Hello -- another montanan in your midst

I've been lurking in the shadows for months reading, watching, and waiting. It was a dark and stormy night ... when my wife helped me "birth" an avatar. So it seemed logical to introduce myself. I am 39 years old, an ex-contractor ( thanks bankers) , a father of three awesome kids, and a husband to an incredible wife. I get into bigfoot (have had encounters I will share), aliens, general conspiracies, and more importantly sharing my life growing gardens with my family. I like to stoke a fire in the sauna, drink a few beers, barbecue some good home grown food and live life as best we can. I am avid outdoorsman and look forward to teaching my sons and daughter my skills. I also look forward to sharing with you folks.

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Welcome!
Looking forward to your tales.
Beez

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Thank you. I look forward to throwin 'em down. It's late here. bed time

I also live in Montana

Welcome to ATS!

Welcome...used to live in Bozeman back between '95 and '97/'98 timeframe. Love that state and hope to one day be able to move back.

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Thanks for your kind words and handy information. I will dig through these resources. I look forward to the survivalist stuff, could be useful