Category Archives: Country Living

Happy Fathers Day (and $3.85 a trip)

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Ted

A Happy Fathers day to all you fathers out there. I had a good one and hope you all did to.  I slept late (about 8:30) but still managed to get in my standard bike ride before making pancakes for … Continue reading →

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$4.55 and $4.35

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Ted

Just two quick trips to the range at lunch this week. I shot the Ruger 1022 100 rounds the first day but only 7o rounds the second time out.   I got to talking with a couple of ORF and … Continue reading →

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You know you live in the country when…. (update)

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Ted

On the day of the Senior Prom your son (who is going) packs his fishing gear in his book bag along with his school books. And when you get home from work you find four 12 inch 16 inch* plus … Continue reading →

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$5.56

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ted

The weather and life mostly conspired to keep me away from the range this week but I did manage to go on Tuesday ($5.88 posting) and again today. Earlier this week I loaded up a batch of 30-06 for Karl’s … Continue reading →

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In which we tire the puppy.

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ted

Monika and I went back for another hike in the Red Hills this afternoon.  About 3 and a half to 4 hours and probably 5 miles or so. I’ve got a very tuckered puppy lying at my feet.

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The Birthday hike.

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Ted

Seeing that it was my birthday I slept in till 7:00 AM then decided that was enough.  Bethanni had to work (babysit) up at Bear Valley today so Monika and I drove her up (she apparently did not hear Monika … Continue reading →

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Paddle faster!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Ted

I hear Banjos. Now all I need are some bib-overalls, a straw hat and a jug of moonshine.  I’ve already got the rocking chair and the 12ga.  Tonight my wife and kids gave me a Banjo. Being that it was … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Ted

Just working at work or around the house for the last couple of days. I cast a few 9mm bullets from a old RCBS two cavity mold that I have not used in at least 25 years.  Not since I … Continue reading →

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$9.09

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Ted

Karl and I made it to the range today.  First we attended one of his friends Eagle Scout Ceremony, then headed for the range. Some time back I traded into a Remington 700 ADL (Black Plastic stock) in 30-06.  Not … Continue reading →

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Snow day

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ted

About 5 and a half or 6 inches of it actually.  In Murphys @ 2,100′. My boss, may Dog bless him, sent me home at 3:00 this afternoon.  Another half hour and I’m not sure I would have made it … Continue reading →

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