract paid up front (much cheaper that way). The new digs will be more secure & will be set up with a better backup system so we will be much better equipped to withstand a failure in hardware or other destructive event.
Really can't thank everyone enough
Sincerely,
Bryan
Check was received yesterday & will be placed into AAPK's coffers asap.
AAPK has done well in raising funds this month. Next month I'll be using some of that funding to move the site to a new server under a two year contract paid up front (much cheaper that way). The new digs will be more secure & will be set up with a better backup system so we will be much better equipped to withstand a failure in hardware or other destructive event.
Really can't thank everyone enough
Sincerely,
Bryan
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My pleasure Bryan. Glad to pitch in outside of membership.Bryan wrote:Just wanted to stop in & give a big thanks to Mike for setting up this auction along with Jerry & all bidders.
Check was received yesterday & will be placed into AAPK's coffers asap.
AAPK has done well in raising funds this month. Next month I'll be using some of that funding to move the site to a new server under a two year contract paid up front (much cheaper that way). The new digs will be more secure & will be set up with a better backup system so we will be much better equipped to withstand a failure in hardware or other destructive event.
Really can't thank everyone enough
Sincerely,
Bryan
As they say, ain't over till it's over and I am passionate about giving back for all the rewards I have received as I am sure other members are. After all, as I said on many posts, as much as we enjoy them they are just knives, it is not a body part in my opinion. If AAPK ever went dark due to lack of funds that would be a sad day for all and for me in relationships like the ones I have now that could not have occurred without AAPK.
That said, here ya go.
Auction #2 in hope of some high bids for a fine duo of knives and helping AAPK in the process.
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Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.