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in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #43160
Mom–well of course we will again:D
Why, because we who have seen the basement of humanity, enjoy the wild more then most.
Dave as you know our place here is a revolving door of visiting friends mostly former Marines officer and enlisted but our two favorite guests are two of my Doc’s. More campfire stories.
Mike
in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #43112Jealous–no, envious–no, respectful yes. Anyone who flew the CH-46 has my total respect. Survive today because of your compatriots. But I can still pick on you:D
Semper Fi my friend
3bravo2xray–I need pick up–now! And to just keep on thread the 46 is indeed a trad weapon:(
in reply to: smithhammer #43103Thanks Dave another site I was unaware of.
Still no clear picture of the elusive Hammer:D geez do you think he may be related to big foot.:roll:
in reply to: How do you draw? #43090What the hammer said. I use the push pull but try many variations during practice.
However I find that the single most important skill is concentrating on that spot I want to hit. When I can do that it works but let that concentration lag and I’m off target.
Mike
in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #43076stchunter48 wrote: [quote=David Petersen]Thank you, gents. I’ll start exploring all these possibilities tomorrow. I tried and tried to recall what we used in the Marines, but all I can come up with is … nothing. They always were “do more with less” cheapskates. 😆
We called them “rubber ladies” guaranteed to be flat before morning 😀
48 is right on. Of course Dave being a former aviator likely never slept on one–:D. Scuttlebutt had it if you sliced a rubber lady into strips and laid it on the ground around your fighting position it would keep the snakes out.8)
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: Cock feather? #43072No slack on this forum. Guess your right Dave there is such a thing as a stupid question:shock:
in reply to: Cock feather? #41967Dumb beginner ? here–what the heck is a “cock feather in or out” mean. Oh wait does that mean you knock it with the feather pointed out or in to the shelf?
in reply to: Spring fever #41949Dave
OK, Garrett Co. Md maple syrup, the single malt double wood will have to wait for another campfire:D
Semper Fi
Mike
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in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #40785Dave
From the faded letters on ours–Ergo Mat, by basic designs. They are over 15 years old and have backpacked through CO and AK. Last year served as my face down bed on the living room floor as I recovered from back injury.
They have some kind of foam in them and 3 individual panels with valve that you open to let air in–no huffing and puffing. Open the valves and you can roll up to fit under the backpack. Only downside is they don’t have a non-skid surface on bottom so you do move around on tent floor or ground cloth if it ain’t level:shock: Oh yes the pillow area is a blow up that you adjust to your preference.
Don’t have a clue as to what they cost or even if they are still out there but might be worth a search. Course back then I was still on active duty so price wasn’t an issue but comfort was—when not working:D
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: Spring fever #40767R2
Yep made that same shot last spring except it was on a real bird. Hey you at least put it in the gap of the fence:D
No turkey sign yet they are still holding around the farms and lowlands–but weather is moderating and tomorrow after we run sleds likely last time for awhile if this melt continues, I will do some scouting and stump busting.
Mike
in reply to: Practice of the Wild #39611[quote=David Petersen]Boys and their toys … the only boy-toy I never got enough of and never will is … girls. In a pinch I can do anything with a small stack of small rocks and a shallow trench that you can do with a canteen stove. And I don’t have to carry the rocks around with me. If there ain’t no pinch, like car camping, I’ll stick with a cast-iron skillet and a multi-burner propane stove. When it comes for “carry it” vs. camp comforts, I’ve always gone with comfort on the trail via light weight vs. comforts in camp, where I spend as little time as possible. But something tells me this won’t go over any better than Jim’s extra custom canteen cup. Certainly, there is “art appreciation” in excellent outdoor gear. I just don’t want to carry it. Lazy or smart, depending on your pov. :roll:[/quot
The neat thing is I agree with Dave. Remember I was the one that told you that body Armour was antithesis to infantry tactics. Move quick–shoot smart, we won WW11 with brown shirts and a 30.cal rifle
When I see how the kids are loaded today well I wonder:shock:
Sorry guess this got off thread.:D Back on yep like the girls
Mike
in reply to: Field Tips #39541[quote=mhough3]Hi. Just bought my first trad bow. It’s a Bear Super Grizzly. I traded in all my compound bow stuff. My new bow was actually the only recurve in the store :-). I bought 3 arrows to get started. The store didn’t have any wood arrows, so I bought Gold Tip, Traditional Hunter arrows. None of my field tips fit these arrows, even though they are carbon arrows. There aren’t any traditional shops close to me. Anyone have any thoughts. I certainly appreciate any ideas. Thanks ever so much,
Mike[/quote
Mike –welcome aboard. You are gonna get more info then you can stand. But start with http://www.3riversarchery.com and then tuffhead.com
have fun
Semper Fi
Mike
in reply to: Practice of the Wild #39531Multiple statements to many ? on this thread.
Clay the quote/description of that art form is beautifully depicted in the DVD “Cave 0f Forgotten Dreams”. If you can’t find it pm and will send you.
Bruce–Your response was not well taken by the house actual
(you understand Jim)–so I showed her the site and she loves it:D So HAMMER your off the hook for a bit:shock: Problem here is that she see’s Clay’s stuff and say’s –well why don’t you just go out and build it like he does:evil:
The new knife( a piece of art from Bill) arrived today along with the new day pack–so I’m really pushing it—and thanks Jim but I think arrow embossing is not gonna hack it, Although your son’s name for the deer helped a lot:D
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