Looking for a guy named Jack

[Marlin375]

The story.

About 16 years ago my hunting partner and I are on our annual Moose hunt.
With 2 days left in the season we are making our way up a trail and come accross a small cooler that is in the middle of the road, it's contents are spread around on the ground. Amongst the remains of the lunch box is a silver flask with the name "Jack" engraved on the front and "Happy 50th" on the back along with "Love Curt, Marni, Ethan & _____".

It was obvious to us that Jack had lost his cooler off his quad or off his tailgate while he was bouncing down the mountain. We figured he might retrace his steps on the last day of the season in search of his flask so we gathered up his cooler, put the flask inside and left it on the side of the trail.

On the evening of the last day while I was coming down the mountain, there was no sign of anyone traveling on the road or even in the valley. Assuming
Jack and his party had broke camp and left for home, I picked up his cooler and flask.

Ever since then we have taken "Jack" along on every one of our adventures.

Every year we have returned to 6-04, we have been in search of Jack, the 50+ year old hunter that lost his flask and I am sure would love to have it back.

It occured to me that HBC and all of it's members would be a great way to try and reunite Jack with his flask.

So does anybody know a 65+ year old Jack, with Kids (or grandkids) named Kurt, Marni, Ethan & one more. He was hunting north of Ootsa lake in about 94-97.

[Ddog]

i would love to hear this have a happy ending, would be neat...sooo BTT

[Slinky Pickle]

Could the fourth name be Hailey?

[Marlin375]

Could the fourth name be Hailey?

Jack is that you?

[Slinky Pickle]

Nope, but is it Hailey?

[Marlin375]

Yes the 4th name is Hailey.

[BlacktailStalker]

Very cool... fill us in if it found its home.

[Slinky Pickle]

Marlin375, PM sent. Let me know how you make out!!

[The Dawg]

Id love to see a pic of the flask re-united with its owner.

Looks like it could happen!!

[Pioneerman]

Sounds like an amazing story,.....and the lived happily ever after :-)

[fireguy]

subscribed to this just to see how this one ends

[bowhunterbruce]

ya this would be awsome if they nwere re-united.

[WaderGator]

wow this is crazy. cool story!

[Moose Guide]

Keep us informed, neat story!

[Glenny]

Id love to see a pic of the flask re-united with its owner.

Looks like it could happen!!

X2...Very cool. HBC put to really good use. Gotta love a happy ending.

[Ddog]

holy crap,,,,posted it right away, and what have we found out?
BTT

[Brett]

Very cool!

[Jagermeister]

I love threads like this. http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.png http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.png

[OutWest]

Good luck. Subbed this thread!

[Marlin375]

Slinky (the Sleuth) Pickle gave me some great leads.
I will keep you guys posted. From the looks of it Curt and Marni are in Ktown, Jacks last name is Macintosh.

The search continues.

[The Dawg]

Slinky (the Sleuth) Pickle gave me some great leads.
I will keep you guys posted. From the looks of it Curt and Marni are in Ktown, Jacks last name is Macintosh.

The search continues.

Might want to try a facebook search for them.

[Whonnock Boy]

This story is putting a notch back in my faith for humanity, and giving me the warm and fuzzies. :cry:

[Marlin375]

Might want to try a facebook search for them.

I sent Marni a message a few minutes ago.

[brock77]

very cool....hopefully you find the owner...good on you:biggrin:

[Philcott]

Cool story. I hope you are able to get the flask to it's home and maybe share a drink in celebration.

[r106]

WOW 2 posts in and it already found the family.

[MOUNTAIN MAN - TOYOTA/ATV]

You are doing a good deed.

[Slinky Pickle]

Meet Jack :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Ooops... wrong Jack :???:

[waistdeep]

This is awesome but Marlin, we need to share a drink with Jack when he gets that back. :) Been lots of scotch that flowed through that flask :)

[coach]

Very cool story, guys! Looking forward to hearing what happens next.

Now if someone wants to report the Leica rangefinder I lost in 6-4 about 5 years ago..

[leftfield]

I don't pipe in very often but I had to say what a great story this is, can't wait to hear how it all ends.

