Sorry for the absence

[smokeinthewoods]

Hi guys,
Sorry that I haven't been on here very much lately. It seems that the kidney problem I have is a little more serious than I first thought. I got the word from my doctor a couple of weeks ago that I have the big C in my left kidney and it has started to spread to the left side of my pelvis. Needless to say, I didn't get to hunt this year.

I will be traveling to the Cleveland Clinic this friday, hopefully to start treatments and get on my way to beating this thing. I don't know when I'll get another chance to get on the forum but I'll do my best to keep you all up to date on my progress.

I did get a chance to look at the pictures of some very fine bucks that have been taken this year. Congrats to all of you that have taken some outstanding bucks.

To those who still have season left and tags to fill....KNOCK OVER SOME BIG ONES for me.

Smoke...

[mrdlschmidt]

Take care buddy and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[buckeyehunter]

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!! Wish you the best!!

[passinthru]

Take care of yourself smoke we will be thinking and praying for ya!

[deerslayer]

Best of luck bud! Thoughts and prayers your way!

[JD]

Best of luck smoke, hoping and praying for a fast and full recovery. Keep us updated as you can, and let us know if you need anything. We will try and do anything we possibly could. Take care.