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Just made it home from the NWTF convention. We're so very humbled and honored to have received this award. We've been chasing this award for what seems like a lifetime, although it's only been 13 years. :) Still feeling pretty numb. It was an honor and privilege to compete alongside the best call makers in the country. We have nothing but respect for all you guys. Thank you to everyone who offered up their heartfelt congrats, whether in person, texts, or the many messages in my voicemail when we got home! Means everything to us both! Not sure exactly how Josh is feeling, but I do know my stress and anxiety level will be much lower going to the show next time knowing the Gibson Award isn't just a dream any more! :happy0064: Best part is we did it as a team! So proud of Josh, he's always hung in there, and never gave up. He's always said we'd get it someday. Can't say I've always had that faith, but we did it! Again, it was an honor to compete with all the great calls entered this year by some great call makers. A big congrats to everyone who entered calls this year!! Can't wait to see all you guys next year.
Congratulations, good thinks happen to good people.
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congrats to you both again, that is one sweet looking box but I bet it sounds AWESOME!
Massive congrats to you and Josh!!!! Well deserved....you have killed more turkeys than you even know. Both judges like you haha! :you_rock:
Congrads to both of you! Sounds like you both earned it! Persistence almost always pays off. To be honest I wasn't aware that you guys made any hen boxes. I'll have to get one from you one day!
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Congrats Al and Josh
Well deserved
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Well deserved!!!
Congratulations and well deserved ...awesome win and fine looking hen box ...
Congrats Great job to both of you
Congrats guys well deserved an was great to meet you all!
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Awesome buddy congratulations
They say the longer you wait the sweeter it is. :)Congrats!
Congrats, heck of an accomplishment. Beautiful Hen Box, would love to hear a sound clip of that one if possible.
Greg
Big Congrats...well deserved!!!
Congrats guys!
That's awesome boys!!!!
Congratulations - well done!
congrats
Congrats!!
I saw those henboxes.
Fantastic!!!!
I predict a very busy year for the shoemaker shop
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Great job!!!!
Congratulations. Y'all definitely deserve it
Thanks guys, much appreciated! And, thanks for all the support from everyone who's purchased our calls over the years. It's really appreciated.
Huge congratulations on the accomplishment!!
Congrats! Ya'll build great calls and its good to finally see it being recognized.
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Great job men!!! Made a statement that's for sure ! I was fortunate to win one of your bloodwood over limba short boxes that you entered and looking forward to receiving it soon. Gonna make it real special since it was the year ya'll brought home the hardware!!!
Congrats ! Great work !
Congratulations to you and Josh. Well deserved because I know you guys have put in the time and work. Glad you are finally drinking the whine after smashing a bunch of grapes.
Congratulations and great job.
Way to guys!! Well deserved award for the both of you.
Congratulations to you both!
Thanks again guys, much appreciated!!!!
That's awesome congrats!!
Congrats Al and Josh! You guys have been making turkey killing calls for 13 plus years and finally 'killed' the judges with an outstanding hen box!
Congrats Fellas !! Well deserving !! Always have Quila/Butternut SS box in my vest - can't wait to get my hands on one of those hen boxes !
Congrats you two!!!
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Congrats
Way to go guys. Crongrats.
Way to go, congrats Al and Josh.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Awesome call makers and very impressive TEAMWORK...You guys ROCK!!
Great to see you guys win this most prestigious award...couldn't happen to more deserving and humble individuals.
Congratulations, you guys make some awesome calls.
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Congrats Al and Josh. My SS walnut over poplar is always with me in the field. Well, unless it's raining!
Congratulations to you both! It's a well deserved award. You guys make excellent calls, are great people to talk to and buy calls from.
Congrats guy on a well deserved award. :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :z-winnersmiley:
Congrats to you both and your families, just like a great hunt for that stubborn long beard, patience and perseverance wins out in the end. So glad I was able to get a call right before you won. I can even say I might have some of the same winning wood in my call! Great job. Looking forward to seeing some hen boxes on your site.
Super happy for you guys! Congrats.
Awsome Al and Josh! You guys deserve it.. Congrats to you both on a huge achievement. Sit back, relax and enjoy but keep whipping up those outstanding calls.
Wow, thanks again guys!!! Means a lot to us both!
Absolutely great call! Master craftmanship at its finest. Glad I got a chance to see these in person.
I was the proud winner of Entry #516 by the SS boys and let me tell you what... it might not have brought home the hardware but she's sure a winner to me!!! Bloodwood over Limba, so she's got the looks and with the way they stripped and dressed her up for the big dance she's a headturner. Got that sharp crisp raspy way of saying, "hey you I'm over here" attitude too. Call is very responsive in handling; gobbles with ease. This baby gonna get some vest time! Congratulations again boys and I'm grinning that I'm a winner too!!!
Quote from: MO HUNTER on February 19, 2020, 11:06:42 AM
Absolutely great call! Master craftmanship at its finest. Glad I got a chance to see these in person.
Thanks for the kind words. It was an honor to compete against all the other great call makers in that category.
Quote from: 310 gauge on February 20, 2020, 03:11:20 PM
I was the proud winner of Entry #516 by the SS boys and let me tell you what... it might not have brought home the hardware but she's sure a winner to me!!! Bloodwood over Limba, so she's got the looks and with the way they stripped and dressed her up for the big dance she's a headturner. Got that sharp crisp raspy way of saying, "hey you I'm over here" attitude too. Call is very responsive in handling; gobbles with ease. This baby gonna get some vest time! Congratulations again boys and I'm grinning that I'm a winner too!!!
Thank you for the kind words Sir. Sure glad you like the call, and hope she works out well for you in the turkey woods.
Congrats!!!!! :blob10:
Congrats Al & Josh. It's been a long time coming.
Quote from: callmakerman on February 24, 2020, 09:54:12 PM
Congrats Al & Josh. It's been a long time coming.
Thanks Bill, yes it has. Appreciate it everyone..
Congratulations Al! Congratulations Josh! Well done! There's a lot of attention to detail and give a d@%m in every call you make. I've always got one of your calls with me every time I turkey hunt and I appreciate the job it does. Keep it up and enjoy the view from the top.
Jim
Congrats Al and Josh. Long time coming.
Quote from: West Augusta on February 25, 2020, 07:16:38 PM
Congrats Al and Josh. Long time coming.
Quote from: Cut N Run on February 25, 2020, 06:42:24 PM
Congratulations Al! Congratulations Josh! Well done! There's a lot of attention to detail and give a d@%m in every call you make. I've always got one of your calls with me every time I turkey hunt and I appreciate the job it does. Keep it up and enjoy the view from the top.
Jim
Thanks very much guys! And thanks to Richard Hudson, who put up with all my questions, and went out of his way to help us. We Couldn't have done it without his support. A very humbling experience for sure!
Congrats, well earned, you deserve it.......