Took a bike trip across I 90 S Dakota from east to west. I swear the bike never got within 30 degrees of vertical .
Crossing that North wind for 400 miles
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Calling for a Pity Party...
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Crossing that North wind for 400 miles
The first round of snow and ice we had we could not get out for two weeks, the county would not send any equipment down either of the two hills we need to get out on. Most snow we get here is gone in a day or two and the county does not buy salt or cinders for the roads. Mark
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This is my camping shed. It breaks down to the sheets of plywood it’s made of and only the floor stays partially assembled. It takes me about 1 hour to put up and 45 minutes to disassemble. It’s a bit too much work for camping trips in the summer unless they’re 3 days or more, but in the winter it sure is nice.Thought about closing in the shooting bench, just might do it.
Thanks about the range - it looks nicer without all the snow
The right (main) lane is 55 yards, the left (presently invisible) lane is 128 yards, bench to backstop.
Cheers!
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Yeah but the summers are better in snow country.
That's the lie we can tell ourselves
I do miss summer. Minus the ticks and mosquitos.
That's the lie we can tell ourselves
I do miss summer. Minus the ticks and mosquitos.
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We have a marine climate here, so even though we’re pretty far north we almost never get snow like some of you have. It really is wonderful in June though when it doesn’t get dark until well after 9 p.m. and the sun comes up around 5.
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. . but i’m not retired
It is icy and high winds and raining and snow everywhere all at once here in Eastern NY. I have a collection of steel cans growing by the front door waiting for some mild days.
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Well you could always cut a hole in the wall or open a window:I'm calling a Pity Party for the shooters who live in snow-country and don't have access to an indoor shooting range.
Was talking to a friend recently and he was whining about all the snow we've been getting. Recognizing that he was suffering shooting withdrawal symptoms I invited him over for a 10 meter session... he's much better now
This year I've tried to keep the bench clear of snow without much success. It was clean yesterday, this is now and we are due another foot of the fluffy-white before it's done.
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As encouragement, I'd point out that the outdoor shooting season is only about 6 weeks... (42 days... 1008 hours... 60,480 minutes ) away... sorry, just trying to help.
So I'd like to ask that the shooters in warmer climates show a bit of consideration (pity?) and shoot a couple of groups for us. Thank you!
To the snow-bound guys with any sort of indoor range, reach out to your shooting buddies and invite them over.
Have a great day... it's ass-deep out there, I'm going out to clear some snow
Cheers!
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My daughter lives in Sydney MO, not far from Minot ND both places get a lot of snow, and the wind chill is crazy. The only place that I've had my pcp not want to shoot.
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what is that little horizontal line just in front of the temperature number ? just kidding grew up in Chicago area , know all about that minus line .
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M&MS are pretty goodFinely snowed .Stocking up on cotton tails . Still go to garage and shoot out to 100 yds but never developed a taste for targets !
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We repurposed an old ice fishing shanty good enough for most Michigan winter shooting days. If the weather is too bad (like this weekend) I shoot at my club's rifle range house or the indoor airgun range.
www.washtenawsportsmansclub.org
Welcome to the Washtenaw Sportsman's Club
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And this old CA guy goes scurrying for cover at 40º and the wind is 30mph. My patio heater doesn't work well at 30mph.
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Nice out now... bright, sunny with a good breeze - at 6 F, I'd call it "fresh"
Cleared the snow off the bench AGAIN!
I feel optimistic that there will be a thaw soon that I can get out for a shooting session without freezing my fingers or o-ring.
My wife says I'm stubborn (I say I'm persistent) and muttered something about "spitting into the wind". Don't know, after 50 years of marriage she's probably right (as usual)
Cheers, hope the weather is good for you!
Cleared the snow off the bench AGAIN!
I feel optimistic that there will be a thaw soon that I can get out for a shooting session without freezing my fingers or o-ring.
My wife says I'm stubborn (I say I'm persistent) and muttered something about "spitting into the wind". Don't know, after 50 years of marriage she's probably right (as usual)
Cheers, hope the weather is good for you!
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