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I'm not superstitious, but.... #6686267
12/07/19 08:52 PM
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North Central Idaho
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Was setting wolf traps today in a new spot about 70 miles out of town. Area was an old flat that served as a gravel pit decades ago, long since grown over. Wolves travel thru pretty regular now. I decided on setting at the base of a draw leading into to area and stared at it a bit, looking for the "perfect" spot. The base of one of the trees jumped out at me, a nice sheltered area perfect for a dirthole. I started digging my trap bed and out popped this little plastic dog that was buried about an inch deep....right where I just sank my pounder. Now that is just freaky!!! Not sure if its a good omen or not!?!?! Guess time will tell....

Spot was about 1/4 mile behind a locked gate. No indication of it being any sort of old camp or grave or anything. Just a random tree....like I said, freaky.

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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686272
12/07/19 08:58 PM
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Maybe a geocache?



Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686273
12/07/19 09:00 PM
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That's freaky deaky man!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686279
12/07/19 09:12 PM
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some of yall find weird things. I just find broken glass..lol


"If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough"
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686293
12/07/19 09:30 PM
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If the dog isnt in the same place in the morning as you leave it in tonight I'd start worrying

Last edited by Yes sir; 12/07/19 09:31 PM.
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Yes sir] #6686300
12/07/19 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Yes sir
If the dog isnt in the same place in the morning as you leave it in tonight I'd start worrying


Under his pillow????


formerly posting as white dog
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Yes sir] #6686302
12/07/19 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Yes sir
If the dog isnt in the same place in the morning as you leave it in tonight I'd start worrying

grin


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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686303
12/07/19 09:37 PM
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I'm not sure which I'd me more concerned about, him leaving under his pillow tonight or finding it under his pillow in the morning. Lol

Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686321
12/07/19 09:48 PM
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I have came to the conclusion that you guys( jumper) toss random things out of your planes while inrought. Found a lot of golf balls way out in the wilderness. Personally I think that is a good omen from the k9 perspectives. Jon


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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686341
12/07/19 10:03 PM
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Likely lost from a fellow lawn dart.


I have nothing clever to put here.





Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686350
12/07/19 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jumperzee
Was setting wolf traps today in a new spot about 70 miles out of town. Area was an old flat that served as a gravel pit decades ago, long since grown over. Wolves travel thru pretty regular now. I decided on setting at the base of a draw leading into to area and stared at it a bit, looking for the "perfect" spot. The base of one of the trees jumped out at me, a nice sheltered area perfect for a dirthole. I started digging my trap bed and out popped this little plastic dog that was buried about an inch deep....right where I just sank my pounder. Now that is just freaky!!! Not sure if its a good omen or not!?!?! Guess time will tell....

Spot was about 1/4 mile behind a locked gate. No indication of it being any sort of old camp or grave or anything. Just a random tree....like I said, freaky.

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im not sure... perhaps trash thrown in old gravel pit.... id be worried too... im not supersticious but one time i was driving through a loop in a trailer court.... a big black cat AND I MEAN A BIG BLACK CAT walked out in front of me... i mean i could see the muscles in his back as he strutted across while looking me in the eyes !!!! i mean it was just too easy to back in a driveway and go back around !!


The only place you find free cheese is in a mousetrap !
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Hydropillar] #6686781
12/08/19 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydropillar
Originally Posted by Jumperzee
Was setting wolf traps today in a new spot about 70 miles out of town. Area was an old flat that served as a gravel pit decades ago, long since grown over. Wolves travel thru pretty regular now. I decided on setting at the base of a draw leading into to area and stared at it a bit, looking for the "perfect" spot. The base of one of the trees jumped out at me, a nice sheltered area perfect for a dirthole. I started digging my trap bed and out popped this little plastic dog that was buried about an inch deep....right where I just sank my pounder. Now that is just freaky!!! Not sure if its a good omen or not!?!?! Guess time will tell....

Spot was about 1/4 mile behind a locked gate. No indication of it being any sort of old camp or grave or anything. Just a random tree....like I said, freaky.

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im not sure... perhaps trash thrown in old gravel pit.... id be worried too... im not supersticious but one time i was driving through a loop in a trailer court.... a big black cat AND I MEAN A BIG BLACK CAT walked out in front of me... i mean i could see the muscles in his back as he strutted across while looking me in the eyes !!!! i mean it was just too easy to back in a driveway and go back around !!


grin


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: The Possum Man] #6686792
12/08/19 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by The Possum Man
some of yall find weird things. I just find broken glass..lol



Heck I'm lucky to find the things I'm supposed to have along in my gear.

Osky


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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686805
12/08/19 11:07 AM
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I don't believe in superstition. I think its unlucky


Let's go Brandon

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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686946
12/08/19 01:39 PM
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Could be what caught your eye as a great place, also caught someone elses eye as a great place.
Not sure of the upland oportunities in that area.
Possibly a resting place for a favorite hunting partner.

Original owner probably did this with many positive emotions

I'd call it a Lucky Charm.
Expect great things ahead. Way beyound a lucky choice for a set to be placed.

But then again maybe some operator at the old strip just dropped it ???
Doubt it.


"Some Domestication Required "



Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6686993
12/08/19 02:22 PM
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Was it under a dogwood tree ?


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Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: white17] #6687011
12/08/19 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by white17
Was it under a dogwood tree ?

Lol, your whit makes me giggle.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: Jumperzee] #6687125
12/08/19 04:48 PM
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I suspect if you kept digging down there you'd find the bones of a dog. Probably a little thing to bury on top of the grave. People do all kinds of things in old gravel and sand pits.


"And God said, Let us make man in our image �and let them have dominion �and all the creatures that move along the ground".
Genesis 1:26
Re: I'm not superstitious, but.... [Re: white17] #6687194
12/08/19 06:10 PM
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Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
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Originally Posted by white17
Was it under a dogwood tree ?


grin If that's the case, he sure wasn't barking up the wrong tree ..... wink

Mike, that is a neat find. I had the same thought as Dillrod and NPCfed.

Isn't it interesting that certain landmarks are the focus for their own unique reasons .

Save that lil' setter figurine, Mike, add it to your successful history as a wuff catcher . It is a good find.

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