Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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06/29/19 11:55 PM
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MJM
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I first saw Keith do a snaring demo in about 1981 or 1982 in Bridger MT. He was so far ahead of every one else as far as snaring went at that time, it was unreal. He is worth the trip alone. He is well worth listening too. I may make the trip just to see him again.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/01/19 10:03 PM
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B. Shope
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just penciled in the dates at work. looking forward to it
The Green Eyed Trapper
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/03/19 04:47 AM
07/03/19 04:47 AM
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John Graham
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The weather is typically warm in August. 80's and maybe low 90's for a high, but 60-70's could happen too. And, since it's Wyoming, we could get a high wind and rain/hail storm for 5 minutes, and then be sunny again. Be prepared for anything. Nights are typically cooler, and much more comfortable. NOT freezing though. Breezy and comfortable for sleeping.
I'll talk to the fairgrounds to see if people can start setting up tents on Thursday. They are in charge of collecting money, but since they aren't open on the weekend, we agreed to collect any money from late comers. Charge is $5/night for tents, and $25/night for campers with hook ups to water and electricity. There is bathrooms and showers right there too. NO fires though!
The response has been great, actually off the charts. This will be a history making event, with top quality people involved, a full agenda, and also a perfect tribute to my friend, John Vaia. See you there, and Thanks.
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/03/19 10:06 PM
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B. Shope
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Keep the updates coming. Is there a banquet or something similar? Any shade at the fairgrounds?
The Green Eyed Trapper
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/05/19 07:31 PM
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John Graham
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Bruce, Yes, it came as a surprise to me as well, when John passed away so suddenly. I'd just talked to him that morning, and were going to finish the conversation that night, but never got to. A wake up call for sure. And that brings up another thing. I'm encouraging people to visit as much as possible at Coyote Days, and to get a picture or two with some of the guys that they look up to, and have heard about. I can't tell you how much that I regret not getting more pictures of people that I've met in the past. This event will be a chance for getting it done. None of us are going to be around forever.
I also had a great visit with our close friend, Dick Hane, from Fruita, Colorado. I first met Dick at the Rocky Mountain Fur Exchange Auction in Denver, in 1983. We've got to be good friends over the years, and we've had many conversations that I learned a lot. Dick was a real long line trapper in his early years, and ran an ADC business for quite awhile too. He is a treasure chest of knowledge, and I was glad to have him confirm that he will be part of the Friday Evening round table discussion. It was great news!
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/05/19 07:46 PM
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Cathouse Jim
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Dick Hane is the trapper who got me started on the right track when I was young. I still call him ever so often and visit, it was a pleasure seeing him at the Western last June in Livingston. Definitely one of the best persons I have had the privilege of knowing.
Last edited by Cathouse Jim; 07/05/19 08:04 PM.
"I've reached nearly fifty four years of age with my system."
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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07/05/19 08:15 PM
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B. Shope
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Getting better all the time
The Green Eyed Trapper
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