Doc

So now you are seeing things that aren't even there. I love it when you make things up. But in answer to your question, you have just quoted what I wanted to say, not what you imagined I said. I have spent quite a few words describing the difference to you, but you simply don't possess the ability to comprehend anything these days. For crying out loud, if you don't understand the english language, look it up before you run off at the mouth. And don't be changing my wording. I know what I want to say and how I want to say it. Oh and by the way, just for your own education the word you were trying to type is "senility".

Be careful. It's not unheard of to develop muscle and joint problems that can last years when stressing the arm, shoulder and back muscles and joints when pulling back a bow. The slightest error in coordination or form can instantly do damage ..... sometimes irreversible damage. Of course, only you can tell whether you are on the verge of too much body stress. I hate to hear about people that may be over-bowed because I know it can affect more than just your accuracy.

Actually it was WNY that stuck the word "condone" into the discussion and then tried to beat me up about it. If you would take the time to read the quotes, you would see that I really was talking about "tolerating" trespass which is the whole theme of yours and Doe's replies. So don't be telling me that I don't get it. And don't be changing the language of my replies like WNY has attempted to do. You have made it clear that you think it is unreasonable for landowners to have unbending feelings about trespass violations, and to me that indicates an expression of tolerance for those kinds of violations. I was merely commenting on that. As far as your potty training and breast feeding habits or problems, I can assure you that I have no interest in that whatsoever. By the way, here are a couple of excerpts that you might find familiar: "During hunting season or if the guy was carrying a machete on his hip, I might feel different. But it's a 12 yr old on his bike in the summer with a helmet on." I guess I missed the part of trespass law that talks about machetes, bikes and helmets and age but I guess this is what makes the difference between whether its a violation or not. Again, excuse-making and tolerance for trespass. Which was exactly the point I was making in my reply. And as for the condoning (WNY's and your word not mine...lol) of trespass let's try this: "And for those that think only a trespasser would condone such an act. Well, guilty as charged." And then you go on to brag about your trespassing exploits as a kid. Look, I don't mind people disagreeing with me, but when they change my words and then try to mock me for what they changed them to, I do get a bit testy. It's a cheap trick that should be beneath you.

Well, how about that ..... finally one rain that didn't skirt around us. And it wasn't very violent either. It was actually a nice steady rain for a short time. Nothing like what we need to fix up the water table, or chsnge the level of my pond to any noticeable extent. but it did give the garden and the lawn a good drink that may last a few more days.

He really is interested in the scent of something in the area. Interesting how he ends up looking straight at the camera and taking one more scent check of the air. I think he knows something is going on .... lol. That is a great video of a nice buck. The camera is doing a good job for you.

Often I try to check out location on posts and topics that might be geographic-sensitive. For example, I know terrain, habitat, deer populations, climate, hunter pressure, and a few other things are completely different up in the Adirondacks than they are over here in Western NY. A lot of times such things can have a bearing on comments about hunting results, methods, and other aspects of hunting or observations.

Boy! you get a lot of pictures of critters that don't even live down where I am (moose and snowshoe). I love seeing a variety of animals and you sure did get some great pictures of all kinds of things.

I get up on the hill quite a bit, snooping around for sign. Also got a fairly regular regimen of bow practice just to keep in the game. Rebuilt another 1/2 dozen arrows. Other than that, I am just enjoying the summer while it is still here.

This year it is either feast or famine .... floods in one valley and drought in the next. I have had a few of those destructive kinds of rain storms last year. I'll take the drought. The heck with the garden if the alternative is shoveling tons of rocks, gravel, logs and leaves off my lawn like I did last year. Let the damn garden dry up and blow away .... lol. If we do get one of those kinds of violent storms it'll probably wash the garden out anyway.

Look, I will concede that you have much more stamina for turning every thread into a pissing contest. It's a talent you should be very proud of and apparently are since you have become quite predictable in that lately. It actually is a bit comical, but also becomes quite tedious for me and everyone else too. So understanding how important it is for you to get in the last word, how about you have one more go at blaming me for your lack of reading comprehension and we'll be done with it.

