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in reply to: Ok Guys & Gals Fess Up! Let's hear them! #62478
Mud and water seem to be my downfall, I was walking down a tidal creek that I know well a few years ago, at this point the sides are very steep, the banks at eye level and the bottom is narrow. It’s just before first light and I’m thinking that the mud had changed consistency, just as I was thinking this I started to sink but never mind I’ve encountered plenty of soft stuff.
I sank up to my knees pretty quick, but it did not stop I just kept going, fortunately I was carrying a bag of decoys this came off quickly and I dropped it down to sit on before things got any worse. I was barely able to sit on the bag as I had sunk a bit to far but squirming about I managed to get on.
The old spaniel is now doing the wall of death running down one bank and up the other mud going everywhere and the trickle of water flowing down the creek is starting to build up behind me and then stars to flow past on either side, fortunately I was carrying a very stout wadding pole that I managed to wedge into the sides of the bank and using a combination of pull ups and pushing on the bag I started to free myself but was unable to climb the muddy bank or get any grip on it.
Alternating lying flat and pulling myself onto the bag I managed to crawl back the way I’d come probably about 20 yards before I felt confident enough to try and stand up.
It was not until I sat on the edge of the bank that I realised just how much effort it had taken to crawl out of the mud I was shaking.
Been a lot more respectful of mud since then, Mark.in reply to: Ethics and hunting public land #56573In hunting as in so many things in life we throw technology at it to make life easier, ATV’s, trail-cams, compound bows, telescopic sights these and a hundred other things make life easier because we no longer have to do it the hard way or learn the basics.
Perhaps the greatest legacy Traditional Bowhunting can have is teaching and practicing the basics, how to set a camp, scouting, tracking, woodcraft, butchering, meat preservation and respect for the nature and people we meet in it. Without them those that come after us will have to rediscover these things or rely on technology.
It’s not what we know it’s what we share that makes a difference.
Gone a bit off topic but that’s where the earlier posts have taken me, Mark.
in reply to: Group sizes? #56558Rocks, Good luck, I look forward to hearing how you get on with the bears.
Mark.
in reply to: Online versus Paper Subscription #54294I don’t know if it’s a generational thing but I much prefer the printed version, although the digital format is very good personally I feel happier being able to just pick up my copy and take it with me wherever I go.
Having said that I subscribe to both but won’t access the digital format until my hard copy has arrived it’s just so much more satisfying.Might change my user name to Luddite.
in reply to: good old mushroom #47902I like puff balls fried get them small.
In France they have so many deaths from eating the ‘wrong’ mushrooms there is a facility that allows you to take a picture send it as a text and an expert will advise you if it’s safe to eat or not, I think the service is free as it’s cheaper than hospital.
Mark.
in reply to: change or stay? #47891Newguy, I agree with all of the above I would also add that using traditional gear has a life and pace of it’s own, relax enjoy what you are using you have a lifetime to try other bows, when it’s time to change you wont have to ask the question.
Mark.
in reply to: Wood Arrow Build Along "Finished" #47882Mark ‘DD’, enjoyed your thread, admire your skill and the finished article. It’s highlighted my failings when building wood arrows, not enough attention to detail in the early stages.
The foam brush was a revelation I just cut squares of foam and then proceed to get sealer over everything.
For 6 months I’ve been trying to reclaim my den! this has made me more determined to get in there and have a go.
Mark ‘P’
in reply to: Traditonal Archery Store?? #45434I had an instructor many years ago whose pet saying was ‘pain never hurt anybody’ he wasn’t right but nobody ever questioned him.
Mark.
in reply to: The ugliest moccasins ever! #42063I really like them.
That Bert has a wicked sense of humour.
Try gortex liners and how about a pair of sandals to slip on when things get uncomfortable, no need to take the mocs off then.Mark.
in reply to: Traditonal Archery Store?? #38130I flew home from Switzerland on Saturday every other person getting on in Zurich either had an arm in a sling or was on crutches, take care on the white stuff.
Mark.
in reply to: What's in your pack? #19478Can’t add much to the above, I have a huge rucksack it the truck that rarely sees the light of day but holds everything needed to support an infantry squad for ten days, I decant into a 30 ltr. Pack whatever I feel is necessary as and when. Only things of interest are:
1 Ltr trauma pads 2 off, any more than that and I’m beyond caring, truth to tell more than a ltr. and I’m history don’t do blood lose well.
Rubber inner tube cut into ½” x 4” strips, burns well even when wet, best fire lighter known to man.
Bivvy sheet, my comfort blanket.
Dried sausage and bread, tea and an old metal mug to brew up in.
Note book, pen and pencil.
Water bottle with a 2 mu. filter.
That’s about all I can add, oh camera I keep forgetting the thing.
Mark.in reply to: Big Thick Soft Warm Wool Sweater #19464Good wools never cheap but it will last a life time, my wife knitted me a sweater, seriously heavy duty before we were married (26 years ago) I’m still wearing it now literally. It even saved an old spaniel when she got hypothermic.
Never underestimate the power of sheep.
Mark.
in reply to: Mechanical Advantage question #16734I had a brief conversation with Daniel aka Standingbear regarding single bevel with a convex grind and he suggested that it would make for a well supported cutting edge.
I would guess manufacturers harden broadheads before grinding so wonder if they would sell you some ‘blanks’, make an interesting project.
Looking forward to the good doctors return, Mark.
in reply to: TBM Arrived Yesterday! #16718Happy birthday Patrick, for yesterday.
Mark.
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