While I bow hunt exclusively, Philip looks forward to opening day of rifle season. He’s an accomplished hunter using both bow and rifle, but on years where food is more plentiful and the deer less reliant on our feeders, rifle opens up greater chance of success. Philip got a deer. He and I hauled her…
In October of 2018 we hauled the RV from Florida to Kentucky to provide us a more comfortable place to call home on Kowalski Mountain. This RV has opposing slides and even an electric fireplace that make it feel like a luxury hunting camp. Challenges on the Road Travel wasn’t without issues… we blew a…
I was so excited that Philip decided we needed to get pigs at the Florida House. We kept pigs when I was a kid, so it was exciting to have new ones around, I love the sound of a full barnyard! These little piggies will certainly mean a big harvest on the homestead. Scratching the…
Barbra-Sue’s very first trip to Kowalski Mountain was a quick overnight trip in a Uhaul. Philip had a small tarp shed assembled on the property to shelter supplies. I slept on a hammock in the shed for a few hours before sun up.I got my first experience driving the 4 wheeler. We explored a little,…
On our second date Philip took me to a local living history event. Shooting a long bow was one of the activities that visitors get to try. I hadn’t done archery since I was a kid, but when I hit the bullseye, I impressed Philip with my shooting that day. Somewhere along the way, I…
Philip and I met online a few days before Valentine’s Day in 2018. Since Valentines Day can be a difficult day, I had planned to take a long run in a state park, escaping into the woods. When Philip discovered my plans, he asked if I’d like to boycott the holiday together? We agreed to…
