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In Afghanistan: It's Been a Long Road

Albert Rasch comments on his first days in Bagram Airfield (BAF)

In Afghanistan: It's Been a Long Road


Sometimes, I walk with a little trepidation. I wonder if some poor, hungry bastard has me in his sights, and is wondering if he should risk the massive retaliation that the Predators and Apache gunships will visit upon him for his ill conceived idea.

Albert A Rasch In Afghanistan

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: QDM: Fruit Bearing Trees for your Land

Albert Rasch of The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles, suggests that sportsmen consider planting fruit and nut trees in addition to the usual food plots.

We all know that deer love the carbohydrates from ripening fruit, and a good stand will draw them from miles away. A well planted and designed orchard will not only provide an irresistable food source for deer, (And other game too!) but will definitly increase the value of your property! While it does take longer to get an orchard established, the long term cost is much reduced compared to other food plots. Maintainance is less, and the production can be quite long depending on the species of tree planted.

Read more at:
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: QDM: Fruit Bearing Trees for your Land

In Afghanistan: The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Greetings from Afghanistan!

In Afghanistan: The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Greetings from Afghanistan!

Some of Albert Rasch's earlier notes from Afghanistan have been found, and he is now putting them on line. We are told that they are being done in chronological order, with several dozen to appear over the months to come.

A couple of quick notes:
Afghanistan is a dirty, dusty place.
The roads are awful.
The people are nice. To your face.
Don't ever turn your back on them.
The Afghan people can barter like nobodies business.
Kids are kids no matter where they come from.
Always, always, check your oil, carry a spare, make sure your jack, wrench, and any other tools are in your vehicle before you leave.
The Bagram to Kabul run is pretty safe; at 70 mph all you need to worry about is stray goats.
The Kandahar to Kabul run though, is different story; bring spare underwear and lots of class VIII.
A 45 in its holster is about useless. God gave you two hands, use one.

Witty and Charming as usual, Albert Rasch delivers sage advice and the occasional fishing tip from his base in Afghanistan!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

"I did a little research when I got back in the house. The anti-venom for a Cottonmouth bite is called Crofab Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine). It is critical to get anti-venom in the patient as soon as possible to minimize necrotic damage to the tissue and coagulopathy."

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

How to avoid getting bit by snakes What to do if you get bit by a snake What anti-venom should you use What antivenom should you use What to do if you get bit by a snake.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn

Albert A Rasch of The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has a new book review out, sure to enliven the hearts and hands of blackpowder enthusiasts!

Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn is a fantastic addition to the library of anyone interested in 18th century history. Reenactors, history buffs, and craftsmen will find Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn to be an indispensible guide. Albert A Rasch, currently in Afghanistan, says, "The book is divided into 21 chapters. It starts off in logical fashion with "Tools and Materials," followed by "Selecting a Horn." Thereafter it explains how you should set up your work area, and then starts in a logical and step by step horn making manner. The photography complements the descriptions very well, and options are presented for different time periods or styles."

Rasch is currently planning on a series of tutorials in the craft of powder horn making for The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles when he returns from Afghanistan.

Nebraska Hunting Outfitters: Last Chance Buck: Hunting Nebraska's Whitetail Deer

Our good friend and Nebraska hunting guide Scott Croner called Albert Rasch all the way out in Afghanistan to brag about a beauty of a whitetail that he was lucky enough to get a shot at!

Scott, an accomplished outfitter, field measured the buck. He estimates that it weighed 300 lbs, and green scored a solid 150!

Please stop by and check it out at:
Last Chance Buck: Hunting Nebraska's Whitetail Deer

Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Afghanistan, Permaculture, and Beekeeping

Whitetail Woods: Guest Post from a Good Friend#links

A great post on black powder safety by
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Whitetail Woods: Guest Post from a Good Friend!

Yo-Yo's for Troops:USO Give-Away!

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The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
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First I want to apologise for taking so long to post this! But I temporarily have a means to upload photos and post them!

So I filled a beat up, off-green shopping basket that AAFEES kindly loaned me with the Yo-Yo's everyone sent me. You wouldn't believe how heavy it was; there were over 200 yo-yo's in that basket! It was late on a Friday night, so I knew there would be a good sized crowd at the newly built USO.

The transient tent compound is next door, so a lot of the fellows on their way to or from the field are put up there for a night or two. Many of them stop in at the USO for a little respite from the daily rigours of military life. You can always spot the guys that are fresh in from the field. They are usually sound asleep on the recliners or couches.

