Outdoor Writer

Geez, TJ, you must have ESP going. The very first time I used this tube was on a return visit to my old stomping grounds -- Vallecito Lake outside Durango. It was really fun trying to land a 10-lb. pike by towing it to the nearest shore. Fortunately, it was only about 30 yds. of paddling.

This is a current eBay listing for the tube at $149.99 + $12.99 for shipping. https://www.ebay.com/p/Browning-Fly-Fishing-Float-Tube-BT20/1703935255?iid=202693251907 The fins sell for anywhere from $25-$40 X 2 and the compressor was about $30. Basic value about $250.

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This rangefinder has never been used in the field. Although it's an older model without the ARC feature, It's virtually new. Comes with carrying case, original box and instructions. Credit cards accepted via PayPal (No PayPal acct. necessary, just an email address), send a money order or come by with $125 in cold cash. NOW ONLY $75. Shipping extra. Will consider REASONABLE offers, but no trades. This photo shows the actual item in RealTree for sale. The second is a catalogue photo in non-camo. Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout 20-0001 Take your best shot with confidence with help from a Bushnell 200001 Yardage Pro Scout Laser Rangefinder. Using advanced digital technology, Yardage Pro takes the guesswork out of measuring distances The Yardage Pro Scout with it`s unique pistol grip configuration, is the world`s smallest and most advanced laser rangefinder available today Measuring a mere 1.5`` x 4`` x 2.75`` and weighing only 6.8 oz. The Scout delivers superb range performance up to 700 yards at the touch of a button (10 yard minimum). Ideal for Bowhunters. Low Battery Indicator. Water-resistant Carrying case and strap included Accuracy +/- 1 yd 6x Magnification

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This item is brand new with the tag still attached. Fits M to XL and comes complete WITH hydration pack for $75, now $50, shipping extra. Will consider reasonable offers but no trades. Credit cards accepted via PayPal (No PayPal acct. necessary, just an email address), send a money order or come by with cold cash. It sells for $90 online at Cabela's without the hyrdration pack. Cabela's Lite'N-Load™ Strap Vest No upland hunter is going to complain when a vest aims to Lite'N the load he has to carry in the field. Our new strap vest does just that, plus adds plenty of pockets and storage space. Padded straps and back pad make it comfortable, even after walking all day, while keeping the weight at a minimum. Waistbelt and sternum strap allow for a custom fit. Easy-access game bag has plenty of room for a limit of birds, plus two loops. Carabiner hook on the front for easily attaching transmitters. Hydration compatible; bladders sold separately. Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Color: Tan/Blaze $89.99

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This is basically new. The rangefinder, neoprene cover, original box and instructions included. You can be the new proud owner for only $200. NOW ONLY $150. Credit cards accepted via PayPal (No PayPal acct. necessary, just an email address), send a money order or come by with cold cash. Will consider reasonable offers but no trades. Actual sale item: All the buttons work without taking out of the case. Catalogue photo: Laser Rangefinder using advanced digital technology takes the guesswork out of measuring distances. Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 Laser Rangefinder 20-1000 delivers superbrange performance to targets from 20 to 1500 yards away at the touch of abutton. The Bushnell Yardage Pro range finder is accurate to within one yard even if you are measuring in rain, snow or through foreground clutter like brush and branches. Special Features of Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 laser-rangefinder: Built-In Tripod Mount 20-1500 Yd. Form-fitting Neoprene Case Longest Range Performance Water-Resistant This rangefinder gives distance measurements in yards and meters Specifications of Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 Range Finder 20-1000: Magnification: 6x Type: Class I Eye-safe Size (in / mm): 2-1/4x5x4-3/4; 57x127x121 Weight (oz / g): 13.5/383 Battery type: 9 Volt Great for: Varmint Hunting, Boating, Golf Flag: 20-350 yards Reflective: 20-1500 yards Tree: 20-1000 yards Deer: 20-500 yards

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I'm looking for a part-time helper. Age not important although maybe an older teen who wants a few hours after school and on weekends would be interested. No special skills or tools needed but should be able to lift a sheet of OSB, use a hammer or shovel, etc. Must have his own transportation (67th Ave.& Camelback), no drugs or booze and able to take direction from a crotchety old man on steroids. There will be quite a few hours involved over the next couple months. Compensation to be discussed. Can start work almost immediately with several relatively easy jobs. In fact, I need someone RIGHT now for about two days of work that has to be done by Fri. It's a bit of 3"X5" trenching and some concrete mixing (w/a mixer) involved. PM if interested or know someone, and I'll provide contact info.

