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Posted: 2/16/2021 10:02:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty much a big nothing burger here too. Roads were fine on my way from PA > WV > OH. ] Looks like another storm system coming through early thursday. |
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Posted: 2/16/2021 10:48:04 AM EDT
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Things could get interesting this afternoon/evening as the temperature drops into the teens.
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Posted: 2/16/2021 11:10:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Things could get interesting this afternoon/evening as the temperature drops into the teens. Yay! |
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Posted: 2/16/2021 6:45:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Big nothing burger up here in Mercer county. Some ice but the roads are not bad. 80 is clear. I can still see my grass in some places. Grass? We have around 8 inches of snow under this ice. |
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Posted: 2/16/2021 9:59:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Grass? We have around 8 inches of snow under this ice. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Big nothing burger up here in Mercer county. Some ice but the roads are not bad. 80 is clear. I can still see my grass in some places. Grass? We have around 8 inches of snow under this ice. Grass. Maybe some drifting, but I can see about half my yard. The rest with snow might have an inch or 2. |
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Posted: 2/16/2021 11:45:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Grass. Maybe some drifting, but I can see about half my yard. The rest with snow might have an inch or 2. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Big nothing burger up here in Mercer county. Some ice but the roads are not bad. 80 is clear. I can still see my grass in some places. Grass? We have around 8 inches of snow under this ice. Grass. Maybe some drifting, but I can see about half my yard. The rest with snow might have an inch or 2. |
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Posted: 2/17/2021 10:21:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: lucky you. there are drifts in my yard that are over my knees. Washington county. you're a short man |
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Posted: 2/17/2021 8:35:27 PM EDT
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Im probably pushing 8-9 here. Not too bad. It made a pain to trek through thougj stacking slabs
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Posted: 2/17/2021 8:55:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Im probably pushing 8-9 here. Not too bad. It made a pain to trek through thougj stacking slabs |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 12:40:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: if you are talking about slabs of wood, I use my snowblower to make paths. Yepp, been milling in my off time. I did some cherry over days off out near cheat lake. Needless to say i didnt have the paths made lol. I nanaged though; made for a good workout and some nice wood |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 2:08:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yepp, been milling in my off time. I did some cherry over days off out near cheat lake. Needless to say i didnt have the paths made lol. I nanaged though; made for a good workout and some nice wood Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: if you are talking about slabs of wood, I use my snowblower to make paths. Yepp, been milling in my off time. I did some cherry over days off out near cheat lake. Needless to say i didnt have the paths made lol. I nanaged though; made for a good workout and some nice wood What do you do with the lumber? |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 12:47:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you do with the lumber? Ive sold some green slabs that i wont use. Others i ripped the bark off and started drying for my own use. Using some red oak now for a dining room table. Took it up as a side hobby for when things slowed down for wireline. Plan is to get a kiln set up this spring, and possibly start selling more in the future. Currently only milling up to 36" wide now, hopefully will have a double ended milling bar soon that should put me up to 72".Still trucking fir oil and gas? |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 7:47:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ive sold some green slabs that i wont use. Others i ripped the bark off and started drying for my own use. Using some red oak now for a dining room table. Took it up as a side hobby for when things slowed down for wireline. Plan is to get a kiln set up this spring, and possibly start selling more in the future. Currently only milling up to 36" wide now, hopefully will have a double ended milling bar soon that should put me up to 72".Still trucking fir oil and gas? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do you do with the lumber? Ive sold some green slabs that i wont use. Others i ripped the bark off and started drying for my own use. Using some red oak now for a dining room table. Took it up as a side hobby for when things slowed down for wireline. Plan is to get a kiln set up this spring, and possibly start selling more in the future. Currently only milling up to 36" wide now, hopefully will have a double ended milling bar soon that should put me up to 72".Still trucking fir oil and gas? Every once in a while... money isn't there like it was. I haul to all kinds of industrial locations also. Lumpy likes to make shit with lumber. @bulump Maybe he'll be interested |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 9:31:44 PM EDT
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penndot announced plans to put a toll on the I79 bridge over Rt50 in Bridgeville.
8 other bridges across the state will suffer the same fate. you know this isnt going to stop with these 9. |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 9:44:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: penndot announced plans to put a toll on the I79 bridge over Rt50 in Bridgeville. 8 other bridges across the state will suffer the same fate. you know this isnt going to stop with these 9. Fuck penndot. Fuck PA. Tax tax tax toll toll toll. What a shithole. |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 9:52:10 PM EDT
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They said in the article they claim it's due to declining fuel tax revenue then casually mention PennDots 8 billion dollar deficit they need to make up.
 Fortunately there are lots of routes that can be taken to avoid 79.
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Posted: 2/18/2021 9:55:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They said in the article they claim it's due to declining fuel tax revenue then casually mention PennDots 8 billion dollar deficit they need to make up. Fortunately there are lots of routes that can be taken to avoid 79.Toll won't end when the repairs are done either. Look at the Johnstown Flood tax. |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 10:14:08 PM EDT
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Hopefully it gets killed in the public comment phase and they hire a financial advisor instead to help them properly manage our money.
