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Cool survival trinket...
http://www.survivalstraps.com/survivalbracelets.html These are cool -- rugged bracelets made from 550lb. paracord. Not that I find myself in need of 20 feet of paracord very frequently, but if I ever did, this would be a good way to make sure I had it...
Posted: 12-16-2008 11:32 by Chris | with 2 comment(s)
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Back to reality, unfortunately...
Well, having had the last week and a half off work, today I am dealing with the reality that I have to return to the grind tomorrow. I spent a few days in the UP with Matt hunting at the Sand Ridge deer camp (one 6-point taken, no one else saw anything...
Posted: 11-25-2007 12:09 by Chris | with 2 comment(s)
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Yikes, here we go...
http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/04/i_want_to_clear.html Reading the article and several comments following reinforces to me that ignorance and fear are extremely dangerous. When I say ignorance, I am not trying to insult anyone, I am only referring...
Posted: 04-17-2007 13:50 by Chris | with no comments
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I think this is evidence that I'm addicted
I am sitting outside tonight installing a clean machine image on a laptop HDD for a demo I have to give this Friday (enjoying the record warm temperature we suddenly have today) and I keep hearing a sound that makes me want to jump up and get on a camo...
Posted: 03-26-2007 22:44 by Chris | with no comments
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Tower Shoot
I participated in a shooting event this weekend that was unlike any other I have tried -- a pheasant tower shoot. What is it? Before I decided if I wanted to do it, I did a little searching, and it sounds like there are different varieties, but they all...
Posted: 03-19-2007 16:06 by Chris | with no comments
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What's going on?
I've been bad about posting for a while again, so I'll give the whirlwind update: Since Caleb's hospital visit and our subsequent home improvements, things have been quiet. I spent a weekend in Grand Rapids, travelling to Allegan county both...
Posted: 02-05-2007 15:28 by Chris | with no comments
Merry late Christmas to me
Last night, Joshua and I headed to Cabela's so I could pick up some licenses, and when I got there, I discovered they had a firearms sale going on. I have been toying with the idea of procuring a shotgun for myself for years, but had never acted on...
Posted: 01-05-2007 11:52 by Chris | with no comments
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Deer Camp
Got back yesterday from several days at the Sand Ridge Gang Deer Camp with Matt. I missed on a long shot at a small 5-point buck on Thursday morning, and never saw antlers again. We saw a lot of does and had a good time hanging out. Saturday we ventured...