Gas Pains
Tom grew up in Milwaukee, bartended in Wauwatosa in the '70s and moved here in 1984.
Commentary, observations and musings about the outdoors, life in general and maybe Tosa politics and personalities will be the order of the day. He savors a lively debate as much as terrific cooking.
Running With The Big Dogs
I have often been told not to run around with a scissors in my hand. And I try not to run around with my hair on fire either. But running with the dogs is another story.
Fine Dining
Many years ago I recall asking the dog's veterinarian about the propensity of my Lab to dine on all manner of offal that is found in the woods. Of particular interest - to me at least - was a refined taste for baby bunnies.
Guess The Critter
While out bow hunting I came across this track. It looked like a miniature log flume.
Talkn' Turkey
By the time any of you are reading this post I'll be out in the woods hunting my Thanksgiving dinner.
One Wet Deer Camp
It’s been raining steadily since last night and the farm is one giant, sucking quagmire. The ponds are spilling over. The creek is running. There is standing water all over the place.
Fast Pheasant Facts
Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus – commonly known as the ring-necked pheasant.
On The Road Again
Girlfriend and I hit the road before sun-up today and are making our way to the mecca of ringnecks.
Timberdoodle
Aka Bog Sucker, Bog Bird, Night Partridge, Doodle Bird, Whistling Snipe, or Pewee - the American Woodcock – Scolopax minor is a fascinating critter.
Dispatch From Deer Camp
The boys and I are safely ensconced in deer camp. Lawyer, Sid, Mennonite and Braumeister. Girlfriend is the only person of the female persuasion around.
The Garden Chronicles
Everything seems to have fallen into place and on-schedule. Mind you this garden is about 150 miles north of Tosa so the growing season starts a tad later and ends a bit sooner.
The Garden Chronicles
There has been an inch-plus of perfectly-timed rain in the past week.
The Science Experiment
Yeah, I know that spring doesn't officially arrive until a week from now but I know it's here.
The Return of the Science Experiment
Not too long ago I found myself thumping melons and squeezing fruit in the produce department at Metcalf's Sentry. This guy maneuvers around me with his cart. We make eye contact. He stops, turns to me and says-
Road Trip - Daily Updates
By the time this blog post is published I will be on the road and heading west for South Dakota.
Gas Pains Relief
It's been an interesting couple of weeks with the day job. Long days and late hours.
Deer Camp 2008 - Archery Season
Wisconsin's archery season for deer opened on Saturday, September 12th.
The Garden Chronicles
The garden has recovered nicely and fresh veggies are rolling in the door and finding their way to the table and freezer.
An Eruption of Wildflowers
The primary nesting season is coming to a close so Girlfriend and I went for a walk in the meadow with little chance of the dog disrupting any ground nesting birds.
Trench Foot, Monkey Butt, and Road Rash - All for a Good Cause
Last weekend I set out on an annual summer pilgrimage - my 16th consecutive one - riding the Scenic Shore 150 on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin. This is a two-day bike trek from Mequon to Sturgeon Bay that raises funds for blood related cancer research and patient services.
The Garden Chronicles
The replacement tomato plants added following the post-Memorial Day frosts are doing well. We have blossoms and some green tomatoes on the larger plants that survived.
Nest Box Update - Home Invasion
Girlfriend and I made the rounds this morning and found this.
Nest Box Update - And Some Extra Stuff
Has anyone ever heard of a black lab turning brown? Ours certainly is.
It's a Man's Life
There is an old saying about a bad day of fishing being better than a good day at work. I'm not so sure about that since I happen to love both.
Nest Box Update
Girlfriend and I have been checking weekly on our growing families of cavity-nesting songbirds.
The Garden Chronicles
Garden was planted on May 23-24 and stuff is growing. Well, sort-of. Until last Sunday.
Nest Box Update
Did any of you notice that the Journal Sentinel has now jumped-on the nest box bandwagon?
Nest Box Update
Girlfriend (the dog) and I have been making our rounds on the nest box trail and a variety of birds have taken-up residence.
Talk'n Turkey - Score!
Spring is sprung, love is in the air and I have a second period spring turkey permit for Zone 34.
Exorcising the Winter Blues - Part 5
I crawled out of bed this morning and was wondering how to shake the post-election blues out of my generally cheery demeanor.
Exorcising the Winter Blues - Part 4
Can't you just anticipate spring waiting to be sprung tomorrow?
Tosan Building Subsidized Housing
It has been reported that a local man has begun building no-income housing within the city limits and without the prior knowledge or approval of city officials.
Conservationists Descend on MadTown
The Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters held their annual Conservation Lobby Day in Madison on Wednesday.
Deer Camp - Day Six
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. We live in a great country and have much to be grateful-for.
Deer Camp 2007 - Day Two (Updated)
Back at it. Out in the stands before sun-up. Cold - 28 degrees and so still you can hear a pin drop.
Deer Camp 2007 - .....Go! (Updated)
Up at 4:30 AM. We scarf coffee, oatmeal and donuts. We head-out in the dark to settle into our stands long before sunrise.
Dakota Pheasants
Last weekend I had an opportunity to participate in some outstanding upland bird hunting.
Ringneck Hunting
Had an opportunity to join a couple of my deer hunting buddies this morning at the Crawfish River Hunting Preserve.
