Should I invite Ted Nugent for a turkey hunt?
The Roanoke Civic Center has announced that Ted Nugent will be part of a triple header (with REO Speedwagon and Styx) at the venue on April 28, about two weeks into Virginia’s spring turkey season.
I got to thinking, “I wonder if Ted Nugent would be interested in a turkey hunt the morning of the show? Could make for a good column.”
Well, too bad if he is.
April 28 is a Sunday.
Maybe the next morning if they’re still in town? Couldn’t hurt to ask, right?
February 11, 2013 - 4:53 PM
It’s only a good idea to ask him if I get to go also.
I bet he would do it! Never hurts to ask!
He’d probably come in on Saturday if a hunt is there for him….good luck!
Mark,
I am a regular follower of your blog however I seldom post as I enjoy reading posts versus writing them. You have to extend an invite to Ted Nugent for a turkey hunt. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to share the woods with Ted Nugent not to mention the fact that it would make for a very interesting story for your column!
Kevin — Maybe I should have a lottery — $25 to enter with all proceeds going to charity. Hmmm…
Of course, first we gotta make the hunt happen.
Before leaving the office I paid a visit to our music writer and cutNscratch blogger Tad Dickens (http://blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch/) .
He took off his headphones. (When he is at his desk, Tad always wears headphones so he can be somewhat familiar with the musicians he covers.)
“What’s up?” he asked.
“When you talk to Nugent’s people you gotta tell them I want to take him turkey hunting,” I told him.
His eyes lit up.
“Good idea,” he said.
He even pulled up the tour schedule, confirming that the next show (at this point) is a few days after the Roanoke gig. So maybe a Monday morning hunt? Again, it’s worth a shot.
Let me make this point. It’s not like I am some huge Ted Nugent fan. Nor am I a non-fan, obviously. Bottom line is the guy is incredibly interesting. I am interested in interesting people. There’s no way a morning in the turkey woods with him wouldn’t be interesting for me, and for readers. You never know….
I’ll keep you posted.
I will donate $100 to your favorite charity if you can do the following.
1. Get him to go with you on a legit. hunt.
2. Take Dan Casey along, stick a feather in his ars and let him run naked through the woods.
3. Post a picture of Dan, biggest turkey in Virginia, if not the whole U.S. of A. as he scampers over the hill, feather and all.
I hope he accepts your invite!
I THINK BUBBA HAS THE BEST IDEA …AND I WILL THROW IN ANOTHER $100.00 IF YOU CAN PULL IT OFF .
“I got to thinking, “I wonder if Ted Nugent would be interested in a turkey hunt the morning of the show? Could make for a good column.”
Well, too bad if he is.”
Too bad if he is interested?? Huh?? Maybe its for the best if he is busy (which is presumably what you meant) since your writing can only get worse by spending a morning with an inarticulate, brash, has-been loudmouth like Nugent.
Dan Casey and naked in the same sentence….. after that mental image that was the most violent wave of nausea I have ever experienced.
Go for it……………………
Sorry to confuse you, goodwriter (#9). The “too bad if he is” was a reference to his interest in hunting the morning of the show, which is on a Sunday. No hunting in Virginia on Sundays.
Take Dan Casey into the woods, hunt on Brokeback Mountain. If not available, then use the ridge where Ned Beatty had his encounter in Deliverance. Also see if the kid who played the banjo is still around, he is bound to be an adult now and probably related to Ned’s “friend” from Deliverance.
Get Dan a burlap sack and a whistle and tell him where to find the snipes. He already has a concealed weapon permit which the snipes would no doubt respect. They will probably willingly go right into his sack given his prowess for beating the bushes.
Then point him towards the banjo kid and let nature take its course…..
Is this the same Ted that said, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year”? (17 April 2012). If so, I don’t believe the boy will be available for any kind of hunt on 28 April of this year.
Surely there are more pleasant celebrities to invite on a hunt – not that Ted is a star. He is a legend in his own mind I am sure, but again, there just has to be more engaging figures that will help you get a good story – you know, personalities that are truly entertaining.
