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  @bradfulcher839526 күн бұрын

  Fun times

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  @michaeledmondson23992 ай бұрын

  Lost an Uncle during construction. A rock came off the canyon wall and struck the truck he was in.

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  @oldlinedude2 ай бұрын

  Wow that's terrible, Sorry for your loss.

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  @ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation3 ай бұрын

  Thanks ! This state needs a New set of bridges. Vs Stealing our wages/taxes on building B*ombs.

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  @kayakchrispy3 ай бұрын

  Now it’s closed 😢 cracked and unsafe

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  @oldlinedude3 ай бұрын

  Yep! It's sad, It has lasted a little over 60 years tho. Guess its time for a new one.

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  @mjinzer68813 ай бұрын

  That’s a cool video , I’ve got a cougar outside my bedroom window …no kidding!😂

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  @oldlinedude3 ай бұрын

  That can be a bit scary! 😧

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  @caveman197410 ай бұрын

  Lol A cub

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  @AnecdoteofaHoundsman Жыл бұрын

  Good stuff right there!!!

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  @adlerchavez2180 Жыл бұрын

  Mr. McBride, first and foremost thank you for your dedicated years of service to the the Line Trade/lifestyle and secondly for sharing this content with the current and future generations of lineman. I’m not a lineman yet(prospect working on going to lineman school this October) the wealth of knowledge, experience, wisdom and camaraderie you take with you is irreplaceable. Again thank you for this glimpse into the life of a Lineman.

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  Thank you for your kind words. Good luck hope you get into a lineman school.

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  @danielmoore1232 Жыл бұрын

  Awesome! I'd love to see this show. Hopefully someday.

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  @bruce2keys270 Жыл бұрын

  This took me back in time. Thanks ! Wish it was still named the "Big Blue Wilderness" !

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  @chasefrank8143 Жыл бұрын

  Damn I'd love to work with an old school line gang for a day.

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  @dougtaylor7724 Жыл бұрын

  That’s my idea of the perfect vacation. Does anyone do trips like that?

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  There are several outfitters that offer pack trips around Colorado. Just google Horse Pack Trips in Colorado and you will find them. There are some around Silverton and Durango that will take you on the Colorado Trail where we were. The Colorado Trail follows the Continental divide across the state. That was a perfectly awesome vacation for my Dad and I. Sadly that was the last horsepack adventure we got to go on together, as he has passed on since then.

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  @dixielandhomestead5874 Жыл бұрын

  Hi Mike, May I ask what is the best to of year to camp there? I have a brother that lives in Montrose, and I am planning a trip up there most likely for the coming summer.

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  Camping is good mostly anytime from around May 15 thru October. If you like fishing, early spring is best or October is good for fly fishing. I try to avoid camping during holidays because a lot of people camp then and it can be difficult to find a good spot away from other campers.

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  @sbsfilmve1529 Жыл бұрын

  Hola Mike saludos desde Venezuela, algo lejano aunque estoy más al sur de América en Chile actualmente trabajando en el área Eléctrica, estaría encantado de estar aprendiendo de ustedes alla al otro extremo del Hemisferio pero el idioma es una de las cosas más complicada que veo, no domino el Inglés, igual felicidades en tu vida y por todo lo largo de tu Carrera

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  @johnclyne6350 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks Michael for your long service in the electric industry! I know you saw a lot in your day! I’m a power company distribution lineman. I’m in IBEW local 457. I’m getting near the end of my career though with 35 years of service. Posting really cool old video of the way men were men is very cool. I took pictures & thought that was cool? Your from the generation of iron men & wooden ships. I got to do my apprenticeship with folks like you years ago. Nothing seemed to faze them? Long hours under adverse condition & away from families. I took it for granted then. Now I fondly remember them after they are now all gone.

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  Thank you John for your service also in the industry. I served my apprenticeship in Connecticut local 42. I like being retired but do miss the good men I worked with and the camaraderie we had. I'm still in contact with some but many have passed on and I too have many fond memories of them.

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  @johnclyne6350 Жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude Local 42? Are you from CT? I know a retiree who started on a dynamite crew for Bross Construction doing transmission work back in the seventies. He’s a personal friend of mine. He went by the nickname of “Cookie”. His wife Judy is retired from the hall’s office? You might know them? Funny if if you did?

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  Im from Colorado. I went through the apprenticeship there because thats where they were needing apprentices at the time. I don't remember them, I never worked for Bross. In the seventies I was working transmission lines in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

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  @johnclyne6350 Жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude Well, Cookie’s given name is Erben Cook. A family name. Unusual none the less. He looked like Cousin ITT from The Adam’s Family.

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  lol Cousin IT.. I would probably remember him if I met him then.

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  @MattMorris4812 жыл бұрын

  Ahh the days of no FR.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Yeah, We wore mostly cotton back then. When FR became required the companies had to furnish FR shirts, pants and coats. Saved a lot of money on work clothes.

