[Summit Viper SD climbing treestand]

Ok so it seems to retail for almost $300. Seem to be going for $250-280 around Knoxville for the SD version. I'd say $200 is more than fair Climbing stands are great for getting elevated on land you don't own or aren't familiar with. If you have a hunting lease or own property I would much rather have two fixed stands over a climber.

Thanks, Lumber_Jack! That is kind of what I was finding with my researching. Gonna let him know tonight that it's a go.

[Summit Viper SD climbing treestand]

Since he added a footrest and upgraded the seat, i'd guess he put in over $300 for it. Just wanted to see if it was worth investing in. 

[Summit Viper SD climbing treestand]

Asking $200...should I try to go lower?

[Summit Viper SD climbing treestand]

So my buddy presented me with a chance to buy his used (2012 model) Viper SD stand. He is purchasing another better suited to traditional archery.  Wanted to see if anyone has experience with this?  I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on it as he upgraded the seat pad and added a foot rest.

[Any luck in the deer woods so far this year?]

So after several days in the woods of seeing very little, I've jumped 3 doe on the way to my stand and then got busted by another one when I was retrieving a raccoon and left my bow in the stand. Well, I'm leaving my buddies parents house tonight which is probably half a mile from Radnor Lake area and what do I see? 3 doe and at least a 6-point buck in their side yard are just hanging out (time probable 8:45pm).  My wife and I just sat there watching them for a few minutes, and I was in awe of the time I've spent driving to Culleoka when I should have just gotten permission to hunt on their 1-2 acre lot. Such is life, and it is good to just see some deer too.

[Almost time to slang some arrows]

It pains me that I am sitting in graduate class on this fine opening morning.  Best of luck to you all! I'll be joining the masses tomorrow morning.

[New PharmD]

Congrats, Dr. Smith! Will be following in your foot steps in a year from LUCOP.  

 

Best of luck to you!

[Bow hunting: want to start]

Nice, may shoot them an e-mail cause from 11-1pm they are having an Intro to Archery class for $20.  I'll be there for that.

[Found AR BCG's in stock!]

I'm lacking a BCG to finish my first build, but I'm planning on waiting for a more reputable source to come available with some.  Just a little skeptic of the site, but I hope it goes well for those that have ordered some.  If all goes well, I may not have to wait.

[Bow hunting: want to start]

Planning on shooting a couple bows before I buy...just gotta research all the goodies to put on the bow. Always open to advice on parts ie sights, quiver, bows, etc.

[Bow hunting: want to start]

Got to go by the Archery Den this morning.  It is a neat shop an apparent when you walk in that they work on the bows as well.  I got to spend some time talking with Ray as I was the only customer around for a while.  Told him I wanted to get into the sport for hunting, and he provided me a lot of information.  They don't have used bows but on the slightest occasion and are a Matthews dealer so that's what they like and sell the most of.  I left him my e-mail to give to an instructor that does an introductory bow course at their place for $20 and when the time comes to buy a bow, I will be back.  He assured me that if I gave a price I wanted to stay under that they'd have me set up and dialed in at 10 yards before I left.

 

Obviously I'm going to get a lower end bow since I am new to the sport, but Ray was very honest with me about which 2 bows to look at the most and even recommended the lower priced bow more highly!  Needless to say it is easy to trust someone when they are that open and honest.  Great experience and will hopefully be back there for intro class soon and to purchase a bow a little later.

[Bow hunting: want to start]

Planning on heading over Tuesday as long as my schedule doesn't change too much.

[How do you carry and why?]

Glock 19 in the raven concealment vanguard 2, appendix style but can move wherever.  untucked tshirt conceals it just fine

[Group Buy - TGO Billet Lower Receivers]

I'm in for one for sure!

[We were sold out]

My letter to the two:

 

It has come to my attention that you recently voted in favor of gun control.  As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and believer in upholding the Constitution of the United States of America, I find your action to be embarrassing.  I feel ashamed that you represent my state of Tennessee and do not possess the will nor judgment to uphold that which my state holds dear, the Constitution.

 

When I see senators like Ted Cruz and Rand Paul standing up for the people they represent, I am ashamed that my own senators do not support them.  You decisions and actions will not be unnoticed, and you will no longer have my support nor vote in the future as I can no longer trust you to make the right decisions and stand up for what is right. 

 

 

 

[Esee 3 Forced Patina & Dyed scales]

Wow...I'm very impressed and jealous of that beauty.

[Work sharp knife and tool sharpener review.]

One more thing on my "To Buy" list

[Bow hunting: want to start]

Thanks for the input...may check out the Archery Den in Franklin, TN fairly soon.  Would love to hear of any other stores to check out.

[Bow hunting: want to start]

So I am wanting to start bow hunting this year.  I will mainly be going after deer and have no experience.  Looking for a place or person that could point me in a direction to get started.  I've got a couple months before my birthday rolls around as far as getting an actual bow.  But I would at least like to know what fits me the best.

 

Thanks for the help!

[Dogs rule!]

I like boxers a lot. They are very pretty. Never really been around them though. Seem like really good dogs.

 

We've had ours since she was 8wks old...I never thought I would get a boxer until I spent a summer abroad.  The person I was with ended up dog sitting for a family that had a boxer.  She stayed with us for 6 weeks, and I fell in love.  They are high energy and need lots of exercise and things to chew on, but when they get sleepy or tired they are the best to cuddle with.  They are an unbelievably sweet dogs and love being around people.

[Dogs rule!]

I've got 2.  Boxer (Rori) is almost 2 and Black dog mix (Rambo) we rescued almost a year ago and think he is close to 3. They are good dogs when fed and exercised.

 

Rori the boxer

 

Rambo-we think he is border collie and golden mix.

 

Sometime they wrestle, and we catch them.

 

But usually they are pretty sweet.

 

 

[Glock Purchase]

Hard to beat the 19 for size, capacity, and concealability if he is only going to have one handgun for a while.

[Zero Tolerance 0350: Stonewash or Tiger Stripe serrated blade]

My 0350 showed up today. I really like it, the stonewash finish looks great. I'm gonna go ahead and order the tiger stripe this evening.

Just got my TS in.  I'm thoroughly impressed with it!  Thanks for motivation.

 

[TGO decals]

Put in an order. Thanks, David!

[Zero Tolerance 0350: Stonewash or Tiger Stripe serrated blade]

Thanks! Found out about him last summer and keep ordering stuff from him...Ordered at 8:20am, and he had shipping information printed by 11:30am. Hard to beat that.