I would like to see #9 goodwriter in a debate with Mr. Nugent. I believe he would find he is very articulate.Mark, #9 does not like your writing but reads and comments on it anyway.So keep up your writing!
Hope Ted makes the hunt!
I totally missed the features of the act on 28 April – Nugent, REO Speedwagon, and Styx. The palpable question is who goes to these spectacles? In the words of Dave Barry, I’d rather have a vasectomy with a weed whacker than attend such performances.
I’ll chip in another $100 if Dan Casey participates in said manner, and another $100 if I go along to witness it.
Stephen,
You think Roanoke is on Bruno Mars map or something?
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is appearing the following week after Ted and friends. There is the perfect opportunity for you to find a genuine amusing horse’s arse to take on an outdoor adventure. Why settle for Ted, if it is an entertaining arse you seek.
Mark, I think it would be a great idea. Hopefully you can pull it off. As you said, Nugent is very interesting, and whatever he could say would make for several good columns, probably. Regardless of his opinions, he shares them freely, and without rancor when in a conversation. On stage or behind a microphone, a little different, but still very fascinating. The idea of a contest for inclusion into the huntwith the proceeds going to some worthy cause is also good.
Perhaps Ted is just following the lead of the likes of Alex Baldwin, and other assorted “celebrities”, in his comments about Obama. I recall Baldwin and others saying he would move out of the US if Bush were re-elected. I didn’t see him leave, nor anyone else for that matter. Rather, it seems he was too busy verbally abusing his juvenile daughter via voicemail. Oh well.
Also, if particular groups are not your cup of tea, why the futile, childish attempt to insult those who might like their music? In America, we still have some freedom of choice. You don’t like an act at the Civic Center, simply don’t go. I’m sure you and I don’t share the exact taste in music, but I wouldn’t think any less of you if you want to go enjoy an evening listening to someone you like that I don’t.
Feel free to spend some quality time with the garden utensil of your choice.
Yeah, Mark, you should try to get him to go. The article would be good, Nugent is as described above, very articulate, and I would assume you could get a lot of good quotes from the dark side from one of it’s more controversial figures. Maybe you’d get lucky and get a photo of him eating the still beating heart of a Virginia gobbler! Although I really think he’s a total whacko, I agree with you about interesting people. Might be a surprise or two as well. I would watch out for the Secret Service, though. If I were them, I’d be keeping a pretty close eye on him, although I wonder how much of his offensive act is just that, show biz.
Go for it!
I’d ask for sure, what’s the worst that could happen? He may not be able to go….but he might.
I’ll jump in with a $100 charitable donation also if items 2 & 3 on #6 Bubba Greene’s wish list happen.
Oh look at the big men wishing a crude assault on a local columnist. Wonder if Dan Casey would allow such an awful “wish” for you on his blog Mark? Great bunch of posters you have here. Would you mind keeping them? No wonder they like the mental cripple that is Nugent.
I have found that Ted is very approachable and willing to consider requests. About 12 years ago, Ted played at the Salem Civic Center and he dedicated his song “Fred Bear” to my son Justin (who was 7 or 8 at the time) and myself from the stage. (We both love bowhunting.)Not only did it make our day, but some of my son’s classmates heard it, and it was the talk of the school the next day. A memory for life! Ted is a class act and if his schedule permits, I bet he’d go on the hunt. Please ask!
Wait a sec, someone posts on this blog asking the moderator to keep his posters only posting here, because they didn’t like something that they read on this blog? Very interesting.
The Danciples have been riled up…
“crude assault on a local columnist”? Come on, Sandi. These guys are just poking a little fun at a guy who invites it. Are the comments all in the best of taste? Nah. But, again, it’s a joke. I would like to think Dan himself might get a chuckle out of it. It certainly shows that he’s done a darn good job of pushing the right buttons, which is his modus operandi.