I signed in and went to work sharing everything that you have sent our brave men and women over the last few months.

A lot of the guys immediately started playing with them, while others shoved them in their pockets for later inspection and entertainment.

We talked about all sorts of stuff - home,wives and girlfriends, sons and daughters, our pets, goals, and aspirations.

Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch™
Member: Kandahar Tent Club
Member: Hunting Sportsmen of the United States HSUS (Let 'em sue me.)
The Hunt Continues...

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Hunting in NebraskaAirSoft: It's Not Just for Kids!Yo-Yos for Troops!Nebraska Hunting CompanyCupidFish.comScott Croner

Feeding a Baby Mockingbird; Making Formula

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Handfeeding a Baby Mockingbird and

Making Baby Bird Formula

Where is my supper!!!

About a week ago, Mom and Blake showed up after a bike ride with a little half fledged mockingbird.

I'm lost and confused! Where's my Mommy?

Both Blake and Mom know better than to immediately disturb, rescue, or otherwise interfere with any seemingly lost or abandoned animal. They had waited forty-five minutes observing the fledgling before deciding to intervene. So the long and the short of it is that I am charged with the well being and care of this little fellow.

I lined a small box with paper towels, added some tissue paper for fluff, and filled up a Crown Royal bag with rice for a heater. You can use a sock if that's convenient. Microwave the sock for a couple of minutes, and wrap it up in a dishtowel. Put that on one side of the box and the bird on the other. The warmth will seep from the rice, and keep the chick comfortable for a few hours at a time. Just use your judgment as to how much ventilation the box needs.

I'm not full yet!

Mocking birds are probably one of the easiest birds to hand feed and raise. They are quick to learn and figure out within a day or two, that you are there to actually feed them, and not just pry their beaks open and stuff food down their crops.

The handfeeding formula for mocking birds is easy. One hard-boiled egg, the same amount of dried cat food, and half of the egg shell ground up. A stone mortar and pestle is great, but two spoons are good enough. Crunch the shell up to about sand grain size or smaller.

Soak the cat food into mush and mix it thoroughly with the egg. It should be crumbly not too mushy. Now, for variety you can add a little apple sauce, grated carrots, finely chopped cooked chicken, cooked ground beef, mashed grasshopper, wax worms, mealworms and anything else you think of to each serving. I would skip any dairy products even though some folks use it.

About time! Do you know what time it is?

Keep it refrigerated, and take out a little at a time. You need to warm it. You will kill the bird if you feed it cold! I use the microwave for about five seconds, and I stir it up with the tip of my finger very thoroughly. I make sure there are no hot spots that might burn the little fellow.

You may have to pry his little beak apart the first few times. Be gentle, be patient, and get help if you need it! After a few feedings, he'll get the idea and eagerly await your finger feeding. Invent a little three note whistle or sound that you use for feeding time. It lets him know you are going to feed him, and in the future he will respond to it, and if you are lucky, he will imitate it and respond to you, sometimes even calling to you!

Hold still, will ya!

Notice that my thumb and forefinger are sideways, and I place the food on his lower beak. When he closes his beak he gets the food.

Hurry up, will you!!!

We are fortunate that we have a screened in porch were he can stay.

Getting a little sun.

Feed him every two hours or so. He'll let you know if you let it slip and he's hungry. Make sure he has a bowl of clean fresh water at all times.

A baking dish with some garden soil is a lot of fun for them, they scratch and poke around in it.

It takes a few weeks to bring him to maturity. I've always waited until their tails were good and long before I released them. At least this way I was certain that they could maneuver well, and avoid a small hawk or cat . They will usually stick around until late summer, usually coming down for a treat at the sound of your whistle.

Yeah right... We'll see about that... Don't you mean barring any "unforeseen" incidents?

Please email me with any questions you may have! theraschoutdoorchronicles(at)msn(dot)com

Update: He has grown all up, and now spends most of is leisure time chasing bugs in the lawn areas. We are pretty sure it's him, because every time I whistle that three note tune, he stops and turns his head first one way then the other as if listening to the tune.

Update 8/15/10: I will be writing another post in the near future with more details. I've had a lot of emails, and many of the questions, I had not thought of. There have also been a few suggestions that I would like to include. I will include the link here once I have put it together. AAR


Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch™
Member: Kandahar Tent Club
Member: Hunting Sportsmen of the United States HSUS (Let 'em sue me.)
The Hunt Continues...

