Catfishing on the Red River - Part 9

[gooboy]

Me and Jim spent the day on the river yesterday. Ended up bringin' home 52 cats. Probably threw 30 or so back. Good day of fishin'. Really enjoyed spending the day with Jim. The fish where in 20 to 26 feet of water. Most of them came off nightcrawlers, with some of the bigger fish caught on cut shad. We didn't have any luck finding shad. Jim caught us some the day before down by Centrytel.

Jim is tryin' his best to be the head gooboy. First off, last year he won the big goo award in our tourney. Then yesterday, he done it again. Only goo of the day. He wouldn't even let me reel him in. He tried to get me to take his picture with it, but I was to jealous. He quit fishing for at least 10 minutes so he could admire his catch. That boy has got it bad!!

Got to see a couple bald eagles yesterday. And a big mink running down the rockwall just above my camp. That's another cool thing about being on the river. You just never know what your going to see.

Really enjoyed it Jim. Looking forward to another one!!!

[cuttingout69]

Gonna be real cold in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!
I may have to run them out of the truck.

[ratherbracin]

I'm really trying hard to be good and just leave that ' ice on the brain ' phrase alone. :0010:

[ar_confederate]

I'm really trying hard to be good and just leave that ' ice on the brain ' phrase alone. :0010:

Oh come on. Tell us what you are thinking!!!

[ladyfish50]

I'm really trying hard to be good and just leave that ' ice on the brain ' phrase alone. :0010:

Sorry!!! Not me!!!!
I'll bet it wouldn't even melt the ice.....HeeHee!:0010::0a1::0a10::happy::0a36:

[David Knotts]

Sorry!!! Not me!!!!
I'll bet it wouldn't even melt the ice.....HeeHee!:0010::0a1::0a10::happy::0a36:

Now thats funny.lol

[ratherbracin]

Ya'll notice we're talkin' too dang much again? Ah, Rednecks....

[David Knotts]

Ya'll notice we're talkin' too dang much again? Ah, Rednecks....

I know, what page are we on now.lol

[Buddrice]

I'm really trying hard to be good and just leave that ' ice on the brain ' phrase alone. :0010:

I'm glad he has something to keep his skull from falling in..:lol:

I am so sorry I couldn't leave it alone..Forgive me Tony...:big_smile:

[cuttingout69]

I guess is called "Opening mouth, inserting foot" :roll_eyes:
All I can say about that is

[wareagle]

Anybody talked to rev ty latley?

[cuttingout69]

I'm glad he has something to keep his skull from falling in..:lol:

I am so sorry I couldn't leave it alone..Forgive me Tony...:big_smile:

Buddy that is okay, I just know who has not been on the site today. He will run with that one. I don't know what I was thinking.

[Cheryl]

Awwwww quit whinin' Tony..........be glad you weren't here where it was near 10 or somewhere colder than that. COUNT your blessings! AND put on a toboggan or ski mask under that hat............:tounge_out:

[mandisue13]

Hey rob,

what is with the planes on the base lately? they are runnin all hours of the day and night....big planes...little planes.....3 or 4 little planes flying together really fast........

[sgt_rob]

If I told you I'd have to...

:hell_boy:

No really, I havn't even noticed them. :roll_eyes:

[dnrsusan]

Hey yall!!! Did ya miss me????
Just wanted yall to know, that yall are the luckiest folks alive!!! Ya know why???...Cause yall are lucky enough to be friends with my big brother!!!!! ...Ain't he the greatest guy in the whole wide world!!!!!!!:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

[David Knotts]

Man is it nice outside, or what. Ilove the cold.

[ratherbracin]

Hey yall!!! Did ya miss me????
Just wanted yall to know, that yall are the luckiest folks alive!!! Ya know why???...Cause yall are lucky enough to be friends with my big brother!!!!! ...Ain't he the greatest guy in the whole wide world!!!!!!!:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

Hey Susie, Glad your back on. Yeah, I'm kinda partial to your big brother myself...:big_smile:

[dnrsusan]

Hey Susie, Glad your back on. Yeah, I'm kinda partial to your big brother myself...:big_smile:


Though i do think that I have a great big brother......he posted that wonderful comment about himself while signed on under my screen name this morning!! (that's a big surprise, huh?:ooooh: ) For some reason the BOC decided to not let me log on for the past month or so.....so he was helping me get it all straightened out and I'm glad to say that I'm finally back!!

