Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Hello everyone. My Name is John. I am 48 yrs old. I live in the western NY area. I am a nurse by profession. And also have been a vol firefighter/EMT. My interest's include anything with the outdoors. Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing. I have been a survival merit badge counselor for the boy scouts. Have a working knowledge of bushcraft and always want to learn more. And for what I have seen so far on this site, it looks good. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theking648 0 Posted January 30, 2008 hello and welcome, i'm a 17 yr old computer wiz. i just love fly fishing and camping. if you want you can stop by the campfire and chat... cheers, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurkerool 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Howdy tatonka, welcome to the site. I was through your part of the world about 18 years ago. Beautiful part of the country. I vividly remember 5 deer running across the road and I split the needle between the first two and the last three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Hello Nurkerool, Yess they have a big habit of doing that around here alot. I had a big buck do that to me last night while driving to the store. He's lucky I wasn't going fast . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Dave. I haven't ever done fly fishing but one of these days I may. I like going bass fishing. I caught a 23 incher this past year that is being mounted. It's the biggest one I have caught around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurkerool 0 Posted January 30, 2008 The wife and I were in the S-15. I got off the gas and my bumper and grill's life flashed before my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theking648 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Dave. I haven't ever done fly fishing but one of these days I may. I like going bass fishing. I caught a 23 incher this past year that is being mounted. It's the biggest one I have caught around here. holy hell. i don't go lake fishing but i do streams if you have watched World Fly Fishing Championships on OLN/VS it had and episode on the fremont river, utah.. and that's my favorite spot. also my great grandparents lived in bicknell, utah which is on the river. but if i get a float tube i might fish on small lakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivordan 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Hello!! I'm a Boyscout. Nice to have someone else from the organization.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Survivordan. Yes I was a scoutmaster and asst scoutmaster for another troop. Also was a member with scouts Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivordan 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Were you ever a scout, not a scout leader? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 That one was caught on a pond Dave. I don't fish Lake Erie much. Need a boat to really fish it. And that is one expense I can live without. So I do small streams and lakes. And ponds that I know hold bass in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigblue 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Welcome Tatonka. Western NY.... The Adirondacks by any chance? Great to have you on he forum. Have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Dan, I was a scout also. Went thru the ranks and then became a leader later in life. It was some of the best times I had. I went to the nat jam 2 times. And we sent a scout's to both the world and nat jam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 The other end of the state. But the Adirondacks are my favorite part of the state. And thank you for the welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcherofthewoods 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Welcome Tatonka, we are glad to have you here, and I'm sure you'll love it! Stop by the Campfire some time and chat with the "Regulars" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Survivor kid 909, I will do that. I like the site already. Lot of nice people and lots of info. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede 4 Posted January 30, 2008 Tatonka (buffalo) :wave: Glad you found us :thumbup: If you have any questions just ask anyone. Picture posting and videos are among our favorite. If you need any help with that Ill have my man help you. Happy posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearjunky 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Welcome you see holding the rank special mod mean i am the only mod. I a higher up than the admins. Oh welcome you my freind are speaking to a future pararescueman of the usaf. peace oh stop by the camp fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Thank you Swede and Gearjunky. And I will probably use the help with the posting of a pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holly 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Welcome to Wild Survive, John! It's great to see you here! :wave: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatonka 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Thank you Holly. It's a site definately worth belonging too. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede 4 Posted January 31, 2008 Tatonka if you look you are now a verfied user that means you can use the PM feature of the program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aligator 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Welcome Tatonka, I hope you enjoy. Great folks here. Regards, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antagonizer 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Welcome to the board Tatonka. Hope you've got lots of experiences, photo's and ideas to share. you're not far across the border from me, so we share alot of the same type of forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machine 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Welcome. Good to have you here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
