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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Making Camping More Fun for all:
If you have a camping trip coming up in the near future and you are thinking of a way you might be able to make it more enjoyable for you and your friends or family, then you are reading the right article. Many enjoy the great outdoors but some see camping as old hat and boring. When you think of camping you already know about the fishing trips and the hiking that comes with it but if you go to the same place or go fairly often and or do the same things all the time; I can identify with you, try to find another place just to break the routine and do some research on the area, such as are there falls or lakes or other scenic sites in the area? Knowing where you are going and what you will encounter will allow you to have more fun in knowing somewhat as to what you will be experiencing. For example, scenery and or old towns in the area and it would probably be far more interesting if you knew the history behind the mountain you are going to hike up. Along with that is being able to identify any wildlife or birds you may see along the way as well. Oh, don’t forget about the memories that are made in doing things together! Then when the day is just about spent and everyone is in camp, start a fire, as one of fondest memories I treasure is standing around a camp fire hearing people talk. That is a wonderful way to settle down after having a good or mediocre day! For that creates an atmosphere of sharing our views of the day as well as starting a reminiscing of past experiences and of course along with that we are roasting marshmallows for making some mores and for some just wanting a cup of coffee. Lastly, I will leave you with a tip that could make the difference between having a good time or a lousy time. If you are in a very popular area, ask how close your campsites are to others in the area as you sure don’t want to be around people that party half the night. Been there and experienced that! Hey, have a great time!
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Tags: Camping, Experienced, Memories, Reminiscing, Routine
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Hunting Big Horn Sheep in the Strawberry Mountains:
Sometime back I was sitting in a barber shop and a fellow came in that had been hunting Big Horn Sheep in the strawberry range of Oregon. He proceeded to tell us he had talked to the Game commission first off to find out how many Big Horn Sheep were in different areas and how accessible the roads were as he had very little knowledge of the area. They told him what they knew and directed him to the local sporting shops to possible find others that had hunted the area that he could talk to as well as direct him to a possible Guide if that was what he wanted. The next few days were spent talking to a number of hunters that had gotten big Horned Sheep and others that had not! Before leaving each person though, he asks them where they would go if they had a tag. With the knowledge he had gained from others and for what they had suggested was all that was needed to get him excited about climbing hills and glassing for Sheep for the next several weeks. During this time he made a note of all the larger Big Horn Sheep he had found in each area he had went to. With the day fast approaching for hunting to start, he took long walks and did a fair amount of shooting. The first few days out hunting he got to see a number of Big Horn Sheep but could never get the largest one into the scopes view without another smaller one moving in front of it! So he made a decision not to spend more than 2 days at any one area as he felt it would incite the Big Horn Sheep to move around more! As it came near to the time he had to call it quits, he got to shoot at a fairly large one and missed it and left to go to one other place before he left for home. As he was driving into the area he realized that the road was on a slightly constant uphill slant and after a time, he thought he could see a couple of Big Horn Sheep out lined against the sky above standing on a large knoll. It was then that he started looking for a place that was level enough where he could unload his 4 wheeler if he needed too; but he never did find a level spot so he parked it and put a rock in back of the wheel. By this time he was aggravated but was still driven to go after the sheep and found a rock he could peer over and could make out several of them using his binoculars just under a rim. He had seen one that was very large but could never get a shot at it so he decided to shoot at the next largest one. As it was getting late in the afternoon and he wanted to get out of there before dark. The first shot found its mark and it fell! He then proceeded to go back and get his 4 wheeler out of the back of the pickup and was wrestling in his mind as to how he was going to do that with the pickup being on a slant. Without even thinking of turning the pick up around to where the tail gate was facing up hill he placed his gun back into its scaffold. Then he proceeded to open the tailgate; and take out one of the wheel ramps. The top ramp had the spare tire on it as he did not have room for it elsewhere and of course the top ramp could not slide over the top of the second one with the weight of the wheel on it. so he thought he would pull the ends of both ramps out and take the tire off of them but in doing so the tire came up on end and proceeded to roll down the mountain till it hit the road below and bounced very high in order to land up the hill in the high brush on the other side of the highway. Back at the pickup he set about putting the ramps in place and started rolling the 4 wheeler down the ramp, but he found he could not hold the 4 wheeler for he was facing the front of it and using the brake and ended up on the ground with him holding on to the bike with one hand and holding on to the bottom of the ramp with the other. He realized there was only one way to save the 4 wheeler and that was to kick a large enough rock in back of a tire to hold it in place! During this time he was crying out to GOD for help as it took several mins. to dig a rock out of the ground with his feet to push behind a tire. Tell me who put that rock there for him to kick out of the ground? If you answered anyone but God you are wrong! Did that fellow get his Big Horn Sheep out? Yes he did and the following day came back and found his tire across the highway fairly high up on the side of the hill. How many of us have pulled boners like this? Ha.