[ar_confederate]

We're glad to have you back too. Somehow though, I don't think that anyone on this site will be surprised at who was responsible for those very flattering comments!!!:roll_eyes:

[cuttingout69]

Cheryl
I have a problem. I deleted you pm by accident. So I am not for sure who it was you wanted me to give hugs to at the next gathering. I know Roxie, Debbie(Ty’s wife) and Carmen were on the list, but I just can’t remember, wasn’t Mary(Rob’s wife) on there also? Please re PM me your hug list so I get it right. Thanks Tony:boss:

Always looking to be helpful.

[cuttingout69]

Hey Dick, call me, I loss another trap. This time with something real big in it. To give you and idea, I found my stake 8' up a pine tree. The limbs were broken out of the top of the tree and there were rather large claw marks up all the way to that point. He was a nice one. Same set I took the huge female in.

Also JB called yesterday and told me there were some things going on up there through March, so there will be no need in us coming back this season. It works out just right. I removed everything from there today. There are some people doing some looking around up there. He said it would just be best for us and our equipment to just not be there. I am moving to CV tomorrow. I will set all day. I finially broke down and got sick tho. My head is stopped up some kind of bad. My ears are ringing. I want to get this last week in and see what I can take there. I hope to pull 2 more cats and a doz fox out before we sale. Call when you can.

[Alsey]

Tony if you feel that bad you ought to take it easy. I've been at Willis Knighton hospital with Melanie since Wednesday. She went to work last weekend with a cough and a fever so she wouldn't have to make up a weekend day. Two days later I took her to the doctor and he put her in the hospital with pneumonia in one lung and bronchitis in the other.

Oh yeah, Cheryl told me Rupert, Bud, and BadBob were the names you missed on the Hug list. She told me to tell you.
I'm going fishing in the morning. It'll beat being cooped up in a hospital even if they're not biting.

One last thing, what additives would yall recommend running in a fresh tank of gas after I've had fuel in my carb for nearly 3 months?

[Buddrice]

Hey Jim,I was wondering what happen to you.I hope Melanie is doing OK.Glad to see you back on here..:smile2:

[wareagle]

Jim let me know how you do in the morning. I might go tomorow afternoon.

[gooboy]

Good luck on the fishin' tommorrow Jim. I hope Melanie gets better real soon.
Hope all my redneck buddies have a great weekend!!!!

[catgetter1]

Hey Jim let us know how ya did, I'm gonna go but Im'a gonna probably put in at Bishop's point....Gotta see how the ol' motor is a gonna run....Over there I don't havta worry about bein carried down river iffen sumthin goes amiss...Reckon there'll be any shad or should I take sum deer liver....??????? Oh yea, I'll pass on the Hug Tony!!!!!

[mandisue13]

i love my crabs......they are funny to watch and play with......wish isaac liked to play with them...they freak him out.


anyhow.....i am tired....worked overtime this week, went for 3 days on about 6 hours sleep.....i am going to go mellow out

[gooboy]

i love my crabs......they are funny to watch and play with......

Did David give those to ya, or did someone else???????????????:ooooh:

[badbob46]

Hey rob,

what is with the planes on the base lately? they are runnin all hours of the day and night....big planes...little planes.....3 or 4 little planes flying together really fast........

i know exactly what yer talkin about.. they have been screaming over my house all week long..its been a very long time since it got this loud around here

[catgetter1]

[quote=mandisue13;562870]i love my crabs......they are funny to watch and play with......wish isaac liked to play with them...they freak him out.


WHAT??????

[David Knotts]

Did David give those to ya, or did someone else???????????????:ooooh:

I didn't give em to her, and she dang sure better not give to me.lol

Keep your crabs to your self.lol

[David Knotts]

Just got back from the river, it was getin bad when I loaded up. Waves were about 25 feet tall--well ok they were more like 2 feet, but still it was ruff out there, no cats, but I did catch some BASS.lol

[Buddrice]

i love my crabs......they are funny to watch and play with...

Does David like to look at them? Do you use a magnify glass or just strong pair of glasses..
:lol:

[sgt_rob]

This thread is going South quick!

Jim take care of your woman.
I would add some carb cleaner in that old gas and run it out then start with a fresh tank with Stabil in it to get ready for the Big Game.

I can't believe yall are going to pass on those hugs Tony is giving out. I hear they come with a "little extra".:embarassed:

[wareagle]

I just got back from the river and did not even wet a hook. David I think the waves were higher than that. I threw my cast net about what seem like 200 times and caught one goo and one carp. The waves were geting higher and higher so I drove back to the ramp and loaded up. Man it was ruff seas.:lol: But the motor ran good. Yall have a good day.

