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Pete, I'm a strong supporter of more RAM is better. For most stuff, 6GB will work well, but 8 is better. If you're working with LOTS of data (large/multiple image processing or if your mail merges/database stuff works with LARGE files) then even more might help. You might be able to upgrade...

Al, we've all experienced your bond with Chili over the years and know how well the two of you worked together. I'm sorry to hear the news of Chili's passing. She had a great life and her memories are shared by your friends from across the country (and around the world). Scott

Mike (and Mac) congratulations!!! Sounds like you had an awesome race! Scott

Steve, If you do a search for IB duck boats in the old posts, you'll find the original boat that Ira and Ben Gallup first built. It's pretty much exactly the same length but a bit narrower (~38") than what you are shooting for. It's not a double-ender. They built a mold and used woven roving...

I've been doing a lot of walk-in hunting the last 4 seasons while living here in KS, and I've slimmed down the gear I take to pretty much the bare minimum. I keep all the stuff in a small avery shoulder bag that I got for $10 at Cabelas a few years ago. It's not waterproof, although it is...

Great to see you back aboard Shermie! Sorry to hear the reason for your absence, but glad to hear that things are going well. I look forward to hearing more tales from your neck of the woods as you find time. All the best to you and your family. Scott

Here's what I've been using for several years Tractor Supply Gloves I have one pair of these that I wear from boat launch until I start hunting then picking up and getting back to the launch. You can put them inside your waders to keep them warm in between. I'm pretty careful about not...

Sounds like a fantastic trip Todd! Have a blast and if nothing else, save the pictures onto a flash drive so you can share them when you get back! It's going to be in the single digits here in the middle part of the US tonight, so hearing about "chilly" weather sounds pretty good! Scott

Congrats Al, that's awesome! Having that many dogs ready to hunt each day is a heck of an accomplishment and luxury! It sounds like they've all got it down pretty well. Keep up the great work and sharing stories with those of us watching the thermometer drop to near zero tonight! Scott

Ken, I mostly used a push pole with my Karas, but also spent quite a bit of time using a kayak paddle in places where the water was too deep. First, trying to use a paddle in the middle of a Kara is a pain because the boat is so wide. You end up either having to lean way to each side or...

Have any of you used something like this? We have a couple of big dogs, and a small SUV that we typically use when travelling, so when we're hauling stuff, it's always an adventure getting everything to fit in the back of the vehicle, leave room for the dogs and not have it all topple over at...

I am going to copy/paste this from the retriever training forum...I agree that every dog is different, but they do have limits and they don't know or have the ability to communicate that to us. This is only one experience, and there is no "rule" that everyone must follow, but everyone should be...

Al, that is by far your best story yet! You are indeed a great person. Congrats on a wonderful hunt, and many more to come! Scott

Mike, I always go to my dad for questions like this. He's been training and running dogs in retriever trials for decades. When I got Bailey, he passed on his older tritronics collar and that worked great for several years. I didn't like the larger controller, so when the battery did finally...

Tod, Hopefully, I'll be back in that seat next fall :)

Up to a balmy 3 degrees here in central KS. Today may be the exception this week where I actually I might prefer the fact that I'm forced to stay in and write papers over duck hunting. I did see a guy pulling his boat towards the river this morning on my way in. That's some tough hunting!

I've used Sand and silicon caulk in the past.

Cheech, Depends on what they're interested in. Unfortunately, it has finally decided to get cold the next week, so you'll likely be inside. There is a combat air museum in Topeka which older kids might enjoy (who doesn't like old planes???) There's also a discovery center that I've heard about...

That's what I always use for teal, and it typically carries over into the season as well. I know several others that use similar loads exclusively with very good results. I think Schupp was the one that brought it up here several years ago. Scott

Ed, Bailey had this once and it went away after a few days. That particular day started out really cold, and she slipped off the icy bow of the KARA on the way to our hunting spot and then had to work really hard to get back in since the water was deep and the boat was iced up. We shot quite...