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Title: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Whip on August 05, 2009, 10:31:00 PM
Like many people around here, I devoured Mike Mitten's book, One With the Wilderness.  Mike has lived experiences many only dream about, and his dedication to his passion is unbelievable.

In one of the chapters of Mike's book he details some of the things he does to get in shape physically for the demanding hunts he loves.  One of his workouts involves wearing his fully loaded backpack while mowing his lawn.  What a great idea!  I dislike working out just about as much as mowing lawn, so I thought combining the two would take care of two undesirable tasks at once.  Brilliant!

I've just started my lawnmower workouts, and am already starting to feel the benefits!  It's amazing!
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Whip on August 05, 2009, 10:33:00 PM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/P1000043.jpg)

I can already tell this is going to pay big dividends in September.  Does anyone know if a lawnmower would be considered an ATV?    ;)
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Guru on August 05, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
:biglaugh:
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Post by: fatman on August 05, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
now that's funny....  :biglaugh:  

Good Luck in the Rockies!
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Post by: str8jct on August 05, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
that's hilarious!!!
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Post by: Oliverstacy on August 05, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
That is funny!

Josh
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Herdbull on August 05, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
Whip. I think you should read that chapter again and "use the quads God gave you!" Ha!
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Post by: D. Devall on August 05, 2009, 10:36:00 PM
now try it with a push mower!
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Post by: hogdancer on August 05, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
That's great, Thanks !!
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Post by: ChuckC on August 05, 2009, 10:54:00 PM
Why did I just KNOW what was coming Joe......

ChuckC
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Post by: GRINCH on August 05, 2009, 10:59:00 PM
That ain't right,funny but not right.  :biglaugh:
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Post by: joebuck on August 05, 2009, 11:09:00 PM
i don't get it...was his mower deck too high?
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Post by: Jedimaster on August 05, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
That's awesome!  When will you exercise video be out?  Can we order advance copies?  I'm so excited about this new system, I think I'll begin immediately!
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: geno on August 05, 2009, 11:50:00 PM
Thats too funny. where's the cup holder..  :biglaugh:
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on August 05, 2009, 11:51:00 PM
CLASSIC!!!!!!!    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: luv2bowhunt on August 06, 2009, 12:24:00 AM
Almost peed my pants... LMAO  :D

I love a guy with a sense of humor  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Zog on August 06, 2009, 12:56:00 AM
That was meant for compound bow hunting.
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Post by: Chris Surtees on August 06, 2009, 01:43:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 06, 2009, 02:06:00 AM
haaaaaa....good one man...  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on August 06, 2009, 02:53:00 AM
:clapper:
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Post by: Kevin Bahr on August 06, 2009, 04:13:00 AM
HAHAHAHA!  You caught me off guard, Joe.  Too funny!
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on August 06, 2009, 05:28:00 AM
Poor old Joe, retired one year and he's acting like a Wensel........
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Post by: leatherneck on August 06, 2009, 06:16:00 AM
I'm waiting to see Joe pushing that riding mower.  :scared:
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on August 06, 2009, 06:26:00 AM
That pack looks heavy........better put some more air in the tires
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Post by: Yolla Bolly on August 06, 2009, 06:39:00 AM
Man o man---ye got us all laughing here.
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Post by: 2treks on August 06, 2009, 06:50:00 AM
Funny Stuff Joe, 'bout spewed coffee on the puter.
Purty soon You will be toten big bears otta the woods like Tom.(slow down dude,this aint a race)

I don't care who ya are, THATS FUNNY!
Chuck
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Post by: ethan on August 06, 2009, 07:04:00 AM
:clapper:
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Post by: PV on August 06, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
Thanks Joe!  :clapper:
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Post by: Tom Phillips on August 06, 2009, 07:42:00 AM
Joe,
I hope you had the CAMELBACK hooked up and full of COLD Beer !!!!
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Post by: d. ward on August 06, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
Joe your gone dude.You need to get out of the sun now Mr........bd
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Post by: Drew on August 06, 2009, 08:04:00 AM
I can't WAIT to see Joe's idea of "roughing it" ala Herdbull....
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Post by: jcar315 on August 06, 2009, 08:33:00 AM
Joe, That was laugh out loud funny!!! Nice way to start my day.

PS: Are you going to carry deer out of the woods the way Tom Phillips carrys bears out now????
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Whip on August 06, 2009, 08:39:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by jcar315:
 Are you going to carry deer out of the woods the way Tom Phillips carrys bears out now????
Ummmm,
No
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: matthewp on August 06, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
That is funny!
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Post by: Tater 2 on August 06, 2009, 08:49:00 AM
That made my morning LMAO funny!!


