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jivey_21 · 07-30-2018, 06:35 AM

Nice

Darton · 07-30-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwc

I’m really only looking for one last year buck off your grounds....................Just saying.....He was a hammer toad!

Can’t wait to see what turns up on your grounds in the next few months.

Rwc

Really looking forward to the getting some great pics with the camera survey. Otis is still around, just frequenting the neighbors! The rut will change all of that

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Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Looking good Jay

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Working the dream as are you sir! Can't wait to see this years results

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Originally Posted by wingnut

Darton, the bucks are looking nice!

Have some really nice up and comers

We will see what the hit list entails once we get some of the camera survey pics back

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Originally Posted by jivey_21

Nice

Thanks for following along

Darton · 08-04-2018, 03:25 PM

I put out 4 cameras on Friday with nothing but hand corn to start my camera survey. I came to the station closest to the cabin today and out of curiosity pulled the card. It really is interesting how quick activity can occur from deer and with deer you have never seen! I have used this technique for years and you will get big deer that will frequent a hand corn sight and never touch a feeder!

KactusKiller · 08-04-2018, 03:31 PM

I have always had great luck with hand corn but unless you live there it’s hard to keep it consistent. I my land takes this to extreme. I am trying a directional feeder in hopes that if they don’t have to go under a feeder they will hit it more. I have a spin feeder, hand corn spot and a directional feeder all within about 50yds. Gonna see what the outcome is as to what gets hit and what doesn’t.

Darton · 08-04-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KactusKiller

I have always had great luck with hand corn but unless you live there it’s hard to keep it consistent. I my land takes this to extreme. I am trying a directional feeder in hopes that if they don’t have to go under a feeder they will hit it more. I have a spin feeder, hand corn spot and a directional feeder all within about 50yds. Gonna see what the outcome is as to what gets hit and what doesn’t.

Very true, I will be looking forward to your directional feeder test results!

KactusKiller · 08-04-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darton

Very true, I will be looking forward to your directional feeder test results!

It’s near the camp and we have been making all kinds of commotion this week with all the metal work. It should calm back to normal this week.

monsterspike · 08-04-2018, 06:30 PM

dang good deer there darton. that 10 must be 150+ and that 2yr old is gonna be a whopper.

Darton · 08-04-2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KactusKiller

It’s near the camp and we have been making all kinds of commotion this week with all the metal work. It should calm back to normal this week.

Standing by for the trials

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Originally Posted by monsterspike

dang good deer there darton. that 10 must be 150+ and that 2yr old is gonna be a whopper.

Thank you sir, glad to know a little hand corn brought the boys out of hiding! Looking forward to what the other locations might reveal

DUKFVR · 08-04-2018, 10:12 PM

Looking good my man. Sitting on the porch at the ranch now. Dry dry! Couple of nice bucks seen this evening. Daughter was working on the skunk population. Lol!

Hix · 08-05-2018, 06:23 AM

Beautiful frame on that 10pt

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wingnut · 08-06-2018, 08:23 AM

Very nice buck pics!

Darton · 08-06-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DUKFVR

Looking good my man. Sitting on the porch at the ranch now. Dry dry! Couple of nice bucks seen this evening. Daughter was working on the skunk population. Lol!

Not a better way to spend some free time

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Originally Posted by Hix

Beautiful frame on that 10pt

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Yes sir

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Originally Posted by wingnut

Very nice buck pics!

Looking forward to yours as well

Couple of more pics from the following afternoon!

Darton · 08-06-2018, 08:37 AM

After looking at some of these pictures I really need to take up donations for some new cameras

SFAbowhunter · 08-06-2018, 08:50 AM

Looking good, Jay! I really need to get back up to my place and check my cams in the next week or so. Keep posting the pics! Your place is really coming along!

Iamhooked · 08-06-2018, 08:54 AM

Nice bucks. It's amazing what shows when you hand corn a spot.
Donations for a camera would require a chance at Otis.

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Darton · 08-06-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SFAbowhunter

Looking good, Jay! I really need to get back up to my place and check my cams in the next week or so. Keep posting the pics! Your place is really coming along!

Really enjoying your journey as well!

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Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Nice bucks. It's amazing what shows when you hand corn a spot.
Donations for a camera would require a chance at Otis.

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Hand corning is a different beast entirely over feeders

I will have to set up a conference call with Otis to see when he will be available

Keep in mind the quality of the meeting location will be directly correlated with the quality of the camera

Adjusted the lighting a little on these two pics! When the cameras are lacking use software!

Huggybear · 08-06-2018, 10:49 AM

Nice 10pt and yes your cameras suck!🤷🏻*♂️😂

Darton · 08-06-2018, 10:52 AM

One can always count on family for their honesty

J.B. · 08-06-2018, 11:05 AM

good looking heard!