[mandisue13]

ok i just went back and re read all the posts...i forgot to mention we got some HERMIT CRABS.....i thought i had mentioned that in an earlier post. david got them while i was at work. i got the crabitat for isaac for christmas....he wont touch them.....he freaks out....so i am the proud owner of crabs.

[ratherbracin]

Rough winds here at home. I think we had sustained winds of 20-25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. It must've been one of those gusts that took down the pecan tree in our back yard. It landed on our wood shed and the cyclone fence, fortunately with minimal damage. I'm just real proud that my pups weren't too close and stayed safe.
My Aunt Cilla, and Shane came over and helped me clean up the mess, and what a mess.....I didn't think to take a photo before we began clearing the debris, but I did begin thinking about pictures in relation to home owners insurance when I saw the fence and roof of the shed. So here's a few scenes...

[ratherbracin]

Have I ever mentioned how blessed I am to have such good friends? Well, if I have failed to do so, let me say that I have some great friends....

A few more photos...

[ladyfish50]

First, glad that the damage wasn't any worse. And glad none of those sweet doggies were hurt, either. Man, y'all did a great job cleaning everything up. And what a nice, neat pile of fresh cut pecan wood I see in that shed!
Yep, you do indeed have some good friends. Glad you got it taken care of, & that you're all okay.:wink:

[wareagle]

I wonder how many of them bream all that wood will smoke.:lol:

[Alsey]

david got them while i was at work.

I figured that's how it went down.

Sorry to hear about the tree falling in yall's yard Carmen and Eric. Carmen, I hope you get it all patched up before Eric gets back so you don't cut into his Redneckin' time.

[dnrsusan]

Hey Carmen,
Sorry to hear about the tree falling. But I'm like everyone else, glad it wasn't worse. And I'm real glad you and the pups didn't get hurt!

[mandisue13]

ROXIE.....I was at Bass Pro and saw something absolutely made for you.

A Shakespeare Rod and Reel....PINK and full size....and on it it says LADYFISH.......i think it was 16.00....LOL thought of you!

[cuttingout69]

Okay Cheryl, I will drop the hugs. I still own Roxie one from you tho, I don't like not finishing what I was asked to do, so I want give anymore hugs from you except the one I own Roxie. :big_smile:

I put out 2 doz fox set today and about 3 cat set. I did not see any sign, but I set them anyway. The land owner had seen a pile of gray fox during deer season, and he wants the gone. I used nothing but the lure I made also. I have taken 2 cats on it so far. It smell some kind of good. I promise any of yall that have ever spent much time on the river in the spring and summer will say "Hey I have smelled that some where before." :big_smile:

I can't sleep for some reason, so I got up and came in here to see if anyone else was up. I think I am going to the Doc Monday if I can get a appt. My sinuses are hurting real bad, and I keep get nose bleeds from it. I was 3 hours late to work Friday due to my inter ear making me sick. I can breathe find, I just have bad head aches and sinus problems and the inter ear going out.

[WildWillie]

Okay Cheryl, I will drop the hugs. I still own Roxie one from you tho, I don't like not finishing what I was asked to do, so I want give anymore hugs from you except the one I own Roxie. :big_smile:

I put out 2 doz fox set today and about 3 cat set. I did not see any sign, but I set them anyway. The land owner had seen a pile of gray fox during deer season, and he wants the gone. I used nothing but the lure I made also. I have taken 2 cats on it so far. It smell some kind of good. I promise any of yall that have ever spent much time on the river in the spring and summer will say "Hey I have smelled that some where before." :big_smile:

I can't sleep for some reason, so I got up and came in here to see if anyone else was up. I think I am going to the Doc Monday if I can get a appt. My sinuses are hurting real bad, and I keep get nose bleeds from it. I was 3 hours late to work Friday due to my inter ear making me sick. I can breathe find, I just have bad head aches and sinus problems and the inter ear going out.

I know what you're dealing with there. My sinuses were terrible. I was using a couple nasal sprays and two other prescriptions for the sinus trouble. That's the main reason we're down on the coast. Within one week after arriving here, I was able to quit the medicine. Not sure what was giving me the trouble in East TX, but I dread going back. Only thing is, we will only be there a short time, then on somewhere else. LA coast, TX coast, Colorado, Arizona; who knows. (I shore do like dem crawdads tho.) Hope you get straightened out there Tony.

