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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. "Lest we Forget" !
Paul.
"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
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Lest we forget. Every year the Barossa Light Horse Troop in Adelaide remembers the service of their horses in what is believed to be the only Anzac service of its kind with a dedication to the animals.
Paul.
"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
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It rained all day wednesday and thursday. Today is supposed to be decent and then high winds and rain sat - tues at least. Great weekend to be out in the turkey woods. Is this your week Big Jelly or is it next week? If it's windy and rainy, sit the fields first. Rain brings those birds to the fields. Don't feel too badly if you don't see them by 7am. They may still be in the trees. That happens a lot on windy, rainy days. Like us, they sleep in and fly down later in the morning on gross days. Wind...well wind sucks. Do what you can.
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Yep. It starts tomorrow morning for me and the boy. After I had that big Tom gobbling at my crow call from my truck last night I am pumped up! I have a friend in real estate looking up the landowner for me where he was strutting around. I can't seem to find the birds on my cousins land where I deer hunt. Not sure where they went but it happens every spring. They just disappear for some reason.
The deer hunter does not notice the mountains
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto
There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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just got home from a burn 559 acres, it was planned so no big deal, had plenty of resources. I'm beat though! time for refreshments I think.
good luck huntin tomorrow!
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
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My 14 foot Lund Deep V is actually starting to look like a boat again instead of a lawn ornament. It sat unattended for 10 years while we chased our daughter all over the upper midwest for the last decade as she played fastpitch. The critters had their way with my boat. I've taken two whole garbage cans full of black walnuts, and a garbage can full of chewed up styrofoam which used to be floatation from the bench seats. The wiring's destroyed. The bunks on the trailer need replaced, and I haven't gotten near the trailer wiring yet. Hoping to get the seats put back together and go to work on the motor this weekend. It's a long road back to a useable boat.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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and I haven't gotten near the trailer wiring yet. do yourself a favor,Goph.go to northern and get the led trailer lights kit for about $59. no more hit or miss trailer lights. I love them.
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actually,I think I saw them at your store,too.
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My 6 year old boys still pee outside at every opportunity. And why not? as boys, the world is our urinal. Everytime it happens, I say, "that's MY BOY!". The wife doesnt find it quite as comical.
We did have moderate success with saying that birds eat worms and if that thing is hanging out too long, a bird might get it. What type of bird might that be, BM? Could it be........... Would it be....................... Might it be................... (Wait on it)................... (It's almost here).................. ( Not long to wait)................. (Just a bit longer)................ (Here it is)....................... Woodpecker?????????????? Ron
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Paul, your ANZAC day is something I'd like to raises glass to. I hope that's acceptable.
We of course have our days of remembrance in the US. It is important.
Here's to the men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Something clever here.
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Here, Here! Salute to Brothers in arms from Down Under.
"A Republic, if you can keep it." ~ B. Franklin
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Heading up north at first light for 5 days of turkey camp and trout drinking. Got the wall tent packed with the cylinder stove, cots, bags, bourbon, some Buschy Cubes, venny tenderloins, duck, perch, salmon, and pheasant. No veggies, just man food. Unless of course you count Cheetos...and maybe Bloody Mary pickles. It's been a long winter...can't wait to pour 3 fingers of Woody Reserve, fire up a nice cigar, and relax with my two pards over a roaring fire. See you guys next week-
"A Republic, if you can keep it." ~ B. Franklin
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and I haven't gotten near the trailer wiring yet. do yourself a favor,Goph.go to northern and get the led trailer lights kit for about $59. no more hit or miss trailer lights. I love them. Fluffy-I'm putting the boat back together "on the cheap" as I plan on upgrading to a 17 footer next spring, so I'll go whatever route's gonna be the cheapest, but the LED's sound like a plan for down the road when the next rig needs re-wired. I can't believe how bad the critters tore up the boat's wiring. Whole runs of wire are completely gone-as if they actually ATE the wire.
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Here, Here! Salute to Brothers in arms from Down Under. I'm with cft and nd on this one. A glass is raised. I will admit Paul, I had to look up what it was but I thank you for sharing it with us.
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Here, Here! Salute to Brothers in arms from Down Under. A big +1. I had the honor of working with Aussie troops when I was in Nam. Great bunch of guys.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except for bears. Bears kill you.
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Sorry for the late reply Ron, but it took me this long to quit groaning.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except for bears. Bears kill you.
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Drove over to the Wolf River in the New London. WI to observe the Sturgeon Spawn. This is one of just a few place in the country where the public can see the ritual.
Saw over a 100 fish some over 6'. Quite a sight.
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How long does the spawn last at that location? Might be worth a road trip.
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Well the Little League Mets had their first game today against the Pirates. The Mets won 6-4 in the top of the 5th. Yes, that's correct. The Pirates ran out of pitchers.
My best buddy Jack led off the game with a hard hit single up the middle. He stole second, then scored on another single hit up the middle.
The Mets had great fielding today. Several double plays between the first baseman, who happened to be my best buddy Jack, and his friend Vincent, on second. They've been playing on the same teams for a few years now and they play great together.
It was fun. Congrats little Mets!
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How long does the spawn last at that location? Might be worth a road trip. Up to 2 weeks depending on the weather. Been going for about a week now.
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