[Marlin375]

If the story plays out the way it is laid out, Jack's daughter lives in town, so he may come to visit at some point. It would be good to let him know what his flask has been up to all these years. Yes indeed, that little flask has held a few gallons of some fine scotch, and it has been tipped on many awsome adventures.

I am going to fill it up before I send it on its way. It has never left home empty, no need to start now.

[frenchbar]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrXj5JuwGPWuk5HrmEiHUD8V11wqWi1 fS_MTdGEcYgNAxHpGZCSA

[waistdeep]

I think we should fill it with some Rootbeer shnapps seeing that was what came with it !

[landphil]

Wow, that was quick! Good stuff, I bet he was never expecting to cross paths with it again. Keep us posted if it is successfully returned.

I'm no help though, its common knowledge I don't know jack.

[Marlin375]

Ya, I thought of that, but it deserves better.

[landphil]

I think we should fill it with some Rootbeer shnapps seeing that was what came with it !

Mmmmmmmmmm.

[waistdeep]

Well maybe we start with that :0

[luckynuts]

Great story Guys... Love a good ending hopefully Jack will too. I agree with Marlin the flask should be filled with a very fine Scotch mmhhhhhh.

W

[Caribou_lou]

Very impressed by your effort! I'm sure you'll be rewarded with good luck this hunting season! Happy St. Patrick's day guys!... and girls!

[Doe Eyes]

I LOVE this story!

[redranger15]

That's some good stuff guys, really cool.

[BillyBull]

Now all you have to do is get Jack to buy you a nice single malt shot ... and you can rehash all the stories his flash has been on in 6-04 without him. Good on you for taking the time to hunt him down.

[Ddog]

i have goose bumps about this story,,,,great going,, one of the best threads ever!!!

[Pioneerman]

A very feel good story, and great ending would love to see a photo when you meet and hand it over and share a drink. Have one for all of us .

[xfactor]

What an awesome story!!

[BimmerBob]

Fantastic story and what a refreshing take on hunters helping hunters. Good on you for keeping on looking, 16 years later and it finds it's rightful owner. Congratulations Jack and thanks so much Marlin375 and Slinky Pickle for getting it done!

[Tikka270]

This is the stuff movies are made of. Can't wait to see if the flask makes it home!

[kishman]

Really cool, keep us all in the loop please!

[scoutlt1]

What a great story!!!
Gonna be some good karma coming your way! :-)
great stuff!

[The Dude]

LEH's a-plenty for you guys!

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r548/riffraff76/clap-clap-clap_o_GIFSoupcom.gif

[moose2]

Great thread Marlin. Do you mind if I copy it and see if I can find the original owner of a neat pocket knife I found about 20 years ago on the Redfern Lake trail.
Mike

[The Dude]

Wow, that was quick! Good stuff, I bet he was never expecting to cross paths with it again. Keep us posted if it is successfully returned.

I'm no help though, its common knowledge I don't know jack.

Stellar....just stellar. :D

[springpin]

Best thread ever! Well played!

[dabat]

When I first saw this thread, I thought that it would be pretty neat if the flask ever found its original owner, but didn't think it would ever happen. I come back today and HOLY MACKEREL! A few posts later and looks like it has happened. Very cool story and I wish I could see the look on Jack's face when he gets it back. This is the kind of stuff that these forums should be doing more of. Good job for starting this thread Marlin, bet you were kind of surprised as well. Brings back a little faith in people.

[Slinky Pickle]

So, how many guys made this thread their first stop of the morning just to check in and see if ol' Jack has been found? I'll admit that I checked "way" too many times last night and then a few times already this morning.

Now I'm off to see how far I can get up a hill before I get stuck. I'm sure that before the day is out I will be sitting on a stump somewhere thinking about this thread.

[Marlin375]

Great thread Marlin. Do you mind if I copy it and see if I can find the original owner of a neat pocket knife I found about 20 years ago on the Redfern Lake trail.
Mike

Absolutely Mike, If the internet is good for nothing else, it will at least be said that it was the best "lost and found" tool ever.
Particularly for small sentimental items. Of course the whole gig depends on the finder and thier willingness to part with thier "new" posession.
Also it would have to have a name on it or be unique in some way. Obviously in my case this flask has enough clues that with Mr Pickles search skills and the internets massive information archive, it is almost home.

