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We'll had my right hip replacement surgery today at UVM CVPH health network. Was at hospital by 830 very emotional time not knowing and worrying what could happen. Had very good group of people taking care of me. Being a combat veteran using the community cares program for local treatment instead of the long haul travel 2 1/2 hours to Stratton VA hospital in Albany. They took precautions for my PTSD. Nurses anesthesiologist and Dr we're great. Started me off with IV and lyrica Tylenol aspirin and celebrex. I was the youngest person the Dr performed this surgery on. Surgery went great Dr said my hip bone was very bad. Came out of anesthesia without incident. They were preparing for the worst not knowing. Ate some food and drank some water orange juice and cranberry juice. Did PT walking around with walker and crutches. Walked up stairs and bent down to pick something up and bent down to touch my ankle. Came home around 400. Did some sunbathing out side in walker and relaxing. Took a few walks and exercises like recommended. Dozed off for 10 minutes after meds. Now just relaxing. Going to take my recovery slow. Pain is not bad less than I had before. I was originally scheduled for September 30 but they had a cancellation and bumped me up to today. Hopefully I'll be able to make it out deer hunting at some point. Sorry for rambling on. Now it's trying to find something to keep me busy while I recover any recommendations would be great. Huntingny has been great with information and meeting new friends to hunt with.

Trails cleared, stands ready - one new one set, lanes cleared and cameras set. One was still taking pics (not sending them since I suspended the cell account) from setting it last summer. Some decent bucks on it for this early. Thanks for the help to Culver Creek. Should be a fun season.

I was perusing another forum this afternoon, and just happened upon a fantastic deal. I’ve been casually looking at flintlocks for a while now, not really too seriously. I wanted a full stock rifle by a good maker, and unfortunately most of those guns were to pricey for me right now. When this one popped up and said “Albany, NY”, I jumped all over it. It’s a .45 Pedersoli Flintlock Kentucky Rifle, never been fired. I’ve got to pick up a new set of accoutrements to fit both the caliber and action, but I’m hopeful I can get shooting with it in a few weeks.

Staked off our field edge plot as if we continue to get nice weather was worried they might do a third hay cut and take out our plants It's coming in ok, a little spotty. Looks like some of the peas are germinating now too. The sun is shining perfect on our deer stand. C'mon Oct 1. Will go back out there Sept 30 and pull the stakes and ribbon and trail cam cards. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk

it's still on the cob so you won't eat it anyway

Cube steaks for lunch today.

Kids Choice: homemade meatballs, spaghetti and texas toast Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Glad to see ya getting ready for the season!!! Hope it's your best ever my friend. Alfalfa will stay green well into November. As long as it's green, it will be drawing in deer.

I went out and worked on my stand this morning. Checking straps and I had to replace the stand blind/skirt what ever it's called. I bought the wrong size but I made it work. Last one lasted 5years I think. On the way out I was kicking stuff out of the way, I just happen to see a piece of the blind... Look what was on it.

Venison bites, garden tomato with crumbled feta, cheesy taters. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk

We had some phenomenal Coleman meals at Oneida lake @robhuntandfish @otto @pygmy @lawdwaz @ steuben jerry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Go to youtube and type in Remington 788 bolt disassembly, you will find videos that will help you solve your problem. Al

Fried pollack we caught in maine.

nope one not open in my area plus dont care to hunt in the heat/ warm temp like it 40 degrees or cooler , rarely do i even go out before mid october

Pygmy always said alcohol enhances strike detection for the fishermen and I believe him.

Went over today and staked off plot and put up tape in case the farmer does a 3rd cut in that spot. It's growing well in some spots and spotty in others. But rather he didn't cut it all to the ground. Corey did a little trail trimming with the brush hog in swampy spots. We are done til Sept 30. Will come back that day, mid-day, and take down the stakes and pull cams. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk

I got a late start fishing this morning and I just landed my first bass (14” smallmouth). One lame hit on a surface bait earlier and a couple light taps on jigs but this was the first hookup. The sky was clear and no wind early, so conditions were tough to sneak in on the smallmouth with bucktail jigs, in this little NW Adirondack lake. A light sw wind picked up, to chop up the surface a little, so I started trolling a silver hotntot . Very healthy looking fish and good fighter. I am only keeping one over 22” on this trip. I will keep a pack or two of “eaters” this size when I come back up in mid October.

I thought I would put together a couple of photos showing Gunner's progress this year. The first photo is of Gunner at 8 weeks old retrieving a snow goose wing at home. The second photo is of Gunner yesterday at 8 months old retrieving his second Canada goose. That goose was a large heavy bird but Gunner brought him in. From 8 weeks to 8 months has been commendable. valoroutdoors.com

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Its boiled, like God intended Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Not sure if you are into fishing, but fly tying and jig making is another good way to kill time. Smallmouth bass love bucktail jigs in 1/8 oz to 5/16 oz sizes. In most clear water situations, they will outcatch soft shell crabs at a fraction of the cost (I get buck tails for free). I’ll be using some tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday.

One thing you have to remember about grouse hunting. They be fast and you be slow and the older you get the faster they get.

Reading the judge’s ruling, even though he didnt over turn the state’s law, he did provide some great arguments that may help future cases shoot these laws down. One specifically was how the social media requirement violates 1st and 5th amendment rights. He went on for 20+ pages on how the law is bull crap. So I am confident the state bit off more than they can chew… no way these hold up, especially if one gets to the SCOTUS. sucks now but this wont last Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And hearts.

