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in reply to: Ground Game #14284
Couldn’t agree more. Leave it like you found it when the season is over.:D
Mike
in reply to: outdoors/backwoodsman Class #14280Charles you can “beat me to it” any time that your doing that super effort with education for the young ones and the added bonus that you have families involved. Well done:D.
Trust Wolfshead will take you up on the offer.
This morning while we were getting organized to go trim back our jungle (after a week of rain) the crows were calling across the road and Linda asked what do you think that’s all about–well I figure they are harassing a predator most likely an owl. So we grab the bino’s sneak across (well you really can’t when crows are involved) and yep there was the biggest horned owl I have seen in some time tucked right up next to the trunk of this big old oak. We observed him for some minutes then quietly slipped away.
Great start to any day.
Mike
in reply to: outdoors/backwoodsman Class #10958Eids beat me to it. Couldn’t agree more that map reading, compass skills, and making it fun with orienteering is a great start. Heck that could be an entire semester.
I would add that the single best skill you can teach with it, is what I call “observation” don’t look- see- take time to study what you see. Do not have them naming plants and animals and birds, you learn nothing from that, but if you observe over the seasons you learn a bit. The naming of stuff comes later for those who are smitten by the experience of just watching.
What an opportunity:D Many more ideas that I can provide PM me at herdering@earthlink.net
Have Fun
Mike
in reply to: Amazonian tribe's archery #10499Jim
That was a real good one. For those interested check out The Unconquered: In search of the Amazons last uncontacted tribe. Scott Wallace—available on Amazon darn good read about the folks who protect the Indians and allow no contact.
in reply to: Keeping it Cool #9620Steve
That is one great piece of work, and what a project to share with the youngun. Well done. I like the idea of the hot tub out back you can soak and dream about the aged venison:D
in reply to: Losing my concentration #8616Eids
“To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”
forgot who said that. Likely one of them eastern trad archers:D
Mike
in reply to: Canoe paddling – Backcountry College #8612Eids
I hear you–we are in that discussion now among others.
Tandem bicycle –thought up by divorce lawyers.:shock:
Mike
in reply to: What ya got goin? #62838Steve Graf wrote: [quote=colmike]…this is our last event with them so should be fun.
Does that mean you found a boat?
Steve–no it means they left yesterday for home. No boat and I trust Linda is starting to see the $ involved as I remember the work involved:shock:.
Steve Mcd–think you can make it down to ETAR this year? It appears a few of us will be there would enjoy shaking hands and seeing the face as dwcphoto would say.
Pothunter–Mark
Thanks for the kind words
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: Canoe paddling – Backcountry College #62829Grumps
Just some notes from one who paddles a 17 ft Nautiraid folding kayak (a true work of art) with his wife. The traditional picture is man in back women in front of the craft. In a double kayak the power stroke is delivered from the front and when you put the lady in the back it’s like (to steal Steve’s metaphor) dancing–up front sets the rhythm and the gal in back follows. Yes, she has rudder control so you just have to give up the idea that you are in charge of the destination which you never were. One of the key skills is to put the compass in front of you,when crossing many large bays or inlets you actually are “pointing the way”.:D From my long experience8) in double paddling put the fairer of the species in the stern. Or buy separate vessels.
And don’t forget to take and shoot your bow or mom will get upset:D.
Mike
in reply to: board bow build question #62815Thomas
Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride I’m sure you will get many informed responses.
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #58303Jim–not to steal this thread,but I’m glad to hear that. You know at last years ETAR I must have shot every R/D longbow and Hill style that was there and in the end I went back to my Java man with no regrets on the purchase. Don’t hesitate to send Greg a note concerning his craftsmanship.
Stay safe and take care of that knee.
Mike
in reply to: What ya got goin? #58087Nice pictures.Beautiful country the Mrs. looks happy.
Spent 3 1/2 hours this morning cooking 60lbs of ribs for some 70 wounded vets and their families here for the white water course with Team River Runner. Off to serve up the feast at 1800 (rumor has it there may be a keg of our local breweries beverage). Linda has been helping serve meals for them past week this is our last event with them so should be fun.
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #58072John
Very nice:D. Your other post reminded me I gotta take a picture of my bag.
Mike
in reply to: Ground Game #57186Slickhead
Couldn’t agree more that ground hunting is the best. And agree with dwc and Paleos comments to beware the “industry”.
Way back when, my uncle used to put a couple of lumps of hardwood in a tuna can with some vent holes in it. Lighted, those pieces would burn and smoulder for a couple of hours–put it between your feet on the ground blind wrap a wool blanket around you and leave a vent for the fire–stay warm. We didn’t use that until it was in the – degrees. Today I just depend on my mukluks and wool and when it gets colder then they can handle I sit in front of the fire at home and read this site:D
Best of luck on your search and welcome to the site.
Semper Fi
Mike
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