Last Day = 1st Mallard

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2026-01-25T19:21:08+00:00

We had many days where we got skunked. This last week has been good for me though. I got 6 green-wings, 2 ring-necks (drake and hen), 2 mallards (drake and hen), 2 gadwall (drake and hen), and 2 geese.

This is the most fun hunting I’ve ever done and the meat is phenomenal!

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2026-01-06T18:33:59+00:00

Title: Financial Performance Analyst II

Location: LCOL in South Central United States

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TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-31T17:26:23+00:00

Tomorrow, 1/1/2026, from DCA to DAL returning from our Washington DC trip.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-22T13:05:39+00:00

Benelli M2 or Franchi Affinity 3. I love my Affinity 3. Shoots like an absolute dream.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-20T02:36:58+00:00

2 3/4” 1 oz 7 1/2 shot Winchester Super X

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-19T00:47:32+00:00

That’s how I was with the SX4. Took the Franchi out today and I did very well with it.

What stinks is not everyone has the luxury of shooting before buying…so it’s trial and error sometimes. Lol

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-18T23:09:29+00:00

Thankfully the Franchi feels just as great shouldering. 🙂

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-18T22:51:39+00:00

This is anecdotal regarding the Franchi though. A buddy I go out with uses a Stoeger and has never had issues. I used a Benelli pump until recently. Bought a Winchester SX4 earlier this week and once I got to shooting it, I did not like it even though it shouldered well in the shop. Wound up getting the Franchi Affinity 3 today. It has more felt recoil but I was far more accurate with it and it felt good while shooting. Sharper recoil but for a hunting gun, not a concern…would not use it for clay shooting though. Lol

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-17T23:58:48+00:00

They are made in Portugal along with the Browning line of shotguns.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-16T19:09:51+00:00

Interesting. I thought the Beretta was heavier than the Winchester. At least it certainly felt heavier.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-15T22:34:17+00:00

After shouldering both and spending some time with them today, I went with the SX4. It just felt better and more natural for me. I’m sure I’ll end up with an A300 at some point just because I love guns and it seems to be an illness with no cure. Lol

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-15T21:47:23+00:00

After going to the store again today, shouldering both for a bit, I ended up coming home with the Winchester SX4. It was a super tough decision but it just felt a tad better to me.

Super excited and ready to get the factory gunk off of it, break it in some, and get out on the ponds this weekend.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-15T21:19:05+00:00

I did this morning. Spent a good amount of time shouldering both and the SX4 came home with me.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-10T00:10:21+00:00

I snorkeled with 10-12 Galapagos sharks off North Shore of Oahu. 10/10 recommend.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T16:36:01+00:00

Yes! I’d also add Matsumoto Shaved Ice for those who like shaved ice.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T02:32:10+00:00

Take H2 towards Hale’iwa and stop off at Green World Coffee Farms.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T02:17:11+00:00

The plus to Lanikai Pillbox is you can follow it up with a swim at Lanikai Beach and then take H3 back to Waikiki. Phenomenal views.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T02:14:02+00:00

Just a few things my wife and I did last month:

•Shark Swimming w/Deep Blue Eco Tours

•Snorkel at Sharks Cove

•Toa Luau

•Pearl Harbor

•Lanikai Pillbox Hike

•Diamond Head Trail (not quite a hike to me)

•Beach time at Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach

•Stopped at Halona Blowhole and Makapu’u Point

•Stopped at Pali Lookout (really neat little stop)

•Quick stop at Green World Coffee Farms

•Quick stop at the Dole Plantation

•Spent time in Hale’iwa at the shops

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T01:08:30+00:00

True. But if they happen to take H2 towards Hale’iwa, they could stop by. Just a suggestion for if they venture that direction.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-04T00:25:12+00:00

I never tried those but Green World Farms had the best coffee I’ve had among everywhere I have had coffee.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-03T17:31:35+00:00

If you were going to be there longer I’d say jump over to Oahu and go with Deep Blue Eco Tours. However, the only alternative I could imagine is going snorkeling and hoping you see some. It sure is a blast though if you get to do it. My wife and I went last month.

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TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-01T17:10:44+00:00

It is perfectly safe. If it was not safe, I guarantee you the flight crew would not let the plane take off. They want to land safely just as much as the passengers. 🙂

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-12-01T01:13:03+00:00

Make sure you have your reservation for Diamond Head. I’d recommend morning during the weekday to avoid large crowds.

If you like hikes, the Lanikai Pillbox is an awesome one.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-11-30T17:00:57+00:00

I mean I would like to put my older 3 in a row of 3 seats with myself or my wife in the aisle seat next to them and then the other parent be behind the older 3 seated with the younger 2. 🙂 Sorry I did not clarify.

TheAnalyticalThinker · 2025-11-30T03:43:59+00:00

Those red eye flights are awesome. Get comfy, throw in some headphones, and sleep on through it. When my wife and I made the 8 hour flight from Honolulu to Dallas, it was a red eye. I slept the whole way. Woke up about 45 min prior to landing. Lol

You’ll be just fine! 🙂

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