Tag Archives: traditional blackpowder

“…the next best choice…”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Two sizable flocks of Canada geese fed in the small pasture the previous night. An hour before, well to the west, the birds cupped their wings. A stiff east wind aided a gentle, almost mystical, descent. The geese took flight … Continue reading →

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“Wood Duck Morning”

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Delivering Another Fatal Message

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A fair measure of black powder trickled down the bore. The joyous stench of the last shot hung all about; white smoke drifted overhead. Nimble fingers rolled two, dry, brown, red oak leaves, both with their stems broken off, into … Continue reading →

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“Watching Four Canada Geese”

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Lashing Rafters”

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“…no thought for the morrow…”

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Snowflakes stuck to “Old Turkey Feathers’” barrel, yet the Northwest gun remained still. The small six-ponter stepped closer and closer, cross-wind, eighteen paces distant, on the mid-trail, down a steep slope. Large white flakes drifted earthward in the calm gray … Continue reading →