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Mike Kostial

@mkostial05

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I am a Father, Christian,Apache, Project Survey Field Coordinator, Team Galaxy Photographer, Outdoorsman, Master Amateur Boxer, Boxing Instructor

St Louis, MO
Joined June 2009
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Mike Kostial
4 years
@sarge4kentucky Yes, you can! I beat this damn virus and you can too. You can't give up mentally. The mind controls the body. If you throw in the towel mentally, you are done. You can do this. You are still in this fight. Quitting is not an option.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Hey y'all. It's my Dad's 77th birthday. How about showing him a little bit of love? Thank you.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
My baby is having her baby. I'm going to be a Grandpa really soon. 😁
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Hey y'all. It's my daughter Courtney's @That_One_Cancer 22nd birthday. How about showing her some birthday love?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Hey, y'all. It's my Dad's (Mike Kostial the 4th) 78th birthday. How about showing him some birthday love?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Biscuits and Gravy Anyone?
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Mike Kostial
7 months
Y'all know what this means. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Venison Chili Anyone? It's Sunday. Time for feasting. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I got a little emotional. She's so beautiful. Hey, even tough guys cry @SamsungMobileUS #withGalaxy #GalaxyS22Ultra
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Venison backstrap anyone?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I finally caught a bass and a nice one to boot. I had only been catching catfish till now
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Mike Kostial
3 years
We found him!!! Thank you, Jesus! Now. I can sleep!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Just look at that face.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
@catturd2 A cloth mask traps a virus about as good as a pair of underwear traps a fart. Just saying.🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Not too shabby.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Exactly.😝🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Venison chili anyone?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Just look at my beautiful little granddaughter
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Mike Kostial
2 years
One of my field crews in Texas came across this friendly reptile this morning. I told them to pet it.🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
3 years
I feel awfully blessed to harvest this doe after the hell that I went through with Covid-19 last deer season.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
It's been many years since I've hunted in the snow on the first day of firearms season. I'm like a kid at Christmas right now!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
So, I will be putting in my notice later today with my current employer. I know that they are going to hate losing me. But, I gotta do what's best for me and my family. A company is going to do what's best for the company. You gotta do what is best for you.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
@AlbertBreer Here's the reality. If you don't want to own a firearm, you don't have to own one. The same logic goes for a semi-automatic firearm. But, don't tell me or any other law abiding firearm owner what we shouldn't be able to possess unless you want a fight on your hands.
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Mike Kostial
8 months
So, I wrote up an employee earlier today and took away his company truck. Then, he messages me just a few minutes ago asking for a raise. I'm not even joking
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I love all of our Veterans. I'm forever indebted for your service. Thank you all for what you do!
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Mike Kostial
3 years
It's hard to beat venison backstrap and loin cooked in butter on a cast iron skillet
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Mike Kostial
2 years
The truth is irrefutable.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
It's all done. 😁
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Mike Kostial
8 months
Chili, anyone? I have it cooking low and slow in the crock pot.
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Mike Kostial
4 years
So, my Dad is in the hospital again with heart complications. He's stable and in good spirits. He's supposed to be meeting with the cardiologist tomorrow and I should know more by then. If you are could send some positive energy and prayers our way, I would be grateful. Thank you
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Mike Kostial
7 months
I couldn't take it anymore. I put the smackdown on this doe right before dark. She ran over 300 yards even though I made a good shot on her at fifty yards broadside. I got meat in the freezer. Whoo hoo!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Whether I see a deer or not, it is still better than working. 😁
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2 years
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Mike Kostial
2 years
My world famous Rigatoni.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Well, my Step Mom and my Dad are out slaying fish this afternoon. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Just saying. The struggle is real. 🤷😂😂😂
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Fajitas Anyone?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Yup. I'm a proud Grandpa
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Exactly.🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
3 years
So, I thought I'd share a proud Dad moment with y'all. Mikey received his first college scholarship offer yesterday! He has struggled with believing in himself. But, now he's able to have something to be proud of! He's a star cross country/track athlete with straight A's.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Just saying. 🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
4 years
So, another update on my Dad. He had a CT scan yesterday afternoon. The results were really good. His brain injury is starting to heal up. Everything else looked good as well. He's talking way better as well. He should be out of ICU on Monday. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I found this massive dead head while doing a sectional survey about five years ago.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Good morning y'all. It's my 44th birthday. I'm like fine wine. I only get better with age. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
2 years
My famous red beans in rice slow cooked in my crock pot.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Grandpa's little angel
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Mike Kostial
3 years
I finally got to slay some fish. Too much work and not enough fishing makes me grumpy 😂😂😂😂
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Food for thought.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Facts. 😂😂😂
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Just saying. 🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
1 year
This is so me.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
The reason for the season
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Mike Kostial
2 years
The story of my life right there. I grew up dirt poor. But, I don't regret it a bit. It helped make me the man that I am today
