First-light

I had bottles of tinks left over from last year I used them. No harm no foul!

Ya think! It looks great hope you have a great place for it. People need to see that look!

Wow that is a brute!

Town of Howard. Local guy runs the show.

Sad. The seasonal road sign just past my house was stolen Sunday evening. Why would someone want that!

Funny you brought this up. Got an email the boys will be running the yotes with their dogs up here. Starts this week. They have permission from most of my neighbors so a lot of land to cover. I'll post picts.

It's been a while but things re moving along. I have electric and water to the barn now. Installed lighting inside and out first level. Moving upstairs this week to start finishing off the guest house. FYI those green lights I bought for the barn were made in the USA and were really well built. I sent back the overseas version that would not stand up to the wind and rain. Steele Lights out of Cali. Did I say I'm having fun? lol

I'm 59 we don't mend quickly or at all.

Another piece of equipment I need. Thanks.

Thank you. I was lucky I landed on my side and my shoulder took much of the impact. My head did snap to the ground once I hit it.

So as you know fell about 10' this year coming down out of my stand. I was lucky and was just a bit sore for a few days. I took a walk today on my property and looked at a few of the stands that are in place. There are hazards at the bottom of these tree stands that need to be removed. There are a couple of visible rocks that should come out. At one tree stand small trees were cut leaving a few a couple feet off the ground. They need to go. Same for any logs that are on the ground. All these things could of made a big difference in my outcome if I were to land on one. This is a priority this year for sure. Ok I'm done. lol

Also on the cards were some mature doe and a lot of small ones. That really small buck is something!

Nice gun!

Awesome, she looks so excited. Best hunting memories taking a kid hunting. My girls hunt and I've mentored a few boys. You are going to have a great time!

I did some work with my Brother-inlaw yesterday. I was the main contact when Bob handled all the leases for Cotton Hanlon. I turned it over to my brother-inlaw a few years ago to do all contacts and signing. Bob retired and was replaced. Even with this transition we haven't had any problems with the new people. Sorry it didn't work out, for us its been great.

Will just be used for heat! Thanks.

Check in with Cotton Hanlon. We have a 75 acre lease in Schuyler county and are very happy with it. New leases March 1st! https://www.cottonhanlon.com/hunting-leases

About 5 years ago I bought my neighbors property. 11 acres and trailer. The Husband had died and she could not take care of the place. I helped for years and knew we would come up with a plan when the time was right. So I bought it and she came back with her son and took all the things that meant the most to them. So I was left with a tailer that was pretty much full with all kinds of stuff. Without getting into great detail these ended up in my basement. I cleaned out the basement today and found them and brought them up to my family room. I just love them. Just two trays but as I look on line John Macleod was quite the artist. They look great where they are. I feel fortunate to have them!

I have to say after spending so much time in the woods this year those crows have some unique vocalization. So many different cool sounds. Too many of them have at it boys! lol

They canceled the install today because of the weather. Might give me a chance to paint it before they come next week.

Thanks guys will do.

I stored my old wood stove on my porch when it was replaced. It is getting installed in the barn tomorrow. I noticed some rust on the finish. Any suggestions on how to fix it? Typical flat black finish. Thanks FL

Yes a young bear looks a bit too young to be on its own. I think the camera missed picts of Mama. Cubs stay with Mom for 2 years. JMO, it could be on its own for some reason, never know.

I don't want to equate scopes to lighting fixtures but here it goes. I'm changing out the fixtures in my house and in the barn starting from scratch. So many venders out there mostly all Chinese companies. I have sent back a few fixtures that were pure junk. I found an American co called Steele lighting. Fixtures are great. It used to be easy and you would get a good product. Getting back to scopes I need one for the Muzzy and my 35. Don't want to break the bank. Suggestions?

So you say have a couple of special animals that will live their life on your farm and also have a few you sell to buy meat. That could work, thanks!