Hunting in NebraskaAirSoft: It's Not Just for Kids!Yo-Yos for Troops!Nebraska Hunting CompanyCupidFish.comScott Croner

Hunting in NebraskaAirSoft: It's Not Just for Kids!Yo-Yos for Troops!Nebraska Hunting CompanyCupidFish.comScott Croner

Though he spends most of his time writing and keeping the world safe for democracy, Albert was actually a student of biology. Really. But after a stint as a lab tech performing repetitious and mind-numbing processes that a trained capuchin monkey could do better, he never returned to the field. Rather he became a bartender. As he once said, "Hell, I was feeding mice all sorts of concoctions. At the club I did the same thing; except I got paid a lot better, and the rats where bigger." He has followed the science of QDM for many years, and fancies himself an aficionado. If you have any questions, or just want to get more information, reach him via TheRaschOutdoorChronicles(at)MSN(dot)com.


Best Regards,
Albert Rasch™
Veteran Paints Lures in Smokin' Hot Colors!

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TROC: Helping Bird Rescuers

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Spoons: They're Not Just for Cereal!

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Back Home from the Afghan Front

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The Range Reviews: AGI Armorer's Course Colt 1911

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Pictures from the Front: Kandahar Airfield Bread Maker

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The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Afghanistan, Permaculture, and Beekeeping

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The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Thoughts on Afghanistan, Permaculture, and Beekeeping

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles and Albert A Rasch hit a home run again with a classic piece on Afghanistan!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Thoughts on Afghanistan, Permaculture, and Beekeeping

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Though he spends most of his time writing and keeping the world safe for democracy, Albert Rasch was actually a student of biology. Really. But after a stint as a lab tech performing repetitious and mind-numbing processes that a trained capuchin monkey could do better, he never returned to the field. Rather he became a bartender. As he once said, "Hell, I was feeding mice all sorts of concoctions. At the club I did the same thing; except I got paid a lot better, and the rats where bigger." He has followed the science of QDM for many years, and fancies himself an aficionado. If you have any questions, or just want to get more information, reach him via TheRaschOutdoorChronicles(at)MSN(dot)com.

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AirSoft: It's Not Just for Kids!Yo-Yos for Troops!Nebraska Hunting CompanyCupidFish.comScott Croner

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Infrastructure Threats: Mass Transit

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Infrastructure Threats: Mass Transit

Wild Ed's Texas Outdoors: Be a Better Dove Hunter

A great post by an even greater blogger!

Wild Ed's Texas Outdoors: Be a Better Dove Hunter

Outfitter Chronicles: Nebraska Hunting Guide Scott Croner Part II

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Outfitter Chronicles: J Scott Croner Part II

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The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
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The Outfitters Chronicles an Interview with Scott Croner
And Nebraska Hunting Company: Part II

Folks, hello and good hunting to you, this is Albert A Rasch of the Rasch Outdoor Chronicles. We are back again with Scott Croner, Outfitter and owner of Nebraska Hunting Company.

TROC: So how did you get started hunting?

JSC: I started hunting with my dad and grandpa from the time I could walk. I learned all of the little things that keep you safe outdoors and have fun at the same time. Some of my fondest memories are of the discoveries I made when I was just a little kid.

TROC: Like what?

JSC: Albert, you must remember the first set of tracks you ever found, or the hawk’s feather, maybe you found a bone or antler! Those are priceless experiences and set the stage for both of our love for the outdoors.

TROC: You are absolutely right Scott. I remember a cat's paw print that I cast, and a rabbit skull that I happened to dig up. So what made you start an outfitting and guiding service?

JSC: Having been in the outdoor merchandise field, and as I became more adept at using the internet, I felt that there was a need for an organization to help guides and outfitters market themselves. I went and founded the Nebraska Outfitters and Guides Association (NEOGA) and built it up to almost fifty members. For reasons that aren’t important to discuss, they decided that they did NOT need an executive director. Feel free to look them up; you can decide how well they are doing on their own without any help from me. By the way, I bear no animosity to any of the members, none.

TROC: Really…

JSC: I had already decided that I wanted to be in the outdoor industry. Since I had been in Nebraska all of my life and was a fairly successful hunter I thought that taking people out and getting paid for it would be fun and easy. Ahhh…OOPS! It has been a lot of fun, but never guaranteed or easy.

