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Had two more accidental shootings in KC recently. One was a 3 year old kid that found his daddy's gun. Apparently daddy was getting ready to clean it and set it down, just for a second. In another one a dude pulled a gun out of a shoe box at a Super Bowl party and shot his buddy across the room in the back of the head. Seems like I'm hearing more and more of these stories. Makes me think some of those newbies you saw at the gun show will be showing up on the news.

That's one monotonous song right there.

Good write up. We stayed at a pretty nice cabin in Townsend a few years back for a few days. It was a stopover on our way to Hilton Head. I had a day blocked out for fishing but it rained a ton and everything was blown out. Squeezed in a couple hours of fishing the morning we left trying to get a brookie, but I got skunked. We did the Cade's Cove loop one evening -- saw plenty of deer, turkeys and tail lights. Saw a black bear in the park one day. I really liked the area, and would like to go back for longer trip with more focus on the park and fishing.

There's all kinda fire starter ideas out there -- lint, vaseline soaked cotton balls, the steel wool that was mentioned. I gave up on the waxed matches. I'm thinking maybe one of those blow torch cigar lighters.

I'll tie.

I think you know enough to pull the plug. I wouldn't think you'd want to have him guide you on Table Rock, much less Brazil.

Sounds like you're set on Costa, but maybe look at some others first? I've got Smith's and they've been great for over 10 years. Broke the frame once and Smith replaced it free of charge. I got photochromic that darken/lighten with the ambient light. I do mostly stream fishing, and when the sun goes behind the trees they lighten up. Pretty sweet. Mine are amber glass, and prescription. Glass is real nice because it won't get the micro scratches the plastic will - so they stay nice and clear. Of course, they cost more and if you drop them it could be a total loss. But I've managed to keep it to one small nick over all this time. I've *always* got them on a lanyard.

Nice work Mr. Dallas!

Just keep puffing the old chest there Chief. The internet is a perfect venue for you. I'm just sure the folks are knocking down the doors to get in on an Ozark Fishing Expedition with you, based on your contributions here.

I think that's a good letter. Drop that and a check for $50,000 in the mail and sit back and wait for a call from him.

Coincidence?

I'm not posting in this thread, so I can't say.

Didn't see Current River on your list -- that's great place to wade fish for trout. Or canoe. Pretty easy to get to from KC also. Nfow is great but requires a boat of some sort and it's farther.

Here's my favorite: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/08/4000708/officials-review-accidental-shooting.htmlhttp://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/08/4000708/officials-review-accidental-shooting.html

What's your preference? Trout? Lotsa fish, a few bigguns, a day in the wild, what? You gonna wade, take a canoe, rent a boat? All kinda options. Happy to help if you tell us a leele more about what you're looking for

I think there is some good coming from this -- a dialogue about the proper safety measures to take when out in remote areas. As much as we'd all like to think we know our way around, I'd bet we've all made one or more of the mistakes that lead to this tragedy. I know I have. Once you're familiar with something, complacency can set in. Once you get it in your head you know the ropes, you might not think things through and just head on out. As sad as this situation is, it's a good reminder that things can go wrong, even in the relatively tame Ozarks where you're probably never more than a mile away from a house or a road. So cough up your survival prep ideas. What do you have in your bag when you head out for just another fishing or camping trip? I'm talking things that don't run on batteries.

Just an approximation, but: http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/black-mo/63625/january-weather/2140975

I just adore a shore lunch of ho-made caviar and a '96 Krug Clos D'Abonnay.

Just going from memory -- but I thought the original article said temps in the 20s?

Saw this earlier. Hard to know just what happened, but I can see heading out on a nice day for a short hike, getting crossed up then surprised by the weather. No cell, no GPS, nobody missing you until after dark. Tough situation. Sad. I think there are two more kids and mom left.

How much you want? I know a guy dat knows a guy dat could axe for a favor.

Yeah, I called in a few favors.

Oh goody.

x2. They outta be embarrassed to put nonsense like that out there. Should read 'Scheduled for discontinuance due to jacked-up priorities.'

Yep. A lot of satisfaction comes from ho-made stuff.