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I saw this before and after yhe boot-check edit. I found youth 13 and kids sizes 1 and 2 Hi-Tecs (2s are water proof, I think). You are certainly welcome to them if he'll grow into them. Otherwise, they'll just get thrown in the Goodwill box for our January donation. As much as I believe in that, having survived a house fire at five years old (losing EVERYTHING), I'd rather donate to a young, up and coming hunter! Looking forward to meeting up next month, if you can catch me at home and not in Phoenix at one of my daughter's every-weekend soccer games!

Yep. Tenkara is a small stream rod/style of fishing. It stems from an ancient Japanese technique that was all about food on the table and the simplicity of getting the food on the table. If you're looking for big water rods or lake rods, Tenkara is definitely not the ticket and there are better outfits. I'm always looking for that small-stream challenge, so its either getting a Tenkara or a 1- or 2-weight to give my 3-wt a break.

I first read about Tenkara a year or so ago in a Johh Gierach book. I'm debating on taking some of my Christmas money and buying myself one. I have a buddy in CO who fishes Tenkara and loves it. He's trying to hook me up through a buddy/guide/dealer of his. Temptation is working its way over me... It probably is a good way to learn the basics. Its always good to go back to the basics!

I just took a quick stock, Clay, in preparation for taking him hunting with me a week from today. There is a pair of Kings Mountain Shadow pants, size 6 youth. They are big on his waist, but short on his legs (he's a tall, skinny, 8-year old turd!). There is also a Cabela's camo hoody, size 8 that is at the cusp of being too small. He has a bigger replacement, so won't need it anymore. I also have a youth XS Under Armor shirt that is too small for my son. All of the above were his sister's that have been handed down to him and they are in great shape. They are all yours and I can ship them down when we get back if you want. If you want pics, I can post them up. Might even have a couple of pairs of hiking boots laying around if you need/want. I can check sizes.

Mulepackhunter, we try to schedule quartely field days in Flagstaff for online students. If you're willing to make the drive, I c as n probably get you in. I know there's one the first week in February that I'll be invloved with. PM me if you are interested.

Sounds good. As long as I have sizes that work, their yours!

Let me take stock when I get back home or furing my timecoff between Christmas as nd New Year's, Clay (don't let me forget). My 8 year old son is also growing like a weed and has probably outgrown some of his older sister's hand-me-downs (boys stuff to begin with). As it is, he is on the verge of outgrowing some the medium stuff and probably will by next year. When he does, its yours if you still need it.

I'm interested in the tripod for my daughter, but need to run it by my wife this close to Christmas. I assume from the pics, its good for sitting-height, too. No promises, but I'll talk to my wife in between soccer adventures in Casa Grande tomorrow-Sunday.

Well since you're headed that way and coming back...can I place an order for 3 Doz fresh tamales from Robertos in Las Cruces? Oh... on topic for the OP, I have a brick I can sell you for $30.00 Staying off topic, my wife was talking to her sister about getting the tamales going when we get there. I could probably hook you up with a 6-12 homemade El Paso tamales! Are you taking orders? If so, how much for a dozen? You may need an extra cooler for the ride home . That depends on how hungry and how well behaved the German shepherd in the back of the SUV is!

L.O.L. you talking about the wooden benches infront of house in pic of the camp table? The pic i took off the box? Ya that house might look out of place in my neighborhood! As for the ORECK that was my big purchase to spare shoulders and back.. Lightweight for sure. Turns out it really saves my body cuz oreck is light enough for 6yr old to use. Fortunately, you've figured out my sense of humor! Those benches would be awesome, though! And if I didn't already have two military mummy bags. LOVE those things!

Well since you're headed that way and coming back...can I place an order for 3 Doz fresh tamales from Robertos in Las Cruces? Oh... on topic for the OP, I have a brick I can sell you for $30.00 Staying off topic, my wife was talking to her sister about getting the tamales going when we get there. I could probably hook you up with a 6-12 homemade El Paso tamales!

Congrats on a great buck.! I'm still after a muley with my bow (with anything really).

How much for the wooden benches in front of the house? Those would look good in front of our place. Might be interested in the vacuum cleaner, too, as ours seems to be taking the proverbial dump lately....

I was getting ready to agree wholeheartedly to this.... until I read this. DEFINITELY! I'm jealous of that boy! Congrats on a great run so far!

Congrats to both hunters and their dads!

I can put you in touch with the WMs up there if you need help. I've worked with the former 13B WM (now Sector Supervisor) for 8+ years on various conservation projects. He'll help you get on birds! Sounds good if you could PM his email address I will send him a note. Thanks Fred PM sent. Good luck!

Let me know if you're interested in meeting up and/or swapping info. Found out my daughter will have the whole weekend, after all, assuming she doesn't fill her tag in the opening of the youth hunt. heck yes Brian lets plan on it if your daughter does not get one on the youth hunt we'll make sure she gets first shot on our hunt. plenty of birds (snow too) up that way we should not have a problem getting a couple of birds. Deal! The other day she said "You get first shot this year since you gave me first shot last year." I told her it doesn't work that way when hunting with your kids!

I can put you in touch with the WMs up there if you need help. I've worked with the former 13B WM (now Sector Supervisor) for 8+ years on various conservation projects. He'll help you get on birds!

If something falls through and one of the above doesn't work out, I'll be driving through the valley next Wednesday (23rd) on my way to my in laws in El Paso. I can bring you a brick to buy until you can get more.

Mine and my daughter's regular tags came in the mail today!

Let me know if you're interested in meeting up and/or swapping info. Found out my daughter will have the whole weekend, after all, assuming she doesn't fill her tag in the opening of the youth hunt.

Looking forward to my phone ringing and scooping MT_Sourdough on that .257 Wby!

Got mine and my daughter's yesterday, too!

Got two, myself!

Says I was drawn for a 12A leftover tag too but the way the GnF is handling this draw I won't believe it until I get the tag in my hands. This late 12a hunt is a great hunt good luck at actually getting a tag. Same here for me and my daughter up there! We found birds the last two years up there, but I don't know that I want to drive that far south, especially if she has limited time due to a school trip the following weekend.