grampy

You are a lucky man! Enjoy the ride! So cool!

Allman Brothers Band always gets cranked up!

Wow nice buck back there! Hope it's Conn. as a bait pile, is a no go, in NY. I'm not judging, just saying.

I'm 6'1" He is 6' 2 and a half. Crazy.....His pediatrician just smiles and shakes his head when he comes in. And has given up trying to predict how much more he will grow. Just says " he will round out to be a big boy". lol...

Hear that all the time! I am 6'1" and he's now got an inch and a half on me, and goes around 195lbs. This will be his first year playing football. He's been running miles and working in the weight room all summer. I work with the high school, varsity head coach, and after seeing him at workouts and drills, he is already talking about him playing at the varsity level early. In a class AAA program. Told him, lets just get through eighth grade first! He lives to play sports and works so hard at improving his skills. Keeps an A- average in school work. And is my right hand, literally, since my shoulder surgery. We have done everything to encourage his baseball passion, with camps and one on one, from some D 1 collage players and coaches. We are NOT even thinking ahead to college or pro's!!! Just feeding his passion and keeping him focused, hoping to keep him on the right path to becoming a successful and good young man. And just having fun, doing something he loves to do! He's been tagging along with me in the woods, almost since he could walk. And even with size 15 boots, he is amazingly quiet in the woods. He can shoot a rifle and bow pretty darned good too. His love for hunting is right up there with sports. And as his grampy, I just look forward to being there, when he gets his first deer.

Best of luck to ya moog! Seems like when you set your mind to something, you are successful! I may consider joining you all. Got a few pounds I could get rid of. Started out to lose 16 to 20 pounds in May, after shoulder surgery. Shed 9 so far. At 60 I'm not looking for ripped. Cause I've already been torn.....grin

My 13 year old, grandson and his team won the championship tonight! He went 4 for 4 with 5 RBI'S in a come from behind 13 to 12 nail biter. Now on to football, fall ball baseball, and bow season!

The stinkier the better.

Literally, LOL......... That just gave me quite the mental image.

If I'm on a trail or back road, and if the animal was acting overly aggressive and way too close, or bit me or a family member, it's dead, and I walk on. I "might" drag it's sorry a$$ into the bushes, but that's all I'd do. Then no one else will ever be injured or attacked by "that" particular mutt again. Please don't misunderstand me, I do love dogs! But if someone does not love or care enough about their dog to keep it under control or train it properly, I'll feel no remorse as I drag it's carcass to the toolies.

For myself, I like to be comfortable. I can simply sit longer if I'm comfortable. And as we all know more time on stand, ups your chances. This stand looks mighty comfy to me!

Thanks dbHunterNY! I actually find the staff, much more helpful at Crossgates, than the Latham F & S. So I prefer to do business there, if possible. I too have been busy trying to keep up this summer. Couple health things, work, family and farm has my head spinning most days. But I'm always happy to meet up with a local member to talk hunting over a cup of coffee!

Iv'e seen lots of coyote pic's. But not of one howling!! Very cool!

Good deal! On your good deal!

If there is a gator, might want to spend as much time as you can around the area. To try for a picture or sighting. If one is there, it won't survive the winter.

I opted for the tapered one, and that differs a little from the original one I posted. I always leave my sling on. This way I'll be able to wrap my left hand around the sling, close to the front swivel, as I sometimes do when shooting from a sitting position. The tapered one will easily allow me to do that. I'll come back, to post my own review after using this sling.

Went and picked one up today at Dicks in Crossgates. $26 including tax. Will put it on the gun tonight. Should be functional and look good too! Thanks again for the comments guy's.

Thanks for the comments guy's! This will be the sling! For the $ 20 or so, if I don't like it, I can put it on a different gun. My biggest thing is, for my deer rifle, it needs to be QUIET!!! I hunt mostly from the ground, at close quarters, in the thick stuff during most of gun season. I tried the Limb Saver, sling and every time I moved the gun, the swivels or sling itself made a slight noise. And if I can hear it, any close deer can too. Maybe I'll run up to F and S in Latham, after chores today.

I think he's a slammer! I'd like to see you put your tag on him! Best of luck!

Great trade for some new blank canvas! Amazing work from an amazing talent, my friend! With each new scull you do I'm seeing totally different designs and patterns. It takes a true artists mind and hands to pull these wonderful pieces off. Are any of these beautiful, one of a kind, works of art, on the market? No doubt these would be highly desirable for most any outdoors person to display!

Thank you sir. I really appreciate your advice!

Been looking for a sling to put on my Sako. Has anyone used The Claw? The reviews all seem pretty good. I like how it's supposed to grip and not slip on your shoulder. Also has "quiet nylon" swivels. Will they hold up? This sling does look comfortable. Just wondering if anyone has one and what you think before I order one.

95% of my ground blinds have a large tree for a back rest and to help break up my human outline. My pad folds out to cushion my back as well as my butt. If I'm in a tree stand I'll wrap the nylon strap around the tree or existing seat. Never had it fall out on it's own. But once threw it out to the ground after blowing a chip shot at a nice buck!

Here's my set up. Tried, true and ready to sling over my shoulder, no matter where I choose to set up. Must have hundreds if not thousands of butt miles on this.

I store my electronics in a drawer in the basement over the winter. Did you check your drawers?........... Hope they turn up. If they do, after replacement, you will have backups. But not too much sucks worse, than not finding something you know you got! Good luck shopping, finding, or both! Wish I had something compatible I could send ya.