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Posts: 11017 | Registered: 14 December 2000Reply With Quote
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Thanks Nick. The "Country Boy's" posts are greatly missed on this forum.


ALLEN W. JOHNSON - DRSS

Into my heart on air that kills
From yon far country blows:
What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
That is the land of lost content,
I see it shining plain,
The happy highways where I went
And cannot come again.

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Posts: 2251 | Location: Mo, USA | Registered: 21 April 2002Reply With Quote
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Having had the pleasure of Geo's aquaintance on several occasions I can only say he was one hell of a man. The last time I had spoken to him he had just taken a certain 10 point on our own (AR) "Harry's" ranch... and he was rather tickled about that!

RIP George.






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Posts: 3611 | Location: LV NV | Registered: 22 October 2002Reply With Quote
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I too, had the great pleasure of meeting George. A wonderful man! I always looked forward to seeing him in Dallas.


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Posts: 9797 | Location: Missouri City, Texas | Registered: 21 June 2000Reply With Quote
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Never did speak to George, but did speak to his wife...I believe MIMs hunted with George in Africa...
His book was a pleasure to read...

Mike


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Posts: 6768 | Location: Wyoming, Pa. USA | Registered: 17 April 2003Reply With Quote
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I was not fortunate enough to have met George. I was amazed, however, when he carefully and patiently answered my newbie questions on AR. Was a great gift.

He was a genuine gentleman ... I miss his posts.


Mike

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Posts: 6199 | Location: Charleston, WV | Registered: 31 August 2002Reply With Quote
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Thanks for remembering Mr. Hoffman.

Way cool!

JW
 
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I had the good fortune of having Geo. for a good friend and long before I was fortunate to have him as my PH for 21 days in TZ on my first safari. Geo. was always included in my family deer hunt at our Mertzon, TX ranch Thanksgiving week. Geo. and I were also known for scouting for deer from this hiltop location. Most of the time that was right after lunch and we would have the windows on his Toyota cracked a bit and the seat back reclined just a tad. We were never attacked by a deer thank goodness. Big Grin
I drove to Sonora to see Geo. just three days before he died. We had a good visit and a few grins however we both knew it was our last time together. We had many a gun conversation and took some good game while hunting with each other. The family hunt has always been fun but we sure miss the little fat man who could drink an orange Fanta soda in warp speed.
Mary still lives in the house in Sonora and someday I hope to get her to the ranch to hunt. She is no stranger to a rifle and has many fine African animals to her credit.


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Posts: 1529 | Location: Texas | Registered: 15 December 2003Reply With Quote
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Mims, that's a downright, mighty fine tribute to your friend and our fellow AR member.
 
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I think of George when ever the subject of a .416 caliber comes up. I miss my discussions with him.
 
Posts: 2627 | Location: Where the pine trees touch the sky | Registered: 06 December 2006Reply With Quote
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hope he is enjoying his safari in the sky...may he rest in peace


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