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In New England, it isn't hard to find older LLBean cork birds going for $25-30 each in good shape. Herter's last cork birds had tenite (plastic) heads, worth whatever you are willing to pay, not more than Bean birds, as a rule. There were a couple other companies that came and went, w/wood...

No higher maintenance vegetables as I travel a bit in summer, but old variety of "Indian" corn is doing well - it's a 90 day variety, unlike the bread and butter corn already in markets...now, just trying to keep 'coons and squirrels from tipping the stalks. It grinds well for flour = cornbread...

I'd known of old regulations written like this aimed at sink boxes, bodybooting, etc...not sure if this exists on Great Bay?

Getting off track of the sculling boat question, but Lou and Hank, what year were those "LobstaFests" - 10-15 years ago? Have photos "filed" in a box somewhere, will post if they surface after the corn's in. Saw Bill and Judy since springtime, and Alvin's had a bit of development around his...

Dow's Joppa boat was glassed by the builder to handle Great Bay ice...some conditions here are rough on wood alone.

Congratulations to Skeeter and to you and Mary for sound support!

the swinging lead weight was common to decoys on Lakes Erie and Ontario, at least in the Buffalo to Toronto region...my first rig (purchased used many moons ago) all had that kind of ballast, no keel.

Stop by Guyette & Schmidt Decoy Auction at Portsmouth Sheraton (NH) 29&30July...a chance to see birds in hand, and plenty of folks who'd be willing to help you. As others have said "buyer beware" if deal seems too good.

what you have are Neuman & Bennetts (sp?) decoys from the left coast, I think Oregon was their base, sold nationally...date back to the 60/s/70's; some air, some foam, filled. Not high value as collector items, but good working birds.

great to see your range of work Mike, glad to hear it was a sound event this year... Tom

good to hear you are defrosted up north. We've had the earliest ice out here on the lake that I can remember. Haven't seen the new Chesser book, though I heard it's reprinting lowered the value of originals...a surprise to me also.

Randy Dow, who sculled Great Bay (NH) 'til his 90th year, passed away. He preferred to hunt alone, though helped those willing to put the time in to learn. He was "old school", expressed his opinion freely, loyal to friends, and tolerant of most others. Flew everything the US made in WWII out of...

I visited his shop when it was located at Strawberry Banke - a collection of historic buildings & exhibits in Portsmouth, NH. Nice man, always took time to answer questions. The three boxed pattern collections show up on Ebay and used book stores. His wife was selling a complete collection of...

See if you can find Ducks Unlimited May/June 1998 Magazine - Chuck Petrie wrote an article about revisiting MacQuarrie's stomping ground called "MacQuarrie Country - a lesson in time travel and being careful what you wish for". I may have a few copies of the article if you can't find it.

Hey Geoff, the ducks can see you are carrying a little 20 ga double, not the usual Benelli! Glad to hear the shorthairs are chasing birds for you...

Have a spot where I can launch regardless of tide, so got into the Bay early Sunday morning. Saw birds flying high, going somewhere, but not a lot looking for company - all seemed to have a place to go. That'll change once ice locks up the inland water... Tom

Have a flat coat retriever 'bout 5 years old from a rescue...a joy, hard to think of her in later years already, though your words are sound. They just don't live long enough...

Received the following info from NH DU: Date:11-13Sept2009, Location: New England Correct Craft, 15 Calef Hwy (Rte125), Rochester NH; Event Times: Fri/11Sept noon-5:30pm dockdogs, Sat/12Sept 9-5:30pm dockdogs & DUCKERS DAY, Sun/13Sep 9-5:30pm dockdogs. Detailed schedule available soon. This is a...

Hank, am just up the road, give a shout if you or the clan need anything.... Tom

nice gesture Geoff, I like the black's paint pattern. Saw the trim German 16 ga with your name on it at KTP - when's it going home? Tom