Tom Mathews...

[RWP]

I was taking a quick look at your site... just like all you do, quality!!

Just returned from the Manitoba goose hunt... I want to tell you that Cooksey, Ryan, David, and the rest of your staff did an amazing job. I can tell alot by the people you have working for you, their knowledge, and the quality products you put out. You and your crew are TRUE WATERFOWLERS. Thank You!!

I hope you will get back to the state's soon to enjoy some duck gunning, but I know that all you effort on the other side of the world will be appreciated by very happy hunters here in the states.

Good luck, and to your continued sucess.

Best,

[Tom Matthews]

Hey RWP, I need your job!

I just received an e-mailed update from Cooksey this morning, and it sounded as if there were no bad days Manitoba. I love that place so much - it always makes me feel like a man. January in Stuttgart can make a boy out of anybody!

Your friend Fred has outdone himself on the birds don't you think? I have the brand new green-winged teal drake and hen molds done and parts are being produced now. You are not gonna' believe these things.

Do you have everything you need from us for 2002? Let Bill or Fred know if there is anything you are lacking.

Thanks for the nice comments about the products.

Tom

[RWP]

Allright Tom,

EVEN TRADE--- Can't wait to tell Cooksey, I'm his new boss now

I have to say, the first morning gunning, we all started to set the dekes and the blinds out by the light of the truck's headlights. As I worked on putting together the shell dekes, I shouted to Cooksey. "Hey, I didn't know Big Foot made shells" thinking that Art L. would have given me a call. (he is a great guy, and usually gives me a heads up on things)

Let me tell you, when Cooksey told me it was one of yours.... I could't beleive it , I thought they were Big foots'. Man they look great. As a guide, I can see a bunch of them complementing my Footers, and at times when I can't drive my trailer in the fields, hell I'll leave the other dekes at home.

With the price, and the realisim, feather detail, paint job, along with the heavy duty workmanship... they will be hard to beat.

How about making full bodies??

I knew Freddy was talented, but the dekes and the blind, wow!! It makes me happy I was the first Out. writer to profile him. I had the feeling, great things would come from him.

On the blind, I have to say, as soon as I sell all my final approach laydowns... I'm replacing all with the Avery/Zink laydown blinds.

I've had problems with the frame bending on the FA blinds, yours are heavier duty... and for what I do, with all kinds of folks gunning out of them, I need the extra hold up power. I also love the ability to fold them and carry them around, without becoming a human sailboat on windy days.

Tell you what Tom, the geese loved them as well. At one point on the last day, with Ryan filming this... a single goose came in, feet down and commited (wish you were there huh??). Since no one knew who was next to shoot (we were taking turns on singles and small groups to streach the hunt) no one took this bird. I don't know who was more surprised, the goose or the fella who's blind the goose hit as it landed on top of him

Almost forgot, the Finisher dog blind, that's slik!! I know a ten-year-old chocolate lab that will be getting a new field home soon!! Ask Cooksey about my idea on a small addition to it...

Well, this became longer than I wanted it to... I better save something for the story

Best to you,

Ruben Perez