So the morral of the story is keep putting your name on your prized items, (Same reason your Mom would put your name on your underwear) I would suggest your email addy. Even on a piece of tape on an inside flap or compartment, at least it will create a chance you might get it back.

[GoatGuy]

Good story, just read it.

Know the family, hunted up there in the past as well. There are 3 generations worth of hunting stories in that family in that area, and they're now getting into the 4th generation of hunters. Jack's been hunting up there since he was a kid.

Glad you were able to put it all together.

[Phreddy]

Marlin 375, you are welcome to my campfire anytime. An amazing story.

[Rick870EXP]

Awsome thread!!

[375 ultramag]

Awesome Marlin....GOOD deeds are always rewarded. You done good!

[ufishifish2]

This is a pretty cool thread. Good job guys.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/ufishifish2/Legendarythread.jpg

[Gateholio]

Great thread. Very cool to reunite Jack and his Jack ! :)

[Calamity]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/CattleAnnie/48-noble.jpg



Well done. :grin:

[Getbent]

What took you so long to look for Jack?
Just kidding...good stuff man, very cool indeed.

Cheers,

Getbent

[835]

This is absolutly hilarious!
post ,,,,,,, found.

Great thread!

[Schutzen]

Nice thread.
Glad to hear the happy ending.
Good on ya.

[Spy]

Great thread!Would be great to get Jacks email & send him a link to the thread!He might even join HBC!

[pg83]

Simply awesome.

[REMINGTON JIM]

If the story plays out the way it is laid out, Jack's daughter lives in town, so he may come to visit at some point. It would be good to let him know what his flask has been up to all these years. Yes indeed, that little flask has held a few gallons of some fine scotch, and it has been tipped on many awsome adventures.

I am going to fill it up before I send it on its way. It has never left home empty, no need to start now.

This was very KOOL ! Marlin375 - Good on you ! Fill that flask with some good GLEN ! Cheers RJ

[Marlin375]

Great News.........I just talked to Ethan, He is getting his Mom (Marni) to contact me.

We are closing in.....

[835]

Have you found out the relationship all these people have? Family?

[waistdeep]

So we are in the correct family tree?

[Marlin375]

Have you found out the relationship all these people have? Family?

Almost.

Curt and Marni are the parents of Ethan and Hailey.

The twist is that there must be two Jacks. The Flask belongs to one of them, either Marni's Uncle or Father or Grandfather.

The search continues......

[Marlin375]

So we are in the correct family tree?

We have to be......the pair of Jacks was, well one of them was the wild card.

[835]

But knowbody remembers which Jack they gave the flask to?
That sounds like my family!

[Marlin375]

But knowbody remembers which Jack they gave the flask to?
That sounds like my family!

I have only talked to Ethan, I guess I could have pried more info out of him, but I really want to talk to Marni....she is the link.

[waistdeep]

Well a pair of jacks is a good start in any hand :)

[Singleshotneeded]

Excellent thread, way to go Marlin...you're a class act! That's great that it's all coming together! :-)

[Buckmeister]

WOW! Wicked amazing stuff here! Way to go friends! This goes to show at least one good thing the internet is good for.

[shadow1982]

any updates? just moving this thread BTT

[nap]

:-D:-DBig smile whenever I check back, Definetly one of the best threads.:-D:-D

[Hunter Dog]

Could bring a tear to a glass eye! You're a class act Marlin!

[Phreddy]

Often wonder who found my Garmin etrex legend GPS up in the Jura/Dillard area a couple of years ago. Fell out of our vehicle when the C.O's were looking through the vehicle on a routine check. Glad we have folks like Marlin out there. Might be a good idea to put a lost and found thread on the site.

[Jagermeister]

Often wonder who found my Garmin etrex legend GPS up in the Jura/Dillard area a couple of years ago. Fell out of our vehicle when the C.O's were looking through the vehicle on a routine check. Glad we have folks like Marlin out there. Might be a good idea to put a lost and found thread on the site.
Might be a good idea to put a lost and found thread on the site.

Novel idea, I think it would be good.

[shadow1982]

Often wonder who found my Garmin etrex legend GPS up in the Jura/Dillard area a couple of years ago. Fell out of our vehicle when the C.O's were looking through the vehicle on a routine check. Glad we have folks like Marlin out there. Might be a good idea to put a lost and found thread on the site.

