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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 20:02:25 GMT -5
Who is capable of cycling from CA to IN in seven days or walking in 29? Did I misunderstand something?
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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 19:58:56 GMT -5
I got fish the easy way. A buddy gave me a bag of fresh walleye fillets they caught on the Detroit R. 😉 I offered some crappie fillets to a landowner the other day. He said the only fish he eats is from Kingfish or Lond John's. I was absolutely speechless. He won't drink whiskey or eat smoked meat either, but will drink cheap beer by the gallon.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 19:49:59 GMT -5
My brother has some that have a small cylinder on the rear legs that allow for limited rocking. Those will be the next ones I buy. I don't feel like I'm sitting in a sling and the rocking is somewhat peaceful to me.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 4:59:31 GMT -5
I think the only news worth watching is local news. At least you'll get a decent weather report, hear about local sports, local crime, local issues, etc. relatively accurately and mostly unbiased. When it comes to national news and the big players, they all have an agenda so you should probably just watch the one you agree with most so as not to elevate your blood pressure too far. Well said. I was just listening to a story about the NPR bias/whistleblower. How do we stop our tax dollars from funding this propaganda outlet? Coincidentally, there is a new report out that some Republican Senators, led by Marsha Blackburn of TN, are proposing a bill to cut public funding for NPR. That would be the end since NPR is funded 100% by the public.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 4:53:28 GMT -5
I saw a bass on a bed. Bluegills will be spawning next month. Usually they spawn here in June. A whole month early, same for the bass. The "rule of thumb" around here (S. IN), according to the old timers, is that bluegill spawn starts at the May full moon. Probably because they spawn the entire month and the full moon is a convenient topic to argue about. I cleaned a bunch of crappie Sunday that were loaded with eggs. The few bluegill did not have any.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 17, 2024 4:47:00 GMT -5
I think the only news worth watching is local news. At least you'll get a decent weather report, hear about local sports, local crime, local issues, etc. relatively accurately and mostly unbiased. When it comes to national news and the big players, they all have an agenda so you should probably just watch the one you agree with most so as not to elevate your blood pressure too far. Well said. I was just listening to a story about the NPR bias/whistleblower. How do we stop our tax dollars from funding this propaganda outlet?
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Post by beermaker on Apr 15, 2024 20:35:34 GMT -5
If we are going to be honest, they are all somewhat biased and unreliable. Tucker is often in a different world, Hannity gets a bit dramatic, Alex Jones is a whacko, etc. On the other side, Joy(less) Reid knows nothing but RACISM!, Joe Scarborough is a straight up A-hole, Don Lemon is perhaps one of the dumbest individuals ever given a spot on the news, etc.
One of the most disappointing things I witnessed as my mother (RIP) grew older was her watching The damn View religiously. That is perhaps the greatest concentration of morons ever assembled. Who the hell are Sonny Hostin and Joy Behar and why are they on TV? Not far behind is my FIL. If MSNBC warned of a snow storm for Texas in July, he would believe it. I promised my dear, late, MIL that I would not debate politics with him unless provoked. I do my best, but it's almost impossible sometimes.
"It's not that liberals are bad people, it's that they believe so many things that are not true." -President Ronald Reagan
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Post by beermaker on Apr 15, 2024 5:03:58 GMT -5
I read where one of Biden's press Secs. blamed Trump for the most recent Iran/Israel conflict. Has Biden EVER accepted responsibility for ANY of his failures?
There's at least one anti-Trump/pro-Biden member on here. What say you?
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Post by beermaker on Apr 15, 2024 4:43:04 GMT -5
Brought home 32 yesterday after battling the wind for two hours. The wind got so bad that it was not worth fighting anymore. Most were crappie and a few bluegill. All caught on a variety of jigs and color seemed to be the main difference. The female crappie were about to pop.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 15, 2024 4:39:38 GMT -5
Not a very good question.
Is the proposal to have three months of any weapon to mirror archery? Or two weeks of any weapon to mirror firearms?
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Post by beermaker on Apr 14, 2024 8:51:30 GMT -5
I worked with a guy that liked to take trips to Atlantic City, NJ. I don't know how often he took a pistol with him, but the last time he did and left it in the hotel room. He realized that when he was on the road home, but just a few miles from the hotel. His wife called the hotel to inform them that they were on the way back to pick up a handgun that was accidentally left in the room. They were met by local and state police upon arrival. He was cuffed and stuffed after a brief interrogation. He spent a few nights in jail and was fined several thousand $$. I don't know what the end result was, but I know he was facing some serious charges.