TROC: I bet it was rough going at first. How did you manage?

JSC: Albert I want you and your readers to know that I have succeeded in this business by offering excellent service at a fair price and by having an above average success rate. Sometimes I feel like one of those financial services ads that say “Past performance is no guarantee of future profits…” But the truth is that I work harder during the off season so my clients have a good season. They pay hard earned money to have what may be a once in a lifetime hunt, I don’t want to be the one to disappoint them.

TROC: Now looking at you website NebraskaHunting.Net, you seem to be having quite a bit of success. Tell us about some of highlights. Actually, what I really want to know, is it true that you got 87 turkeys in 28 days? I mean it seems unbelievable and quite frankly, it sounds biblical!

JSC: We had more clients than usual due to some larger parties, but we put them in great spots that I personally scouted throughout the year. We harvested 87 toms in 28 days with 40 clients and we all thought that was one for the record books. And I’m not kidding Albert, the weather has been particularly good this spring and summer, and I think next year, (the 2010 spring season), will be even better.

TROC: How about the melanistic Merriam’s turkey; that must have been a once in a lifetime trophy for the lucky hunter!

JSC: Well you would think shooting a rare bird one year would just be luck, and I would agree, especially since it was only the that hunter’s second bird. This year it happened again with Todd Ried, and we already know where a couple of more melanistic Merriam’s are hiding out. The year round scouting really pays off for the client.

TROC: I see you guide for deer, pheasant, and snow geese also.

JSC: We have really concentrated on turkey, deer, pheasant, and snow geese. The deer have been a real highlight for us. We have been outfitting for whitetail deer for five years now, and each year we have shot a few big deer in the 140 to 175 inch range. And you can’t appreciate Snow Goose hunting without actually experiencing it. It is indescribable!

TROC: Merriam’s Turkey, pheasant, duck, snow geese, and whitetail what a variety! What is your favorite?

JSC: It is really hard to pick one favorite, but you know, a gobbling, strutting tom is hard to beat. They all make you heart pound deep in your chest.

TROC: That’s fantastic. You are very fortunate to live in such a game rich part of the nation, and to be able to put together hunts for folks from all over.

JSC: Well I have to tell you that I could not do it without the great clients I have had the opportunity to guide. They are the ones that allow me to watch them do something they love to do, and that is typically reserved for family, friends and hunting buddies. I also get to take all of the photos and relive the memories that we all shared. I have had more than my fair share of outdoor celebrity hunters too, but it's the guys like you and I, guys that work for a living, that I appreciate the most.

TROC: That must be awesome. Let's shift gears a little. Tell me about your tri-athlete hobby.

JSC: Yes, I have been a Triathlete for over 30 years. The swimming and the biking are not much help for the hunting season, but the running really pays off big. I think it is always an advantage to be in a little better shape than your clients. I don’t think you need to run to be in the right place all of the time but getting there in a hurry can sure keep the animals guessing.

TROC: Did I mention I swim like a stone? Throw a lead weight in the water and it’s a better than 50% chance that I’ll beat it to the bottom.

JSC: Uhh, do you want me to comment on that?

TROC: No. Not really…

TROC: Now Scott, how can someone get in touch with you? Are you booked solid already for the year, or do you have some slots available for this coming season.

JSC: Albert, folks that are interested in seeing what packages I have available can go to our website Nebraska Hunting Company, and check out our Hunting Packages . I also have downloadable PDF brochures for the spring snow goose, turkey, and deer hunts. When they want to get in touch with me they can email me at Scott@Nebraskahunting.net or call me at 402-304-1192.

TROC: Scott I want to thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule and talking with us.

JSC: Albert, it was my pleasure!

I want to thank Scott Croner of Nebraska Hunting Company for joining me here at TROC and telling us a little about himself and his company.

Folks, thanks again for stopping by at TROC. I hope you have enjoyed this new segment, we are definitely going to start to do some new things; who knows maybe some podcasts are in order, or videos too.

Best regards,
Albert A Rasch

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Nebraska Hunting Company's owner Scott Croner, has completed a grueling series of Triathalons!

