Coastal Ghosts with Steve Isdahl

I have wanted to sit down with Steve since I started this podcast. His app was one of the main sources of information that helped me kill my first solo blacktail in the mountains. We covered a ton of ground on this one and Steve held nothing back. It was a privilege and an honour and I know you will find some value in this episode.
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[@nickcourt4735]

Steve's done a lot of good things for a lot of people He's got some legendary hunting stories. Hes defenetly got someone watching over him. What a great guest to have on!

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@trailcameraadventures.mtst9608]

Love this! Swarovski guy here. I listen to Steve on the road most days of the year. And yes, I've seen the strange things in the forest too.

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[@donc9751]

I listen to Steve everyday as well! Since before he got into the topic.

[@jodiezammit333]

Daily listener here as well. 👍

[@Budfish68]

Steve is THE most stand up guy out there. You can trust him with your kids. I couldn't say enough good about him.

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[@tommybronco6578]

Steve is a one in a million man. Big score getting him on your channel.

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[@playinhooky11]

Steve, one for the record books. A good guy a genuine outdoorsman

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[@vangwizard]

Steve is a living legend in the blacktail community.

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[@rsurdyk]

He's a living legend in many communities , been following him for about 6 + years.

[@ronniehdable]

Yes he is!

[@peachsncream5808]

Steve and his family ❤️‍🩹🫂 feeding the people ❤.

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[@ft6623]

Isdahl is a special kind of hunter. You gotta put in the work, and this cat does. His patience is EPIC 💪🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

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[@brettbehm3486]

Jay…this was the best interview so far! Steve Isdahl is THE man!

[@MindfulHunter]

Appreciate that man!

[@urwrstntmre]

Steve's a good dude. I'm not even a hunter, but this was cool to listen to

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks!

[@jodiezammit333]

Never a truer word was spoken. Same - not a hunter either. Lol. This was inspiring actually. Enjoyed it.

[@MariAiel]

The thing with Steve is...... he is just too honest and too damn decent! ☮❤🌏

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[@cavedweller364]

Finally this pops in my algorithm. Steve is literally my hero.

[@MindfulHunter]

You and me both.

[@vangwizard]

Mines too.

[@jodiezammit333]

Right on. He’s one of my hero’s too.

[@cerberus50caldawg]

Steve's a real regular dude. Best kind of hero there ever was!👍

[@mstout9026]

I have followed Steve for a several years for other obvious reasons. This was a refreshing podcast! Many of my outdoors experiences are in the eastern US, but experiences they were! Steve and I are similar in many ways and I can attribute that to time spent in the woods! The stories are endless and I can relate to getting distracted by another story. I was doing the same thing, stories ripping in, as I listened to this. Life’s too short for bullshit and if you blink, you might miss out on a great experience! Trophy animals are great, but the experience that led up to that moment , often years, that’s what it’s all about! Soak it all in. Great podcast, attaboy! To Steve and Sara and feeding the kids/families, you get an attaboy and attagirl too! I don’t personally know you, but I am very proud of you! To all, keep up the good work!

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[@clavier4612]

Fascinating! And I am not even a hunter. I follow Steve’s forest people channel, and have now subscribed to yours. Thank you!

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@shomron0]

The compound bow was first developed in 1966 by Holless Wilbur Allen in North Kansas City, Missouri, and a US patent was granted in 1969. The Bow was used in Vietnam before 1969. I have seen one, that an old Navy Seal had, and he told me his story!

[@MindfulHunter]

Very cool!

[@cerberus50caldawg]

Tell us! 😵 His Story!😱 LOL

[@shomron0]

@@cerberus50caldawg The seals used it in the field in country, it was quiet and quick, that is it. It was light weight and small to carry.

[@cerberus50caldawg]

@@shomron0 Just the facts ma'am.😐 LOL Damn! I was hoping more a Tom Clancy version not Dragnet! 😂 But the story checks out. Lol

[@shomron0]

@@cerberus50caldawg LMAO, sorry I have tried actually writing years ago but my professor friends think I need schooling LOL

[@rsurdyk]

Non or anti hunters don't understand, pulling the trigger is. .5 seconds. The adventures and things we see, the beauty the wildlife.

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[@liamskywalker6591]

Steve in in my top 5 best humans on earth, sincerely. I watched ever second of this interview and thoroughly enjoyed it so much im subscribing after this comment. I don't own a gun, I live in Australia and love fishing. Passion is what drives me and you have it mate in droves. Well done.

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@user-cl7jw7td5q]

I freaking love Steve. Glad he came on and thanks for having him on!

[@MindfulHunter]

Was my pleasure.

[@rebeccabielser29]

Hello from NW Florida! I ran across this channel, and Steve is on! I'm not a hunter, but I enjoy the scenery and the stories he shares. He is a good man. Steve and Sarah are rock stars feeding the families! I enjoyed the hunt stories. Have a great day! 😊

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks!

