our shared DNA has struck again, we don't put stands in trees, but every thing we do together, we sound just like you described... you deserve a medal... it is in the mail... LOL... when i read the first sentence, going to put up a tree stand, i thought you were about to erect one of those big Christmas trees like at the White HOuse
I almost didn't read to the end of this post once I had seen the word hunting, haha. Anyone who can get up that high is a very brave person indeed. I am going dizzy just looking at the photos :) Lynne x
I really enjoyed this post. I love that part of being married, when you know you love them too much to kill them but you do think of all of the ways it might work. :) Backing trailers is our waterloo. I don't do hand signals right. That is a nice blind. Also kudos to you on riding in that bucket. You must be made of tougher stuff than me, I could just feel the jolts and bumps as you were riding along. I always walk. Have fun building that blind.
All I an say is...you are a brave, brave woman!!! These shots are enough to make me queasy, well...I am afraid of heights. when I read your title, I thought you had some real babies who were fat!! I imagine you had to rent this, we call them cherry pickers. Your husband needs to take you out to dinner and buy you something, and you can tell him I said that! Maybe anther pair of cool boots...
LOL I loved this whole scene! It's hunting season..right? California it starts in September. Wow, what a view it must be from up there..can't wait for you to snap some pictures.. Just be CAREFUL and think SAFE in stead of wiping him out!! LOL Have fun! Big hugs! Mona
Loved this post and photos . Hunters moon is tonight hint , hint lol. I also love your work boots never heard of them they look comfy ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a good weekend !
May you remember all the 'fun' you had in your Fat Babies, as you cook up venison steaks and spuds. LOL loved the flash backs to a similar day., including the tractor ride in the bucket. lol Life is Good
This must be a universal thing with husbands....at least you didn't stalk off to the house!
Great looking stand and I love the boots. Funny I was just noticing those boots on the neighbor boys and then neighbor (Mother of two of them) them came by and she was wearing them. I am looking locally for a pair! I may be testing the age limit for wearing boots but I don't give a rip!
Yes, working together can either bring out the very best or the very worst. Hubby and I went through that a couple of nights ago. We got though it finally. Just as you two did.
I do so admire your pluck for launching yourself so high into the treetops. Though to look out and see the world almost from the height of eagles must present itself with a memory that will remain forever.
You are definitely quite, quite brave - I don't think that I would be able to find the courage to do that.
Love the boots - went to the home site you gave us and tell Buttons they have "Pink". he,he A wee test of the minds n tongues when working together - would look quite colourful in print I think :) My Dad would love that tree stand, we always built ours and then repaired it when the need came - always in the same spot. I like this idea - geesh - I gotta get me one of those tractors and a new toy like Marcy's - now, just to get the boots too. Love the boots. Love to you guys :)
PS. I almost bought some of those fat babies online once. I think maybe I will!
October 21, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Most of the time you see my bare feet or flip flops but I do have boots. Ariat Fat Babies are the most comfortable work boots I have ever owned.
So off we go on a great adventure to erect a tree stand. I am riding in the tractor bucket. It got kinda rough before we arrived at THE SPOT but it sure gave me a different perspective.
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Loading up
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with my Fat Babies and painting pants
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Enjoying the view but not the bumps
You who hunt know how you must find the perfect spot where the game is coming through and hide.
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With much struggling the stand is up!
See the rope?
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Yep that's my hand holding it. In the beginning that was all that was holding it against the tree. You have to climb this stand, adjust it, tie it to the tree and test it.
We had a few problems and conversations about the ratchet straps while I contemplated how I could murder my husband. It wasn't close enough to the pond to knock him out and throw him in. An "accidental" fall would not kill him and would mean more work for me...so I helped. With teeth gritted. With my mouth shut.
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I won't tell you how many times my heart stopped. I cannot repeat much of what was said because my blog would no longer be G-rated. Two straps are ratcheted with colorful adjectives and a third strap wrapped and tied for extra safety. The bar you see hanging is adjusted tight against the tree with only half the comments as the straps received.
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The opportunity passed for many homicidal ideas I had while the King tested his throne. He has issued an Executive Order that limbs must be trimmed.
Enough done for this day but soon I will climb into that bucket and be lifted to the tree tops with a limb trimmer in my hands. Yeah, another opportunity!
I was not paid by the King or Ariat for this post.
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Close this window Jump to comment formNothing tests a marriage like a little home project, eh? If you'd had a gun, you could've claimed hunting accident.
October 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM
oy! laughed, though.
October 18, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Hopeyouendupwith some venison!