Will

[BullDaddy]

Carmen, I'm glad everything is ok. Big as that tree is, it could have done some mager damage.

Tony, you sure those nose bleeds are from your sinus problems and not from that redhead punching you in the nose?:big_smile:

[WildWillie]

I was floored recently when one of my neighbors told me I could hunt this ranch for a yearly fee of $18,000 per gun. We see lots of wildlife when traveling through the ranch. Main (only) highway to Port Mansfield cuts through the middle of it. http://www.elsauzranch.com/ I've been trying to get a picture of a Nilgai, but they are skittish.

Will

[sgt_rob]

Tony you need to get well soon. I've got a feelin your going to need all your strength following the hug you plan on giving Roxie. How fast did you say you could run?:roll_eyes:

[dnrsusan]

Hope you feel better soon Tony!!

[cuttingout69]

Tony you need to get well soon. I've got a feelin your going to need all your strength following the hug you plan on giving Roxie. How fast did you say you could run?:roll_eyes:


If I have offended anyone on the RRR thread, I apologize. I took a joke between good friends and carried to far and for that, I am sorry. I was not thinking and did not mean any harm. I am sorry.

[cuttingout69]

Tony, you sure those nose bleeds are from your sinus problems and not from that redhead punching you in the nose?:big_smile:

Kevin I wish that was it. I have even had the blood psi checked when I have been having problems.

Will I can not use the nose spray as I have a blood vain right inside my nose that the spray ruptures. I have thought of moving some where like Co, Wy, or even up north to get away from it. When I have worked in those states, I have felt better than ever. Or even on the coast with the salt water.

[David Knotts]

Tony hope you get better, if you have to move off to get better, then who is Eric gona have to blame for his misshaps.lol

[wareagle]

Kevin I wish that was it. I have even had the blood psi checked when I have been having problems.

Will I can not use the nose spray as I have a blood vain right inside my nose that the spray ruptures. I have thought of moving some where like Co, Wy, or even up north to get away from it. When I have worked in those states, I have felt better than ever. Or even on the coast with the salt water.

Do they have catfish up there?:lol:

[ShadyValleyMtnLady]

Carmen, glad you and yours were not hurt and the damage was minimal. Could've been worse, girl. And yes it seems you have some wonderful redneck friends! We definitely are the best kind :big_smile:
Tony, hope you're feeling better soon. Go to the doctor buddy! The west is wonderful. I would live there in a heartbeat if and when circumstances might be different. Montana was my dream, and after being there, it still is. Dumb ole redneck country girl that I am, hadnt been anywhere except the south:Carolinas, Fl, Ga, La, Ms, Va... hadnt been west of Nashville Tn. Went to 16 states, and had the time of my life. Different atmosphere, different altitude, different attitude, beautiful wildlife, HUGE fish, and most of all that "Beautiful Sky" ...
Feel better soon!
Becca

[wareagle]

You might have to put out some throw lines for trout.:big_smile_2:

[ShadyValleyMtnLady]

:still_dreaming: I was fly fishing in the Missouri River in Montana, and hooked fish bigger than I am. No, I wasn't able to get em in! I broke off as many times as I cussed! That was a joke but I relentlessly tried until Big Walter seized my new reel. I said, "I give" that day. First and only time I was fishing for something big enough to eat me-Outside of a boat!:big_smile:
Do they have catfish out west?
Yall have a great week

Becca

[WildWillie]

Kevin I wish that was it. I have even had the blood psi checked when I have been having problems.

Will I can not use the nose spray as I have a blood vain right inside my nose that the spray ruptures. I have thought of moving some where like Co, Wy, or even up north to get away from it. When I have worked in those states, I have felt better than ever. Or even on the coast with the salt water.

I was diagnosed with COPD in November. The specialist I was using also treated the sinus problems. I talked with her about the change in climate. She told me some folks do great in humid coastal areas, some in dry climates. I'm not too sure how I will do in the humidity come summer. That is why I keep the option of the high country. If necessary I will move permanently. Oh and BTW, I never smoked. Hate to think of how I might be if I would have.

On the other subject, I think everyone knew the hugs were a joke. I know I knew that, and I'm a little slow to catch on sometime.

Will

[BullDaddy]

If I have offended anyone on the RRR thread, I apologize. I took a joke between good friends and carried to far and for that, I am sorry. I was not thinking and did not mean any harm. I am sorry.


