New York Hillbilly

Got to love terriers! I had a Cairn terrier that pinned a big fat woodchuck once in a hole they were digging to install a pool in our backyard at the time. I heard a hell of a ruckus out back, and went out just in time to see Greta finishing him off and dragging him up and out of the hole. It sounded fierce while lasted, and he easily outweighed her. My senior aged Westie looks pretty all white and fluffy, but she is relentless in hunting down mice. I never saw her tangle with anything bigger than a mouse, I think because we never allowed for free range enough to run into anything. But I think in her younger day, if she had the chance she would have charged in. I have only seen two Airedales in my lifetime. Once when I was about 6 years old that was owned by a friend of the family, and the second one about 15 years ago a buddy of mine's neighbor owned. I think they look cool, and bet they must be even cooler to own if they have that little terrier bravery in a big dog body.

That's what the "toll" us! But, we will be paying for it "toll" the end of time!

Yup. It’s an outfit that rents space there. I was in a pinch to get my hair cut quickly last minute and that’s how it usually goes for me. Unfortunately, It also seems the people doing the cutting share their sad stories as they cut. I guess it’s a case of crazy hair but friendly face so it ends like another session in my clinic. Maybe they all have my number and are on to me, because I always end up feeling sad for them and tipping half as much as the haircut. By the time this lady got done telling me about her husband in the nursing home, I felt so bad I almost had her sit down in the chair to relax and give her the haircut.

Rough day at the clinic today so I’ll make this shot. Thank you all for the input. I’ll take it all into consideration. And, Al, I did shotgun reloading a few times as a kid with an uncle, but aside from that am not very knowledgeable when it comes to reloading. Maybe we need to have you run a class or mentor type program. I’ll sign up!

I have been keeping my eyes open since before deer season, for ammunition for the Savage 99 .300 my grandfather handed down to me before he died many years ago. Looked again today when I was out and about, but still come up empty. Any ideas where to locate any? I would like to be able to use it for deer hunting next season.

Was desperate to get a haircut this afternoon so went to Walmart. I was starting to look like a sheepdog. After the haircut I went to pick up some shotgun shells in case I ever manage to get out to chase rabbits or squirrels again, and was faced with the reality of almost nothing on the shelves and basically giving my life story to be able to complete the purchase. What have we allowed ourselves to become? This is NUTS!

On this, at this time in history, we are in agreement. The list of the stupid, dangerous, and/or demented would take me all night to type, so I will not even attempt. I'm afraid if I were able to put them all together on the Island of Guam I might capsize the island. (lol...love that video clip) Here, I hope we can respectfully disagree, when it comes to the GOP. Just a few; Liz Cheney (and her father), Mitch McConnell (and his wife with her/their China connections), Mitt Romney, Adam Kinzinger, Lindsey Graham, has been Paul Ryan, and let's not forget the Bush family, etc . I believe; they, like the Democrats all openly fear, and hate Trump's guts, and as far as I'm concerned show the same level of disgust, disdain, contempt, and disconnect with blue collar working Americans. [I wrote a whole page explaining my rationale but decided not to to post it here, rather than open a whole can of worms and/or provide fodder for those who might return to this site and reignite their "grousing"!] : ) (pun intended)

No worries! Glad to be able to make my point clearer. From your post I got the impression we shared many of the same concerns. Peace! NYH

I have absolutely no idea where you got any of what you are saying from what I posted. Anyone who has ever read anything I have ever posted on this site would know better. There is absolutely nothing I would begin to compare in a positive manner of this current $hit show, when compared to where we were just 2 years ago under our former president. I think what he represented to so many was a well deserved middle finger to the political elite in this country of both parties, and that's why they did everything under the Sun to bring him down. Anyone who thinks it is a simple as Republican versus Democrat has their head in the sand. Trump was in my opinion basically a brilliant guy who unlike Ross Perot, knew he could not win as a third party candidate in 2016 as they kept taunting him into running. So, he infiltrated the Republican party and beat them at their own game, and then went on to beat Clinton, in each case with the support of all the working class, forgotten people, "deplorables" who watched their jobs all sent to China and elsewhere. And, I'm waiting for everyone to wake up and recognize every one of the things you mentioned that are going on in this country (don't forget buying up our farm land, and land near military bases and critical infrastructure) and connect the dots, that these are not isolated events. I can't help but think we are already at war with China at some level. And, I worry that so many of our politicians all likely being so compromised do to want to admit it, or have any idea how to respond out of fear, or without bringing to light their dirty deeds. PS. I'll take crude any day of the week from anyone if it keeps us safe.

