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I started changing out the generators on my Coleman lanterns. Took me a good half hour yesterday to get one changed.

Anybody have any helpfull hints for installing lantern generators. Getting the cleaning rod to hook is a B#@$%.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhb8TMh4_g8

OR do like I did and buy propane lanterns. WAY less hastle.

Thx Rooster. That video makes it look much easier than it really is. The problem is that you're working with almost zero clearance between the generator and the bottom fitting. I finally got the cleaning rod to hook with the aide of some scotch tape and a small set of tweezers. Maybe the next one will go easier. I've got 5 more to do.

I'd be thrilled if I could talk my buddy into installing propane cabin lights. He's concerned about the fuel cost. He's basing this on the propane lanterns that use the 1 pound tanks. We run through around 5 gallaons of lantern fuel a season. Last year I spent about $35 for fuel. I'm sure the permanently installed propane lights would use less fuel.

Our new neighbor is thinking about putting in solar panels.

I hope it goes well for you!!!!

I do go back, this is just a break, this is a unique assignment I have, not easy to get. I'll be home for a couple weeks, come back over here, then be home for good in March. 2.5 years after that, I'll be Mr, not SFC!

The Yetti,
Thank you,sir for your service and congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
Stick around here and enjoy the company of some fine people.

Stan in SC

My sentiments exactly.

Dave, the swamp is rising. good thing you got the road fixed to where you did.

yep, tis the season.

Swampsquids? Yer gunna need more firepower!

Anyone ever try to fix a trail cam? I took apart my Truth Cam 35 because it hasn't worked for over a year. I left it out and the weather got the best of it... It didn't work but it was worth a shot.

never tried, I know I couldn't fix one. I have been looking for a broken one to use as a decoy camera though.

archery season opened this morning about 45 minutes ago, I'm at the kitchen table eating cereal with my son. we'll be going antelope hunting this after noon with his uncle. should be a good time

why didnt you send it in, usually they will fix them?

Colorado1135

Do the secret ranch. We got two this morning by 0813. We found them way down on the south part near the border. Good luck.

I left a POS moultry out and ants took up resident's

So its done. Colorado man if you want it pm your ady and its yours.

Well it's about 3 years old and it was pretty much my fault and I didn't really think of it. I should order a refurb. Was that nachez that sold em?

Are you guys up north seeing any scrape activity yet? I've got two young bucks that have been going hot and heavy on a scrape out back for about 10 days or more now. Seems awful early, but if they are doing it down here, I would think they would be doing it up there. I need to get some more cameras out.

I secured permission to hunt a tract of land south of Lakeville, Mn. Landowner seems like a real nice guy and really wants me to kill some deer out there. I tried to offer up some sweat equity labor in exchange for letting me hunt, but he said no-just go shoot some deer. He say's he's crawling with deer and turkeys, so if this pans out, I'm in pretty good shape. Hoping to scout it next week. Thinking this will be for muzzleloader season. Can't wait to check it out.

I heard you guys got some, figured we'd wait til you were done. we stopped there at 4, saw LOTS of goats all afternoon, the most were south east of smithwick along the BGNG. we're gonna try again next weekend after I get back from Wy. fun to get back out again. saw LOTS of bucks!

are the ants gone?