If something similar about me popped up over on Dan’s blog it wouldn’t bother me one iota. The time to worry is when people STOP talking about you!
As for Stephen’s bashing of the concert line-up, I bet when “Take it on the Run” comes on Q99 he turns it up and sings along at the top of his lungs. Who doesn’t? No one.
While I don’t agree with naked people running with feathers or such in the woods, I do think that a sit down discussion between Ted and Dan would be VERY interesting. Ted is a very articulate and intelligent man, who has absolutely no problems sharing his opinions.
Now, for the hunt. I believe extending an invitation to Ted for a spring gobbler hunt is a wonderful idea. I believe that he would be willing to stay on for a Monday morning hunt. I also believe that if you pitch the idea of letting a fellow blog member “win” a chance to go along with all proceeds going to charity that he (Ted) will back the idea 100%. Best of luck to you Mark on this endeavor. I’m positive it will make for a wonderful story.
Non resident hunting license $111.00 non resident big game-$86.00. I was wondering who’s paying the bill.Maybe you could get a pool going to see who will pick up the tab!!!!
Mark: I see at least $300 on the table so far and I got another idea. Spring! That’s mating season for turkey, right. So maybe Dan is the gobbler and you get another blogger to be the hen. I’ll waive the part about naked, but still require them to dress up in their finest turkey suits. And what we need then is a “hen” for Dan to do his dance around. If Sandi will participate I’ll toss in another $100. I think this could be the start of something BIG in Roanoke. Unfortunately, it won’t do anything for the turkey population.
BTW, I’ll always be Bubba Greene not to be confused with any other bubba’s out there.
Sandi, you know as well as anyone that Dan likes to see his name mentioned, whether in a positive light or not. He knows the way ‘the game’ is played, and he relishes it. it works for him, so there’s no need for you to faux being hurt for his honor.
Back to the adult topic – the prospect of time with ‘Uncle Ted’. Mark, at the very least, it would be great to get his take on some of our local hunt-related issues, like Sunday hunting, culling via urban shoots, etc.
Not a fan of Nugent, but if the opportunity presents itself…might as well take a shot (pun intended) to see if he’d be up for it.
I would read the article and it looks like the tour schedule has travel days before and after the Roanoke show. Couldn’t hurt to inquire.
http://www.tednugent.com/events/
This evening at least, the Nuge has a prior commitment.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/11/ted-nugent-will-attend-state-of-the-union-address/
It would be nice for you to complete a hunt with “The Nuge”. I see some here have expressed a disdain, as is normal for those who are envious of people in the public eye. I also see some support for the idea that it would be interesting. I am glad that those of us who wish to have our freedoms to pursue happiness have someone like Ted Nugent, and well as softer spoken people throughout the mix that makes up the “side” of people that want to “Tote Guns”. Now those of you in that group that do not say nice things about Mr. Nugent, do not forget that there are loudmouths on both sides or the argument, and we need all of them…. on BOTH sides…. to keep it ALL balanced. You don’t have to agree with him, but to call him names and make references to his career i offer this. Where were you while he was entertaining millions of people over the last 40 years? Where will you be while he is entertaining millions of people over the next 40 years. You see, we are all quite small in comparison to someone set on a national stage. Give the man his due, and give him respect as we respect those we do not align with or believe in, because without respect, you have nothing.
I want to thank all you macho men hunters for keeping me on your minds! It’s gratifying (though a little odd) that you’re walking around through life thinking about me. Obviously, you have allowed me to impose myself on your consciousness. It’s quite flattering.
I’d proclaim the reverse to be true but that would be a lie!
Anyone care to put an over/under number on the times the TV camera will show “Mr. Nugent,” as the New York Times calls him?
Anyway, that’s the whole point. Love him or hate him, Nugent is a relevant figure in today’s world. If he weren’t no one would care if planned to attend the State of the Union address.
The fact that he is this relevant, of course, decreases the odds that he would be willing to spend a morning with little ol’ me.
