Headed to Green Bay tomorrow, first game we’ll attend this season. Gotta love Lambeau.

Looked at the Tundras, ended up buying a 2022 Toyota 4Runner. Really like the Toyotas. My wife bought a new Sienna in 2006, won’t give it up even when I tease her that she qualifies for collector plates in two years. The Sienna has been bulletproof, the 4Runner is relatively new to me but I really like it. I recommend Toyota.

John Rasmussen wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brad Dimond wrote:</div>
Guns all have their own personality.

I’m running an older Savage, haven’t noticed an issue.

No issues with the Fusion, the Blue Box just is more accurate. 5 shot groups of 1 1/8 inch with the Blue Box, 1 1/2 with the Fusion. Doesn’t really matter in my deer hunting situation, never shot one at more than 75 yards. When I use up the Blue Box I’ll try other bullets.

John Rasmussen wrote:

I used to use nothing but Federal Blue Box but switched to Fusion after talking to an engineer at Federal. I shoot a 30 .06

The Fusions interested me but don’t shoot as well out of my Ruger .30-06. Guns all have their own personality.

Alagnak Pete wrote:

boob lift, tummy tuck g

You are a much braver man than I.

I’ve been using Federal Power Shock 180 grain bullets in my .30-06 for a long time. More accurate than most bullets for me, always pass through.

gimruis wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>glenn57 wrote:</div>
Smithfield has a huge plant in sioux falls SD …JUST and FYI.

I am pretty sure they closed that plant.

I know a guy who works there, still operating.

Beautiful before sunrise this morning as well.

Same with my Danner Pronghorns.

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brad Dimond wrote:</div>
I worked at Hutch Tech in the 1990s. Frequently heard shooting from the field northeast of the campus during the season. Went to college in Wisconsin in the 1980s near Puckaway Refuge. A friend’s family owned property abutting the refuge near the levee. One bird limit, usually done with the hunt in 20 minutes. I was a poor college student, cooked them and ate them. Haven’t shot one since then, don’t like the taste.

Interesting! My mom was employee #115 at HTI and I worked there as a summer intern for 3 or 4 summers over that timeframe you mentioned. I was in assembly for 2 summers and then up in engineering the other times. Yes, there was a lot of shooting going on around there. Very good pheasant hunting just to the NW behind that church too.

I was a network engineer and project manager, ran the projects for the IT side of the Eau Claire expansion, Sioux Falls new plant and Y2k. Loved working there but got laid off in 1999 with the big cuts. Too bad they couldn’t figure out how to make money.

CaptainMusky wrote:

Started hunting as a teen in the late 90s there were areas in ND you couldn’t shoot Canadas and I think the limit in parts of MN was 1 at that time. Hard to believe any more.

I worked at Hutch Tech in the 1990s. Frequently heard shooting from the field northeast of the campus during the season. Went to college in Wisconsin in the 1980s near Puckaway Refuge. A friend’s family owned property abutting the refuge near the levee. One bird limit, usually done with the hunt in 20 minutes. I was a poor college student, cooked them and ate them. Haven’t shot one since then, don’t like the taste.

Depends on usage. If using extensively FinickyFish has the right advice. For casual home usage it doesn’t make a big difference and the price on brushless is often significantly higher.

I suggest a strong teen, preferably smart enough to not hit himself with the maul.

Our vet recommended Synovi G4 Dog Joint Supplement – glucosamine, manganese, green-lipped mussel, Boswellia serrata and turmeric. All are anti-inflamatories. We’ve had no issues with joints on our three Springers or current Cocker.

132 near Pioneer lake, same place for 50 years this year.

basseyes wrote:

In a state where the presidential candidates are elected by roughly 10% of the counties, feel like my vote really doesn’t matter on national races.

Presidents are elected by people, not counties. Your vote matters, thank you for voting.

dhpricco wrote:

Thanks for the input. Ya I have never had to get a prescription for flea and tick meds, but heartworm meds it seems you have to have a prescription and at our current vet they require an annual blood draw before you can get the prescription.

A buddy’s daughter is a vet. Her take is that the blood draw requirement is actually a money grab. The expressed concern is that if the dog has heartworm the ivermectin or other meds may cause the worms to convulse and kill the dog. Of course, if an infection is detected the treatment is ivermectin and it may cause the worms to convulse and kill the dog. It’s a risk that the vet treating heartworm infections calls out before treatment. She knows my dog, prescribes meds as needed.

Cleaning out storage?

We use VCA in Bloomington (88th & Lyndale). Not the cheapest nor the most expensive. Dr. Goetzke is a Springer fan and treats our dogs well.

We use Nexguard Spectra and am pleased with it.

Regardless of party, legislators have been angry about the lottery proceed dedication and the sales tax dedication since their respective inceptions. It takes money out of their control and puts it where voters have explicitly stated they want it spent. Lottery proceeds to the general fund would be a disgrace.

10klakes wrote:

Great so Walz or Flannigan, who ever is governor after the Election, will be able to convince legislature to spend the new money to meet their agenda.

Isn’t that what happens in every election, regardless of which party wins the governor’s race? I certainly don’t agree with the manner in which much of the money was spent last session. Then again, I didn’t agree with how money was spent or not spent in the preceding sessions.

ThunderLund78 wrote:

Well yeah, I’d like to think the same, but we’re talking about a government operation and tax payer money here. When has being a “losing endeavor” EVER mattered.

Football programs are self-funding, at least for the large universities that play the multiple uniform game. Other sports, not so much.

See them in Wright County on occasion. Buddy has them come up the creek that runs to the Crow River through his property.

wkw wrote:

have a different helmet on. How many does each player get for a season? I get the home and away uniforms.

Helmets covers are basically skins. They paint or cover with plastic each of the various helmet designs. That said, I hate it. Give me the glossy maroon helmet with the gold M every time.

Agree that insurance is the root of the problems with medicine right now. My docs and providers are outstanding (I’ve winnowed through them over time and gotten rid of those I don’t like). Business offices and insurance are a major PITA. However, when i need a doc for something important, they take great care of me.

Great looking Springer! Congrats to all.

Jason wrote:

Build a permanent duck blind a few feet inward from where the water stops and cut the catails in front of it out far enough for you to have the point 100% to yourself.
Problem solved!

Trying to reserve public land for yourself isn’t a good look much less being illegal. Cutting the cattails is also illegal without a permit.

I have USAA auto, homeowners and umbrella policies as well as a Visa card. They do not have local agents but whenever I have a question or a concern someone answers the phone. Rates are very good compared to other companies with which I did business. Claims processing, while I’ve only used twice in 30 years, has been very simple and satisfactory.

I’m the son of an Air Force officer who is on the Vietnam Memorial. USAA treats you with respect.

Saw a dead bear in the ditch next to Hwy 53 near Canyon MN on my way home yesterday. Would far rather hit a deer than a bear.

I stopped by Rock River Kennels several years ago while driving back from Ripon. Nice folks, impressive dogs and really good facility. They didn’t have an available dog at the time, I ended up buying from Pine Shadows near Brainerd. Give Rock River a call, there web site isn’t always up to date.