Marlin might be one of a kind thought... lol

[russm]

I guess the internets good for more than porn,craigslist and HBC lol now if someone would start a thread trying to return the 12 gauge and 308 I had stolen I'd be really happy.

[BCrams]

Great thread and story! Thumbs up!!

[Marlin375]

Well I just got off the phone with Marni.
I got Jacks number, I am going to let Marni call him this evening, I gave her the HBC URL so she is going to check this thread.
Idealy we will get Jack online here and he can tell us about the trip he lost his flask on.
She said he loves a good story, so he should fit right in around here.

As for my memory it is clearly shot because it was only 11 yrs ago that Jack lost his flask. I thought it was longer than that.

Uncle Jack is the retired Firefighter, Jack Flask is Marni's Dad.

[scoutlt1]

Well I just got off the phone with Marni.
I got Jacks number, I am going to let Marni call him this evening, I gave her the HBC URL so she is going to check this thread.
Idealy we will get Jack online here and he can tell us about the trip he lost his flask on.
She said he loves a good story, so he should fit right in around here.

As for my memory it is clearly shot because it was only 11 yrs ago that Jack lost his flask. I thought it was longer than that.

Absolutely love following this story!!

[markt308]

This rules. hope we get him on here

[835]

Well I just got off the phone with Marni.
I got Jacks number, I am going to let Marni call him this evening, I gave her the HBC URL so she is going to check this thread.
Idealy we will get Jack online here and he can tell us about the trip he lost his flask on.
She said he loves a good story, so he should fit right in around here.

As for my memory it is clearly shot because it was only 11 yrs ago that Jack lost his flask. I thought it was longer than that.

Uncle Jack is the retired Firefighter, Jack Flask is Marni's Dad.


Hi Jack!
we've had a blast cuz a you!

[Slinky Pickle]

As for my memory it is clearly shot because it was only 11 yrs ago that Jack lost his flask. I thought it was longer than that.

I was going to mention that some of the dates didn't quite add up but I figured it would just be a nice little surprise when you found out that you're not quite as old as you thought you were. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

It's so cool that this is coming together like this! Good work!!!

[GoatGuy]

As for my memory it is clearly shot because it was only 11 yrs ago that Jack lost his flask. I thought it was longer than that.



This was the part that had me confused. The timeline didn't match.

[waistdeep]

Hey man, just blame it on the scotch that has gone through in the last 11 years :)

[Marlin375]

I talked to Jack,..... how cool is that!

We exchanged a few stories, he sounds like a real great character. We had a good laugh.

[BimmerBob]

Uncle Jack is the retired Firefighter, Jack Flask is Marni's Dad.

Wow! Who wooda thunk it.... Jumpin' Jacks' Flask! ;) Soooo looking forward to the re-union of Jack and his flask, great story!

[scoutlt1]

I talked to Jack,..... how cool is that!

We exchanged a few stories, he sounds like a real great character. We had a good laugh.

Hope he gets on HBC. Would love to hear some of his stories

Unbelievable post Marlin375...well done....and Jack, when you get on here, we want to here from you!

Thank you for a great story!

[Tikka270]

Be sure and get pictures of jack and his flask! Awesome job marlin375!

[Wrayzer]

Fantastic story, amazing how this all came together. Chalk one up for the HBC hall of fame.

[NaStY]

Great thread guys...............

[sparkes3]

way to get it done

[Spy]

Uncle Jack is the retired Firefighter, Jack Flask is Marni's Dad.[/QUOTE]

Jack's last name is Flask?:confused:

[Marlin375]

Jack's last name is Flask?:confused:

Nope but when he gets signed up here on HBC that would make a pretty good handle.
I am not going to use Jacks last name......I figure he should be able to enjoy the same anonimity as everyone else on HBC.

[kyleklassen]

anonimity ????what is that? lay it all out there....unless you got something to hide....k.k.

[nap]

Fantastic story, amazing how this all came together. Chalk one up for the HBC hall of fame.

X I don't know How many times!!!!!!

[Elkaholic]

This is a thread full of epic win. Its great to see this flask finally get back to its own some years later.