Booner Sooner · 08-06-2018, 11:12 AM

If they would take pics of this caliber of deer all the time I’d like to order a dozen of the sucky-cam3000’s!!!

Huggybear · 08-06-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Booner Sooner

If they would take pics of this caliber of deer all the time I’d like to order a dozen of the sucky-cam3000’s!!!

No need, I'll collect them and send them to you on my dime! I'm tired of straining my eyes!

lol

monsterspike · 08-06-2018, 01:17 PM

i suspected you okies of trick photography all along.

Darton · 08-07-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by J.B.

good looking heard!

Thank you sir

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Originally Posted by Booner Sooner

If they would take pics of this caliber of deer all the time I’d like to order a dozen of the sucky-cam3000’s!!!

I am currently running a special

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Originally Posted by Huggybear

No need, I'll collect them and send them to you on my dime! I'm tired of straining my eyes!

lol

Your generosity is greatly appreciated

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Originally Posted by monsterspike

i suspected you okies of trick photography all along.

I am actually surprised we made it this long without being caught

Rwc · 08-07-2018, 12:36 PM

When you get Otis on the "conference call" please patch me in.................................

Great looking bucks on your hand corn. And oh yea, your trail cameras need upgrading...ha ha ha

Rwc

Booner Sooner · 08-09-2018, 06:09 PM

In for the subscription to the live “Otis Webcam” as soon as it is available. Put me in line.

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:25 PM

These are two of my newest bow blinds! I have high hopes

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:26 PM

This is the recently mowed and sprayed food plot on the north called Black Pond!

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:28 PM

This is the top plot, recently mowed and sprayed for an anchor plot

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:29 PM

This is the recently mowed and sprayed stand next to the refuge called the back door

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:30 PM

Here is the recently mowed and sprayed bow stand on the clover plot

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:32 PM

I am tired

Darton · 08-17-2018, 07:35 PM

Did I mention recently mowed and sprayed meant today

Rwc · 08-17-2018, 09:49 PM

Looking great. I really like the looks of the clover plot.

Rwc

SFAbowhunter · 08-17-2018, 10:14 PM

Looking good buddy! I have a good feeling about this season for you!

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texasdeerhunter · 08-17-2018, 10:22 PM

Evidently you can run a tractor longer than your brother without breaking it lol. Looking good

Booner Sooner · 08-17-2018, 10:51 PM

Looks like you cobbed it pretty good. The Kubota got a workout. The clover plot is my favorite thus far but the back door may be the highest probability of catching the big boys crossing.

Iamhooked · 08-18-2018, 07:53 AM

Looks good Jay. I was planning on doing the same this weekend but it showed rain was coming. I am planning on next weekend.

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Booner Sooner · 08-18-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Looks good Jay. I was planning on doing the same this weekend but it showed rain was coming. I am planning on next weekend.

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Same here. I’ll be spraying the plots next weekend. Praying for cooler temps.

Darton · 08-18-2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwc

Looking great. I really like the looks of the clover plot.

Rwc

Based off of last years movement I have high hopes for this stand

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Originally Posted by SFAbowhunter

Looking good buddy! I have a good feeling about this season for you!

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Same for you sir!

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Originally Posted by texasdeerhunter

Evidently you can run a tractor longer than your brother without breaking it lol. Looking good

Very true, that man could sink a battleship with a rubber mallet

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Originally Posted by Booner Sooner

Looks like you cobbed it pretty good. The Kubota got a workout. The clover plot is my favorite thus far but the back door may be the highest probability of catching the big boys crossing.

The funny thing is the cameras have good deer all over, so we will see what happens

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Originally Posted by Iamhooked

Looks good Jay. I was planning on doing the same this weekend but it showed rain was coming. I am planning on next weekend.

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I had a window and took vacation on Labor Day weekend to get it all done and the rain held off

monsterspike · 08-18-2018, 09:02 PM

The funny thing is the cameras have good deer all over, so we will see what happens

[/QUOTE]

i believe you darton. would enjoy seeing those pics. even the non-deer pics are much appreciated. look good out there.

Ao1051 · 08-18-2018, 09:26 PM

... One Day....

