ShawnE
Well-Known Member
A couple weeks back, I made a pretty impactful post on the saddle hunter facebook page about supporting the little guys in the saddle industry vs the big guys. @MCDM reached out with a friend request saying how my post was the highlight of his day. I said I almost didn't even commit with posting it and jokingly said I didn't even own a saddle right now, yet here I am talking about saddles . My wife and I fell on some hard times due to COVID19 - and had to sell some gear and other belongings to make ends meet, including my saddle setup. Out of nowhere Matt asks if I want his Mantis setup from last season because he had a new Phantom. Say what? I wasn't looking for any handouts. I made a post from my heart and sharing some thoughts, and a friendship was born from it all. After some delays with USPS, I finally got his gift of an amazing saddle setup today and I'm still left speechless. People and friends, acts of kindness like this are amazing. I don't deserve it one bit - I literally thought my deer season was going up in flames. We are still unemployed and need to find new jobs yet, but my hope is renewed for the future when people like this reach out with a helping hand and lift a brother up. We had an absolute awful couple months that still makes my head spin. Not just with this gift, but other things are happening now for my wife and I that is really positive. I know its a little bit long story, but I'm more thankful to have forged a new friend out of this more than anything. I may not get out in the woods much this season, but I can promise, every single set in a tree is going to be that much more special. Happy to be part of the #TethrdNation now too!
Below is the link to me unboxing the Mantis and my reaction to it. I am beyond stoked. Word of the day is Holy Smokes!
Below is the link to me unboxing the Mantis and my reaction to it. I am beyond stoked. Word of the day is Holy Smokes!