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Will take her in tomorrow after work for new tires and wheel bearings. Then ready to get her wet! Look out bass, I'm coming for ya!

Picked up my half beef today having a ribeye for dinner Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anything above 70 is too hot in my opinion. 50's are the best temp for working outdoors.

I can't hate coyotes for being coyotes and doing what they do. But the problem starts when there are too many of them doing what they do. I can honestly say, that since we and others in the area. Actively started hunting them and called in a trapper, to thin out the numbers. We have seen an increase in fawn survival and deer numbers on our properties, over the last few years. I'm not foolish enough to believe that we will totally rid our properties of coyotes, nor would I want to. I do have respect for them and enjoy matching wits with them after deer season. An endeavor that they usually win by the way! But left totally uncontrolled, they will nearly decimate a deer, turkey and small game population, in certain areas. I've seen it with my own eyes. I also believe there should be no closed season on them. They are far too smart to be totally eradicated, but the numbers just need to be checked to keep a balance. Just my opinion.

Deep fried hot dog at Yonkers Brewery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Need the assistance of the Snakesperts out there. My nephew came upon this snake while hiking the Doodletown trail by Bear mountain state park. He looked online and it looks like a Timber Rattlesnake. What are you expert thoughts?

Gonna be another scorcher today. Even the turkeys don't feel like moving.

Here is a pic of the melted switch ....this could have been a disaster. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Same here , we never sprung for central air, figured if we needed a new furnace we'd do it all at once . But that old furnace just keeps a running . we really don't like the noise of the window ones though .

A Hudson Beer flight at Yonkers Brewery after exploring Untermyer Gardens. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The good news is that the timing is perfect for the turkey hatch...Warm dry weather the first three weeks of June is critical, since the average hatching date is around June 11th or thereabouts according to a study made a few years back.

I finally finished the 2 end tables and the coffee table. Now I need a helping hand to carry the coffee table into the house.

Several years ago I sighted in a young friend's shotgun at our range . I used Federal rifle slugs in a rifled barrel which I had always done in my 12 gauge . My friend's 12 gauge had a smooth bore barrel . I took the youngster to the range ( Ontario Gun Club ) . He was scattering rounds all over the target at 50 yards . A guy was standing behind up watching and asked what brand ammo he was shooting and I said Federal .The guy said some shotguns don't like certain ammo and he should try Remington . I asked Jeff to swap places and let me take a shot . I then asked Jeff where I had hit . He said , almost center bullseye . The guy left . From watching my friend shoot , I surmised that he was FLINCHING and that it wasn't an "ammo problem" . I suggested that he buy a couple Snap Caps and practice aiming and squeezing the trigger . Took him hunting a few times . He has killed several deer over the years .

Spent 10hrs chopping hay now Hank and I are out tilling a few acres. Already have 5 acres planted but scored a free bag of corn today so I figured might as well plant it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had sirlion a d he had chicken breast...plus coleslaw with the other stuff.

Come on out, Curmudgeon....I can take you out in the Cameron/Cameron Mills area and find you one in short order... A local snake expert ( now deceased) told me that that area has the densest timber rattler population in NYS....Now that they are threatened, the DEC is managing the area with the snakes in mind... Lots of snakes in some places in PA also...A friend of mine and his wife rode the bike trail along Pine Creek between Ansonia and Blackwell a couple years back and saw 17 timber rattlers along the trail....he had some some very cool pictures to share..

Well said doc. Trapping is a great way to help control the population especially on a specific piece of land. We have been trapping the land by my house for 4 years hard now and are lucky to get more than a few on trail cam a year and I am lucky to catch 1 or 2. That is why I have expanded my area and am now trapping up to 30 miles from my house on other properties for land owners. Trapping works. You guys who own land and don't trap really should consider granting someone permission even if it is after deer season (a lot of my access is this way). We as trappers can really help with predator control also nuisance animals too beaver muskrat coons ect. Also consider granting permission to guys for the 5 day (southern zone) Fisher season even tho it coincides with the rut (Oct 25 the 30) they are the only legal way to get rid of Fisher. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

When populations get too high, we do have the technology to do something about it. No one is going to get rich trapping coyotes, but they do have a hide that is worth the effort. Running a trapline will be an education in coyote lore that will also help you out on the rifle successes too. What other pastimes offer some cash, some wildlife teaching, and helps the deer herd too. Time to sign up for the nearest trapping course and start a new hobby. Get the kids involved too.

