I drove around that thing looking for our hotel.Good morning D-League. It's a 54° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring occasional showers and a high of 60°. The next couple of days will be well normal, as highs will barely make it into the 50's.
Have a great Sunday.
D-League
- Thread starter Wildcat Droppings
- Start date
This is a timely subject. My wife's hometown is having their annual Morel Mushroom Festival now. April 29-30.
Estill County, KY Mushroom Festival
Dryland fish, Molly moochers, hickory chickens. No matter what you call them, morel mushrooms are a seasonal favorite in many communities throughout Appalachia. And you can often spot morel hunters bragging about their best finds on Facebook or at backyard cookouts. At the Mountain Mushroom Festival in Irvine, Kentucky, several layers of competition are present within the mushroom community there.
Good Sunday morning everyone!
The turkey hunting is winding down. I've been able to hunt the mountain more this week and it brings back memories of 30 years ago when I hunted it hard. No luck with the turkeys although I've seen a couple of bears and heard plenty of whippoorwills.
Anyone know?
I hope everyone has a great day.
Do you ever hunt ginseng?
Last edited:
Good morning all for a couple more minutes...
Made the early service today and a store trip but hanging around the house doing odds and ends this rainy day. God Bless you...
Made the early service today and a store trip but hanging around the house doing odds and ends this rainy day. God Bless you...
Man people now-a-days TALK TOO MUCH....
Just on and on and on saying things that could be stated in seconds take many minutes now. Just a bad habit in my book.... Happened in the service today as several were given the time to talk about experiences witnessing and missions they've been on....(Pre-recorded) Read part of Roman's 10 but the correlation is still suspect in my mind... (I know, this paragraph ran long...) 🥺
Just on and on and on saying things that could be stated in seconds take many minutes now. Just a bad habit in my book.... Happened in the service today as several were given the time to talk about experiences witnessing and missions they've been on....(Pre-recorded) Read part of Roman's 10 but the correlation is still suspect in my mind... (I know, this paragraph ran long...) 🥺
Nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a rainy day with coconut milk. (Unsweetened) only thing I can think of better is a hot bowl of chili with crackers.... (Ain't got none of that...) Darn it...
Ran into around 18-20 turkey while fishing this morning. There were some at both ponds I visited.Good Sunday morning everyone!
The turkey hunting is winding down. I've been able to hunt the mountain more this week and it brings back memories of 30 years ago when I hunted it hard. No luck with the turkeys although I've seen a couple of bears and heard plenty of whippoorwills.
Anyone know?
I hope everyone has a great day.
Last edited:
Ohhhhhh! Yeahhhhhh!
2 bites this morning with both being hooked but only one landed. Not big enough to take a picture, only about 3/4lb. Today's score, Warrior-Cat 1 - Largemouth Bass 1. At least not blanked like the first three days.
Had my hole (Whole) team together this past Thursday morning. I called the meeting to state collectively what I stated to each privately at one time or another (Different things to each as I thought they needed it.) I do not think several believed what I stated privately to them until I collectively stated it publicly in front of all, along with calling several out. (They just do not know me but they are learning, what you see is what you get...)
This team needed that due to the loss of their long time mentor and lead. I am just a bystander.... I perceived the need to do what I did...
It was about a 12 minute meeting....
Of course, they kicked me out of the office Friday so, there's that... A real confidence breaker...
(Oh, an edit: Not a clunker on my team but some need better confidence. Hence the call out...)
This team needed that due to the loss of their long time mentor and lead. I am just a bystander.... I perceived the need to do what I did...
It was about a 12 minute meeting....
Of course, they kicked me out of the office Friday so, there's that... A real confidence breaker...
(Oh, an edit: Not a clunker on my team but some need better confidence. Hence the call out...)
Last edited:
Nothin wrong with casting for a turkey... I caught a seagull that way once as he dive-bombed my cast....
A very large hawk (biggest I have ever seen) dive bombed Rattler Pond today for I am guessing fish near the surface. Apparently, it missed because it went away empty clawed.
The year that my dad died (1975) he sold $2,500 of ginseng. Dad, born 1902, was a product of the 19th century. He knew woodcraft as well as Daniel Boone. He could find dry land fish at distance and never missed ginseng out in the woods.
My dad was a good Baptist Deacon who would never even utter the word darn as it was too close to damn and he would never lie; however, if you ask him where he found his dry land fish or ginseng he would never tell you, just change the subject of the conversation.
