MandyG
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« on: July 10, 2010, 10:26:58 pm » |
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Wanted to share a quote from one of my favorite books which has opened my eyes to alot of things- called Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It made me think of Matt and all of you hunters out there.. that the life & death part of hunting never goes without thought and gratitude.. "When you kill a beast, say to him in your heart: By the same power that slays you, I too am slain, and I too shall be consumed. For the law that delivers you into my hand shall deliver me into a mightier hand. Your blood and my blood is naught but the sap that feeds the tree of heaven." - Kahlil Gibran ..something to remember always! Mandy Goodson (Matts ole lady)  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 10:16:23 am » |
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Leave it to you to have some deep thought quote from a wierd book haha. No there is alot of truth to that though, can't think of too many times when I kill something that I don't take pause and think about what has just happened and why.
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"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session" - Mark Twain (1866)
"I hate rude behavior in a man, I won't tolerate it"~Woodrow F. Call
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."~Thomas Jefferson
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uglydog
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2010, 10:32:49 am » |
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Mandy you have to watch Ted Nugent hunting show, he is always preaching that every kill is a blessing and should be thought of with respect. Of course he says it like a wild man and makes it alot more interesting the way he says it!
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firemedic
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 09:40:47 pm » |
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I like that Mandy.....thanks for posting it.
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It's easy to judge the character of a man,....by how he treats those that can do nothing for him.
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cujo72
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2010, 01:33:40 pm » |
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Wanted to share a quote from one of my favorite books which has opened my eyes to alot of things- called Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It made me think of Matt and all of you hunters out there.. that the life & death part of hunting never goes without thought and gratitude..
"When you kill a beast, say to him in your heart:
By the same power that slays you, I too am slain, and I too shall be consumed.
For the law that delivers you into my hand shall deliver me into a mightier hand.
Your blood and my blood is naught but the sap that feeds the tree of heaven."
- Kahlil Gibran
..something to remember always!
Mandy Goodson (Matts ole lady) :)That was awesome
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" A bad dog eats as much as a good one"
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2010, 08:18:28 pm » |
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Deep thought indeed I agree 100% Cool post & bout time you joined the board!!  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2010, 08:23:34 pm » |
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Cool post & bout time you joined the board!! I just looked at your old posts, and I see you have been a member of the ETHD board for a while. Sorry. I like your signature. |
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uglydog
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2010, 01:56:46 am » |
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Now that you pointed out her signature, he is gonna have to go change his just to keep from getting in trouble!
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2010, 05:08:12 pm » |
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Yep, I like it too!
I am pretty good at apologizing to the hogs before I kill them. If we just tie them, I make sure they stay as cool and comfortable as possible through the ordeal - even if it means soaking them in water or giving them a drink of my gatorade. I know they need to be controlled, but I feel better when the process involves being as humane as possible...
You're right - it sometimes messes me up knowing that something was alive and living a minute ago, but I have ended it's life. It always helps if I immediately think about the fact that 5 minutes ago, that thing was wanting to thrash my dogs.
I know, I'm weird.
Cheers
M
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At least I'm successful at doing nothing right. I guess it could be worse.
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