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$100.00
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06/27/10 08:33 PM
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REM762
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I lost a $100.00 dollar bet to my father today.......here's the story. My dad, and I were throwing my tomahawk at a distance of about 18ft. My dad has never thrown a tomahawk before let alone handled one. He got the hang of it by about his tenth throw. He was then regularly getting full blade sticks on every throw at this distance. My dad is in his late sixties, and a former Marine. He was starting to get bored at this distance, and suggested that we move back some. No problem I said. He says lets DOUBLE the distance! We move back to exactly 30 measured feet. Not exactly double, but still plenty far. I go first, and get a good stick. He says "How much do you want to bet that I can stick it at this distance". I say $100.00, and I'll give you three tries. His first throw goes way off, and crashes low in the dirt. At this point my dad moves further back, and gets a running start to the 30 foot line. With a hearty growl he lets loose with the hawk. It does about 6 rotations, and sticks squarely with a nice thud. HOLY----! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> He nails it. I run into the house grab a $100.00 dollar bill, and place it in his hand. I'll remember this event forever. I love my dad.
If you are going through Hell.....Keep going! Winston Churchill.
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Re: $100.00
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06/27/10 09:01 PM
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Private Klink
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Rem - that's GREAT! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> But remember; there's no such thing as a FORMER Marine!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Congratulate your Dad for me, and tell him I said Semper Fi! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Junk Yard Dog #1 Moderator/Leader of the Pack Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are! Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: $100.00
[Re: Private Klink]
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06/27/10 09:18 PM
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REM762
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Rem - that's GREAT! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> But remember; there's no such thing as a FORMER Marine!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Congratulate your Dad for me, and tell him I said Semper Fi! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I will. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
If you are going through Hell.....Keep going! Winston Churchill.
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Re: $100.00
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06/27/10 09:30 PM
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coyotebc
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That is so cool GO DAD GO!!!!!!
The stripes of a tiger don't wash away.
Be a man of steel not clay
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Re: $100.00
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06/27/10 11:19 PM
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sumoj275
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Sounds like you are a honorable guy---- some people would have tried weaseling their way out of it.
Men you can't trust, women you can't trust, beasts you can't trust, but Bussekin steel you can trust
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Re: $100.00
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06/28/10 02:23 AM
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Awesome, now you know he can back you up too, hehe. epic!
"Teaching is not showing others new things, but reminding them that they know as well as you."
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Re: $100.00
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06/28/10 03:57 AM
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rth548
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Resident Redneck JYD #117
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Re: $100.00
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06/28/10 12:46 PM
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imaginefj
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Join the NRA
JYD #69 If a 6 turned out to be 9
Join the NRA
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Re: $100.00
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06/29/10 12:02 PM
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stjones
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Great story Scotty! He "Happy Gilmored" the throw!!
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Re: $100.00
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06/29/10 07:19 PM
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REM762
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Thanks for the replies guys. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I had alot of fun with my dad the other day.
If you are going through Hell.....Keep going! Winston Churchill.
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Re: $100.00
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06/30/10 12:47 AM
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Thats a great story,thanks for sharing it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like you have a pretty cool dad,you're lucky. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
SYKCO JYD#112 It's better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it.
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Re: $100.00
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06/30/10 05:00 AM
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REM762
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Thats a great story,thanks for sharing it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like you have a pretty cool dad,you're lucky. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Thanks myke.
If you are going through Hell.....Keep going! Winston Churchill.
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Re: $100.00
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07/01/10 08:37 PM
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banana-clip
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Sounds like you and your dad had a great time. Moments like that you will never forget.
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