Thread: Time for another Get-Together - Central North Island

Cheers Rushy. Don't be surprised if you get a Inreach message from up there asking for your advice on how to get out of a situation.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Cheers Rushy. Don't be surprised if you get a Inreach message from up there asking for your advice on how to get out of a situation.

I did not mean to imply that I had hunted moose but I did come extremely close to colliding with one in a truck a couple of decades back so am very acquainted with the size of the buggers. As to advice, I will forearm you. If you find yourself between a grizzly and her cubs, immediately bend over and kiss your arse goodbye. If you find yourself between a mountain lion and her kits do similarly. Same with a wolverine and her young etcetera ad infinitum for all dangerous animals. Standing behind someone else and pushing them forward may also work to your advantage in such circumstances. Ha ha ha ha. Have a great trip mate.

Also if in that situation and there 2 of you 22lr is very affective and can save your life. Shoot your mate in the Knee and run like fuk

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

It's ending up in Bear shit that's worrying me Maca.

Or just shitting yourself when on gives chase I’d pay to see that

And don't forget your pepper spray. Which leads into this old joke.

The Ohio State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while hiking.

They advise people to wear noise producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear.

It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity and know the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.

Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray

Originally Posted by zimmer

And don't forget your pepper spray. Which leads into this old joke.

The Ohio State Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and golfers to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while hiking.

They advise people to wear noise producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert but not startle the bear unexpectedly. They also advise carrying pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear.

It is also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of bear activity and know the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.

Black bear droppings are smaller and contain berries and possibly squirrel fur.

Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in them and smell like pepper spray

Just as well there’s not much meat on him, a bear probably would waste its time

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Cheers Rushy. Don't be surprised if you get a Inreach message from up there asking for your advice on how to get out of a situation.

You could take one of my double rifles, 450/400 would be enough,

Just to move this event back into people's minds. Only three more Saturdays til the Sat 7th Oct.

Nudging 20ish forum members by the looks of pms and comments, as long as work shifts/planets/hunts align

Pm for location details

XR500

Originally Posted by Maca49

Just as well there’s not much meat on him, a bear probably would waste its time

Hopefully.
A bear probably won't like the smells I'll be emitting if it gets close enough to work out I'm too skinny to eat either.
And @blip, Kate informs me she has a Little Badger single shot 22 she's taking. Should I be worried?
She's faster than me so probably won't need it anyway.

Originally Posted by XR500

Could be time for another wee get together for those forum members that can travel to the Central North Island.

Looking at early October, to give those with busy calendars enough time to rearrange their affairs and get up/down here for a Saturday afternoon/evening get together around a blazing bonfire and talk shit.

14th October may be too controversial a date, and its Labour weekend after that, so have settled on Saturday 7th October.

Anyone with time to burn can rock up days early if you want, and knock down some bunnys/coons over if desired. But no F/A on the Saturday thanks.

The Cottage now has water and power on, so the more senior guys/girls can pull the rank card and will have a comfy bed. The great unwashed can bring their tents/bivvie bags/caravans and park up just out of spark range from the bonfire. The long drop will now sport a tent over it, and the shower may even work.

PM for details and location.

Be there or be square
XR500

Still on ?

B

Originally Posted by shift14

Still on ?

B

Bloody oath

Looking like 15-20 forum members at the mo

Originally Posted by XR500

Bloody oath

Looking like 15-20 forum members at the mo

PM sent

A week out I need to do some planning. What do you want us to bring tucker wise for Saturday evening? @Maca49 should we RV at the same place as last time on Friday morning and if so what time?

I'm now out, there's a memorial service on Friday for a very good friend that I will be attending instead.

Originally Posted by Rushy

A week out I need to do some planning. What do you want us to bring tucker wise for Saturday evening? @Maca49 should we RV at the same place as last time on Friday morning and if so what time?

Your home town?
What time are you leaving, sparrow fart?
I’ll book a table at the BP