At least there was no classes in session in this one. A panicked buck crashing into a class full of 7th graders could have been messy. Maybe I should write my congress critters and tell them we need to establish deer free zones for our schools. If it saves just one life...I'll be amazed. Just goes to show how easy it can be to get into a building if you ignore the polite conventions.
They missed out on a golden opportunity to educate the kids though. The p.e. department could have harvested the deer with their archery supplies. (Do schools still have archery classes? Mine did, favorite part of gym every year). The biology teacher could have done the field dressing and dissection. (Way easier to see all the fiddly bits than on a frog). The home ec department could have shown the kids some basic food processing, and the chemistry department could have tanned the hide.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Not recommended
Falling down a half flight of ice covered steps. Especially with a full size 9 @ 5o'clock.
Got lucky though. Happened before in 2007. (without the 9) Back then I spent 3 months off work and in physical therapy. I'm moving slowly the morning after. But I'm moving.
Got lucky though. Happened before in 2007. (without the 9) Back then I spent 3 months off work and in physical therapy. I'm moving slowly the morning after. But I'm moving.
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Unsuccessful weekend
I struck out deer hunting this weekend. Luckily venison is a luxury rather than a necessary staple of the family diet.
It was at least a beautiful day to be in the field.
One of my bigger sources of frustration this season was our wildlife division's modified shooting hours. They quietly shortened the legal hours... removing the traditionally second most productive time of the day.
Last year they rolled out digital deer check. I wonder how many people are going to self report themselves as criminals with the new system.
It was at least a beautiful day to be in the field.
One of my bigger sources of frustration this season was our wildlife division's modified shooting hours. They quietly shortened the legal hours... removing the traditionally second most productive time of the day.
Last year they rolled out digital deer check. I wonder how many people are going to self report themselves as criminals with the new system.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
First project of the new year complete
My first attempt at leather work. Seems secure so far.
I'll be remaking this design once I locate some heavier leather. I accidentally ordered split cowhide. Still a fun little project and a learning experience.
I'll be remaking this design once I locate some heavier leather. I accidentally ordered split cowhide. Still a fun little project and a learning experience.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Goals
For 2013 I resolve to get 4 (or more of course) new or novice shooters to the range to learn the fun available in safe gun handling. Already have my first guy lined up. I'm no expert but I can drill him on the 4 rules and teach him at least a few of the mechanics.
I resolve to learn to reload my own ammo. This is an ongoing project. I've got a second hand press. Fair amount of used brass. Dies to fit some of my brass. Lots of dies in calibers I don't own. But given one thing and another I hadn't bought any small pistol primers before December. I might be out of luck on that until the furor dies down.
Canning. I need to learn the art of pressure canning. I've a fair garden given the tiny plot I'm working with, and I'm ashamed to admit I left a fair bit of useable food to waste in the garden again this year.
Looking back over this I guess my goals are knowledge transfers. I think I can be happy with that. Especially since I can fulfill them while spending more time with family and friends.
I resolve to learn to reload my own ammo. This is an ongoing project. I've got a second hand press. Fair amount of used brass. Dies to fit some of my brass. Lots of dies in calibers I don't own. But given one thing and another I hadn't bought any small pistol primers before December. I might be out of luck on that until the furor dies down.
Canning. I need to learn the art of pressure canning. I've a fair garden given the tiny plot I'm working with, and I'm ashamed to admit I left a fair bit of useable food to waste in the garden again this year.
Looking back over this I guess my goals are knowledge transfers. I think I can be happy with that. Especially since I can fulfill them while spending more time with family and friends.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas to all. Or happy Hanukkah. Looking forward to having a house full of kids this afternoon. Then in a few days I'll be traveling to see my parents and my brother's family.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Conversations
Seems like you can't trip over any corner of the American focused internet these days without someone spouting about the need to have a conversation about guns these days. Unless you've been living under a rock you've read Larry Correia's wonderful opinion on the matter.
But it seems like the American people has decided definitively on gun control with their wallets. Clearly they want guns and magazines under their control. You can't find an Ar or M4 pattern at any commercial retailer these days. Ditto on the magazines.
In fact I have to admit one of my long cherished suppositions is totally wrong in at least a few instances. I always thought government couldn't stimulate the economy without resorting to force or cronyism. But just a few words from our esteemed leaders and I expect that folks in gun manufacture are all pulling overtime. Soon orders will be shipped, and transported, and restocked. The economy is stimulated.
But it seems like the American people has decided definitively on gun control with their wallets. Clearly they want guns and magazines under their control. You can't find an Ar or M4 pattern at any commercial retailer these days. Ditto on the magazines.
In fact I have to admit one of my long cherished suppositions is totally wrong in at least a few instances. I always thought government couldn't stimulate the economy without resorting to force or cronyism. But just a few words from our esteemed leaders and I expect that folks in gun manufacture are all pulling overtime. Soon orders will be shipped, and transported, and restocked. The economy is stimulated.
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