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Took forever, but I finally made my way back. Been probably close to two years…lol…I recognize some names, but can’t for the life of me remember what MY name was on here before. LOL! Anyway, greetings from Montana by way of Texas. Looking forward to seeing what topics are floating around. Always something good to be had here.
Michael
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Welcom back, Michael. I hope you weren’t out of the archery and bowhunting game all that time. Long ago, before the advent of this website, when I visited others on occasion (haven’t done that for years now and never will), I went through a variety of names and like you, I can’t even remember them all. That’s one reason so many of us here just use our real names–as we age we’re less likely to forget who we are. 😛 And too, it keeps us honest. So hang around this time and help spark up the conversations.
Now, for me, it’s back under the cabin where I’ve been most of the day, trying to thaw the water pipes after last night’s -11. After more than 30 years of winters here you’d think I’d have it figured out by now … 😯 Dave
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David and Goraidh,
Thank you both for the welcome backs!
Sadly, David, not only have I been out of the archery and bowhunting game for the past two seasons, I haven’t even spent any time in the woods.
I moved down here to Texas because my wife wanted to move back where she had friends and family. That was Summer 2011. Hottest summer on record with over 40 days of triple digit temps in Houston.
Well, as life often goes, the pleasantries of life (hunting, in particular) slipped to the wayside in lieu of work, commuting to work and other weekend obligations. I’m sure you’ve been there. LOL!
Now, fast forward to 2012. I ended up going back to work for my Montana employer as he began operations in the Bakken Oil Field in North Dakota. Keep in mind, my family stayed in Texas. 9 months away from wife and kids is hard on a person. And, due to the travel and the uncertainties of where I would be working, I didn’t even bother to take my hunting stuff, as I didn’t know how much time work would allow for. So, two seasons in a row missed.
I hear you about using your given name, though. I am considering that, actually. No reason to use an alias among friends, anyway.
Anyway, hopefully I am back and can stick around for good. I’m going to be looking for work closer to home, as 2012 taught me just how important it is to be home with family. Wish me luck, I’ll probably need it! LOL!
Also, David, I hope you got the pipes thawed out and I hope it warms up a bit so you don’t have to spend tomorrow doing the same thing. I saw my share of minus temps in North Dakota before we quit working right before Christmas.
Michael
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Ok, got my name flip-flopped…that looks better. Appreciate the suggestion, Dave.
Michael
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David Petersen wrote: Welcom back, Michael. I hope you weren’t out of the archery and bowhunting game all that time. Long ago, before the advent of this website, when I visited others on occasion (haven’t done that for years now and never will), I went through a variety of names and like you, I can’t even remember them all. That’s one reason so many of us here just use our real names–as we age we’re less likely to forget who we are. 😛 And too, it keeps us honest. So hang around this time and help spark up the conversations.
Now, for me, it’s back under the cabin where I’ve been most of the day, trying to thaw the water pipes after last night’s -11. After more than 30 years of winters here you’d think I’d have it figured out by now … 😯 Dave
Dave – My pipes used to freeze everytime we got below zero. I had one year where it took me almost 3 days to thaw out! That was enough for me. The next summer I wraped every pipe that I could with electrical heating tape and 2″ foam insulation. I did that about 5 years ago and haven’t had a problem since. I imagine one day the heating tape will give up the ghost and I’ll be crawling under the house again in -10
I Definetly FEEL YOUR PAIN.
Good News – Spring is 2 months away! 😆
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adirondackman wrote: Good News – Spring is 2 months away! 😆
LOL!! That all depends where you live. Dave, don’t you live somewhere up by Grand Junction, CO or somethin like that? What’s your elevation? When do you typically see your spring thaw? Aprl/May? Best of luck to you. Winter in the Rockies can be long and cold, for sure. Especially at higher elevations.
Michael
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Michael – You are right, Spring is definetly relative!
I hope you have a great Traditional Bow Hunting Year!
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Hi Michael!
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adirondackman,
I also hope I get to hunt this year. Been too long. Two years away from it is too much. Here’s to everyone on here having a great year hunting!
Alex,
Hi and how have you been? Hope last year was a good hunting year for you, and the coming year is good to you as well.
Michael
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Michael,
Hunting was… huh… is fantastic for me this season. I really was out there as much as I could, and made the best of it everytime. I’m not done yet. I still have Winter deer until Jan 31st in Jersey, and until the end of February for small game and maybe a coyote here in NY State. And here in my New York City apartment, it is open season on pillows, blankets, and Black box all year long!!!:D
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Sounds like quite the season you’re having, Alex. Good luck with the remaining stretch. How is NYC life? I live near Houston, and try to stay OUT of the city itself as much as possible. Pillows, blankets….that would see me shot by my wife, I think…LOL! I did, however, get ambitious today and built a small target bag to hang in my shed in the back yard, so now I really don’t have any good excuse NOT to shoot at least every couple days. We’ll see how my muscles take to the drawing of the bow, as I haven’t in quite a long while…Took a large plastic bag I was going to throw away, stuffed it tight with pine needles, then stuffed it into a mesh grapefruit bag and hung the whole she-bang in the shed, tethering the bottom corners to opposite sides of the shed to keep it from spinning and swaying too much. Looking forward to doing some shooting…
Michael
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