Kevin Peacock just posted a pic of his one year old lab. On the “It’s Tuesday” thread. So I figured why not another. Let’s see your dog thread.

It’s hard not to get in a good mood looking at peoples dog pictures. And I’m sure we could all appreciate that. Here is Sumo

I am 58. I am considering getting my first tattoo(s). Frankly, I think it's a done deal but for the decision making.

Probably this won't happen until early summer. I have a surgery to go through first, and any tattooing would have to happen in Anchorage, so I actually have to travel to get it done.

My bestest hunting buddy has a bunch, and has been trying to talk me into it for years. My recently divorced ex was not a fan so I held off. Now? I think I am ready to take the plunge.

I do...

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"Taxidermy work in Africa used to be a no-brainer because the lower local labor costs easily offset the international shipping fees. But is that still true today? Let’s look at the raw facts, crunch the numbers, and leave the emotions and self-interest at the door. "

This year, 2025 is going to be a very interesting season, I though I'd share some of the highlights so far, and update as we go along. I hope you enjoy.
Serengeti National park for the great Migration in the south of the park was our first stop. This is a real wonder tp behold, and every time is different.

this was asked in an after thought in another post recently and my knee jerk reaction was to vote for the 404 Jeffery. however I just sat down with my reloading manuals and took a look at both cartridges. it would seem at least according to the info I have that the 404 Jeffery and the 416 Rigby are nearly ballistic twins which a slight edge going to the Rigby due to the smaller diameter bullet. now according to my books they both push a 400gr bullet at around 2300 fps give or take 100fps...

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