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Destry Hoffard PGCA Member

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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 08:05 pm |
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Just wanted to post this in thanks to the Giles Family for throwing me a little birthday party recently. It's today actually, the 10th, I've managed to make 39 years above ground and continue to be amazed at the fact.

This was the cake that Anita baked for me, it was mighty good I can assure you.
Also thanks to Ed and Nancy for being there and for the little gifts. I drank a beer out of that glass last night.
Thanks again folks, an old bachelor like me really appreciates things like this more than you know.
Regards,
Destry
Last edited on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 08:06 pm by Destry Hoffard
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Dean Romig PGCA Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 08:17 pm |
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Congratulations Destry - I had no idea you were that old !
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Ed Blake PGCA Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 08:23 pm |
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I wish I was that "old".
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 08:29 pm |
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Thirty nine?? You don't look a day over 50 Happy birthday Destry!!
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Dave Suponski PGCA Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 09:13 pm |
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Happy Birthday kid(I call everybody kid)
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 11:08 pm |
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39!!! Man, I've carved trees that aint that old --- Happy Birthday Destry -- and have a good one.
Bill
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Posted: Wed Jun 10th, 2009 11:26 pm |
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Tack on another 40 hunting seasons, as I have, Destry, and it's still just as good pushing 80. Happy Birthday!
Goose hunting last day of season January 15 at Chezzetcook not far from the beach and got the only one that came in, with the little 20.
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Bill Murphy PGCA Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 12:32 am |
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You drank a beer out of a glass?? Jeez, man, you are getting old. See you in September, I hope. Last edited on Thu Jun 11th, 2009 12:33 am by Bill Murphy
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 12:37 am |
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Greetings and a very happy Bday Destry. 39?! I only remember 39 because I had my first of 11 various orthopedic surgeries that summer.... back surgery. Was back walking ridges but not carrying a pack a mere 7 days later. Carrying rocks for a living is hard on a guys moving parts. It was a glorious summer and every year since I've wondered if I'd be able to get back out and do it again... guess I'll find out this coming week. The last two years I could still walk 25 yr olds into the ground.... not so sure about this year but I'll sure give it a try... I've learned over the years that, rather than muscle mass, it's mostly between the ears when it comes to that.
King. 79? Out in January bagging geese with a 20ga? I would love to have been there and hope to be able to do the same some day... and many more for you.
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Fred Preston PGCA Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 01:16 am |
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Happy Birthday MH. Ringo says gettin' old ain't for sissies; but, if you pay attention, you might get smarter. Attached Image (viewed 288 times):

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C Roger Giles PGCA Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 01:37 am |
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Destry' Friend's ??
MH forgot to mention that he put a big dent in my O' Ban stash washing down his BD cake.
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 01:56 am |
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Happy Birthday, Destry!
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Jay Gardner PGCA Member

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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 02:13 am |
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Happy Birthday, Destry. You are a hell of a gent already and I am sure you'll improve with age.
Cheers,
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 02:29 am |
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Happy b-day Destry....you don't seem a day over 38 1/2 Damn, I really didn't know you were getting that close to 40.
I am glad you got to spend the day with friends...and adopted family...
Now, next year will be somthing....who is bringing the "over the hill" decorations....?? I will bring a bottle of your favorite whiskey....what was it?? Jameson...?? How do the Irish spell it...Wiskey, or is that the Canadians ??
I look forward to shooting the big guns with you this fall...the 5 frame bbls are getting redone and Edgar has the wood... should be shootable by October.
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 02:54 am |
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Destry - Congratulations! The next Miller's hambuger is on me - name the date
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 07:20 pm |
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Happy Birthday Destry from old HIck. Now you are the same age as Jack Benny.
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Destry Hoffard PGCA Member

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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 07:24 pm |
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Many thanks for all the kind words boys, I really appreciate it.
I had a couple good cigars and a few glasses of Jamison over the course of the day.
I've only got to last three more months to make it into another waterfowling season. *crosses fingers*
Destry
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 08:42 pm |
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Fill us in . . . what's the significance of the poliwogs on your cake all swimming in the same direction?
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Destry Hoffard PGCA Member

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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 08:53 pm |
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Mrs. Giles told me those were balloons and whatever Mrs. Giles says goes.
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Posted: Thu Jun 11th, 2009 09:08 pm |
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Oh, OK, I see it now . . .
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