I ain't mad at cha. Matter of fact, if you was here right now, I'd give ya a big ol' hug. Yes I would.:big_smile:

[ersel]

Group hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cheryl]

If I have offended anyone on the RRR thread, I apologize. I took a joke between good friends and carried to far and for that, I am sorry. I was not thinking and did not mean any harm. I am sorry.


All I can say is boy you must be sick, cause rednecks don't apologize often.....:tounge_out:

You didn't offend me. I've read enough and posted enough here with the fine folks that allow me to be an honorary redneck, to know, I THINK. :lol:

Get well soon. You probably need to follow the other 3 R's right now.......Read, relax and rest. All that trapping y'all did and posted about, not to mention putting them up, slap wore me out, so I know y'all all need those other 3 R's.

Carmen,

WOW, glad nothing and no one was hurt! Whatcha gonna cook over that pecan wood?

Take care.
Cheryl

[xdiver]

Tony I went to the Doctor Thursday I have been having a nose bleed off and on for two months, he sent me to an E N T Doctor, he burnt the inside and packed it, I go back tommorow to take the packing out, I think the nose bleeds this time of the year is caused by the dry heat in the house..Just a guess


Bud

[ladyfish50]

I was floored recently when one of my neighbors told me I could hunt this ranch for a yearly fee of $18,000 per gun. We see lots of wildlife when traveling through the ranch. Main (only) highway to Port Mansfield cuts through the middle of it. http://www.elsauzranch.com/ I've been trying to get a picture of a Nilgai, but they are skittish.

Will
Wow! Only 18,000 & you didn't "jump" on that????:lol: I pulled up the home page & saw where it's part of the King Ranch; weeeellll, that explains alot!! Maybe you can get a good picture of some of those exotics, though. That would be cool. Thanks Will

[ladyfish50]

Tony...quit beating yourself up over this. I'm not mad; I knew it was all in fun. (Besides, I think I could outrun you!) Really, though. It's all good....chin up.

[ladyfish50]

Quick update on my truckin' son.....He's been in Wisconsin; made his first drop off on his own. Then hauled back down to Ohio. He called this a.m; was hoping he was headed South....Wrong! Got another load to Wisconsin!! One thing about it; he's sure learning how to drive on snow & ice!
Buddy started adding a little cover to the side of his shed today; he's got a new grill picked out, so he's gonna make a cover, & put down a concrete block pad to put his grill, smoker & maybe the fish cooker on. I think it's gonna be real nice. That way, HE can continue to cook, even if it rains!!:tounge_out:
Man! Wasn't the weather great this weekend?? Anybody do any fishing?

[ratherbracin]

[quote=Cheryl

Carmen,
Whatcha gonna cook over that pecan wood?


Cheryl[/quote]

I'm planning on donating the majority of that pecan wood to the Rice Fish Smokin' Fund.... :big_smile:

[cuttingout69]

Thanks to everyone. I am fixing to head to bed. I just got in from the fur shed. All the fur on boards and will be ready to sale by Sunday evening. I planned to get started this evening in the fur shed at about 4pm. Wrong, the phone rang and I knew the #. It was work. I had to run to Junction City Ar on and er locate for AP&L. They were having to dig up a burried main line on Iron Mt Rd, better know as Senic 7. Any way, I got back around 8:30 and did not even come inside to let the wife know I was home. I headed straigt to the shed and went to work. I still have out 2 doz fox set, but I don't have much faith, as I did not see any sign the other day. I am just trying to locate them right now.

It has been a fun season, and I learned a lot. This is one sport you never quite learning at. Or not me anyway. I was taught by my dad that you quite learning the day you die, and not until then.

Oh, and congrats on the promotion Bulldaddy. You earned it.

[mandisue13]

Kevin I wish that was it. I have even had the blood psi checked when I have been having problems.

Will I can not use the nose spray as I have a blood vain right inside my nose that the spray ruptures. I have thought of moving some where like Co, Wy, or even up north to get away from it. When I have worked in those states, I have felt better than ever. Or even on the coast with the salt water.


mine are the same way....my sinus has been horrid the past few weeks....have you ever had surgery? i have and it helped but i have to have another one to finish the first.....it sucks. hope you feel better....get some of the saline nasal spray...well you may want to try the AIYR brand nasal saline gel....it is a gel that keeps everything moist and helps stop the nose bleeds....

