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06 August 2016, 00:25

ManuelM

6 days & counting

Lots of luck Mr. Shores, you have done all in your hands and then a bit more in order for this to be successful, go ahead and enjoy your adventure and hopefully you will get a nice sheep!

06 August 2016, 00:54

medved

good luck.

hope you will get a cooler weather that the one we just had ...

06 August 2016, 02:07

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I am told there is a lot of snow the last 2 days.

Thanks all.

It will likely all melt by the time you get there. In my experience up there this early in the season it may snow for a day or two, but in another day or two it's all gone.

Brett

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May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
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06 August 2016, 16:12

larryshores

I'm off. The first flight was at 5:10 am. Way too early .

06 August 2016, 17:44

SCHALL53

I wish you all the luck, Larry.

06 August 2016, 23:00

Brandon.Gleason

Best of luck for a safe and successful hunt!

06 August 2016, 23:07

larryshores

Thanks all. In Seattle now. Should be in Alaska around 2.

Carried a backpack of sorts for the first time since the injury. It is my carry on and it is 100% on my shoulders. While I can feel it, it is not a problem. I am optimistic.

I have spent most of the trip thus far thinking of ways to lower the weight in my pack. I can come up with a few ounces here and there. Maybe a pound at best.

06 August 2016, 23:52

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Thanks all. In Seattle now. Should be in Alaska around 2.

Carried a backpack of sorts for the first time since the injury. It is my carry on and it is 100% on my shoulders. While I can feel it, it is not a problem. I am optimistic.

I have spent most of the trip thus far thinking of ways to lower the weight in my pack. I can come up with a few ounces here and there. Maybe a pound at best.

Still taking the one pound pancho? If you want to ditch anything before the trip I will hold onto it for you and get it back to you.

Cheers
Jim

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07 August 2016, 00:07

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Thanks all. In Seattle now. Should be in Alaska around 2.

Carried a backpack of sorts for the first time since the injury. It is my carry on and it is 100% on my shoulders. While I can feel it, it is not a problem. I am optimistic.

I have spent most of the trip thus far thinking of ways to lower the weight in my pack. I can come up with a few ounces here and there. Maybe a pound at best.

Still taking the one pound pancho? If you want to ditch anything before the trip I will hold onto it for you and get it back to you.

Cheers
Jim

Nope. Left it at home.

07 August 2016, 02:13

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Thanks all. In Seattle now. Should be in Alaska around 2.

Carried a backpack of sorts for the first time since the injury. It is my carry on and it is 100% on my shoulders. While I can feel it, it is not a problem. I am optimistic.

I have spent most of the trip thus far thinking of ways to lower the weight in my pack. I can come up with a few ounces here and there. Maybe a pound at best.

Still taking the one pound pancho? If you want to ditch anything before the trip I will hold onto it for you and get it back to you.

Cheers
Jim

Nope. Left it at home.

08 August 2016, 11:14

Frostbit

Saw Larry last night. He looked ready to go. Wish him the best of luck and safety. Our weather sucks right now.

After listening to his guide's accent I though he might be on a Banteng hunt.

Cheers
Jim

08 August 2016, 12:46

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A finer man and/or group never existed. Great night out gossiping all the secrets of AR embers who were not there. I could write a book.
Seriously, a great time with great folks: Doc Brent, Mr and Mrs Wojo, Pete and his New York accent, Larry--and what a fine host he is, and little old me, Cal.

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08 August 2016, 20:58

Fourtyonesix

Wished I could have made the get together! Hope your hunt goes awesome Larry!

09 August 2016, 08:52

A7Dave

Hope your weather up north is better than the unbelievable wind and rain we're having here in Anchortown. Best of luck, hope you connect.

14 August 2016, 06:20

Northman56751

Good luck on your hunt Larry! Just remember....don't over do it. Slow and steady...

18 August 2016, 11:05

larryshores

Ram down

18 August 2016, 12:27

faisal

Congratulations Larry, I have just arrived in Anchorage. Hope I have your luck next week!

18 August 2016, 13:26

A7Dave

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Ram down

WooHoo!

18 August 2016, 18:52

Northman56751

No proof without pics.

18 August 2016, 19:18

Gatogordo

Good news. Congrats.

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18 August 2016, 22:17

ZekeShikar

You know what they say? "It didn't happen without pics"

Huge congratulations on a job well done!
Now, where are the damn pics????? and story???

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18 August 2016, 22:35

larryshores

I just got to Deadhorse about 11 last night. Packing now. Flying to Anchorage then home tonight.

I will start working on the report on the plane. I will probably have to wait until I get home to post pics as photobucket on my phone is having issues. In addition , most of the pics and the best pics are on the guides camera, a fairly large professional camera. I should have those in about 3 weeks. I have a few on my phone and a few on my camera until then.

I will say it was both fantastic and horrible (weather). Nothing like spending 3.5 days in a one man tent while fogged in and raining outside .

19 August 2016, 00:13

DonW28

Glad you had a successful hunt and those days in the tent just make it better when it happens. Safe travels.

Don

19 August 2016, 00:31

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
Ram down

Did you shoot it or just run it to the ground and stab it, as good of shape as you were in!!!!!

19 August 2016, 00:32

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by larryshores:
I just got to Deadhorse about 11 last night. Packing now. Flying to Anchorage then home tonight.

I will start working on the report on the plane. I will probably have to wait until I get home to post pics as photobucket on my phone is having issues. In addition , most of the pics and the best pics are on the guides camera, a fairly large professional camera. I should have those in about 3 weeks. I have a few on my phone and a few on my camera until then.

I will say it was both fantastic and horrible (weather). Nothing like spending 3.5 days in a one man tent while fogged in and raining outside .

That only happens in Alaska, never happens in Canada?