Darton · 09-03-2018, 07:12 PM

There has been a ton of oil field activity around the ranch! I guess I should be thankful that they aren't on me

They should be moved on down the line in a month or so and it cannot come soon enough! The activity really has the deer moving sporadically

Darton · 09-03-2018, 07:22 PM

Friday was a long day, but turned out a success. I was able to get all of my food plots ready with the disc, spreader, and drag. This seasons menu is going to be a mix of Winter Wheat, Ladino Clover, and Arrow Leaf Clover. Rains started today and will continue on throughout the week so the future looks good

Darton · 09-03-2018, 08:03 PM

I was also able to procure another Cadillac Blind and got it into position at the location I call the Back Door. It will be replacing an old windowless sheet metal stand that had seen its better days. So,with stand work complete for the season I will have 3 fixed tree/bow stands and 3 Cadillac Rifle blinds to choose from depending on weather and time of the year. If last seasons leg work proves reliable all of these locations should prove their worth

If not I can always bounce around on my Lone Wolf

However it turns out, it will be a good time regardless

The time is near fellas! Wrap up those chores

Rwc · 09-03-2018, 08:32 PM

That red soil of yours looks like it will grow a heck of a plot. I have had some great luck with your clover seed choices.

And that back door blind/tiny house is going to work like new dollar bill.

Rwc

Darton · 09-03-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwc

That red soil of yours looks like it will grow a heck of a plot. I have had some great luck with your clover seed choices.

And that back door blind/tiny house is going to work like new dollar bill.

Rwc

I sure hope so! The fact that they are heavy re-seeders means they can live on for many seasons which is always a good thing!

I forgot to update you on the big spring plot and learned something very vital from that experience at this location. If you plant without spraying herbicide beforehand you will waste your money

Corrected my error with these fall plots so we shall see!

I have owned many different blinds, but this particular make has it figured out

Booner Sooner · 09-03-2018, 09:40 PM

I knew something didn’t feel right today. Now I know. I really hate to do this but I am compelled to call out a party foul when I see one of this caliber. That old set of office chairs in this new Cadillac blind is just not going to work. It ain’t right. That’s like wearing a big black felt cowboy hat after Memorial Day, like claiming deer genetics superiority based on state line, or like driving the wrong way on the turnpike when you are on a timeline.....it just don’t work. For your consideration I humbly present a chair more in line with that shooting shack’s pedigree.

That blind is a great addition to your place and is right in line with all the other improvements so far. First class. Well done, sir.

monsterspike · 09-04-2018, 04:23 AM

is that really a blind!?? i thought it was the camp house. dang you okie boys are baller!

God's blessings onto yalls season, boys!

thats better than good luck for your 411.

DUKFVR · 09-04-2018, 06:11 AM

Good Work! Those new blinds like you will be able to get some good sleep in them. LOL!

KactusKiller · 09-04-2018, 10:12 AM

Very nice!!

08-04-2018, 03:25 PM	#353
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	I put out 4 cameras on Friday with nothing but hand corn to start my camera survey. I came to the station closest to the cabin today and out of curiosity pulled the card. It really is interesting how quick activity can occur from deer and with deer you have never seen! I have used this technique for years and you will get big deer that will frequent a hand corn sight and never touch a feeder! Attached Images Last edited by Darton; 08-04-2018 at 03:27 PM.

08-17-2018, 07:25 PM	#376
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	These are two of my newest bow blinds! I have high hopes Attached Images

08-17-2018, 07:26 PM	#377
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	This is the recently mowed and sprayed food plot on the north called Black Pond! Attached Images

08-17-2018, 07:28 PM	#378
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	This is the top plot, recently mowed and sprayed for an anchor plot Attached Images

08-17-2018, 07:29 PM	#379
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	This is the recently mowed and sprayed stand next to the refuge called the back door Attached Images

07-30-2018, 06:35 AM	#351
jivey_21 Four Point Join Date: Sep 2017	Nice

08-04-2018, 03:31 PM	#354
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Seminole co OK, Navarro co TX	I have always had great luck with hand corn but unless you live there it’s hard to keep it consistent. I my land takes this to extreme. I am trying a directional feeder in hopes that if they don’t have to go under a feeder they will hit it more. I have a spin feeder, hand corn spot and a directional feeder all within about 50yds. Gonna see what the outcome is as to what gets hit and what doesn’t.

08-04-2018, 06:30 PM	#357
monsterspike Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016	dang good deer there darton. that 10 must be 150+ and that 2yr old is gonna be a whopper.

08-04-2018, 10:12 PM	#359
DUKFVR Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sorry Azz Houston & Young County Hunt In: Young County & Anywhere A Duck Flies!	Looking good my man. Sitting on the porch at the ranch now. Dry dry! Couple of nice bucks seen this evening. Daughter was working on the skunk population. Lol!

08-05-2018, 06:23 AM	#360
Hix Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Longview Hunt In: East Texas- Gregg Co., Cass & Marion Co.	Beautiful frame on that 10pt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-06-2018, 08:23 AM	#361
wingnut Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downtown Mahoney Hunt In: Hopkins County, SE Oklahoma & Old Mexico	Very nice buck pics!