[sgt_rob]

Man it sure was a nice weekend. I ran a 3 mile race on Bistineau's trails Saturday. Came in first in the Masters catagory (40-49 y/o catagory) and second overall. I took the family to the parade Saturday and then we went back over to King's Hwy Sunday morning to pick up some more "throws". Some other folks got there earlier and had most of it but we ended up with a better deal. I picked up all the split oak firewood that folks had left laying around. Sunday afternoon I started melting some lead and got about 20 ingots poured before the kids wanted to hit the hot tub. Me and Logan are taking the pirogue out this morning and try to catch our lunch and cook it over an open fire.

Becca, I used to fish the Missouri river when I was living in Great Falls MT. Believe it or not, we used to trap crawfish up there too. We kept them in a stock tank until we had enough for a crawfish boil.

[Buddrice]

I have several nose bleeds this time of year due to the fact that my sinuses stay so dried out from the heat in the house and in the Banks.I have learned to just live with it.Tony,you probably have an infection in your sinuses and need to get on some kind of antibiotics. Hope you get to feeling better.But I can tell you, it is probably going to take a fishing trip or two before you start feeling better..:big_smile:

[David Knotts]

man it looks like its gona be a nice day, gona head to work, then take Isaac fishin when I get off. He told me last night that he wanted to catch a bass, and bein the loe bass master that I am, I just have to take him.

Tony hope you get better soon. Yall have a great day.

[WildWillie]

We always kept a kettle of water on the insert in the fireplace at home. Down here, we keep those damp rid bags (3) in the RV to lower the humidity. BTW, those things are great. I am going to have the son put one in our gun cabinet at home. If you've never seen them, Home Depot carries them in boxes of three for less than ten bucks. Ideal for anywhere you need to keep the air dry.

Will

[Cheryl]

Will,

Up here you can buy the Damp Rid in a plastic container for a dollar at the dollar stores. You might want to check those out, as they are cheaper than the ones at Home Depot.

Take care.
Cheryl

[ar_confederate]

Tony, I've been having problems with my sinus as well. My wife talked me into going see a Dr. Rheddy on Shed Rd in Bossier City. He's an allergy specialist but will treat infections like yours as well. He's the first doctor in a long time that will actually take the time to talk to you and listen to you. I highly recommend him. As for the hugs, I was just getting jealous. I think that we all knew it was in fun!

Roxie, Buddy might want to rethink the shed over the cooker. Just remember my "learning experience" last Father's day!:embarassed:

[gooboy]

4 more nights to go!!!

I had cornmeal pancakes and fried salami for breakfast!!! UMMMMM UMMMMM! You wana talk about goo............not hardly!!! Man I'm ready for some real food!! This crap sucks!!!! And another thing.... I want my woman!!!! Real bad!!!! Sure wish Carmen would hurry up and hit the lotto!!! I'm ready to retire!!!:cool2:

[cuttingout69]

Well as bad as I feel, I still had to run the line this morning. I had three gray fox and two misses. One of the misses was a gray that I took some 20 yards down the road tho. He just could not get enough of that lure I made. All I need now it 4 more to make my goal for the year. I have 5-6 days to do it.

[David Knotts]

Yall should have seen Isaac today, He lost 4 bass, but his eyes get huge every time he set the hook, then I let him reel some of the fish I stuck in, made my heart swell up with pride, it was more fun to watch him play a fish, then any thing, and just to spend time with my little boy. Then he got to where he was netin my fish. It was the best day I've had in a long time. What made it so good was when we were on the way back home, he looks over at me, and said daddy when can we go back fishin, and I love you. Gave me a big ole lump in my throat.

[Buddrice]

Tony, I've been having problems with my sinus as well. My wife talked me into going see a Dr. Rheddy on Shed Rd in Bossier City. He's an allergy specialist but will treat infections like yours as well. He's the first doctor in a long time that will actually take the time to talk to you and listen to you. I highly recommend him. As for the hugs, I was just getting jealous. I think that we all knew it was in fun!

Roxie, Buddy might want to rethink the shed over the cooker. Just remember my "learning experience" last Father's day!:embarassed:

I have my extension added to the end of my shop.Now all I have to do is put the blocks down to set the grill and smoker on.Here is a side view of the extension.

[sgt_rob]

Whew! I rowed that dang pirogue for 7 hours. Not a bite on the hook but we did get three birds. Logan and Jacob took care of those.

I melted more lead today and have accumulated around 60 ingots.

Tony, You've got to take a break and recoop dude. You are going to drive yourself in the ground.

Eric, those boot are made for walkin' and walkin's what they'll do. If you don't buy Carmen those boots, they're gonna walk all over you.

[Cheryl]

Carmen,

The woodpecker today.

The Black-capped chickadee today.

