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    Safari Hats

    That’s the Tilley Wanderer. Mine has covered a lot of miles in the bush. I’ve taken to wearing Stetson grass hats on the farm. They are breathable and waterproof. The Bryce is particularly good for hot weather work and would be great on safari if it wasn’t such a pain getting it there.
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    What do you think of the new Rigby Shikari?

    I don’t think any London maker can complete a gun without outwork. There’s nothing wrong with this. It is how the trade works.
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    Retirement and next chapter

    I retired the first time at 49. I’ve retired twice more since. I take care of the farm, shoot a lot, and travel extensively with my bride of 43 years. Life is good.
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    What do you think of the new Rigby Shikari?

    Even Best Grade Purdeys and H&H’s have significant work outsourced. A very good friend does engraving for both of these firms (and Rigby) from his home. This is simply how the British trade works.
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    Bourbon in SA / Namibia

    Agreed! If I’m going to drink whiskey, I drink whiskey. I don’t bastardize it with coke or any other mixer. If it’s not good enough to drink neat or on the rocks, perhaps with a little water to open it up, I don’t drink it. And I agree, it is best to bring your own. However there are...
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    Don Heath's 'All Round Rifle'

    I’m not sure you know who Don Heath was. He needed to tote 20 to 30 rounds of ammo. He wasn’t a sport hunter out for a single buff.
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    Politics

    That is the point I was trying to make, although not well. The refining disruptions have been outside NA which hits the distillate market much harder than the mogas market. Diesel is a global commodity, hence the run up in price. The government will only make it worse if they try to shelter...
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    Politics

    NA refineries are configured to produce roughly 70% gasoline, 30% diesel. The rest of the world is exactly the opposite. International refining disruptions hit the distillates market harder than the mogas market.
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    Politics

    It’s possible if they didn’t hit any critical long delivery equipment. I once got a crude unit back on line in four weeks when a fire took out all cableways (electrical and electronics). So bottom line, piping and wiring could be repaired. If they took out critical reactors, compressors, a...
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    ISA: Alaska DIY Moose 2026; A Bittersweet Farewell

    You’re bringing back memories. I’ve driven that road many times.
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    Solo DIY Alaska moose float hunt ‘26

    Welcome home, I look forward to hearing about the adventure!
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    375 H&H and black bear?

    .270 gr A-Frame at 2,500 fps was my go to for bear when running the coast in Alaska.
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    Politics

    I would suggest that you haven’t been reading the posts of many of us on the forum if you think that there has not been any criticism of our President.
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    Trout Fishing in Cooper Landing AK on the Kenai River - Day #1

    I’ve had many great days on that river. We’d run the middle river in the dark, put out dekes and hunt ducks until they stopped flying, and then drift back to the ramp fishing rainbows. After pulling the boats it was off to Louie’s for breakfast. I do miss living there!
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    Politics

    Bang on, and Foxi you do us a huge disservice when you claim that most of us idolize DT. I for one have never voted for him in a primary, but have reluctantly voted for him in the generals as the alternatives were much worse.
 
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