[The Hermit]

That is the coolest thing! Well done boys!!

[Glenny]

I gotta see Jumpen Jack's Flask. Got a pick to post?

[RiverOtter]

Slinky (the Sleuth) Pickle gave me some great leads.
I will keep you guys posted. From the looks of it Curt and Marni are in Ktown, Jacks last name is Macintosh.

The search continues.


Nope but when he gets signed up here on HBC that would make a pretty good handle.
I am not going to use Jacks last name......I figure he should be able to enjoy the same anonimity as everyone else on HBC.

Kinda late now, no?.........:mrgreen:

[Islandbowhunter]

I like the story and am glad that the flask has been reunited with its' original owner. Good on ya'!

[Marlin375]

Kinda late now, no?.........:mrgreen:

Well, there was a twist in the seach for Jack that you must have missed, Jack MacIntosh is Marni's Uncle.
He is on Facebook so I was not too worried about putting his name out there since he has taken that step himself.
Jack, Marni's dad and the owner of the flask, might not want his name on the interweb. Maybe he wont care, but its not my call.
Just my oldschool way of thinking.

[scoutlt1]

Well, there was a twist in the seach for Jack that you must have missed, Jack MacIntosh is Marni's Uncle.
He is on Facebook so I was not too worried about putting his name out there since he has taken that step himself.
Jack, Marni's dad and the owner of the flask, might not want his name on the interweb. Maybe he wont care, but its not my call.
Just my oldschool way of thinking.

Good way of thinking.
Marlin 375, you sir, are telling, and making, a great story in the most proper of ways.
You are welcome in my camp anytime!

[Marlin375]

I gotta see Jumpen Jack's Flask. Got a pick to post?

This is the flask "Jack"

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab62/Marlin375/DSC03075.jpg

[Neff]

Brilliant thread. Great work Marlin!
Kinda makes me wish I had engraved my tackle box, gun case, shovel......

[Marlin375]

I was going to mention that some of the dates didn't quite add up but I figured it would just be a nice little surprise when you found out that you're not quite as old as you thought you were. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

It's so cool that this is coming together like this! Good work!!!

Time definitley starts to play tricks on you as you near 50, add to that, almost 20 yrs of hunting the same area, same honey holes and happy spots. I was probably lucky to get within 5 years. Hell, I go back to the spot I shot my first deer and it was like I was there yesterday.......yet I can't remember what I had for dinner 2 days ago..LOL.

As far as the way this reunion came together, you and Goatguy are going to have to take most of the credit, I just followed the signs.

[abbyfireguy]

This is one of the best threads I can remember in my time on HBC,bar none. Very good job of seeing it to the end.My hat is off to all involved.

[troutseeker]

I work with a Marni in K-town, I wonder if she's Jack's daughter? I'll ask her tomorrow.

[bogtrotter]

Marlin375,

You did the right thing by not revealing Jack's last name. It is not anyone's right to reveal it even though they "found it" on the Internet.

Years ago I read a short story in Gray's Sporting Journal about a birdhunter who sat down for a rest on a tree stump and found a watch stuffed in a cranny. It had an enscription something like " 1922's greatest grouse hunter " . Can't remember how it ended but I always loved the idea of the modern hunter finding the old hunter's watch.

[Gateholio]

I just approved a new member named Jack FLask

:)

[Caveman]

Time definitley starts to play tricks on you as you near 50, add to that, almost 20 yrs of hunting the same area, same honey holes and happy spots. I was probably lucky to get within 5 years. Hell, I go back to the spot I shot my first deer and it was like I was there yesterday.......yet I can't remember what I had for dinner 2 days ago..LOL.

As far as the way this reunion came together, you and Goatguy are going to have to take most of the credit, I just followed the signs.

That's the beauty of the sport we love. Each and every adventure is with you for a lifetime. They are very hard to forget, but easy to recall. The smells, the temperature, the detail, unforgettable. I started to write down some of my hunts so future generations of my kids, etc. could experience through my eyes if they never get the chance. Awesome Thread! Great story!!!

[ufishifish2]

I just approved a new member named Jack FLask

:)
It's probably Jeff with a brilliant idea! :)

[shadow1982]

Welcome to HBC Jack

[Islandbowhunter]

Welcome Jack Flask!

