Still Sick

Still sick, coughing and snotty.... pissy mood, avoid me if you can

Deer Pumpkin

Contest

Outdoor life magazine is having a contest for Halloween.  Can you please log on and vote for me?  The link is Here please let all your friends and family know, if I win I get a new crossbow!  Thank you all so much. 

Steeler Pumpkin

Flu.... freaking out

I may be off-line a few days, flu symptoms and an extreme sore throat... Hoping it doesn't become a respiratory issue.

It's already affecting my Dragon NaturallySpeaking recognition and I'm just too tired to be constantly correcting it. Talk with you all in a few days

Tuesday Thoughts, Transportation Inclusion

New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg has recently made incredibly offensive remarks directed at wheelchair users who want greater access to the city’s yellow taxi fleet.

Bloomberg stated that “it’s too dangerous” for wheelchair users to hail a cab in New York City and that most drivers would “pretend they didn’t see them”. He also said wheelchair users “sit too far from the driver to establish a dialogue” and therefore “they would not tip well”.

It’s time to call out the offensive remarks of Bloomberg by showing your support for a fully-accessible NYC taxi fleet. Sadly, only 231 of the city’s 13,000 taxis are accessible to wheelchair users.

Did you ever notice that the people who are against inclusion are always in the majority and receiving every benefit society has to offer.....

I wonder if the mayor's attitude would change if he was the person being discriminated against. Is it wrong to want equal access?

Penguins Pumpkins

LETS GO PENS

It's Friday

Accessible Vehicle

I would really like to have this Conquest made into my next accessible vehicle. It's an armored vehicle made in Canada, anti-mine, anti-riot and would make one hell of an accessible vehicle.

I wonder if some billionaire will donate it and have it converted with a ramp?  Please... help a Quad out !

SOA Tuesday Nights

This show gets better every time I watch it.... but then I have a thing for Reapers.  FX has some great TV programs on now.  What do you like to watch?  If its Jersey shore or Dancing with the Stars, move along... We are more like Men of Mayhem here

Pumpkin Skull

Tec Awards

This morning I had the privilege to attend the Transitional Employment Consultants, awards breakfast. I received the Donald Angelone Rehabilitation Professional award for 2011.

I would like to thank everyone who nominated me and all my friends and family for attending today's breakfast. It was quite an honor and I really appreciate all the kind words that were said.

I certainly could not advocate for others if a long list of people did not advocate for me first.

Nice speech but the hot dogs were the best part...

Yeah Baby

Favorite Season

I absolutely love this time of year, hunting season. I have had so much going on the last few weeks. The days hunting, getting out with friends and family have been incredible. I have already harvested two doe with my crossbow and I'm looking forward to getting a shot at a very promising eight point that I have seen a few times already.

It's also Pittsburgh Penguin hockey season! I had the opportunity to attend the season opener this week, the Penguins brought home a victory, the food was great, and the Energy Center was rocking!

Last night they lost in overtime to the Washington Capitals. I hate Washington almost as much as Philadelphia. Saturday night is the next game, I'm looking forward to watching them play. 

Fall is definitely my season, what is your favorite time of year and why?

Officer Derek Kotecki

We lost another police officer last night in the line of duty, Officer Derek Kotecki.  He was an 18 year veteran of the Lower Burrell police force. His K-9 partner Odin, had to be removed from the scene, he would not quit barking or leave Officers Kotecki's side.

You can read the story on the Pittsburgh post-Gazette Here . I have several friends that are in law enforcement and I have tremendous respect for the men and women who choose that profession.  My thoughts  go out to his wife, family and children.  

Todays Observer Reporter

Letter to the Editor: Bill confounds longtime hunter

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As a concerned citizen, I am writing to voice my opposition to House Bill 1854. This bill was introduced by Rep. Godshall on Sept. 19. This legislation limits the harvesting of white-tailed deer to one deer per hunter each year, and makes absolutely no sense as far as a game-management strategy.

As a lifelong hunter, I am very concerned with all the wildlife in Pennsylvania and feel this legislation is counterproductive to proper white-tailed deer management.

Accessible Hunter

I strongly believe that the Pennsylvania Game Commission should have the right to issue permits as they see fit. God knows we do not need some legislator imposing a statewide one deer per hunter rule.

The minute politicians get involved in anything it goes downhill extremely quick. There may be areas in Pennsylvania that need to limit the number of doe license, but a statewide referendum is asinine!

Call Me Mr. October

Thank you Dale Lowe for making this cool drawing !  I think this is fantastic and a great addition to the blog!  I feel like this is the week to tag a  mature deer!

Killer Ink

Pens Win 4-3

Last night the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Canucks in Vancouver 4 to 3 in a shootout! It's a great way to start the season getting a win on the road. The other great news is the Penguins scored on the power play not once, but twice!

I am really looking forward to the home opener next week. It's exciting to watch the puck drop on home ice! 

I think the Penguins are the best team in hockey (I say that every year) and I'm looking forward to a very exciting season. Let's go pens!

Where Do You Live

This simple diagram explains so much and very simply. Where do you live your life, do you stay in the comfort zone or do you step outside the circle and create change? 

I think I could do so much more to advocate for people with disabilities and improve my own community. I think I have spent too much time in my comfort zone, what about you?

The Guilty

I just started reading The Guilty by David Samuel on my Kindle last night. So far it seems like a really good read and I thought I would pass it along to you. What are you currently reading on your Kindle? Any recommendations?

Racks and Tails Magazine

Racks and Tails Magazine

I received my new issue of Racks and Tails Magazine yesterday. I would like to thank them for publishing my Accessible Spring Turkey Hunt. They did a fantastic job and I am very grateful that this magazine cares about hunters with disabilities and wanted to publish my story.

Pick up a subscription for a hunter or fisherman in your life. I'm sure they will appreciate having this magazine delivered to them!

Dog For Sale

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Excellent guard dog.
Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore, as there are no more drug pushers, thieves, murderers, or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat. Most of them knew Jethro only by his Chinese Street name, Ho Lee Schitt.