Hog Hunt Raffle to help injured PH Bossie Mostert (with special guest Ivan Carter)

25 April 2019, 09:32

Michael Robinson

Larry, I am late to the game, as I have just seen and absorbed this.

You are a man in full and true.

Just sent funds to Brad via PayPal (mrlexma) for ten tickets.

Best wishes to Bossie. Tough break.

But by all accounts, he is a tough man. I am sure he will fight through this and fully recover.

Glad to help.

25 April 2019, 13:47

larryshores

Thank you sir!

25 April 2019, 15:57

larryshores

Thanks again everyone.

Please consider purchasing some tickets. Right now, I have some real serious boars showing up. There is one we refer to triple B (big black bastard) who may have shown himself last night for the first time in months. I need a better picture. The significance of triple B is that he knocked the spinner off a feeder that was 6’7” off the ground! His teeth are as thick as my thumb. He did it twice. He is a wiley SOB. Let’s put it this way. I have killed over a thousand hogs in my life. This is the only hog I would sit all night for.

If someone will post pictures for me , please PM me your address. One of these days I will find a Photobucket replacement.

25 April 2019, 18:10

Skinz

Michael Robinson.... Funds have been received. Thank you!

26 April 2019, 16:36

Saeed

Any idea how many tickets have been sold??

26 April 2019, 18:15

larryshores

As of right now, 90 numbers have been issued. If my count was right, this included 18 tickets issues at no charge because the purchaser purchased 5 tickets. That leaves us with 72 paid tickets.

26 April 2019, 18:48

larryshores

In case you were wondering, the drawing will proceed even if we didn’t reach 100.

26 April 2019, 19:04

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
As of right now, 90 numbers have been issued. If my count was right, this included 18 tickets issues at no charge because the purchaser purchased 5 tickets. That leaves us with 72 paid tickets.

Does that mean those who purchased 5 or more tickets get more chances of winning??

26 April 2019, 19:33

larryshores

That it does .

7 out of 90 is better odds than 7 out of 100.

26 April 2019, 20:25

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
That it does .

7 out of 90 is better odds than 7 out of 100.

Yes.

8% instead of 7%

26 April 2019, 23:00

wwgreener

I just sent money for one ticket to Brad.

27 April 2019, 00:57

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
That it does .

7 out of 90 is better odds than 7 out of 100.

Yes.

8% instead of 7%

Better is better.

27 April 2019, 01:02

Skinz

As this Effort winds down. I just want to Thank You all for your participation & engagement. I know Bossie is grateful for complete strangers to show support like this literally half a world away. Also, thank you for allowing us this platform. A big round of applause for AR & the incredible generosity of Mr. Shore!

27 April 2019, 01:07

Colorado Bob

Bossie is lucky to have friend like you too.

27 April 2019, 20:33

larryshores

Brad has just checked the mail. No checks today.

I just plugged the numbers into the random number generator. The winner is number 68. Michael Robinson.

Congrats!

Thanks to everyone.

27 April 2019, 21:46

jjbull

Congratulations to the winner and all who supported the cause.

Get well soon, Bossie.

28 April 2019, 03:10

shoulderman

Congrats to Michael Robinson and everyone who supported a big vote of appreciation to Larry for his generosity and genuine support for those in need.

28 April 2019, 03:35

TREE 'EM

It’s great to see our community come together to help someone in need like this.

Kudos to Larry for spearheading this.

28 April 2019, 05:29

accipiter1

Congratulations, Mr. Robinson!

I hope you have a great hog hunt!

28 April 2019, 07:18

Michael Robinson

I am a terrible gambler. So bad that I don't gamble at all, except for a good cause.

Even then, I never win. But this time, somehow, I did. I suppose it helped that I bought a lot of tickets and it was a random drawing, i.e., no skill on my part was involved!

It will be an honor and privilege to hunt with Larry, and I am looking forward to it very much.

As others have said, many thanks to Larry for getting behind this good cause in support of Bossie's recovery in such a personal and effective way.

28 April 2019, 08:24

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I am a terrible gambler. So bad that I don't gamble at all, except for a good cause.

Even then, I never win. But this time, somehow, I did. I suppose it helped that I bought a lot of tickets and it was a random drawing, i.e., no skill on my part was involved!

It will be an honor and privilege to hunt with Larry, and I am looking forward to it very much.

As others have said, many thanks to Larry for getting behind this good cause in support of Bossie's recovery in such a personal and effective way.

Congratulations Michael!

Just remember, you have not actually won at all.

You have been sent to pig heaven!

28 April 2019, 09:05

DLS

Big thanks to Skinz, Larry and Saeed for your parts in this noble project. Well done, gentlemen!

