[Col Mike]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #15986

ausjim wrote: I managed to get myself on a 4 week army sea kayaking course starting next week! Not exactly hunting related but I’m keen to get canoeing and figure this is better than nothing 😉

Jim–Good for you. Trust your army uses either the Klepper or Nautiraid folding kayaks and not those plastic things. Our guys use the nautiraid–filled with a weeks provisions dropped from 15 feet from helio jump in and go. Linda and I have the 17′ nautiraid–you can stand up in it–try that in a plastic kayak. Great for fly fishing or bow. And another of like soul crossed the Atlantic in one some years ago–a Brit of course.

If you have the time–Cockleshell Heroes, C.E. Lucas Phillips–There is also a 1950’s movie of the same name–good one if you can find it. I had the honor of being the XO for Col John Ripley USMC (Navy Cross Viet.) who had the pleasure of training with Lt.Col “Goldie” Hasler–while John was on an exchange with the Royals.

And just to bring it back on thread if webmom is hovering–traditional transportation and I believe there was a bow somewhere in the book to take out sentries.8)

Keep us posted on the trip and stay away from the croc’s.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Moccasins #15969

Thanks for all the input. It appears, like bow’s and arrows we all have our preferences. One of the neat things about this forum is that everyone inputs and no one takes offense–even though most times YOUR all wrong 8).

Therefore I have made the decision to buy nothing. Will continue to wear the camuk extreme for hunting in wet cold and the Yukon in dry cold–warmer temps I will just wear thinner socks.

Bruce–looked at the Schnee–again like bean to much boot–man are they heavy–check out the weight of the mukluks. Remember the old infantry maxim “every pound on the foot is of 10 lbs. on the back.”

Dave–not sure what snow gripping boots are–but in the early 80’s when I was reconing the AK pipeline the scouts showed me how to walk on snow and ice in moosehide/polar bear mukluks up pressure ridges across tundra and mountains. Back in the world no one wanted to hear that particularly the defense contractors who made those hideous boots. Remember we won the big one in boon dockers–low ankle height shoes.

What a neat discussion from so many of experience.

Time for a “sundowner” with Dr Ed 😀

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #14897

Scott

I hear that. Wonderful fall day, set up ambush site top of ridge bordering soy bean field, sun just setting over the ridge when two doe walk out and start feeding 80 m out. To far to stalk before end of shooting light–so I just watched through those great bino’s smithhammer put me on. What a wonderful end to the day–what the heck does anyone see in “outhouse channel”?

Good hunting

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A chuckle with Chuck #14888

I used to do some serious reading in the evenings–trad hunting with Thomas, Petersen, Conrad, evolutionary biology, physics, etc. Now I find my self spending time on this forum—where I have thought more, laughed more,learned more, and had a tear or so. What an amazing group.

Dr. Ed–your left ear seems a bit ruffled and have you tried a touch of good scotch for happy hour–may improve that scowl.:lol::lol:

Thanks to you all.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Moccasins #14880

Bill

A big thanks–the double soled lace boot–I’m on it:D

Might have to talk to you about one of them knives8)

Mike

PS. Isn’t barefoot-en great?

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Backpack Seat #14857

Smithhammer wrote: Have you checked out the simple tree seat design on Dean Torges’ site?

http://www.bowyersedge.com/treeseat.html

It isn’t a backpack that converts to a seat, but it should easily fit in, or strapped to, a backpack. Easy enough to make yourself, too.

Bruce

That is bloody ingenious and simple enough that this jar head could make it.8)

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Moccasins #13631

Jim–we did not evolve to chase footballs – the joints work best for chasing rabbits and Kudu–and running from lions:D

Just returned from wet,cold, windy hunt through the ridges–using the camuk extreme, nice dry warm feet and no problems with footing.

Not sure I’m ready to foot (intended) the bill for the dyer moc. will see and let you know.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: TED talk: Zen of bowmaking #12673

As a frequent viewer of Ted talks–this is one of the best,I just love the young ones and their insight. Thanks Dave.

Robin–I see a trad bow article here:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #12658

Alex

Have a great cruise–only hurricanes now off Mexico:D. Stay away from the lee ward rail and give us a call when you get back.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Moccasins #12641

Dave

Links http://www.carldyers.com ,www.mukluks.com

On the dyer mocs I talked to them today and after that I’m thinking of the 5lace boot for every day in the woods until it gets cold–to me that means below +20F. Yes when it’s wet you have traction problems– One way around that is putting on those little rubber slippers that our fathers used to put over their dress shoes. Another solution that I use is just keep the body COG over the feet. I’m sure you remember that term from your fling wing days:

The second link takes you to my mainstay footwear both running dogs and hunting. For wet cold I have a pair of the camuk extremes. Description on website. Have used (not here, at -40F) awesome boots. For dry cold I have a pair of the Yukon’s.

I have tried bean boots and they just pinch my toes as all others since I started doing the barefoot stuff. Actually since then (about 6years ago) my balance and ability to move with the agility of my age, has improved–remember those little things I wore scampering around your mountain?

Your concern about ankle support hauling out elk–well I’m not an orthopedic guy but I think we have an internal skeleton for support back upped by muscles and ligaments and such–we are not designed to use an exo- skeleton for support.

My mantra is walk softly, keep the weight over COG and you don’t need that leather artificial support.

Can give more detail tomorrow on downstairs computer when Linda lets me back on–if desired.8)

Semper Fi my friend

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: wohoo! gone hunting! #11471

Jason

Safe trip–look forward for the report of the hunt. Don’t eat all the kids candy!

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A wife's perspective #11470

Grumpy–Don’t do it! I showed it to Linda last night and she is now on that blog–loves it–and with comment–you know you guys have to sleep sometime–dish the machete or other blunt sharp weapons:shock:

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Moccasins #11465

Sorry Dave the 3rd pair went back last week-bean does have a great return policy. I hear you on scent control–my mukluks are rubber soled and moose hide upper. Never had a creature spook my trail with them. And yes you pilots had different boots and flight pay and that little .38 that we issued you so your delicate hands wouldn’t be damaged by the hefty feel of a .45:D

As I learn to age gracefully based on your and Linda’s advice–I’m striving for comfort:D

So can someone out there answer my first request?:lol:

Mike

Ps. Dave your heart and mind are undamaged–if they are we are all at risk.

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Blood art #11352

Well said.

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Yoga? #11343

Pot

Just do it. It really is good stuff–but as tailfeather said–back of the class–just so you won’t be embarrassed when the gals kick your—. Many many years ago we did it as a warm up in the judo dojo– good thing cause then the sensi threw us all over the mat:x

Enjoy the free pass8)

Mike

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