[@rebeccabielser29]

@@MindfulHunter Your welcome! I think my husband will watch this later.

[@JimBowSlice]

The biggest thing that translates for me to the kind of hunting i do is body language. Steve showed the video of the buck watching him and how steve reacts taught me alot.

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[@jeremydrazdoff6372]

Best podcast on the Mindful Hunter ever!!

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks Brother!

[@user-is4gr3bq8w]

Steve's success rate isn't incredible, he puts in the TIME with PASSION of a young child on Christmas morning!!! If only I could experience the REAL WORLD just half as much...

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[@99problemsbutafishaintone35]

I'm first. Steve is awesome! Super accomplished outdoorsman.

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[@iancampbell582]

Steve is a straight shooter and says what he sees.

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[@jimmyruger7529]

we love Steve. great enthusiasm from MINDFUL Hunter

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[@donnahenry1575]

I’m not a hunter. I did hunt for years with my husband (basically so I could spend time with him), but I love listening to Steve tell of his experiences. He is a good man and loves nature and is a true man’s man. This was a great interview and I look forward to hearing more!

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@coffeeblack1057]

Steve is a badass even though he'd say he's not. Love him

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[@annfarmer9704]

Steve is so positive and enthusiastic it would be impossible to not get excited about hunting in his company. i have never been hunting but i have wanted to be more in touch with more natural healthy food. i came across his channel and love hearing his hunting stories. a few years ago if someone told me i would really enjoy hunting stories, i would have told them they were trippin'. now here i am! he exudes integrity and walks the walk. he hits me as the guy who couldnt tell a lie if his life depended on it because thats not what hes about and wont change for anybody nor any reason. glad i found his channel, and glad i found this interview. this was a fun interview! 🌸🙏🌸

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[@rsurdyk]

Thank you for hosting Steve, I love his history of stories, I'd love to horseback hunt with him, I'd love to see the mountains there. I'm not far away in Washington. Snohomish County. Mt. Pilchuck aea

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[@morgankruse4666]

Any recent encounters Randy?

[@rsurdyk]

@morgankruse4666 no ,I moved to Camano Island. I could go back and it will happen

[@barbaralarge2673]

Me too!!! For almost 50 years. Now I'm back in Alabama, in my old homeplace, where i was raised.

[@morgankruse4666]

Would you tell me roughly where you lived? Grew up in Arlington, spent lots of time around Darrington, Mtn Loop, and GF​@rsurdyk

[@jamesbuck6623]

Hi Steve earns those Big ones, he sets gamecams over half of B.C., putting in the work it takes, all year long. Then there the luck part , that combined with skills an passion he harvests them Big ole Bucks

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[@Jasmin-3]

Wow seeing my favourite man having this interview is so cool! Thank you for this one. He truly is an inspiration!

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[@DavidWBIII]

Great stuff and I love Steve's channels. I will add this one too to my list of stuff to listen to weekly. I don't care for hunting, but I do respect the right to hunt and these guys and gals who hunt. It is a passion that they are into and it is so great to here their stories. Great interview.

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@jamesl2697]

Excellent job jay. This was the best podcast you’ve done. Please get him back

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@13hawks32claws]

Great chat! Brought back a lot of memories no binoculars, no sights and not the greatest weapon.🤟🏻💪🏻

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks brother. Steve is as old school as they get.

[@radroofer]

My stepson joined the marines then his mom gave him his grandpa's old 30.06 without sightes. He went hunting, seen a buck, looked down the barrel and dropped it where it stood. Hes one hell of a hunter no thanks to his dad.

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[@JimBowSlice]

Steve is one of them silent assasians when it comes to getting that big old past his prime buck as he would say. Even his muley and whitetails are giants. I was really hoping that he would get zeuse the moose the giant blacktail he chased for years. I love hearing steve talk all topics but hunting is where hes best.

[@MindfulHunter]

Agreed!

[@Shakerbuilt]

Steve is a LEGEND before his time.....great knowledge

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[@jeremybouwman1]

Yes! Thanks for getting him on! Need more blacktail content! Would love to know about hunting alpine blacktail in the valley area. And all the tips are great

[@MindfulHunter]

Big goal of mine for the year so expect more Blacktail content!

[@mcgoofius7190]

Good job getting Steve to tell some more hunting stories!! I have followed his KZbin channel since way back. Good podcast

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[@PavlovsBob]

Awesome podcast! Steve is rock solid and so eager to share his experience. Maximum respect.

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[@Bomber411]

Finally, this pops up in my YT.

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[@illusiv2135]

Love Steve Isdahl’s channel, too! Thanks! For this podcast!!!

