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#91
The Tailgate / Re: Happy....
Last post by FinsnFur - February 09, 2026, 08:38:41 PMJesus Christ 
and I thought I had it bad being fed potato pancakes and Carnation canned milk.
and I thought I had it bad being fed potato pancakes and Carnation canned milk. #92
Fishing Photos / Re: Hardwater Heroes!
Last post by FinsnFur - February 09, 2026, 08:36:34 PMNever caught a trout through the ice in my entire life. 
#94
The Tailgate / Today in history 2-9
Last post by remrogers - February 09, 2026, 10:24:12 AM1864
Feb 9
Union general George Custer marries
Union General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Bacon in Monroe, Michigan, while the young cavalry officer is on leave. "Libbie," as she was known to her family, was a tireless defender of her husband's reputation after his death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana in 1876, and her work helped establish him as an American hero.
The two met in November 1862 at a party in Monroe, and courted while Custer was on winter furlough. After he retuned to service in 1863, Custer became, at 23 years old, the youngest general in the Union Army. George and Libbie continued their correspondence, and when he returned to Monroe that winter, their relationship intensified.Custer recognized that Libbie's good judgment balanced his brash and impulsive behavior. They were engaged by Christmas.
The bride wore a white satin dress for the wedding, which was held in Monroe's First Presbyterian Church. The couple honeymooned in New York, where they visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Custer's alma mater. After spending time in New York City, they settled in Washington, D.C.,and soon became darlings of the social scene. While her husband was in the field, Libbie worked to advance his career by hobnobbing with prominent Republican politicians. Her influence with some members of Congress was helpful, and possible crucial, for Custer's promotion to major general on April 15, 1865.
After the Civil War, Custer became a lieutenant colonel in the downsized postwar frontier army. On June 25, 1876, he and the 210 men under his command were wiped out by Lakota and Northern Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Libbie spent the remainder of her life building Custer's reputation and defending his actions during his final battle. The enduring legend of George Custer was due in large part to the tireless efforts of his widow.
Feb 9
Union general George Custer marries
Union General George Armstrong Custer marries Elizabeth Bacon in Monroe, Michigan, while the young cavalry officer is on leave. "Libbie," as she was known to her family, was a tireless defender of her husband's reputation after his death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana in 1876, and her work helped establish him as an American hero.
The two met in November 1862 at a party in Monroe, and courted while Custer was on winter furlough. After he retuned to service in 1863, Custer became, at 23 years old, the youngest general in the Union Army. George and Libbie continued their correspondence, and when he returned to Monroe that winter, their relationship intensified.Custer recognized that Libbie's good judgment balanced his brash and impulsive behavior. They were engaged by Christmas.
The bride wore a white satin dress for the wedding, which was held in Monroe's First Presbyterian Church. The couple honeymooned in New York, where they visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Custer's alma mater. After spending time in New York City, they settled in Washington, D.C.,and soon became darlings of the social scene. While her husband was in the field, Libbie worked to advance his career by hobnobbing with prominent Republican politicians. Her influence with some members of Congress was helpful, and possible crucial, for Custer's promotion to major general on April 15, 1865.
After the Civil War, Custer became a lieutenant colonel in the downsized postwar frontier army. On June 25, 1876, he and the 210 men under his command were wiped out by Lakota and Northern Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Libbie spent the remainder of her life building Custer's reputation and defending his actions during his final battle. The enduring legend of George Custer was due in large part to the tireless efforts of his widow.
#95
The Tailgate / Today in history 2-8
Last post by remrogers - February 08, 2026, 10:27:24 AM1978
Feb 8
New England digs out after blizzard
A classic "Nor'easter" storm that brought a severe blizzard to New England finally subsides on February 8, 1978, and the region begins to dig out from under several feet of snow. Over the previous 72 hours, some areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts had received as many as 55 inches of snow.
Three major weather systems all converged near the Atlantic Coast on February 5, and New York City was the first to be hit with a snowstorm. As the storm moved northeast, it stalled over Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, catching many of the region's residents by surprise. It is estimated that 3,500 cars were abandoned on Massachusetts streets and highways and several people died in their vehicles on Interstate 93 when they became trapped. A college hockey playoff was played at the Boston Garden despite the weather, and many of the spectators were unable to return home.
On February 6, the blizzard whipped up powerful sustained winds of up to 50 miles per hour with gusts of nearly 100 mph. Fifty-foot waves on the Massachusetts coast wiped out seaside homes, while further north, in Maine, waves destroyed three lighthouses and an amusement pier.
One of the hardest-hit communities in New England was Providence, Rhode Island, where travel became nearly impossible and Governor Joseph Garrahy ordered all businesses except grocery stores closed. Few of these stores had any food in stock, and eventually, supplies had to be airlifted in to Providence College. Similar conditions were found in areas of Boston, and looting broke out in some spots. Governor Michael Dukakis banned all cars from the roads because stuck vehicles were making it impossible for snow plows to clear the streets.