Scott Croner - Triathlete - Places 3rd In Age Group At Omaha Triathlon

August 2, 2010 - Scott Croner, age 45, of Lincoln, NE is back to the sport of triathlons and multisport racing. Croner has been racing for over 30 years doing his first triathlon at the age of 15. The early years of his racing career he concentrate on running long distance after a successful college career and couple of trips to national cross country he used his expertise as a runner to help him finish his triathlons strong.
Now, after a break, Scott Croner is back to triathlons. The past two weekends has put Croner back at the top of his age group and the overall standings. He raced in Cameron, MO on July 24, 2010 where he finished 1st in his age division and 5th out of 180 triathletes. One week later he was in Omaha, NE for the inaugural Omaha Triathlon where he was 3rd in his age division and 36 out of 420 triathletes overall.
The stage has been set if he continues to bring the three sports back to his original level of competition he will be someone to watch since he only started training seriously at the beginning of June.

Wild Ed's Texas Outdoors: Texas Alligator Gar Deserve Better Protection

Wild Ed's Texas Outdoors: Texas Alligator Gar Deserve Better Protection

Wild Ed is one of the finest outdoorsmen I know. Not only is he prolific hunter and fisherman, but he is a true conservationist.

"I have been a bow hunter and bow fisherman for over 40 years and used to go Bowfishing for Gar and have a ball doing so. I now target only rough fish or long nose Gar which are more abundant. I’m not saying that we need to stop Bowfishing or rod and reel fishing for Gar but just protect the larger breeding-age fish that are crucial to the future of the population. I even pass the shots on large long nose Gar which are breeder age and abundant in our river system."

I support him on any of his conservation initiatives, because I know he has done his research, and he knows what need to be done!

Best regards,
Albert A Rasch

Albert,

I wanted to let you know that Native Hunt will be opening our gates to the public for our First Annual Celebrity Dove Hunt on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010!

The price for this special event is only $250 a hunter and includes a 1 day bird hunt with lunch (valued at $500). To date, the following celebrities have already signed up to participate; Patrick Kilpatrick, Tim Abell, and Steve Kanaly. We have contacted other celebrities who are working on clearing their schedules in order to join us.

Feral Boar Hunts

We are also offering $500 boar hunts on Thursday, September 2nd and Friday, September 3rd. This special price is only available to hunters that are participating in the Bird Hunt on the 1st. We are also opening up part of our property for RV's and tent camping, the night before the Bird Hunt to accommodate guests that have farther to travel. If you plan on participating in the boar hunt, you are welcome to camp extra nights. If you are planning on camping you MUST make arrangements ahead of time with one of our Hunt Coordinators.

Space is limited to 30 spots for this event and we are filling up fast, so please call or email us today to secure your spot! Remember... the date is September 1st 2010, the event is the Native Hunt Celebrity Dove Hunt, the price is an unbeatable $250 and our number is 1-888-HUNT-321.

AUGUST SPECIALS!!

For the Month of August Native Hunt is offering some fabulous specials to new and returning clients.

*1-Day Feral Boar Hunt $550.00 for returning clients and $650.00 for new clients
*1 ½ - Day Feral Boar Hunt $750.00 for returning clients and $850.00 for new clients
*2- Day Feral Boar Hunt $950.00 for returning clients and $1,000.00 for new clients

Please call us for information on any additional discounts we are offering.


Call 1-888-HUNT-321 or visit us at www.nativehunt.com and book your hunt today.

Looking forward to seeing you up here!

Native Hunt Team

YoYo's for Troops Links!

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A Hippo On the Lawn: Yo Yo's for the Troops?

The Hippo himself has managed to scour the globe for YoYo's to send the troops! See his post at A Hippo On the Lawn: Yo Yo's for the Troops?

Free Hunt for 2 with AfricaHunting.com

I just recieved this from Jerome Philippe, outdoor blogger, outfitter, and Founder of AfricaHunting.com

Albert,

I wanted to let you know that we are currently giving away a FREE HUNT for 2 hunters in South Africa with Spiral Horn Safaris in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, two miles from the border of Botswana for 2011!

HUNT includes:
- 5 day hunt for two hunters, each hunting 1x1 with their own licensed PH
- 1x Blue Wildebeest
- 1x Gemsbok
- 1x Impala
- 1x Warthog
- Accommodations
- The full use of all facilities in the camp such as the swimming pool and satellite television
- A daily laundry service is also available at no extra cost
- Full catering: early morning coffee and rusks, brunch, snacks, dinner, all soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in moderation
- Hunting: a fully licensed Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners, all camp staff, transport to and from blinds, picking up of trophies, field preparation of any game taken and transportation of trophies to shipping company.

Please ask your readers to visit the "Free Hunt from Spiral Horns" thread on our forum.