What Dan isn’t saying is that when I walked by his desk a few minutes ago I heard him humming a few bars from “Cat Scratch Fever.”
“….I bet when “Take it on the Run” comes on Q99 he turns it up and sings along at the top of his lungs.”
Nope, you’re wrong Mark. I am listening to Otis Taylor these days.
I was just jabbing old Theodore. I really have nothing against the guy or his music. In fact, I can’t name but one of his tunes. Sorry, I did not grow up listening to him. He is just another irrelevant mouth to me.
Good luck on your quest to get Ted to join you. If you’ll enjoy his company, then that is all that matters. Myself, I am still waiting on the prospect of taking Dorothy Hamill fly fishing. It will likely never happen, and I ain’t sure the Mrs. would allow it even if the opportunity presented itself, considering the number of times I have called Dot’s name out in my dreams – a sore subject around our house.
Ah, my second cousin Otis, huh? Good choice.
Does Dorthy Hamill really fly fish? Or do you just have a thing for skaters?
Either way, I’m sure if she knew how skilled (and interesting) you are, she would jump into her waders. Just don’t send her people a picture. That would be the end of it.
“Love him or hate him, Nugent is a relevant figure in today’s world. If he weren’t no one would care if planned to attend the State of the Union address.”
–Mark Taylor
What you aren’t saying is that Ted Nugent is relevant only to the extent that he generates laughs, at his own expense, with his ridiculous ramblings.
The other thing that’s real funny is the bunch of armchair rambos here who fantasize about hiring Ted Nugent for $300 to do their bidding. In that respect, they’re treating him as their whore.
“Does Dorthy Hamill really fly fish? Or do you just have a thing for skaters?”
She’s a fly angler in my dreams, between the perspiration bursting chapters of her doing figure 8s on my chest. I don’t have a thing for skaters, just Dot.
I’ve never had a dream about Ted.
I seem to recall that Teds wife is from Salem or somewhere around these parts and that he used to go hunting with Steve Canon of WROV. Might be worth giving him a hollar.
The bidding is only up to $300?
Dan: Now really, the money is going to a good cause and the reason people would be willing to pay it is to see you do your dance with a hen. Apparently Sandi has bowed out of the running so maybe someone else needs to come forth. As to who is the whore, seems to me it would be those doing the dancin’! But your are whoring yourselves for a good cause of Mark’s selection.
AAAAAHHHH: Dorthy Hamill. I still recall her cute little posterior under that short costume and the Hamill-bob hair do. What a cutie. Of course that was all some years ago. I’m sure she is someone’s grannie by now. Better some realities are never confronted as they are much sweeter dreams.
So Dan, what’s it going to take for you and ??? to whore yourselves and raise some money for charity?
No, instead of hunting… Video of Dan and Nuge having a sit down discussion. I wonder which one would NOT agree to this?
In the words of the NRA: “Dan who?”
Re: Dan casey – see posts 36 & 41. I told you guys, Casey loves the attention. He’s like a dog you feed from the dinner table. You’ll never stop him from coming back and pestering you. That’s why he’s probably checked back on this blog every fifteen minutes to see if he’s been mentioned again. Ignore him, and he’ll fade back into only ranting about gun control. He’ll still keep checking back over here, though. He’s too eager for the agitation to not keep checking.
Back to the adult topic – Nugent. I’m not a fan of everything Ted says, but I’m a big fan of much that he says. He is charismatic enough and opinionated enough to be extremely interesting. Thus the reason his attendance at tonight’s SOTU speech made national news. Despite his detractors denial, his voiced gets national attention for multiple reasons.
As for the number of Ted cameos? I’d go with six. One very early, four during Obama’s references to future gun control efforts, and one near the end.
My first thought about hearing ted was going to attend? ‘I wonder if he’ll wear his camo cowboy hat pictured above?’…
I don’t know, Mark, Bob H’s fantasy was a little weird.
In the words of the Roanoke Valley….Dan who?
Ted not relevant? Thought he was on the Board of Directors of the NRA?