October 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM
our shared DNA has struck again, we don't put stands in trees, but every thing we do together, we sound just like you described... you deserve a medal... it is in the mail... LOL... when i read the first sentence, going to put up a tree stand, i thought you were about to erect one of those big Christmas trees like at the White HOuse
October 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Gail,
Nice setup!!!
Utoh, nope can't do it......I'm going to keep my mouth shut regarding his thrown and executive orders.
October 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM
I almost didn't read to the end of this post once I had seen the word hunting, haha.
Anyone who can get up that high is a very brave person indeed. I am going dizzy just looking at the photos :)
Lynne x
October 18, 2013 at 12:27 PM
I really enjoyed this post. I love that part of being married, when you know you love them too much to kill them but you do think of all of the ways it might work. :) Backing trailers is our waterloo. I don't do hand signals right.
That is a nice blind. Also kudos to you on riding in that bucket. You must be made of tougher stuff than me, I could just feel the jolts and bumps as you were riding along. I always walk.
Have fun building that blind.
October 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
All I an say is...you are a brave, brave woman!!! These shots are enough to make me queasy, well...I am afraid of heights. when I read your title, I thought you had some real babies who were fat!! I imagine you had to rent this, we call them cherry pickers. Your husband needs to take you out to dinner and buy you something, and you can tell him I said that! Maybe anther pair of cool boots...
October 18, 2013 at 2:05 PM
I've got the match to your spouse......fric to your frac, as it were. This was a great post.
October 18, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Like the boots wish they came in Pink :) Nice throne for the king:) Hug B
October 18, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Hope he enjoys the hunt! That was lots of work getting that tree stand in the tree:)
October 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Thank God you both can't fit on it at the same time!
October 18, 2013 at 3:46 PM
Oh my...the things we will do for our men! I love your fat babies. I have wanted a pair forever!
October 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM
What were those words? I am pretty sure I know them and have spouted them when irritated with my hubby.
I write this while I shake my head.
October 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM
LOL I loved this whole scene! It's hunting season..right? California it starts in September. Wow, what a view it must be from up there..can't wait for you to snap some pictures..
Just be CAREFUL and think SAFE in stead of wiping him out!! LOL
Have fun!
Big hugs!
Mona
October 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Loved this post and photos . Hunters moon is tonight hint , hint lol. I also love your work boots never heard of them they look comfy ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a good weekend !
October 18, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Oh my. I'm not sure what else to say. They sure can scare us, can't they! blessings, marlene
October 18, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Hahahahaha!
Well, when you first said tree stand, I thought you meant for an outdoor Christmas tree...
Your hubby is very lucky. Don't think I would help mine with something like that.
Have a wonderful, safe weekend!
October 18, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Ah, what we do for love.
October 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM
May you remember all the 'fun' you had in your Fat Babies, as you cook up venison steaks and spuds. LOL loved the flash backs to a similar day., including the tractor ride in the bucket. lol
Life is Good
October 18, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Exciting times waiting for the hunt . . . and then more exciting times watching for the hunted . . . All the best!
October 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM
This must be a universal thing with husbands....at least you didn't stalk off to the house!
Great looking stand and I love the boots. Funny I was just noticing those boots on the neighbor boys and then neighbor (Mother of two of them) them came by and she was wearing them. I am looking locally for a pair! I may be testing the age limit for wearing boots but I don't give a rip!
October 19, 2013 at 6:39 AM
hehehe...just cover the body with honey and let the ants do the job...just saying...lol...
October 19, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Yes, working together can either bring out the very best or the very worst. Hubby and I went through that a couple of nights ago. We got though it finally. Just as you two did.
Have a terrific day. :)
October 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM
I do so admire your pluck for launching yourself so high into the treetops. Though to look out and see the world almost from the height of eagles must present itself with a memory that will remain forever.
You are definitely quite, quite brave - I don't think that I would be able to find the courage to do that.
October 19, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Love the boots - went to the home site you gave us and tell Buttons they have "Pink". he,he
A wee test of the minds n tongues when working together - would look quite colourful in print I think :)
My Dad would love that tree stand, we always built ours and then repaired it when the need came - always in the same spot. I like this idea - geesh - I gotta get me one of those tractors and a new toy like Marcy's - now, just to get the boots too. Love the boots. Love to you guys :)
October 20, 2013 at 6:49 AM
haha
You crack me up, Gail.
=D
PS. I almost bought some of those fat babies online once. I think maybe I will!
October 21, 2013 at 12:07 PM