Good news and bad news....

[burmjohn]

Well the good news is I was able to head up to our property on Saturday with my baby and wife in tow after the wife had a party in the peekskill area on Saturday. I was able to check the cams, met up with Joe (fairgame) and shot our bows, locked in tight now at 20,30,and 40 yards. Had a great lunch with the wifey and daughter on the way back home at he Dancing Cat Saloon in Bethel... Then on the NY thruway, my water pump decides to take a crap.... Mind you its only a 6 year old car with 60k miles... (Trailblazer)

Thank god, only 70 miles from home, AAA covered my tow except for tolls to my mechanic buddy near my house... And the in-laws picked us up. Still, unfun, but I was home in time for the JETS game and that gave me another heart attack.

BTW where I was on 87, holy crap, no shoulder, cars going by at 90. I was freaking out b/c I had the baby in the car, luckily the tow guy said stay put, lets get you off the highway.

And thanks to Dom's towing, wow great nice people...

[burmjohn]

Oh, and here is the other good news... the new trail cam where I put the new stand captured this new guy!

[wdswtr]

Glad it worked out but something about riding in the trailbalzer as it sits on top of the flatbed doesnt seem to safe to me. When I was in a bad accident they wouldnt even let me in my truck to get my house keys when it was on the flatbed and the towtruck driver is a friend. He got them for me anyhow.

[burmjohn]

Yeah but with zero shoulder, and no where to get out, it was really the only option to get off there. There was a guard rail to the right with a drop off and 2 feet to the left cars wizzing by.

[bubba]

Good thing you broke down by the park and ride sign. At least they gave you directions for the situation

[ny hunter]

That has always been a fear of mine breaking down with the kids in the car.Glad it all worked out for you.By that is some deer.......

[Elmo]

Glad everyone's safe.

[fasteddie]

Glad you got home safely ......

[Geno C]

thats a sticky situation to be in with the family, glad you got it sorted safely. and nice buck dude!

[Deerthug]

Glad to hear you are all safe. I travel the Taconic Pkwy to and from my hunting cabin. Once you get into Putnam County, it goes from 3 lanes down to 2 narrow winding lanes. I always fear of breaking down in that area, not to mention the sporadic cell service.

[Karpteach]

John, thank your lucky stars that all are safe and sound! I'm in the middle of car problems as week, had to rent a Didge Dakota (Wichita I fell in love with). Good luck with your car.

[ANTLERS]

How is that dancing cat saloon? I pass by it all the time,I usually go to the stone arch inn in jeffersonville.That buck is a beast for 3H,No doubt that AR is working in our area,Geez after seeing that pic,I really can't wait till OCT.

[NYBowhunter]

Glad to hear you and family arrived home safely, BTW very nice buck.

[burmjohn]

Thanks everyone.

Antlers - That Dancing Cat place is neat, food is a bit expensive, but its a fun place to go if you like live music. There is also a Vodka distillery right next door, its their place also.

That buck is pretty nice... I think it was the one from last year that was out of range during bow, and he also had a scope on him during muzzle and the cap didnt ignite the powder.

[G-Man]

Good thing you didnt get that buck last year... well on the brightside the truck is now i perfect shape to get you to camp with no delays for opening day Glad you and the fam were ok.

[burmjohn]

Haha

[SteveMcD]

Glad it worked out for you, John. Good Luck! Hope you tag that Buck! Have a Safe & Successful Season!

[burmjohn]

Thanks is all good. Truck was fixed, if I had time I would have swamped the pump myself, but I needed my car back this week ASAP. Hopefully no more issues for the hunting season! I am going up Oct 1st again to do more shooting and get one last stand up.

[ny hunter]

wife's car got hit last week and rack and pinion went I my car this week.There goes my mad money......

[burmjohn]

Sheez its never ending!

[ny hunter]

Hey its only money,no one got hurt.

[burmjohn]

Hey its only money,no one got hurt.

Thank god... Yeah its only money lol