Playing in the mud [Archive] - Avery Outdoors Message Board

Jim Thompson, Jr.

09-22-2005, 09:24 PM

As much as we all love waterfowling we know how much work is involved in the sport. My ten year-old son, Creighton, mudded his youth Finisher and my Power Hunter that I'm modifying for photography purposes. It's a rare instance when he doesn't complain about doing work and this was one of those. Thank God. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/366/resize769lz.jpg http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8573/resize1006az.jpg

Scott Moates

09-22-2005, 10:51 PM

Jim, that is great. I am sure Creighton will have the passion that we all have, if he already doesn't. Looks like he is on the way.

Christian Curtis

09-22-2005, 11:37 PM

Jim,

Looks like he is off on the right foot. It's great to see a youngster with initerest in the outdoors.

Curt Wilson

09-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Jim,
Do you think you could send him to California? I have a couple of blinds that need to be mudded for this year. Great pics and I am glad to see young kids taking time to do things right.

Mark Brendemuehl

09-23-2005, 05:33 AM

I did the same thing with my 4 year old daughter. I handed her a bucket of mud, told her I was going inside, and that when I came back out, I didnt want know what color the blind was. You would have thought it was her brithday the way she tackled that thing!
Mark

JEDJR

09-23-2005, 05:35 AM

Jim, thats a hunting partner for life, and great to see the next generation of waterfowlers hard at work.
Good luck to you both this season!

Does anyone know where I can purchase afew of those ''Clear'' Avery decals?

Jeremy Abbas

09-23-2005, 06:46 AM

great post Jim,

I have a 6 year old with the same drive, it does a father proud to see his offspring take this sport on with enthusiasm.

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/4741/youthfinisher3dh.jpg

Jeremy Abbas

09-23-2005, 06:48 AM

I have to apologize guys, seems that's the only photo I didn't downsize.

JEDJR

09-23-2005, 07:44 AM

Jeremy, Great shot! Looks like you have a great huntin buddy as well.
Good luck to you guys this season!

Travis Mueller

09-23-2005, 08:04 AM

I don't know Curt at the cost of gas right now, I highly doubt it would be cost effective to send someone out to mud your blind. You might want to have your girlfriend do it. Great pictures Jim and Jeremy!

Rusty Hallock

09-23-2005, 10:49 AM

Jim and Jeremy,

Great photos.

Dave in Mpls

09-23-2005, 02:26 PM

Great photos, guys!

Nice to see youngsters involved in the sport!

Eric Larsgaard

09-23-2005, 07:22 PM

Great photo's, Jim.

You can explain and explain it over and over again. Mudding your blind is the most important thing to be done on any layout blind.

Eric