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Our troops
DATE: 04/08/2008 17:42:47 / MOOD: Neutral
He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued
some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady
girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting
when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock &; roll, hip-hop,
rap, jazz or swing and the roar of 155mm howitzer. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter
now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn
to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling , thus letter writing is a pain for
him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time
in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade
launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and
latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is
told to stop or stop until he is told to march. He obeys orders instantly and
without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is
self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other.
He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his
teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own
clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with
you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in
the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like
weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take
it, because killing is his business and business is GOOD! He will often do twice
the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all.
He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime.
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has
wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is
unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body
while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away'
those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop
talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their
right to be disrespectful. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and
Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he
is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free
for over 230 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and
understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and
admiration with his blood.
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Hunters dream
DATE: 01/29/2008 10:53:18 / MOOD: Excited
Finally it again was that time of yearTo begin to lay out his hunting
gear It looked just like some hunter collageWith stuff scattered over
his camouflageHe sorted out the things he would needSat back in his
chair and drifted to sleep He dreamed he was on the piece of landWhere
earlier that year had placed his standHis dad was there also not far from
his treeAnd as the sun came up he started to see Out in the distance
about forty yards or soStood a ten point buck with a couple of doeThe
doe soon stepped out into a clearing Along with them out stepped a
yearlingThe buck as cautious as it could be Still stay covered by brush
and treeAs he took aim the doe seemed to scatterHe saw to his right what
was the matterA big buck with fourteen points or moreStormed into the
clearing and let out a roarIt grunted a grunt and lowered his headHe
aimed to shoot but just watched insteadAs the ten pointer met it with all of
his mightThey twisted, turned and put on a good fight He tried his
radio, but his dad wasn’t thereWanting him to see what was happening
hereThen he watched them fight until they had tired And took aim at the
big one again and he firedWith the blast of the gun he opened my eyesOut
from that great dream only to realizeThe dream was in hope, some day he’ll
beHearing his son radio him from that exact tree
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Hogs
DATE: 01/23/2008 09:13:50 / MOOD: Neutral
Anyone have a good idea for bait! I am wanting to try something new! I think they caught on to my old stuff.
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All GROWN UP!
DATE: 01/18/2008 10:08:32 / MOOD: Disappointed
Well it is official I have no more little kids who need me to help them.My youngest is 8 months old and started to crawl yesterday. I don't know how to feel .I am not haveing anymore kids and my youngest is growing up to fast.I wasn't expecting him or wanting him to grow up this fast but I guess he wants to keep up with his sister.Just wanted to vent!
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Deer 101
DATE: 08/28/6014 12:00:42 / MOOD: Excited
Thank god I was bored at work.If i actually had to work I would have never found this place.Thank you Stoney for giveing me a place to kill time all day and talk to fellow deer hunters.I appreciate all the people that helped me get my site up and going.I will be glad to help anyone to return the favor.Hope to meet more good people.
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Friends
DATE: 01/14/2008 11:15:13 / MOOD: Neutral
Well do you ever get to a point with some friends where your only call when they need something. This weekend i needed a favor but my good friend of many years was to busy to help ( he wanted to take a nap), the same person that always that i always help when he needs something.I like to help when I can because you never know when you will need a favor. Well I guess you come to a point when you find out who your friendsare. (like a new friend who will let you out of a bet so you will not have to miss out of being a deer101 addict)
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Dad I am to big.
DATE: 01/11/2008 11:01:14 / MOOD: Disappointed
Today is a sad day. I took my oldest son (9) to school today and tried to give him a hug.He said my friends are looking. I know every kid does this but it is hard to deal with. I know later he will come back around.
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Venison steak
DATE: 01/10/2008 12:03:18 / MOOD: Excited
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup cooking sherry
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2 tsp. garlic powder
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2 tsp. onion powder
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1/2 tsp. ginger
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1-2 lbs. venison back straps
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1 lb. bacon
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toothpicks
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Stir together soy sauce, cooking sherry, garlic powder, onion
powder and ginger in a bowl with a sealable lid. Place back straps in solution
and allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least one hour. (Back straps can be
cut into 1/2" steaks--cutting against the grain--if you prefer more marinate
flavor to meat or marinate whole for less extreme flavor.) Cut into 1/2" thick
steaks, cutting against the grain making round, disc shaped steaks. Wrap strip
of bacon around each steak, securing bacon with toothpick, and grill until meat
is cooked to desired doneness. Serve on a bed of wild rice.
Good chilli
DATE: 01/10/2008 11:49:07 / MOOD: Excited
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2 lbs. ground venison
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1 lb. deer sirloin cubed 1"
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3 oz. chili powder
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3 tbs. ground cumin
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1/2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
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1 lg. red onion chopped
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1 bell pepper red or green
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1 16 oz. can crushed tomato
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2 8 oz can tomato sauce
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1 tsp. salt
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1 can beans (optional)
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2 tbsp. olive oil
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1-2 sprigs chopped cilantro
Brown meat in large skillet in oil until the redness is gone.
add onion and bell pepper and cook until onions are clear. In large pot add
tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and cilantro.. Bring to a
simmer. Add meat and onions and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Is a good gut warmer
on a cold night. Mix up some Mexican cornbread and a few beers and enjoy.
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