Cabin Fever Blows

[Urban Coyote]

Rough time of year for those of us who like to get outdoors. I'd guess this time of year many spend more time than usual perusing websites and forums. So my question is what kind of thing do you do to break the monotony of winter besides getting wrapped around discussing whether or no to blow down your barrel between shots?

 

[rchas]

But I like arguing about pointless topics.....

It's a good time of year for indoor projects, like making a new shooting bag, patch knife, or turn-screw. Last night, I spent some time cold-forging a trigger for an SMR I am working on. Or maybe re-read the Allan Eckert wilderness series. I can usually find something somewhat constructive to do....

 

[64Springer]

Read the Trump Trading Cards thread.

AKA: The Never Ending Gobstopper thread.

That will get you into spring weather.


Currently building a pistol or two.

 

[ORBushman]

This time of year usually ends up cost me more than I can afford!

 

[Urban Coyote]

This time of year usually ends up cost me more than I can afford!

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Nice pair!

 

[akroguy]

Building rifles!

I actually enjoy making them more than shooting them.

I need help.

 

[SciAggie]

I just read “Wild Sports in the Far West” by Gerstacker

 

[Stykbow]

I’ll probably start fishing again within the next couple of weeks. I’m thinking about playing around with a couple of trail cams that I’ve had for years. When I say years, think 35mm film! Might squirrel hunt some before that season closes out.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I go shootin'....

 

[oldwood]

Can't spend enough time in the shop to start a smooth rifle project. Wife had the Covid *** heart attack , so all I can do is take care of her , and wait for a scheduled med. procedure.

 

[TDM]

Spend some time in the woods, weather permitting. Work in the shop. Cook big pots of soup and chili. Sit by the fire, read, sip whiskey, and ponder whether one should blow down the barrel after shooting.

 

[TDM]

Can't spend enough time in the shop to start a smooth rifle project. Wife had the Covid *** heart attack , so all I can do is take care of her , and wait for a scheduled med. procedure.

That’s a tough situation, very sorry. Prayers for the best.

 

[Urban Coyote]

Can't spend enough time in the shop to start a smooth rifle project. Wife had the Covid *** heart attack , so all I can do is take care of her , and wait for a scheduled med. procedure.

Oh man, I'm so sorry your wife and you are going through this. Unfortunately I believe you're not alone and that negative reactions to the vaccines were under reported. I wish you both well.

 

[Urban Coyote]

Spend some time in the woods, weather permitting. Work in the shop. Cook big pots of soup and chili. Sit by the fire, read, sip whiskey, and ponder whether one should blow down the barrel after shooting.

Sound pretty familiar.

 

[Flintlock]

Took off on the snowshoes (with rifle) the other day, about 18" of snow, sank in about 8-10 inches in this fluffy stuff, good to know how out of shape I'm getting to be. Trying to look on the Brightside, only about 90 days left till spring. Oh, and trying to irritate humorless people with posts about blowing down a loaded barrel. LOL

 

[TDM]

Took off on the snowshoes (with rifle) the other day, about 18" of snow, sank in about 8-10 inches in this fluffy stuff, good to know how out of shape I'm getting to be. Trying to look on the Brightside, only about 90 days left till spring. Oh, and trying to irritate humorless people with posts about blowing down a loaded barrel.

I was thinking about Spring this afternoon and how that means cutting next years firewood and getting the garden planted. I was exhausted after just thinking about it.

 

[deerstalkert]

I spend most of the day either casting lead, inletting something, making small parts, redoing something i did substandard a year ago, or bringing in firewood. and if i have any time left after plowing the latest dump of that white stuff, i argue about blowing!

 

[sheriff john]

We joke about "cabin fever", but it was a real thing. People could be cooped up inside with a wood fire to keep warm as snow piled up, drifting to the point carbon monoxide poisoning set in due to lack of fresh air. Besides making folks sick, sometimes they went mad. Bizarre stories - killed family, ran around naked in the snow, such as that. Chalked up to "cabin fever".

Worst thing about being cooped up tonight are dog farts.

 

[TDM]

Those are bad. Poor old dogs.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Can't spend enough time in the shop to start a smooth rifle project. Wife had the Covid *** heart attack , so all I can do is take care of her , and wait for a scheduled med. procedure.

I hope your wife recovers and all is well. Best wishes to you and yours. The rest of you guys too...