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Tags: Boners, Ramp, Sheep, Shot
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: a Few Bumps in the Road!
In 1980 we bought a new Pontiac phoenix that I had been babying mechanical wise every since we have had it. Over time though, I can honestly say I have worked on most every part of that car to keep it in as good a shape as I could to make it last, especially for the cost of another car now a-days! Along with that, the car had three different times of colliding with Deer! In the last 6 months though we decided it would be better to let it go! Not that we had the money for another one but because it needed another Transmission which would have been the fourth one, I would have put in! But I could not find another one around to buy! So I would be forced to take ours out and send it off first; so they could rebuild it and then send it back. So it could take several weeks to have it up and running again! That was why we decided to evaluate what other things should be fixed as well. One thing was the head liner, it had come loose again and I tried several things but I could not keep it from sagging. Another thing we had to consider is I had never replaced the brake lines and the car has over 200,000 miles. Yes, I could keep working on the car till the cows come home or until I get too old to able to do it. But another thing I had to address; was the mileage gotten for the cost of gas per gallon now! So it made sense to let go of it! I cared, but it was something mechanical and could be replaced. I have been thinking how the car story applies to its physical shape and how it affects our mental decision based on its well being. The same applies to a child getting some scrapes or bruises and or an occasional broken something but for the most part heals up and forgets about those times very fast. Yes there are some exceptions; but for the norm, as we get older there are some things that are far more devastating to us than physical. Now I don’t say that lightly, think for a few minutes about life’s potholes and what can come from them. One thing that has affected each of us back in the past and or now is not forgiving others! Remember we are all human and there is a saying that too error is human, that means we all need to forgive or we will continue to let things fester to the place where we will have problems and in the process possible explode and no one likes what can come from an explosion! There is also the other side where we go through life and continue to hit pot holes and are not able to pull out of them, thinking we are worthless and or no one cares and ends up doing something no likes to hear about! I know we can give all kind reasons why we won’t forgive others and have no intention of doing so! But do yourself a favor and think about the results that can take place physically, mentally and personally, if we don’t let go of these things as fast as possible trying to find a solution. This can affect every aspect of our lives and put us in a tailspin that we possibly may not pull out of and end up doing something that we may regret for the rest of our lives. For me there is only one solution to the problems that I have including forgiving others! I have found overtime that we in and of ourselves are not equipped to achieve that inner calmness, peace, or the satisfaction in life that we are all so desperately looking for. They come from one source only! The Creator of all things is the only one that has the answers we are so much in need of! That tells me then, to have a saneness of mind and heart, I must look to our God for the answers I don’t have! The way this comes about is confessing our sins that we have committed in the way we walked in this world, without looking to him to help us in all the hurts and the anguish we have experienced as well as the way we have hurt others along the way! This is the reason for all the hurts in our lives. The only solution is asking forgiven of our sins through the name of our Lord and Savior,( Jesus Christ , GOD’s only Son!) The only one who died for all of mankind that we may live a life worth the living; having possession of those attributes mentioned above! Remember this! GOD will not forgive our sins without a blood sacrifice: that sacrifice had to be holy and that is why GOD’S only SON came to earth in an earthy body and having not sinned; Died on the Cross for you and me! That we might have life and have it abundantly!
