tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54541528625101193472024-03-06T01:48:40.608-06:00Lance's WorldMy continued journey of my struggle with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. From start to current progress, overcoming obstacles and hopefully helping a few others that suffer from this problem.
As I get better along my journey my blogs are turning more to outdoor adventures, life adventures, things I am doing now or want to do that were never in my vocabulary 5 years ago.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-62523649040591134452015-04-25T09:25:00.003-05:002015-04-25T09:26:53.135-05:00Driving Miss DaisyWell, for the first time in over a decade I was able to drive for longer than twenty minutes at a time without anxiety consuming me, made it the entire 2 hours to Argyle behind the wheel. For me this is just shy of a miracle and quite exciting, could possibly open up a whole new almost normal life for me. <br />
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Although I'm not ready to tackle the world just yet, I might be getting there. I think with the vehicle setbacks in the past week, and the wonderful stress and grumpiness it brought on, mixed with the need to get our of Burlington and to the see the family in Argyle, mixed well enough to let me do about anything I wanted to this time. <br />
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Did feel slight tension build up a hour into the trip, but a quick pit stop for Jeanne's coffee and relieve our bladders, was just what the Doctor ordered, and I had no trouble making it the entire way, with a quick supper break in Monroe `with my old friend Jeremy Hagen and his family at Pizza Hut. was a great time, so good to see them again. <br />
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And then on to Argyle to my Dad's house, and a good hour of unpacking 2 weeks of clothing and accessories. Last time I stayed I wasn't expecting to stay, so I was way short on the necessities for that stay. This time overly prepared and ready to tackle the Turkey hunt upcoming on Wednesday.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Makes planning for the longer journey to the State of Washington in August much more exciting and apparently much more doable than I thought. Maybe without ill effects from the stress that trips take on a persons body. I just can't wait to get on the road and see what the world has been hiding from me for so long. <br />
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Can't wait to see my Aunt and Uncle and of course my mother, been a LONG time. And sharing the trip with my Grandmother will be a lot of memories to hang on to the rest of my days.<br />
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Anyway, just a short blog for now. more later!!<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-33804884602323757402015-04-23T18:22:00.002-05:002015-04-23T18:22:10.088-05:00A hunting will will go!!!<div>
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But.... not today. Truck BACK in the shop, leaking fluid all over the rear end from the mechanics stellar work last week. Apparently they put bad axle seals in, and now they are spewing liquid all over. Less than pleased with this wonderful setback, however, did receive the news that they would cover all the costs, or I'd have an added expense of bail money to my laundry list of setbacks lately.<br />
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So, was hoping to go filming some turkey hunts tomorrow, probably the whole weekend. Well that shoots that plan pretty quickly, along with my mood that WAS starting to get better after the first 500 dollar set back from the outstanding mechanics from last week. </div>
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I been out practicing my turkey calling, taking some pictures of deer, and enjoying the wonderful Spring weather in Wisconsin with the balmy 30 degree mornings and snow showers. Welcome to the land of the twenty minute summer, 6 month winter, 3 months of fall and the res</div>
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Shifting gears again, probably do that a few times in this little episode. Still not getting why these anti-hunters are so bent out of shape on Facebook, why can't they turn the page already, no freaking reason they have to look at pictures they don't want to see on social media channels. Free country, freedom of speech, blah blah blah, do they have a separate set of rules they go by?</div>
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Why must everyone turn their beliefs toward what THEY want instead of having separate free will to do as they want, and what we want without forcing it down their throats. Ridiculous. Get a new hobby quit your whining and go hug a tree already.</div>
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Speaking of which, need to move a few TREE stands around after turkey season, or maybe do it during if there isn't much going on with the long beards.<br />
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Thanks for the reminder, gotta get out my TICK spray, hate those little bastages. And need some new turkey scent......... what do you guys use?<br />
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And who would you recommend for a short hunting or fishing adventure in Washington State in September? Has to be dang cheap! But you will get a lot of free exposure from me yacking about it in here, on Facebook and Penniston Lodge. </div>
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Speaking of Penniston Lodge, not many probably know, but the "lodge" is a virtual reality at the moment, the Old saw mill I'm going to reconstruct into a hunting camp/tree stand/blind/ etc etc, I guess we could rent it out , but not really the plan, just a nice cozy place to call home away from home for hunting days. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-62236314552230888712015-04-21T13:14:00.001-05:002015-04-21T18:37:22.731-05:00What's The Deal With The Sudden Anti-Hunting Movement?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All I see on social media lately is this spam and attention seekers with anti-hunting slanderous information. If I don't like the show I'm watching, I really have a lot of great choices. 1. I could turn it off. 2. I could turn the channel. 3. Keep watching and hope it changes for the better. We could go on and on about your choices. But, I think the first one works good enough.<br />
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Are they just looking for attention? I'm a life long hunter and a meat eater, I can't go 2 days in a row without eating meat for fear of not making it through to the 3rd day. SO, of course I'm somewhat biased. Now that said, some of the pictures being posted on Facebook and other social media places are indeed going a bit far In "MY" opinion, and an opinion is like an asshole every has one. <br />
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But some of the pictures out there are going a tad far these days, use a little common sense in your picture posting people, not everyone wants to see gaping holes in gods creatures plastered over everything, the one with the girl laying down next to a giraffe actually didn't sit well for me, but I am pro-hunting. So this is far as I will go in spewing an opinion on what I don't like seeing from hunters.<br />
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But, why the sudden outburst from the liberal anti-hunting people? Seriously, move on. I do not see hunters spamming the vegetarians and peta activists with pictures of their prized trophies, putting up ridiculous petitions to ban them from showing vegetables torn from the Earth only to be boiled, fried and cutup in a despicable manner. HOW DARE they kill those precious fruits and vegetables!!!!<br />
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Come to think of it, I think I'm going to do just that, time to break out the warpaint, the camouflage and the cameras, and hunt me down some broccoli!!! And send facebook and social media outlets into a frenzy with me skinning and chopping up some carrots!!<br />
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And of course the hollywood elite have to weigh in, one prized actor/comedian is losing face with prior followers of his work, And you have all heard about a big name in the Country Music scene about to lose millions of dollars with his anti-gun efforts.<br />
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So, I guess I will put a shout out to one of the groups helping the PRO hunting cause, because I believe It's a good fight! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keep-trophy-pictures-of-game-animals-on-FB/834139143347227?fref=ts" target="_blank">KEEP TROPHY PICTURES ON FACEBOOK</a>. Hunting has been a way of life since anyone I know has been on this earth, and way beyond that, but they didn't have cameras back then, they drew on the freaking cave walls of their glorious hunts, and how they fed their family,<br />