Me and @sodfather pulled stands from one property and hung them at another. I sweated about a gallon and my calves are on fire Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

If we get some cool mornings I will try and get a doe in the freezer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I love the warm weather deer hunting. To say that I am looking forward to it would be an understatement. Being set up to handle the carcasses is an important part of it. For me, that means a deer fridge and an insulated, air-conditioned processing area - my garage. I am looking forward to next Saturday more than any of the other (6) opening days that I plan on hunting in NY this year (early nz ML, nz rifle, sz crossbow, sz gun, late nz ML, and Holiday ML), mainly because it comes first. I miss deer hunting, having now went over 8 months since my last one on January 1, of this year: I am going thru some very serious withdrawal. I can’t wait to smell that powder burning again, and to start dropping chunks of red meat into my great great grandfathers old grinder. I only put one 3.5 year old buck thru it last year, after replacing the knife and screen (I had an old doe processed up north and it would have been a sin to grind the two button bucks). It worked better than ever on that big 9-point buck: Antlers mean very little to me. It is ALL about the delicious red MEAT. Warm weather hunting is great, you just have to dress appropriately. I do need to pick up one of them thermocell gizmos, because I recall the skeeters being an issue on a few hunts last year. I don’t think they will be as bad this year, because it has been very dry.

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Eggs, banana nut pancakes, foothills moonshine sausage. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk

Maybe my first “open container” bass. The home made rod holder didn’t have any trouble detecting the strike. This one thought it was a steelhead, lots of air.

The Supreme Court's decisions carry a lot of weight in the legal system, but the system works very slowly. The Sullivan Law it overturned was on the books for 111 years. It takes a lawsuit, and lots of cash and political influence to even get a case before the SCOTUS so it can rule on it. However, rogue politicians like Hochul, who violate their oaths of office with impunity, know this is the case and will intentionally pass these retaliatory laws as a stall tactic to prevent the SCOTUS ruling from changing anything. These people need to be impeached when they do that, but because this state is a blue state with an idiot electorate, it will not happen. This is why your vote matters, and if you have a lot of stupid people in your state, you only have two choices. Work on converting the stupid people, or move out of state.

Atta boy...take your time with recovery-dr's orders!!!!. Can Blackstone cooking be considered a hobby? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck and get better soon. My hunting buddy had both of his hips done and it's amazing how fast someone is up and walking after. Best of luck and heal up soon. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk

Glad your surgery went well. I hope your recovery is smooth and quick for you!! Don’t over do it the first couple of weeks!!!!

Feel better and recover quickly. Try whittling....you'll get lost for hours before you know it. The end result will pay off, because you did it, and help your patience in the stand if you need it.

Look for them in Aspen in young stands boardering conifers and old orchards

Yes I m doing physical therapy at home and with physical therapist. Want to get myself back to normal.

Arguments from authority have way less credibility these days & for good reason. Not saying anyone is right or wrong here, but I'm skeptical of todays "experts".

We'll had my right hip replacement surgery today at UVM CVPH health network. Was at hospital by 830 very emotional time not knowing and worrying what could happen. Had very good group of people taking care of me. Being a combat veteran using the community cares program for local treatment instead of the long haul travel 2 1/2 hours to Stratton VA hospital in Albany. They took precautions for my PTSD. Nurses anesthesiologist and Dr we're great. Started me off with IV and lyrica Tylenol aspirin and celebrex. I was the youngest person the Dr performed this surgery on. Surgery went great Dr said my hip bone was very bad. Came out of anesthesia without incident. They were preparing for the worst not knowing. Ate some food and drank some water orange juice and cranberry juice. Did PT walking around with walker and crutches. Walked up stairs and bent down to pick something up and bent down to touch my ankle. Came home around 400. Did some sunbathing out side in walker and relaxing. Took a few walks and exercises like recommended. Dozed off for 10 minutes after meds. Now just relaxing. Going to take my recovery slow. Pain is not bad less than I had before. I was originally scheduled for September 30 but they had a cancellation and bumped me up to today. Hopefully I'll be able to make it out deer hunting at some point. Sorry for rambling on. Now it's trying to find something to keep me busy while I recover any recommendations would be great. Huntingny has been great with information and meeting new friends to hunt with.

Need anything just give me a call. Glad it went smooth for you. Get rested up so you can make my chili dinner again this year. Tell the wife and kids I said hi

2 yearling doe hanging out back while the kids argue about who gets the swing.

I agree , it’s a good idea if you can to keep one or two offsite . Also my handguns are co registered with two others .and two are in my bank deposit box . Decentralized storage .

I always forget to take pics being in a hurry with everything, but I snapped a couple yesterday. Got the elevated platform started. This plot has growth but not quite what i was expecting after several inches of rain. IT did not get liquid fertilizer yet so it makes sense. The liquid fertilized plots are 4-8" tall already. Sprayed the Fert on it yesterday as well as cleth for grasses at the same time. If growth is not where i want it in 2 weeks, ill add the Wheat. I'm Really hoping this plot takes off to get my wife her best chance at a bow harvest or two.. Its been 8 years since her one and only bow harvest. 2nd harvest ever. The panoramic views are from her ladder stand which is positioned behind and to the left of the platform about 50 yards. From the ladder stand, its a 10 yard shot to the close edge, 45 to the far edge straight across.. The ladder and platform are an easy 100 yard walk in so she can leave when she gets scared or whatever the reason is that day lol.

How the hell did I miss this pile of garbage? Prime and Bowtech? GTFO. You're shooting a Matthews or your're shooting something that belongs on the shelves of walmart! I'm out

Fried Italian long hots.