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I am of urbanite and social disposition. People and crowded places I seek. I like my beds soft, my wife in reach, the ground under my feet paved and even and my food prepared for taste and optical pleasure. Dogs I abhorr.

My friends I hold dear. My friend FC, Follically Challenged here at the fire, is the ruddy, outdoors type. Mountains are to be climbed, food is to be hunted.

Planning a family vacation to Austria, he asked me to check out possibilities for him to climb around a mountain and hunt chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra). This request is set down here in precise and clear fashion, as is my custom, and was presented to me a bit more neanderthalish. But I disgress...

July 15th found me in hostile country.

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Accomodations were substandard.

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The company was rude.

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The footing, treacherous.

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To be continued.


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Footing, continued.

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The task? Ardenous.

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This young male was spared, as he was of promising size and condition. this one was not.

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You see, I had to make sure, this would work for my friend, FC, all the way to the end.

It will, rest assured. And that is, what friends are for.

Thanks for reading.


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Carl.....looks like a slice of heaven to me!


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That's freaking awesome....!!!!!


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Carl, all you need now is a rifle with a fancy wood stock, to match the scenery grin

Looks like a wonderful experience!


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Chamois are fun to hunt. It looks like a good hunt was had complete with the Germanic Jäger traditions. Congrats to all. Please share more pictures with us.


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Many thanks for the scouting. It looks like the quarters will be largely agreeable. I did notice that you neglected to take pictures of the espresso maker, flat screen TV, and steam shower, but I'm sure they will be in good working order for our hunt.

I'm a bit worried about what kind of firepower will be required to down one of those Chupacabra Chupacabras. I've never shot a .470 Nitro Express, but I'm sure I can steel my nerves for the task. We'll be shooting solids (dipped in Holy Water), I presume?

Also, will our hunting credentials be sufficient to hunt in Austria? Just to make sure we're legal, I put out some feelers for a local guide, and was given the following recommendation...



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Dem mountains look spectacular! I can't wait!

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Great post and a pleasant change. Thank you.


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That is AWESOME! And, nice of you to take one for the team... grin

Thanks for sharing.


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Thats real friendship for you right there. Carl I cant believe you went through all that hardship for FC. Hope you all have a good hunt whenever it is. Glad to see you are having fun over there Carl.


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Very jealous, and not afraid to admit it.

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So cool.....

The pictures of the 'sub standard' quarters should be in a travel brochure, as they certainly got my attention.

I still need to know the thread count of the sheets before I send deposits though.


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Top of the morning, dear friends. Getting up is misery.

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God knows, I grew weary of my companions constant commentary of my every move...

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Pretty? I say "Allergies..."

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The flat screen HD TV (old goat in the Kar)

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with vivid color display...

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It sucked.

Thank you for sharing my agony. It really helps. I feel better now.


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Your sufferings fall upon deaf ears. Your penance for metrosexualism is ordained to endure such indignities for life!!! grin


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Now you went and gone done it. You has hurt my feelers. I take excemption and am now seeking soothing and comfort in a Venti Latte Macchiato with Almond syrup and cinnamon sprinkle, something, I might add, sorely in ill supply up on the hill.


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Originally Posted by JGRaider
That's freaking awesome....!!!!!


+1!

Thanks for bringing us along; beautiful country!!

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Splendid country and pics. Thanks for sharing!

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Excellent scenery, Carl! Thanks for posting. Gorgeous territory, for sure. Good work on the Chamois, and my sympathies for having to test drive that entire adventure for FC.

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Well, it looks like things finally got done getting in the way.

Joe (Follically Challenged) will be visiting me in about four weeks.

We will be packing up the frog to the roof and skate down to Austria under as much steam as the 2 cylinder engine will punch out of the 875 ccm vastness of its combustion void.

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Good times ahead.


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We will expect more pics and commentary of your hardships with Joe...... wink


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