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So, are we supposed to resort to keeping memories alive for future generations how we fed our families by reverting to the stone age? And how can one of the biggest liberal anti-trophy picture guys have a picture of himself laying on a dead creature rug, interesting.<br />
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I love to see especially the younger generation, the children out there hunting, learning the ways of the old world, and the new ways of not sitting on their butts playing video games, I applaud the parents that show their children about the outdoors, and how hunting and foraging is still a vital way of life in our world. <br />
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Hunting teaches so many things that video games destroy in our youth. Keep up the good fight, keep on getting outdoors, keep on posting your successful hunts for the world to embrace, share and rejoice. It's a way of life, it has been since we were created, and it will be a way of life long after our generation is gone.<br />
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You can't learn those things that being outdoors, hunting and gathering, bringing food to the table so on and so forth, from going to a club, listening to a Comedian on stage, going to a movie, or a Country Western Concert.<br />
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I could go on and on as I usually do. But if you don't like what you are seeing, either move on, hide the posts. Why do you need attention brought to you in this manner, we have enough fighting going on in this world already, go eat your vegetables, we'll go eat our meat, and both be happy.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-72470527736510397722015-04-20T17:01:00.001-05:002015-04-20T17:01:51.158-05:00Lance's World: Speed Bumps!<a href="http://lanceanxietyjourney.blogspot.com/2015/04/speed-bumps.html?spref=bl">Lance's World: Speed Bumps!</a>: No, not what we're going to talk about today. But that dang truck sure set me back having to pay over 500 bucks. Need this website...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-80175545755718728712015-04-20T16:58:00.001-05:002015-04-20T17:00:58.812-05:00Speed Bumps!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No, not what we're going to talk about today. But that dang truck sure set me back having to pay over 500 bucks. Need this website work we are doing to start paying off! Guess It's time to start networking with people selling their own items and services on their and own and see if we can work out some deals together. <br />
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Not really sure how that works, so if any of my readers have any ideas or would like to work together, let me know. <br />
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I love sharing my journey about my anxiety troubles that are entering about 13th year, I've tried to get away from dwelling on just writing about the troubles of everyday life with anxiety, but just touching on it now and then. I think if you have read back from the beginning until even today, you'll understand through the dark days and the bright ones that I think the "journey" still applies with how I'm writing this even now. Moving forward instead of talking daily about how it effects everything you do. Instead, doing what I enjoy, talking about life, activities, likes and dislikes, and really just reaching out and networking with new people, and old friends.<br />
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So, that said, I think It's time to network, talk with some vendors, see if they'd like to combine forces in a way.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>This coming weekend most likely be heading back to Argyle, get ready for my turkey season next Wednesday. sounds like the weather is going to be crappy. Which figures, was hoping it would be a little warmer out, need those morel mushrooms to be out in force to fill my ever growing soon to be middle-aged belly.<br />
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Have my gun ready, license, cameras out and charging. GoPro toys are set to record, just need to pull out my camouflage and get that situated. Need some good footage to promote on our sites. For those of you who haven't gotten a GoPro those are a blast, once you get passed the fear of putting it under water, it really opens up a lot of options to play with. Can't wait to take it out fishing, have a few plans to try to get some interesting video.<br />
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And beyond the hunting coming up, still have to raise some funds, and save up some of the green stuff to take my butt out to State of Washington come August. Never know, might like it so much out there might not come back!!<br />
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Would love to have the availability to hunt elk, mule deer, antelope, etc etc. Little easier being a resident than putting in a hope and a dream of drawing a tag, definitely on my bucket list now that I'm getting so much better and hopefully able to afford going on some hunting trips in the near future.<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-25335412372080266972015-04-18T20:35:00.001-05:002015-04-19T10:39:51.356-05:00Just one of those days.Ever have one of those days? You don't think you woke up the wrong side of the bed, you don't think you are in a bad mood. But just nothing seems to be in the right place in the world. Everything I seem to say today is taken in a bad way, and the more I seem to talk, chat and anything in between, comes to a screeching halt by looks of discontent with my manner I'm bringing my thoughts to light.<br />
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So, what do I do tonight? I write some more. Great idea right?<br />
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Probably something to do with the pain I'm in. Have a bad neck and back, the neck is more than a pain in the neck today, can barely move my head left to right without screaming. <br />
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So, as I annoy the world one person at a time, my evil plan apparently is unfolding before my eyes and I didn't even know I had a plan. granted It is definitely not a good plan, and not sure the outcome of said plan is worthy of exploring further, but maybe if I shoot for the stars here and have a goal in mind, maybe my day will turn around and starting making people smile again instead of having them give the one finger salute and run away. No It hasn't been my intention, but as today draws to a close, it's surely not looking any brighter than it started out.<br />
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I can't think of a darn good thing that happened to me today. I woke up,. I guess that's something right there. Really hard to write this without that first happening, So I can be thankful for that. Got to watch my 10 year old Niece's soccer game today, good time, but didn't help my neck much. But still fun to see her out there competing and having fun.<br />
<a name='more'></a>I did get closer to my goal of 5000 friends on Facebook, Yes it's true I don't know 90 percent of said friends, but I am networking with people with similar interests in life. Mostly hunting and fishing, anything outdoors really. But it's been fun talking with a lot of them, and look forward to talking more with as many as I can.<br />
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I spend about 6 hours every day just on Facebook alone, networking, chatting, posting, trying to get more interest pointed my way at <a href="http://www.pennistonlodge.com/" target="_blank">THE LODGE</a> which is still in infant stages of course, probably shouldn't even be live yet. There is so many things I'd like to share with people, hunting, fishing, recipes, links for all of these, pictures, videos, putting images on shirts, clocks, hats, you name it of the things I experience and share with others.<br />
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But, in doing that approach I am spreading the site out so much there is no general focus, a hodge podge of information with no general direction at all. Kind of like how my day started. <br />
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Well, after just over 500 bucks dished out that I don't really have to be throwing around to fix the Durango, I'm so pleased. *grumbles* . I guess, was going to have to it in the shop to be looked over completely before the big trip out West come August anyway. I didn't however have them do the whole body look see right now. That's going to have to wait until later.<br />
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But I guess, better that it happened now then half way through South Dakota somewhere right? But, why did It have to happen right after I had ordered a new pair of binoculars for the trip and for hunting before I go. They aren't expensive ones, but got them today and very impressed. Little heavy, but very clear bright and great zoom.<br />
