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Author Topic: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....  (Read 1339 times)

Offline Shakes.602

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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2010, 05:59:00 PM »
Thank You for taking Us along with You! The Pictures are Great!! Glad You are Home as Well!!
  Now, you dont Sleep On-The-Ground out there do you? I have heard from a Wimpy Brother-Out-Law, That the Spiders down there Will Carry You Away!!  :scared:    :scared:  I am not a Spider fan, they dont bother Me, and I wont bother Them.  :eek:   Good Luck  :thumbsup:  , and Nature has a way of Making Everything Just Alright!!  :archer:
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2010, 08:37:00 PM »
Welcome home.  May God continue to bless you and thank you for sharing your time in the woods with us.  It is healing.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2010, 08:48:00 PM »
Love the pics.. Thanks for taking us along.


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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2010, 08:59:00 PM »
Very nice photos, like the bird checking you out!
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2010, 09:22:00 PM »
Boots dry yet?

Killdeer   :wavey:
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2010, 09:30:00 PM »
Al, So glad you are home with your family. Pictures are beautiful and story telling 1st rate. Thanks for taking us along.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2010, 09:36:00 PM »
G'Day Mate ! So glad your home safe.I was in Oz about 15 years ago and loved the place.I can still see,smell and hear that wonderful place.God bless and thanks for the memorys.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2010, 09:38:00 PM »
Al, There's nothing that draws my attention to a thread quicker than to see your name on it. I know there will be plenty of great Aussie pictures. It's always been a dream of mine to go there (on my bucket list). Keep the story coming and glad you're home safe.  Ben
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #28 on: March 15, 2010, 10:08:00 PM »
:campfire:  Keep it comin! Jason
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #29 on: March 16, 2010, 04:26:00 AM »
Thanks for all the fine comments people... it means a lot. And yes John, I'm already missing Elk Camp and it's not even September yet! I'll be back though mate. Your number 1 aussie horse Wrangler is missing 'Tank'! Oh and please thank Jacob again for the expresso maker... it's being put to good use.

And yes Ben, we need to sort out a trip mate. It's been a long time in the planning stages!


Back to my weekend I guess...

The afternoon came in sunny and it was one of those afternoons that really heals the soul as such. With the whole day being rainy and overcast it was a nice way to bring on the evening and the stars.

I snapped this whilst gathering more firewood.


 


Then before I knew it, the sun was gone... not before I treated myself to some deer sangs! No 'roughing it' for this weekend like I normally do and have done over the years.


 


Then it was dark and time to watch man first TV.


 


Naturally a few dry boughs needed to be placed on the coals before I turned in. All the while sampling 12 year old Dimple Scotch whiskey...

 


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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #30 on: March 16, 2010, 04:41:00 AM »
I awoke the next morning early and with the birds. I made my ways along the river failing to find any sign of the Rusa that I was after.

Then, mid morning I cam across these tracks from a healthy stag as well as some older rub trees...


 


The area that I scouted sure looked the part but the deer I'd say are moving about due to all the rain and lots of feed. Not to bother, I know come the rut in June, I'll be haunting the bush that these deer call home.

Then, it was luch again for me but not before this couple turned up. A male and female Emu, and if you look close you'll see a green grub hanging out of the mouth of the male.


 


 


Then it was time to head to my RV point for my wife to pick me up again as my weekend was over. I had a wonderful and fitting weekend alone in the bush. Thanks again for the comments all.

Cheers,


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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #31 on: March 16, 2010, 04:55:00 AM »
Thanks for sharing Al.I like to see different landscapes and critters.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #32 on: March 16, 2010, 06:36:00 AM »
Thank you for sharing that sir!
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #33 on: March 16, 2010, 06:42:00 AM »
"Ba-da-doo-da, da-ditzy-da, oom-ba-da-ditzy-da, da-da! He can't fly, but I'm tellin' you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo!"

Thanks, Al! Nice birdies.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2010, 06:56:00 AM »
Once again some great pics and story Al. Pity you can't make deer camp this year but your welcome to fly down for a Sambar Hunt whenever you like you just have to make me one of those coffee's!
Best of luck with the Rusa and hope the rotor cuff improves.

Cheers Mate

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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #35 on: March 16, 2010, 07:25:00 AM »
Great stuff Al good luck with the Rusa   :thumbsup:  
Nice camp set-up, how come you dont cook on the fire?
I use the same Hootchie they are great!
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #36 on: March 16, 2010, 07:47:00 AM »
That's a great weekend Al...good luck on the Rusa!

I hope you take some more "walk-a-bouts" soon...I luv your pictures   :notworthy:
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2010, 07:50:00 AM »
Great pics!
Glad you got back safe to spend time with the family!
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2010, 09:13:00 AM »
Nice pics and story ...good luck hunting Rusa in june.
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Re: Outback scouting and a walk-a-bout.....
« Reply #39 on: March 16, 2010, 11:08:00 AM »
Welcome home, Al, and thanks for helping to keep the world a safer place for us all.
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