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Although I do not have any children yet, strength training still makes all aspects of my life easier. It especially comes in handy when I am the one carrying one of my nieces or nephews!
The irony of avoidance: strength training for parents
On Saturday, my sister, her daughter, and I spent the entire day together. Our girls’ day included some shopping, lunch at Chipotle, and a two and a half mile walk while my niece got to try out … more
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Favorable fishing and weighing your catch
August has brought a taste of autumn weather with its welcoming coolness to the evenings and mornings, and some beautiful sunny days in-between rain showers and storms, filling our rivers and … more
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The Democrat recap
The Sullivan County Democrat golf tournament is by far the most anticipated event to play in. Teams are already calling Fred Stabbert (tournament host) to get in early next year. The dates have been … more
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New record for venison donations!
Hunters in Pennsylvania set a new record for donating venison to the Sharing the Harvest Program in the 2022-23 deer hunting seasons. A total of 235,532 pounds of venison from 6,201 deer and four elk … more
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Taking action before we feel like it is the key to changing our perspective about our situation and leads to the most fun and fulfillment.
Moving through mind games
On Sunday evening, I went golfing for the first time this year. One of my intentions for the day was to move my body in a way that would be fun, and as the day went on, golf sounded like a great fit. … more
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To celebrate Dette Flies 95th Anniversary, guest Fly-Tyer Jerry Coviello demonstrated how he ties his beautiful trout flies in the shop. Behind Jerry are photos of Winnie and Walt Dette, who founded Dette Flies in 1928, along with their daughter, Mary Dette. Winnie and Walt’s great-grandson Joe Fox, along with Kelly Buchta, are the proprietors of Dette Flies today.
Favorable water conditions, Dette Flies celebrates their 95th
Thanks to continued rain showers, evening temperatures in the 50s and daytime temperatures in the 70s, we are heading into the last half of August with rivers and streams in a favorable state. These … more
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Coyote contests ban based on emotion, not fact!
I was reading the Pennsylvania Outdoor News magazine and Tom Venesky had a very interesting column and I thought New Yorkers would enjoy reading it. Here are some of the highlights of his column: … more
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Waking up in the Catskills and starting work a few hours later next to the Empire State Building was an interesting experience, only able to be fully enjoyed when I prioritized my health first and convenience second.
Commuting health hacks
If you’ve ever had a long commute to work, you know how challenging it can be to stay on top of your health goals when a large part of your day is spent traveling. Not only does it take up … more
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CFFCM Programming and Events Coordinator Todd Spire provided fun and entertaining activities for children during Summerfest. Here the children were able to turn over rocks in the Willowemoc and find aquatic insects and bottom-living creatures.
Summerfest!
The first weekend in August brought perfect summer weather, cool mornings with warm sunny days, blue skies and just the right amount of cooling breezes, with rivers and streams still at   very … more
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"The Democrat"
The Sullivan County Democrat golf tournament starts today with 68 teams and 9 flights. Sean Semenetz and Joe Winski are back to defend the title for the third time in a row. In this county, … more
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NRA's 152nd Annual Convention!
The NRA’s 152nd Annual Meetings & Exhibits was held in Indiana at the Indianapolis Convention Center this past April. 77,246 NRA members attended the three days of events. NRA … more
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Playing softball and soccer again has brought me so much joy and helps me be my best self in all areas of my life.
How sports changed my life (again)
One day in the spring of 2018, I was sitting on the NJ Transit train making my usual commute to Manhattan for work. At that time I was traveling back and forth between Montgomery and Broadway five … more
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Former President Jimmy Carter reeling in a trout while fishing the Delaware River on his historic trip to the Catskills in September of 1984. He is an avid life-long fisherman and enjoys fishing with his wife, Rosalynn, well into their 90s.
Lee Wulff Conservation Award
This past week has certainly provided a variety of summer weather – sure to please just about everyone – from those who like “as hot as it gets!” as we experienced on Friday, … more
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Golf lessons
Golf is a sport you can play for a lifetime. It’s played by 8-year-olds, and it’s played by 80-year-olds. I see many kids and adults come to the Villa Roma and either hit balls on the … more
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DEC's next step courses!
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging hunters who have completed a hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education certification course to consider taking a … more
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Keeping our approach to health simple and consistent is the key to success and happiness, and the easiest way to start is by just going outside for a walk.
Three health non-negotiables
Staying committed to our health can be very challenging, especially with the endless amounts of information coming at us from every angle. Right when we’ve caught up with the latest trend, a … more
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Photo is of flying ants tied by Ed Van Put (pattern is in the column).
Here come the ants!
We’ve just enjoyed one of the best weather-weekends so far this year – picture perfect warm summer days with cool breezes, lower humidity and some blue skies – and slightly cooler … more
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Best mishits wins
I’ve been teaching people how to play golf for many years. It’s a game that warrants taking lessons. Golf is more fun the better you play.   We all hit bad shots but trying to … more
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Americans love camping!
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reported people prefer outdoor camping adventures and road trips because they are affordable, easy to access, and allow for flexible planning. Last year, 58 million … more
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Eating out is the most fun when I feel my best after the meal, and it’s important I make my food choices with that in mind.
Tips for healthy eating while traveling
This past weekend I traveled to Asheville, North Carolina for a bachelorette party for one of my friends from college. We arrived on Thursday evening and had a lot of activities planned before the … more
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John Apgar tying a Lightning Bug fly at the recent tying meeting of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild held at the Wulff Gallery at the CFFC.
It's wise to carry an (extra)terrestrial!
Recent rains have kept rivers and streams at a favorable above-average level over the past week, and despite warm temperatures in the high 70s and 80s with lots of humidity, the added volume has kept … more
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Rules of Golf
There are some basic rules a lot of players get confused about.   I’d like to try to make it simpler to understand. 1. Out of bounds. Like in other sports golf has an Out of Bounds … more
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Wyoming hunters support wildlife!
Wyoming had one of the worst winters on record this year, resulting in an abnormally high winterkill. Some estimates reported that the states mule-deer population could have been deleted by almost … more
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Making changes is always challenging, but staying the same is harder. Once you know you’ve made the right decision, commit fully and stay the course. Your future self will thank you.
How to know if you are making the right decision
Two months ago, I started working with an acne specialist from the UK. I’ve struggled with acne since I was a teenager, and it’s become worse as I’ve gotten older. Having acne is … more
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Raising rivers, rainbows and Royal Wulffs
Recent rains have helped fill our rivers and streams to a more fishable level; on early Monday morning, July 10, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls had crested at 581 cubic feet per second; which is above … more
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