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Tags: Answers, Car, Forgive, Iife, Money
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Thursday, November 17th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Finding out where the Fishing Holes are:
Want to go fishing but don’t know where you want to go? There are thousands of lakes, historic trails, campgrounds, sleuths, creeks and reservoirs to choose from. From Alaska to Florida and New Mexico to Main; there are fishing holes of all kinds waiting for you to find them. If you don’t know the area, you can always ask about places to fish at the local bait and tackle store or check at the local wildlife office as they can provide a map to most all fisheries in the area. They can also tell you what can be caught in each one along with which is private that you may fish in for a price and those that are open to the public. If you are looking too fish in another state, you can find the phone numbers by looking under the name of the state in the white pages of the telephone book. Make sure to find out if you will need a permit before fishing at a city lake or if you are planning on fishing on private property, you will have to have permission to fish. Be an explorer, if you have a car or pickup, gas money and an adventurous spirit, try the back roads of your county to look for public access sites near public roads to streams and rivers. You may also find fishing holes by joining organizations or clubs. Once you find your perfect location, learn what kinds of fish are present and what the rules are. What will you be able to catch and the number and sizes of fish you can keep. Is it just catch and release? Always, be respectful and leave the property clean and free of trash and fishing lines.
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Camping Safety Tips:
Camping is a fun and enjoyable way for family and friends to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. Going camping is inexpensive and a great way for renewing the spirit. It is also a great way to get some serious family together time, to share stories, values and really get to know each other. Make sure to keep your expectations modest and focus on your goal to enjoy nature. Don’t overdo it by trying to hike 10 miles or think you have to sleep in the rough, be sure and consider all the campers abilities. Before you leave for your camping trip, make sure all the children are aware of all rules and that they must be followed. Plan ahead for the things you need to take as well as for what could happen as much as possible! Dispose of any waste properly and do not allow any food in the sleeping area. Children/kids should always be reminded to use the buddy system and never leave the campsite alone. another thing that should be said to the children is Not to run or play around the campfire or eating area, where there could be dangerous things around that they could hurt themselves on. Always teach children to respect wildlife and to be considerate of the other visitors. Every adult should be able to stop any child from breaking any of the rules to keep your camping experience a safe one.
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Tags: Camping, Experience, family
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on # 4 A Unique and Gratifying Trip
Now my wife was in a mini cooper with our Daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters while I was with my son in their new 2012 mini cooper. I ask him how he liked this new one compared to the older one which is probably about 10 years old by now. He started telling me about all the advances between the two of them and the greater speed in takeoff which he had allowed me to experience out on the highway several times. He then shared with me how with the turbocharger he would get 44 miles per gal. Now my son is into speed as he is in a Cooper club and gets to race in the mountains a few times a year. So he really loves the mini Coopers both him and his wife have to drive. His prize though, was still at the house; it is a mini-mini Cooper made on some island back in the 60 or 70 era which he has all dolled up with the purpose of taking it to shows in the area! I am glad he did not ask me what I thought of his new mini cooper for I was not about to break his bubble as to what I thought of any of the three that I got to ride in. What I could not get over was how they rode down the highway. They are fairly smooth on good pavement but with the cracks and the often times dips Seattle has in their streets and highways; you got to love them if you like the sports car feel on all roads having cracks and or holes in them! Oh well, each his own! What I have gotten used to and still like is an American model that has some give in the suspension!
When the ferry had docked, we were one of the first on board and decided to just stay in our seats as it was windy and raining and just too cold to be outside; so we had a nice time just sharing with each other. When we had docked in Bremerton Washington we took the Mini Coopers just a few blocks and parked them and walked into a very nice Restaurant where we had a Wonderful dinner. By the time we got back on the ferry it was way after dark and the conversation had slowed immensely as my son and his wife slept some. One of our Granddaughters was very active though and stood outside under the roof looking at the lights as we moved along and later came back in soaked and sat down for a while to get warmed up. After a time our Granddaughters started shooting spitballs at each other using rubber bands. Then about 2 miles from the water front of Seattle my granddaughter and I went out on the front of the boat but stayed under the roof out of the wind. As we drew closer to the dock though, she again went out in the rain to the bow of the ferry to admire the beautiful, different colored skylights of Seattle, which I enjoyed immensely from underneath the roof of the ferry. By the time we had arrived home we were all ready for bed; as my son and his wife had to go to work in morning along with taking our granddaughter to school. So the following morning, we packed as fast as we could so we would not hold them up from leaving on time. As we opened the front door of the house to take the luggage out to the car, we found water running off of the roof. Upon seeing that, I sure was not looking forward to fighting the traffic again just to get out of Seattle and that’s what it seems like to me every time we leave and go to a large city, the reason being we live in a town of 2500 people with 3 stop lights and the nearest larger town is 132 miles away and I like it that way!