OSHA would go nutso if they visited my workshop. For one, I run both my 10" radial and table saws without the guards in place, and I'm positive they'd likely find other violations. I do wear eye and ear protection (too late), though, when I remember it. 😉

Yeah, that's likely true. But I'm not looking to hire a construction worker; just need a helping hand for various projects that will include a dribble's worth of carpentry about as complicated as using a tape measure, nail gun or drill to drive screws. Other jobs consist of moving some items from one location to another, a bit of backyard upkeep, a little painting, etc.

I need sawing, not saving. I already found Jesus in the Home Depot parking lot a while back. 😉 It would be nice to save money, but they would have to take off their ties and maybe get those white shirts a bit sweaty and dirty.

Probably wouldn't make for a good situation since I need dependable. But thanks for the thought anyway.

Still looking for the industrious teen for part-time work. There has got to be at least one out there somewhere.

Great suggestion! After I recoup from this last project, I will indeed give that a try.

Hey, come one, come all. Age isn't an issue, especially if you have some rudimentary carpenter skills!

I think you're spot on with the above. I grew up in an Italian family. My grandfather worked for the NJ road dept. all his life, and one of his sons also worked construction, while a 2nd one worked for Western Electric but was always around when construction work was on the agenda. They built the house they lived in during the 1940s. My dad was a night shift (4-12) supervisor at a Ford assembly plant in Mahwah, NJ. During the summers I was in high school, we painted houses. He also knew how to do concrete, block and carpentry work, which he learned when he was growing up. So that was the basic construction crew I grew up with -- grandfather, two uncles and my dad. On many weekends we were building garages, laying concrete driveways or walks, erecting block walls or doing general remodeling inside. They did just about everything. I think I started hanging out on the jobs when I was about 10-12. Thus, I learned it all, too. So when my health was good, I did everything needed -- even plumbing and electrical stuff. Then when I lived in Colorado during the mid-70s, I had the best of both worlds. I guided hunters in the fall and fishermen in the summer. When I wasn't doing either, I worked for my neighbor building very expensive custom homes, most of them just across the street from our lodge. Much of what I did was finish carpentry, but I did lots of other stuff, as well. When we moved back to Phoenix and bought a fixer upper house, I added my 25'x25' workshop and the first trophy room. When I was remodeling my master bath several years back, I needed to move the water and waste lines around a corner so I could relocate the sink/vanity on a different wall. I had a plumber come out for an estimate. He wanted $600 to run about 10' from one wall to the other. I told him he was f'ing goofy, paid him his $25 for the estimate and sent him packing. Off to Home Depot I go where the materials I needed cost me all of $35. Two hours later, the job was done. I also soldered in a brandy new shower manifold the next day. Again, several years ago, I took my kitchen and dinning room down to the bare studs and rafters and combined them into one big kitchen. I custom built distressed pine cabinets and a 10' center island on wheels using salvaged 3/4" knotty pine paneling T&G boards that came out of the Phoenix Coop when they built the D'backs baseball stadium. One side had a decorative molded edge that I ripped off and ran through my shaper. It became baseboard molding for almost the entire house. I've also used it for door trim and window sills. The whole pile of boards, which were random lengths (6'-14') and widths (6"-10") was about 4' high and 6' wide. I paid $300 for it all. AND... I still have at least 200 board feet left. The remodel cost me a TOTAL of $5600, which included all the counter tops, a dishwasher (added), microwave and a $600 fancy copper sink faucet to match all of the copper knobs and drawer pulls. And after the kitchen, I added a 35'x15' family /trophy room addition. My oldest son and I did all of the work except the concrete. Pot rack is made of 2" and 3/4" copper plumbing pipe. I made the hooks from electrical ground wire using a bending jig for uniformity. I built the table from a recycled waterbed. The chairs came unassembled and unfinished. The fancy trim on the ceiling is nothing but 3 layers of 1/2" sheetrock of different widths.