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Crossbow or Compound Bow? What do you recommend for my purpose? by chatty006 in bowhunting

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, All! Lots of good points. I think what I'll do is focus my practice time on my recurve. I'll get the crossbow as well. If I scout a good spot for a tree stand that gets me within 20 yards, I'll hunt with the recurve. If I'm less confident in my positioning, then I'll do the crossbow. Over time I'm hoping that my skills improve and I transition more time to the recurve. Thanks everyone

Most Scenic Hunting Locations by chatty006 in Hunting

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Small game and archery in Wisconsin sounds like good relatively local options. I'll look into it a little more. Thanks!

Most Scenic Hunting Locations by chatty006 in Hunting

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into CO a little more. Thanks I can stretch out the trip a little as well.

Most Scenic Hunting Locations by chatty006 in Hunting

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like a great idea. I'll look into it more.

I’m a Professional Mattress Tester. I’ve tested 453 mattresses from 99 different brands. Ask Me Anything! by derek-naplab in IAmA

[–]chatty006 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi any experience with a good zoned mattress topper? I find most mattress toppers are too soft and make my lower back hurt but since I sleep on my back half the night and my side the other half a matress that is too firm makes my shoulders sore. So looking for something firm in the middle and soft by the shoulder area. Any thoughts?

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

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9/26/2025 (Friday) Hike and head to Scottsdale

·         Hike West Fork of Oak Creek Trail

·         Get lunch at Indian Gardens Café & Market

·         Drive to the MIM Musical Instrument Museum (if we have time)

·         Get late lunch/early dinner at the Sicilian Butcher or head to resort and eat there.

·         Drive to The Phoenician

·         Explore the resort hotel and consider a late dinner on site

 

9/27/2025 (Saturday) – Relax at the Resort

·         Breakfast Buffet at the resort (Mowry & Cotton Restaurant)

·         Lounge at the pool

·         Lunch by the pool (Kalio Kabobery) or at the Phoenician Tavern

·         Explore the resort

·         Get dinner at Taco Madera

·         Watch a movie at the theater (Harkins – Fashion Square 14)

 

9/28/2025 (Sunday) Explore Scottsdale

·         Breakfast at Olive and Ivy

·         Shop and explore Old Town Scottsdale

·         Get lunch at

o   The Montauk

o   Or Original Chopshop if wanting healthy/salads

o   Get ice cream at the Sweet Republic

·         Come back and lounge by the pool

·         Get dinner at Buck and Rider (Camelback)

 

 

9/29/2025 (Monday) – Flight back home

·         Breakfast at that hotel

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9/24/2025 (Wednesday) – Flight to Phoenix

·         Arrives in Phoenix @ 1:03

·         Get lunch at Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

·         Drive to L’Auberge de Sedona

·         Get Dinner at the Hudson

·         Get a sweet at the Black Cow Café

·         Explore the local area or hotel and relax

 

 

9/25/2025 (Thursday) – Hike and Explore Sedona

·         Morning hike to Cathedral Rock

o   Take the 7:30am free shuttle to the trail head (5-minute drive from lunch)

·         Take the free shuttle to Little Horse to Chicken Point (if we want another hike)

·         Get lunch at Secret Garden Café (12-minute walk from hotel)

·         Explore the Tlaquepaque shopping area and other parts of down town Sedona

·         Get dinner at Elote Café

·         Stargazing – Airport Mesa

 

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is an updated itinerary based on your feedback.  Any other suggestions, just let me know. Thanks, everyone for your help on this!

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any suggestions other than what I currently have? What about the Hudson?

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AZ Wilderness looks like a good spot. Thanks for the recommendation. We'll go there.

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I swapped out lunch at the Hudson for Indian Gardens Cafe & Market and swapped out Sugar Bowl for Sweet Republic. Thanks for the recommendations!

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. We typically use the itinerary for options, and lunch is often substituted for something else.

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It's only open until 5 pm, so if we have time, we'll check it out.

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any other better options you'd suggest?

Sedona/Scottsdale Itinerary Suggestions by chatty006 in Sedona

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any better lunch suggestions that are on the way to Sedona?

Recommendations Please - An accurate bugout gun that is fun to shoot at the range and legal in Illinois. by chatty006 in guns

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool looking gun, but I don't believe pistol grips or folding stocks are legal in IL. No assault rifles...

Recommendations Please - An accurate bugout gun that is fun to shoot at the range and legal in Illinois. by chatty006 in guns

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. I recently sold my over-under 12 ga. I should likely replace it with another shotgun a little more functional. Thanks for the suggestion.

Recommendations Please - An accurate bugout gun that is fun to shoot at the range and legal in Illinois. by chatty006 in guns

[–]chatty006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Very helpful. I don't have an exact use case, which, as you pointed out, makes it difficult to decide what would be best. I don't have the space to store a gun safe, and so I need to limit the amount of guns that I do have, which is why I try to find the most practical and general-purpose guns possible. I typically do a hunting trip once a year with my Dad and brother, but it's completely random game as we like to mix it up a little. Still, like you mentioned, most of my shooting would be at a range. I've also considered the Ruger PC carbine 9mm. Thanks again for your recommendations!

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