What happened to...

[jkbrea]

86er? I really enjoyed his hunting posts and expertise advice. If I'm prying I apologize and disregard. Wish him the best.

[piller]

He was accused of misappropriation of items from his employer. His employer prosecuted. 86er's money ran out. That is all I know. He was also dealing with family issues which he had asked for our prayers here on leverguns.
Others may know more. He may be wanting some privacy. Just guessing.

[Blaine]

86er was a darn good man. Some newer people might not remember his offer to cover the expenses of someone that didn't have a place for Thanksgiving, or was it Christmas, dinner. He was active in helping kids in the outdoor sports. I'm not sure anyone would realize that swapping out one caliber of ammo available from work for a caliber they could use would have been the wrong thing to do. It evidently was, and disaster for him and his family ensued. More prayers are in order. I'd have his back anytime I was able. I wish he'd come back home to Leverguns. His stories, and experience would be a welcome addition.

[Old Ironsights]

86er was a darn good man. Some newer people might not remember his offer to cover the expenses of someone that didn't have a place for Thanksgiving, or was it Christmas, dinner. He was active in helping kids in the outdoor sports. I'm not sure anyone would realize that swapping out one caliber of ammo available from work for a caliber they could use would have been the wrong thing to do. It evidently was, and disaster for him and his family ensued. More prayers are in order. I'd have his back anytime I was able. I wish he'd come back home to Leverguns. His stories, and experience would be a welcome addition.

Welcome to the world of Political Assassination... Obama DOJ Style...

(Time to Petition Cruz when he becomes AG?)

[crs]

Old Ironsights said "Welcome to the world of Political Assassination... Obama DOJ Style..."
The opinion of all of us that know all of the story.
He also said "(Time to Petition Cruz when he becomes AG?)" - a great idea worth following up.

86er is alive and well living on the Texas coast. We hunted together last fall and each took an elk cow and his son took a fallow doe with a crossbow. We are planning another meat hunt (antlers are awful hard to chew and even harder to digest) soon for elk and hogs.

He and his boys spent the weekend here at the farm recently and we had birthday cake and ice cream for them as their birthdays are very close.

[jkbrea]

Good to hear he and his boys are still out hunting. Didn't intend to bring up anything negative. I was just wondering because like Blaine said, he would always make the offer to house anyone needing it during the holidays and the upcoming months reminded me of that selfless offer.. Plus he had great hunting stories. I wish him well.

[Blaine]

Good to hear he and his boys are still out hunting. Didn't intend to bring up anything negative. I was just wondering because like Blaine said, he would always make the offer to house anyone needing it during the holidays and the upcoming months reminded me of that selfless offer.. Plus he had great hunting stories. I wish him well.

For me, a Bucket List Hunt would be hogs with them fellas....I still got a freezer in the shed that needs filling.

[Ysabel Kid]

Having the pleasure of Joe's company in person several times, I can attest that he IS one of the finest gentleman I've ever known.

And he was screwed over for sure. Unfortunately, that ended up hurting a few overs here as well.

[piller]

I agree that Joe is a good guy. I wish him well. Hopefully, he will be back in here again.
I liked the hunts in Hondo at Richard Muennick's place that Joe organized. Those were fun.

[RSY]

Wow. I had no idea any of this had happened. I've been off in the wilderness for a few years pursuing my passion for guitars and haven't been around the forum here much.

I went on the first Hondo hunt years back when we had the fundraiser/auction for the forum, etc. I hope he recovers.

How about his running buddy RKrodle? Is he doing OK? Both helluva guys.

Scott

[Bulldog]

. Unfortunately, that ended up hurting a few over here as well.

Some attempt to make right with those that were wronged because of his choices would go a long way. Just sayin.....

[piller]

Wow. I had no idea any of this had happened. I've been off in the wilderness for a few years pursuing my passion for guitars and haven't been around the forum here much.

I went on the first Hondo hunt years back when we had the fundraiser/auction for the forum, etc. I hope he recovers.

How about his running buddy RKrodle? Is he doing OK? Both helluva guys.

Scott

Ricky's wife passed away not too long ago. I talk to him on Facebook occasionally. He seems to be getting along OK Due to a lot of family being there for him.

[Griff]

Wow. I had no idea any of this had happened. I've been off in the wilderness for a few years pursuing my passion for guitars and haven't been around the forum here much.
I went on the first Hondo hunt years back when we had the fundraiser/auction for the forum, etc. I hope he recovers.
How about his running buddy RKrodle? Is he doing OK? Both helluva guys.
Scott

Ricky's wife passed away not too long ago. I talk to him on Facebook occasionally. He seems to be getting along OK Due to a lot of family being there for him.

I've stopped in and visited with Ricky a coupla times... seems to be doin' good, between takin' care of grandbabies & work, he's stayin' busy.