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Posted: 2/18/2021 10:16:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They said in the article they claim it's due to declining fuel tax revenue then casually mention PennDots 8 billion dollar deficit they need to make up. Fortunately there are lots of routes that can be taken to avoid 79.toll is supposed to be around a dollar per car... commercial vehicles usually pay 3+ times the car rate. 87000 vehicles use that bridge daily. 12% trucks |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 10:47:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: well I can go around in my rig, but its like 20 minutes longer and I use that bridge sometimes 6 times a day. Also taking the back way also takes me around the scales and the fuzz sits on the southpoint ramp and pulls over trucks going around the scales. so its really not that advantageous for commercial driver to go around. toll is supposed to be around a dollar per car... commercial vehicles usually pay 3+ times the car rate. 87000 vehicles use that bridge daily. 12% trucks Could you get off at Houston and run up over the hill to 980 or is that restricted? |
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Posted: 2/18/2021 11:38:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Could you get off at Houston and run up over the hill to 980 or is that restricted? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: well I can go around in my rig, but its like 20 minutes longer and I use that bridge sometimes 6 times a day. Also taking the back way also takes me around the scales and the fuzz sits on the southpoint ramp and pulls over trucks going around the scales. so its really not that advantageous for commercial driver to go around. toll is supposed to be around a dollar per car... commercial vehicles usually pay 3+ times the car rate. 87000 vehicles use that bridge daily. 12% trucks Could you get off at Houston and run up over the hill to 980 or is that restricted? |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 7:43:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chartiers run road or something like that. local trucks use that alot. then what? take 980 to 50 and over to Bridgeville and the possible traffic nightmare around that interchange? thats a 30 minute ride in a commercial vehicle. I'll pay the toll instead. time is way more expensive than an extra $20 bucks a day. also its at least 15 miles longer. 2-4 mpg, do that math. Yeah, N. Main -> Chartiers Run -> 980. You can take 980 all the way up to the McDonald/Midway interchange on 22/30. Not sure where you are running to and from so it may not benefit you at all. I've found that it's about equal in time versus 79 -> 376 -> 22/30. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 9:25:43 AM EDT
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Daughter went back to "school" (daycare) this week for the first time since covid started. Went to bed fine but woke up three hours later with Croup.
So got to spend a few hours in Children's ER last night. My daughter is a boss though, and had to wear sunglasses through the whole experience so the doctors knew she was the *cool girl." |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 10:02:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, N. Main -> Chartiers Run -> 980. You can take 980 all the way up to the McDonald/Midway interchange on 22/30. Not sure where you are running to and from so it may not benefit you at all. I've found that it's about equal in time versus 79 -> 376 -> 22/30. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Chartiers run road or something like that. local trucks use that alot. then what? take 980 to 50 and over to Bridgeville and the possible traffic nightmare around that interchange? thats a 30 minute ride in a commercial vehicle. I'll pay the toll instead. time is way more expensive than an extra $20 bucks a day. also its at least 15 miles longer. 2-4 mpg, do that math. Yeah, N. Main -> Chartiers Run -> 980. You can take 980 all the way up to the McDonald/Midway interchange on 22/30. Not sure where you are running to and from so it may not benefit you at all. I've found that it's about equal in time versus 79 -> 376 -> 22/30. I just realized now that if you get on at bridgeville you still have to go across that bridge |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 5:25:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Every once in a while... money isn't there like it was. I haul to all kinds of industrial locations also. Lumpy likes to make shit with lumber. @bulump Maybe he'll be interested Agreed. I took 2 pay cuts last year as well all while increasing workload and adding new equipment and software. Stage prices have been pretty low too, so the money def isnt what it use to be. Been looking for an out myself still lol. Need to get something to keep me home more with the wife and kids |
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Posted: 3/11/2021 11:10:12 AM EDT
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Any of you ever taken any carbine or pistol classes locally?
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Posted: 3/15/2021 10:50:51 PM EDT
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Any of you play airsoft?
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Posted: 3/16/2021 4:07:39 AM EDT
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Quoted: Any of you ever taken any carbine or pistol classes locally? Quoted: Any of you play airsoft? No we're old bums. |
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Posted: 3/16/2021 7:18:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any of you play airsoft? I can only afford to shoot these and make pew pew sounds nowadays. 
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Posted: 3/16/2021 6:22:41 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I can only afford to shoot these and make pew pew sounds nowadays. https://cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/08/30/839af479-2750-444e-9c04-714cb0cc90e7/thumbnail/1200x630/e9dd735178913001125484b52902aedb/gettyimages-184974640.jpg $0.0024 cpr. Just saying 
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Posted: 3/16/2021 7:29:08 PM EDT
[#31]
Shit, my son's airsoft guns are nice; no doubt.
