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Douglas, Elk season is one week only? Wow things have changed since I haunted the mountains in the 60s and 70s. Back then elk season was from the 1st of Sept thru Feb. Could hunt anywhere in the state you wanted at any time. Pretty hard not to be successful. Two elk allowed either ***. I usually picked up my tags at any store on the way to the mountains. Bear were varmints - no tag needed. We ate a lot of elk and bear meat. Recently I decided to go harvest an elk but discovered one must select a hunting area and apply for a 'drawing' months in advance. No thanks. Guess I'm spoiled. Good luck. Richard

Great pics! Typical Colorado. Lemme guess - Mt Evans or Lost Creek? Spent most of my life in or near the Rockies - you won't need a firearm for grouse in N Montana or much of Alaska. You can kill all you can eat with a rock or a stick. That's why they are 'fool hens'. Same with fishing - carry a handline in your pocket for all the fish you can catch. In the summer 'survival' is very easy. Richard

Rick said it well: there are a few memorable events in a lifetime. 12 years ago 4 of us were backpacking in the heart of Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot wilderness. No contact with the world & learned a week later. Not the most momentous - I also remember where I was when JFK was shot - driving home on a Friday to my wife and 3 kids in an old Desoto. I even remember the celebrations when WWII ended. OK I'm gettin' old, but one never forgets things like this. There are a host of others such as the Lt Calley massacre (1966?) - I was in Vietnam at the time therefore more of an impact on me. Memories. R

Our associate taught us how to overcome the potentially shakey accounts. This is a large servicing firm and cannot be bothered with constantly chasing after payment. They will bill in advance - for instance the Feburary billings have been delivered. When payment has been received and deposit cleared they will then schedule the work. I don't know if I would have the guts for that mode, but it works well for them and they have few if any complaints. Richard

Obama has repeatedly demonstrated that he cannot handle himself extemporaneously - can we say 'Joe the Plumber' and 'Bill Oreilly'? He is good at memorizing speechs - much the same as any of can do if pressured. I fear what will happen when he must face other heads of state. He won the majority vote, which once again illustrates what happens when ppl are driven by apathy and avarice - the majority is almost always wrong. I don't dislike him, I just hate almost everything for which he 'stands'. I hope I am proven wrong and that he will step up to the plate, change his views, and earn our confidence and respect. I truly believe that in a short time even his once supporters will wish for the security and freedom of the Bush era. Richard

There is no "Vale" in Colorado. The hummocks and vales fill with snowdrifts and are unskiable. Given this poster's input it appears highly unlikely he/she has ever been away from home whatsoever. Typical predictable Obama minion. This level of mentality is precisely that which gives cause of grave concern in respect to America's future. Richard

Matt, You are the consummate epitome of puerility. Get a big person to read it to you and explain it line by line. Probably still is hopeless. I give up. Richard

It is now afternoon and the exit polls show that my candidate is not doing well. Too bad, he was the only one to stand face-to-face with Obama and level him verbally. He is by far the most knowledgable and reliable candidate. He is the only one who can stand straight and look both our adversaries and our friends in the eye. He is a straight-shooter and a real American. Too bad, but in four years we may have another chance to elect Joe the Plumber. Richard

'Twas the night before elections And all through the town Tempers were flaring Emotions all up and down! I, in my bathrobe With a cat in my lap Had cut off the TV Tired of political crap. When all of a sudden There arose such a noise I peered out of my window Saw Obama and his boys They had come for my wallet They wanted my pay To give to the others Who had not worked a day! He snatched up my money And quick as a wink Jumped back on his bandwagon As I gagged from the sink He then rallied his henchmen Who were pulling his cart I could tell they were out To tear my country apart! "On Fannie, on Freddie, On Biden and Ayers! On Acorn, On Pelosi" He screamed at the pairs! They took off for his cause And as he flew out of sight I heard him laugh at the nation Who wouldn't stand up and fight! So I leave you to think On this one final note- IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

That is a demonstration of incredible ignorance. One would not have to spend a lot of time in an Islamic country, as I have, to clearly see what radical Islam can do. Richard

PREDICTION - tomorrow we will have voted in a new President who: Will be the first black President in history; Loves the working middle class (sniff), yet has never worked a day in his life; Fosters education, yet was given a silver spoon free ride as a professional student; Is an ATTORNEY and has nothing in common with others; Will be Commander-in-Chief with no knowledge or experience whatsoever. Horrors; Is an out & out socialist with 'friends' such as Rezco, Ayers, Farrakhan, Davis, Wright; Whose 'novation' practices will change American life if we allow it; Is one of the 3 strongest opponents of the second amendment; Whose 'forced' wealth sharing is pure socialism; Was thoroughly inculcated with Islamic immersion until age 10 - can't change that; Embraces a radical death culture religion under the guise of 'toleration'; No one says he is not a personable or unlikable guy, but he remains as the most dangerous man to our capitalistic economy and our freedoms in our history. Everywhere radical Islam has established a foothold that country is now socialistic (at best) and not where you would want to live. If that lifestyle is desired then move to Great Britian with its disarmament, rampant crime, a horribly failed medical care system, and no freedom to make your own choices. Try Spain with its recent millions of Muslims living in free housing, freeloading food, and all the while staying behind closed doors planning how to kill 'infidels' like us. It is tragic, however we are headed in the same direction when Obama/Biden have control. Lord help us. Richard

You are correct - it certainly is a suppressed 'mute' point, however it is not a 'moot' point. Renouncement of citizenship cannot be remedied in this respect - period. Inquiring minds demand to see these documents - don't fall for their excuses. You CANNOT responsibly cast a vote for this guy until you know. There are many, many other things about this guy which are not only unsavory but are absolutely diametrically opposed to Judeo-Christian American principles. He is Islamic in thought and practice through and through. This is the worst thing that can happen to America. You may be brainwashed by this self-proclaimed "citizen of the world", but I trust there are enough 'American' citizens to see the tremendous danger he poses and vote to get this guy out of American politics. It seems likely Obama will be the next President - if so I truly feel sorry for all of you who made that happen - you well may experience the Socialist economy, poverty, and disregard for human life that will ensue. Richard

To carry that further, one must be an American citizen to run for President! Not one of us are certain of Obama. Did his mother include him when she renounced her US citizenship upon moving to Indonesia? No one knows. Why will not Obama release his birth certificate? We don't know. Why did he seal his grant application to Occidental, which will show nationality claimed for grant purposes. Dunno. The current ongoing lawsuit may demand production of these documents, but no order will be entered until after the election. By then Obama will be the President Elect and the machine will find a way to keep these docs sealed. It seems incredible that we are about to elect a President about whom these very serious questions remain unanswered. C'mon, I could provide my birth certificate and applications! McCain produced these immediately. Why would anyone even consider a candidate about whom we know little and with impeachable material already in place. Perhaps Biden will be the next President? Richard

I notice all the concern about 'taxes' and how it will affect your own wealth. Personally I don't give a rip how each intends to address this - they can only go so far anyway. Set aside your personal greed for a moment and consider that which is of much greater importance. This Obamanation of Desolation not only advocates pre and post-birth abortion, he is also sympathetic with religious zealots who want to abort YOU. Think about it before you vote for that which may very well change life as we know it for both you and your progeny. Richard