I am at your service!

yank_in_eire

Alright lads
I have been lurking on this forum and making the odd few posts here and there for a few years now and most of you seem like a sound bunch, so bear with me for a moment as I recount a bit of (my)history - I grew up in Delaware in the US (Dela-where? many of you will ask = mid-East coast just below New Jersey) and hunting and fishing was pretty much a way of life. From September to January you could find me on the water or in the fields in pursuit of just about anything - whitetails, turkey, gray squirrels, mourning doves, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, bullfrogs, largemouth bass, Stripers, blackfish - the list goes on - if there was a legal season I went for it.
The unfortunate bit of this equation is that I had my heart stolen by a lovely woman from Terenure, and being the nice chap that I am, I said I would try living over here for a few years and see how it went. That was 11 years, a marriage, 2 houses and 2 sons ago!:eek:
I've managed to keep up with the fishing but apart from a few visits to Courtlough for some trap shooting(class outfit there by the way), I haven't lifted a gun for as long as I've been here and I have sorely missed it.
Which brings me to my proposition for you, the good members of the shooting forum - please help me get back into the outdoors!!
You need somebody to drag a deer out of the arsehole of nowhere, I'm your man. I'll even field-dress it for you.
Need birds retrieved and don't have a dog? I'm your man.
Want a beater for a driven shoot? I'm your man.
Want help maintaining hedgerows or other habitat - I'm your man.
Wnat your fly box filled for next trout season? I'll do that too.
Hell, I'll even wash your car and clean your house if that's what it takes. Just get me back in the field please!!
I remian - at your service guys - use me!!
Cheers
Chris

meathstevie

Jeezes man, looks like the virus has struck back with a vengeance...once hunting ( can't speak for fishing ) gets a hold of you it can be dormant for years but eventually you will get a flare up.

poulo6.5

yank_in_eire wrote: »

Alright lads
I have been lurking on this forum and making the odd few posts here and there for a few years now and most of you seem like a sound bunch, so bear with me for a moment as I recount a bit of (my)history - I grew up in Delaware in the US (Dela-where? many of you will ask = mid-East coast just below New Jersey) and hunting and fishing was pretty much a way of life. From September to January you could find me on the water or in the fields in pursuit of just about anything - whitetails, turkey, gray squirrels, mourning doves, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, bullfrogs, largemouth bass, Stripers, blackfish - the list goes on - if there was a legal season I went for it.
The unfortunate bit of this equation is that I had my heart stolen by a lovely woman from Terenure, and being the nice chap that I am, I said I would try living over here for a few years and see how it went. That was 11 years, a marriage, 2 houses and 2 sons ago!:eek:
I've managed to keep up with the fishing but apart from a few visits to Courtlough for some trap shooting(class outfit there by the way), I haven't lifted a gun for as long as I've been here and I have sorely missed it.
Which brings me to my proposition for you, the good members of the shooting forum - please help me get back into the outdoors!!
You need somebody to drag a deer out of the arsehole of nowhere, I'm your man. I'll even field-dress it for you.
Need birds retrieved and don't have a dog? I'm your man.
Want a beater for a driven shoot? I'm your man.
Want help maintaining hedgerows or other habitat - I'm your man.
Wnat your fly box filled for next trout season? I'll do that too.
Hell, I'll even wash your car and clean your house if that's what it takes. Just get me back in the field please!!
I remian - at your service guys - use me!!
Cheers
Chris

thats a fair offer do you polish shoes
you are welcome out with me. i shoot in tip and kerry,

clivej

yank_in_eire wrote: »

Alright lads
I have been lurking on this forum and......................
The unfortunate bit of this equation is that I had my heart stolen by a lovely woman from Terenure, and being the nice chap that I am, I said I would try living over here for a few years and see how it went. That was 11 years, a marriage, 2 houses and 2 sons ago!:eek:
.....................get me back in the field please!!
I remian - at your service guys - use me!!
Cheers
Chris

Chris...

Christ thats like reading my lifes story. Only it happened to me 36 years ago. Irish Red-head took my heart away (a real cracker she is), 3 sons and a daughter later ......................... all water under the bridge now - oh happy days.
Anyway Chris get your arse down to KK most any Saturday I'll get you itching to hunt again.

deerhunter1

yank_in_eire wrote: »

Alright lads
I have been lurking on this forum and making the odd few posts here and there for a few years now and most of you seem like a sound bunch, so bear with me for a moment as I recount a bit of (my)history - I grew up in Delaware in the US (Dela-where? many of you will ask = mid-East coast just below New Jersey) and hunting and fishing was pretty much a way of life. From September to January you could find me on the water or in the fields in pursuit of just about anything - whitetails, turkey, gray squirrels, mourning doves, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, bullfrogs, largemouth bass, Stripers, blackfish - the list goes on - if there was a legal season I went for it.
The unfortunate bit of this equation is that I had my heart stolen by a lovely woman from Terenure, and being the nice chap that I am, I said I would try living over here for a few years and see how it went. That was 11 years, a marriage, 2 houses and 2 sons ago!:eek:
I've managed to keep up with the fishing but apart from a few visits to Courtlough for some trap shooting(class outfit there by the way), I haven't lifted a gun for as long as I've been here and I have sorely missed it.
Which brings me to my proposition for you, the good members of the shooting forum - please help me get back into the outdoors!!
You need somebody to drag a deer out of the arsehole of nowhere, I'm your man. I'll even field-dress it for you.
Need birds retrieved and don't have a dog? I'm your man.
Want a beater for a driven shoot? I'm your man.
Want help maintaining hedgerows or other habitat - I'm your man.
Wnat your fly box filled for next trout season? I'll do that too.
Hell, I'll even wash your car and clean your house if that's what it takes. Just get me back in the field please!!
I remian - at your service guys - use me!!
Cheers
Chris