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Tags: American, Cooper, Granddaughter, Seattle
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on # 3 A Unique and Gratifying Trip
The next morning we had a late breakfast because of our son and his wife getting home around 2 in the morning. They did not say what we would be doing that morning and we never did ask, for we were there for the ride and whatever they wanted to do! Where we ended up was our daughter in-laws sister place again, with her husband preparing the barbeque and grilling pit to cook on as he had done the day before for the adoption celebration. It was then that we found out how Community minded this couple was and that they loved to entertain. On this particular day they were having their annual pumpkin carving time for their children and the children in the neighborhood. They had also asked a few men from the nearby college if they would come and help carve pumpkins for the children who were not able to do it themselves. Along with that, if the children did not have pumpkins; there was several setting around ready to be carved. It was not long after we got there, that a number of fathers and mothers had opened the gate into the back yard! Upon entering, the children saw things they wanted to play on like the slide and swing and the several other things they found enticing, including a nice sized tree house about 3 ft off of the ground located some 12’uphill, which was all padded inside and you could see quite some distance from there! As far as hospitality their house was opened to all who came and I would say no one went away hungry as there was more than enough food to eat. It was 4:00 before we left, as my son’s family wanted to spend time with just us, as we would be leaving in the morning. As we left, we still saw parents coming in with their children to have their pumpkins carved. I will remember that for some time for I thought that was neat, for normally you don’t see that kind of hospitality outside of your own family or church gatherings! When we reached the curb in front of the house, my son asks us if we would like to take the ferry to Bremerton Washington and eat at a nice Restaurant on the pier. We said we would enjoy that very much as that would give us some time to converse with each other as well. By the time we got to the dock, we had still had close to a 50 min. wait for its arrivial,so that worked out very well!
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Tags: Children, Ferry, Hospitality
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Saturday, October 29th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: White Tail hunting in the Wallowa Valley
The week end before last was sure a disappointment as far as hunting White tail in the Wallowa valley this year! We never saw one in all the time we hunted. The only thing we could attrib it too was that the area was thoroughly saturated by days of rain, for in some areas it was like a swamp. What we normally hunt in, is grass over the top of our heads at times alongside a river about 35 ft. wide. It has several different kinds of fruit trees along with others that are found in the mountains in the area. But there were also about 8 or 10 trees of a species in one area that I had never seen before! These were about 16 ft. tall and looked like they should have been in a flood plain in Africa as there were no branches for about 6ft. The branches at the bottom were small and very thick and seemed to come straight out 12 to 14ft. It was formed somewhat like an umbrella and left everything on the ground completely sterile as I did not see any grass at all; but around those trees were vegetation everywhere. I can only assume that the Deer and Elk in the area keep the trees eaten off underneath because of the taste. Now, the way we hunt this is fairly simple but it not without a certain amount of risk of getting hurt. There is a fence alongside a huge grain field on higher ground bordering the 75 yards of land to the river. Within those 75 yards, a little ditch of water meanders back and forth and there are many standing and downed trees along with the high grass and it is this area we normally scare the Deer out of. When one or more gets up, they jump the fence and some may run a little ways and then will turn around to see what spooked them and most often we will have bagged our deer there within an hour. That is our normal approach to hunting there but this definitely was not a normal year; as all we received, was being soaked clear to the crotch and one member actually fell into the ditch! But that’s why we call it hunting as there certainly is no guarantee to whatever we attempt to do. All we can do is place it in the Lord’s hand and tell ourselves, it just was not meant for us to get one this year! Then if we try to analyze what we could do next time and find an answer, great! But if all we end up doing is beating ourselves up and or getting angry, we end up the looser every time; not only for self but possibly passing on our feelings to someone else we care about!
