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I'm lucky to get my rifle out once every 5 years. Archery all the way!
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Nice job, great camera work!!!!!
Went out to a local farm this afternoon to get a couple trail cameras out. THIS is why I lifted my truck and run 245/70s. I'm never going to do any hardcore off-roading but even on overgrown two-tracks the extra clearance is very valuable.
The AWD system did great shifting power where needed while crawling up a fairly steep grade, and the Hill Descent Control is a really nice feature on the way back down.
The Gear Pods in my Leitner rack are perfect for storing my pack and other gear.
I also threw in a couple photos of the newly installed Air Lift 1000 bladders in my rear coil springs. In these photos I was parked on uneven ground and you can see one side is more compressed than the other. I think the Air Lift does a good job of smoothing out the ride and providing a little extra support. I notice an improvement even on everyday driving on pavement.
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I see you omitted rock chips
I laugh because it hurts.....my front bumper is littered with them already.
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Fortunately I only have a couple chips so far. But yes get PPF if you reslly want protection against rock chips. Ceramic coating will not prevent that.I see you omitted rock chips
I laugh because it hurts.....my front bumper is littered with them already.
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I did paint correction via clay bar and then applied my own ceramic coating and wax - and to be clear none of that will really help with scratching either. Maybe the wax.
I passed on PPF. I will fill the rock chips for awhile and then probably give up. Hopefully the paint is now fully cured.
I still park as far away from everyone as I can until I get my first dent, then I won't really care anymore.
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This is why I ordered my 2019 F-150 with the chrome package. I know chrome probably wouldn’t work on the Maverick but it’s about the only thing that has a chance of repelling rocks and stuff.
I hate the sound of rocks bouncing off one of my vehicles
I hate the sound of rocks bouncing off one of my vehicles
hunting.................................
I do! Not to say hunting is a bad thing it was just never my cup of tea....but gardening. Oh yeah! Nothing more rewarding than harvesting some produce grown in the garden.
First harvest of 2023.
Mid summer harvest loaded up in the bed of the Maverick!
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Woulda been a shame if some 4-legged ruminant would have come along and chowed down before they were harvested 
yeah...huntining. I shot a American Kestrel when I was about 12. with a 22 rifle, took 18 shells loaded through the side of the stock. I took a long shot of a silhouetted mid sized bird. After the hike over to where it lay...I was just shocked at the beauty of it. Haven't shot a bird or anything else since. Yeah, call me what you will..............
Rabbit and deer scram to the rescue! A 25lb bucket ain't cheap but it is cheaper than being caught discharging a firearm within city limits!Woulda been a shame if some 4-legged ruminant would have come along and chowed down before they were harvested
https://www.amazon.com/Enviro-Pro-R...words=epic+rabbit+scram&qid=1692917795&sr=8-9
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Hey, that's great. Personally, I hate gardening. I can't keep up with the weeks. But I do love hunting, and I love to enjoy venison year-round. Your produce looks fantastic!I do! Not to say hunting is a bad thing it was just never my cup of tea....but gardening. Oh yeah! Nothing more rewarding than harvesting some produce grown in the garden.
First harvest of 2023.
Mid summer harvest loaded up in the bed of the Maverick!
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Well, the kestrel IS a beautiful bird. And not a game animal. There is, in fact, no season on raptors. They are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Not pointing a finger at you. Kids do all kinds of dumb stuff -- me included. I'm just saying that I'm not much for killing for the sake of killing. Nor am I just about the kill. But, if you hunt seriously, as I do, sometimes you do kill, and it is not to be taken lightly. I understand it's not for all, and that's OK.yeah...huntining. I shot a American Kestrel when I was about 12. with a 22 rifle, took 18 shells loaded through the side of the stock. I took a long shot of a silhouetted mid sized bird. After the hike over to where it lay...I was just shocked at the beauty of it. Haven't shot a bird or anything else since. Yeah, call me what you will..............
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