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18 March 2011, 19:51
retreeverFuture African Hunter
I will do my best to have this young fellow follow in his Grandfather's steps as a third generation African Hunter.
Jordan was born to my son, Matt and his wife Lise at 8lbs. 14 oz.
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
18 March 2011, 20:04
jcarrCongrats, he's a good looking little, or should I say at nearly 9 lbs, not so little thing.

The main vice of capitalism is the uneven distribution of prosperity. The main vice of socialism is the even distribution of misery. -- Winston Churchill
18 March 2011, 20:05
sdirksCongratulations!
18 March 2011, 20:56
graybirdCongrats Grandpa!!!
Graybird
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18 March 2011, 21:06
TerryRCongratulations to Grandma, Grandpa, his Father and especially his Mother( who did the heavy lifting )
18 March 2011, 21:15
577NitroExpressCongrats, Mike! Let's get him to the range as soon as he is old enough!
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EJ Carter 2011
Congratulations! Great looking little guy, and great photo. He's got that "natural born killer" look about him.
Don't rush into buying him his first gun. Sometime next week is plenty early enough.
18 March 2011, 21:35
Oryxhunter1983How lucky to have a grandpa like you, I'm a first generation African hunter!!!! There is hope for our future!
18 March 2011, 21:39
butchlochey mike are you sure you want him to follow in your footsteps??

i thought you wanted to keep them well covered

18 March 2011, 22:19
Mad DogCongratulations Grandpa!

Mad Dog
18 March 2011, 22:26
h kittleCongratulations
If I had just known that grandchildren would be so much fun I would have had them first.
Hartley
18 March 2011, 22:29
Cazador humildeCongratulations to you and your family. Great looking boy.
18 March 2011, 22:36
Dave FulsonLets not waste time. I will send you a contract out today for a 21 day full bag safari, for let's say 2026. He will be 15 then and ready. If you start saving about 10 k a year starting yesterday, that should just about cover it by then !!!!
Seriously though, good for you. A big day indeed !
Dave Fulson
18 March 2011, 23:05
Oday450A fine looking lad Mike. I'm sure that he has a good teacher ready and waiting. All the best to both of you.
"Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult."
18 March 2011, 23:11
Greg RCongratulations, Mike.
18 March 2011, 23:12
Brian ClarkCongrats to you, he will be lucky to have a grandpa like you, My best to you and your family.
18 March 2011, 23:31
GhubertCongratulations Grandpa!
Is he your first grandchild?
18 March 2011, 23:34
Bill73Mike,
Congratulations on this joyful event!! I am sure granpa has a lot to pass on

DRSS
18 March 2011, 23:42
bwanamrmCongratulations Mike!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
18 March 2011, 23:46
PD999Congratulations!
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19 March 2011, 00:29
MJinesCongratulations Mike!
Mike
19 March 2011, 03:02
BiebsMike, 8 lbs 12 oz??? I didn't know it was generically possible to inherit Grandpa's beer belly !!!! Congrats...Jon
19 March 2011, 03:28
Use Enough GunCongrats Mike and Cherie (and the rest of the family!)

I'm in the process of waiting on another little grandson myself!

19 March 2011, 05:05
NakihunterCongrats! ...and what a lucky boy! God bless!
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
19 March 2011, 06:01
Tim Heraldcongrats Mike!!!
Good Hunting,
Tim Herald
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19 March 2011, 06:21
jeff hquote:
Originally posted by TerryR:
Congratulations to Grandma, Grandpa, his Father and especially his Mother( who did the heavy lifting )
A1+++
That is the hardest work I have ever seen anyone do.
Congrads!!!
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19 March 2011, 06:53
adamhunterCongratulations!!
30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
19 March 2011, 07:25
Wildlife GalleryAwesome!!!!
19 March 2011, 07:32
mohanCongragulations, Good looking Boy !
19 March 2011, 09:14
samir
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19 March 2011, 09:43
Michael RobinsonHey, Mike, great news and congratulations!
Just think, you can help him cut his teeth with a single shot .177 Oxygen Express in just a couple of years!

Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
19 March 2011, 18:17
Bill CCongratulations Mike! Have you selected your name yet? (Papa, Pappy, Opa, Grandpa, Pop-pop...)
19 March 2011, 18:50
prof242Mike,
Congratulations! As you well know, becoming a grandpa is one of life's greatest moments.
Max
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19 March 2011, 20:37
Dutch44Excellent, Mike. Now have you had Jordan fitted for his first double? May I suggest the 450-400 3 1/4!
Dutch
19 March 2011, 22:29
Alan BunnA fine looking rifleman. All the best to him and the family!

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20 March 2011, 03:01
retreeverFriends, Thank you! This is our fourth Grandchild and my son and daughter in law's first child. Our daughter has 2 girls and a boy. My official name they call me is Grandfather and my wife's name is Bama.
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
20 March 2011, 03:33
Antlersquote:
Originally posted by Bill C:
Congratulations Mike! Have you selected your name yet? (Papa, Pappy, Opa, Grandpa, Pop-pop...)
Pop-pop would seem to fit best!

One pop per barrel.....Congrats to you and your lovely wife, Mike.
Antlers
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20 March 2011, 08:09
Woodmnctry
OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!
21 March 2011, 18:39
Paul ReedCongratulations Mike and Cherie...that boy will grow up in the enviroment of a fine Grandfather and Grandmother. Ok so his length of pull is short for the moment but I'm sure we can find a gun that will fit him...

Paul
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