Displaced Texan

Goats are their own set of problems. We have raised them before, had about 400 head at one time. MUCH easier to mow the lawn myself than to deal with ‘goat problems’. I don’t live at the ranch because it’s a weekend place for me. And, my wife prefers to live closer to civilization. Fair enough. Zeke fixed a gate, that he broke first..

Just notified my barrel is ready! I’ll pick it up Friday. Woohoo!

Just cut the grass at the ranch. It was about 12” high in some places. About an acre…with a push mower. Wouldn’t have sucked if my former hired man had done his job. That’s why he’s my former hired man.

Great school! (I’m class of ‘87 myself).

What’s in your price range, the Trijicon, or the Hogster? I’d love to have the Trijicon, but $7500 is more than I care to stretch for an optic. My wife probably wouldn’t be too happy either. Lol The Hogster is probably more realistic for me, price wise. I know several guys who personally own them, and they highly recommend them. These guys are pretty serious predator hunters, and have used several brands of thermal rifle scopes over the years. They are unanimous on the recommendation of the Hogster. I’ve invited one of them out to the ranch for a little trigger time, hopefully I’ll get hands on the Hogster soon, and I’ll let you know how I like it.

I’d REALLY like this, but damn…..that ain’t cheap. The Super Hogster is probably what I’ll wind up with. https://www.predatorhunteroutdoors.com/index.php/product/super-hogster-thermal-rifle-scope-be43045

I had to go to 3 different stores today to find a 5 gallon gas can. I found that odd.

I’m well aware. We’ve raised goats before. They will eat ANYTHING. They can also escape from anything…so it’s difficult keeping them contained. They also require some protection from predators. Otherwise they become coyote turds.

I lease the grazing rights to a guy who runs cattle. They take care of the other 749 acres. Now if I could just get the cows to eat cedar trees….

The compound is less than an acre. Push mower. The finest one Tractor Supply had to offer! Lol I’ll take rattlesnakes in the yard over NJ ANY day.

Love eastern Tn, and the Smokies. Beautiful area.

Hahaha!!! He has the same look on his face as I do when I see a snake!

Ha!!!! I haven’t heard that term in ages!

Austin has always been the ‘special snowflake’ of Texas. The redeeming part of Austin was always the music scene (Austin City Limits)and all the eclectic bars and restaurants. In the past several years, it’s really gone to shit. The homeless population has exploded, and it’s become ‘East San Francisco’. The city govt has really worked hard to fuck up what used to make Austin fun. And they keep working to make it even more fucked up. Like many cities, they have really turned their back on law enforcement, which has led to most of the problems Austin is experiencing. The residents are starting to push back though…that’s a good sign.

I don’t have anything against NASCAR, I just don’t watch it. Go fast, turn left doesn’t really do much for me

I think he was having a stroke

I didn’t realize NASCAR was a prerequisite.

Yeah, Austin sucks. We are far enough away that we dont get the ‘splatter’ from that shithole.

We considered both Texas and Tennessee, actually. It was a tough choice between the two. Ultimately we chose Texas because my family is there, and because of my ranch. We do prefer the weather of Tn. Texas has no state income tax, but property tax is high. Not NJ high, but ain’t cheap. Tennessee doesn’t have a state income tax either, and property taxes are low. They DO have a ‘personal property tax’ based on value of vehicles, above and beyond registration fees. I think it kind of evens out, overall.

Oh come on!!!! You degenerates are welcome down here.

It’s 72° here. Next week I’m going to run out to the ranch and cut grass. Not worried about having a nice yard, just keep it cut down to keep the snakes out.