Western Hunting & Travel Adventures

Trip two pheasant hunting

2009-11-09T09:14:00.001-07:00

Camp spot for our Nebraska hunting adventures..

Hunted for two days, encountered some birds but,( knocked one down), the dogs could not find him in the very thick CRP grass, all others were, very spooky.
No corn has been harvested making finding birds difficult, we will return after harvest and hunt again..

Opening day of Pheasasnt Season

2009-11-06T18:33:00.001-07:00

On Oct 30th.
After waiting for interstate 76 to open after the blizzard on Friday

After about 9:30 am the interstate was opened from Denver to Nebraska

Libby, Cody and I left for the southwest area of Nebraska, with the camper in tow and anticipating a slow drive.

We drove the whole route, only to find just wet and dry roads, the trip was uneventful (thank goodness)

We are set up at a new spot for hunting from, I will post a picture latter.

With the very wet roads, we managed to get around, (only sliding into the ditch once) a total of 10 pheasants were harvested despite standing crops, very good opening weekend..

Cody trying to sit on friend Gary's lap about to fall off

Couple of tired dogs laying next to the wood stove, staying warm

Libby relaxing next to the fire

Abandoned place typical of our hunting spots

First major snow

2009-10-29T10:04:00.000-06:00

Cody's first major snow

The Store is Closed for weather reasons. Soooo I have decided to work on the suburban replacing rear axle seals, all of the brake pads, and replacing the front rotors

There are advantages of having a store away from the house, we now can have our vehicles inside in inclimate weather and work on them.

Below is a picture of the Pontiac inside for the first time of its life

The area in this picture "was" the sales and showroom in the last 9 years.

Even though I have alot of stuff around while working on the Suburban this picture is for Brad in Arkansas Enjoy!

Elk Hunting 09

2009-10-23T09:39:00.000-06:00

Have spent the last week
Elk Hunting in the Colorado Mountains near Fairplay (Jefferson)

A few pictures of early mornings waiting for some elk action

Last morning early picture after a previous day snow, notice the fog laying in the mountain valley on the upper left of the picture, before sunrise

Grandkids trying out Halloween costumes

2009-10-15T20:46:00.001-06:00

Tnkerbell & a kitty

Travel back to Colorado

2009-10-11T18:38:00.001-06:00

We are currently parked in North Platte, Ne (at wal-mart lot) due to freezing mist and light rain.

We stopped in time to watch the last quarter of the Denver Bronco's game and watch the overtime win.. Both the Broncos and the Vikings have unbeaten records so far, kinda cool (My two favorite football teams)

Now watching the Minnesota Twins vs the Yankee's

Waiting for the Rockies ice-ball. baseball game.( DirectTv & modern RV's are wonderful things)

Our parking spot

A little snow here

In Mason City

2009-10-08T08:49:00.000-06:00

We are in Mason City Ia, tending to family matters.

Camped in a remodeled campground on the east side of town near the Winnebago River, Very nice place called Margret McNider camp ground..

No MLB baseball on serius radio

2009-10-03T22:34:00.001-06:00

The Rockies will play tomorrow at 2pm, I have checked the schedule and there is no satellite radio broadcast.

Our back up plan is to use the Verizon air card in the suburban and using the laptop computer, we will attempt to pull up the Denver radio station for the local broadcast. and listen on the internet.

Traveling to North Central Iowa

2009-10-03T22:15:00.000-06:00

Left Brighton about 2:30 this afternoon, currently parked at Wal-Mart in Lexington Ne.watching Rockies baseball.

How do we watch baseball in a parking lot?

We have direct tv, 4 six volt batteries, an inverter that changes 12 volt battery power to 120 volt household current... It is awesome

This weeks highlights

2009-10-02T10:17:00.000-06:00

Monday,
We had a visit from friends from Canada (Dave & Pat), they are traveling in the US for a while this fall in the western part of the country. We met them In Yuma, Az. last winter staying out of the winter weather for the month of February.
We had a very nice visit, telling stories, and of mechanical RV repairs.

Wednesday,
Came home from the store, and the direct tv did not work, called the company, it was determined that the tuner is bad, a new one has been sent, have not received it yet so far, but I took the one we use in the outdoor gazebo, and hooked it up, as a backup..

Thursday,
Watched the Colorado Rockies win the wildcard spot in the playoffs.
Since our political climate is in the shitter, I decided this year to watch more sports (as a diversion) It has helped, I watched too much television news anyway.. Go Rockies... It's Rocktober.....

Today,
We have changed our store hours of operation for the winter months. we are now open from 10am to 4pm during the week and open 10am to 2pm on Saturdays and Closed on Sundays...

We had a good freeze overnight last night good news for allergies, for both me and Libby, the flies should be toast..

Smokin' on the Beaver

2009-09-28T19:07:00.000-06:00

Good friend Jeff, in Waunetta, Ne extended an invitation to attend a BBQ competition in Atwood KS. last Friday, & Saturday.

Grilling, smoking... of course I will go !

Sign that greets everyone
(Click On Pics to enlarge)

There were venders with pellet feeding smokers and digital timers, and thermometers

Checking out the friendly competition

Smokers of all shapes and sizes (I like this one because of the pheasants)

Photo of one to look like a full size helicopter
(this fella is the one who started this event 7 years ago)
and also was giving out samples of BBQ alligator tail .. Good..

This is his sign

some signs of participants

BBQ Boys

John Deere or Harley ?

