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Tman Christmas and New Years #7737107
12/07/22 07:04 PM
12/07/22 07:04 PM
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Idaho, Lemhi County
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Gulo Offline OP
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‘Twas well into the season, and throughout the lands
The trappers were skinning, and saving the glands.
The pelts were all strung in the fur shed to dry,
In hope that the prices will not make us cry.

And the buyer was due in a couple of days.
But the forecasted prices are down quite a ways.
I couldn’t stop trapping; it just can’t be done.
It’s just who I am; it’s part of life’s fun.

So I guess I am doomed, I assume it’s all fate,
That I’m addicted to trapping, it’s probly too late
To escape from the game; to find something new
That doesn’t waste money, some work I could do.

I’m caught up with skinning, and stretching the pelts
But it’s too late for dinner so I’ll hitch up my belt.
And try to find sleep, I’m really done in,
And get ready for checking the line once again.

When the season is over, fur no longer prime,
I’ll catch up on rest, and I’ll find the time
To clean up the truck, even kiss the good wife,
I may find the time, to sharpen my knife.

Once the season is over (if I’m not in jail)
I’ll sit in my office, catch up on the mail,
And I’ll finally have time for Tman on screen,
And read all the news from the political scene.

But Paul has said no political tripe,
And he won’t let us cuss there, or politically gripe.
And we’ve seen what will happen if we break the rules
Vacations like Coonman’s or a few other fools.

So we toe the line for better or worse;
Cross our fingers we’ll not get caught when we curse.
And pretty easy to learn something new every day
If we spend time on Tman, and not lose our way.

We can admire the phenomenal Miss Sharon’s art,
Or read of dead whitetails, shot in the heart.
We can learn different ways to trap mister mink,
Ways to get mister skunk to never again stink.

We can learn like a nail, to be nasty and mean,
Or just pretend to be nasty, like white17.
We can gain some new friends, try not to be vile,
Or learn some new words, like a brand new vechile.

Or enjoy the wisdom of those in the know,
Or at least they think wisdom (like Mr Boco).
And 330-trapper will probably weigh in,
With good information, or at least positive spin.

And we can not forget that there’s others out there,
That if they’re not mentioned in this poem somewhere,
Might be a bit miffed, so we mention them too,
Nessy, Aix, Osky, and Catch22.

So another year is gone by the way,
And the Trapperman family has not lost its way.
It’s good-natured ribbing, for big ones and small,
Merry Christmas and New Years, to one and to all!

Jack

Last edited by Gulo; 12/07/22 09:57 PM. Reason: Added verse of cheer!

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737124
12/07/22 07:27 PM
12/07/22 07:27 PM
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Posts: 11,893
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
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My dear friend, Jack.

You bring a smile to me...even amidst tears...all good, all love.

If a world could be had, where only mountains and rivers and the ones we love are there, you would be my neighbor.

Along with the celebration of life in Rye, er, Wry humour included.

May the sun shine down upon you. All your days. The wind be at your back.

The northern lights dance at your bidding as you travel your trails in the deep winter nights...your vechile always clean, always full of fuel .

The mountains rise to the heavens as you fly over them, forever.

And your friends and loved ones, forever loving you.

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737134
12/07/22 07:37 PM
12/07/22 07:37 PM
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Oakland, MS
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grin


Just give me one thing, that I can hold on to. To believe in this livin' is just a hard way to go.
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737183
12/07/22 08:17 PM
12/07/22 08:17 PM
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Minnesota
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Awesome


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Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737186
12/07/22 08:25 PM
12/07/22 08:25 PM
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Central Pennsylvania
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Pretty cool, a lot thought went into that.


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Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737191
12/07/22 08:28 PM
12/07/22 08:28 PM
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Wisconsin
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Very cool

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737193
12/07/22 08:29 PM
12/07/22 08:29 PM
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Jack is a person of many talents. Too numerous to list. Very nice poem!!


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Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737198
12/07/22 08:32 PM
12/07/22 08:32 PM
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Wy
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Wy
Thanks for the smile.

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737213
12/07/22 08:41 PM
12/07/22 08:41 PM
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Missouri
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Missouri
Nice

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737241
12/07/22 08:57 PM
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Nicely done Gulo.


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737256
12/07/22 09:10 PM
12/07/22 09:10 PM
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That was great Gulo!


Cold as ice!
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737259
12/07/22 09:12 PM
12/07/22 09:12 PM
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Eastern Shore, MD
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Very nice!

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737270
12/07/22 09:18 PM
12/07/22 09:18 PM
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Posts: 175
Michigan
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Very well done indeed!


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Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737276
12/07/22 09:23 PM
12/07/22 09:23 PM
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Posts: 16,955
OH
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I'm reminded by a David Allan Coe song where a buddy wrote a song and he said it wasn't perfect because he left things out. So I will say other then you left me out of your Christmas poem, it's almost perfect. grin grin, great job!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Catch22] #7737303
12/07/22 09:41 PM
12/07/22 09:41 PM
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Idaho, Lemhi County
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Gulo Offline OP
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Originally Posted by Catch22
I'm reminded by a David Allan Coe song where a buddy wrote a song and he said it wasn't perfect because he left things out. So I will say other then you left me out of your Christmas poem, it's almost perfect. grin grin, great job!



Catch - You're absolutely right. I better get busy and add a verse. It doesn't really capture the essence of the Tman Tribe without you mentioned.


Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737304
12/07/22 09:43 PM
12/07/22 09:43 PM
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grin


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737374
12/07/22 10:35 PM
12/07/22 10:35 PM
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W NY
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Very nice


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Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737407
12/07/22 11:02 PM
12/07/22 11:02 PM
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DILLON,MT
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Very nicely done my friend.

Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737409
12/07/22 11:07 PM
12/07/22 11:07 PM
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New Hampshire
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Dang Jack...that was a hoot to read. Just about covered all the going ons ...here at TMan.

This is a great place with all its parts....

Merry Christmas to all !

Last edited by Nessmuck; 12/08/22 01:28 AM.

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Re: Tman Christmas and New Years [Re: Gulo] #7737545
12/08/22 03:46 AM
12/08/22 03:46 AM
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Gulo that is outstanding what a fine job you did

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