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Illinois has a new Shoot Boss!!

Started by EEL, November 16, 2010, 04:32:26 PM

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EEL

November 16, 2010, 04:32:26 PM
Just read a PM from Guy.  Boba Fett has completed his SBIT with flying colors!!  O0

Congratulations go out to the Boba for sticking with it  @)

Now let's see......who's next?..........Hmmmmmmm...Gumby and the little P.Gal look to be likely suspects  ~~:)

Congrats again Boba !!

EEL
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MeanStreaker

#1
November 16, 2010, 04:34:55 PM
Way to go Boba!!!
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mtbrass

#2
November 16, 2010, 04:53:38 PM
Super great news and super great job  :bow:

RPD

#3
November 16, 2010, 04:55:18 PM Last Edit: November 16, 2010, 05:01:35 PM by RPD
Congrats, Boba!!!

I thought that the fancy title and huge increase in pay weren't going to entice you up the ladder!  ;D

Hope to see you in Athens again (or elsewhere on the trail) soon!

-RPD
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Western Rose

#4
November 16, 2010, 04:59:57 PM
 O0  ^:)^ ..:.. :---
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Boba Fett

#5
November 16, 2010, 05:02:14 PM
Quote from: RPD on November 16, 2010, 04:55:18 PM
Congrats, Boba!!!

I thought that the fancy title and huge increase in pay weren't going to entice you up the ladder?

Hope to see you in Athens again (or elsewhere on the trail) soon!

-RPD

Thanks. I think it was the allure of finally getting to learn/know the secret SB handshake that hooked me.  ;D

ErikAnderson

#6
November 16, 2010, 05:04:56 PM
Quote from: Boba Fett on November 16, 2010, 05:02:14 PM
Quote from: RPD on November 16, 2010, 04:55:18 PM
Congrats, Boba!!!

I thought that the fancy title and huge increase in pay weren't going to entice you up the ladder?

Hope to see you in Athens again (or elsewhere on the trail) soon!

-RPD

Thanks. I think it was the allure of finally getting to learn/know the secret SB handshake that hooked me.  ;D

Excellent work Boba. Another quality RH turned SB. IL's crew is almost up to Missouri Standards.  >:D ^-^ @) **) ^:)^

Boba Fett

#7
November 16, 2010, 05:08:45 PM
Quote from: MisterAnderson on November 16, 2010, 05:04:56 PM
IL's crew is almost up to Missouri Standards.  >:D ^-^ @) **) ^:)^

I hope Garand69 doesn't hear you say that. You know... he's a Redi-mix cement truck driver and those guys can be a little sensitive at times.   **)

GoldFish

#8
November 16, 2010, 05:18:11 PM
Quote from: Boba Fett on November 16, 2010, 05:08:45 PM
I hope Garand69 doesn't hear you say that. You know... he's a Redi-mix cement truck driver and those guys can be a little sensitive at times.   **)

;D You betcha they can be!

Congrats Mr. Fett! :bow: O0 :) :---
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#9
November 16, 2010, 05:19:04 PM
Congratulations, Boba!!!! ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^

Now you can come shoot boss in Idaho, right? ::)
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#10
November 16, 2010, 05:29:36 PM
Good work.

GoldFish

#11
November 16, 2010, 05:31:15 PM
Quote from: Evenstar on November 16, 2010, 05:19:04 PM
Now you can come shoot boss in Idaho, right? ::)

Right after Ohio. 8)
"Freedom is preserved by those who die for it, but it will not survive unless people are willing to live for it."
-Boba Fett (The RWVA Instructor, not the Star Wars Bounty Hunter)

'Yes, I am a Rifleman, but I'm also a Ninja....and a Jedi.'

"Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do."

"Remember, my opinion on the totem pole of life is somewhere below whale s***..." -Chris Costa

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#12
November 16, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
Way to go, Boba Fett!  O0

I have cracked open a celebratory package of Hoosier bacon to honor this occasion.

It's delicious!  ^-^
Say no to drugs. $$-0 Say yes to bacon. O0

Boba Fett

#13
November 16, 2010, 05:43:37 PM
Quote from: Evenstar on November 16, 2010, 05:19:04 PM
Congratulations, Boba!!!! ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^

Now you can come shoot boss in Idaho, right? ::)

If you can talk Fred into a plane ticket, I'll be there.  ;)

Boba

TruTenacity

#14
November 16, 2010, 06:36:28 PM

Congratulations!  How's the paper work?
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AFTERMATH

#15
November 16, 2010, 06:38:23 PM
Huzza!
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Reddot

#16
November 16, 2010, 08:22:42 PM
Huzzah!!
Congratulations Good Sir,
And after you're done in Idaho and Ohio, you're more than welcome here in Texas!!
Best wishes!!!
Chuck

Bill 3

#17
November 16, 2010, 08:55:47 PM
Good job Boba!
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#18
November 16, 2010, 09:24:48 PM
Great Job Boba!!! You will be a great shoot boss.. JP
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#19
November 16, 2010, 10:03:29 PM
Congratulations Boba !!!  Keep handing out buckets.
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      is better to perish than to live as slaves.  
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colycat

#20
November 16, 2010, 10:12:14 PM
Congratulations, Boba.

You  have some big shoes to fill as being an IL SB.  You will do well, I am sure. O0

Coly








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Gumballhead

#21
November 16, 2010, 10:16:48 PM
Congratulations brother!  O0

AZOpie

#22
November 16, 2010, 10:30:43 PM
Great job & congrats!

AZO

wooldl

#23
November 17, 2010, 12:54:47 PM
Congrats Boba!! Nicely done! O0
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#24
November 17, 2010, 01:01:41 PM
Heh!!
Another added in the great state of Lincoln!!  O0 O0 O0

Keep up the great work all, we have much to do, and need our best & brightest to do it with....... ;) 8) @@)

Boba, good job, lead by example..... O0

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#25
November 17, 2010, 03:16:24 PM
Congrats Boba, your new bucket with xtra capacity is ready to go.... @)

(Psst... Pappy, I think we are going to need an extra goat for Moose Jaw  **) )
Garand69

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Boba Fett

#26
November 17, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
Thanks everyone. This was a Pyrrhic Victory of sorts for me. Hopefully I can continue to help my brothers in Illinois (and elsewhere) out and live up to their expectations.

I love all of you with all my heart!  :)

Boba

Patriot Gal

#27
November 19, 2010, 02:30:09 PM
Congrats Boba!!

You have worked hard to earn your green hat!  O0
Looking forward to working with you "On the Trail"

Thanks for all you do for Appleseed!!
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#28
November 19, 2010, 02:43:11 PM


Here here, I second the  motion.  Congratulation Boba Fett. O0 O0
A new year becons us all for 2011 and 2016 is still our mission.....1,000,000 Riflemen.
What a mission. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail.

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Quote from: Patriot Gal on November 19, 2010, 02:30:09 PM
Congrats Boba!!

You have worked hard to earn your green hat!  O0
Looking forward to working with you "On the Trail"

Thanks for all you do for Appleseed!!
Patriot Gal   :---
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