08-06-2018, 08:37 AM	#363
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	After looking at some of these pictures I really need to take up donations for some new cameras

08-06-2018, 08:50 AM	#364
SFAbowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gunter, Texas Hunt In: Public Land	Looking good, Jay! I really need to get back up to my place and check my cams in the next week or so. Keep posting the pics! Your place is really coming along!

08-06-2018, 08:54 AM	#365
Iamhooked Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kaufman Texas Hunt In: Texas,Oklahoma and Kansas	Nice bucks. It's amazing what shows when you hand corn a spot. Donations for a camera would require a chance at Otis. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

08-06-2018, 10:49 AM	#367
Huggybear Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lumberton Texas	Nice 10pt and yes your cameras suck!🤷🏻*♂️😂

08-06-2018, 10:52 AM	#368
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	One can always count on family for their honesty

08-06-2018, 11:05 AM	#369
J.B. Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DFW Hunt In: Texas	good looking heard!

08-06-2018, 11:12 AM	#370
Booner Sooner Pope & Young Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Southeastern Oklahoma	If they would take pics of this caliber of deer all the time I’d like to order a dozen of the sucky-cam3000’s!!!

08-06-2018, 01:17 PM	#372
monsterspike Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016	i suspected you okies of trick photography all along.

08-07-2018, 12:36 PM	#374
Rwc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	When you get Otis on the "conference call" please patch me in................................. Great looking bucks on your hand corn. And oh yea, your trail cameras need upgrading...ha ha ha Rwc

08-09-2018, 06:09 PM	#375
Booner Sooner Pope & Young Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Southeastern Oklahoma	In for the subscription to the live “Otis Webcam” as soon as it is available. Put me in line.

08-17-2018, 07:30 PM	#380
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	Here is the recently mowed and sprayed bow stand on the clover plot Attached Images

08-17-2018, 07:32 PM	#381
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	I am tired

08-17-2018, 07:35 PM	#382
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	Did I mention recently mowed and sprayed meant today

08-17-2018, 09:49 PM	#383
Rwc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Looking great. I really like the looks of the clover plot. Rwc

08-17-2018, 10:14 PM	#384
SFAbowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gunter, Texas Hunt In: Public Land	Looking good buddy! I have a good feeling about this season for you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-17-2018, 10:22 PM	#385
texasdeerhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: East Texas	Evidently you can run a tractor longer than your brother without breaking it lol. Looking good

08-17-2018, 10:51 PM	#386
Booner Sooner Pope & Young Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Southeastern Oklahoma	Looks like you cobbed it pretty good. The Kubota got a workout. The clover plot is my favorite thus far but the back door may be the highest probability of catching the big boys crossing.

08-18-2018, 07:53 AM	#387
Iamhooked Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kaufman Texas Hunt In: Texas,Oklahoma and Kansas	Looks good Jay. I was planning on doing the same this weekend but it showed rain was coming. I am planning on next weekend. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

08-18-2018, 09:02 PM	#390
monsterspike Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016	The funny thing is the cameras have good deer all over, so we will see what happens [/QUOTE] i believe you darton. would enjoy seeing those pics. even the non-deer pics are much appreciated. look good out there.

08-18-2018, 09:26 PM	#391
Ao1051 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Spring Hunt In: Texas and Louisiana	... One Day....

09-03-2018, 07:12 PM	#392
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	There has been a ton of oil field activity around the ranch! I guess I should be thankful that they aren't on me They should be moved on down the line in a month or so and it cannot come soon enough! The activity really has the deer moving sporadically Attached Images Last edited by Darton; 09-03-2018 at 08:06 PM.

09-03-2018, 07:22 PM	#393
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	Friday was a long day, but turned out a success. I was able to get all of my food plots ready with the disc, spreader, and drag. This seasons menu is going to be a mix of Winter Wheat, Ladino Clover, and Arrow Leaf Clover. Rains started today and will continue on throughout the week so the future looks good Attached Images

09-03-2018, 08:03 PM	#394
Darton Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Eufaula, OK Hunt In: Oklahoma	I was also able to procure another Cadillac Blind and got it into position at the location I call the Back Door. It will be replacing an old windowless sheet metal stand that had seen its better days. So,with stand work complete for the season I will have 3 fixed tree/bow stands and 3 Cadillac Rifle blinds to choose from depending on weather and time of the year. If last seasons leg work proves reliable all of these locations should prove their worth If not I can always bounce around on my Lone Wolf However it turns out, it will be a good time regardless The time is near fellas! Wrap up those chores Attached Images Last edited by Darton; 09-03-2018 at 08:16 PM.

09-03-2018, 08:32 PM	#395
Rwc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	That red soil of yours looks like it will grow a heck of a plot. I have had some great luck with your clover seed choices. And that back door blind/tiny house is going to work like new dollar bill. Rwc