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[@truetineoutdoors]

Great listen. Steve’s knowledge on hunting is admirable. Way to put this together Jay.

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[@colinboyd5760]

I love watching any hunting videos that Steve has a huge wealth of information and his blacktail Hunter app has helped me huge just like you I hunt region 2 and with out his apps I know I wouldn’t be half the Hunter I am now. Thanks to you and Steve for making this podcast deff looking forward to listening to the next one.

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[@offtheclaim1468]

Be an awesome experience being in camp with Steve...hes got some wild stories...

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[@donc9751]

Just heard from Steve's channel about your podcast so here to check it out!!!

[@MindfulHunter]

Appreciate it man!

[@donc9751]

​@MindfulHunter I'm happy to be here! Liked and subscribed! Have to come back later tonight to catch it all but I will!

[@normawilliams317]

That was a great interview, learned a lot. Thank you ❤

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@leif707]

Big blacktail are by far the hardest North American big game to harvest and steve does it regularly, hes really broken it down to science. Great chat, i really enjoyed it and i hope you have him back on, we need to milk steve for all the bt hunting tips while hes alive and willing. The man is a national treasure!

[@MindfulHunter]

He’ll be back!

[@airdrop1670]

This must be what the old mountain men felt like going out into the west to live and trap , it was their normal their place .

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[@TheWildFrontier]

man this feels like old school steve. i really missed his hunting stories. I used to listen to him when i was a teenager and dream of going up north and hunt stone sheep

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[@hellbentcentaur]

Stumbled across this coz it has Steve tagged in it. Definitely going to listen to while waiting for him to upload for the day 🤙🏽

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[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Great interview with Steve, he is a one of a kind man.that fellow that missed the ram repidely an has the gahl to get put out over a inch ,, what a piece work so sad .

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[@scooterdogg7580]

The first compound bow mention got me thinking , my first was an AstroDaco Blazer lol i still use it 30+ years later

[@MindfulHunter]

Love it!

[@johngolden4468]

I came here to see Steve but you've gained a new sub from a Tennessee Hillbilly. Yep, I even happen to play the banjo......just a fyi, not everyone here does. Thanks Brother, John from Tennessee

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks!

[@The250wtf]

Had that exact feeling with one of my bucks this year, walked up and was disappointed in myself. Like why did I pull the trigger.

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[@clivewells1736]

I think, (seeing your comment completely out of context,) that sounds like personal growth right there man. Lesson learned. If you ever feel yourself getting a bit carried away just ask your gut how it's feeling. The scientists say you have enough neurons down there to make a cats brain so it's a good go to when you need a second opinion.

[@jasoncharles8651]

I never met the guy, but I must say, I have been with him from the start, way before he had a drone or underwater cameras and have listened to it all. I do not have money for the patreon star, but everything else I watch.

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[@teresa_davis]

The best! This was AWESOME!! Please have him back on.. Ive learned so much! Thanks again!

[@MindfulHunter]

He will be back 100%

[@northcountry9240]

Been looking forward to this one thank you both 🇺🇲

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[@vancejohnson1778]

Great one man! Dig the longer pod casts some great stuff 👌

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[@PenelopePitstop0078]

Cool to hear Steve talk about hunting and to learn about bows.

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[@susanstewart8669]

Steve is the best. Looking forward to this. Thank you.. 1:53

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[@ritaspeers1259]

This is such a great interview!

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[@Chris-oo7lx]

Amazing. Part 2 please!!

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[@jonlelandroyboi11]

I love reading this good stuff about Brother Steve 😊 He's a Great and Stand up fellow 👏 Canadian

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[@jodywetmore8702]

Omg it's the legend Steve Isdahl!! Woo Hoo🎉❤!!!

[@MindfulHunter]

The best!

[@greyscout01]

Good stuff. Steve's an inspiration.

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[@davidwilkinson333]

A really nicely led, ego-free, interview. Well done 👍

[@MindfulHunter]

I really appreciate that feedback. I actively try and keep my ego out of the conversation. Sometimes I’m more successful than others lol.

[@rollyboily5513]

I still have my first bow 1998 golden eagle. Brain shot and heart shot…bought a smaller one for the stand but shouldn’t have

[@MindfulHunter]

Amazing!

[@stevemyers2092]

Nice to get allot of infill background info from you Steve - after watching your channel for a few years, ever since you started on the Sabi.

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[@g.l.williams1178]

OUSTANDING interview!

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[@braeden.the.enthusiast]

Awesome episode!! 👏🏻

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[@jasonwalter7764]

Cool Steve. New channel to watch. Great podcast.

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[@radroofer]

Thanks guys

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[@kip9999]

Steve is doing something much much bigger than hunting... #RTOK.

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[@waynesanford8269]

Bad ass thank you both

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[@ronniehdable]

Great guest!