Had a Kestrel eating a moth on the window ledge of my NYC apt. That was cool. Still waiting for a Golden Eagle sighting in the Catskills.

Give him a hearty dope-slap for me. It's important that we learn from our mistakes.

I always have at least 1 or 2 plots of Brassica Blends for the fall/Winter. As of right now all of my food plot acreage is planted to soybeans, minus a couple logging roads that were seeded clover this spring. I will be over seeding Brassicas into the Soybeans come August. And Some Heavy Cereal Grains In September. Trying to find a decent place to buy cereal grains from, but i bought my brassicas from DeerAg last year and will do so again this year. I try to keep something growing in my plots at all times of the year, it helps with my No Till plantings. No extra time for plots this summer so this is how it has to be lol.

A coyote somewhere has a mouthful of feathers.....

So today me and daughter shot in our first tournament. It wasn't a real NYS one but just an open shoot and we had a blast. However 20 arrows from 20,30,40 yards is a lot for me my arms are like rubber. She placed 1st in her category and I did to. Sad to say I was the only one shooting with just pins no scope . Just waiting on the endorsement deals now..

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What many don't realize or at least won't admit to is shooting is like anything else, some are very good at it without much practice at all most/like myself have to practice our a$$'s of to be "good" at it. Shooting is a perishable skill. Shooting a few rounds the week before season isn't enough for most although for most that's all the shooting most hunters do. I probably average 30-40rounds a week other than during season and am still a sub par shooter. When I was an instructor/Range Safety Officer at Paris Island teaching Marine Corps Recruits how to shoot it was always mind blowing how some kids that have never shot before were equal to me in ability after a couple hundred rounds in a weeks time and during that same amount of time kids whom had shot their whole lives still sucked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

385 hanging weight, and turkey I shoot at least two dear a year, and eat them both, this should account for the rest of the household protein intake for the year, plus a few chickens. Actually much cheaper then buying from a supermarket and at least here I know the farmer the cow came from Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On the grill now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

More hot bats. 500' HR by Judge. Pfft. Flash in the pan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We had a really good weekend, that really is a beautiful lake. We caught probably 40 largemouth, and pickerel without number

The A/C in the tractor is mainly for air filtration. It's not healthy breathing in all the dust and debris a 10 foot mower creates. Slamming the cab door knocks off most of the loose junk from the ventilation system, but it takes compressed air 3 or 4 times a day to clean the radiator and screens. When I was a kid a wet bandana over my face was the best I could do. Hey, what doesn't kill ya makes ya stronger, right?

I don't care who you are .... that's funny ! ( Larry the Cable Guy )

I wear boots and spray the cams with scent killer when I leave. Most of the time I put them in locations that I can access while still sitting in my wheeler, that way my feet never touch the ground, and if possible, I place them high enough that the deer dont notice them.