28 April 2019, 18:34

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I am a terrible gambler. So bad that I don't gamble at all, except for a good cause.

Even then, I never win. But this time, somehow, I did. I suppose it helped that I bought a lot of tickets and it was a random drawing, i.e., no skill on my part was involved!

It will be an honor and privilege to hunt with Larry, and I am looking forward to it very much.

As others have said, many thanks to Larry for getting behind this good cause in support of Bossie's recovery in such a personal and effective way.

Let's hope your luck continues. Congrats

28 April 2019, 18:36

Todd Williams

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I am a terrible gambler. So bad that I don't gamble at all, except for a good cause.

Even then, I never win. But this time, somehow, I did. I suppose it helped that I bought a lot of tickets and it was a random drawing, i.e., no skill on my part was involved!

It will be an honor and privilege to hunt with Larry, and I am looking forward to it very much.

As others have said, many thanks to Larry for getting behind this good cause in support of Bossie's recovery in such a personal and effective way.

Congrats on winning the hunt.

You'll enjoy hanging with Larry. He's top notch.

29 April 2019, 08:20

Mark Clark

Congratulations Michael
Thanks to Larry and others who made this possible. We all get to help a fellow Hunter and had the dream of possibly winning.

We will be expecting a hunt report.

Mark

29 April 2019, 17:50

larryshores

Thanks again to everyone. I will do my very best to make sure Michael has a good hunt.

These are wild animals so one never knows. I have a friend who told me earlier this month that I once said the funniest thing to him he had ever heard. I had no idea what he was talking about. He said I once asked him if he knew what wives and wild hogs had in common. My response was that what was okay on one day was not the next day for no apparent reason. He found that hysterical. I found it factual.

Right now, there are a hell of a lot of them.

We have gotten at least one contribution after the drawing from someone who knew it was too late. We appreciate that.

Thanks again to everyone!

29 April 2019, 18:07

The Norwegian

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Thanks again to everyone. I will do my very best to make sure Michael has a good hunt.

These are wild animals so one never knows. I have a friend who told me earlier this month that I once said the funniest thing to him he had ever heard. I had no idea what he was talking about. He said I once asked him if he knew what wives and wild hogs had in common. My response was that what was okay on one day was not the next day for no apparent reason. He found that hysterical. I found it factual.

Right now, there are a hell of a lot of them.

We have gotten at least one contribution after the drawing from someone who knew it was too late. We appreciate that.

Thanks again to everyone!

[color:RED]He said I once asked him if he knew what wives and wild hogs had in common. My response was that what was okay on one day was not the next day for no apparent reason. He found that hysterical. I found it factual

Michael will have a hunt of the year. Visiting the ranch last year showed that this will be a fun and exciting hunt. And with Larry as the host even better. Lots of fun and lots of good humor

Morten

29 April 2019, 22:27

Colorado Bob

So what was the final $ amount for Bossie?

29 April 2019, 22:55

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Colorado Bob:
So what was the final $ amount for Bossie?

I don't know that this is the final number. We are waiting on one check that I am certain is on the way. Also, someone contacted me this morning to make a contribution . Neither of those transactions is factored in. As of the time of the drawing, we had $7,178.10 net of PayPal fees to go to Bossie.

30 April 2019, 00:03

Skinz

Yes sir....With all funds in $12,278.10.

Thank you all!

30 April 2019, 00:12

larryshores

Thanks Brad. That is a fantastic result.

I appreciate everyone who participated.

30 April 2019, 01:18

Colorado Bob

A tip of the hat to you Larry. You are a good man. Bob

30 April 2019, 06:17

K Evans

Outstanding! Glad that I could help, let me know if I can do anything else.

30 April 2019, 22:13

justanotherhunter

Congrats to Mr. Robinson, and kudos to all those who organized and contributed to this effort to help Bossie, and I was just happy for the chance to play along.

30 April 2019, 23:13

Safari2

Great result everyone!!

01 May 2019, 07:24

larryshores

The hunt has been scheduled.

01 May 2019, 08:30

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
The hunt has been scheduled.

We wish you all a piggatastic time!

Take lots of pictures.

01 May 2019, 19:45

Michael Robinson

I have decided to take my .500 A-Square. Larry has sent me some photos. He has some Hogzillas on his ranch.

01 May 2019, 19:52

Michael Robinson

Does anyone have a copy of The Perfect Shot - Wild Hogs Edition - they could lend me?

02 May 2019, 05:31

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Does anyone have a copy of The Perfect Shot - Wild Hogs Edition - they could lend me?

Well of course...wait no...but I have some pictures for shot placement grabbed from the net. Or hit them just under the ear...or on the shoulder.