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MQQSE · Aug 16, 2024

Cwopinger said: ↑

No polar bear plunge You want all that way and you’re not jumping in because the water is a little cool? I thought you Alaska people were tough
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Tough + 59yo = Too Smart for that crap.

MQQSE · Aug 16, 2024

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

I can't see your feet
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I confirm they are still securely attached ... take my word on it.

CVYota · Aug 16, 2024

MQQSE said: ↑

I confirm they are still securely attached ... take my word on it.
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If you say so.

I'm not convinced

MTgirl · Aug 16, 2024

Snow Doctor said: ↑

@MTgirl Are you down by IP? We're headed that way on Sunday. Dillon over to Henry's Lake for elk and antelope scouting, camping, fishing relaxing. If you know anyone south of Twin Bridges to the Idaho border, 15 to Gravelly Ridgeline that would be open to letting me hunt goats... District 322. 7% draw chance and I won this year!

@vssman Glad to hear the boat wasn't a total loss. Sounds like a good project to keep you busy.

@ImpulseRed008 sorry for your loss. Why I didn't want another one when my wife said lets test run this dog.

Howdy everyone, just catching up again.
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Si senorita
And can’t say I know anyone but I know that area well. Spent lots of time camping and exploring all of Centennial valley and the Gravellies.

US Marine · Aug 16, 2024

How to prank your Wife

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Marty65 · Aug 16, 2024

MTgirl said: ↑

@Marty65 name the river! Hint: I’m not in MT

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Yellowstone?

Hardscrabble · Aug 16, 2024

Good evening

Kept busy all day and knocked out several to-do’s on the never ending list.

Cold Iron said: ↑

Tested positive for COVID yesterday. Need to get to the pharmacy and pick up a prescription they are afraid of pneumonia setting in with radiation treatment in the lungs combined with the Covid and immune system being compromised. First time getting it go figure it has to be now. I really don't feel like going anywhere but guess I better soon. Probably should get some groceries and eat something as well. But I don't feel like it.

In the early 80's I fished the rivers that fed into Hood Canal in Wa. State. Common to run into bears carried a Marlin Big Bore 375 with 300 gr. in the chamber and 225 in the tube for backup. Common to come around a bend and have a bear 20 yards away staring at me their eyesight sucks and they don't see well. Came close to pulling the trigger more than once but never had to.

BWCA had to implement bear proof storage requirements for campers this year. They are attracted to where humans frequent especially campgrounds. In the wilderness or not. Bear numbers across the Country have increased a lot over the last few years with more encounters. Some have been ugly even with black bears. I've noticed a change in them lately they just don't seem as afraid of people as they used to be.

I know that even I made the comment that there is nothing like well duct taped Filson to tell the Orvis crowd no need to apply for membership. But I have an Orvis 7/8 Battenkill reel bought in the early 80's it is still serviceable. Made in England by Young at the time.

Caught a 44 pound King on it in a stream he dragged me back to Hood Canal and played submarine on me was looking at nothing but metal on the spool more than once. But landed him. Went to beach him and the 10 pound tippet broke when he cleared and I threw myself on him. Bastage fined me I was covered with blood and mud from head to toe. Was going to mount him but it was $5 an inch and would have cost me half a months pay back then. So I baked him instead.

Now a $150 rod will match most of the Loomis, Winston, St. Croix, Sage, etc. of only a few years ago. Small trout a reel just holds line. But for bigger fish it is a lot more than that as you know.

Never owned an Orvis rod. I may or may not own some Orvis flannel and shooting shirts. And they nailed it with the softshell hunting vest

I might even wash it this year. Nah it can wait another year, man law. I wait for 40%-60% off sales to make any purchases from them.

Just wish those city boys would take the tags off their Orvis gear and clothing before they step on the water or field hunting, they make the rest of us look bad LOL.
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I hope your symptoms are mild Mike. Good thoughts to you.

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Tarp stays for the trailer done, a couple of other things to do, then clean up all the sawdust, I really need to fit a 24’x48’ pole barn into the budget
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Nice table saw set-up Jim.

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

Morning all

Sick, I have now been sick more times this year than the last 20 years before I retired.
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Dammit, that sucks. Get well soon Andy.

MQQSE said: ↑

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Enjoy the time with your friend Rob.

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Exhausting day. Boat finally made it into the garage. Lots of work to remove the interior, dry the standing water, and power wash the bottom. She’s in dry dock. Some of the cushions got soaked so they are apart with the foam in the sun. I soaked through 2 sets of clothes sweating as they’re a bit of humidity. Now rehydrating myself with h2o.
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Sorry to hear about your sailboat damage Paul. If you decide to repair it, please share the process with us. I like seeing things repaired/restored and I’m sure you have the capability of doing it right.

