Now that I’m retired, I’ve been looking for something to keep me occupied. When Remnar was out a few summers ago, he brought along a drone and shot some really nice video of the farm. That idea stuck with me, so when I was asked what I wanted for my … Continue reading →
Back in the spring, I had just come from the appointment with the oncologist where I had scheduled my Chemo treatments. I drove out to the farm and went turkey hunting the next day. I bagged a nice gob and then. . . well, I spent a good long time … Continue reading →
I was able to get down to camp fairly early on Friday. By the time Moose and #1 granddaughter, Mooselette arrived, I had already managed to get two more deer rifles sighted in. Both the 8X57 Mauser and the 7mm-08 are ready for Rifle Season. Blacksmith and I went to … Continue reading →
When the surgeon told me last summer that I had cancer, the first thing I asked him was whether or not I could be in my stand for the November Rifle Opener. He said I undoubtedly could. He was true to his word. Last season, I shot a respectable buck … Continue reading →
Walking out from the Honey Hole the other day presented me with a bit of a logistics problem. I had only a half-mile or so to walk, but I was schlepping a 23 lb bird on my back. I am due to start chemo on Monday, and I must admit … Continue reading →
From Quora How Do You Ask for Permission to Hunt? I am not going to put myself forward as an expert. However, I am a guy who spent 20 years asking for permission before getting my own land. I’m now on the other side of the deal. Let me tell … Continue reading →
While the storms on Saturday did not do any real harm to the place, The Farm did get hit pretty hard. Blacksmith took a picture of a tree that fell across the road next to the Dairy Barn. It looks like the road is blocked. I notified the Sheriff’s Department. … Continue reading →
There are days where it seems the intentions of the Almighty are playing against you. Everything has gone about as good as it can get these past couple of months. I found my problem “down there” at an early enough time that there may likely be no complications going forward. … Continue reading →
Over the weekend, we celebrated our 20th Anniversary at the farm. Angus, Moose, Mooselette, and KYHillChick all came down along with Remnar and his lovely wife, Moondance. The highlight of the trip was going out to the Thoughtful Spot and enjoying my 20th Anniversary cup of coffee with Mooselette in … Continue reading →
This is the 20th anniversary of our finding of the farm. I had been looking for hunting property since the early ’80s. Either I could not come up with the money or the property was too far out or it had something really wrong with it. Every winter, while I … Continue reading →
We have been on our usual summer hiatus from camp. There has not been all that much going on. Moose, Angus, and the Mooselette all went up to Michigan to fish. I’ve been spending the time with KYHillChick trying to get moved out of our old house. I managed to … Continue reading →
Mac, a 24hourCampfire regular asked “How Has Your Point of View on Hunting Changed as you aged?” The problem is that you take 40 years and try to distill it all down, it ends up with something like: “WWII happened because Hitler invaded Poland. The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and … Continue reading →
No, I didn’t get attacked by cicadas.No, I did not fall down the well. I’ve been fine and fit. All is well. I’ve just been busy. The day job has been extra busy since the end of Turkey Season, but the main thing keeping me away has been moving. It’s … Continue reading →
