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Thread Admin: AA-bob (0-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) Posted: 12/13/2005 at 10:04:41
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Thread Title: "Eaglesnest has hit a rough patch"
AA-bob It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I spoke with Candy Brown-Wheatley this morning and it appears Leo has hit a tough spot and is in the hospital:

Get Well Cards and well wishes can be forwarded to Leo at:

Eagles Nest 4123 Hwy 2779
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

Leo, you are one of the good guys and will be in our prayers. Can't hold a good cat down for long! I know you'll be back with the herd soon!
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Former Seller: Sportsmanssupply(1132-0-2) Post#51 - Posted: 01/13/2006 at 06:09:04
(no avatar) EaglesnestII:Thank You for your kind comments.We really felt Leo was a special guy on a great Site.Hope to hear from you again.Grant & Julie Williams-Sportsmans Supply

Thread Admin: AA-bob(0-0-0) Post#52 - Posted: 01/13/2006 at 10:46:54
AA-bob Eaglesnest II, Leo was a real gent and "one of a kind". He will be missed by us all. I'm sure he has left a large space in your family's life that will never be filled. I know he left one here. I hope, however, you'll let his "other family" here on AuctionArms help fill the void in any way we can.

We all know Leo was a special fellow but may not truly understand the scope of his life and accomplishments. If you feel it appropriate, please send me a copy of his obituary and I'd be very happy to post it for you here. We'd love to hear and share any special "Leo" stories you might like to post, and I'm sure there are many. I know his friends and AuctionArms family here would appreciate it. bob@auctionarms.com

Former Seller: Sportsmanssupply(1132-0-2) Post#53 - Posted: 01/13/2006 at 13:08:49
(no avatar) Bob:Well said!

Former Seller: OLD RATTLER(87-0-0) Post#54 - Posted: 01/14/2006 at 19:34:13
(no avatar) You know ; I think sometimes our emotions and memories can play tricks with our minds .

I took my Grandson , Evan, over to the Old Backwoods Place today to hunt , but the wind was up so much we decided to try out a little rifle I had just bought .

We shot awhile and sat around the cabin awhile and decided to ride over on the West ridge . The West ridge is the highest place around and is where I went a lot while Mark was in Iraq. It seems like it is a little closer to heaven and just has a sense of peacefulness about it .A mighty good place to let your worries drift away .

When we got over there we got out and were looking at some fresh deer scrapes made since the rain .

While we were looking I heard a loud screech from up above .There was an Eagle just hovering in one place about maybe 75 or so feet up .I told Evan what it was and we stood still and watched .The eagle was using the wind currents to his advantage and would only move his wings ,ever so gently , just every now and then .He would drift around but stayed almost over us with his head always watching and would let out a screech once in awhile .

Eagles are not very common around this part of the country and I think this was the first Evan had ever saw .

A funny feeling came across me as I watched this magnificent bird of prey taking advantage of the creations of God . I couldn't help but think of Leo Wheatley . He was the one person that I ever knew that I called EAGLE and lately he had been on my mind a lot .

I knew if I said anything outloud Evan would think his Granddaddy had gone crazy , so under my breath I whispered . Is that you old friend ? At that instant the eagle screeched out again and banked with the wind and made a big circle and came back almost where he had left from .I thought for a minute and watched and then again under my breath I said ; Old friend , if it is you I do appreciate you checking on me and Evan but feel free to go on where you need to go , everything is fine here .

In about two minutes and without another sound the eagle banked with the wind again and drifted due West into the sunset and out of sight .

Was it a sheer coincidence ? I don't know . But call me crazy if you want , I have my own thoughts of why it happenned .

Buyer: GUNNER686(16-0-0) Post#55 - Posted: 01/14/2006 at 20:43:18
(no avatar) Very touching.

Former Seller: OLD RATTLER(87-0-0) Post#56 - Posted: 01/15/2006 at 06:28:44
(no avatar) The story about the Eagle and me and Evan on the Prayer Hill happenned only in my thoughts .

It was not an actual occurance but the thoughts were real .

I can't help but think there is a reason thoughts like this come to our minds at such appropriate times .

The brain has so much unused space that experts can't explain and I don't believe God gave us all that extra capacity for no reason .

Thread Admin: AA-bob(0-0-0) Post#57 - Posted: 01/16/2006 at 22:07:24
AA-bob

Where Eagles Fly

Former Seller: OLD RATTLER(88-0-0) Post#58 - Posted: 01/17/2006 at 04:31:46
(no avatar) That is a good one Bob .

Could not be more fitting for this site .

Just wondering though .

How did the cat come out?

Former Seller: fred1939(70-0-0) Post#59 - Posted: 01/17/2006 at 05:00:25
(no avatar) nynn- I believe the cat made out alright, you remember Eaglenest said he fed alot of cats.

Former Seller: stude51(0-0-0) Post#60 - Posted: 01/17/2006 at 16:41:09
(no avatar) Looks to me like that cat is about to get a trim,just a little off the top please,leave the sides long.LOL

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