What's up today (bullchiting) thread.

the hawk police have chimed in......

 

I dispatched one once with a pellet gun, but it was during the fall when that poor guy was round as a barrel. He was probably thinking "ahhh, one last meal before I hibernate" so he went after my eggs in the coop. I heard him scratching and saw him clawing his way in so I went outside. It wasn't humane the way it happened. I can't exactly discharge a firearm in my neighborhood. Another lesson learned.

 

Yeah... those dog proof traps are real effective. I use a .30 cal air rifle and it does well and is still very quiet. The only thing is that after a while, you have a pile of dead coons you have to get rid of.

 

Birds of prey or raptors are in the same class as wolves, mountain lions and other endangered species............... or are they referred to as threatened?

 

Lol. This reminds me of a time a possum was in the compost pile (inside the chicken fence) at 4pm. It was full daylight and I was shocked to see a possum. The birds were all freaked out. I didn't know what to do so I poked him with a garden tiller like this-

I ran back inside to grab the air rifle but by the time I got back the possum was gone.

 

Nice spot

Terrific A Frame/ Shows like new! Great backyard! - Red Harbour, Newfoundland Labrador | NL Classifieds

 

Like the wood siding . Its coming out nice.. Good work.

 

That is a great house! Is that your place?

 

Nah, Just a place I found while browsing the classifieds

 

Thanks!

 

Why is the price so low for such a nice place. From the pictures you have shown, this place is well above average.

 

That was my thought. Looks under priced for how nice it is, I would have absolutely been interested in that house if I were looking. ...indian burial ground or just regular haunted?

 

In continuing with last year's executive decision, Connecticut once again moved opening day up by several weeks. Although fishing in April is typically more pleasant than in March, I'll take it! This is a good time of year to go, before the water gets too warm.

 

Not quite. Raptors are "extra protected" because they are migratory birds. If a cougar or wolf is going after your livestock or your family, then they are fair game.

 

Give Yourself to Prayer
By Lisa Supp
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.”—Colossians 4:2 (NASB)

There’s a distinct chiastic structure in Paul’s letter to the Colossians which ought not to be missed; for on either side, prayer is punctuated.

At the head of this letter, Paul greets the church with his characteristic wishes of grace and peace. Quickly, he transitions to prayer, assuring the church of his petitions for them (Colossians 1:9–12). Concluding his letter, Paul circles back and provides a three-fold model for prayer to help set the stage for our quiet times with the Lord (Colossians 4:2). Taken together, Paul’s instruction for prayer provide us the cannons with which we barrage heaven’s door.

Look again at today’s verse. The words in this three-fold model should be examined if they’re to be lived out in our prayer life. For example, “devote” isn’t a passive mindset. Strong’s defines it as unremitting care, meaning we never relax—we pray steadfastly. This steadfast prayer brings to mind David’s words: “I give myself to prayer” (Psalm 109:4 ESV). David gave himself because it was vital for him to connect with God. It’s been said that if God’s Word is our daily bread, then prayer is our oxygen.

And what does it mean to keep alert? It could include staying awake (I admit I’ve drifted off to distraction or to sleep while praying). But better stated, it means to give strict attention, to watch. It reminds me of a traffic cop standing in the middle of an intersection controlling vehicles. If that officer averted his attention, you can imagine the chaos! Prayer keeps our focus on God, deriving all we need from Him. Devotion to prayer ensures we or those we pray for are not overcome.

Finally, pray with an attitude of thanksgiving. Not just for what God has done, but for what you trust He will do. Because God’s plans are good and His ways are righteous, our prayers should reflect gratitude, trust, and stand as an act of worship.

The bookends of prayer binding this letter reveal God’s desire for us to stay in close communion with Him. This instruction and calling for prayer was not just Paul’s revelation from the Holy Spirit, but it was exemplified through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As Charles Spurgeon wrote, “If ever one of woman born might have lived without prayer, it was our spotless, perfect Lord, and yet none was ever so much in supplication as He!” He then adds, “Fervent prayer, like a cannon planted at the gates of heaven, makes them fly open."

DIG: What does this three-model prayer mean in your prayer life?

DISCOVER: How are you keeping yourself alert?

DO: As you pray, keep Paul’s words in Colossians 1:9-12 in mind and keep 4:2 in your heart throughout the day. Pray for our brothers and sisters, pastors, and their families.

 

Best policy regarding unwanted wildlife is "SSS".

The last S is the most important.

 

We were seeing Robins in the winter this year. They might be overwintering in the area now. Once it warms up there will be a lot more. Birds are chirping today and that’s a good sign. Nothing except our crocuses have looked like they’re ready to come out of hibernation. Once we see the slight greening on the mountain trees then we know it’s really spring.