Welcome hope we can help somehow:)

yank_in_eire

@Poulo6.5 - I can put a shine on anything - how may pairs and what time do you want me to show up?:D

@clivej - Must be something in the (h)air - as luck would have it mine's a redhead as well.

@deerhunter - Thanks for the welcome - hope to put a face to the name soon.

Thanks all for the responses - it's heartwarming to know that my boys might not have to grow up missing out on the experiences I had hunting and fishing. It shaped the whole way I live my life and it's what I want for them more than anything.

Forgot to mention, I'm O-positive if any of you need a pint or 2!:eek::D

Tackleberrywho

yank_in_eire wrote: »

@Poulo6.5 - I can put a shine on anything - how may pairs and what time do you want me to show up?:D

@clivej - Must be something in the (h)air - as luck would have it mine's a redhead as well.

@deerhunter - Thanks for the welcome - hope to put a face to the name soon.

Thanks all for the responses - it's heartwarming to know that my boys might not have to grow up missing out on the experiences I had hunting and fishing. It shaped the whole way I live my life and it's what I want for them more than anything.

Forgot to mention, I'm O-positive if any of you need a pint or 2!:eek::D

I've no kids (that I know of)
I bought my nephew a nerf foam dart gun the other day.
Or as he calls it "a bullet gun"

He always asks me "uncle ______, do you shoot wabbits in the fields?"

I told him when he is 10 I'll bring him (he's "twee" going on thirty three )

I might be able to Oblige you with some Rabbit shooting in the Midlands!

poulo6.5

We are all on the same page. I have fallen for a red head or two over the years. And the only pints we want are the kind you get over the counter.
I'm always up for a shot so when ever suits you.

And maybe Clive you might come down for another shot. But next time we will leave the weather behind

yank_in_eire

Sounds like a meeting is organising itself here - I'm in for whatever happens!:D

yank_in_eire

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

I've no kids (that I know of)
I bought my nephew a nerf foam dart gun the other day.
Or as he calls it "a bullet gun"

He always asks me "uncle ______, do you shoot wabbits in the fields?"

I told him when he is 10 I'll bring him (he's "twee" going on thirty three )

I might be able to Oblige you with some Rabbit shooting in the Midlands!

My oldest is "twee" as well - no doubt he'll be driving before I know it. Right now he doesn't know anyting about what Daddy used to do back home but I intend to change that. Luckily he has seen the fruits of a few spearfishing trips and is mad into watching the "divermen" shooting fish on Youtube so I imagine once he gets a taste of hunting he'll be well on for that too.
I got in a bit of jackrabbit hunting the last time I visited my (then) 6 year old nephew in Colorado - the rabbits were nearly as long as he was!
Even if it's just tagging along for the hike and fresh air until I get my FAC sorted I'll take you up on that!

FISMA

I might be able to help when it comes to ducks, maybe Pheasants.

Unfortunately, it would be about a two hour drive. To be honest, the ducks where I go are beyond skitterish. They hate the sight of people [don't know why:rolleyes:]. If they see you within 200ya, they're gone. If you are into hill climbing, hiking, or walking, then the day wouldn't be a complete waste.

I cannot help when it comes to deer. I have to find some new spots myself. My stomping grounds just got sold off. Just before the full season too! They're will be others, but grounds are like women, you just get used to the one that treats you right.

Betcha miss walking down to the store and buying as many firearms as your credit card could handle, huh? :):)

Was on the waterfront in NYC not too long ago. Feckin ducks and geese would swim right up to you, no fear. Should try and get them on a Continental Flight to Shannon!

I guess you do not have a boom-stick this side of the Atlantic, correct?

A timeless classic, posted before, so here's the link - safe to open anywhere, except for those that hate the simpsons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpLd0WQKCY

clivej

poulo6.5 wrote: »

We are all on the same page. I have fallen for a red head or two over the years. And the only pints we want are the kind you get over the counter.
I'm always up for a shot so when ever suits you.

And maybe Clive you might come down for another shot. But next time we will leave the weather behind

Paulo
What a day that was to get the invite from you My boots are still wet through.