Cordially,
Jerome Philippe


Jerome,

Thanks for this great opportunity for all of my readers!
The rules are pretty simple!

Register
Post a picture
Hope yours gets chosen!

I wish I could enter, but as you all know, I can't download any pictures!

So everyone who has dreamed of an African hunt, go register, download a good picture, and who knows - you may be blogging about Africa soon!

Best regards,
Albert

Okie Rednecks: Guest Post - "The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles"

Okie Rednecks: Guest Post - "The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles"

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Yo-Yos for Troops!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Yo-Yos for Troops!
© 2010 Albert A Rasch and
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
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Ok, I know what your thinking...

"What the devil are you up to Albert? Yo-Yos???"

As it turns out, that's exactly what I am thinking. Yo-Yo's.

I happened upon a broken Duncan Butterfly yo-yo. The side was off, and the axle was loose. As it so happens, I travel prepared. I brought some gel crazy glue with me, along with assorted a sundry other items that make your life tolerable in Afghanistan. (See my post: What You Need to Bring Overseas as a Contractor.)  A few minutes later I had a perfectly serviceable yo-yo again.

I remember that sometime around 1970-71 there was a Yo-Yo craze; at least there was in my neighborhood!  We all had to have Yo-Yos and many of us learned tricks like "walk the dog," "around the world," and "rock the cradle."

So, I was outside the tent in our compound, Yo-Yoing away the afternoon. Boy what fun it is to have something to do while the interminable hours drift by.

A couple of the other fellows whose brains had yet to be baked in their skulls stopped by, so I offered the Yo-Yo to each in turn so they could have some fun with it. We must have spent a couple of hours out there, getting the hang of it, laughing, telling tall tales, and forgetting we were hot, dirty, and far from home.

As a parent, you know the tell tale signs of boredom, frustration, anger, and fear in your children. I see it in our young military folks all too often. I can't tell you how many of these kids I have seen that are dangerously close to the breaking point. All they need is something to distract them from their daily drudgery.

Therein lies my idea.

I would like for you to forward a Yo-Yo or two to me, so that I may distribute them to the young men and women that are out here sucking up dust and dodging bullets. If you have never sent anything to a deployed service member before, let me tell you that it is a one of their greatest pleasures to receive a gift from the states from someone they don't know. It just makes their day!

I hope many of you will be inclined to take a moment out of your day and box one up. I'll let you know who received it and take a picture or two and post it on TROC. Make sure you put a slip of paper inside with your name and email so I can let you know it has arrived, and so the service member can thank you too! It's a little thing, a Yo-Yo is, but it can mean the world sometimes.

My address is:
Albert A Rasch


One more thing if you don't mind. I want to ask all of my fellow bloggers to please link to this post, or even better, email me and I will send you the html of this post for a guest post on your blog! I sure would appreciate it!

I want to thank you in advance for giving this some thought. And for those of you that will forward a YoYo, I can't thank you enough for the kindness you are exhibiting. Believe you me, you will make a service member's day!

Benefactors of The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Yo-Yos for Troops!

Rick Kratzke of Whitetail Woods has graciously posted this post on his blog! Not only that, but he has offered to send a Yo-Yo to the troops! Well done my friend! Guest Post from Afghanistan

With regards, your friend,
Albert A Rasch
Member: Kandahar Tent Club
The Hunt Continues...

Ben G. Outdoors: Meet Scott LaCoe Owner of Ghillie Suit Source

Looking for Ghillie suit? Ben G Outdoors has a great interview with Scott LaCoe of Gillie Suit Source.

Ben G. Outdoors: Meet Scott LaCoe Owner of Ghillie Suit Source

Whitetail Woods: Definition for Accura is Accuracy

Whitetail Woods: Definition for Accura is Accuracy

Whitetail Woods: Orange Peel adhesive bullseye targets 8" Bullseye

Rick Kratzke of Whitetail Woods reviews the Orange Peel Adhesive Targets.

Whitetail Woods: Orange Peel adhesive bullseye targets 8" Bullseye

Whitetail Woods: A give-away for the Beginner or Veteran Black Powder Shooter

Rick Kratzke of the Blog Whitetail woods has a great CVA Wolf BP Rifle to give away.

Whitetail Woods: A give-away for the Beginner or Veteran Black Powder Shooter

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Making a Powder Horn Pt II: A Chronicles' Project

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Making a Powder Horn Pt II: A Chronicles' Project