Plus my dad believed in the healing products of ginseng. He kept a bunch of it to eat. It is not a pleasant experience to chew on dried ginseng but it worked for my dad. Ginseng would juice him up. The day he died he could run circles around me and he was 44 years older than me, he just had a bad vein in his brain and died of a cerebral hemorrhage.
Edd was special and he knew where the dry land fish and ginseng was.
This is the Sunday before the week he died:
Only a wuss would corrupt coffee with wuss stuff like coconut milk............................
Geeze!
I was fishing once in Florida and I caught a great horned owl. He went after my bait. I failed to hook him but I flipped his ass into the lake! He did get my bait.
My tired old brain was partially faulty on this memory. I fact checked myself and here is the complete story if you want to read it.
Do Cards still win if Dick Groat gets dealt for Roger Maris?
(Updated Dec. 20, 2019) Dick Groat and Roger Maris, players who helped the Cardinals win World Series championships in the 1960s, might never have played for St. Louis if the Pirates and Athletics …
retrosimba.com
Mike Shannon passes. Some saying long covid contributed.
www.kmov.com
Cardinals Hall of Famer, legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon dies at 83
Shannon spent his entire big-league playing career with St. Louis from 1962 to 1970 and was a two-time World Champion as a member of the 1964 and 1967 Cardinals.
I thought that too Sir. I even called myself one a couple times as I poured it in... What can I say... I kept pouring.. Found the stuff on sale too. Bought nine or twelve cans of it. I will be a wuss till then. Will probably tire of it too but I will then be a reformed wuss... 😁 🤫
@Sawnee Cat I had forgotten your wife was from Estill Co. I threaten to go to the Mushroom Festival every year but never make the drive. Also, Estill Co. use to absolutely destroy my HS (Mercer Co) football team every year late 70's/early 80's.
@BBUK Yes, I hunted ginseng (and yellowroot, bloodroot, etc). My FIL taught me and I haven't really dug any since he passed away in 97. I have seen some ginseng while out turkey hunting.
@warrior-cat I'm glad someone is seeing turkeys. We (my wife and I w/ 75 years experience) haven't done very good. But no big deal. I hope to get to the lake later this week.
@Bert Higginbotha Awesome about your Dad. Sounds like we would have a lot in common. Do you still have the gun he's packing?
@BBUK Yes, I hunted ginseng (and yellowroot, bloodroot, etc). My FIL taught me and I haven't really dug any since he passed away in 97. I have seen some ginseng while out turkey hunting.
@warrior-cat I'm glad someone is seeing turkeys. We (my wife and I w/ 75 years experience) haven't done very good. But no big deal. I hope to get to the lake later this week.
@Bert Higginbotha Awesome about your Dad. Sounds like we would have a lot in common. Do you still have the gun he's packing?
It's that time of year again. Girl Scout cookies everywhere. I have a weakness for Samoas. Bought 4 boxes today.
Lots done today. Changed the oil on my Mazda too. Work in the AM. Rest well, enjoy your evening(s)
Sad day for this Cardinals fan. Mike was a treasure to listen to on the radio calling the games. 😢Mike Shannon passes. Some saying long covid contributed.
Cardinals Hall of Famer, legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon dies at 83
Shannon spent his entire big-league playing career with St. Louis from 1962 to 1970 and was a two-time World Champion as a member of the 1964 and 1967 Cardinals.
One of his famous off the wall quotes, there is a cute couple down there. I bet he kisses her on the strikes and she kisses him on the balls.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 60°F and clear. Today's high expected around 85°F.
Another Monday.....
Wishing y'all a good one.
Another Monday.....
Wishing y'all a good one.
Yeah, I was close by. Really enjoy the area.
Good Morning D
May 1st already. 68° with clear skies and no chance of rain today. It will climb to 79° by this afternoon. The winds have calmed down. They were really refreshing over the weekend and steady with gusts.
Trust all are well and have a good day. We get some strange ones down here. But they spend their money and most go back up North
May 1st already. 68° with clear skies and no chance of rain today. It will climb to 79° by this afternoon. The winds have calmed down. They were really refreshing over the weekend and steady with gusts.
Trust all are well and have a good day. We get some strange ones down here. But they spend their money and most go back up North
Good morning all,
Heading inside....
Massage this day and be comfortable BUT, don't get in trouble...😉
Heading inside....
Massage this day and be comfortable BUT, don't get in trouble...😉
Good morning folks.
Back from my quick trip to Northern Kentucky. It was a great wedding. My parents, all my siblings, all three of my kids and two grandkids, every niece and nephew except one made it, along with quite a few assorted cousins and family friends. I wish I could have stayed a week, but back to work this morning.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend.