The sparrow with a yellow spot.

As I've never been able to remember the correct name of the woodpecker by calling it red headed woodpecker, I looked it up online and it's called the red bellied woodpecker?????????? Does that make any sense to anyone?

Take care.
Cheryl

[cuttingout69]

Well I have to go turn fox now. They sale fur out. I have to part dry them fur in then turn them once they get tacky dry so they don't soil with the hide on the board. Here is a pic for yall.

[cuttingout69]

Eric and Carmen. Here is what will become of the diggers we took. This is cool and took a lot of time. Check it out.

[wareagle]

Is that an army digger?

[Cheryl]

Tony,
Thanks for the pics. If you aren't going to keep the skeletons, you could donate them to a local school.
Take care.
Cheryl

[cuttingout69]

Eric and Carmen. Here is what will become of the diggers we took. This is cool and took a lot of time. Check it out.

I sent a fellow in ID 3 army diggers. The pics are of what he dose with them. He makes the models out of the real bones. These are pics he sent me to show what he will be doing with the diggers/dillos. The 4 legged is a wolf. He did not say what the 2 legged one was. He spends lots of time and effort on them doesn’t he.

[David Knotts]

I sent a fellow in ID 3 army diggers. The pics are of what he dose with them. He makes the models out of the real bones. These are pics he sent me to show what he will be doing with the diggers/dillos. The 4 legged is a wolf. He did not say what the 2 legged one was. He spends lots of time and effort on them doesn’t he.

Thats cool lookin.

[mandisue13]

Yall should have seen Isaac today, He lost 4 bass, but his eyes get huge every time he set the hook, then I let him reel some of the fish I stuck in, made my heart swell up with pride, it was more fun to watch him play a fish, then any thing, and just to spend time with my little boy. Then he got to where he was netin my fish. It was the best day I've had in a long time. What made it so good was when we were on the way back home, he looks over at me, and said daddy when can we go back fishin, and I love you. Gave me a big ole lump in my throat.


ok now you got me bawlin....i hate that i had to work. i wish i could have been there for that. it makes me so proud to have a family that enjoys fishing and being together more than anything else. my husband and my son are the 2 best things that has ever happen to me and i thank God for them every day.:too_sad:

[ratherbracin]

Thanks for the pics, Cheryl. Yep! Spring time's coming!

Tony, could that 2nd view be a beaver? Maybe a nutria? Look at those short front legs...Cool whatever it is.

Buddy, I like the shed. I have plenty of pecan wood for you. Now all we need is another little pig....Umm-mmmm...

[ladyfish50]

Yall should have seen Isaac today, He lost 4 bass, but his eyes get huge every time he set the hook, then I let him reel some of the fish I stuck in, made my heart swell up with pride, it was more fun to watch him play a fish, then any thing, and just to spend time with my little boy. Then he got to where he was netin my fish. It was the best day I've had in a long time. What made it so good was when we were on the way back home, he looks over at me, and said daddy when can we go back fishin, and I love you. Gave me a big ole lump in my throat.
Like that song says...."I don't know why they say grown men don't cry"....
Glad to hear you had such a great day; and made such a great memory!

[ladyfish50]

Tony, cool looking pictures of those little skeleton critters. I wondered what that guy was gonna do with a dillo! And those 3 foxes are beautiful. But I agree with Rob; you'd better start taking some time to heal up. You don't want to get sick just when the fishing gets good!!:tounge_out:
Cheryl, those are pretty little birdies! I think I've got a female goldfinch, or a male that's not "colored up" yet, hanging around my feeders. I've also got chickadees, cardinals, blue jays, titmouse, doves & lots of sparrows!! I just love watching them!
Rob, sounds like you've been busy too. Get Buddy to tell you his pirogue story sometime!(It has to do with a shotgun, pirogue, & the toe of his boot!):big_smile: Also, I missed something; what is all the lead melting for? And ingots?

[sgt_rob]

My neighbor (whom tried to hire me last year and I almost retired from the AF for the job) recently shut down the plant he was managing. He brought home some lead that was used to stamp letters in book binders. I needed to melt it and clean it up for future use. I just pour it in a cast iron muffin pan for easy storage. I've got to find a mold that will give me what I can use (1-8 oz) and make up a few sinkers.

[David Knotts]

Well me And Isaac went back today, went to Clarks, and had a blast. isaac saw a big flock of coots run across the water, and he asked me if they were sick cause they could not fly. Then he helped me catch some more bass, spill my tackle box, drop my pliers in the water(glad I have anoter set) in the water.

