Last weekend, we had incredibly good weather. Took advantage of it by spending time with my family outside.

It was pricey, but worth it...went to a pick your own farm. Strawberries & sweet cherries are in season. Tarts cherries should be ready to pick in a week or two.

This is a fun activity if you have children. My college aged kid still loves going to pick.

Now it's time to make some jam & perhaps pies.

My birthday is tomorrow, when I visited my Dad this week he gifted me a 2005 Bear bow. It’s already killed 20+ deer, rusted bolts, single pin sight, but still going strong.

I’ve been practicing, gotta adjust the sights as I think the got loose in transit. But at 20 yards I’ve got a pretty decent group.

Come mid-September I’ll be back in GA on one of his plots to kill my first deer with a bow. At 41 years old it’s never too late to connect with a loved one. As many of yall might not like my personality I still love the brotherhood we have here. It’s gotten me through some times and I feel I’m a better person for it.

Sights need adjusting up and right.

Happy birthday (tomorrow), Mr. Otto!

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Happy birthday (tomorrow), Mr. Otto!

Thanks, Dan.

You’re a good man and a good friend, maybe we can get together before I move to Wisconsin in February.

I appreciate the compliment, thank you.
Where was that artillery museum you mentioned a while back? Danville?

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Originally posted by vthoky:
I appreciate the compliment, thank you.
Where was that artillery museum you mentioned a while back? Danville?

I don’t remember the exact reference but the NRA museum is close to us. The National museum of the U.S. Army, the Army Ordnance museum is Aberdeen,I also visited the Naval Aviation museum recently when I went home to Pensacola.

Again, sorry I don’t recall the exact reference I made.

Perhaps the AAF tank museum just North of Danville?

j, happy B-D. How is Jelly and Nut getting along
On your new bow. May want to take it to a good bow shop and have a new string put on it. You do not want to have it break under tension. Also, get some string wax.

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
j, happy B-D. How is Jelly and Nut getting along
On your new bow. May want to take it to a good bow shop and have a new string put on it. You do not want to have it break under tension. Also, get some string wax.

ORC,
Been waxing it 3 times a day and letting it heat in the sun a bit, in the shade of course, not letting the limbs sit in direct heat.

And yeah, the strings are 5 years old now, but I’ve fired it about 100 times and I might wait to take my first deer on the old strings for sentimental value before replacing.

Jelly and Peanut are getting along great, peanut is way more relaxed that Jel as a puppy but I think that’s because she is emulating Jelly. She gives jelly shit, one area of concern is the puppy growls when jelly approaches a bone or food, but won’t do it when I reach down. She also won’t do it when the little one reaches in so I think we’re okay. Jelly also grabs her by the neck and moves her when she’s serious.

The puppy’s mom was about half of jelly’s size so I have no concerns that my dominant Jel will become the Beta. But I also want to make sure the little one doesn’t get aggressive with humans at the food bowl or toys.

My two daughters… 3 if you count Jelly in the side background, she’s never too far from the food.



She’s a resourceful little punk…

Took my oldest daughter to Chocolate World today in Hershey. My best friend joined us.

She and I have been duo recently and it’s been fantastic. She’s an amazing young lady, even laid in bed with me to watch some movies and giving me hugs. Something she doesn’t do. It’s been a really good time.

My wife and I had 7 YO and 4 YO grandsons for a 12 day visit. It was amazing. The best part was when we went by boat to an on the water concert. I look back at the 7 YO and he has this amazing look of contentment. Then he looks at me with an I love you look and gives me a little I love you wave. I've rehashed that moment about 50 times already.

Nothing happier than a cockatoo with a frenchfry.

This is Willow. She's 31 years old. She came to us last September after her human daddy passed away.

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Nothing happier than a cockatoo with a frenchfry.

This is Willow. She's 31 years old. She came to us last September after her human daddy passed away.

31 years old just seems crazy, not sure why that’s so cool to think about. Lots of animals have longer lifespans but it just seems really neat to think about the lifetime of an animal so smart.

I was just imagining how awesome of French Fries the French rugby team would get following their gold medal win. Probably won't enjoy them as much as Willow.

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31 years old just seems crazy, not sure why that’s so cool to think about. Lots of animals have longer lifespans but it just seems really neat to think about the lifetime of an animal so smart.

My Iris is 47. And is still just as playful as Cici who is 12.
Iris could live past 60.
Cici can actually communicate in English. This morning she asked for a shower.
Daddy, Cici shower shower. And when we for to the shower she said shower then step up.
They are so smart.

Screaming Cockatoo: My apologies if you posted it earlier, what type or species is the lovely Willow?

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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
Nothing happier than a cockatoo with a frenchfry.

<Eddie Murphy voice> “I got McDonalds…and you can’t have none!”

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Screaming Cockatoo: My apologies if you posted it earlier, what type or species is the lovely Willow?

Willow is a Goffins cockatoo. Like Coco was and Cici and Iris are.

We now have 6 of these little hellians.
Nothing will ever love you like a cockatoo.
And they're all so different. Each one has their own little cockatoo personality.


Patriot Yes, they do love a french fry!

Attended a 150 basic pistol class at gunsite last week. Having done some other classes there before typical class is 12-20 students. A couple friends bailed due to medical issues, and for various reasons the class ended up being just 3 of us with a first class instructor- managed to fit almost all the curriculum of the 5 day class in the 3 days.
Went to a charity shotgun match a couple months ago for a good cause, had an enjoyable day and nice lunch, then won the raffle shotgun.

I see posts on the web all the time, and agree if you have a roof over your head, food on your table and a loved one to share it with in peace you are richer than you think