[Spy]

Nope but when he gets signed up here on HBC that would make a pretty good handle.
I am not going to use Jacks last name......I figure he should be able to enjoy the same anonimity as everyone else on HBC.

That would have being some coincidence LOL ! Good work thats just to funny!

[Marlin375]

..................Jack is in the Building.

[ufishifish2]

You guys have practically made a celebrity out of the guy just for losing his flask. Awesome thread and I really commend you all, but damn, I can sure tell it is the off season!
Welcome to our crazy site Jack!

[waistdeep]

Hey Jack, nice to meet you. Apparently I have been labled the "co-founder" yep that was funny :)

[jesseapeacock]

Jack! The living legend!

[dragonslayer]

Where is Jack Flask? Have not heard from him on HBC ,is he in the house or not, been following this drama but I still don't know ,did I miss something?

[untilthelastbeat]

wow this is absolutly the best thread ever. what an amazing story. you cant say it enough. Welcome Jack!
what a way to enter the HBC comunity! aleady a legendary member without even one post yet! :) we all look forward to hearing all your stories, especialy the one about the day you lost your cooler and flask! lol i cantwait for this one.

[oldkoot]

This has been a great adventure so far, can't get anything but better. I say Jack only has to tell a joke if he feels like it.

[landphil]

Well, Marlin and all others involved, nicely done! Maybe too much is being made of all this, but watching this unfold has been a heck of a lot better read than the political debate threads, the "what gun, what bullet, what underwear???" threads, or the argument threads that seem to fill the off season. I hope I didn't just turn this into one with Ufish.:mrgreen:

Welcome Jack, and make sure the gear is tied down :-D

[Cdn-Redneck]

This is awsome, when I seen the title first I thought somebody had a bad deal on a sale and was looking for the guy, I decided to look after 14 pages and read this great shot in the dark that paid off

[Marlin375]

I talked to Jack again on Saturday. He is signed up, Jack Flask should be here to say Hello.
This forum thing is new to him so be patient. He is looking forward to telling you guys a story and showing
off a couple of moose pics.

[kishman]

Well hello Jack Flask, look around and enjoy the forum. I think you already have plenty of folks for your buddy list.

[835]

Again,,, Funny.
I cant believe how this thread has gone!

[trevstar33]

I'm still looking for Jack!!!

[ufishifish2]

I'm still looking for Jack!!!

You can find him in the "Members" list. He is there just waiting for you!! :)

[The Dude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXGU6f7y0DI&feature=related

Jumpin' Jack Flask he's a gas gas gasssssssss.....

Welcome Jack! You're a celebrity for not tying down your cooler. ConGRATulations!

[300H&H]

I think his avatar should be a picture of "the flask".

[trevstar33]

:confused:Did we lose Jack before we found him?:confused:

[REMINGTON JIM]

Where o Where is Jack Flask :confused:

[Fella]

great story, great ending!

[dragonslayer]

Still have not heard from Jack Flask on site, or heard any replies to anyones query to where he is . l do see him in as a member but why have we not heard from him, at least to say Hi ? Is he that shy or is this just a real excellent post ,just to pass the winter blues , almost begining to think this post is the best crap ever. Do not get me wrong I do love it, except the final chapter still has to be played out., or another theory is another alias. What do you all think?

[CRjosh]

It's the stories like these that restore faith in your fellow man. Awesome job!

[burger]

It an elaborate ruse just like the movie Weekend at Bernies!!

[oldkoot]

Or the Hybrid deer theory.

[Slinky Pickle]

Just a re-bump on this old thread. I still go back every once in a while and re-read this one. I figured it was a good reminder that we can do good things when we put our minds to it. The recent quest to find the owner of a pack by showing some old pictures found with it reminded me of this one. The dumb ass remarks about whether there were naked pics on it made be go back and dig this one up so folks could see how it it can go if we leave the stupidity at home.

[Kopper]

Wow, what a neat thread. Marlin you're a solid guy for putting in the effort. Thanks Slinky Pickle for bumpin this up; never would of read this unique story otherwise....

[ITR_J]

Thanks for the bump. Awesome story. Too bad we didn't get Jacks side of it but still a great read.