Shoot2kill

Welcome Chris, its funny to read your story, that old itch never goes away does it?:) But your welcome anytime in north cork.. This time of year, like all the lads, im out as often as possible and always welcome a bit of good company!

jap gt

Shoot2kill wrote: »

Welcome Chris, its funny to read your story, that old itch never goes away does it?:) But your welcome anytime in north cork.. This time of year, like all the lads, im out as often as possible and always welcome a bit of good company!

what part of north cork are you im the same area, pm if you prfer

BUACHAILL

Hey welcome to the site and nice story !!

You are more than welcome to tag along with me in some deer stalking !! I shoot Wicklow and even have some land up in Rathfarnham.

Now that said I am busy next few weeks as house needs painting,bring your brush ha ha
Just kidding

wildfowler94

Always Looking For Company Out Shooting, Fish Too!
Longford,Westmeath Cavan And Galway, Mainly Shoot Ducks But Im Secatry Of My Local Gun Club We Have Pheasant Woodcock,Snipe Pigeon Duck, Vermin Mainly Everything, Trap Shooting Vermin Control And Other Conservation activites!
Were also Close To All The Large Lakes In The Midlands, The Inny River Flows Through The Club!:)
Pm Me If Interested!

yank_in_eire

FISMA wrote: »

I might be able to help when it comes to ducks, maybe Pheasants.

Unfortunately, it would be about a two hour drive. . If you are into hill climbing, hiking, or walking, then the day wouldn't be a complete waste.

I'm up for anything - as any hunter knows sometimes the day out is the best part whether you make a kill or not. And I have a car that hasn't let me down yet so I don't mind a bit of a drive - I do the trip to Cork and back in a day for sea fishing so 2 hours is a short hop!

FISMA wrote: »

Betcha miss walking down to the store and buying as many firearms as your credit card could handle, huh? :):)


I guess you do not have a boom-stick this side of the Atlantic, correct?

A timeless classic, posted before, so here's the link - safe to open anywhere, except for those that hate the simpsons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpLd0WQKCY

You are correct there - I don't have any guns this side of the Atlantic. They're all in storage back home - it seems with the red tape involved in importing them it would just be easier to buy one here so I'm working toward that - need to get an alarm installed here but this is an old house and there are a load of jobs that have to come before that - like replacing the drafty single glazing and putting in a new heating system.:eek:
It is heartbreaking not to be able to walk into a gun shop and walk out with a new toy the same day, any time you like but it seems like that's the breaks over here. As long as I can get myself sorted with a shotgun to start it will tide me over for a few years until I can get more involved in the Irish shooting scene. I'd love to see how deer stalking here stacks up to whitetail hunting back home.

yank_in_eire

Wow, lads I have to say the response here has been overwhelming!! Everyone has been very welcoming and you all seem really interested in helping me out - a favour I hope I get to return! I hope to be able to meet all of you at some point in the future - and if I haven't responded to a PM try my email chris.hall.1973@gmail.com -it gets nuts here running around after 2 little ones and computer time sometimes suffers as a result!

patsat

I cannot wait until a few years when I am finished collage, at the mo I'm in collage 5 days a week and work every saturday and sunday so meeting up with people for shooting is not very feasable!

My daytime shooting is limited by what hours i can get off in collage!:D

But once my studies are over I do hope to put a face to a good few names from here!

poulo6.5

patsat wrote: »

I cannot wait until a few years when I am finished collage, at the mo I'm in collage 5 days a week and work every saturday and sunday so meeting up with people for shooting is not very feasable!

My daytime shooting is limited by what hours i can get off in collage!:D

But once my studies are over I do hope to put a face to a good few names from here!

if we could organize a day out for all the shooters here that would be great.
in the mean time we will just have to keep plugging away.

4gun

go and get your self kitted out...you've lost enough time already...there are other reasons to visit Kerry y'know besides lakes and mountains

dicky82

poulo6.5 wrote: »

We are all on the same page. I have fallen for a red head or two over the years.

once you go red its hard to go back!!!!

shout it now and shout it loud im red and im proud:D.

poulo6.5

dicky82 wrote: »

once you go red its hard to go back!!!!

shout it now and shout it loud im red and im proud:D.

i wonder what color your hair is:D:D

deerhunter1

dicky82 wrote: »

once you go red its hard to go back!!!!

shout it now and shout it loud im red and im proud:D.

YEP! Married one myself 30 Years ago:D

s-cogan

Welcome Chris, its funny to read your story, that old itch never goes away does it? But your welcome anytime in north cork.. This time of year, like all the lads, im out as often as possible and always welcome a bit of good company!

jap gt wrote: »

what part of north cork are you im the same area, pm if you prfer

hi lads im in north cork aswell, pm if yer interested in a shooting partner, for a while

bunny shooter

Bit of bunny shooting in Tipp if your down this way, some serious trout fishing too from May - September

Tackleberrywho

yank_in_eire wrote: »

Wow, lads I have to say the response here has been overwhelming!! Everyone has been very welcoming and you all seem really interested in helping me out - a favour I hope I get to return! I hope to be able to meet all of you at some point in the future - and if I haven't responded to a PM try my email chris.hall.1973@gmail.com -it gets nuts here running around after 2 little ones and computer time sometimes suffers as a result!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOpDtHr4f5c

Yer wife will have a laugh if you sing this!!