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I don't think float tubes on moving water is a good idea, period. There's just not a lot of ability to propel and/or control those things. Get your foot hooked in a tree or something and that current is going to take you down. Plus, getting in and out requires relatively shallow, calm water -- and even then it ain't always pretty. Add what's been said above, and I don't think it would be very wise.

This really ticks me off. Who does Davy think he is? He didn't invent that knot! That's a bull's hitch -- Spanish herders used to tie that knot on the ring of the bull's nose to drag him away from the ladies, if you know what I mean. Been around for centuries Seriously -- looks like a possibility. I may give it a try.

But are they big enough to hold 40s?

I've been using Sevin spray, need to get more dust. Seth -- I start as much of my own stuff as I can inside. Usually maters, peppers, onions and herbs in January, other things later. Stuff gets transplanted or planted according to its particular needs. Onion and lettuce transplants in March. Pea, beet, radish, spinach seeds in mid-March. Average last frost date here is Tax Day, so maters and peppers are transplanted out no earlier than that. Actual day depends on how much hardening off I've been able to do and what the short-term forecast says. This year they went out April 27, and I planted beans and some other stuff then too. We got a late light frost 5/18 but it wasn't too bad. But, hey -- I'm not harvesting beans and peppers, so what do I know??

Cewl. I read today that they expected an excellent season for salmon. Not sure what makes that happen, but sounds like good news. Looking forward to your updates.

^That.

That's certainly unique. 125 pounds is pretty heavy...

I don't have any peppers or beans close. I planted collards for the first time this year, and they are being eaten alive by the bugs, even though I've sprayed several times. The plants are way bigger than I wanted too. I think I'll probably pull them out this weekend and give more space for the bush beans and cabbage nearby.

Sounds sweet, and a nice write up too.

Nice bark -- looks tasty.

Inspired by your post, I bought a cheapie hummingbird feeder and hung it up in the yard. No takers yet, but I'm sticking with it. Fascinating little creatures. Nice shots Marty. Haven't seen butterflies sharing a feeder with hummingbirds before.

Gotcha. I'm only on year two with a decent harvest of gooseberries. Did a freezer jam with gooseberries and strawberries last year so I didn't cook them much. I did go to the trouble of taking off the stems.

What are you doing with your gooseberries?

Good for you. Nothing beats a homegrown tomato for taste.

Outstanding, Marty. Pie looks great. My gooseberries are close, getting some black raspberries, strawberries peters out.

Huh, handn't heard of that one Wayne. Bushy dry files are a lot of fun, and I can see them better especially with some white in them. Tups I've heard of, but never fished. I like to old ones, just because.

Googling...

Nothing like meeting face-to-face to really get to know what somebody's like and where they're coming from.

Oh, 2011. Never mind.

You're half way to great BBQ.....come on up and see what you're missing

Fly fishermen over complicate things??? Pshaw!

App Store

Phil said he canned the Tapatalk functionality on the forum because it caused problems. I've got the free IPBuddy app on my iPhone. It just reads the forum, doesn't mess with things.

BBT -- that's pretty cool. Just goes to show you don't need the $$$ tackle and the latest hot fly.

Welcome to KC, Kayser. If you're just wanting to scratch the itch and get out in the kayak close to home, there's Lenexa Lake, Kill Creek, Shawnee Mission Park and more.