[scoutlt1]

Holy crap....this was over four years ago?? :???:

I'm getting old way too fast.

This thread sure was a good one!!! :)

[BStrachan]

Thanks for bumping this thread! What a great story.

[waistdeep]

Well since I was pretty close to this story :smile: and since my partner has not been on here for awhile,,,I will give a brief update. Our main man Jack was contacted and notified that the said flask was his for the asking. However, it seems Jack no longer partakes in the spirits so he indicated he had no use for the flask any longer. He thanked Marlin and wished him well and told him to continue using the flask on the adventures ahead of him. Seemed like a solid guy.

And now you know,,,

the rest of the story :wink:

[Phreddy]

Awesome! Marlon you would be welcome in my hunting camp anytime. You are a prime example of what the word "ethics" means.

[Wile E]

Thanks for the update, waistdeep.
I read the thread and felt a little invested, I needed closure. ;)

*FOUND*, previously posted
Handheld radio, 34km Harrison East

[Slinky Pickle]

Well since I was pretty close to this story :smile: and since my partner has not been on here for awhile,,,I will give a brief update. Our main man Jack was contacted and notified that the said flask was his for the asking. However, it seems Jack no longer partakes in the spirits so he indicated he had no use for the flask any longer. He thanked Marlin and wished him well and told him to continue using the flask on the adventures ahead of him. Seemed like a solid guy.

And now you know,,,

the rest of the story :wink:

Thank you sir! That is a truly fitting end to the story.

[Chuck]

Time definitley starts to play tricks on you as you near 50, add to that, almost 20 yrs of hunting the same area, same honey holes and happy spots. I was probably lucky to get within 5 years. Hell, I go back to the spot I shot my first deer and it was like I was there yesterday.......yet I can't remember what I had for dinner 2 days ago..LOL.

As far as the way this reunion came together, you and Goatguy are going to have to take most of the credit, I just followed the signs.

That's exactly my problem as well, but worse, as I'm in my 70's now. Funny thing though...I do remember the original post about finding Jack's flask and I too agree that it has been a real good story.

[sparkes3]

coach check out redthorns thread where he is looking for help identifying hunters
he found a pack with a range finder in it

[Treed]

Just stumbled across this great read. I missed it the first time around. Figured others would enjoy it too.

[weekender7]

Just stumbled across this great read. I missed it the first time around. Figured others would enjoy it too.

I did, THANKS!

[REMINGTON JIM]

I Certainly miss my Buddy Marlin375 - he hasn't being on here for 5 years now ! Also Waistdeep too ! RJ

[Treed]

Marlin375 sounds like a first class guy. I liked how the flask became a ritual part of their hunts. Great that he got to close the loop.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Marlin375 (Geordie) is a Great Fellow and has a Really good Sense of Humor too :wink: RJ

[Leaseman]

Marlin375 (Geordie) is a Great Fellow and has a Really good Sense of Humor too :wink: RJ

I second that....enjoyed a few discussions, sales and BS with Geordie....pretty sure he must be retired by now. If anyone knows where he is, tell him Mike says hi!

[browningboy]

Going through this thread had a lot of names of the past, pretty cool thread!

[coolhunter]

Nice !!!!!!!

[john-brennan]

I loved that story, so cool

[Marlin375]

I second that....enjoyed a few discussions, sales and BS with Geordie....pretty sure he must be retired by now. If anyone knows where he is, tell him Mike says hi!

Hi yourself Mike.

Before anybody starts a "looking for Marlin375 " thread. Buddy shot me a note saying this old thread got bumped.
Relived the thread myself just now and in the process recounted many of the places that flask had been over the years. I still have the flask, sadly it sprang a leak a few years ago so it got taken out of service.
As for me, I leak a bit more often, but I'm still in service...lol.
Not doing the forum thing as much anymore. If I can pass on one thing I have learned, and kind of related to this thread and the memories lost over my time spent adventuring around BC. More for you young guys that are just starting to make memories....KEEP A JOURNAL. (Not on your phone) it is crazy how a few written words from a trip 30 years ago will bring back your forgotten but extremely fond and valuable experiences.

Kind Regards

Marlin375

[Leaseman]

Happy to see you alive and kicking!

Take care Geordie, you have been missed!