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Back From Afghanistan

BlakeC Aug 01, 2006 08:46 PM

I just returned from a year long deployment to Afghanistan with the Florida National Guard's 53rd Infantry Brigade. Unfortunately, I had to sell my entire collection (80 Ball Python Morphs) before I left. I am currently saving money and trying to set up an area so I can get into Boas. I am happy to see that the Boa market has done so well over the last year and I look forward to doing business with some of you in the future.

Replies (18)

ChrisGilbert Aug 01, 2006 08:50 PM

And THANK YOU!

kitchi Aug 01, 2006 09:01 PM

Glad you made it out of there alive. You cannot be thanked enough. If it wasn't for guys like you we couldn't be playing around with snakes everyday and more importantly, have a safe haven for our children. You sound like a morph guy but if your into captive bred BCC I mad be of some help.

http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.php?user=408&cat=500&thumb=1

drimes Aug 01, 2006 09:11 PM

and welcome back to the boa forum.

Thank you for serving....I truly appreciate it.

What part of Florida are you from?

Denny

BlakeC Aug 02, 2006 08:39 AM

I live just outside Tampa in Riverview, FL.

drimes Aug 02, 2006 05:38 PM

VolcomHerp Aug 01, 2006 09:18 PM

Defending our home land!! 8) I deeply appreciate everything you guy's do for us. Thanks again
Jake

Pic for your viewing pleasure!

PGoss Aug 01, 2006 09:27 PM

thank you for your service. Also, congrats on leaving that evil dark force known as the ball python crowd. Who wants a short, chubby little snake when you can have a real, muscular, damn good looking snake such as a boa? Not even close.

Phil Goss


joshhutto Aug 02, 2006 10:56 PM

not everybody can deal with 6-12 ft snakes. For those who can't there are balls, for those who can handle big snakes, nothing beats a boa. I love them both and with the amount of morphs available with both species and not to mention that both wild types are beautiful this hobby/biz is just getting better and better. Here's a pic for your viewing pleasure, even if you don't like Ball's, you have to admit this is a gorgeous snake.

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Josh Hutto
J&K Reptiles

a BAD dog is MADE not bred, support the American Pit Bull Terrier as the greatest breed of dogs on Earth!!!!!

norajohn Aug 01, 2006 10:21 PM

Welcome back. Great picture you posted. John Manser

JOEP123 Aug 01, 2006 10:21 PM


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Joel Pretz
JP Reptiles

ReBall1 Aug 02, 2006 12:22 AM

I know how it is I come from a big military family....heres a pic of my lil bro in south korea for the next year...
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Noir Aug 02, 2006 01:47 AM

God Bless you, and Glad he saw you through your time over seas!!! Welcome HOME!!!

combs reptiles Aug 02, 2006 06:41 AM

We all owe you and the many others who serve and have served a big thank you for helping defend our freedoms in this country..freedom is not free as I am sure you realise.
Now lets get that boa collection going!

Welcome home,
Mike & Luz Combs

giantkeeper Aug 02, 2006 08:56 AM

for protecting our freedoms!
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Chris & Alliey
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Jeremy Stone Aug 02, 2006 11:32 AM

Welcome Back, and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your service. What a HUGE sacrifice. Words can't express what you do to allow us all what we do. Jeremy Stone

fgs Aug 02, 2006 12:37 PM

Blake:

To say thank you for your sacrifice just doesn't seem to make it. Please give me a call sometime soon so we can talk about getting you some nice boas next year for pennys on the $. I can be reached at (408)981-6694

Thank you so much for serving our country.

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Brian Gundy

www.for-goodness-snakes.com

skyslinger Aug 02, 2006 05:19 PM

you our deepest gratitude. I am glad you made it home. WELCOME BACK!

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Ty
Rat Race Solutions
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boas_etc Aug 02, 2006 05:49 PM

ARE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE REST OF THE SOLDIERS.

MICHAEL T
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