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We are working hard on our website and facebook pages to keep us out of trouble. Figuring out the best way to get millions of "likes" and traffic to our websites etc. Really turns into a 8-10 hour day with constant networking, and trying to make a profit doing it this way, since this is about the only job I can currently do is at home internet based business.<br />
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<a href="http://pennistonlodge.com/" target="_blank">http://pennistonlodge.com/</a> We have had the website for years now, but decided now is a good time to start devoting more time to it's development. Currently the "lodge" is more virtual than anything. But the old saw mill on the farm will be the lodge at some point, plans have already begun to make that a habitable structure, But that's going to be over time, and more for just friends and family during hunting season.<br />
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Still tinkering with what people are interested in, don't really have a niche carved out yet, So we're just putting some interesting topics, some recipes right now, plus our cafe press store, using my paintings, and photographs, trail cams as images for the products right now. <br />
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So, anything you guys want to see? let us know drop a line. Visit us and give a like on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pennistonlodge" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pennistonlodge</a> .<br />
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Alright enough of the sales pitch tonight. <br />
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My better half is pointed this out to me on many occasions, and now is having fun with me for my affliction. Can pass by the dumbest invention on Earth and she'll stop and hand it to me because It's got camouflage on it. I'll give her a dumb smirk, take the item as she giggles and keeps walking, only to have to come back a couple minutes later to pull me away from that ridiculous item that nobody needs,, but darn it, IT'S Camouflage!!<br />
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Yeah you guessed it, the one with ca...... yeah right whatever, I have issues but I also have my limits.<br />
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I woke up this morning with this stupid thought running through my head. so of course I had to share it. I'm just that kind of a guy. I could go on and on and on. Like I'm doing now. but ....<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-30439503834599330672015-04-12T08:30:00.000-05:002015-04-15T15:13:29.372-05:00Little over 4 months until the trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Probably a good thing we have a little over 4 months to go until the big Washington Trip. Coming home from the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo Friday night, my truck decided to give me a headache.<br />
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Something in or around the back left tire decided to make a thump, a crunch and some other noise, and the ABS light came on. Worked on it yesterday, had the wheel off etc etc, The emergency brake was not working at all, then it would work for a while then stick and not want to release.<br />
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We got that unstuck, but there is something moving around within the brake drum in that tire, unsure completely what that is.. But is ithis an omen about the trip? Or is it showing me things I need to have worked on to make sure we have a safe trip out there and back. So, not sure what to do, don't dare take that back to Burlington 2 hour drive until someone much smarter about vehicles than myself looks at it tomorrow morning.<br />
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Hope like heck we start selling some hunts soon or some items on our <a href="http://www.pennistonlodge.com/" target="_blank">www.pennistonlodge.com</a> page soon, going to cost some bucks to get things in proper repair apparently for that kind of a trip, Being that it's 2300 miles give or take one way.<br />
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Been about 20 years since I have been up to the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo. Of course for last 13 or so, I couldn't go because of my anxiety problems, prior to that working all the time didn't have or make the time to go..<br />
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But I really have to thank Dr. Lance Guerin, with Guerin Chiropractic in Monroe Wisconsin, for working on my neck and back or no way I could of last the 4 hours we were walking on that hard cement. <br />
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Can't believe how much that show has changed in the years, used to be about 200 deer heads on display and some exhibitors showing their items for sale, now there was all of 10 deer heads on display too look at and about 300 booths to meander through the huge amount of camouflage clad hunters and huntresses.<br />
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But sure was fun to see it for a while. Made a lot of good contacts with outfitters and others that are selling items, I'm sure we'll be making some good friends to help get each other more business.<br />
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So, now we have to fix the truck, and decide on the trip's fate as we go forth. <br />
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Until next time.. thanks for reading..<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-52380779698464897292015-04-09T17:39:00.004-05:002015-04-15T15:13:48.887-05:00Trip planning has begun! <br />
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Ok, so, last post, was about planning a trip to Washington state to see My aunt and uncle, and now that is confirmed and planning has begun. sounds like my Mother from Alaska, is going to be able to get down to see us as well. Been 15 years since I've seen her as well. I should put a picture of her on here, she would kill me. but almost worth it.. almost.<br />
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Going to be a long drive, about 2300 miles one way from Wisconsin. Right now looking at going to Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone national park. and Glacier National Park on the way out to Olympia, Washington area.<br />
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Taking an 86 year old grandmother, and 2 huskies with us, so anyone with some trip planning on this would be helpful. If it was just Jeanne and I and the dogs going we were just going to camp on the way out take 4 days stay in one hotel on the journey safe some money and call it good. But with Granny going. We will have to stay in hotel/motels daily, and ones that take pets. <br />
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So, whoever has some travel trips along the path of Wisconsin to Washington state. I'm all years, including things that are a "must" see etc etc. would be great.<br />
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In the mean time, I'm getting excited to go turkey hunting, getting Go-Pro all geared up and ready, cameras set up, camouflage all laid out, turkey calls getting some practice and will be ready to rock and roll.<br />
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And bass fishing is just around the corner, along with Moral Mushroom hunting. Going to be a busy spring leading up to end of August departure time to Washington. And probably going to try to go for a couple days somewhere Northern Wisconsin fishing sometime late May early June as well.<br />
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Just so I'm not bored, ,I'm doing everything I can to keep my mind and body busy helping out friends with their endeavors selling hunting trips and memberships to a sportsmen club in the Colorado area.<br />
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors on facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharetheoutdoors?fref=ts" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sharetheoutdoors?fref=ts</a> where we are booking hunts with outfitters and selling one, three and five year memberships to a sports club with over 200,000 leased acres of land, In Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas, with more land coming all the time. <br />
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So, that's one way I am trying to get myself away from disability and on with my life. So, if anyone is looking for a great hunting or fishing experience, get a hold of me, I will put some contact information at the bottom. It would be greatly appreciated.<br />
