Weekend Write Up 10/11/21

Did you see Odie's deer in her post on Saturday? You need to see that.

I left a few pictures out of our Revival in Pictures post on Friday. Sorry about that, but here they are now.

I can not leave out the tacos! Now, let us talk about the weekend!

We had a wonderful service Thursday night in Thomasville and then folks jumped in and helped us get our sound equipment into the bus. No one owes us that but I sure am thankful when they go that extra mile to assist us, especially now. We visited with Bro. Ben and Sis. Deidre and then KJo helped me hook up the jeep so that it was ready to ride Friday morning.

I put a chip on the bill of my hat. This was Charlie's chip response.

The morning came too soon, but we were cranked up, aired up and pulling out of the church onto HWY 43 at 6:55 AM. We turned on HWY 5 just north of town and followed that all the way to a short run on HWY 11 to I-20/I-59 north of Woodstock, Alabama. 

It was a good clean run on non-interstate roads. I was able to make good time. It was about 110 miles and took us about two hours and ten minutes. Not bad at all.

Thankfully, we hit Birmingham just right and scooted onto I-65 with no problem. We arrived at Love's Travel Plaza in Falkville, Alabama by 10:30. We ate lunch and rested until 1:00 and hit the road again.

The BoggsMobile touched down for the night at another Love's in Columbia, Tennessee. We had a relaxing evening and a good night. I hardly ever sleep REALLY well, but Friday night was a wonderful exception. 

I laid down to sleep at 10:40 and even though I had to get up twice, I went right back to sleep each time and stayed in bed until nearly 9:00 AM. That is ten hours of sleep! Amazing! I could barely walk when I got up, but I would like that problem more often.😁

We took our time Saturday morning meandering through Nashville and after a few stops, we parked for the night at a familiar rest area for us near Horse Cave, KY. That place is huge! I counted about 120 parking places.

Sunday morning we drove about 20 miles north to a Pilot truck stop Sonora, KY.

We dropped the BoggsMobile and drove the Jeep to Hodgenville Pentecostal Church. Sunday was Pastor Appreciation for Pastor David Webb and we were the surprise guest speaker.

The service was great and HPC received us warmly as they always do. They really are super great folks and fantastic friends. Bro. and Sis. Webb said they were completely surprised, so that part of the day was a success.

The dinner was fabulous! Wow! They had tables inside and outside so that everyone could have plenty of room. It was awesome.

As the dinner was winding down, we said our sad goodbyes to Pastor David Webb, his family, the staff and saints at HPC. It was so good to be with them and we were sorrowful to leave so soon.

The Jeep carried us back to the bus and by 3:10 eastern, we were hooked up and ready to ride. We needed to roll some miles under the wheels toward Oklahoma and that is exactly what we did.

I had hoped to slip into church with some friends Sunday evening, but circumstances said otherwise and it was probably for the best. It is a long way from Hodgenville, Kentucky to Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

We drove 162 miles and before dark, we pulled into a Flying J  for the night. We are now about 600 miles to our destination in Oklahoma. We should be able to do that in three days by God's grace!

That wraps up our wonderful weekend. Thank you for stopping by today.

Davy

Our View Out The Front Window 10/10/21

Sunday Morning Sanity

The highest form of selfishness is that of the man who is content to go to heaven alone   J.C. Ryle

Our View Out The Front Window

This was our view out the front window of the BoggsMobile near Milry, Alabama at Copeland Assembly.

This was our view out the window in Thomasville, Alabama

This was our view out the front window at Love's in Falkville, Alabama.

May God bless you with a super great Sunday.

Davy

Odie's True Lure No Kill Deer Hunt

Hey Friends,

This is Odie Boggs checking in from my bunk on the BoggsMobile. Today I am here to give you a full report on my deer hunting excursion. It has taken me a couple of weeks to get all my thoughts and pictures together to share with you.

First I want to thank my Uncle Danny Morgan. Uncle Danny got me wanting to hunt many years ago. He was always telling me his stories of hunting. He sparked an interest in me. The love for hunting is something that we have bonded over. I cherish our hunting memories!

Uncle Danny, Papaw Danny and my friend Eric Mefford have spent a lot of time taking me hunting. I appreciated every moment they sacrificed and each dollar that they have spent teaching me the art of hunting.

I first heard about the True Lure Hunt from my Aunt Jeanna Morgan. She works with Donna Bell who told my aunt about True Lure. Donna's husband is Rick Bell and Rick works hard along with Todd Dunn to provide these hunts for disabled hunters.

Aunt Jeana told Donna about my love for hunting and my disability. She also told her about my lack of success in the hunting department. Before I knew it a plan was rolling to get me a deer this year. Thank you, Aunt Jeanna and Donna Bell! 