Back from my quick trip to Northern Kentucky. It was a great wedding. My parents, all my siblings, all three of my kids and two grandkids, every niece and nephew except one made it, along with quite a few assorted cousins and family friends. I wish I could have stayed a week, but back to work this morning.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend.
MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!
48° this morning with light winds and a high expected to be in the low 70's.
Regular workout shortly and then on to my student later this morning. Have an appointment with the oral surgeon later this afternoon to see how well the implant bases are doing.
Vandy swept the Cats yesterday. Cats had a 1 run lead going into the bottom of the 9th and could not hold it. We will definitely slide in the rankings this week.
Not much else for a Monday folks so go slow to start the week (especially you BBUK, too much work lately) and God Bless.
Good morning everyone.
A little cool and windy this morning so skipping out on the turkey hunting and hoping to get rested up a little. And maybe get some things done around here....maybe. It's good to be retired.
Not your typical ginseng plant. 5 prong (which are rare) with 7, 7, 6, 5 & 5 leaves on the prongs. Most full grown plants will have 5 leaves/prong and usually only have 4 prongs. As with most everything there are exceptions. This pic is in July and the berry pod in the center won't be full and red until the end of Aug-early Sept.
My FIL had a nice patch (passed away in 97) and about 15 years ago I caught one of my old neighbors digging it. He was lucky I didn't put him in his grave a decade early. I became a more reasonable milder man that day (to my surprise). It just wasn't worth it. That patch of "seng" was my lasting connection to my FIL.
This turkey season I've seen some nice patches of yellowroot (we dug them decades ago) and some ginseng that has started to come up. It got me in the mood to dig some again....we'll see.
I hope everyone has a great day.
A little cool and windy this morning so skipping out on the turkey hunting and hoping to get rested up a little. And maybe get some things done around here....maybe. It's good to be retired.
Not your typical ginseng plant. 5 prong (which are rare) with 7, 7, 6, 5 & 5 leaves on the prongs. Most full grown plants will have 5 leaves/prong and usually only have 4 prongs. As with most everything there are exceptions. This pic is in July and the berry pod in the center won't be full and red until the end of Aug-early Sept.
My FIL had a nice patch (passed away in 97) and about 15 years ago I caught one of my old neighbors digging it. He was lucky I didn't put him in his grave a decade early. I became a more reasonable milder man that day (to my surprise). It just wasn't worth it. That patch of "seng" was my lasting connection to my FIL.
This turkey season I've seen some nice patches of yellowroot (we dug them decades ago) and some ginseng that has started to come up. It got me in the mood to dig some again....we'll see.
I hope everyone has a great day.
SC, y'all ok, saw bad storms went through yesterday?
Good morning D-League. We currently have a light rain and 44° here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will be overcast with rain showers at times and a high of 53°.
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Doin' just fine. We had a beautiful day yesterday with a steady wind off of the Gulf. It was dry. Friday night it rained a couple of inches but it was much needed.
There was a little bit of The Devil Beating His Wife on Saturday. Very pleasant though as the Devil wailed away. You could actually get a suntan standing in a rainstorm. That is not uncommon around here.
Yes. Here are two pictures one of each side. The latest patent date on it is 1911. It is a Winchester.
It was originally my grandfathers gun, Jesse Henderson Higginbotham 1869-1940.
So you are home before I got to wish you safe travels.Good morning from ATX. Currently 60°F and clear. Today's high expected around 85°F.
Another Monday.....
Wishing y'all a good one.
It is a sunny, cool 52 degrees here. Here are some pictures from yesterday at 5:30pm. We had a hail storm for about 5 minutes. .22 inches of rain/hail and little wind.
Yes. Here are two pictures one of each side. The latest patent date on it is 1911. It is a Winchester.
It was originally my grandfathers gun, Jesse Henderson Higginbotham 1869-1940.
Model 1890? I use to collect Winchester firearms and other Winchester items too. Again with my FIL. I later sold most of my guns but still have many Winchester items. I have my Grandfather's old Model 94 30/30 that he used while living on Kodiak Island, AK and my wife has many of my FIL Winchesters. Awesome that you all still have that gun in the family.
We missed that Bert!! Sure got cool here in the Berg about that time!It is a sunny, cool 52 degrees here. Here are some pictures from yesterday at 5:30pm. We had a hail storm for about 5 minutes. .22 inches of rain/hail and little wind.
