Not sure what the right answer is, but old coins are very cool. I bet that is a pretty awesome collection. I have some of my Dad's old coins and I can't see me ever getting rid of them, but I collected coins also.
Yes I believe it was a kit. I think he bought it already assembled actually, but has since changed the engine twice, lengthened the fuselage, built new wings that are longer and wider, re-skinned and painted the whole plane including wings. New prop, little tundra tires, tail dragger wheel...
I didn't draw this year, but should be back next year. I love hunting these little critters! The last one was with the Muzzle loader. Might try the pistol next year. Mostly just a great time to get out of the weather here at home and enjoy the desert!
This is as close to self built as I'm going in :) . My brother-in-law has built and re-built most of this plane. I'm amazed at his work every time we go out! A little off topic, but it is a pretty cool plane to me!
Bear makes excellent breakfast sausage. I make at least 1 bear into it a year. Just keep it simple with whatever seasoning you prefer for breakfast patties. My whole family loves it browned with eggs and cheese for breakfast burritos. My wife and my step-sons didn't grow up around hunting and...
That's really cool that you got yours with archery gear! We actually were a little let down at first about not having any pack out really, but looking back we'll take luck when we get it :)