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Offline Rob

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No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« on: December 02, 2009, 05:21:26 PM »
hunted east side up near the Naches river this year.  (modern rifle, just slow to post due to work).

Had a great time even though the elk bugged out before we got there, but it was a bit chilly for being in a tent...  I guess this is what is known as a character builder.

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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2009, 05:59:47 PM »
Looks like that tent kept you warm and dry. You are one tough guy.
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2009, 06:11:33 PM »
Wow that is a lot of stuff packed in that little tent. The hardest part about that kind of camping is the time between when you wake up and get out of your sleeping bag and get dressed... burrr! At least you had a cot to sleep on!
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2009, 06:32:34 PM »
wow I have a cylinder stove in my tent and dont know if I would have braved that weather.
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2009, 06:56:28 PM »
Looks like you had a blast, I live for camping trips like that, just wish I had more time to do it.
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2009, 07:22:34 PM »
Dad and I use to camp in a similar tent all deer and elk season... Then we got a trailer...  :bdid: Now I'm buying a nice wall tent set up with all the jazz.... I'm jealous of all my buddies..  :chuckle: Way comfortable!!!
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2009, 07:43:56 PM »
no elk for me either...and no snow..i had a peaches ridge tag.. yup im a rookie bow hunter. i do have great people helping me with info but i really want to do this on my own....love the pics...
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2009, 08:28:21 AM »
I picked up one of those buddy heaters (and a CO detector) and it keeps that tent toasty warm.  I was actually very comfortable.  It was the massive winds the week before that were brutal.  It was only my fat backside that kept the tent from blowing away.

It was a fun hunt even if we did not see any Elk.  Always nice to get out.
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2009, 03:07:41 PM »
Looks like great hunting weather.

But weather like that is why God made wall tents and woodstoves  ;)

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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2009, 03:18:50 PM »
Looks like a helluva hunt.  Is that a frozen booger in your nose... :chuckle:
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2009, 08:39:21 AM »
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on December 04, 2009, 03:18:50 PM
Looks like a helluva hunt.  Is that a frozen booger in your nose... :chuckle:

Might as well have been!
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2009, 07:34:23 PM »
Looks like you had fun, Rob! 
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2009, 09:50:56 AM »
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on December 04, 2009, 03:18:50 PM
Is that a frozen booger in your nose... :chuckle:
Nope, he's going for the Hitler look.  Might want to comb a little of that "Just for Men" stuff on that thing. :P
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2009, 09:53:49 AM »
looks like a great hunt. that the kinda thing i miss back in the states.
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Re: No Elk this year, but it was a cool camp...
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2009, 05:44:08 PM »
there, i fixed it.  if anyone wants lessons on how to edit photos, I'm happy to help.
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