True Lure No Kill Deer Hunt

Todd Dunn makes a deer lure called True Lure. He owns a deer farm where he provides a home for many deer. The deer must be regularly tranquilized and vaccinated.  Also, Todd needs to harvest what is needed to produce the deer lure. 

This deer farm is set on 26 acres. It is in the pretty country area of West Portsmouth, Ohio. The deer are numbered and free to roam wherever they want on the property. The deer are well loved and cared for. 

Several years ago the idea for True Lure No Kill Deer Hunts was born. Disabled veterans and young people with disabilities are chosen to hunt on set days. They get to experience the thrill of a real deer hunt. The hunter gets to fire the tranquilizer dart shot at their assigned deer. The hunters are given a gold medal and the antlers from their deer. 

A buck naturally sheds his antlers every year but the tranquilized deer loses his while he is sleeping. Jed's Taxidermy creates and donates a full shoulder mount with the antlers. Other hunters donate deer capes for these mounts.

Odie's Hunt September 24, 2021

Here is a glimpse into my True Lure No Kill Deer Hunt. I was able bring a group of people with me for the experience. My support team was Uncle Danny, Papaw Danny, Mom and Gran. I was grateful to have my family with me cheering me on and helping me hunt! 

The day began with prayer, the national anthem and a prep talk. The actual hunt took place in a nice accessible blind. Todd Dunn, Rick Bell and their helpers had prepared everything in advance for a great hunt. 

The guys made sure that I was comfortable. They also worked with me and to make sure that I could aim and hit the deer with practice shots. I appreciate their patience and guidance!

Once we were set up and ready, it was time to hunt. We waited for my assigned deer, number 19. He made us wait around five hours. We watched other deer as they ate near the blind. It was cool to be so close to the deer. My anticipation and excitement grew with each passing moment!

Rick Bell and Todd Dunn were with us leading through the entire process. They treated us so good! While waiting for Mr. 19, we ate lunch!  Thanks to Bowlins Gas Station for providing chicken strips and tater wedges! Several kinds of drinks and snacks were also available!

Uncle Danny named my deer Lazarus. The deer was not going to die but only sleep for a while and then he would rise again. Lazarus showed up close to 4:00PM. I only had an instant to fire the shot to tranquilize him. I was successful at hitting my target area!

Lazarus ran off for his nap. He ran down a ravine into the woods and it was impossible to carry him to me for pictures. We had to change things up and carry me on a stretcher to where he was napping.

Todd, Papaw, Mom and Uncle Danny worked extremely hard to get me to the location! It was not an easy thing for them to do. I appreciate their hard work! I will never forget their labor of love! Gran followed close behind documenting the whole thing.

When we made it to Lazarus he was snoozing away. I was shocked to hear him snoring as we got close to him! We could take pictures, videos and admire him all while he napped peacefully. 

Once we were finished admiring the dear and celebrating with him.  Todd harvested the antlers and gave Lazarus his wake up shot. We had to make the long treacherous trek back through the woods again. I was thankful we made both trips safely!

I am glad to be a member of the True Lure Family. My hunt was number 63. 

My prayers for a successful hunt had been answered! We were also blessed with wonderful weather that day! Thank you, Jesus! After my shot was successful I could not quit smiling. I was jumping for joy, on the inside! I now have my first deer. Lazarus had a true ten point rack. I am the proud owner of his 2021 antlers!

I can not describe how thankful I am for the True Lure No Kill Deer Hunt. Todd Dunn and Rick Bell made my dreams of being a successful deer hunter a reality! It is impossible for me to fully express my gratitude to everyone involved! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thanks for allowing me to hunt with you all!

The people in The True Lure organization are doing fantastic work helping those with disabilities. They make dreams come true for impaired hunters! My hunt was life changing. The entire experience was incredible and I will never forget my hunt! Click here to see more of their work on Facebook. Scroll down to the September 24th post to see Todd's picture from our hunt.

I gained two new friends in Rick Bell and Todd Dunn. Both men have served our country. They still love and honor it today! Todd loves to help others hunt and see them happy. Rick is a Green Beret Veteran of Desert Storm. His service to our country left him with injuries that make him use a wheelchair. Rick refuses to let his circumstance hinder him from living life to the fullest. He is an inspiration to me!

Thank you to all of my family members that made this hunt possible! I appreciate your hard work and encouragement! You all are a big reason why I had a successful hunt! I love and appreciate you dearly!

There you have the story of my first successful deer hunt. It was an awesome day. I am thrilled that I could relive it with you all virtually. I hope you enjoy the pictures posted below. These were taken by Mom, Uncle Danny and Todd Dunn.

Thanks for reading.

Odie