New York Hillbilly

Holy crap I think I'm going to puke and it's not even my bow. Sorry for the bad luck.

I agree with SteveB. As far as I'm concerned this goes far beyond what is legal, it is a matter of respect, or rather disrespect in many cases. People who actively trespass and feel the need to find excuses and loopholes to back up their trespassing ways are scum bags in my opinion, and poorly represent hunters and hunting overall.Trespassers, poachers, jacking deer at night by spotlight and so on all fall into the same category as far as I'm concerned. What is even sicker is when adults drag their kids around teaching them the same crap.

I sit and scratch my head at the level of anger, hate, and outrageous comments this man's death has generated not only here but on some of the news channels. As mental health professional I cringe when I hear the ridiculous misinformation many of these so called news anchors passing themselves off as arm chair mental health experts toss around, making diagnoses and talking like they know what they are saying. Listening to the same people complain that this man’s death is getting to much attention reeks of some sick underlying jealousy to me. In my opinion; we get beat over the head every place we turn about how scary and bad off the world is these days; with news about Russia on the war path and China now built into a Super Power thanks to our businesses who all ran there for cheap labor and handing over technology, yet will run back and hide behind the bodies of American soldiers who were too costly to hire but are good enough to save their sorry a$$e$ if and when they need that protection. With non stop death and destruction in the Mid East and the threat that poses to us and our allies, and so on, and so on, the bad news piles up. The level of disrespect, name calling, and all out personal attacks against anyone with a different view than yours is at a destructive level. Spewing venom and fear mongering is not only considered acceptable but encouraged on television and in other media. We are told our government refuses to work together which instills little faith in our elected officials being able to do anything other than line their own pockets. A friendly reminder; just as we watch the news and lose hope, our enemies watch the same news and are inspired. I’m sure they love to hear how weak we have become as a nation, how poorly our leaders do their jobs, and how little faith we have in our leaders or way of life anymore. Perhaps the reason the Robin Williams death is such a blow is not only because of the sad nature of his demise, but because he was one who made us smile and laugh for decades, and by all counts was reported to be a genuinely kind and good person. His movies and entertainment provided a respite from the rest of the crap we deal with everyday, and those who subject us to, or create that same crap. Sadly, I would argue that those same antics that cracked us up always struck me as symptoms of an underlying illness, but that is another subject altogether. In the end; even though none of us really knew the man, we knew enough that we would feel better at least for a while after watched or listened to him. Maybe there is a twinge of sadness in people that a person who brought smiles to so many suffered so much inside and in the end nobody was there to make him feel better. So, I agree with the others that say he now should rest in peace.

Something made from donkey must taste like A$$! Hahaha

At first I was going to say a fly. But after enlarging it, I was wondering what is the lines around it? Curious?

fasteddie...lol

Who needs the bar? I've been awake so many hours now I'm tipsy enough as it is. Can't even spell Alaska in my post above. Lol

Still in Beantown waiting for the ticket agents to show up so we can book a new flight to Seattle. Probably will have to spend the night there with no sign of any open seats to Anchorage. Final destination place is Soldotna. It's on the Kenai Peninsula and they call it Alsakas playground.

I may never get there for Pete's sake!! Flights cancelled, rebooked me on other flight to different city, flight got here 5 minutes to late so they would not let us board to go on to Seattle. Now sitting in Boston with neither Alaska Air or American willing to help. And to beat it all Alaska + American sent us here via United!!!! Who are these people! If I do get there it is to interview for a position at their hospital.

Well here I am sitting in Rochester airport. Time to see with my own eyes.

People these days are so determined to be famous that it does not matter what it's for. Gut shot, no mention of recovery effort, back in stand in morning and at it again. Whatever I guess! It was only a doe...right? I hate that mentality.

