The 'SOLANA GAMES' have begun!!!

[Guru]

The Master begins...  

[Friend]

Terry...great demo of actual deer drop.

Kowing the game you hunt is an imperitive factor of the succesful hunting equation.

[lpcjon2]

Hey charlie I dont think anyone of your stature could ever be odd man out even in a roman bath house. You are the living legend,and your stories take us alond like were in your quiver looken over your shoulder the whole way.Thanks

[COOCH]

aaaaaaagggghhhhhh  :mad:        :mad:  I get to page 18 and Izzy has painted the rocks red and the puter gremlins showed up and killed my puter.Goto play catch up.

[COOCH]

Awsome shot on that big ol Texas nanny Izzy. That silver flame did a number on her.

[East Coast archer]

What I've been waiting for, go on Charlie    I'm all ears (except when I go hunting the next two days).

[Charlie Lamb]

Well guys, I intended to give a lot more last night than I did. After 45 minutes of writing my new computer ate every word. Since I just got finished cussing a few minutes ago I'll get it going again.

[Charlie Lamb]

I don't know what it is about Texas in the winter. It's certainly not just about the weather... sometimes not at all, since a Texas hunt can turn into surviving the the elements just like anywhere else.

Maybe it's the essence of the live oaks mingling with the moisture laden air, or perhaps the cedars shedding pollen in great billowing yellow clouds.
Great globs of earth give up there scent to the mix, turned and churned by the hogs which are like the state bird down there... or something.

Or maybe, (as I like to think) it's the smell of the hunt. Primal and lurking just beneath the surface of our civilized trappings, waiting to be unleashed.

It showed as we gathered for the briefing and intensified as the long days of waiting turned to hours and the hours to minutes.
Conversations waned and wistful stares focused on the distant hills. Soon the seconds before the hunt took hold as hunters drifted silently toward the waiting trucks. Gear piled carefully in the backs with bows laid carefully on top.

Winding along ranch roads we forumate goals and vocalize our dreams. The guides discussing their own ideas for the hunt with the hunters even if they already have firm plans for the day.

One by one we are dropped at our respective ambush sites. The last man biting his tongue thinking secretly, "why me". As if by being first on stand was somehow an advantage. So it is with man the hunter, man the animal.

[GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN]

Congrats to all. Guy's thanks for all the great stories.  IZZY, im in love with "Shakira"" also, great shooting!  Now back to enjoying Mr. Lamb's story.

[Doc Nock]

Charlie,
As one old mechanic used to tell us as young men, "Boys, if it has specific anatomical attributes, or wheels, it's gonna cost you money and cause you heartache!"

I'd add "cpu" to that list!

Now "cowboy up" and start sharing, Hoss! Starving here!  

[COOCH]

Congradulations Terry and Curt. Very well done.I really look forward to this hunt again.

I can tell alredy that Charlies tale will not be one to miss..........

Bisch

[GANDGOLF]

     READY for the rest.

[Ted Fry]

Glad to step down, for you Charlie, look forward to seeing you at Pete's next fall.
If your headed this way for PBS make sure you plan on spending a few days here in Hood River.
Now get on with the story buddy!

[COOCH]

Mr Lambs are the reason that I don't post many tales as they pale in comparison   .

[Charlie Lamb]

Dang!!! I can't seem to catch a break. First there was the deal last night with the puter glitch and now this... I finished that last paragraph and hopped into the shower, a quick pat down and into my sunday go to meeting clothes.

Soon I was off to church. To save a few minutes (I was running behind) I took the short cut through the country.
We've had snow on the ground for a couple of days that started as rain that quickly froze making for a slick base when the snow came down.

With warm temperatures coming the icy backroads were not only icy, they had a lot of moisture sitting on top.

It came out of nowhere. First I'm going down the road enjoying the sunshine and then I'm whipping around in circles down that same road.
There was no correcting the skid, no brakes applied just me heading for the plowed field beside the road backwards.

In the brief time it took, I was calm. Worst case was that I'd slide off into the frozen plowed field, stop and shift into 4WD and drive out.
Of course I didn't account for the culvert that came out from under the road right in my path.

It hooked the right front tire just right and flipped the truck. Tightly strapped in all I could do was relax and hope for the best.

I remember feeling my head hit the roof or vice versa and there I was hanging upside down in my seat.
For an instant I worried about fire but let that thought go.
I was able to release the buckle of my belt and slide onto the ceiling of the cab. It took a little squirming to get my fat body moved around to reach the window switch but I got that done and slithered out the hole into the muddy field in my dress clothes.

I loved that truck and I doubt it will be repairable. I sure wasn't ready to take on a new car payment, but such is life.

I'll be back in a bit with more tales of hunting and fellowship, but for now I'm resting and nursing a bruised ego mourning my truck.

I'm sure God has more important things to do than watch after my dumb butt, but I'm glad he does. All praise be to the Lord God on high.
   

[stujay]

Charlie, sorry about your accident. Glad you are okay.

[lpcjon2]

Charlie sounds like you had a big day,maybe take the rest of it off. Gladd your ok

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
I'm sure God has more important things to do than watch after my dumb butt, but I'm glad he does. All praise be to the Lord God on high.
     

AMEN!!!!!!

Sorry about the truk but glad you are OK!

Bisch

[Bel007]

OK, we'll give you a temporary pass.  Geez, the lengths some guys will go to in order to string out a story.    

P.S.  Glad you're OK !!