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Jeanne and I are also doing a side project of our own at <a href="http://pennistonlodge.com/" target="_blank">http://pennistonlodge.com/</a> showing off some fun recipes for wild game meals. Contact information for every state Department of Natural Resources, will be adding a lot more informational items as we go forward, including application deadline data for hunting permits. Life hacks for camping, hunting, cooking. and the lighter side of life type of things to do with the outdoor lifestyle.<br />
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Also are opening, well it's open now, on the penniston lodge, our store front, selling anything under the sun, some really neat stuff in there, we're populating that page as well.<br />
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Can come over and post some pictures if you like on our facebook page as well, or just come and say hi <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pennistonlodge?fref=ts" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pennistonlodge?fref=ts</a> , more the merrier.<br />
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SO, yes, I'm trying to use those pages to help other people as well as myself and using my Blog as a shameless plug for business hehe. <br />
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But I enjoy working on these things, keeps me focused on the future and working with everything I love, hunting, fishing, camping and anything with the outdoors. <br />
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Going forward would sure love to hear from anyone about our trip planning there of, even Great fishing spots in Northern Wisconsin mostly for Bass. I might even look at going with a Fishing outfitter for a day trip once we out in Washington.<br />
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SO anyway. if you want give me a shout.<br />
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Thanks for Reading !!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lance.penniston" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/lance.penniston</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-46729633735103552172015-04-05T21:24:00.000-05:002015-04-15T15:14:16.984-05:00Happy Easter!Well, Happy Easter everyone. good meal good times with family. Enjoy them while they are with you.<br />
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Interesting start to the day for me, staying at my Dad's for the weekend festivities, as per usual I get at sunrise when I'm in Argyle, and I have no idea why it is when I'm back at home in Burlington I'm like a sloth getting out of bed. It's not unusual that I can't get myself moving until at least 7:30 even 8:00 am sometimes, but in when I'm back home on the farm?? No problem, bright and early and ready to rock and roll.<br />
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But anyway, the interesting part started after I did my routine visit to Grandma's house, which I do normally every morning by 7:00 am whenever I'm in Argyle, good for my anxiety issues to get out and start moving with my two boys... Loki and Thor, yes they are dogs, Siberian Huskies. But today it was different, yeah it's Easter, but.. ok anyway..<br />
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As I sat with Grandma in her living room, just chatting, I mentioned to her that Jeanne and I were thinking of taking a trip out West, see the sights, stretch my boundaries, press my anxiety and panic issues a little and see if I can actually take a trip, so a healing venture. <br />
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But, as I told her my thoughts, I thought she'd be more indifferent, more concerned on the cost of driving, food, any room and board that would occur. etc etc. Living on disability which I hate, but have no choice right now, and it isn't much, the trip is going to be taxing on me to get ready for, Because we want to do it right, and well, I haven't told them yet, but my Aunt and Uncle live out in Washington state, and have extended an open invitation to come visit.<br />
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So that is our plan, and as I told her what we were thinking of doing, her eyes got wide and a smile started across her face. And she began to tell stories about how her and Grandpa had taken time years and years ago and seen a little of the west. not nearly as much as she would of liked, but years of farm work made it nearly impossible for them to get away long enough to enjoy what our world has to offer.<br />
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So, I see this look on this beautiful woman's face, and she means the absolute world to me, and my thoughts were racing, mostly about I don't know how long she may have in this world, or really how long she may still be able to take trips, Especially ones like this one, that is some 2300 miles one way from Wisconsin. But, what a chance to share an experience with someone that has been so dear to me my life.<br />
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I leaned a little towards her and in a somewhat quiet tone, asked her if she would like to go.<br />
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I don't think I've ever seen her smile so big, and the immediate yes I received took me back in shock really. Took me a bit to realize I was smiling just as big and bright as she was.<br />
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So, I guess it's planning and road trip time. We were thinking next year, but I think that we'll shoot for end of August start of September this year instead. Going to be a long trip,<br />
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But a trip that I will cherish as long as I walk this Earth.<br />
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More on this later.<br />
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God bless you, and happy Easter.<br />
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Thanks for reading.<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-74565517908009102852015-03-28T07:00:00.000-05:002015-04-15T15:14:26.290-05:00Hunting Is My SalvationMy journey has taken to me to extreme highs and extreme lows, The years that I couldn't even leave the house, tore me apart inside, but my remaining fire burned deeply to return to the woods. Even in darkest times the pure love and joy of being in the timber with the sounds of nature, the squirrel chattering away and blue jays announcing an intrusion in it's neighborhood.<br />
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As I lay here in bed now, thinking about all that I went through, my greatest victory now that I'm able to actually enjoy much of life again is the ability to go out to my bow stand again. So, I had to turn on this laptop and just write a little bit about my thoughts.<br />
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I think we all suffer from some sort of anxiety, whether it be getting nervous about talking in front of a group of people, walking out of stand when it's too dark to see with either wolves or coyotes howling in the distance, or trying to calm yourself as you draw back on the biggest buck you have ever seen, and realizing its you shaking not some phantom ghost wiggling the entire tree.<br />
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That's where I find peace within myself. I still struggle mightily at times controlling the anxiety that had taken so many years from me, but I'm not going to spend the rest of my life living in the past when the future is right in front of me to enjoy.<br />
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My thoughts take me to the many times past and present I have stood in that tree stand waiting and waiting, through all the weather mother nature can throw at you, and when you see a deer, even a yearling buck or a small doe emerge from the shadows into your sight, time seems to stand still for a little while. All troubles you may have had that day, that week, or in your life, seem to fade away , even just for a little while. <br />
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The peaceful grace of the Whitetail, or for that matter nearly all creatures stirring about, just bring a warm feeling of being part of something greater, bigger and better than yourself, and feel pride that I can just be a part of it, no matter how big or small.<br />
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And how much that calm and peace can be so easily shattered once that big old buck strolls down the trail you so carefully watch, it's all fun and games, and enjoyment until you know you are going to actually try to draw back your bow and send an arrow down range. That's when your heart reminds you that it's alive and well.<br />
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Yep , spring in Wisconsin is a great thing isn't it? And I was thinking of putting away the snowblower and putting on the mower deck already......... Good thing I wasn't that motivated to do it.<br />
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Anyway. back in Burlington Monday,, we have maybe 2 inches compared to 12, which it's almost all melted off here so all is good in the Eastern part of the state of Wisconsin.<br />