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Just saying. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Mike Kostial
4 years
It's my oldest daughter's Courtney's 21st birthday. If you all could show her some love, I'll make sure to show her all of the likes and comments. Captured #withgalaxy #GalaxyS10plus @SamsungMobileUS @SamsungMobile @Samsung @SamsungUS
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Maybe..... 🤔😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Mike Kostial
6 months
Venison chili, anyone?
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Mike Kostial
7 months
Venison. From field to skillet
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Shitters full!🤣🤣 Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Yup. There was no participation trophies, that's for dang sure.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Big Boy
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Mike Kostial
5 years
I'm just a small town country boy from the little town of Festus, MO. I would never have thought that photography hobby would ever lead me to anything like this. I am so thankful and grateful for @SamsungMobileUS giving me an opportunity like this!!
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Hell yes!
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Mike Kostial
9 months
I decided to get in the blind after work and I just stuck one!!! Whoo hoooo!!!!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
How many of y'all still keep a toolbox in their vehicle? I keep a full set of tools in my company truck and in my personal truck because you never know when you'll need it.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Yes, it's my 45th birthday. For my birthday wish, I want everyone to show a little bit of kindness to someone today because you never know what someone might be going through. Thank you. @SamsungMobileUS @SamsungUS @Samsung @SamsungMobile #withGalaxy #GalaxyS22Ultra
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Mike Kostial
9 months
Who says you can't grill on Thanksgiving?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I saw this spot on my way home and I had to pull over to capture the photo. This is one of the better photos that I've ever taken. #withGalaxy #GalaxyS22Ultra @SamsungMobileUS
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Hopefully, a 🦌shows up.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
@Tactical_review That's not a revolver. It is a semi-automatic pistol which is perfectly legal for a citizen to own and to open carry in some states including my home state of Missouri. A responsibly, holstered firearm never concerns me in public.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
I got the venison roast in the crock pot. It is getting ready to make the house smell so good.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Venison roast, onions, potatoes,and carrots. That's all a growing boy needs. 🤣
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Mike Kostial
6 months
Venison Spaghetti Anyone? I can assure you that no venison goes to waste around here.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
This kid is such a bad ass! His reaction is priceless.
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3 years
🚨6 yr old Cancer survivor Case McIver with his 1st buck!!🚨 RETWEET THIS POST to show CASE your support!!!! I mean does it get any better??? LET’s GOOOOOOO!!! #Case #TheMan #FirstBuck
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Mike Kostial
3 years
It's hard to smile when your heart hurts. I went to my cousin Ray's wake this afternoon. I was able to pay my respects. He was a true warrior who fought MS for 49 years and never complained once about it. I'll always remember his strength through it all.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Slaying fish and taking names
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Mike Kostial
2 years
People say that you can't make good venison steaks. Ha. All you need to do is cook it on indirect heat and keep them wet. Bon appetit
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Mike Kostial
2 years
It's a chili day today. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
My cousin Corey committed suicide early Monday morning. I'm fine. But, his wife and kids are a wreck. Fortunately, the family is stepping up and taking care of them. I just don't understand this. There's so many folks taking their lives by their own hands these days.
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Mike Kostial
6 months
There is no tomorrow!!! RIP Champ 🏆
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Mike Kostial
2 years
A birthday long island iced tea. Have a drink with me! Cheers!!
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Mike Kostial
3 years
I found someone's buck on the right of way.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
How did I get so lucky? She loves to hunt, fish, shoot, and the outdoors as much I do. I've converted here to a Galaxy girl from an Apple girl as well. I'll think I'll keep her around. 😂Captured #withGalaxy #GalaxyS21Ultra @SamsungMobileUS @SamsungMobile @SamsungUS @Samsung
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Well, my new boss is very pleased with my job performance so far. He said that he has no doubt that he picked the right man for the job. That made me feel pretty good. 😁
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Mike Kostial
4 years
@BreitbartNews Whether the intent was pure or not, if someone touches my kid like that especially in a way that makes them uncomfortable, I will be very confrontational to put it mildly.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I have had people ask me many times if I ever get afraid of wild animals and snakes while I am out in the field. My reply is "Wild animals and reptiles don't bother me. People bother me." 🤷🤣🤣🤣 Today's office. @SamsungMobileUS #withGalaxy #GalaxyS21plus
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Yup. I see you too.
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Mike Kostial
7 months
Gotta love fresh venison backstrap
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Mike Kostial
9 months
Just look at that color. I did pretty good today. 😁
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Mike Kostial
6 months
Grilled backstrap, anyone?
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Update. The baby is here and Mom and baby are doing well. That's what my biggest concern was. Fortunately, everything turned out well. I'm cleaning up and heading to see my grandchild right now.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
Happy Friday! Here's some cuteness to start off your day. My Granddaughter Lyla is always smiling.
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Mike Kostial
2 years
A picture perfect morning in the deer woods
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Exactly!!!!
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Mike Kostial
2 years
It's hard to beat homemade biscuits and gravy on a Sunday morning.
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Mike Kostial
3 years
Yes and there will be a reckoning. 😁
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Mike Kostial
2 years
I think that @FishinwithTuck wouldn't have any objections to this schedule.🤣
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Mike Kostial
4 years
So, I thought I'd pass on some good news with you all. For those who have followed me for a while know that I have struggle to fight blood anemia. Well, my six month checkup today was outstanding. My red blood count is higher than its ever been.
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