J.P. 0 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I have recently gotten a bird dog a Brittany and I entered her in a hunt test this past weekend. It was my first time and I totally failed at what I was supposed to do but she did ok, but hey we are learning. That is one of my new hobbies is working with her and trying to train her with the help of my wives family who are big into the sport. I also have a son that is a Bear in cubscouts and I became the den leader this year and it is actually a lot more fun then I thought it was going to be. We love scouts it is some awesome father/son time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickman54 0 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Real hunting is killing something that can kill you back. Comeback with a bear's head and I'll be impressed. This makes me laugh. Do not take offense, but have you ever went hunting or ate wild game? I would guess no from this response. Hunting from the beginning of time was usually done to provide meat for the group/tribe, not to go out and kill the baddest a$$ animal you could find. That only happens when a group had a rogue tiger or other apex predator dragging tribe children off for dinner. Furthermore, apex predator meat taste like **** in most cases.. Bear is greasy as heck, coyote is like eating a hound dog, and I could only guess what a big cat would taste like. Being a man has nothing to do with what I hunt for and how I kill it, I would argue that I have more of a vested interest in the environment than most because of my love for nature. I have nothing to prove by hunting wild game, hell I could go to the store and buy beef for just a little more than what it costs me to process a deer. I get up at 530 am and go wait 20 feet up in a tree for a deer to come within range, then if I am so lucky to have a shot and hit on it, I then have to cut it open and pull its innards out all by myself. Getting in a stand and getting away from life for a few hours is my return to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_Convert 1 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Woodworking/carpentry and landscaping. My latest projects were a small porch for the house and a critter gate for a vet friend of mine in Iowa. Porch: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/DaveK913/porch1_zps8a0c0b42.jpg Gate: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/DaveK913/gate2_zps586353da.jpg Yard: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/DaveK913/housewporch_zpsd5688a32.jpg I'm happiest with the landscaping. I started by removing around 600 sq. ft. of grass around eight years ago to make that bed in front and it's been something of a work in progress ever since. I used to do more decorative woodworking but don't have the time these days. My avatar is an example of an intarsia piece I made nine or ten years ago. Every color is an individual piece of wood stained differently to portray an image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmike88 136 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm retired. Everyday is whatever I want it to be. Seriously I'm just living the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickman54 0 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm retired. Everyday is whatever I want it to be. Seriously I'm just living the dream. Lucky..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrhodes 98 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I use an ecig as well, I haven't started building my own though. I just use an aspire tank and spinner batteries. Haven't had a cigarette in about 6 months and can honestly say I don't want them anymore. Building is fun but it gets old after a little bit. It's definitely a whole different world from Aspire BDCs and ProTanks (which I also rebuild b/c cheap) but where I've found my greatest enjoyment so far in the year I've been using my ecig is with making my own e-liquid. It kinda goes hand in hand with cooking in a lot of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketsan 771 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm 42 and I've never held a gun, let alone fired one. Three kids keeps me busy. Rarely have time for art or with preserving my Irish video collection. Homebrewing and growing horseradish are the only real hobbies I have left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDhoosier 1,232 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Shooting a gun is awesome, however cleaning a gun sucks and so does picking up the brass. I HATE cleaning the assault rifle, tough son of a B!tch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 68 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I share custody of my 2 children and fortunate to have the time to indulge. I like to camp, hike, surf, cook, wine taste, play poker, coach little league and basketball, and go out to dinner with my ladies. Never been hunting beyond squirrels and dove. Always wanted to try Turkey, Boar and Deer. Someday. And of course... ND Football. I collect NFL HOF player jerseys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieAngel 508 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Shooting a gun is awesome, however cleaning a gun sucks and so does picking up the brass. I HATE cleaning the assault rifle, tough son of a B!tch! Ha, you think picking up brass sucks, try firing an M-60 from a prone position and having a hot casing fly up, land on the back of your neck and roll down to rest under your collar. GTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Storm 0 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I find that I do my best hunting when I am in a central american jungle hunting rescue/assasination teams consisting of guys named Dutch, Mack, Blaine , Dillon, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELDER06 248 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 This makes me laugh. Do not take offense, but have you ever went hunting or ate wild game? I would guess no from this response. Hunting from the beginning of time was usually done to provide meat for the group/tribe, not to go out and kill the baddest a$$ animal you could find. That only happens when a group had a rogue tiger or other apex predator dragging tribe children off for dinner. Furthermore, apex predator meat taste like **** in most cases.. Bear is greasy as heck, coyote is like eating a hound dog, and I could only guess what a big cat would taste like. Being a man has nothing to do with what I hunt for and how I kill it, I would argue that I have more of a vested interest in the environment than most because of my love for nature. I have nothing to prove by hunting wild game, hell I could go to the store and buy beef for just a little more than what it costs me to process a deer. I get up at 530 am and go wait 20 feet up in a tree for a deer to come within range, then if I am so lucky to have a shot and hit on it, I then have to cut it open and pull its innards out all by myself. Getting in a stand and getting away from life for a few hours is my return to normal. That was part in jest. I can certainly respect the marksmanship involved and it is necessary to help keep the population in control. I haven't been hunting, but I'd love to go after boar. Unfortunately, they're not prevalent in the Midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_ND 0 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 i hunt milf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 68 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 That was part in jest. I can certainly respect the marksmanship involved and it is necessary to help keep the population in control. I haven't been hunting, but I'd love to go after boar. Unfortunately, they're not prevalent in the Midwest. Don't kid yourself. I have been to the Midwest plenty of times and there are lots of pigs there. :drum: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickman54 0 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Don't kid yourself. I have been to the Midwest plenty of times and there are lots of pigs there. :drum: hahahahahaha. So true, lots of land whales in my city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 68 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 hahahahahaha. So true, lots of land whales in my city. Land whales put gravy on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj4ndirish 0 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) woodworking/carpentry and landscaping. My latest projects were a small porch for the house and a critter gate for a vet friend of mine in iowa. Porch: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/davek913/porch1_zps8a0c0b42.jpg gate: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/davek913/gate2_zps586353da.jpg yard: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/davek913/housewporch_zpsd5688a32.jpg i'm happiest with the landscaping. I started by removing around 600 sq. Ft. Of grass around eight years ago to make that bed in front and it's been something of a work in progress ever since. I used to do more decorative woodworking but don't have the time these days. My avatar is an example of an intarsia piece i made nine or ten years ago. Every color is an individual piece of wood stained differently to portray an image. GO CAVEMEN!!! I golf (not very well), bowl (better than I golf), fishing with my boys (I fly fish, they bait fish.....or bait feed the fish), working out (lost 80lbs since January), running when time and weather allows. Biggest hobby is anything Notre Dame!!! Edited October 17, 2014 by tj4ndirish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcubby 2 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm 42 and I've never held a gun, let alone fired one. Three kids keeps me busy. Rarely have time for art or with preserving my Irish video collection. Homebrewing and growing horseradish are the only real hobbies I have left... Same here...42...grew up in the city but never saw a gun until I went off to college with hunters. 3 kids, but a bunch of new free time that is spent with my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcubby 2 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Somehow screwed up pics...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish_Convert 1 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 GO CAVEMEN!!! That's my step-granddaughter's sign, she's in the band. My wife is class of '71 and was none too happy with the loss to Penn tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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