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Tags: Analyze, Deer, Hunting, Risk, trees
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Unusual Elk experience!
One day we were visiting with our granddaughters – in-laws sitting around an old large wood stove out in their Garage. It had several davenports and stuffed chairs sitting in a semicircle. This was where they do most of their entertaining with friends, neighbors and relatives as most all of them have a love for the outdoors and it’s the only place they have to entertain a large group at times. Oh, before I start into my story, there was one thing in that garage that really got my attention! It was one of the last Jaguars made before the Ford motor co. bought it out. It was in immaculate shape with 82,000 miles on it. It was truly thrilling for me to sit inside of it as it had advances in the dash gages and computerization that are in the newer Fords now! The only thing that was deteriorated was the shellac on the wood dash with a few fine cracks but the surface was still smooth and provided beautiful character to the whole dash. One evening, I and my Wife along with my granddaughter and her husband were talking to his parents. The father was telling a story from his past, about a time he and a friend went Elk hunting together on a couple of horses. After a few days they had gotten their Elk and were carrying them out on their horses with them holding the rein and leading them. The packs on their horses were fairly good size and the father did not have enough room to place the rifle scabbard slanted towards the rear of the horse so they placed it towards the front and he figured he would be extremely careful in walking the horse through brush and small trees. They were walking them along a rim and without the father noticing a small branch had caught between the scabbard and the pack throwing the horse and the father over the edge with him holding on to the reins. They both rolled over one another at times for a space of a hundred yards and ended up on small boulders at the bottom. The father knew for sure the way he was hurting that he had broken some bones but after checking himself all over, the father found that he was just badly bruised. The father then went to the horse and took the pack off and in feeling it all over found that it did not have any broken bones either but found some badly bruised spots. The horse could not stand up in the boulders so they used limbs to pry the rocks out of the way enough to get the horse back on its feet, then they cleared a path for it though the rocks. The father then said it took quite some time for the horse to stop shaking before they tried to take it back to the top where they could place the pack on it. Bringing the horses down off of the mountain was no small matter as they came down very slowly. Then he made a statement, saying that when they were rolling down the mountain he could hear what sounded like breaking bones and it was not till later that he realized that it was the horse’s hoofs hitting the rocks that made the sound. He then said it was the LORD GOD that saved both him and his horse from dying on that trip! Then he said, I will never take a horse hunting again! The reason being, he had use of one of the neighbor’s horses.
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Tags: Horses, Hunting, Path, Rolled, Stove, Wood
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Monday, September 26th, 2011
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Christian Outdoor Recreation: Reporting on: Fishing Fun Tidbits:
There are ways to make fishing fun and enjoyable for the whole family. You don’t always need all that fancy, expensive fishing gear from the store. Try making your own fishing pole. Over time I have run on to two or more people that had taken their grandchildren out fishing for Bluegill, Perch and Catfish. Upon reaching their fishing place, they had each one choose their fishing pole out of the willows they found along the shore line. Then they gave them a small shovel to dig for worms and if they could not find very many or found none, they were given small seining nets to catch grass hoppers. The grandparents said it really depended on the children age as to how much they enjoyed getting the worms and or Grasshoppers, but once they started catching fish; even the time they spent catching their bait became a time of having fun and gave them something to remember. You don’t have to go out and spend a lot of money to have good time fishing. A basic education of fishing should be learned in a “learner friendly” environment. Try to teach your children to practice casting a line in your back yard using a jig with the hook removed as it will give you a more realistic weight and feel. Water is not the place to teach but to learn how to catch fish. After the motions are grasped, focus on accuracy. Make sure you also practice with reel troubles such as tangles and malfunctions. You should also educate yourself on the proper fish species and what types of fish you can expect to catch. You can plan a trip to your local wildlife office or you can use an internet source which can offer you an abundance of information. Be sure to implement good safety habits during your practice and during your fishing outing as you could hook yourself or someone else. One more thing, as children get older teach them how to set their drag as it can sure make the difference as to whether they catch a fish and or snap their line. Being prepared in knowing what you are doing will make your outing more enjoyable and relaxing and always remember to bring along your glasses, hat, bugspray and sunscreen.
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Tags: Bait, Drag, fishing, Outing, Shovel
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