[crs]

RSY et al.
RSY said "I went on the first Hondo hunt years back when we had the fundraiser/auction for the forum, etc. I hope he recovers. How about his running buddy RKrodle? Is he doing OK? Both helluva guys."

I spoke with Joe yesterday (about guns and hunting naturally) and mentioned the above RSY quote; Joe commented that we should have another Hondo Leverguns exotic hunt next year. I agreed.
We will hear more as this evolves, but such a hunt would likely be in the summer as before. Exotics + hogs can be a hoot!

[Old Savage]

crs, hello to Joe and best wishes for him.

[crs]

OS - will do tomorrow when we discuss a January woodcock hunt in Looziana.

[Griff]

crs, hello to Joe and best wishes for him.

+1.

[peter richards]

I was only thinking about you boys in Texas this morning on my drive to work. Joe is a good man & looked after us aussies on our hunt in Hondo a few years back. I was lucky enough to have dinner with Charles & Joe last december. I to wish that Joe would return to leverguns, he had some interesting posts. Say G'day to him for me please Charles.

[rjohns94]

Joe is a good man. I am proud to call him a friend. He has had a rough time of it. Ricky I see on Facebook. Count me in on a hunt in Hondo. I have been in contact with Richard there and I'm planning an exotic shoot with hogs in the summer.

[RSY]

Joe is a good man. I am proud to call him a friend. He has had a rough time of it. Ricky I see on Facebook. Count me in on a hunt in Hondo. I have been in contact with Richard there and I'm planning an exotic shoot with hogs in the summer.

Do you still have that HK MP5 .22? That sure was a fun platform to shoot. I appreciate you letting me shoot up a bunch of your ammo that day.

Scott

[rjohns94]

Ysabel kid owns it now. Was a sweet set up

[.45colt]

Many years ago I logged on went to the classifieds,some books for sale. one was Keiths "rifles for large game" and Joe beat me to it by a few minutes. sometime later I sent Him a P.M. asking if He wanted to sell it down the road please keep Me in mind. maybe three week later He contacted Me. He read it and it was Mine. I always enjoyed his posts. A fine Man.

[Tycer]

I'm in for the Hondo hunt.

[FWiedner]

I'd sure like to put a Hondo hunt in my schedule before one of my co-workers beats me to the calendar.

[RSY]

Boy, if everyone here showed up for a Hondo hunt it would be a serious Leverguns.com old dogs' brigade.

Scott

[Blaine]

Boy, if everyone here showed up for a Hondo hunt it would be a serious Leverguns.com old dogs' brigade.

Scott

I got a truck to pay off, and a little RV to get before I can do that....That hog hunt is a Bucket List thing for me.

[piller]

If I can get the time off, I would enjoy another hunt and get together in Hondo.

[Tycer]

If I can get the time off, I would enjoy another hunt and get together in Hondo.

It would be good spending time with you again.

[fordwannabe]

A mere 1,750 miles away. Says 26 hours but we might be able beat that a might. At 20 mpg mmmmh doable.

[rjohns94]

Fordwannabe: we could ride together and share the expense and driving. When Alnitak and I went, we stopped in Tenn first night and was in Hondo the next. Just offering

[fordwannabe]

Have to see the particulars of the hunt but that sounds good, Mike.

[BrianSH]

Old Ironsights said "Welcome to the world of Political Assassination... Obama DOJ Style..."
The opinion of all of us that know all of the story.
He also said "(Time to Petition Cruz when he becomes AG?)" - a great idea worth following up.

86er is alive and well living on the Texas coast. We hunted together last fall and each took an elk cow and his son took a fallow doe with a crossbow. We are planning another meat hunt (antlers are awful hard to chew and even harder to digest) soon for elk and hogs.

He and his boys spent the weekend here at the farm recently and we had birthday cake and ice cream for them as their birthdays are very close.

Glad to hear that things are better. Never knew what happened, just spread out the prayers. -Brian

[BrianSH]

At the risk of getting banned, I'll admit to getting a new G20 10mm that needs to get "used." Hondo would be a good place to do it. - Brian

[Bulldog]

When all you guys get together with 86er see if you can get my $800 back that his BS cost me.

You would think such a "great guy" would at least offer up an apology.

[Tycer]

When all you guys get together with 86er see if you can get my $800 back that his BS cost me.

You would think such a "great guy" would at least offer up an apology.

Perhaps one of y'all that stay in contact with Joe could remind him that Bulldog got the short end of the stick and give Joe the opportunity to close this last part of that ordeal.

[Bulldog]

When all you guys get together with 86er see if you can get my $800 back that his BS cost me.

You would think such a "great guy" would at least offer up an apology.

Perhaps one of y'all that stay in contact with Joe could remind him that Bulldog got the short end of the stick and give Joe the opportunity to close this last part of that ordeal.

Thanks for your efforts, Tycer, but I was being facetious. If in 2+ years he can't come forward on his own to right this with those involved, I don't wish to have anything to do with him.