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  @MattMorris4812 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude that is true, we had to wear long sleeve’s when I started but not FR but they still payed for are jeans, shirts, coats and $150 for boots. I look at the stuff the guys have nowadays and the technology it’s amazing.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  @@MattMorris481 I agree the technology has really advanced in the last 50 years. When I first started they weren't using helicopters to set poles in the mountains where you couldn't get trucks, we actually used a team of horses to drag the poles in and set them. Also the linemen were lucky to get a bucket truck to work out of.

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  @MattMorris4812 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude some of the stories my dad told me not wearing gloves all kinds of crazy stuff he started in 1972.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  I was happy to see a lot of the safety rules come in, things like, we no longer had to ride in the back of a pickup to the job site and walk pole to pole without taking our climbing hooks off. Good luck in your career bro and stay safe out there.

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  @chrispena32772 жыл бұрын

  Thank you for the video. In the trade now as an apprentice, And it amazing to see history like this.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the trade. Good Luck and be safe Bro..

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  @alanschrock51052 жыл бұрын

  My wife and I were there several years ago. We enjoyed everything about the Saloon, the show and the food we ate, etc. My wife is a fan of all the old cowboy shows and movies. She got her picture taken with Wild Bill, who had a deep voice like Sam Elliott. This guy kind of hurts my ears, but he is doing a good job remembering all his lines.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  Love the old school videos. I got into the apprenticeship in ‘08. I was the last class to learn free climbing before the buck squeeze. I do miss free climbing but all safety rules are written in blood unfortunately. Just needed to adjust to the times. Thanks for paving the way brother

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it. Yes the safety rules are all necessary. I always tried my best to follow them, Probably what kept me in the game for so long.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude I’ve learned that you never see old timers who are fast and hot shots. The only way to make it to retirement is to work smart efficient and safe. Enjoy retirement brother.

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  @theghostfinder56302 жыл бұрын

  So long ago I miss yawl❤

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  @alluhatorrrez37242 жыл бұрын

  The GOOD OLE DAYS!!

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  @babywearingunicorn87602 жыл бұрын

  Love it!

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Glad you like it.

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  @theghostfinder56302 жыл бұрын

  Them good ole videos good ole times.

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  @kaymyhri19862 жыл бұрын

  LOVED THIS!!! Love that you added some rock music too! 👏👏🙏

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Thank you Kay! Glad you liked it.

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  @dsanmiguel792 жыл бұрын

  Where do I get one

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  There are different brands available, this is an older model. Check them out with an internet search.

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  @scornell662 жыл бұрын

  That's fantastic...thanks for sharing!!!

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  My pleasure!

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  @georgewastaken2 жыл бұрын

  So badass. I hope to get my call for the apprenticeship soon. Seems the interest is exceeding the demand for apprentices at the moment.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Good luck, hope you get your call soon.

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  @gam9970 Жыл бұрын

  Did you ever receive it?

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  @georgewastaken Жыл бұрын

  @@gam9970 yup 3rd step Apprentice 🤘🏼🤘🏼

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  @oldlinedude Жыл бұрын

  That's Awesome, Congratulations. Stay Safe my friend.

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  @ravangaming13562 жыл бұрын

  Which state And were there mountain lions in texas back then

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  That was in Nevada. I'm not sure if there were lions in Texas back then, I'm not sure if there are lions in Texas now days.

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  @InterviewsStoriesandTales Жыл бұрын

  Yeah Texas has had and still does have a good population of lions

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  @jacktrout58076 ай бұрын

  I imagine west Texas has plenty of mtn lions

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  @tylerranes93912 жыл бұрын

  Is an apprentice able to get into helicopter work?

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Apprentices don't normally get to choose what jobs they go on, but they are sent on helicopter jobs when available. I trained several apprentices on helicopter jobs. The two men, on the helicopter skids, at the end of this video were Apprentices.

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  When you finish the Apprenticeship you are qualified to work on helicopter jobs when they are available, weather you have experience on them or not.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  Awesome

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks, glad you liked it.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude our backyard machines have changed quite a bit even since I started.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  What year was this??

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  This was the spring of 1997

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  @desireacrocker29313 жыл бұрын

  I must know, did the petunias survive?

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  I'm not sure. I didn't stick around to see. But I did plant them back where they were. 😊

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  @desireacrocker29313 жыл бұрын

  So cool!

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Glad you liked it!!

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  @Lovinmusic413 жыл бұрын

  That’s what’s called a SEVERE drought!

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Yeah hopefully we will get more snow this year than last winter.

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  @theghostfinder56303 жыл бұрын

  good thing to have something to pull up post. You made that look to easy.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Yes, thanks

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  @theghostfinder56303 жыл бұрын

  One way of doing it. Pam and I moved to Farmington, NM at Lee Acres RV park by Sun Ray casino. So we not far from you and Lorinda.

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  @samrichardson26413 жыл бұрын

  Vibes

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  @OnlyFinssCharters3 жыл бұрын

  Simple, yet beautiful times!

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Yes indeed!

