Hello from Katy, Texas

[robhawkyyz]

I just wanted to introduce myself, I've been lurking too long and wanted to join in. My name is Rob, i've been a falconer for about 6 years now, you all know the obsession... I am on my third redtail and we usually hunt cottontails or whatever moves, he is a rabbit stompin' machine! I live in Katy, Texas which is just west of Houston if you know the area, hunting places are disappearing but i still make it happen with my RTH. I am one of two falconers in the Katy area, Jim Hodge one of the authors of "FALCONRY EQUIPMENT" is the other and he was my sponsor... I think i was lucky... We don't have many falconers around here maybe 15 which is not many for how big Houston is. Hope to meet and hunt with some of ya'll soon... Rob Evans

[Jimmy]

Good to "meet" you, Rob [smilie=icon_thumright.gif]

[robhawkyyz]

good to "meet" you to Jimmy , I've been keepin' up with your harris breeding (a lot of work) I want to fly one of yours someday...
Rob

[Jimmy]

Yeah, I haven't posted on my breeding lately. Guess I need to get an update going.....

Have you got your bird ready for the season? I'm hoping to get out for the first time this afternoon or tomorrow.

[robhawkyyz]

he just dropped his last two tail feathers last week and now we are on weight control... he's heavy but has been worked with all through the moult... the bunnies die in two weeks!!!

[everetkhorton]

Rob:
Welcome. I also fly a Rt. Are you going to the NAFA meet this year in Alamosa CO.?

[robhawkyyz]

Ev , Thanks for the welcome, I wont make it to this NAFA meet but hopefully the next one in Amarillo and that will be a drive... Rob

[kenbro77]

welcome to board rob, hope to see you in Abilene.

[robhawkyyz]

Thanks Kenny, I will probably be at the next Abilene meet also. The last meet looked like it was wet and cold! Rob

[kenbro77]

Yea, it was pretty cold, and wet (frozen wet). Was still a blast though.

[wesleyc6]

OOOOOOh, I will be there too!!!!

I hope bunnies will be dying here quicker than two weeks [smilie=eusa_pray.gif]

[robhawkyyz]

Beleive me, I am ready, the the bird will be!!! kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit!!! Im ready to go trappin' too... SEPT. 15 is almost here. Rob

[Eagle Owl]

Welcome to the forum, Rob.

You will definitely have to make it to the meet in Abilene. The Fort Worth area falconers will also be having a Halloween Mini-meet that will be announced probably the end of September. You should try and make it up for some great hawking and socializing.

Brandi

[robhawkyyz]

Thanks Brandi , It looks like ya'll have a lot of fun up there... i saw all the pictures on the THA site and in the "On The Wing" publication. I see all smiles from you... Trapping season is almost here, good luck! Rob

[Eagle Owl]

Thanks Rob. I will have to delay my trapping a little...I am having knee replacement in the next week or so. But I am hoping to trap as soon as I can walk! Luckily I have lots of people around that are willing to help me out!!!

[robhawkyyz]

Get well soon Brandi , My girlfriend broke her kneecap the other week and needs repair... You crazy girls gone wild!!!

Rob

[RTJim]

[smilie=banana.gif] Welcome to the list.........jm

[robhawkyyz]

Thanks Jim, How's life in PA. i lived there when i was three... what you flying and are they bringing food to the table this season ... Rob

[Eagle Owl]

Get well soon Brandi , My girlfriend broke her kneecap the other week and needs repair... You crazy girls gone wild!!!

Rob

Thanks!