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HOSS

HOSS

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In the last few months I have been under intense pressure on the job. I have been hit from all sides. During the time I was out for surgery the work just built up more and I have been working 75+ hours per week just to pull back even. I have about reached my wits end :bang: . I am taking next week off. I am loading up a back-pack with MRE's, sleeping bag and a water filter and going off the grid for a week. I am heading down to the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge, Georgia and disappearing for a week. Going to bring a .22 for squirrels and a .45 for bear protection and a small, packable rod and reel for stream fishing. There is no cell phone coverage out there. Work will not be able to find me. I will check in with the wife every couple days. I intend to completely refresh. I have done this before and it is the best way I have found to lower the BP, do allot of thinking and recharge the mental batteries. Squirrel on an open fire can go pretty good with MRE's and creek water :D
 
Everybody's gotta do what they need to stay sane & healthy. That's great that you're able to take the time you need. Don't push too hard on the hiking this soon after your surgery though. Enjoy & have great stories when you get back.
 
CottageFarm":ixqk0na9 said:
Everybody's gotta do what they need to stay sane & healthy. That's great that you're able to take the time you need. Don't push too hard on the hiking this soon after your surgery though. Enjoy & have great stories when you get back.
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Taking my time and taking it easy. Lay around a camp fire most of the day. Fish, rest and be like Huck Finn for a week. Should be good for healing both physically and mentally.
 
Relax, rejuvenate and release !!!

I am envious of your RR and RR Hoss , minus the squirrel !!! :lol:

Stay safe and come back healthy sound and ready to take on life's everyday BS :tiphat:
 
It is my understanding that there are a bunch of old gold mines in the area and that panning can produce pretty good color. That might be an interesting pursuit. Finding and exploring old gold mining operations. I may need to research that a bit today.
 
Hubby used to pan when he was younger. Lots of gold still in the streams in CO. Used to take his boys out when they were kids, too. Said he loved it. Never amounted to much, but that wasn't really the point anyway. Says it's relaxing and a great thing for when the fish aren't cooperating. I've been wanting to try it for years but we never seem to get around to it.
I think I'm becoming envious about your trip!
 
I really enjoy panning. I never find much but the hunt is fun on a hot day. Our creek is deep in the woods and very cool and restful.
I have a cheap plastic pan and think I might do better with a better pan. All that I have found so far had to be sucked up with an eye dropper :(
 

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