Ha! I have a better idea! Invite him for a trout run on the Jackson. THAT would be interesting, to say the least.
#51 Now even I would pay good money to go on that run. I know just where to take him.
Well, it’s good to see that ol’ Uncle Ted can still get a rise out of folks. Love him or hate him, you gotta give the guy his due. My vote is , heck yeah you should invite him, you would absolutely regret it if you don’t. Can’t think of many visitors to town that would be more interesting than the MCM. Need another hunting companion for the trip? You know that Alfie and I will go……..
Read an interesting piece somewhere recently on ol’ flag wavin’ Ted. Seems he wasn’t such a patriot back when he was in the targets of his local draft board.
Love the lottery idea Mark, but only if I have the winning ticket! Hmmmm,I’m sounding a bit selfish it seems. Me me me. How cool that would be to hunt along side of The Nuge. Keep me posted if such a lottery occurs,as I’m in!
I was aware of Ted’s political lean, but honestly, I had no idea of the vitriol he can display.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=757_1187963465
People on this blog would really want to go hunting with the person in the video linked to at #56? Seriously?
For those of you who think he is politically irrelevant, he was in attendance at Obama’s state of the union address last night. Maybe I’m incorrectly assuming that it is difficult to get an invite to the state of the union address, but I’m thinking someone must think what he says matters…
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/13/politics/state-of-the-union/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Clint, I think there have been multiple politically irrelevant folk that have attended State of the Unions. I doubt Ted was the only one there last night. Is Ted any more relevant than Dikembe Mutombo or Hank Aaron, two that I believe attended in the past?
I believe this gent meant for this post to be on this thread (not positive…but), however he put it on the Blue Ridge Caucus thread about concealed handgun secrecy in Virginia.
http://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2013/02/12/house-approves-concealed-handgun-secrecy-in-virginia/#comment-28443
“Irrelevant? Ted Nugent conceived and built the Kamp for Kids, to teach underprivileged children to hunt and fish, which hopefully will deter them from drugs, alcohol and video games. It’s a wonderful thing for a child from the mean streets of Detroit to see that there’s another world out there, to spend some time in nature. He’s volunteered his time repeatedly to entertain the troops and give them a bit of respite from the stark reality of the wars in which they’ve been fighting. Irrelevant? I would ask what Mr.Casey has done that would make anyone consider him relevant? The only way he’s relevant is in the same way a fly or gnat would be: serving as an irritation to anyone who isn’t 10 clicks left of center.
Comment by B.Perkins — February 13, 2013 @ 8:33 am”
I wouldn’t want Ted to miss out on a fan.
Clint, some people think what Sarah Palin says matters, you just can’t figure some people.
I just read every entry on this thread and “Stephen” really has some serious issues with Ted Nugent. Kind of sad. I didnt know that Ted is trying to impose on or make changes to anyones lifestyle. In reality he is only trying to preserve his.
Why don’t you invite Ted to sit down with his grovelling followers and have him explain to them why he was a draft dodger… He can shoot at animals that can’t shoot back, but won’t defend his country that he claims he loves so much.
Also, I think BobH has a school girl crush on Dan Casey.
If you’ve got a voter card and use the right it gives you, I think it makes you politically relevant. Its that whole “We the People”, thing.
Ted speaks for some, Pierce Morgan speaks for some, Dan Casey speaks for some, Sarah Palin speaks for some…
Sure, if you want to share a blind with a draft dodging poacher.
It probably would make for an entertaining article though.
Seems odd to me. Critical of Ted but get in line to have Jane Fonda autograph her book?
Have to agree with your logic there, BG, but what about if she was autographing a poster from Barbarella?
One either has a sense of values or they don’t. The package contents are what matters, not the paper and ribbon. And besides, what she may have looked like in 1968 is no more.
And what is your sense of Ted’s values, in light of previous links? And BG, I thought you seemed like you have a sense of humor…it was a joke, man. By the way, do you still look like you did in 1968?