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  @zype2da9043 жыл бұрын

  I stopped at this bar and seen this show a couple weeks ago while on vacation to see Mt Rushmore and Badlands. Had a few drinks to unwind and this man did a great job giving the history of Wild Bill. The bar had some nice pictures and decorated very well. Afterwards we went to the cemetery which is only a few blocks away. I would highly recommend if you are in the area. There is a small museum in Deadwood I found interesting as well.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Lots of interesting things to see in that area. We spent 4 days there and had a great time. Hope to go back again soon.

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  @lazcast36183 жыл бұрын

  Awesome

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thanks laz cast Glad you enjoyed it.

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  @theghostfinder56303 жыл бұрын

  That looks like some dangerous work. I'm not scared of heights it the sudden stop. lol

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  LOL I'm scared of Heights AND Electricity!

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude me too and I’m also a lineman hahahaha

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  Guys were so so much faster moving around that tower free climbing

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  @oldlinedude2 жыл бұрын

  I have been an IBEW member since 1969 retired after working 48 years in the trade and never had anyone fall off a tower on any job I was on. When the two lanyard thing started I hated climbing towers with it, It wore me out by the time I reached the top. Clipping in, and out constantly and the lanyards catching on everything.

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  @linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude thanks for your service brother. I got into the Ibew local 1049 Long Island New York back in ‘08. Love this trade. I have actually not done any tower work. Mainly all distribution work. I’ve climbed by 90’ wood poles which I loved. Started when it was still free climbing and have now adjusted to the buck squeeze. Is what it is.

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  @theghostfinder56303 жыл бұрын

  Good video now it's tracking time. Take care bro keep my sister safe, I know you will. God Bless

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thank you, I will

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  @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm32913 жыл бұрын

  I was 8 years old when this was filmed lol

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  You are making me feel old now, I was only 48 yrs. old when it was filmed LOL

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  @chazvalvo28403 жыл бұрын

  I've seen this show nicely done. I was also fortunate to have spent several years while in the AF living very close and visiting Deadwood on several occasions prior to the commercialization without all the casinos lining the streets it truly was as authentic as could be but pretty much a ghost town.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thanks Chaz. I would have liked seeing Deadwood before it got commercialized, but I did enjoy visiting there, and hope to get a chance to go again.

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  @chazvalvo28403 жыл бұрын

  @@oldlinedude If you would love to go back then I have to tell you about a very similar but not so famous fully intact honest to gosh ghost town population zero That I found quite literally by total accident it was set back aways from the main highway that went from Rapid City to Keystone on the left side. I stopped on the way up to Mt. Rushmore to help a broken down motorist (I can only assume that we were nicer to each other before cell phones and the internet redefined how we interact with each other as I have been rescued a few times myself while the 3 years stationed at Ellsworth in SD no questions asked pretty much the first car that would pass stoped and helped and happy to do it.) Anyways. While helping a lady change a flat tire it must have been the exact right time of the year to see down in the valley through the trees after the leaves fell I caught a glimpse of what I thought was a shed of some type upon further snooping it was a entire dirt street with vacant builds on each side I have to tell you it was like going back in time sans people one of the buildings was obviously a old 1 room school house in which a partial alphabet lesson was still visible and the little desks and chairs each building had looked as if all the town just stoped what they were doing and left. There were such things as old steamer trunks cast iron skillets empty old liquor bottles and so on I'm happy I got to explore it but it got a bit scary as it was getting dark out there were no roads leading in or out and only accessable on foot that is probably the best reason that it was still so complete I'm by no means an antique Expert but I know from putzing around Rapid in the used/ antique furniture store the same exact kind of items were selling for pretty high prices even if you could bargain with the owner and just pay half price that was still kind of exspensive.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  @@chazvalvo2840 That would be awesome to run across an old town like that. I have visited several Ghost Towns in several States and never been disappointed . If I can get a chance to go back up to SD I will definitely see if I can find the one you are talking about. I'll go in the fall so I can maybe see that shed. I'll put it on my Bucket List. Also Thank You Chaz for your service in the A.F.

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  @kaymcbride33213 жыл бұрын

  Great! Tom and I enjoyed this!

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it!

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  @martybeard11353 жыл бұрын

  Great video Mike! That’s from a time when men were men, do you know who these ol cowboys/cat hunters were?

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thanks Marty I agree these ol boys were tough. These guys were friends of my Dad. I don't remember their names,( I was only 11) But the guy on the horse with the Cat Guided Cougar Hunts out of Pioche Nv. and advertised in Field and Stream and Outdoor Life Magazines.

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  @ElishaPercival3 жыл бұрын

  Awesome

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thanks Elisha!

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  @theghostfinder56303 жыл бұрын

  Good video Mike Been nice to go hunting with you. But no money for gas. have 30.06 and ammo. I would like to see the family again before I die Miss everybody very muck and tell Lorinda her brother says HI love her and miss her. I deleted facebook account.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thanks Ghost finder, I'll be sure to tell her.

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  @TheReefRobber3 жыл бұрын

  New sub here from Oregon.

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  @oldlinedude3 жыл бұрын

  Thank you Earl.

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  @nightwave37824 жыл бұрын

  Neat video really enjoyed it

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  @oldlinedude4 жыл бұрын

  Glad to hear it