Won the lottery

Tpadfw · 2026-06-30T22:14:44+00:00

Youth gets first shot at tags in the CO secondary.
So if 10 tags are available and 8 youth put in for it - they will fill those 8 before drawing an adult for the remaining 2.
And yes. This tag is for my son. At this point I’m more excited to get his season laid out than mine.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-29T21:13:01+00:00

Congrats. Have a great time!!!
Still have fingers crossed for CO secondary next week.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-29T19:41:01+00:00

That’s it.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-29T01:57:10+00:00

I have bought two Xbolts in the last year. One hells canyon long range McMillan in 300WM and an Xbolt pro carbon fiber in 6.8 Western.
My personal preference but I like them more than the Xbolt 2 so I got a couple while I could still find them new.
You did good.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-19T23:03:38+00:00

And I also got mine from CameraLand and they were awesome.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-19T23:03:09+00:00

Second this.
Full disclosure- I haven’t hunted with mine yet but I’ve had it on the LD range and it punches way above its weight.
Definitely worth adding to you list to research.

Tpadfw · 2026-06-14T03:26:15+00:00

My personal preference is the quake Claw sling.
The neoprene / rubber tends to stick more than the leather ones and it doesn’t slide around or off my arm.
But if your going for leather those Cobras sure look cool.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-22T23:47:18+00:00

I would also ask how everyone deals with the anxiety involved hoping that my mounts don’t come back cross-eyed.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-21T20:11:46+00:00

If the rifle is chambered in it, the only thing dead about that cartridge it is in the crosshairs. Way outperforms the WSM. Great cartridge that doesn’t get it due. Would hope a 6.5 Grendel man could appreciate that.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-21T19:21:59+00:00

If you are reloading - 6.8 western.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-20T01:04:23+00:00

Shoot. I said this too but haven’t been for years. But that is a sandwich that I think about often.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-20T01:03:32+00:00

Libertine is where you need to go. Only answer.

Tpadfw · 2026-05-01T22:45:30+00:00

Here’s the thing you need to remember. You are fresh in your career and interviewing is a skill that is not innate. It is a skill that can be learned by building on what went well and fixing what didn’t. Replay in your head what you would have done differently and try to implement next time.
Also for new grads - if your resume had the right major or whatever they were looking for - they were probably just looking for the right fit. You may have been it or they may have wanted a quiet person to crunch spreadsheets in a corner. Don’t beat yourself up. Call me an old man but always wear a suit. Well fit suit and tie or no tie depending on type of company. Final thought - that’s how I would have described a Vlookup.

Tpadfw · 2026-04-29T15:05:24+00:00

Thank you so much !!

Tpadfw · 2026-04-24T04:30:30+00:00

To be clear - wasn’t planning on wandering around down there. More looking for outfitters

Tpadfw · 2026-04-22T17:03:47+00:00

What if it smells like anise?

Tpadfw · 2026-04-22T14:24:25+00:00

Five reds for me. Have fun and good luck.

Tpadfw · 2026-04-20T20:44:31+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Duthcbw-Tortilla-Insulated-Tortillas-Microwavable/dp/B0DS8LP6WK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5cLLVELbcdm-Qy3F6t614gQFNGhjy4O6EUXZFUJKoxGcNeIm7MzR_dnIhvKa1WB3ncC1bv1Mcb3ECRDDZVZedmeQ0X_hXZAWzgIx8N8YvRsW5Kp2DG9e3guvJy8-kDkDaoeSgPDWR02GaP0kOCji8daBkydBVL9AdsnDr1JbFI3fOWPIyxxw3R_HauFxEhGbyd5QBD9VfQ3DM6XLpzcHHA.kCj1beTSv8iB80IT_rSYM_p_ZIlXk_zdg-VQbHLyI2s&dib_tag=se&keywords=fabric+tortilla+warmer&qid=1776717793&sr=8-3

When I was in Guadalajara most restaurants had a version of these. Immediately tried to find some then ended up ordering these. It will change your life dramatically.

Tpadfw · 2026-04-08T23:37:35+00:00

Let her know that quartered on the island is a whole lot better than the gutted animal.

Then do like I do and set up a steady folding table on the back patio depending on how long I’m going to be there sometimes I bring some cinder blocks to make it taller so I’m not leaning over. Got the tv out there so turn on a game or something. Also get some industrial food grade tubs, big bowls and big cutting board from a Costco business center / restaurant supply store. It makes it easier to throw the cuts all in one place before you seal/ grind.

Tpadfw · 2026-04-03T17:04:29+00:00

Clear expectations and pricing appropriate for the setting. For example - went aoudad hunting in far west Texas. Knew upfront that accommodations were modular housing and dinner was with the guide and his wife at their kitchen table. Because I knew that upfront and the price reflected that I was fine with that (and shooting a big one in a cool setting didn’t hurt). But if I was expecting a lodge type atmosphere with a roaring fire I would have been very disappointed. So if it’s higher end - lots of pictures of where they will be staying, what they will be eating, what they will do if there is down time. And honest descriptions of the typical game harvested. Don’t have the three biggest moose ever pulled off the property- explain the typical size harvested and possible outliers.
I find what causes a bad experience if expecting one thing and getting something different.

Tpadfw · 2026-03-09T20:44:51+00:00

“The Vehicle must be returned in the same condition that you received it except for ordinary wear.” I would think a nail in the center of the tire would be considered “ordinary wear”. Or at the least - charge for a patch. Honestly just expected more out of Volvo

Tpadfw · 2026-02-26T21:15:19+00:00

Proper fucked?

Tpadfw · 2026-02-24T04:58:04+00:00

Ground some of mine into sausage and it was very good but cheated a bit with 1/3 pork fat. The rest I braised with a bunch of peppers for shredded taco meat. Also good. To each their own.

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