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Well my two kids, the furry kind Thor and Loki were regular turds as usual.<br />
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Alright here goes nothing! From you loyal followers to someone that doesn't have a clue what I am talking about. Neither do I!! SO we are in the same boat. Which is weird, there is no water where I am sitting. So the boat is somewhat odd placement.<br />
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Moving on. Some know some do not. I'm on disability for my anxiety problems that still persist on a daily basis. And let me tell you I don't get much, after paying doctor bills, car insurance for a vehicle I can rarely drive, and daily expenses etc etc, Not much left to go with.<br />
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So, if you know any good looking woman looking for something to do when they are bored, heck send them over, give Jeanne a break for a while, she won't mind I am sure!!!! *cough* uhh, we'll play that one by ear ok? Alright, so my life has continued on, apparently so or I doubt I would be writing this, in the past I have written about how hard winters are on me, too dang cold and nasty to get out and walk, shopping, things that just get you out and about on a regular basis as much. So, the bad thing with my anxiety with this issue is, every Spring it's like starting over somewhat again.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-4620819861750204592013-11-25T18:20:00.001-06:002013-11-25T18:20:10.008-06:00I suppose I better bbbbblog for a bitGun season is here weeeee. I look forward to the first hour of gun season and that's it. Don't have enough deer the way it is, and so many people just kill and kill and kill. The saying of "if it's brown it's down" just sucks I hate it. Too many hunters see brown no matter what size the deer and just kill and kill. Then wonder why we have no deer around anymore. Idiots.<br />
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HAppy THanksgiving!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-49065167844675885712013-11-18T19:41:00.001-06:002013-11-18T19:41:32.292-06:00The hunt continues with not much progressBeen a few days since I've posted. Been so busy hunting and running around just haven't taken the time. Soon as you get done hunting in the morning, time you get 14 layers of clothes off from trying to keep warm and dry, you are ready for a nap. But then just when you wanna do that, you are hungry, make breakfast then you are really sleepy. Sit down for a bit, relax food coma sets in, stand up to take a nap, then another hunter friend stops in to chat. One friend leaves someone else stops by, pretty soon, it's lunch time. Phones ringing, more people stop by. next thing you know it's 3 o'clock and time to get ready for hunting again.<br />
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So apparently Thor won the battle for Dad's attention lol. Quite the difference between the two dogs, Thor is so much more calm and submissive to us and so much more loving. Loki is very much independent, when he wants attention, you have to give it to him, or he's grumpy hehe. But Loki has changed so much in the last 6 months, turning into such a great dog. Miss him dearly even for a few days. But Thor apparently can't go without Daddy for even a day, he's really my boy for sure, Loki is also, but not as much as Thor.<br />
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And separate the two are so much different also. Thor can't hardly play with us while Loki is around, once Loki is gone, he's a ball of fire playing with us constantly, otherwise they both are fighting for attention.<br />
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OK, anyway, still having fun hunting, even though it's almost like work at this point, bucks are running around all over chasing the does around. But we still have all the corn standing on the farm, so much corn............<br />
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That's kind of it for now, just a little blabbering for you<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-90362976912948609882013-11-14T18:35:00.000-06:002013-11-14T18:35:44.824-06:00Getting easier to sit in tree stands!Didn't even notice until today, but getting in stand and staying in the stands is getting easier and easier, feel much more comfortable. So that's a huge upside, downside is, can't get any good sized bucks to actually make an appearance at least close enough to shoot anyway, getting frustrated. Dad and I saw all kinds of bucks running around this morning, 3 only had one antler , one side missing, we have some really crappy bucks around here. <br />
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I did see one that was an actual shooter but of course he was hot on a does butt, 150 yards away and wanted nothing to do with me, and that buck had a forky behind him, and then a button buck got on his tail. pretty funny. Saw a ton of big Turkey gobblers come by this morning also. So we sat in the same spots tonight, figured they'd still be chasing that doe around in there tonight. But we both blanked, not a darn thing moving anywhere. What a boring night.<br />
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Went for a cruise around Josh's hunting area with Jason the other night, and only saw 124 deer, and about 15 bucks 4 really nice ones. *sigh* wish we had that kind of deer around. Couldn't even drive down the road, there was deer walking right down the road, crossing everywhere, laying five feet off the road, it was insane. Haven't seen 124 deer since beginning of bow season around Argyle combined, maybe half that. Let alone ONE night of driving around.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>And geez was it cold a few mornings and nights hunting holy crap cold cold cold. <br />
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Alright hunting news over. Getting close to Gun season anyway, have to start talking about that soon I suppose.<br />
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On the homefront, apparently Jeanne says I can't drink booze at all anymore, and says that I've apparently been "sneaking booze" and drinking so nobody knows, well can tell you right now that's bullshit, but she can whatever opinion she wants, even if it's a wrong one. But yes, it's true with my issues with anxiety, alcohol is a big demon that I shouldn't be indulging in at all. Does me no good at all, but she's all pissy with me.<br />
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Course that all started after I got annoyed that she's gotta be driving her father all over with "our" truck at night with all the deer running about, she doesn't pay the insurance, or the deductible, I do. Told her I paid for the last deer she hit, and dealt with all the issues that brought about. She can deal with the next one if she bends the new vehicle.<br />
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She changed her tune about the other stuff then attacked me about drinking? Ain't life peachy. Her Dad has cancer yes, he isn't well. Can't drive. But would it hurt if he maybe helped with gas at least? Or maybe had us take his vehicle to do all his running? *sigh*.<br />
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I guess everyones life has fun and drama to deal with. But not everyone has a blog they can whine about it with everyone hehe.<br />
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So anyway, I just move on, can't let others try to drag you down, don't let them put their issues on your shoulders and then blame you for them. I got enough of my own demons and issues without having guilt trips put on me.<br />
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moving on, going to watch a little football with Dad, head out to the camper with Thor, watch a movie and sleep like a baby, get up and go kill a big buck in the morning.<br />
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SEE YA!<br />
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Lance<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-26452440977190468182013-11-11T18:55:00.003-06:002013-11-11T18:55:46.551-06:00Winter is here?Nice seeing the white stuff falling for a little while, but go away hehe. sure is pretty out though. Fun on deer stand, you can see everything so much clearer and further. But alas, I didn't see a darn thing tonight. Everyone else did that hunts with us saw a bunch, but not me what the heck. And it was a frigid night on stand for sure. My butt kept freezing to the seat on the stand. Wind howling, looked like a great night after a storm moving through but not for me.<br />
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Anyway, last 4 days been up and down, have a good day then bad day , rinse repeat. Today been great, but the deer stands been winning, well I shouldn't say that. right now we're even 2 to 2. Made it through two nights without having to get out and relax on the ground for a bit, other two nights I was up and down several times, those nights of course would explain lack of seeing anything at all, not tonight, was real good. This morning same. But first night back I was a mess, I was up and down 5 times and never did settle down. Oh well, I'll keep fighting.<br />