2ndhandTacoman · Aug 16, 2024

Good evening, crew. I was glad to get to Friday, it was a long week even at only being there 4 days. The forecast is making it look like a washout this weekend, I'm so far behind in projects its probably a criminal offense!

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Project trailer re work done almost. Fix some wiring, new tarp. Keep the leaves and snow off of her, bought it 30 years ago, should last another 30.new tarp frame
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In all seriousness, you almost have a small covered wagon! It could be a cool little camper rig. What sort of bracketry did you use to mount the bows to the side walls?

I almost had a 5th gen T4R- carmax in Parker, CO had a 2015 "Trail" model, exactly what I wanted. It sold within 24 hrs of being posted, being 1800 miles away made it a bit hard to run over and have a peak underneath.

MTgirl said: ↑

@Marty65 name the river! Hint: I’m not in MT

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Are you in WY?

jwctaco · Aug 16, 2024

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good evening, crew. I was glad to get to Friday, it was a long week even at only being there 4 days. The forecast is making it look like a washout this weekend, I'm so far behind in projects its probably a criminal offense!

In all seriousness, you almost have a small covered wagon! It could be a cool little camper rig. What sort of bracketry did you use to mount the bows to the side walls?

Are you in WY?
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Boat cover stay brackets

ImpulseRed008 · Aug 16, 2024

jwctaco said: ↑

Someone doesn’t understand the concept of rain, I know it’s walk time but it’s raining
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You sugar and gonna melt??

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Ours took twice, and now like clockwork
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If I went near my walking shoes they knew it was walk time. Or back when I had Ollie, when the theme song for ER came on (7 pm) she knew it was walk time. If I didn't want to go, I'd better mute the tv before she heard that.

MTgirl said: ↑

morning boys. calmer weather today. gonna get on the road in a bit and hopefully do some moose hunting this weekend.
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Moose hunting?? Weesa!!! that's not nice

Cold Iron said: ↑

Tested positive for COVID yesterday. Need to get to the pharmacy and pick up a prescription they are afraid of pneumonia setting in with radiation treatment in the lungs combined with the Covid and immune system being compromised. First time getting it go figure it has to be now. I really don't feel like going anywhere but guess I better soon. Probably should get some groceries and eat something as well. But I don't feel like it.
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Oh, no. So sorry to hear this.... hope you feel better soon

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

Morning all

Sick, I have now been sick more times this year than the last 20 years before I retired.
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Sorry Andy. Feel better

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Exhausting day. Boat finally made it into the garage. Lots of work to remove the interior, dry the standing water, and power wash the bottom. She’s in dry dock. Some of the cushions got soaked so they are apart with the foam in the sun. I soaked through 2 sets of clothes sweating as there a bit of humidity. Now rehydrating myself with h2o.
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Hope she's repairable

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@ImpulseRed008 sorry for your loss. Why I didn't want another one when my wife said lets test run this dog.

Howdy everyone, just catching up again.
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Thank you. I've got a "spare" - Gizmo and I'm so grateful I have her. I will get her a new buddy at some point. This is the first time she hasn't had a buddy.

:wave: evening gang

Bluegrass Taco · Aug 16, 2024

US Marine said: ↑

Was shocked to hear about his passing , he was one of the best Dirt track. Late Model drivers on any dirt track
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I understand he crashed into a barn on his family farm. Bloomquist has been struggling to rebuild his career after a 2019 motorcycle crash.
At least he died with his boots on.

MTgirl · Aug 16, 2024

ImpulseRed008 said: ↑

Moose hunting?? Weesa!!! that's not nice
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What? You know I love the meeses! I only hunt them for pics. And maybe a snuggle or two.
But no meeses tonight

MTgirl · Aug 16, 2024

Pet peeve # 984
Pick up your garbage line!

MTgirl · Aug 16, 2024

@Marty65 how many?

MQQSE · Aug 16, 2024

Hardscrabble said: ↑

... Enjoy the time with your friend Rob.
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Thank you Scott. It has been a fantastic time!

MQQSE · Aug 16, 2024

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

Morning all

Sick, I have now been sick more times this year than the last 20 years before I retired.
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What is the moral of this story?

Feel better Andy.

Hardscrabble · Aug 17, 2024

Good morning

Yep, back to work today.

Enjoy your Saturday. Stay safe.

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@Marty65 how many?

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I see one…

Metalskool · Aug 17, 2024

Good Morning!

TomYotaNH · Aug 17, 2024

Mornin’

jwctaco · Aug 17, 2024

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@Marty65 how many?

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