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[@happy1804]

I enjoy the conversation!

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[@natureandknives]

I came here for Steve 😅

[@MindfulHunter]

You and me both lol

[@tonesmith909]

LMAO @ 1h20min in, I was thinking to myself he just described your entire hunting history…lol😂

[@MindfulHunter]

Dude 🤦‍♂️ 🤣

[@happy1804]

I shared it too!👍👍👍👍

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[@rsurdyk]

My new podcast.. Any hunter that knows the true PNW.. Washington and B.C. Great Great show looking forward to binge this channel.

[@MindfulHunter]

Thank you!

[@rsurdyk]

@@MindfulHunter thank you.. you provide the show. I just listen under my welding hood. Lol.

[@Ron_Ackerman]

Southern Oregon here. Have never sniped a deer. Always walked ridges. Winchester 30/30 in hand. Was like skeet shooting. 1 shot and they are gone. 2nd shot was very rare to get off.

[@MindfulHunter]

That sounds like a classic blacktail hunt to me man! 💪

[@HuntingandfishingwithSpike]

Great interview, takeaway from Steve embrace the suck and you will be successful

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[@Mossy-back-blacktail]

Washington state has some world-class black tail if you could find them😂

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[@williamruhe1654]

Good stuff 👍

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[@williamruhe1654]

@@MindfulHunterSteve is the real deal 👍 authentic. Gotta like people who are who they are , straight up , no BS , just call it like you see it . When the grid goes down, folks like Steve and yourself will be just fine 💪 good stuff . Keep up the good work Sir

[@kathleenobrien4740]

He rocks

[@MindfulHunter]

Yes he does

[@hippychick7638]

Big fan of HTH !!

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[@THETRUTHISINTHEBACKROUND-ir4zb]

Steve is aa true person, the people that think he's harsh . caught a videothat something pisses him . he holds no puncehs . but 99% of the time hes for people and helping them be informed . 🤘🤘✌✌😎😎

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[@eachtem8852]

Thumb up

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[@jamesbuck6623]

Hi you know you have the fever??? You ate TAG soup this year!!!

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[@bimmjim]

.. As I'm listening, I frown when people say such as, "I don't believe in mind speak; I don't believe in the wooo." I ask these people, "Where have you been your whole life?" "Mind speak" is also called telepathy, aka mind to mind communication. I learned about this when I was a teenager. I tried it and it worked. It's best to try it with animals first, wild animals. [Don't ask why, just try it.] Think, --> if 10% of the population were doing telepathy, they would meet each other, right? .. Yes, we do. Of course, we do. Some wild animals are easier, some won't talk to me. Try Deer and chicken like ground dwelling birds. These are the easiest. Tell them this --> "You are beautiful." .. This will open the conversation. Then you will know.

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[@g.l.williams1178]

Steve is a CATDADDY!!

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[@REDNECKROOTS]

I could care less about horns. I got em stacked up in the woodshed. Let the dogs chew on them throughout the year

[@CascadePacificNW]

They sell 6” chunks on antler at pets mart for like $50. If you have stacks of antlers you have stacks of potential cash.

[@ldvan100]

Don't show Steve a "Rabbit Hole", he'll dive into it and have the knowledge to back it up...

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[@ldvan100]

@@MindfulHunter I've been following Steve for years.. Feel like I've known him all my life, like minded souls is the only way I can explain it.. "KUDOS" to Sarah for taking the "Man of the Mountain" and domesticating him, ROFLMAO... Job well done Girl, You are the best thing that has ever happened to him.... LOL...

[@CascadePacificNW]

If I didn’t want to hear this guy talk so bad the ads would have ruined this for me. Otherwise incredible interview

[@MindfulHunter]

Yeah man if I don’t run then KZbin doesn’t show anyone the video. And I can’t turn down the frequency. I barely make shit. Thanks for the patience.

[@terryhurlburt9113]

I hunt in the Adirondacks of NY state. It is hard country of Hills, hollows and swamps. Like Steve, I dislike the TV hunters that only hunt bucks that they give names to & disdain all other bucks. Where I hunt, if you get to see a buck, you do not let that opportunity slip by. If I just want meat, I draw doe tags down in our Southern Tier where deer are plentiful. Big bucks are nice, don't get me wrong, but for where I hunt, I hunt hard and the buck is an opportunity that I cannot pass by.

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[@keen9629]

So have you seen anything out of the ordinary out there?

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[@keen9629]

Considering who you were talking to and B F didn't come up. I have been following Steve from the beginning. @@MindfulHunter

[@evanhawk2574]

Steve who? Never heard of her. Lol na,I'm a member of the round table.

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[@evanhawk2574]

Steve Isdol? Never heard of her. Lol. Just playing,I follow him.

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[@radroofer]

Question of the day; what happens when you've been scared half to death? Twice?

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