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NY Times on fighting wasps/yellow jackets (share article) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/realestate/wasps-hornets-yellow-jackets-outdoor-gatherings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7FA.Whco.8ai9hNZQIIO1&smid=url-share

I have had rodent problems over the years as well. Trail camera ID'ed the actors as chipmunks and voles. Almost impossible to eliminate them so I pick as soon as the fruits start to ripen/turn red. The little creatures don't seem to like the green tomatoes and they leave them alone

My design fish would only take dry flies.

I can't take my Lab fishing. He sees water and he swims. I would have to duct tape him to a tree to be able to cast a line.

NY Times share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/lake-mead-water-level-record-low.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4VA.VWzW.HRWTPIeGV9z-&smid=url-share

I would live a life like Stoney Calhoun who is the Maine Guide protagonist in the mystery series by the late, great William Tapply. If you have not read the 3 books, Bitch Creek, Grey Ghost, and Dark Tiger you really should

When I went to Iceland & Amsterdam last year on Icelandic Air, I booked their "premium" class seating. More like business class than 1st. Worth every penny! I am a snob now and probably won't fly coach ever again for any long flight

Catch and release!

That's the problem with MT/WY/and Eastern Fishing in general: The scenery and flora/fauna are so interesting it cuts into your fishing time

I took my son to Montana. He had never been to the West. Not only was the fishing really good, but he was awed by the scenery. Part of the trip was to Yellowstone and as a Microbiologist he was amazed at the colors of the hot spring pools. After talking with the rangers he was able to...

1. You can never have too many fly rods. You always have one less than you need. 2. Unless you are Felix Unger, or really need to have your rods in some sort of order, use a large tall trashcan. In addition, to being able to hold all your rods, no one (except you) will really know how many, or...

Worse than yellow jackets: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/science/south-carolina-yellow-legged-hornets.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xVA.Gzkf.qleNM-I6w8oi&smid=url-share

Things you can't believe. Squirrel sucking sugar water from Hummingbird feeder

Harbor Freight heavy duty tarp and bungee cords