In the process of buying a truck too. Had two F150's in the past, a Silverado, and my current Ranger all purchased new. I also bought a Dodge Ram used that still sits in the driveway where it ha been for 4 years now as I get revenge and watch it rust to the ground where it belongs, after the money and frustration it cost me. LOL I can laugh about it now but still painful. All of my so called "American" trucks had transmission, engine, drivetrain, brake and other serious problems and service on them sucked at the dealerships.. My Ranger has had a bad transfer case problem since it's time on the showroom floor and the dealer was never able to figure it out and when they finally did said it was out of warranty. It is a 2006 and has 65k miles on it as I drive it very little. We also have had a new Camry (now 169K), Corolla (now 126K), and my sons Yaris (now 135k) all with ZERO issues!! Routine maintenance just like my other vehicles but never a problem or mechanical breakdown. Each still run and ride as they did when I bought them. I'm headed to Alaska this week to see if I'm going to be working and living there for a couple years. With the climate and conditions there I can ill afford vehicle problems. I'll give each label a look again but logic and experience tells me to buy a Tundra. Before I go I may get my final revenge on the Ram out back by dragging it to the scrap yard with a new Tundra. lol Sweet!!!! Good luck with your purchase.

Hands down that is the coolest freaking turkey mount I have ever seen. Great job!! I'm as blown away as that turkey was. lol

Well the job is mine if I want to accept it. They are gracious enough to fly me and my wife up there to visit for four days. We fly to Soldotna, Alaska on the 19th of this month. I'm excited to see it first hand. My biggest concern at the moment about moving up there is housing. The doctor I interviewed with really got excited when he found out I am a hunter. It just so happens, so is he! Lets see how the all plays out. I maybe I'm not just going just for the "halibut"...lol!

So thats where my goat went! hahaha

I'm thinking like several of you all. If I am offered the position and pass on it, I'm afraid I may regret not having had the courage to take the plunge. As goofy as this sounds, I'm afraid of missing deer season here. I'm really not to sure of hunting opportunities in Kenai. Their is fishing that is the envy of the world, but I am primarily a hunter. Tough decision!

Well the deal of moving to Rochester fell apart when we found out the house we were buying needed to much work. Then the job turned out to be not what it was cracked up to be. So now I have interviewed with people in Alaska and it went extremely well. I have a second interview with a doctor there next week and it looks like a real possibility. Given the chance how many of you would take off and go if it was offered?

I spent a lot of time trialing beagles in my past against folks from all over the south. With few exceptions they all thought NY was NYC. After my hounds put on a good show and we took home some of the trophies and ribbons they began calling me the New York Hillbilly. The rest as they say is history. I always make it clear I am from "upstate" NY.

Bone Seeker I just saw this thread for the first time after you PM'd me and I PM'd you back a couple times. As a landowner who personally borders that property for the past 25 years, nobody on or off this site can tell you as much about the trials, tribulations and challenges you will face with your lease. As I told you privately before seeing this thread I'm happy to share what I know if it helps. As far as four wheelers go you will find that trails cut across almost every piece of property around here. Kids like to ride them all over when not in school, my property included. Around here they stay off me most of the time especially hunting season but I can tell you that your lease does get alot of action with four wheelers during the season. In fact it is how they sneak onto me at times shoot deer and beat feet out before I can catch them. Turkey season four wheeler encroacher/ poacher coward types are even worse. I myself own a four wheeler and would not be without it but it never leaves my 180 acres no matter what. Also, keep an eye on the four wheelers that come from town, cross Rt 20, and go up the old "Bridge Road" onto your lease. I'm tickled pink somebody will finally have some interest and control over the lease you now have, it may make my life less aggravating. Good hunting to you! Peace NYH

Thanks again people. The back line is about 480 feet back and extends maybe 30 yards os so into a wood lot. As long as the people don't mind if I need to recover a deer (and I will ask before even hanging a stand) I might just sit back there from time to time. There were deer tracks right up to the back porch of the house. If nothing else it will give me something to watch in the yard. haha

Thanks for the well wishes folks. The house we are buying is in town called Macedon. Not much land with it, 1.9 acres, but backs up to a nice sized woodlot and lots more all around, as well as forever farmland that can't be built on, across the road. If I get to hunt there Ill be pretty happy, if not I'll drive back to Sangerfield every year.

Well, after a year here in Ogdensburg on the St Lawrence river, I'm moving on. When the daughter started talking plans for grandchildren the decision was pretty much a no brainer. We decided on a house in Macedon and if all goes well will be in beginning June. Looking forward to scouting the area for the fall. So long north country!

Oh crap......I wondered where I left that!

Happy New Years everyone! I have to work in morning so no ball falling watching for me. Peace

Huh, even on Christmas Eve? I can't begin to think of how long I would be living in the dog house for such a move.Sounds like a real addiction. Can any one spell intervention? lol!