oldboar Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Hello and Congrats to all successful Turkey Hunters! Like many others, I absolutely love Unit 27 and count the days between outings with our kids. We don't have a lot of extra cash these days, though we always prioritize family before anything. Waiting for the Turkey/Camping extravaganza turkey calls were practiced with the kids nightly, and a couple visits to Cabela's were in order. Enjoy the following pictorial.... Gas prices at $3.80 a gallon, and 250 mile drive to camp). SUV and trailer are loaded for fun, bringing all the gear and creature comforts required (if my fiance' is happy...."I'm happy" ) We roll into turkey camp (Serpentine belt making bad noises:)....Set up tent at 10:30 pm. Freezing/breezy morning, hear gobbles...unable to work birds...quite windy. Drive into Alpine for gas, and breakfast, Vehicle barely makes it (Air conditioning clutch freezes belt burns up). Unable to bypass AC ...2 kids, Female Dog and 3 week old puppies, and Fiance are dejected...... By grace of God, I get a ride from a kind Samaritan into Showlow-1 1/2 hours away to rent the one and only rental car available for the weekend! Back in action! Watch out turkeys, this hunting rig rocks! 4:00 am, and the Ford Fiesta speeds to the turkey woods! Karma comes around, and after working two gobblers and a hen...I win the battle and kill the (strutting) dominant bird. Yahoo! The family that "hunts together-stays together". ] Adventure Frolic Fun $750 vehicle repair, $180 rental car...worth every penny...and simply priceless!!! :) Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Those are some great pics! Way to make the best out of a bad situation. That is a trip the family will never forget. Oh, and congrats on the nice tom. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 I couldn't help but laugh reading it all. You acted like it was no big deal. You are to be congratulated not only on your beautiful bird but for turning a bad day into a great adventure. Great looking family by the way and way to hang in there. That's one you won't soon forget. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 3, 2011 What an adventurous turkey hunt. Glad all worked out for you and you still managed to get a bird. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Awesome story! Way to stick it out and not only did you have the family with you but you had a mother dog and puppies, that's some serious family time! Love this part of the story: "4:00 am, and the Ford Fiesta speeds to the turkey woods!" LOL!! And you are right, the family that hunts together, stays together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted May 3, 2011 love it! Had similar experiences like that before yahoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 3, 2011 VERY awesome!!!!!! Thanks for sharing! BTW, is that an Alaknak tent? S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldboar Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Its a Bighorn III from Cabela's. 12X14...absolutely love it. Yes, it was a bit stressful, but a fun trip. Thanks for all the comments! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Nice! Way to keep it all fun for the family despite the stressful setbacks! Great job, and great bird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Yep, I noticed the Cabela's tent. Shed my pop-up trailer a year ago and went back to tent camping. I have the 12x12 Alaknak, and love it! I also have the Camo-cot bunks..... They are awesome! Makes it MUCH easier to fit a family in the tent! Great post! Thanks for sharing the adventure! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Wow, that was an adventure and you sure made the most of what could have been a terrible weekend. That is a great bird and it looked like everyone had an unforgettable trip. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted May 4, 2011 My wiser oldest brother always told me that you had to have something happen to make the hunt/trip/vacation memorable and you certainly did that. Way to hang in there and if that fiance hung in there with you on that adventure she is for sure a keeper. Congrats on the great adventure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAM Report post Posted May 6, 2011 Great outing. Its hard to beat having your family with you on the hunt. -Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted May 6, 2011 Very nice! Way to stick with it and continue to have fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