http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Circuit Protection/Miniature Circuit Breakers/0110DB0301.pdf Data Bulletin 0110DB0301R05/11 05/2011 Replaces 0110DB0301R03/11 03/2011 Oily Residue Found in Electrical Distribution and Control Equipment © 2003–2011 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved ™ Introduction Customers are concerned about oily residues found inside electrical distribution and control equipment. They come to Schneider Electric and other electrical equipment manufacturers seeking answers to what it is, possible effects, and what can be done to eliminate it. Oily Residue Tests have shown that the oily residue is actually the plasticizer that is a component of the resin used to make the thermoplastic PVC wire insulation. The plasticizer is added by the wire manufacturer to make the insulation more flexible. Research1 has shown that elevated temperatures and humidity can destroy the relatively weak chemical bond between the plasticizer and the PVC. Given sufficient heat and time, the plasticizer can separate from the PVC wire insulation. Once the plasticizer begins to separate, the process will continue. Unless prevented by an outer jacket of nylon, such as with THHN for example, the plasticizer can exude through the outer surface of the insulation. The plasticizer can also migrate along the stranded wire of the conductor to the end of the insulation via capillary action, and possibly enhanced by a process known as “electroendosmosis”.2 Why does the plasticizer separate from the insulation? Other than having some relation to elevated temperature and humidity, the electrical wire and cable manufacturers do not completely understand why this phenomenon occurs in some installations and not others. Effects of the Oily Residue (Plasticizer Separation) on Electrical Equipment When the plasticizer separates from the PVC insulation, several undesirable effects can occur: • Wire insulation can become hard and brittle. The purpose of the plasticizer is to keep the insulation flexible. • Oily residue (plasticizer) on surfaces of electrical equipment and electrical components can reduce the life of the products and cause performance issues similar to other foreign contaminates like dust, dirt, water, condensation, hydrocarbon sprays or compounds, etc. Recommended Action Schneider Electric recommends that inspection for oily residue (plasticizer separation) be added to your routine inspection and maintenance activities. If oily residue is found: • Do not try to clean the surfaces • Make sure the oily residue is not from the lubricant applied to the wires to facilitate pulling wires through the conduits into the electrical equipment. — Oily residue caused by plasticizer separation is normally found at the ends of the wires where they are stripped for connections etc. — Lubricant applied for pulling activities is normally on the outer surfaces of the insulation. • If you suspect that the oily residue is caused by plasticizer separation, contact the wire manufacturer that supplied the wiring to your contractor. • If oily residue (plasticizer) contamination is found on the surfaces of the electrical equipment and components, the equipment and components are probably damaged. Since there is no practical way to inspect the insulators, etc. in the equipment or the internal parts of the components, Schneider Electric recommends that the contaminated parts of the electrical system be replaced. 1 Peter Wronski, “Exudation of Plasticizers from PVC Insulation Components” presented to the IEEE PSC-ICC Committee on 10/31/2000. 2 National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, Informational Note for section 310.10. Oily Residue Found in Electrical Distribution and Control Equipment 0110DB0301R05/11 Data Bulletin 05/2011 Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. Square D™ and Schneider Electric™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Schneider Electric. Other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Schneider Electric USA, Inc. 3700 Sixth St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 1-888-778-2733 www.schneider-electric.us 2 © 2003–2011 Schneider Electric All Rights Reserved FAQs Q I have found an “oily” appearing substance on some of the insulators, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc. on some of my electrical equipment. What is this stuff? A See the explanation under “Oily Residue”. Q I have also found that some of the insulators in my electrical equipment have deteriorated, or are falling apart. Why is this, and what is causing it? A The plasticizer used in the manufacturing of the wire insulation is typically a hydrocarbon based petroleum derivative. This type of petroleum derivative will cause deterioration of some types of insulating materials commonly used by manufacturers of electrical equipment. Q Why is the “oily” plasticizer coming out of the wire insulation? A We suggest you contact the wire manufacturer for more information. Based upon reports to us, the problem seems to be more prevalent with circuit wires running up a distance above the electrical equipment. Longer runs of wire also seem to experience the greatest loss of the plasticizer. Heat and humidity tend to accelerate the loss of the plasticizer. Q Why does the “oily” substance appear only in the equipment and not on the surface of the wires? A Typical wire insulation is THHN or THWN. This type of wire insulation has an outer jacket of nylon. The plasticizer cannot migrate or penetrate through the nylon jacket so it runs down the strands of the wire until it reaches a point where it can escape. This point is normally where the wire insulation has been stripped away from the conductors. Q Is it typical for wire to lose the plasticizer such as we are seeing? A No, to our knowledge that does not seem to be typical; however the wire manufacturer should be contacted for more specific information. Q How does the “oily” substance get all over the circuit breakers, insulators, and other parts of the electrical equipment? A The plasticizer will tend to continue to migrate over other parts through surface tension. Q What should I do if I discover this condition of “oily” substance on or in my electrical equipment? A Follow the “Recommended Action” section of this Bulletin (above).