The look in my son's eyes firing an AR for the first time last weekend. We shot 40 rounds and he was all like: Dad, bring more bullets next time 
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Posted: 3/16/2021 8:54:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shit, my son's airsoft guns are nice; no doubt. The look in my son's eyes firing an AR for the first time last weekend. We shot 40 rounds and he was all like: Dad, bring more bullets next time I do look forward to those experiences with my boys! |
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Posted: 3/17/2021 7:25:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Any of you play airsoft? That plan seems to have died. |
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Posted: 3/17/2021 8:30:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought a G17 (which is pretty neat) with the intention of playing/training, was planning on getting an AR also. That plan seems to have died. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any of you play airsoft? I bought a G17 (which is pretty neat) with the intention of playing/training, was planning on getting an AR also. That plan seems to have died. Just like my plan to get my HAM license
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Posted: 3/17/2021 11:47:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just like my plan to get my HAM license Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Any of you play airsoft? I bought a G17 (which is pretty neat) with the intention of playing/training, was planning on getting an AR also. That plan seems to have died. Just like my plan to get my HAM license Exactly! |
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Posted: 3/17/2021 12:24:06 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought a G17 (which is pretty neat) with the intention of playing/training, was planning on getting an AR also. That plan seems to have died. This is where I am at, minus the death of the plan. I picked up a pistol and 2 AKs. I plan to (maybe) sell one of the Aks to fund an M4. Airsoft (in theory) seem to be a good way to practice weapons manipulation in a manner more fun than dry fire and less expensive then live fire. There is also the force on force aspect of it if you attend matches/event. I also see it as a way I can introduce and develop firearm safety to my boys prior to their introduction to real firearms.
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Posted: 3/18/2021 1:23:08 AM EDT
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Yes I have been to a couple local course, and have worked for a few of them as a assistant instructor.
What are you looking for? |
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Posted: 3/18/2021 5:28:43 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes I have been to a couple local course, and have worked for a few of them as a assistant instructor. What are you looking for? @1-75Ranger I'm open to course suggestions of any kind. I have no formal training of any kind so I was really looking to see if anyone knows of good instructors in the area. If I have to narrow it down I'd really like to find a good defensive carbine course. |
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Posted: 3/22/2021 8:53:31 AM EDT
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I am going to send you a PM, I can gladly help you find what your looking for
Quoted: @1-75Ranger I'm open to course suggestions of any kind. I have no formal training of any kind so I was really looking to see if anyone knows of good instructors in the area. If I have to narrow it down I'd really like to find a good defensive carbine course. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 1:41:24 PM EDT
[#40]
Any gun shows this weekend around Pittsburgh?
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Posted: 4/22/2021 8:17:18 PM EDT
[#41]
Hi friends
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Posted: 4/22/2021 8:56:58 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hi friends What's up guy. You been shooting at all lately? |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 5:54:45 AM EDT
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Yes! I actually had about an hour of free time the morning of the 8th so I ran out to the club to test fire/sight in a rifle. I finally ordered those steel targets I talked about getting a year ago and they should be arriving in a few days. My wife brought up going shooting the other night so we'll probably be making a meaningful trip to the range sometime in the next couple weeks. I'll let you know when I have a better idea what day it will be.
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Posted: 4/23/2021 6:58:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes! I actually had about an hour of free time the morning of the 8th so I ran out to the club to test fire/sight in a rifle. I finally ordered those steel targets I talked about getting a year ago and they should be arriving in a few days. My wife brought up going shooting the other night so we'll probably be making a meaningful trip to the range sometime in the next couple weeks. I'll let you know when I have a better idea what day it will be. Sounds good! Just found out this weekend we have our second kid on the way, so the time for me to do anything fun is now
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Posted: 4/23/2021 8:32:32 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds good! Just found out this weekend we have our second kid on the way, so the time for me to do anything fun is now Congratulations!  Round 2 is a lot easier with the exception of a few unique struggles. Prepare for the oldest to kick off a streak of terror once they realize "their" attention had shifted to the baby 
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:33:41 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Congratulations! Round 2 is a lot easier with the exception of a few unique struggles. Prepare for the oldest to kick off a streak of terror once they realize "their" attention had shifted to the baby My sister just had he second so I'm witnessing it in real time. It's not pretty 
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Posted: 4/23/2021 9:43:12 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds good! Just found out this weekend we have our second kid on the way, so the time for me to do anything fun is now Congrats! |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 11:47:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats! Thanks! You ever get out coyote hunting? |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 3:22:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks! You ever get out coyote hunting? I got out the three nights of the contest weekend. Nothing. Could have had a fox the one night. Hunted with the PVS14 year this, no more using visible light. Each year I get more expensive equipment, be it for shooting or cold weather gear. I need to bag a winner on a contest weekend just to help pay for some of it. I enjoy it though. |
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Posted: 4/23/2021 3:39:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got out the three nights of the contest weekend. Nothing. Could have had a fox the one night. Hunted with the PVS14 year this, no more using visible light. Each year I get more expensive equipment, be it for shooting or cold weather gear. I need to bag a winner on a contest weekend just to help pay for some of it. I enjoy it though. I've always wanted to try it out, just never had the gear. I'm trying to talk @hill_monkey into getting thermal |
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