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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #7909

Pics looked good to me Mike! But I’m on my second rum…:wink:

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #7853

[quote=colmike]Here are photos[/quote

Very nice! I wish I could see leather like that! Great job Duncan!

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in reply to: Red dot #61178

Great idea Mike! Longest shot (rifle) I made on a whitetail was just shy of 400 yards using that same principle. I try to vision that when I shoot my bow.

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in reply to: Practice in Less than Ideal Conditions #58641

One should always practice in less than ideal conditions. “Train the way you fight, fight the way you train” is what my military bud always says. Lance Armstrong used to train in the crappiest of crappiest conditions for that reason.

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in reply to: Signs of Spring? #58544

March 20, first day of spring!:?

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in reply to: What's in your daypack? #47486

pothunter wrote: Chorizo, why don’t Leatherman have awls anymore, my close up eyesight is crap now so a magnifying glass is really useful for thorns.

A mate that’s paranoid about getting lost and going hungry.

Sense of humor and a brew kit.

Hard candy, in the bottom of my pack otherwise it just gets eaten.

Spare truck key and cash.

Tabasco, wetwipes, spare dog whistle.

‘Dostoyevsky saved my life’ Don, did you use him as a fire lighter? or paste the pages together as a shelter?

Happy trails, Mark.

Your “spare tuck key” is invaluable!! Probably one of the most important pieces of gear! When I hunt with a partner, he gets the spare, or I stash it somewhere close to the truck in a spot we both know.

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in reply to: Wolves and Rivers Video #43828

This is the study I referred to.

http://www.outdoorhub.com/opinions/the-future-of-north-american-wolves-interview-with-dr-valerius-geist/

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in reply to: Wolves and Rivers Video #43812

I read a study on wolves on another local site by a fellow named Val Geist, not sure if I got his name right, apologies if I didn’t, but it was a really good read! Will post it if I can find it. It is about when wolves come into a habitated area ( people), how they work their way through the food sources, and eventually end up eating out of dumps, livestock and pets. A friend of mine who lives rurally in a neighboring province has noted just that, telling me she saw wolves eating a deer in front of her home! They have pets, livestock and kids.

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in reply to: Signs of Spring? #43198

I am looking forward to warmer temps and barefoot running, but one thing I will definitely miss is the the smell of various wood burning stoves I encounter along my route. Birch is awesome, pine reminds me of hunting camp!! Puts me in my happy place!

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in reply to: NAMES #43194

colmike wrote: I believe Web Mother has spoken–so let it be done:D Besides most of us can relate to that call sign.

What x-rated version of snow white?

Google will answer that for you Mike. That’s how I found out, was going to post a link, but….! Lol

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in reply to: Spring fever #42044

David Petersen wrote: Grumpy — Well at least you have that great Mass. maple syrup to help you through the long winters. I’m lucky to have a friend (Ted Williams) who has a son who owns a maple grove and every few years, if I beg properly, I get a jug for xmas. While I don’t claim to own the experience in maple syrup that I do in whisky (and other good stuff), IMO the Mass variety is hands-down the best.

Of course, in the interest of self-education and fairness, if anyone reading this is from another maple syrup-producing area, U.S. or Canada, and wishes to argue that yours is better, just send me a pm and I’ll generously supply my mailing address so’s you can send along a sample. A guy can never get enough education in maple syrup, whisky … or all the other of life’s good stuff. 😀

Well Dave, I would gladly oblige you, but maple syrup here (Alberta) is like pope’s teeth on a whorehouse!

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in reply to: NAMES #41988

After reading your reply to the sleeping pad thread by Dave, I’m going with “Half Pint”!!

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in reply to: Signs of Spring? #41977

Last night’s run. -24C and windy! Yup, pretty sure it’s spring somewhere, no here though…

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in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #41649

Sinawalli also mentioned the Exped pads, which are really nice. They up the “R” value even more by adding down into the mix. But, they are not cheap. No good quality pad is, in my experience. Comfort, durability and lightweight generally come at a cost.

Did forget to mention that they aren’t cheap! Mine was a Xmas gift. I have used it in some very cold winter camps, and found it awesome. A bit of a pain to inflate using the bag, and you have to make sure the valves are screwed tight.

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in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #41559

I’m with Smith on this Dave! I have a Therma rest for many years now, and have beat the crap out of it. Still going strong. Slept a few times on gravel, to no avail. I also have a Downmat 9 DLX, expedition mat. Inflates about 2.5″ thick, has goose down insulation in it,carry bag is used to inflate it in cold temps, and rolls up like a dry bag and is waterproof. Can be stuff for a pillow as well.Weight isn’t real nasty.

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