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Stayed in the camper last 3 nights, however, tonight and at least tomorrow I'm going to chicken out, down to zero windchill and windy, the furnace works good, but propane isn't that cheap after awhile, so I'll just have to go inside for a couple nights then back out. Just love it in that little camper. Quiet, peace of mind, no phones ringing. Peaceful. Except the 20 mph winds shaking the thing all over.<br />
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OK, so roads were looking a little slick today, talked Jeanne into staying until tomorrow, she'll make the trek back to Burlington for a while, I'll stay here and keep trying to find my "good" buck. Yeah I shot two little ones, but hey, I haven't shot a deer in 15 years, I'm entitled I think to thinning the herd a bit right?<br />
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I'm good on meat now, two deer will get me through winter and then some, so I don't really need another one, BUT I really want to shoot a good buck, been too long.<br />
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<br />Been and interesting year, lots of ups and downs and breakthroughs. No set backs worth even mentioning. Can't wait for the next year to see what challenges I can tackle.<br />
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Anyway, mostly just been hunting and pushing myself more than I should probably, but nothing ventured nothing gained.<br />
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See you tomorrow.<br />
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Lance<br />
<a name='more'></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-16348761431341151172013-11-07T19:17:00.000-06:002013-11-07T19:17:36.454-06:00Back to Argyle,,,,,,againAt least the gas prices dropped!!! $3.07 in Burlington!! Was $3.09 earlier, maybe dropping more? we can hope so. But after only a few days back in B-town, yes original home of Tony Romo, go Packers. We're heading back to Argyle for more hunting. Not sure why exactly, I got 2 deer, don't need another, can't afford to have another cut up anyway geez. But I love just being out in the woods, so long not being able to, just can't get enough of it. <br />
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In the meantime, back in Burlington, been hunting every morning and night, even went out for a hour or so during noontime. And yep, saw bucks then too. Love the RUT! Called in 2 bucks today at 11:00 am. One small forky and a year and a half ten pointer. They shall live on.<br />
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But the highlight of the week was definitely Tuesday night hunting. I had moved my trail camera the day before, and had found an OK tree to climb up in about 14 feet or so, that was right on a nice trail. And the trail cam had said, yep good spot buddy, one nice buck several small ones and a few does just in a few hours after I set it up there.<br />
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That said, I set out for the nights hunt, really looking forward to it, had my deer scent on, back pack full of essentials, bow in hand, ready for one of those monsters I know lurk nearby, and really want one of those so badly, just don't see those often around Argyle. And I have at least 3 that are 3 of the biggest I've ever seen.<br />
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So, tree steps screwed in one by one, slowly I climb to the next tree step to screw in, get the 5th one in the tree, carefully set my bow on one of the limbs. Then I grabbed on to the top tree step, my foot sturdily.... well I thought sturdy, started to pull myself up, and I hear a "pop" and next thing I know I dropped about 10 feet and was on the ground before I had a clue what was going on, all I knew was I had some pains that I didn't 2 seconds ago. All I knew at that moment was I wasn't in the tree any longer.<br />
<a name='more'></a>A quick check after I gathered my thoughts told me nothing was broken, but dang was I aching. Huge welt on my chest where apparently I hit another tree step on the way down *ouch* and that bounced me away from the tree. Thank goodness that big oak tree 5 feet away stopped me from rolling further!! OK sarcasm there. I think that hurt worse than falling was the abrupt stop. So anyway. Head spinning, jarred my neck whiplash style, had to climb back up the tree to get my bow out. Then stomped through the woods and stood somewhere else for about 45 minutes, then pouted and limped home licking my wounds.<br />
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Next morning of course, both shoulders aching, back needs a good chiropractor, huuuge bruise on my chest, both wrists and one elbow hurts. I sure am not twenty anymore.<br />
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OK, anyway moving on from being an idiot hehe. Noticed more and more I don't even take my meds with me when I'm out hunting. So, that's a big upside to all this. Don't even take any before I go. Probably change a little back in Argyle, since I'll be up in "normal" ladder stands without tree steps to bother with, which is a plus apparently. But still getting up in the trees wreaks havoc on my brain, and it's been a few days, so even though only been a short while, I'll have to adjust a bit. <br />
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And now of course since I have no permanent injuries from my "incident", probably mental scarring but I'm used to that, but I'm sure I shall receive all sorts of grief from friends and family, on facebook it's already started, which was expected.<br />
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Gonna leave a short blog on that note. Write some more tomorrow, this keyboard is breaking down on me and is really annoying at the moment, space bar is ssssssssssstiiiicking.<br />
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Later.<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-23181403014393335442013-11-05T11:16:00.001-06:002013-11-05T11:16:54.664-06:00Too MUCH CORN!!!! Some will understand!Well, it was time to head back to see my "other" family for a while, needed a break was wearing myself out constant going going "hunting" I know it seems like it's just playing around, but dang I was getting pooped out, and stressed from constant bombardment of people everywhere you turned, kids yelling and kicking, dogs running crazy. Chaos. Sleep in the camper, retreat to the camper, helped a lot. But now back in Burlington for a few days, I MISS MY CAMPER!!<br />
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Fresh air and cool weather, even the bed was great, I see why those things are loved by so many, home away from home I tell you! <br />
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But it was time to get back for a few apparently sleepless nights, I slept maybe 2 hours all night, and what I did manage in sleep was constant very odd dreams. I think I may have missed some regularly scheduled meds I should have taken? Don't feel sick, so that's what I'm going to have to go with.<br />
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Was nice getting greeted by my baby Thor after 10 days away from my little buddy. You would think I was gone for a year the way I was greeted, he nearly bent himself in half wiggling his way to me, then I was mauled with a face lapping and whining for 15 minutes. Brings a smile to your heart. Never know he'd got his "boy parts" taken from him 11 days before, never changed a bit, but I still feel bad for him.<br />
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On a different note, after seeing such huge bucks around Argyle. And so many deer running everywhere I just had to get away to smaller bucks and less deer.. ...... .. Ok Ok.. sarcasm filter didn't catch that one. Can't believe how little deer we have and the DNR says kill em all there is thousands!!! Well our game cameras tell a different story! But we do have 200 acres of standing corn for them to hide in. Would be seeing more without that still up. But it will save the deer and give them places to hide on our farm.But Burlington.... this is another reason I "needed" and "wanted" to come back for a little.<br />
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No not this one, the time on clock didn't change for daylights saving time. I was checking my camera in hopes of getting a picture of the guy below this. But there was deer out feeding, so I just pulled my camera out quick and didn't spook the deer.<br />
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Now, THIS is a deer, I've seen him and his 2 buddies several times, but never close enough to get a shot. In case you are wondering? Yeah that is a big son of a buck. And one of his buddies is bigger, one just a tad smaller.<br />