In the end, 56 deaths between February 5 and February 8 were attributed to the blizzard. Thousands more people were left homeless. In one tragic incident, a young child died after becoming lost in the snow–although he was only yards from his home, he could not be located. This was the worst blizzard to hit New England since 1888.
Feb 8
New England digs out after blizzard
A classic "Nor'easter" storm that brought a severe blizzard to New England finally subsides on February 8, 1978, and the region begins to dig out from under several feet of snow. Over the previous 72 hours, some areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts had received as many as 55 inches of snow.
Three major weather systems all converged near the Atlantic Coast on February 5, and New York City was the first to be hit with a snowstorm. As the storm moved northeast, it stalled over Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, catching many of the region's residents by surprise. It is estimated that 3,500 cars were abandoned on Massachusetts streets and highways and several people died in their vehicles on Interstate 93 when they became trapped. A college hockey playoff was played at the Boston Garden despite the weather, and many of the spectators were unable to return home.
On February 6, the blizzard whipped up powerful sustained winds of up to 50 miles per hour with gusts of nearly 100 mph. Fifty-foot waves on the Massachusetts coast wiped out seaside homes, while further north, in Maine, waves destroyed three lighthouses and an amusement pier.
One of the hardest-hit communities in New England was Providence, Rhode Island, where travel became nearly impossible and Governor Joseph Garrahy ordered all businesses except grocery stores closed. Few of these stores had any food in stock, and eventually, supplies had to be airlifted in to Providence College. Similar conditions were found in areas of Boston, and looting broke out in some spots. Governor Michael Dukakis banned all cars from the roads because stuck vehicles were making it impossible for snow plows to clear the streets.
In the end, 56 deaths between February 5 and February 8 were attributed to the blizzard. Thousands more people were left homeless. In one tragic incident, a young child died after becoming lost in the snow–although he was only yards from his home, he could not be located. This was the worst blizzard to hit New England since 1888.
#96
The Tailgate / Re: Ok, I'm ready.
Last post by nastygunz - February 07, 2026, 09:52:40 PMBrother said his gas furnace died, cost him 3 grand in parts and repairs. Don't have much choice in the matter when it's below zero outside.
#97
The Tailgate / Re: Happy....
Last post by nastygunz - February 07, 2026, 09:49:21 PMQuote from: nastygunz on February 07, 2026, 09:47:31 PMI grew up eating ground grizzlies. I think the first time I ate beef was in Boot Camp. I'm going to try and pop one in the spring and throw him in the crockpot.We ate alot of coon too and venison and bear year round 😉.
#98
The Tailgate / Re: Happy....
Last post by nastygunz - February 07, 2026, 09:47:31 PMI grew up eating ground grizzlies. I think the first time I ate beef was in Boot Camp. I'm going to try and pop one in the spring and throw him in the crockpot.
#99
The Annual LBL Hunt / Re: LBL 2026
Last post by nastygunz - February 07, 2026, 09:41:38 PM #100
The Annual LBL Hunt / Re: LBL 2026
Last post by nastygunz - February 07, 2026, 09:39:52 PMSeveral missing persons and unsolved murder cases are associated with the Land Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, which spans the Kentucky and Tennessee border. Due to its remote, 170,000-acre forested nature, LBL has been the site of, or dumping ground for, several cases over the decades.
Key Missing Person and Unsolved Cases in LBL
Carla Atkins and Vickie Stout (1980): In September 1980, these two half-sisters went missing from Dover, Tennessee. Their bodies were discovered 18 days later in the LBL area by hikers. They had died from shotgun wounds to the head. As of 2024, this case remains unsolved, though the FBI and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have recently become more involved.
Shelia Bradford (1992): Following a meeting with law enforcement regarding a separate murder investigation, Shelia Bradford disappeared on September 21, 1992, and has never been found.
"Beast of LBL" Lore: The area has a long-standing legend known as the "Beast of LBL" or "LBL Dogman," a purported seven-foot-tall creature blamed in local folklore for various disappearances, animal killings, and aggressive encounters, particularly in the 1970s and 80s. While these are largely considered local legends, they have fueled numerous, albeit unsubstantiated, reports of violent encounters in the woods.
Key Missing Person and Unsolved Cases in LBL
Carla Atkins and Vickie Stout (1980): In September 1980, these two half-sisters went missing from Dover, Tennessee. Their bodies were discovered 18 days later in the LBL area by hikers. They had died from shotgun wounds to the head. As of 2024, this case remains unsolved, though the FBI and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) have recently become more involved.
Shelia Bradford (1992): Following a meeting with law enforcement regarding a separate murder investigation, Shelia Bradford disappeared on September 21, 1992, and has never been found.
"Beast of LBL" Lore: The area has a long-standing legend known as the "Beast of LBL" or "LBL Dogman," a purported seven-foot-tall creature blamed in local folklore for various disappearances, animal killings, and aggressive encounters, particularly in the 1970s and 80s. While these are largely considered local legends, they have fueled numerous, albeit unsubstantiated, reports of violent encounters in the woods.