grampy

My condolences Cynthia. They are family members, and just as hard to see them go. She was a pretty girl. RIP little one.

Sounds like for years you have pictured yourself owning that shotgun. An extra hundred bucks to complete that picture, would be worth it. Some day when YOU are eighty two, you can give it away to a younger family member, or trusted friend. Who will take care of it and smile, each time it is taken out. Just like you did. The true "value" of something, is in how many smiles it brings the owner.

Congratulations! Not too much is better than calling some beautiful property, home!!! Those old ford tractors are actually pretty good. Hope you can do an easy fix to get it running again.

I've had an opportunity to meet Bob, I can't wait to do it again! Great guy! With his mentor program, outdoor skills, and willingness to help anyone, he is a rare breed indeed. Is the bridge now over the spot you buried your quad last season moog?

Awesome work Matt. My spirit bird!

We are having a firearms course April 27th.

That is one of the best written hunting pieces I've read in quite some time. Thank you! I'm currently mentoring two young hunters, and have made copies of this to share with them. Also, we are giving a NYS Hunter/Firearms safety course, at the end of this month. I will make sure copies of this, are available to anyone interested, at this, and future courses.

Nothing burns my butt more than looking in the rear view, and seeing the windshield of some idiot tailgating me. Not trying to be sexist, but more often than not, the face in that windshield is that of a young woman. Or some pimple faced kid with his orange 2002 Toyota Corolla, that sounds like a bumble bee, and has the big wing bolted to the rear deck lid. The closer they get the slower I go.......... until they finally get around me.Then we just exchange hand gestures and and continue on our own separate ways.

Happy Birthday!!

Cool video! I've seen them hang up and not cross a two inch deep field puddle after a rain!

Happy Birthday sir!

Sweet classic ride!

Great idea Brian! That's now my plan! The 30-40 lb limbs for the Obsession, not the atlatl......

Looks like no full inclusion again this year. That's ok, nothing else in the NYS Budget makes any sense either. I can still draw my bow (just barely) this year. So I should be good for another season. But I can understand hunters dropping out, or worse yet, breaking the law (using crossbow out of season) Because no one in Albany has the common sense to pass full inclusion. At least for older or impaired hunters. We all age.... 20 years ago I thought I'd still be pulling 70lbs at my current age. I'm struggling to pull 50lbs now. Looks like I'll have a hard decision to make, in the not so distant future. I know this topic has been argued to death! And I do look at, and understand the arguments for both sides, being a bowhunter for 40+ years. But hunter numbers are dropping, big time. Crossbows could keep some of them in the woods, where they'd rather be.

"I got an ideer!" "Put this on and hold my beer!"................................

Look into the mountains of western North Carolina. Top notch hunting and fishing opportunities, plenty of public land, low taxes, no Safe Act, cool summer breezes, just a bit of snow in the winter but green grass and flowers by march. I'll meet you there in just a few short years. Though I do love NY, I hate what Dictator Cuomo and his merry band of downstate snowflakes have done to it. I honestly can't afford to retire here.

Awesome buck and mount!! And perfect placement, leaves room for this years trophy!! Very well thought out sir.

I have seen one many years ago on our hunting property. All black except for a white tip on it's tail. Very much like the one airdale posted. Which is very cool. The only other black, redd foxx I recall was on Sanford And Son, again, many years ago! He was pretty cool too!

Love it! Always a treat to see what you come up with, from a chunk of firewood! I had a pooch once, that would sit like that all the time. She was a beagle, and lived to be 13. Was the best rabbit dog I ever had.

Only the true artist thinks this way Matt. The true artist, does what they do, even if there is no money involved. The true artist, creates form the heart and soul. The true "value" is gained from what others see and feel, from what the true artist creates. You my friend, are the definition of the true artist. I have a few of your creations. They are among my most prized possessions. Not only because they look cool (which they do). But because they were made by YOU!! A true artist, and friend, who's spirit lies within each and every creation.

I tried to warn ya about working on your boat and putting away the snow blower!!!! Hopefully all that white stuff will be melted by the end of the week. Ma Nature sure did play a cruel April Fools on ya Rob.

That will make the perfect first hunting rifle for her!

Happy Birthday Biz! All the best to ya buddy. Your grandfather looks great! Hope he took it easy on you at the links.

Thanks so much! My nephew loves it! He shot it a few times when we got back to my place. Great deal, and a very nice bow, for his first one. I'll be his mentor, and look forward to bringing another bow hunter into our ranks this season. Was so nice to meet you and your wife. Always cool to meet another member. I look forward to meeting up with you again! For a local GTG, or just some fun shooting!

Got a foot of snow last weekend, at the farm property in the Albany hilltowns. Most of it is gone already. No snow at all here in Altamont, down here below the hill. Just got back from up on the hill. Temps in the 30s now, and falling fast! Big difference since yesterday, when it was so nice and near 70. But that's early spring for ya!