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And of course one of our nuisance neighbors, there is a ton of coyotes around here.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>That's another thing I hate about this time of year, stupid time change, throws your body out of whack for a bit, and gets dark so early, don't feel like doing much of nothing when it gets dark at supper or even before supper time. Just get lazy, can't really do anything outside. Of course winter coming, even know by the 60 degree temperatures we've had lately you wouldn't know it. But the cold will come, never fails it's Wisconsin. 60 one day 10 the next, go figure.<br />
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And then last night, Aaron Rodgers goes down in the first quarter?? Come on man, couldn't of had a crappier night, maybe that's why I couldn't sleep, Packers lost to a less than good Bears team? Geeeeez.<br />
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Then of course I still need new tires and rotors on my truck, Christmas coming, need parts for my travel trailer to get that renovated, along with every other monthly expense, just can't afford to do anything but going home to pout.<br />
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On the upside, well sort of. Had the pleasure to talk with more and more people who have anxiety and put our heads together to help each other, the upside being, others want to talk about our issues, downside of course that there is so many other sufferers. But it's nice to see people willing to open up about it now.<br />
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Ok enough for now, still feel less than super today, going to go pout.<br />
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Later.<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-22363490763797570402013-11-01T10:58:00.001-05:002013-11-01T10:58:33.935-05:00It's blogging time!Well, been busy last few days for sure, weather not cooperating to say the least, rainy, windy, crappy. unusually warm, then unusually cold? Welcome to Wisconsin right? <br />
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Loki and I been staying in the pop up camper every night for last 8 days rain or shine, cold or warm, and I usually sleep like a baby in there, not sure if it's fresh air that is helping or peace and quiet, or all the above, whatever the medicine it's providing is well worth the chilly nights.<br />
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I drug myself out of bed for another early morning hunt a couple days ago, and wind was blowing, light rain falling and really really foggy out, could say maybe 50 yards, that actually continued until about 4 pm in the afternoon. But this morning I was dragging my butt big time, but I just knew it would be a good morning to be out in the woods, however I did not feel like walking too awful far and with yet another east window my options were limited anyway. My brain needed a break from treestands so I set out for the woods right next to my dad's house. maybe a hundred or so yard walk to where I usually set up my burlap ground blind.<br />
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As the early daylight finally set in from the East, the birds started chirping, mostly the annoying blue jays, but that can be a good sign deer are moving. Our friendly female cat that sticks by the house also apparently thought it was a good morning to go out hunting as I heard a slight rustle in the weeds behind me, I slowly turned to see the cat zoom by me 2 feet away and scared the crap out of me. Well, ok I'm awake now, thank you very very much. Now the world was alive, I knew I was, and every chipmunk, squirrel and bird was having a good old party.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>But, still the fog was really bad, I could see far enough to shoot a deer for sure, but it was going to be coming out of the dense fog and be on top of me in know time at all. And sure enough at 10 minutes after 8 in this beautiful rainy crappy morning, that's what happened, except it wasn't 50 yards, was more like 30 and coming right at me. I slowly grabbed my bow, I could see it was a buck, but it was barely one, it was a fork on one side and the right side horn was coming out of nearly his forehead sticking straight out. We've seen this buck on at least 4 different stands all over our land, and today, well it was going to be the last one he got to visit.<br />
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The little buck came up to me in my ground blind no more than 10 feet away, as I thought about whether or not it was worth shooting this little fella. But all said and done, it's been 15 years since I've been archery hunting, I'm going to get some more meat in the freezer, and catch up for 15 years of lost time.<br />
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The buck turned and went to my left. Five yards to my left is a well worn trail they apparently love to use, so I drew back my old Longbow and waited as he slowly made the turn onto the trail, and let fly with my arrow that struck true behind the shoulder, the buck jumped straight up in the air, his hooves were at least 5 feet up in the air and he spun 180 degrees and took off on his final run.<br />
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He didn't make it 70 yards and my morning was quickly over with. And the fun part of dragging him up the hill, was near in my future and dreading every second of it. Twenty minutes later and huffing and puffing, got it to where I could bring down one of our tractors and finish the drag out hehe. After gutting him I brought down the old Allis Chalmers hooked him up and away we went. Probably quite a sight to see actually, A camouflaged guy on a tractor holding his long bow and sitting on a pile of camo burlap dragging a deer. And of course my Dad drove in just as I was pulling him up the driveway to wash him out with cold water, and I did get a big smile, even if it was a confused one.<br />
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So, that's it for that hunt. Most days I've felt very good, still have issues in the tree stands at times, some more than others. Did have one day, a couple of days ago, I felt the best I've felt in 12 years. I don't know why, I hope to replicate it, so far no luck, but for some reason everything was right in my life and felt perfect.<br />
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Unlike today I feel like crap. I did manage to go out hunting, but shouldn't of bothered, had a rough time sitting in stand, to the point I decided to leave early, and apparently wasn't early enough. I got about half way back to the house, and UHOH, I have to poop realllllly badly. I hurried my steps a bit and well, nope not gonna make it.<br />
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Have to change this a bit, we use grunt calls to call in male deer (bucks) during the breeding season which is now. And a lot of times successfully. Well when I dropped down to well,,,, get rid of last nights meal, I did a bit of grunting, and apparently THIS type of grunting along with a less than pleasant odor sent a spike buck that must of been bedded down in the cornfield near me running for higher lands to the east as fast as he could go. So.. here I am, pants around my ankles, standing up with my binoculars watching this buck running away and I'm laughing. <br />
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I thank god that I was alone out there, that could of been interesting, let's hope google maps wasn't doing an update today shall we?????<br />
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LanceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-10412670816201767242013-10-29T20:46:00.001-05:002013-10-29T20:46:32.914-05:00The hunt continues!And I must say it isn't going well. But I am getting worn out quick. Thing is, trying to hunt only out of tree stands, and it's really rough on me, I can relax to a point, as long as I can hang on to something but that makes it hard to shoot, I don't know if it's just fear or it's something to do with my medication also? I just don't know, but some of the stands just aren't easy to sit in. But it's really wearing me out, it's constant adrenaline pushing through me the entire stand time no matter what, let alone when a deer starts to come him, your heart starts pounding a bit more on top of everything else.<br />
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No matter how little or big a deer is, when they come in, the excitement or more so the enjoyment of seeing them coming in so close is always there, why it's so much fun. And work. But having to stay so still, and move so slow and quiet, that wears on you with your adrenaline pushing through. I'm about all in by the time I get done with hunting each time, takes me a while to calm down when I get back home.<br />
