Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 07:19 AM
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It was an amazing event. I drove 688 miles from Southern Minnesota and My buddy that rode along drove another 210 from his place. Alot of knowledge and information was shared and if you are in to coyotes and cats, Lusk was the place to be. The Grahams were gracious hosts and I met a bunch of incredibly great people. Was definitely the high point of my year. Thanks again to John, his family, and friends for putting on such a great event. Will be talking about this one for a long time to come.
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 07:28 AM
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What? No pics from anyone? Wish i could have been there
the just shall live by faith
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 10:35 AM
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Steven 49er
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It's worth the trip Brian.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 06:18 PM
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The knowledge that was on this round table panel the first night was amazing, along with the guy that put this all together! Not sure about this girly guy posing with his fur though!!! Him and his partner in crime put on a GREAT fur put up demo in the 2 day event! This is one of the guys that brought snaring so far in the old days, Keith Gregerson, and he is very patient about sharing his knowledge with anyone that wants to learn. 49ner, good to finally meet you, next time we need to sit down and visit more!! I only took about 500 pictures, I will post more as I get them put together.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 06:30 PM
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I'm sure I'll be there again next year Tom.
That picture of Odie is confirming some of my suspicions about him lol.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 07:16 PM
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Thanks for being the designated photographer, It's nice to have pictures as time goes on! If you have a picture of all of us lined up at the banquet I'd love to have one.
Todd, I have a video of all of you lined up, as soon as I get it edited and all I will get you a copy, wish we could have lined all the demo givers up with all the help and got a group picture.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 07:17 PM
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That picture of Odie is confirming some of my suspicions about him lol.
I was hoping I wasn't the only one wondering that!!! LOL
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 07:23 PM
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Is that the best Keith Picture you took? Just kidding. Hard to catch him standing still!!
Unfortunately it is!! He had someone around him all the time.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days
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08/12/19 09:43 PM
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Wow! I take it everyone made it home OK, and I am grateful for that.
I don't even know where to start. I have so many people to thank for making the whole weekend a reality. I know I tried to do it at the banquet and in person, but I'm sure that I left someone out.
I guess WE ALL accomplished the thing that I'd set out to do, and that was to give a great trapper send off for John Vaia. To have so many people attend and share with everyone their memories and praise of John, was something that I can't put in to words.
To have his wife, Diane, here, and have her wear the coat made from coyote furs that he'd caught, was a fitting end to it all. You guys all giving her a standing ovation as she made her way through the fur fashion show maze, was beyond my expectations. She was very appreciative, as was I. Thank You.
You all helped me accomplish something else that has been a goal for a long, long time: To have a weekend with NO politics, NO b s, No personalities of the salesmen of the day, and no holds- barred presentations of guys that are out there DOING IT... 15 in all.
Like I said at the banquet, this was the 'dream team' of presenters. All the bases were covered, and I received a number of compliments about each and every one of the guys giving demos. Job well done!
I myself got to visit with some of the best and friendliest trappers that I'd ever met. To shake hands with so many like-minded people in one weekend was unbelievable. I'll never forget it!
We officially had people attend from 25 states, and that was verified. Who would have dreamed?
2019 Coyote Days was the first. I'm already planning for 2020. Stay tuned!
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