Old scooter, not a Cushman

Our neighbors had a big dog he had to weigh about 100 pounds

Billy & Jeff the ones who invited us (Thank You)

Ed and Becky Cutting the brisket that we cooked for 20 hours on low heat, even using the stove in the camper to cook while we slept.

Not bad

Photo of Becky after turning in the meat and beans to be judged, time to relax, listen to the live bands, or watch Colorado Rockies Baseball, and visit with other folks.

I took Cody with me to keep an eye on him after the de-con episode, he did very good and I had a super good time.

Trip to the Vet

2009-09-24T20:02:00.000-06:00

Late this afternoon, I had Cody on a long rope and he was able to get over to the next business, with a open back door.
He was messing around the overhead door rail, checked on him and discovered he was eating de-con rat poison.

Made a mad frantic rush to the vet office, they induced vomiting, fed him charcoal (to absorb any left over poison) and gave us vitamin K pills. He needs to take 2 pills per day for 6 weeks. And then have his blood checked for good clotting.

He seems to be ok, I will keep a close watch on him for awhile.

MAN -O- MAN are puppies alot of work and worry..

Weather service inaccurate forcasting

2009-09-23T09:38:00.000-06:00

So, if the global warming zelots are so confident about their predictions. Why can't they correctly predict a snow storm Hummmm.

today from the weather service:
Meteorologist Crystal Egger - Wednesday Morning

An eastward shift in our storm means we will NOT see heavy snow in the mountains and foothills today. In fact, all Warnings & Advisories have been cancelled for these areas.

No wonder over 70% of the population does not believe the government..!

Winter weather

2009-09-22T16:10:00.000-06:00

Yes, snow is in the forecast already my friends, but most of you don't have to worry about it. The snow is happening where winter always comes early, in the high mountains of the West. The Colorado Rockies will get the brunt of this winterlike storm with 6-12 inches of snow expected above 6,500 feet. Even the foothills just west of Denver will pick up some snow late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. There will be a mix of rain and snow in Denver itself and nearby localities.

The early season snowfall is being caused by a cold core low pressure system centered over the western Plains. Because the coldest air is always aloft with these disturbances, higher elevations get the snow while lower elevations do not.

Soooo much for global warming !!!

Cold and windy day

2009-09-21T14:07:00.000-06:00

Woke up to rain, we have had 1/4 inch so far, temperature of 38deg.

Pheasant Season is only 5 weeks away, time to start getting familiar with the shock/beeper collar, especially the sound of the beeper.

A day for football

2009-09-20T09:48:00.002-06:00

Sunday,
a day for football, and working at the store and web site..

Sale at the Pond Store today

2009-09-18T09:38:00.001-06:00

we are having a 25%off sale this weekend

Showroom

Check Out

Flower and Veggie seeds

More preperation for bird hunting

2009-09-17T16:19:00.000-06:00

Cody and I traveled to Bennett Colorado, (which we try to do once per week when not traveling).

Took Cody to the training field with lots of diverse cover and had him search for birds and get accustomed to the commands of whoa and come, it is starting to make sense to him, also to become familiar with cactus and various weeds and hazards we encounter in this part of the country.

Training continues

2009-09-16T09:44:00.000-06:00

Cody is growing and growing, he is a little taller than Libby now, and his color is changing.

Back Home

2009-09-14T22:21:00.000-06:00

Saturday evening was quite rainy, enjoyed watching baseball games, and enjoying an episode of Deadwood, low temp overnight was 34 deg. the furnace worked very well.

After de-constructing the camp, returned home Sunday afternoon, a pretty uneventful trip traffic wise, the aspen trees are turning on the higher mountain sides making for a very enjoyable ride.

More Goats

2009-09-12T00:04:00.001-06:00

Lighted trees at camp

You tube video of trees

Campers on our side of the meadow

Goats Thurs

2009-09-11T15:33:00.000-06:00

Fred giving Rob some hair

Did a little fishing this morning

Goats 09 day 1

2009-09-09T23:23:00.001-06:00

Left the Denver area about 9am on tues

Truck and camper ready to go with the Goat sign on the door

Setting up Goat camp with son Chris, his father and brother in-laws, Bob (father) Rob (brother) and grandfather Jim (who I winter with in Yuma Az )

Rob is wiring up the palm trees, Chris is installing the 4 - 6 volt batteries and 1000 watt inverter..

Camp set up at night

Haven't figured out how to take a digital picture without the flash, in a couple of days I will make a video that will show the lights better (battery went dead on the camera.. need to find charger.

Preparing

2009-09-07T08:57:00.002-06:00

The hunting dogs and I prepare for future trips around the west and Midwest every fall and winter.

We as a family prepare in the spring and summer for the coming fall and winter , since we are a seasonal business.

With the political climate changing, now I have decided to prepare for the unexpected.

During the late summer I attended classes for defensive firearms training, the class runs for 1 full day starting at 7:45am till 7pm. (well worth your time) for anyone considering checking out a program like this one, here is their web site Profireusa

Restocking and preparing for the next trip

2009-09-05T22:38:00.005-06:00

After cleaning out the suburban, I am preparing for our next adventure, In Salida, Colorado.

Plans are to, prepare a pheasant bbq feast for folks, Recieved the BEST Itilian sausages, and brats known to man from the Brat house in Aurora Co. from chef Rick.

I am also going to prepare the doves we acquired (on the trip to Nebraska), the same way we do the pheasants, to compare the taste between the two.