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Author Messages Oldest First Newest First camelcluch Parker, Co Advanced Online Status: Posts:177 01/06/2008 6:07 PM Alert  I'm still trying to hunt as much as possible and thought Sat. would be good for ducks being the front end of a storm.  A buddy and went out to the popular local river and found a spot that had some good open water.  I started to put out decoys and break up the ice as I was going.  The water was about 6 inches deep and I felt good about our chances getting some ducks in.  Then my world came crashing in.  I took one step towards the shore and was met with water up to my chin!  NOw I don't have to say that it was cold, but it was.  Using new found skills I picked up watching Survior Man, I wallrused across the ice until I could stand up.  My clothes instantly froze and my buddy just sat there laughing.  I always have extra close and was able to change but we still got no ducks!  What a day! CPR Black Forest's Zuberant Zoie keskam Pierce, Colorado Master Online Status: Posts:990 01/06/2008 6:34 PM Alert  Jeff!!  Did they take Pics!! Actually glad you are OK! It is not the water that is cold, It is when you get out, Hopefully you didnt have to walk to far to get those clothes off!! Kevin HR Rocky Mountain Rosco JH APR HR Lady Satin of Black Forest JH SHR Satin's Jumpin Jedi JH SHR Chelsea Snow Angel JH APR HR KB's Snakey Jake of Poudre River JH SHR KB's It's Showtime of Bearpoint (Star) SHR KB's Loaded To Go Allie KB's Black Diamond Tessa 2Blackdogs! Kansas City Area - GO CHIEFS !!! Grand Master Online Status: Posts:1258 01/06/2008 7:05 PM Alert  WOW! Glad that was a happy ending! camelcluch Parker, Co Advanced Online Status: Posts:177 01/06/2008 7:49 PM Alert  I usally take my jacket off to set put the decoys out, so I had that right there on shore. "Happy Ending!" Did you here the part where I fell in and got no ducks? ;-) Hey Kevin, how do the geese look up your way? Let hook up for some late season hunts! CPR Black Forest's Zuberant Zoie Ruby's pal SW Oregon Advanced Online Status: Posts:302 01/06/2008 9:08 PM Alert  Glad you are OK! It is very serious!!! I lost a good hunting buddy 3 years ago to ice. He fell through sheet ice and could not get out, he died a slow painful death way too young.... Luckily you had some to help out if needed and extra clothes. He was only 1/2 mile from his truck, but couldn't get out and back to his truck. He had his 4 year old son with him and threw him up out of the hole. His son was able to walk out to the road and flag down a truck, but Dad was dead when they got back.... Thank your blessings. We all say it won't happen to us, but you never know. Keep it safe out there. Pat Lord may I be half the man that my dogs think that I am! camelcluch Parker, Co Advanced Online Status: Posts:177 01/07/2008 9:36 AM Alert  Wow! That is truley a sad story. Sorry to hear about your friend. I only make light because of the out come but truely understand what could have been. CPR Black Forest's Zuberant Zoie Ruby's pal SW Oregon Advanced Online Status: Posts:302 01/08/2008 1:59 PM Alert  I understand and didn't mean to rain on your fun you had..... I have also had the pleasure of getting soaked while Duck hunting. Now I remember my friend every time I am out there and am much better prepaired. I just try to minimize the risk. Happy hunting. Pat Lord may I be half the man that my dogs think that I am!
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