Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
Figured it was time to break out the Ol' Man (my Climber, not me) and see if I still can make it up a tree, and shoot a couple arrows, with my Anneewakee Addiction and Slim Jim Combo, out of a stand. Tell you one thing right now - no interference with my neat little 54" bow, "Blackie", even with the rail on the Ol' Man, and the quiver and arrows on the the bow. I was duly impressed and pleased with the results. I do wish Rose had zoomed in a little closer on a couple pics (beggers can't be choosers - LOL) but maybe another time. I also want to say - normally I wouldn't even practice without my safety vest on - but I compleatly forgot it, until I got up the tree. First of the season I guess - but I promise I won't do that again.
On a tree beside my home range lane and climbing:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS001.jpg)
About at the height I want:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS002.jpg)
A few shots to the side of the climber, at my 3D targets:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS003.jpg)
A couple shots to the front - tree limb behind me a little close to the bow arm elbo but it worked out OK:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS007.jpg)
A sitting shot to the side - when that 3D deer snuck in on me - LOL:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS008.jpg)
Left the stand on the tree for another climb tomorrow (hopefully) befor Earl, the "himacain", gets here, if possible. I hung "Blackie" (& Slim Jim) on the stand (so they all can become good friends) for this picture - but knowing I didn't leave that sweet bow out there overnight - LOL:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS009.jpg)
Thanks for "climbing" with me (you made me feel safer).
Post by: Wannabe1 on August 31, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: LA Trapper on August 31, 2010, 08:33:00 PM
Billy
Post by: rastaman on August 31, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: VTer on August 31, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
I double-darn promise that you will not see me doing it again without my vest.
Post by: tippit on August 31, 2010, 09:22:00 PM
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With all those pins in your hat, you can't afford a fall on the ole errr young noggin :) Doc
Post by: David Bartholomew on August 31, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Just wonderin... do you have a small rope to teather the top and bottom of your stand together (I don't see one)? Just thinking of your safety.
Respectfully.
Post by: Killdeer on August 31, 2010, 09:48:00 PM
That sure is a handsome rig, the Slim Jim sets it off nicely. Deer are gonna come up just to ooh and ahh over it. Could be that you just have nice legs.
I wish you a season that warms your heart and gives you wonderful memories. Make sure that you have lots of pics, 'cause your brain will start to go when you hit a hunnerd an' four.
Major kudos, and watch your donkey.
Killdeer :wavey:
Post by: ber643 on August 31, 2010, 10:09:00 PM
Thank you David and Doc also. My stand does have a connecting strap between the sections (I'd be lost without it - I use it a great deal for controll, both when climbing and "unclimbing"). It is the strap that comes off the top of my feet (the boot straps for the bottom piece) and comes up and is affixed to the side of the top section. I most always have it in my right hand , along with the side rail, as I climb. When I get into my position and slip my feet out of the straps I tuck the strap over the back of the bottom section so there is no danger of tripping on it while standing, shooting, taking care of nature calls ,etc. ;)
You might see the strap best in the last picture. It's the strap to the right of the two carry straps hanging under he top section.
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
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Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: joekeith on September 01, 2010, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 01, 2010, 01:33:00 PM
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Originally posted by Killdeer:I thought Bernie WAS 104 - he's been 70-something since I met him 10 yrs. ago. He's just in better shape than most 40 yr.-olds is all.
....'cause your brain will start to go when you hit a hunnerd an' four.
And it's all due to those afternoon naps he takes.
I'm so hoping to retire soon so I can take an afternoon nap too.
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 07:18:00 PM
They kept us down at the base most of the afternoon - new Dr. (to us) (Lt. Cmmndr) and he checked us over real close. Also set up a couple tests for each of us for later. However, we did get home before dark so I was able to get some more pics for this thread (I hope usable - LOL). Just letting you know I am going to upload them now, and will be back later this evening to post them.
Post by: Bobhat on September 01, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
OK, more pics from my tree stand. This time Rose went up on the first platform of my tower (not a thing she likes to do - hates heights - even low ones) and got some closer pictures for me. She's such a good helpmate!
See? Tonight I put my SAFETY VEST on like we are all supposed to (and need to) do. Believe me, this one is a pip too:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS010.jpg)
Shooting down at the 3D targets in the Range Lane:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS011.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS012.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS013.jpg)
And one out to the front of the stand again at a leaf on the ground:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS014.jpg)
Trust me - I felt a lot more comfortable tonight - with my SAFETY VEST on. I was rushing a little to get my poor wife down off the tower quicker, though. Still, I was pretty pleased with the shooting and pic results, and I'll be back with another post to show you the hits.
Post by: Son of Texas on September 01, 2010, 09:09:00 PM
P.S. I did order a safety harness, it came in today.
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 01, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
You may want to keep that safety vest on for the next 24 hrs. or so as hurricane Earl makes his passage along the Carolina coast. Wouldn't hurt to put a life jacket on those dogs of your'n too....
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 09:12:00 PM
3D Deer @ 6 yds., 1 arrow:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS015.jpg)
3D Catalyna Ram @ 11 yds., 2 arrows:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS016.jpg)
Foam w' painted sillouette of grazing Deer @ 16 yds., 2 arrows (the other little yellow spot to the right of the arrows is just a painted golf tee, for a sometimes "spot"):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS017.jpg)
And an oak leaf on the ground @ 14 yds., 1 arrow:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/TS018.jpg)
I took my Ol' Man off the tree and put it away tonight (getting ready for the hurricane), and will probably go back to mostly practicing off my tower now, until and during the season. That saves time and allows more shots for the time I have out there. Again, thanks for looking. Good luck to y'all and remember to stay safe out there - and "up" there.
:archer:
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Tom, you may be right but I hope (and pray) we skate safely - again.
Post by: lpcjon2 on September 01, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: Benjy on September 01, 2010, 09:34:00 PM
Benjy
Post by: RAU on September 01, 2010, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 01, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
Yeah, me too, Benjy. I really didn't want anyone to get the idea that I don't use safety gear - ALL THE TIME.
Post by: ber643 on September 02, 2010, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: Don Batten on September 02, 2010, 06:48:00 AM
Post by: ber643 on September 02, 2010, 08:25:00 AM
Post by: John Dill on September 02, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
As good as you climb......after this hurricane....I think you could get a job climbing poles for Duke power restoring electicity!(LOL) Great job and looks like your ready to poke a buck ot two. Glad to see you shootin Blackie so well!!!!!
Post by: ber643 on September 02, 2010, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: ber643 on September 03, 2010, 06:36:00 AM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 03, 2010, 08:55:00 AM
Glad ya made it through "Earl" OK...was thinking about all my North CArolina friends the last couple days....Blackie looks great with the quiver...good luck this season and enjoy your time in the woods...
Lee
Post by: ber643 on September 03, 2010, 12:22:00 PM