My name is Seth, and I am a wanna-be hillbilly. However, I am not yet confident enough in my abilities to totally sever the ties of civilization, so like most of you, I will keep my day job for a while longer.
I am a camper, canoeist, survival enthusiast, primitive living student, fair weather fisherman, service rifle collector, malt beverage connoisseur, cheese lover, and self described eccentric.
I have a B.A. in history with a minor in philosophy, and a second B.A. in accounting (a logical combination).
My basic philosophy is that life is too short to take too seriously, so find a way to earn enough money to keep out of jail, and to have enough free time to enjoy what you love.
If you like the idea of being self reliant while having a good time in the process, then this blog is written for you.
Remember: don’t piss to windward, and keep your powder dry.
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February 20, 2010 at 2:53 am
Mr.Black
Man I just found this …GREAT stuff plan to visit often.take care
M/BK
March 11, 2010 at 1:10 pm
John Middleton
Seth… as a fellow Minnesota traveler… do you ever give classes or consider teaching some of what you have learned..?
Example: while the basic bow drill fire sequence is understood.. identifying and locating the right wood in Minnesota is not. Ditto for wild edibles etc.
Having someone from the same state show you the ropes would really shorten the learnng curve.
Best regards, – John Middleton
St. Francis, MN
March 20, 2010 at 1:57 am
minnesotahillbilly
I have done a little bit of teaching with the Boy Scouts; just general skill set kind of stuff. The problem I have with teaching this kind of stuff is 1) I don’t really consider myself expert enough to be teaching, and 2) I really struggle with trying to convey things to groups. I prefer the written medium as it allows everyone (myself included) to learn and explore at their own pace. That said, I hope to teach Wilderness Survival Merit Badge at some point.
Where in Minnesota do you hail from John?
March 22, 2010 at 10:19 am
John Middleton
Saint Francis, MN … 35 miles north of Minneapolis.
Your reluctance to teach is understandable and no one can fault you for that. For me personally online/written material is helpful but nothing like actual ‘dirt time’ with someone experienced… (still using camping tips from Cliff Jacobson taught 20 years ago) was just hoping to get some hands on training specific to Minnesota.
Well, as they say, no harm in asking… thank you for taking time to reply so promptly.
Best regards, – John M.
April 12, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Norseman
HB,
Ran across this blog post i my Google Reader, thought you might be interested.
http://www.hikinginfinland.com/2010/04/first-look-tenkara-fly-fishing-gear.html
Norse
April 13, 2010 at 12:34 am
minnesotahillbilly
Thanks Norseman,
I did buy a Tenkara rod about a month ago, but I have not had a chance to try it out (plus I am waiting for brook trout season to open). I will have to do a post once I go out and try it. Just with my playing around I can assure everyone that it is far superior to a sapling with a furled leader
. It seems to cast really well, and with it’s flex it looks like it will be ideal for bow and arrow casting – something that will be handy in all of the brush around the tiny streams I have been scouting.