A little advice to any body takin a 5 year old fishin. A boat, a 5 year old, 2 cokes, and 4 packs of pecan rolls, do not make a good mix. He was non stop, but he did fish most of the time we were out. On the way back home he prayed and thanked God for letin us catch those fish. Isaac is one COOL kid.I just wish that he looked like me.lol

[catsmith1]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Gateway sent me a new part for the laptop and I can sit and talk to yall again.

[cuttingout69]

I asked my 9 yo red headed daughter yesterday if she want to grade fur for me tonight. She was waiting on me to get home this evening. I carried her to the fur shed and showed her how I wanted them graded and gave her the rule. She came out a little while later and said "Done with those, can I get the top rack down?" WOW! I told her sure, keep on going. She came out a little while later and said "Done, can I take some off the boards?" I told her those need to hang a while longer. She told me "okay, I have to go wash my hair now." LOL She jumped her bike a few times over the ramp my older son made her, then went in. I forgot to tell yall, my 6 yo helped her a little to. He was so funny about it. I could hear them in there talking about where what fur should go. Any way I let them clear out, and I went in to check the job they had done. There was piles of fur all over the floor. When I got to check the piles out, she had made a pile for 27",28",29", all the way through 35". She did not miss a one either. I counted them and she had graded 140+ coons this evening. I am so proud of her. She loves doing things like for and with me. I just wanted to share this with yall.

[gooboy]

Rob, I've got about a dozen sinker molds; egg, bank,etc. All different sizes. Give me a call next week and let me know what ya want and I'll loan em' to ya.

[mandisue13]

Well me And Isaac went back today, went to Clarks, and had a blast. isaac saw a big flock of coots run across the water, and he asked me if they were sick cause they could not fly. Then he helped me catch some more bass, spill my tackle box, drop my pliers in the water(glad I have anoter set) in the water.

A little advice to any body takin a 5 year old fishin. A boat, a 5 year old, 2 cokes, and 4 packs of pecan rolls, do not make a good mix. He was non stop, but he did fish most of the time we were out. On the way back home he prayed and thanked God for letin us catch those fish. Isaac is one COOL kid.I just wish that he looked like me.lol


isaac is one cool kid. i love him so much! i gave him some chap stick yesterday for his lips...i told him when his lips started bothering h im to use it and put it in his pocket so he owuld have it. he gave it back to me this morining and said "thank you mommy for letting me use your lipstick, here you go" LOL and david you know better than to give him that food...give him an apple.

[Cheryl]

Amanda,

Have David take some pics with Isaac and him out together, that way you can enjoy it, too. Those moments frozen in time, never to occur again, ever.

You working hard, woman? Slow down and smell life a little, take a PD off, go with them.

Take care.
Cheryl

[mandisue13]

is there really such thing as a paid day off????? LOL

remember that gumbo cookoff i entered. well...that was last wednesday and i have heard nothing...i assumed i didnt place....


i got an email today that out of 70 entries i am in the top 10 and have to compete next wednesday! so if anyone happens to see some fresh good lookin shrimp while at the store....would ya let me know...i used prepackaged frozen last time but i want to win this!


i have never entered a cook contest ....well one time i did a chili cook off and didnt place...but i used a mix...haha.....

[dahoss2002]

is there really such thing as a paid day off????? LOL

remember that gumbo cookoff i entered. well...that was last wednesday and i have heard nothing...i assumed i didnt place....


i got an email today that out of 70 entries i am in the top 10 and have to compete next wednesday! so if anyone happens to see some fresh good lookin shrimp while at the store....would ya let me know...i used prepackaged frozen last time but i want to win this!


i have never entered a cook contest ....well one time i did a chili cook off and didnt place...but i used a mix...haha.....

You might can find fresher but Farmer's Seafood usually has the freshest shrimp in town. They have some great seafod gumbo too if u wanna cheat. just kiddin. But they do have some good shrimp.

[catsmith1]

is there really such thing as a paid day off????? LOL

remember that gumbo cookoff i entered. well...that was last wednesday and i have heard nothing...i assumed i didnt place....


i got an email today that out of 70 entries i am in the top 10 and have to compete next wednesday! so if anyone happens to see some fresh good lookin shrimp while at the store....would ya let me know...i used prepackaged frozen last time but i want to win this!


i have never entered a cook contest ....well one time i did a chili cook off and didnt place...but i used a mix...haha.....

Way to go nana puddin Queen!

Can't wait to hear how it goes!