I heard it the day before yesterday, an all we got was the same kind of 20-drop rainfall. The pond is just about dry and it is the only water source near the garden. When it's gone ..... the garden is gone. I figure about three or four days.

Hate to disappoint. But I do hope you pay attention to the message. Your nonsense is getting very predictable too.

Oh, give it a rest will you for crying out loud. If you can't understand things that you read, that's still no need to take up other people's time with your nonsense. I am not a remedial reading instructor. Find a more useful way of handling your PSI ..... lol.

Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are.

You've got to be kidding me .... lol. What do you want me to do go back through the whole thread and quote entire replies? For crying out loud do a little work for yourself. I think the messages were really quite clearly written. I didn't have any problem understanding them. If they went over your head, I can't do anything about that.

I have no idea what things you are talking about.

Aw geez .... I hope nothing falls off because of all that stuff! And I thought the biggest thing we had to worry about was forum cordiality. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John - We've definitely got to periodically issue that PSI award.

PSI ...... great new term ..... I like it!

I leave mine in the box (box of 5) and stuff the box in a front pocket of my blaze orange vest. Works pretty good. I'm talking about slugs since rifles have not yet been allowed in our county. I have a 100 yard rifle range up on the hill for bench-rest shooting the rifles. The rounds are stored in plastic ammo boxes that hold 50 rounds per box. They are packed carefully in a box on the front of my ATV along with bags and targets and eye and ear protection, and chronograph, etc., etc.

Are you asking about a "flatlander pygmy"? I haven't seen too many of those.

Stay hydrated!!!!!! They say that's important on these kinds of days.

Is it my imagination or is this site getting more and more combative lately? We have had a few knock down - dragged out insult and name-calling battles, and we have a guy that feels that the day has been totally wasted unless he has contradicted at least a half dozen posts or replies. Well, maybe a half-dozen is a bit of an exageration ..... lol. We've always had our little heated disagreements, but it seems that lately you can count on a new one everyday (kind of fun isn't it ..... lol). But really .... any theories as to what's going on? What's the problem? Heat getting to everyone? Maybe a bit of pre-season anxiety? Too many summer beverages? For me it is the fact that I am already seeing signs of summer ending and I don't think I will be able to cram in all the neat things that I was dreaming about last winter. I haven't even had time to practice with my bow. That's enough to make anyone irritable. Anyway, don't forget those famous words from that great American citizen Rodney King ..... "Can't we all just get along" .... .

I will never deny anyone access to my property for tracking a wounded deer. In fact, if at all possible, I will lend a hand in the blood-trailing task. My only requirement is that I be contacted first. I have had this happen twice and in each case I drove the hunter back up the hill on my ATV and helped him follow the blood trail. In both cases, the deer circled back around and off my land, but that's another story.

Actually I think I said they were "tolerant about this type of illegal activity". And don't tell me you did not interpret those messages as being tolerant of the poor little kid on his bike, ignoring posted signs.....lol. Now as I understand the term, that certainly sounds like the practice is being condoned (not my word but since you suggested it, it does fit). And as far as calling the cops immediately, I'm not so sure I don't agree with that reaction. If or when the day comes that you personally own property and experience vandalism or property damage due to trespassers (of all ages and appearances), I'm sure your attitude will change immediately. Until that time, I'm guess you along with a couple others will continue to think it is just some landowner making a big deal out of some minor law-breaking. I realize that it really doesn't seem all that important as long as you are not the one affected.

A couple years ago we had the only direct experience with a bear. The result ...... two destroyed bird feeders, and the entire contents of a large trash can spread for about 150 yards up through the woods. The neighbor had a big old muddy paw print on the side of his house as well as the customary twisted up bird feeders. I started storing the trash inside the shed, and constructed an overhead cable arangement fom an upstairs window to a tree out in the back bank. Haven't seen any more signs of bears since then. I guess he was just passing through.