Stator, The GSR travelling mascot.

[cowboyup3371]

Stator is starting to get bored and with my recent stupidity plus the coming winter it will probably be early 2021 before he can really travel anywhere (he hasn't wanted to go to anymore waterfalls). If anyone down south where it's warmer would like to host him, please let me know.

 

[Guest]

Stator is starting to get bored and with my recent stupidity plus the coming winter it will probably be early 2021 before he can really travel anywhere (he hasn't wanted to go to anymore waterfalls). If anyone down south where it's warmer would like to host him, please let me know.

Hi.

Thank you for hosting Stator. I know, I know, he cost a fortune in beer and chips when he is bored.

He enjoyed Halloween when he was here. Hummm, small chocolate bars.

Maybe he can wear a mask this time.

He loved leaves. They crunch when you walk on them.

Snow. So quiet.

Christmas. Gravy and cranberry sauce.

I would love to have him back but then I am not any warmer.

-4?c tonight.

Say hi from me.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Hello Highway, long time no talk.

I wonder why I don't see my pictures from the Blue Ridge Parkway trip that Cowboyup took me on but I'm sure there are around here some where. I've been hibernating since that ride but finally got tired of sitting around so I asked to get out of the house today. Once he finished something called voting this afternoon, we made our way to his garage where he is working on making Christmas gifts for his eldest daughter. It looked interesting so I tried to cut what he said are half-lap joints in some brown wood.

Stator Cutting Half Laps by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Then, I tried using a Japanese bead saw to cut a dovetail joint in another brown wood. It was pretty interesting and I think I will return some day.

Stator Cutting Dovetail Rear by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Stator Cutting Dovetail by Scott Baker, on Flickr

 

[Guest]

Hello Highway, long time no talk.

I wonder why I don't see my pictures from the Blue Ridge Parkway trip that Cowboyup took me on but I'm sure there are around here some where. I've been hibernating since that ride but finally got tired of sitting around so I asked to get out of the house today. Once he finished something called voting this afternoon, we made our way to his garage where he is working on making Christmas gifts for his eldest daughter. It looked interesting so I tried to cut what he said are half-lap joints in some brown wood.

Stator Cutting Half Laps by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Hi Stator.

Nice to see you are still acquiring new skills.

It's also nice to see you are using a crosscut sled witch embeds the blade. Much safer that way for apprentices and long time wood workers.
Never seen anyone ride one before. But then I am not a bear.

I also noticed that you aren't wearing any loose clothing and jewellery. Safe.

You have your goggles close by for protection but do yo have ear plugs?

Be well my bear friend.

 

[gustovh]

Is Stator still looking for a refill?

V

 

[cowboyup3371]

He would love one. Let me know when the party will be held

 

[dorkburger]

I was wondering where the ole boy was.

 

[Mrs Notz]

Where is Stator now? Did he find a warm place to bunk?

 

[storm 64]

Where is Stator now? Did he find a warm place to bunk?

I'm not sure where the ol boy is at....
But how are you Mrs. Notz how are you guys doing? It's been awhile since we've heard from you guys. Remember me, the guy who wouldn't stop to take a break on a ride at the Brown County Rally! Lol I was just thinking about that the other day. I hope all is well.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Stator is still staying at my place but is looking to move on if anyone will have him. Just let me know

 

[salty_monk]

It's pretty cold up there... it's about time he got some sunshine

 

[chuck hahn]

ill take him deer hunting on the 23rd if he wats to go

 

[BigD_83]

ill take him deer hunting on the 23rd if he wats to go

Heck Chuck,

I'd go deer hunting with ya! Bears will just scare the deer away.

 

[cowboyup3371]

If anyone wants him then just drop me a PM with all of the particulars.

 

[Rob S.]

ill take him deer hunting on the 23rd if he wants to go

Heck Chuck,

I'd go deer hunting with ya! Bears will just scare the deer away.

Guys, remember: One shot. The deer has to be taken with one shot.

I try to tell people, but they don't understand.

 

[chuck hahn]

ive never needed two.

 

[cowboyup3371]

YAY!!!! I'm finally on the road again. CowboyUp is a good person but I was getting bored here. So Chuck, when do we get to go hunting? I love fresh deer.

Leaving for Oklahoma by Scott Baker, on Flickr

 

[chuck hahn]

Stator arrived today. He is resting and is just gonna chill till sunday mornings hunt. I got a shout out to my old buddy Drill Seargant Hahn to stop my and give Stator a little PT so he can climb the hill to the tree stand. I got some wrenching to do on a customers Shadow this week so he will give me a hand and hang out. ill take pics and post them as i get a chance.

 

[chuck hahn]

Stator got the once over from Drill Seargant bear Hahn and was certified mission ready so headed to the tree stand this morning. Stator hit 9 out of 10 at 100 yards so I figured he was good to go. I wont hog the glory so i will let Stator tell of his first deer hunt. Take it away Stator...

First let me thank Chuck for hosting me, teaching me some basic shooting skills, and taking me hunting.
The morning started at 5 to the alarm. Chuck laid down some rules while in the stand...No coughing, sneezing, belching or farting. If you gotta move move very slowly and look around mostly with your eyes and keep your head still. Listen for leaves crunching and detect movements as they could be deer back in the brush moving.
So we got into the tree stand around 630 and got settled down. It was dead still and so quiet you could almost hear your own heartbeat. Somewhere about 50 yards or so to our right we heard a hoot owl welcoming the day. Crows came in and landed our tree and some fox squirrles were playing a trick on me. Chuck said listen for leaves and i got all excited and my heart raced...Chuck never mentioned these pesky fur balls.
Sun came up and it was around 815 when the first deer came out. It was a small doe and she made her way up to the corn feeder. Then 4 more came out and cautiously came in. We had a doe tag but Chuck waved me off and they ate some and left. It was about 845ish when it happened!!!
I was looking off to the left and saw some movement through a big cedar tree....and it wasnt squirrels!!!
First out came a smaller 5 or 6 point and i saw more movement behind him so i looked and saw an 8 pointer coming in. I looked at him through the scope and decided that for my first hunt and first ever deer he was mine!!! I centered the crosshairs just behind the shoulder like i was taught and squeezed off a shot.
The buck mule kicked and bolted off through the sun rays streaming through the trees and we watched him pile up. He went less than 35 yards and I had my first deer!!! As we stood by the buck i noticed that Chuck was still and very quiet as he looked at him laying there. I asked what he was doing and he told me that he was paying his respects to the deer and mother nature for allowing us to partake in the harvest of the animal and for the nourishment it will provide. I learned its not an undertaking to be taken lightly. Now the work was started field dressing him and dragging him out to where we could get the 4 wheeler to finish the task. I will say one thing. It sure feels good to know one can be self sufficient and be ready to provide from natures bounty. Thanks Chuck for this experience and teaching me the what being part of nature is all about.

 

[chuck hahn]

It would be most appreciated if everyone who has hosted Stator look high and low for his original travel papers. Would be nice to have it to sign and to pass onto the next guy or gal. Thanks.