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Then Dr. Lance G hits a huge body nice buck, with his stone tipped arrow, so we have to miss the Packer game to help him trail his buck over by Brodhead, got to bed at 2 am. that hurt, didn't hunt that morning hehe. But was so nice to help Lance find his great buck! That's the only thing I'd miss watching a packer game for!<br />
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But it's been non stop goin going gone. Dragging deer out, getting up early, going to bed late, and now time change is coming up soon, which will screw us up more and more. Get up at 4 am yuck. And this week we'll have 5 or 6 more people staying at Dad's so it's going to be a madhouse non stop, and other friend hunters stopping in, no rest for the weary I guess. Feel like the walking dead, I guess I'm glad it's not in the Rockies going up and down those hills!<br />
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BLeh, I gotta think about where to stand in the morning, and of course I have to plan ahead, depending on what the stand is like, I hate sitting on the ground, but have to gear my brain up to be able to sit in the tree stands, never fails, I start hyperventilating and it isn't fun, but I'm not going to get over it unless I keep pushing and doing it.<br />
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Just wish some of the corn would get cut on the farm, the family that rents the land just hasn't got to it yet, and with the deer running around with the breeding season going, you just can't see them with all the corn up yet, and they stay in there and hide for so long, it's frustrating. It does keep the deer safe from others and keeps them on our land, but for hunting it isn't the best.<br />
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ANYWAY lol. With have my step brother and his girlfriend and kid here, Alex my cousin will be here, Kurt my demented older cousin will be here, eventually Jeanne will make an appearance with my beloved and missed puppy, I'm sure Amber and her bunch will be around, Roger Besand will make an appearance for his morning drink or three, Hoping Lance G comes over for a few days. but all and all it's gonna be a madhouse.<br />
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You'll find me cowering in my pop up camper I'm sure, have to put up some hard walls in there so I can put up some deer mounts! I've stayed in that thing for at least the past week, I just sleep like a rock in there, and sadly it's going to be warm this week, which means the deer won't be moving too good until it's dark out again.<br />
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That's about all I have right now, just a lot of hunting going on, and general chaos as normal, hopefully more to report soon.<br />
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Thanks for reading again.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-66633634040415840842013-10-27T11:59:00.001-05:002013-10-27T11:59:50.042-05:00Revenge on one deer!The deer hunt continues, and they are moving around, but so much corn yet, they mostly aren't coming out til after dark. But a couple nights ago, I no longer got into stand and here comes a little buck, tiny one, spike on one side and forked points on the other, nice size deer, but just not what I want, at least not right at this moment.<br />
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Well he fed through and back into the corn he went 20 yards away and slipped out of sight. And I'm finally braving sitting up in the deer stands, I'm not comfortable but I'm making It through the day and night stands without having to get out for a while so I can breathe again. But anyway, another 15 minutes passed and here comes another buck, and he's a MONSTER!! Nice body deer, but little spikes on the little guy, I videoed him for 6 minutes, and I kept grunting him back in and again right under my stand, it was not yet his time to end up in the freezer.<br />
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While the little buck still looking for the grunt origin, here comes a big doe from the other direction, and I'm turned the wrong way to shoot her and I want here badly! She was clueless coming in, had no idea I was there, but I had to turn around completely to shoot her, and while turning as quiet as I can, my boot clipped part of the stand and clanged, and off she went, and I was NOT happy to say the least, would of been a 10 yard easy shot.<br />
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So my frustrations just turned to that poor little buck that was still around and looking for whatever was grunting at him, and I let out another series of grunts, and here he comes again, just to my east 7 yards, as I drew back my Longbow he came into a perfect shooting lane, I decided it's time for some meat and let fly, the arrow struck true, easily a lung hit, as he crashed through the brush to the east.<br />
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And there is the little guy, needed meat. Been 15 years since I've bowhunted, mostly because of my panic issues I just could not go at all. So, I'm actually very happy I'm blessed to harvest this little guy and put his sacrifice to good use. I always feel bad shooting them, I really do, but that's a lot of food!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10620089081840409745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5454152862510119347.post-30535580245543053842013-10-24T14:33:00.002-05:002013-10-24T14:33:10.855-05:00Thor made it through!! But he's 5 pounds lighter!Well, Thor made it through his "procedure" but due to the loss of his manhood he's a good 5 pounds lighter I swear, he "was" a well built pup. Poor little guy, I was so sick to my stomach all day, then seeing the whining drunk puppy staring at me through the cage didn't help me any. And apparently he wasn't any too happy with the two ladies at the vets office, he wouldn't let them anywhere near him. But the vet who did the surgery he had no trouble with, go figure.<br />
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Anyway, heart kind of sinks as I led him out of the vet's office as he staggered around like a drunkard, then he kept forgetting what he was doing when he had to go potty. Lift his leg and just stand there dopey eyed. Then of course he wanted to jump up in the truck, didn't really want him to do that, but think he'd listen? Nope. Whining off and on all night, would hardly sleep, just laid in secure spots and stared blankly off into space. Could hardly get a tail wag out of the little guy.<br />
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Loki was even bringing his prized toys and dropping them right by Thor off and on all night. "here buddy, this will help, they did this to me also".<br />
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The next morning however, GAME ON! He was raring to go and back to normal trouble causing little turd. Wanted to run all over jumping and playing like mad, me chasing him trying to get the little guy to calm down and not rip out his stitches. Had to send him back to Burlington with Jeanne in hopes of him calming down without Loki and I to play with for a few days.<br />
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I finally got my chance at a nice doe last night also, and messed it up. I had a nice close shot from my ground blind and hit at least one little branch before sticking the deer right in the butt, *sigh* at least she won't be in too much discomfort very long, I looked a long time for her, and she's doing just fine, barely bled at all and it's just muscle where I hit her, they heal fast, wish I healed that fast.<br />
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This morning I was sitting at the same stand, and I hear the leaves rustling a bit, was just twilight and I am squinting to see what the heck was coming, It's so thick with brush where I was, I couldn't see anything, until...... what the heck?? Possum? Raccoon? No, it was too low to the ground but absolutely huge, a gosh darned BADGER??!!! He turned to look at me from about 15 feet away and I was absolutely shocked, tried to get my camera, but he charged and ate it. Nah not really, but by the time I got my camera out he was scurrying into the bushes. Did find his "lair" though, doubt it will be the last time I see that wily critter.<br />
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So, now it's morning and night hunting non-stop until end of season, and after one day of this, and a poor nights sleep, I'm second guessing this adventure. Of course I trailed my deer for a couple hours, then another hour later after that, moved a tree stand, etc etc. Tried to take a nap, but apparently the phone gods can't figure out when it's NAP time. 5 calls within 15 minutes as soon as I laid down. Well the heck with that.<br />
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Oh wait!! Happy to say I've gotten two more requests because of this blog for some anxiety help. Well not anxiety help, apparently they have enough of their own, but help getting rid of it, or at least how to cope with it. Very happy!!<br />
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