The big lie is that there is any difference between most of the politicians of either party. They, and big business, driven my greed and insatiable hunger for power, and no allegiance to America, sold our country down the river years ago, as the citizens ignorantly and blindly went about their lives.

Clever art projects. I love the one with the binoculars, and the one leaning back with arms behind the head cracks me up.

Hey Al I have always been pretty efficient at bringing home game enough for me and the family, but never what I would consider a sharp shooter. I guess I never put in enough time to get that accurate. My guess is if I tried this, at the end of the session I would be wrapping them back up and handing out to kids next Halloween! lol

Have not purchased a new firearm in years. Now I want one!

I sort of went in the opposite direction here. After watching coyotes sweep my fields trying ( I think successfully) to wipe out fawns, I let let my fields grow wild. I figured I would try to improve on the cover, and at the same time cut back on my fuel and time spent mowing them on a tractor to small for the job. It has been a win/win situation.

I would drop dead on the spot! And, if I didn't, I would quickly tell them it was not me that shot down their balloon!

Maybe the pine tree shaped air fresheners were designed with us deer hunters in mind. lol

Great reminder about the ticks! I hate the damned things! Had 2 or 3 over the past couple years go unfound on me for way too long after turkey hunting. I went on a couple walk abouts in our woods over the past weekend putting on several miles, and never thought to check for them. Time to get more careful it seems.

I have a similar memory of my Uncle Pete, when he was in college, shot a deer with his bow and brought it home tied somehow to his 1969 AMX. It was the same car by the way he was driving with me when we went trout fishing one day in Coldbrook , NY, and on the way home had two horses that had gotten loose jump in front of and basically over the hood of the car. It scared the crap out of us both when those two giants just barely cleared the car, and one of them actually got hit judging from the loud bang. My uncle was so pi$$ed he drove up to the house where the horses ran, kicked on the door, and from inside the car I could see his face red as he shouted at the person who came to the door. I was only about 12 or 13 then, so it didn't really register with me how badly that could have ended and his lucky we actually were. Think back on it, after living in Alaska and seeing first hand and up close what damage is done hitting a moose with a vehicle, that event took on a whole different meaning. Ooops...sorry about that..I guess the hair style and little Ford sent me down memory lane. lol

Excellent advice! I am not sure what the mentality is that drives those who hated this site so much, and created so much angst when they were here, to continue to come back and try to stir the pot. It really is twisted! The "war" is seems has only been declared by those who left. I'm not sure if for some reason a handful of those who left are desperate to take this site down entirely, or if it is more personal than that. My opinion is; to sincerely wish those who left the best, and avoid being drawn into the drama by those who keep coming back looking to drag this site and the remaining members down. As my grandmother used to tell me as a kid when it came to dealing with troublemakers, "just ignore them". Let's keep the energy and vibe here positive!

With my right shoulder giving me fits making drawing back my bow really painful, and wanting to try something new, I I bought my crossbow 2 seasons ago last minute, from Walmart. I discovered very quickly there was no way I was going to be able to cock the bow using the string puller. Thankfully it came with a mechanical cocking device. The mechanical cocking thing once you get used to it is great! Without it, the crossbow would just sit in my closet.

Yikes! : O

Thanks for the reminder! Just checked with the wife, and we have the all clear to go too! It will be our first time. I hope they have some promotions on tractors going on, because mine is getting tired, and we may be ready to take the plunge.

And they keep coming! Conspiracy theory?

Let me also welcome you back. I too am sorry to hear about the loss you experienced. Hopefully, you and your family however remained safe from harm. As far as this site goes, we are in agreement. While I was disappointed to see most of the people leave, because I really enjoyed reading their posts and seeing their pictures, overall I was glad to see the rest gone. You and Al are both correct, in my opinion this site's tone has greatly improved. How long it will be around I do not know, but I too will be here until it is not. Then, I guess I will also fade into the sunset. That is unless we all find a similar place to still meet and share our thoughts and experiences, because I have no plans to join the other site. Again, welcome back!

Great catch! : ) I love to see young, actually, all people enjoying the wonders of the outdoors .