                   :biglaugh:
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Post by: Bryan pinick on August 06, 2009, 08:50:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Steve O on August 06, 2009, 09:20:00 AM
Joe,

Very funny, but sadly true.  Before I met Mike, I push mowed my 3/4 acre with an 80lb pack on.  Now, when I really need it, I find myself rolling along just how you have pictured   :(
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Post by: Tim Fishell on August 06, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
That is too funny right there!!  Joe you are my hero!!
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Post by: Jack Denbow on August 06, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
Good one Joe.
Jack
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Post by: Bear on August 06, 2009, 09:50:00 AM
That pack looks just right for a week in rugged backcountry. Plenty of space for a couple dozen doughnuts, a bottle of whiskey, and a carton of cigarettes. You might even fit a bucket of fried chicken in there.

And makes me wonder... Is it still "road hunting" if you do it from a lawn mower?   :D
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Orion on August 06, 2009, 10:35:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  Haven't had a laugh like that in a long time.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Walt Francis on August 06, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
Joe, Thanks fo the picture, it got my day started on the right track.
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Post by: Widowbender on August 06, 2009, 10:57:00 AM
Thanks Joe, I needed a good Laugh....   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:

David
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Barry Wensel on August 06, 2009, 11:30:00 AM
So now Joe will be able to "Whip" up through the "clear-cuts"? bw
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Post by: unclewhit on August 06, 2009, 11:31:00 AM
Whip,
Thanks for that, that made my day.  :biglaugh:
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Post by: beachbowhunter on August 06, 2009, 11:39:00 AM
Are you bringing that brush hog up to Unit 52??? Good one Joe!
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: elkbreath on August 06, 2009, 01:27:00 PM
don't mind me, just trimming shootin lanes..

good one Joe.  I thought this was going to be serious and all...
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Post by: Morning Star on August 06, 2009, 01:34:00 PM
All you're missing is a 12pk of Bud strapped to your pack!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: BRONZ on August 06, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
Very nice!  I was drug to shore "hook, line, and sinker"!
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Post by: bohuntr on August 06, 2009, 01:38:00 PM
Awesome Joe!!!  :biglaugh:
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Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on August 06, 2009, 01:45:00 PM
:p    :jumper:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Herdbull on August 06, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
Boy do I feel dumb! I always did it this way. Joe has brains over braun!
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/MittenM/hero/P1030006.jpg)
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: BobW on August 06, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Herdbull:
Boy do I feel dumb! I always did it this way. Joe has brains over braun!
 (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/MittenM/hero/P1030006.jpg)
show off!
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Post by: meathead on August 06, 2009, 04:18:00 PM
Somebody may have too much free time.
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Post by: Bill Kissner on August 06, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
Funniest one I've seen in a while Whip!!
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Post by: hormoan on August 06, 2009, 08:01:00 PM
Your killen me over hear Joe   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    That's funny stuff   :jumper:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: LC on August 06, 2009, 10:31:00 PM
Thats funny right there! For me to get ready for bow season I just sit watching hunting videos with my feet in a bucket of ice water while I give my kids chocolate candy! That my friends is watching wild life for real. Then I go out and drive my lawn mower on the bank of my yard covered in plastic greased down, set the parking brake and tie a rope to it and then start pulling. When I can drag it back to the mower  shed I'm ready for bow season!
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Post by: straitera on August 06, 2009, 11:45:00 PM
Purposely avoided this thread for days. My bad. Double throw down funny!!!!
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Post by: Caddo on August 07, 2009, 01:15:00 PM
I like the way you think, Joe! You available for consultation?  :thumbsup:  

LD
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Kevin Winkler on August 07, 2009, 01:35:00 PM
Joe, Your going to have to start selling that hat that holds the beer cans so that you sell that with a backpack for the total hunter workout system.
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Whip on August 07, 2009, 03:07:00 PM
I tried doing it like Mike showed this morning just hiking down the road....
UGGGHHHH!!!
That's hard!!
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Keefer on August 07, 2009, 03:07:00 PM
Joe,  You can't wear your bedroom slippers while your'e playing "Back Pack Boy", now get some real boots on...  :eek:
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Izzy on August 07, 2009, 03:28:00 PM
Is your mower blade left or right wing beveled?
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Post by: heartshoth on August 07, 2009, 05:12:00 PM
whip

funny stuff...couldn't help but notice some nice elk racks in the background...you're doing something right...i gotta buy a rider now...
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Post by: Ray on August 07, 2009, 05:49:00 PM
Best laugh I'VE had in awhile !
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Post by: LPM on August 07, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
I see Elk racks in the back ground........I wouldn't change a thing about your pre hunt work out.
Title: Re: Working Out Like A Herdbull
Post by: Killdeer on August 07, 2009, 08:02:00 PM
Got me!   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Killdeer    :jumper: