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Post by deadeer on Sept 20, 2023 21:20:14 GMT -5
I'm not enthused about warm weather hunting either. But, being it's a special time for the youngsters, I'll sacrifice any way I can. Breaking down a deer either completely, or partially and finishing later is fine with me. I'll even consider taking one in to be processed if it is good sized and worth it. I got a sore back again now, so that is a real possibility if successful.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 20, 2023 13:21:24 GMT -5
Nice! 👍👍👍⬆️⬆️⬆️
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Post by deadeer on Sept 19, 2023 18:00:30 GMT -5
Trying the smoker again. Not much of a meat selection on hand. Sometimes those are the best meals!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 18, 2023 23:18:34 GMT -5
I finally looked at the schedule. New Prairie-Plymouth middle school game is Sept 26. I have a 6th grade volleyball game that night at home, but may be able to catch the second half or tail end. I’ll try to find you if I can get there. Pretty sure I can pick out Luke. Not sure of your start time. Unfortunately I won't be there. I'm only gonna be able to take off work for the last game.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 17, 2023 21:33:44 GMT -5
I think New Prairie plays Plymouth (my kids school) at the middle school level. My son is now a freshman, with a whole new set of teams to play. Let me know if they play, I’ll do my best to watch that one. Around here, New Prairie was always known for some monster kids on the line. Good for Luke for keeping that fear alive. He is a big boy. I finally looked at the schedule. New Prairie-Plymouth middle school game is Sept 26.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 17, 2023 19:56:47 GMT -5
And I’m sitting here on my back deck watching four of them feed up in trees, but I just don’t want to mess with cleaning and eating them. Skin them right away when still warm, and it goes way easier.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 17, 2023 9:40:51 GMT -5
Sign me up. Not ready for it at all, but am slowly getting there. I heard that!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 17, 2023 9:38:17 GMT -5
I guess I forgot to update this past week. Record is 1-2 now. The rest of the season is in trouble. The quarterback got sacked early on, and broke his foot. He was the star of the team, not only a good arm, but fast legs. So now they really got to grind it out to the finish. It hasnt dampened Luke's spirits (that he's shown). One of life's lessons at its finest!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 17, 2023 9:31:38 GMT -5
Luke will be behind the trigger next weekend. Hopefully he can get an opportunity. He is a real crack shot. Any mature deer will be in serious trouble. As big as he is, thought he might use a stick!!! Hope his football is going well! Lol, yeah he can probably wrestle one down bare handed now.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 16, 2023 6:47:31 GMT -5
Sounds like a cartoon series is coming soon. Lol. Hang in there!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 16, 2023 0:20:29 GMT -5
Luke will be behind the trigger next weekend. Hopefully he can get an opportunity. He is a real crack shot. Any mature deer will be in serious trouble.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 15, 2023 11:10:31 GMT -5
I had to dig mine out and look again. I bought a Hatsan hand pump on the recommendation of Omegahunter after my bad luck with the el-cheapos. It's working great still after a couple years of light use.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 15, 2023 10:15:12 GMT -5
I used a cheap hand pump from Amazon. It was my 3rd one. First fell apart in the package on way here, 2nd was too hard to pump, and the current one is great. It's a 3 stage also. The reviews say you either get a good one, or broken one, and they were right. Lol. Around $80.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 14, 2023 13:14:19 GMT -5
Nice, congrats on that lifestyle change. Your knocking it out, I need to do the same and get back to it some. Your post may have started a little something...keep it up. SF Woody Good deal. I am a new person these days compared to a year ago.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 13, 2023 18:34:13 GMT -5
I had a piece of metal ground out of my eye before. Not too bad. Kinda itched when doing it. It all depends on your idea of fun. Lol.
Seriously, hope it turns out top notch!
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Post by deadeer on Sept 12, 2023 22:29:49 GMT -5
I would support banning lead. What are you going to use in your rimfire? I know of only one 22LR offering from CCI. That's going to put a pretty high demand on one source of ammo. And don't know of any for the 17 HMR or 17 Mach II. If they ban lead, they better let me spend 50 years getting rid of what I spent 50 years accumulating. Yep, same here, and I ain't handing it over.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 12, 2023 11:49:13 GMT -5
I've added about 10# since my lowest point. Clothes fitting great, and pants really loose. So, banking on some muscle gains. Overall, feeling great.
In 2015, I lost my CDL. My neck measured too large, with obesity markers, so that required a sleep study to see if I had sleep apnea. My insurance wouldnt cover it, and I didnt need my CDL for my job, so I let it go. Stupid now looking back.
New company requiring a DOT physical for employment (even tho we've been employees for months now.)
Anyway, I took my DOT physical this morning, and PASSED that sucker!!! I had to declare that I HAD diabetes, and HAD high cholesterol, and then answer a slew of questions about them. That doc was skeptical how I reversed those conditions and wanted proof. I pulled up my last test results on my phone, and he acted dumbfounded. LOL. So, he wants my doc to sign off me not needing meds for those conditions anymore on his own form. So, when that's completed, hopefully I can start moving forward to get my CDL back, maybe.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 12, 2023 11:35:51 GMT -5
The 2nd game is in the books. It was the make up game after being cancelled from the heat a couple weeks ago.
Started off bad for us, 22-0 at the half. The coach must have lit a fire under their butts. He put Luke in at center. Luke said he played hard, and made a few tackles early on defense. They scored 16pts, but LaPorte scored as well, and the final was 38-16 I think they said. I could not attend.
Luke and other kids picked up on some chatter. His name got mentioned in conversation. The opposing coach said Luke was a monster, and played real strong.
Sounds like his efforts are being noticed! Go Luke!
3rd game tonight in Mishawaka area.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 10, 2023 21:10:45 GMT -5
Butter and coarse sea salt for me nowadays on steak. It's a very favorable combo. I've found real salt is not your enemy.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 10, 2023 13:13:00 GMT -5
I made a pot of the brisket chili I've mentioned before. It's pretty dang good! I used half burger and half brisket.
Next, I'm gonna finish a casserole of chili in the smoker to suck up some flavor.
I'm sure brisket that was made in a real smoker, with a richer flavor, would only be better yet. In the meantime, Big Z is still cranking out the goodness as is. 😋
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