http://rankton.com/ranktons-blogBLOG RSSThu, 09 Sep 2021 12:02:24 GMTThu, 09 Sep 2021 12:02:24 GMThttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/and-so-it-beginsPosting My Journey to Wholeness weekly, to help me be more focused on My Self.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:11:47http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/and-so-it-beginshttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/archery-hunting-late-fall-minnesotaLate Summer, early Fall is the time to think about deer hunting. Archery opens before and continues well after rifle season. Archery season makes for planning all sorts of hunts.Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:56:01http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/archery-hunting-late-fall-minnesotahttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/he-s-home-recovery-for-both-of-usI had spent two days alone and fairly pain free. I picked up Kip from the hospital, and I was surprised at how much pain I received from him. He asked what he could do to help me, I told him, take more pain meds.I didn't realize how much pain I picked up from him. The additional pain was more exhausting.We waited for nearly 5 hours to get checked out of the hospital. I had a spoonful of Thai Peanut salad and one bottle of water; I hadn't eaten since yesterday afternoon. I thought it would beMon, 25 Jul 2022 01:26:17http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/he-s-home-recovery-for-both-of-ushttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/air-filters-help-arrives-and-a-smoothieWe got the Taotronics air filter yesterday and it works great! It's amazingly quiet; quieter than the refrigerator.The KokoFit air cleaner came today. I'm returning it, even before I completely unwrapped it.On the outside of the box it says to use 'the buckle' to move the cleaner; there is no buckle. Also, the filter has to be removed from the bottom. That means the device has to be lain on its side to replace the filter with no easy way to hold onto it when laying it down.I'm going to orderMon, 25 Jul 2022 01:12:51http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/air-filters-help-arrives-and-a-smoothiehttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/quadstar-is-working-surgery-next-weekWow, wow, wow, wow!My hip didn't hurt for most of the night, and hurt less than usual when it did start to hurt.My shoulder woke me up and I think I will treat my shoulder this morning. Trying to decide on where to place the contact pads.Also, I need to document what I'm doing in one place:I've had to cancel my workout appointments for the next week and a half for Kip's surgery.I'm hoping isolation is the endgame for having a COVID test so close to the procedure. I was thinking to go getMon, 25 Jul 2022 00:38:08http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/quadstar-is-working-surgery-next-weekhttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/trying-quadstar-ii-on-myselfTrying QuadStar II on myself, using NMS Therapy 4.Yikes! Almost painful, but I think my hip won't hurt as much.I'm actually happy with the results so far. Just the few minutes in, I can tell my muscles are loosening up.I'll be using this on my lower back, though I may try a different Therapy setting on my shoulder.I'll need to figure some way to clean and reuse the pads.Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:26:22http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/trying-quadstar-ii-on-myselfhttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/micellar-casein-protein-powderI started the Micellar Casein protein powder today with Welch's Passion Fruit juice.I blended it with 3 ice cubes, in Kip's ninja blender. The powder's not chalky and has no flavor. After finishing the mixture, I definitely feel full. I'll need to add fiber.As a meal replacement, I think it will do well. I'll have to try it in hot foods, like a soup or stewoup.I'm excited.Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:02:36http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/micellar-casein-protein-powderhttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/tikka_308“In helping me to simplify my choice, Kip pointed out the bullets were the same caliber: 30 hundredths of an inch, just the cartridges were different. Besides, 'dead is dead' if you shot the Elk in the right place.”Purchasing My Tikka T3How I came to own a Tikka T3 .308Shortly after Kip and I returned from Elk Hunting in 2003, I wanted my own rifle for next hunting season. The decision process went a little like this…First, for me: What was I going to use the rifle for; just for ElkMon, 17 Jan 2022 12:35:10http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/tikka_308http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/getting-a-little-more-focusedAfter eating more healthy, I found I had more initiative.When I'm not going to the gym, I need to focus on my core and shoulders.  Strengthen my core should help reduce my back and hip pain; shoulders will help me sleep better.  My shoulder pain wakes me up about every 2 to 4 hours.I'll look over the exercises in the Samsung Health app; some are actually really good for being free.I have leftover Angus steak and spinach, which I'm going to make scrambled eggs, spinach and steak for theSun, 24 Jul 2022 23:52:44http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/getting-a-little-more-focusedhttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/first-entry-of-the-year-archery-plans-and-thoughtsIt's a new calendar year.I'm going try to get least one day a week of practice; track arrows and plotting  accurately.I may not be using this app as it is more complex than I need. I haven't figured out where to find the individual arrow scores; with the other app, the individual arrow scores come up with the statistics charts.I'll actually use this app for journals entries as the other app only has a place for Comments for the specific training session.Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:43:06http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/first-entry-of-the-year-archery-plans-and-thoughtshttp://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/late_summer_fishingThe sun is high in the sky. The water has warmed up. The weeds have become thick. The water is murky. And the fish don't seem to be biting. How do you get those hot, slow moving fish to bite?Play it cool...Many anglers stop pursuing panfish once the shallow water bite ceases, but it doesn't have to be that way. Locating summer panfish shouldn't be intimidating and many times I’ve found panfish when I’ve been fishing for bass or walleyes.  Panfish will utilize deep water just like walleye,Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:04:06http://rankton.com/ranktons-blog/late_summer_fishing