Deer Hunting – October

It’s the first time in the last 3-4 months I’ve been able to get out for some camping and a chance to chase some deer.

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Sneak Peak – Adventure Kings 200W Solar Blanket

It’s been really exciting times around here.

I’m setting up a tiny house to live in – a long awaited dream since my divorce.

Because I’m chasing a sparky (electrician) to connect up mains power, I’ve been “camping in the backyard” for short periods.

A good mate has lent me his camp battery box and some LED strip lighting.

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The General Purpose Rifle

A concept I’ve been suggesting to new shooters for the last few years has been the general purpose rifle.

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Ivana – A Ruger American Ranch in 7.62x39mm

For those of you following along at home, I reached an important point with The Mistress.

That point was reliable accuracy.

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Books – Extreme Wilderness Survival

Whilst I was out solo camping over the weekend, I caught up on some reading.

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Trip Report – Labour Day Long Weekend

I managed to get away for a couple of nights over the long weekend.

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Hunting Trip, Blackbutt April 2023

From the beginning of April, I had opportunity to hunt on private land out past Blackbutt.

It was an awesome time, having shot my first deer!

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Training time!

The DG-3 club went for a training walk around Kangaroo Point last night.

I’m very pleased that my body is back in the groove.
6 klicks completed in 1:04hrs with >16kg penalty weight.
I need to weigh my pack to find out just how heavy it is.

 


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Zen Breathing

An opportunity for a Friday arvo Zen breathing session came up last week.
It was a bit bloody wet though…


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Mail call!

Mail call!
A couple of new books have arrived.

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