I know, it's on him to know the law, but he was nothing more than a very nice person that made a mistake.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 13, 2024 7:05:50 GMT -5
Did the income tax rate go up? My wife and I made just enough more to bump into the next bracket. So, yes, our rate went up. Also, the IRS continually reduces and caps what can be deducted. Now, I politely answered your reasonable question. Your turn.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 11, 2024 20:16:30 GMT -5
I would like to ask what I consider a fair question: Who do YOU trust more with OUR economy? Trump or Biden? It's a one-word answer, please. Meanwhile, I just wrote the largest check to date for our income taxes since my wife and I got married. Quick math tells me that our income is NOT keeping up with what we pay in Federal tax.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 9, 2024 4:54:56 GMT -5
Bluegills were 8 to 8 1/4" long. No big ones this time. All bluegills still alive and flopping when cleaning started at 9:30. Fish were in there 5 to 5 1/2 hours. Anytime I keep fish to eat, we have a cooler of ice in the boat and fish go straight on the ice when caught. Chilling them down firms them up and makes them easier to clean, plus keeps the meat in good shape. I agree 100% Cleaning cold fish is way less messy as well.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 8, 2024 18:38:12 GMT -5
I shoot 100 grains in my Optima RIFLE and it has a pretty good thump. Don't think that I would enjoy shooting a pistol with that load. The gun would handle it, but my 75 year old frame would likely protest. By the way, my optima has one of the best triggers of any of my hunting guns. Had a buddy who put a pistol grip on an 870, no butt stock, we were messing around one day shooting clays and he pulled that out. I had a #8 shot loaded. Thought it wouldn't punch that hard, I will never use that gun again unless I was being chased by zombies and it was my ABSOLUTE last resort! My former B.I.L. had a 12 bullpup loaded with slugs. I shot it once and set it down. I would not shoot that again unless in defense of my home and family.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 8, 2024 4:49:55 GMT -5
SC just had too much depth and too much talent.
I was excited to watch Purdue until I learned that tip off is at 9:20. I've always thought that playing the Super Bowl on Sunday was officially the dumbest idea. The NCAA has managed to dethrone the NFL.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 3, 2024 4:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the info. I'll try vac sealing this season.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 3, 2024 4:46:23 GMT -5
I talked to a buddy in Oklahoma. They are going to a deer bundle. archery, muzzleloader, rifle 6 deer total, 2 archery, 1 muzzleloader, 3 rifle, around $150. That's the only license that will be available for residents. If yoiu don't hunt with all 3 weapons or just only shoot 1 deer, too bad. Pay the $150ish. This seems discouraging and probably prohibitive for some. Probably a bargain for those who participate in multiple seasons and want to harvest multiple deer. But, think about the guy who just wants one or two to feed the family or a college student who can only hunt over Thanksgiving break. Out-of-state costs have recently kept me from hunting in KY. I have a standing invitation to hunt 90 acres about an hour from my house. I would be the only person hunting the farm. The landowner does not hunt and does not want non-family around his livestock. However, the last time I checked, it would cost me roughly $350 to legally hunt there. Combine that with fuel cost and travel time, I can't justify hunting there. I can't imagine paying $550 to hunt in Indiana. Just my thoughts.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 2, 2024 5:45:15 GMT -5
Does anyone vacuum seal their fresh fish? If so, are you satisfied with the results.
I always freeze mine in zip lock bags and water, which is a royal pain in the rump. I have a good vacuum sealer and am thinking about trying that instead. Opinions have been mixed on other forums.
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Post by beermaker on Apr 1, 2024 5:41:46 GMT -5
Went to a new property Saturday and kept 18 crappie and one bluegill. The crappie were 9"-12" and very healthy. All were caught from the bank using different color curly tail jigs and a plastic minnow. The minnow and white jig seemed to attract the most attention. I caught these in about 90 minutes.
I can't wait to get back to this place again. The pond is (according to the owner) about eight acres and full of fish. He owns or leases land with five other ponds. There is good bank access to this one almost all around and the surrounding vegetation is well established. It should stay clean after heavy rains. I've studied the other ponds via Google Earth and I'm anxious to visit two of the other ones.
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