Maine's Own Off-Topic Thread - Pt. 3 (Caratunk: mechanic, central, direct)

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by Maine Writer

..... wonder if I need to hunt at Hannaford this winter....

You take that back! SACRILEGE!! Preserve the tradition and the herd!! Buck up lady! (ok that was admittedly bad... sorry) Chin up, you'll get one

[Maine Writer]

I hope you're right! I was out there 45 minutes today. Isn't that enough? The bucks are getting amorous now. The buck we saw yesterday was paying more attention to the doe he seemed to be following than the truck that could have run him over. I don't know where I'm going in the morning but I'm going out. Maybe I'll figure out where it makes sense to me and not go there. I suppose we won't starve if I don't hunt at Hannaford. I have nine heritage turkeys and some ducks outside, three dozen chickens in the freezer and we can't forget, a husband that hunts too. Farmer friend will keep me in pork and beef.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by Maine Writer

I went out this afternoon but didn't see anything but a red squirrel. I know there's plenty of time left and that I'm new at this but I'm starting to wonder if I need to hunt at Hannaford this winter. How about you Maineah? Anything?

We pounded the brush hard again today. I got a shot at a small deer maybe a button buck at about 175 yards with my .260 and scope set at 4 power, right at sunset (AGAIN). I'm pretty sure I missed it clean.(AGAIN!)
I was out with the flashlights but saw no sign I had hit it! I'm SOOOO mad at myself!
I sat down the other day and shot four rounds with a 30-30 at 100 yards and put two directly in the bullseye with open sights. I CAN shoot but lately I just can't seem to connect!
I was hitting woodchucks at over 100 yards this summer yet I can't hit a deer???? Boy do I feel OLD!
We got a nice turkey hunting at Hannaford's this weekend and it was only .47 cents a pound.
I think you may be on to something MW.

BTW I started a deer hunting update thread!

[Maine Writer]

I'm sorry. I'm apologizing up front and I'm going to grab the first person I can reach and throwing him or her in front of me. Ok, now that I have a shield....

Have you had your eyes checked?

Remember, I said I'm sorry!

[tcrackly]

Originally Posted by Bydand

I have seen the shorts in January and February as well. Usually College kids trying to be tough or get a reaction out of the locals. Saw one smoking a butt out in front of Mardens in Presque Isle last year when the temp was in the -10 to -15 range. Shivering like a madman in his t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, trying to look like he wasn't about ready to keel over. I stopped, looked at him, and before I could stop myself; told him he went past looking cool and made it all the way to the frozen dip-stick stage. I thought his buddies were going to come unwrapped laughing.

Cool!!

[RANGER.101ST]

i will be off for a while i dont know how long for but awhile,why you ask we sold our house this afternoon it has been on the market for a cpl months.im going to be moveing to centrial maine.
its closer to the wife for school and closer for my work.so i will be back i just dont know when.

[Elcarim]

Sad for us..........great for you!! Congrats! Keep us updated during your transition. Do you already have a new place?

[RANGER.101ST]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

Sad for us..........great for you!! Congrats! Keep us updated during your transition. Do you already have a new place?

yup we bought it 5 yrs ago to as a rental the people that have been renting it moved in shortly after we bought it.i feel bad for not renewing their lease but we need a place to live to.

[mollysmiles]

Ranger best wishes with your move! We'll miss you on here, hurry back!

[Maineah]

Stay in touch Sid ...You have my number!