WOW...What A Great Idea!

Every once and a while I see something worth passing along and the following is a real winner. I hope you don't need to use it, but if you do.....here you go!

If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someones evil plans for you

Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before.

I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat ...

On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.

Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.

Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."

Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades.

It's also one he wants everyone to hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.

"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out."

Maybe even save a life.



Wasp Spray
A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.

The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use.

Get Out the Shotgun!

We were away this past weekend on a camping trip. We had a great time at Sands Country Cove near Butterfield,MN.
When returned to Coyote Ridge Sunday, I checked the trail camera to see what kind of activity we had Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The following picture is disturbing!

Ben and Anna, always doing something crazy :), decided to activate the camera.
We did capture some other wildlife, in the form of deer.




We are still keeping our fingers crossed for catching a coyote on the trail camera. The waiting game continues.
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Deer and Raccoons....They are Everywhere

I knew we had lots of wildlife wandering the woods here at Coyote Ridge, but I didn't know it was as plentiful as it is.
Last night we had the wild cat, deer and raccoons sharing camera time.




Still waiting for that illusive coyote to appear before the trail camera.
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Squirrel Doing Tricks

You just never know what you will see when you tune in to this site.
Ladies and gentlemen, today's featured act was caught on my trail camera here at Coyote Ridge.
This little rodent put on quite a show by doing a hand stand for our viewing pleasure. Click on pic for a better view.

Thank you Mr. Squirrel for the entertainment.
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My brother Paul was camping this past weekend near Des Moines,Iowa and sent this picture of his rig through his cell phone.

You just have to love the technology while "roughing it".

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A Few Questions Answered

I have had several people ask me what kind of camera we are using to take the outdoor pictures. Always aiming to please, I will do my best to explain.

Small enough to fit in your palm, yet big on technology. Lightning-fast trigger speed at less than one second. Multi-image mode can capture one to three images per trigger. Functions up to six months on a single set of four AA batteries or 12 months on eight AA batteries (batteries not included). Day/night autosensor. High-quality, full-color resolution options from 3.0 megapixels to 5.0 megapixels. Crisp VGA videos at 16 fps and QVGA video at 20 fps. Programmable video lengths from one second to 60 seconds. Interval trigger is programmable for between one-second and 60-minute shots. It has 24 infrared nightvision LEDs with a flash range out to 45 ft. The PIR sensor is motion-activated out to 45 ft. and it has adjustable settings (low/med/high). Time-lapse mode. Adjustable web belt and 1/4-20 socket. Functions in extreme temperatures from -5°F to 140°F. SD card slot with a 2GB capacity. Includes a FREE 512MB SD memory card.
Camo Pattern: Realtree® AP HD®

How about that for a cut and paste description right off Cabela's website?

I have been very impressed with the camera so far. I am even considering purchasing another one to place somewhere else out here at Coyote Ridge.

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Look What The Trail Camera Caught!

The camera caught me red handed...red handed squirrel that is.


As always, you may click on the images to enlarge them.
After catching the squirrel (with bare hands of course) I snapped it's neck and deposited it's carcass in front of the camera.
The first visitor looked a bit curious.



Once dark set in, our normal visitors started coming out.


Then the party started.....


I have no idea what happened to the dead squirrel. We were in hopes that a coyote would venture into camera range and find a meal.

I will just have to grab another squirrel and see what happens tonight.

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