How fast does it go, and can it pull 5 skiers outta the water at one time? I can fish off a log in the creek. Just kidding. Nice boat Grampy. Enjoy!!

You are so right. It takes a lot of tinkering, fixing and more than a couple dollars, to keep boats in tip top shape, so that you don't break down on the water. But the time on a boat just flies by so fast. It is a total get away for me. Even when I don't go very far. And much cheaper than a Therapist!

So... I was at the range today with my .270, doing some consistency testing with different hand loads. A young man shows up with an out of the box AR and a very expensive bench rest setup and begins blowing through a box of 5.56 like it was candy. Then he opens another box and blows through most of that. After making swiss cheese out of his 100 yard targets he proceeds to come over and start giving me "advice". He starts off by telling me that I'm hitting too high and I should dial my scope down about 3 inches... to which i explain what I am doing and that i'm hitting about 2.5 inches high. This is normal since I am sighted in zero at 250 yards. He then begins to tell me i'm crazy that there is no need to have a zero so far away. Is ranting goes on for a good 10 minutes until I cut him off and explain that I have taken game from ranges 12 yards out to 300 and that I sight my gun in specific so that i can easily hit a target at any time between those ranges. "That's not hard, all you have to do is just hold over and under a little." is this guys amazing and brilliant advice. Now I'm starting to get more than just annoyed at this guy so i suggest if he is so great a shot (not so much from what his target looks like) that perhaps he would like a friendly competition. Two shots... 1 at 50 yards (1 inch orange dot) and one at the 6" 330 yard steel gong. No touching of the optics... just hold over the appropriate amount. I wish I had my go pro with me to film this part but I went first... Hit the edge of the orange dot at 50 and rang the gong at 330. He missed the 50 by about 2 inches to the left and hit the dirt low of the gong. He called me a dick, packed up his gear and left. Now I didn't tell this story because I am claiming to be an expert marksman or anything. I am just an ordinary guy who owns inexpensive rifles that likes to hunt. I consider myself an average shot at best. Rather its leading to asking advice from all you fine folks. My question is: Do you do anything to practice judging distances? My son and I have a couple "shooting games" we do when we go to the range together that I think not only helps us be more accurate shooters, but is also fun. The first we play HORSE. Just like the basketball game. When we are on the outdoor rimfire range, we take turns shooting at random things on the range. All legal targets, not things like target frames. "The light colored branch at the 125 yard bank... The dandelion to the left of the 75 yard range. It follows all the same functional rules as the basketball game and we play so the looser buys lunch. The goal is to be able to quickly identify and engage targets at different ranges. The second we play when shooting at the 50' indoor range. We place random sized pieces of green ribbon on the back wall...horizontal, diagonal and vertical. We then settle on small distances from 1 to 10 inches and a direction (4 inches from the left or 6 inches from the bottom). We do our shooting and then measure how close we were. The one who has the greatest error in distance buys lunch. The goal of this is to better estimate hold over and windage on the fly. Does anyone else do anything like this?

Jeez , I was just trying to be helpful .

Pretty fancy rig...I'd probably fall off her and drown !!.....hehehehe....

Had a few at Fenway. Then jillians, and a few more clubs/bars Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Spending a day fishing with you would be epic! Will let ya know as time gets closer. There is a kid and his dad, out in Webster, I'd like to fish with too! Working hard to get this shoulder back in shape, so will be later in the summer.

You got SIX ?? We only got three....CBS, ABC, and the local Hootenanny Channel featuring Slim Quail and the Chicken ****** Five..... Their biggest hit song was " I used to kiss her on the lips, but it's all over now"..........

Lobster Roll at Fenway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Joe's home lager. Newbury Street Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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