John OConnell IV
@joconnell.bsky.social
Retired farrier in Montana.I write fun Montana stories at
https://johnjoconnell.substack.com
I do woodworking, fly fishing, tie flies, help train our bird dogs, big game hunt, garden,bonsai and read a lot of history, mostly WW2.
https://johnjoconnell.substack.com
I do woodworking, fly fishing, tie flies, help train our bird dogs, big game hunt, garden,bonsai and read a lot of history, mostly WW2.
Any chance at all that we can watch something fun without that Jackass horning in on it?
February 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Any chance at all that we can watch something fun without that Jackass horning in on it?
Everything Is Fine
The Anvil's Ring is a reader-supported publication.
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February 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
State of the State
Take some time off from complaining about the refs and what Meme Coins are.
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Take some time off from complaining about the refs and what Meme Coins are.
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State of the State
According to me.
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January 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
State of the State
Take some time off from complaining about the refs and what Meme Coins are.
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Take some time off from complaining about the refs and what Meme Coins are.
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They did the same thing they did in 2017: They passed a House rules package that says that land transfers are assumed to be budget neutral, even if that's not the case. Trying to grease the skids for getting rid of federal public land. Take action: action.outdooralliance.org/a/house-rule...
Giving Away Our Public Lands for Free?
The House voted yesterday on a package that would make it easier to transfer our public lands, as if they have no cost for taxpayers. Let your lawmaker know what you think today and send a message wit...
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January 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
They did the same thing they did in 2017: They passed a House rules package that says that land transfers are assumed to be budget neutral, even if that's not the case. Trying to grease the skids for getting rid of federal public land. Take action: action.outdooralliance.org/a/house-rule...
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"To Follow Rivers" (Part 1) by Rolf Nylinder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRlb... #flyfishing #fishing #riverfishing #fishingSweden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRlb... #flyfishing #fishing #riverfishing #fishingSweden
To Follow Rivers
YouTube video by Rolf Nylinder
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January 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"To Follow Rivers" (Part 1) by Rolf Nylinder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRlb... #flyfishing #fishing #riverfishing #fishingSweden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRlb... #flyfishing #fishing #riverfishing #fishingSweden
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I love this and can really relate because I’m married to my best friend too.
I also love all the supportive comments, because in the Bad Place this beautiful sentiment would have copped idiotic flak (à la that nice woman whose crime was that she enjoyed morning coffee with her husband).
I also love all the supportive comments, because in the Bad Place this beautiful sentiment would have copped idiotic flak (à la that nice woman whose crime was that she enjoyed morning coffee with her husband).
I love my wife very much for very many reasons but one of the nicest things about being married to her is knowing that I am going to spend the rest of my life with someone I really enjoy talking to
January 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I love this and can really relate because I’m married to my best friend too.
I also love all the supportive comments, because in the Bad Place this beautiful sentiment would have copped idiotic flak (à la that nice woman whose crime was that she enjoyed morning coffee with her husband).
I also love all the supportive comments, because in the Bad Place this beautiful sentiment would have copped idiotic flak (à la that nice woman whose crime was that she enjoyed morning coffee with her husband).
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I hear you! And such a great call out, John. Island Park is the gateway to so many epic waters, but it’s no secret.
January 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I hear you! And such a great call out, John. Island Park is the gateway to so many epic waters, but it’s no secret.
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Aside from how you may feel about publications outing a great trout town (no surprises here), what are some of your favorites? And yes, we can share. We’re among friends here. 🥃
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/best...
#flyfishing #trout #travel #fieldandstream #publications
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/best...
#flyfishing #trout #travel #fieldandstream #publications
January 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Aside from how you may feel about publications outing a great trout town (no surprises here), what are some of your favorites? And yes, we can share. We’re among friends here. 🥃
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/best...
#flyfishing #trout #travel #fieldandstream #publications
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/best...
#flyfishing #trout #travel #fieldandstream #publications
Here is a fly fishing story for all of you. Its more about family than fishing but I think fishermen will get it. Do me a favor and hit that Like Button and the Restack button if you enjoy the story. You can even subscribe for free or paid!
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The Headwaters
Don't Tell Anyone About it. It's a Secret.
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January 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Here is a fly fishing story for all of you. Its more about family than fishing but I think fishermen will get it. Do me a favor and hit that Like Button and the Restack button if you enjoy the story. You can even subscribe for free or paid!
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I keep telling people its a lot more fun to read my stories than doom scroll and shake your fist at the world.
You can subscribe for one story a week and its free unless you feel like supporting my bird dog habit and take out a subscription for cheap!
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You can subscribe for one story a week and its free unless you feel like supporting my bird dog habit and take out a subscription for cheap!
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It's A Good Thing Someone Knows What They Are Doing.
And it always seems to be the same person
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January 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I keep telling people its a lot more fun to read my stories than doom scroll and shake your fist at the world.
You can subscribe for one story a week and its free unless you feel like supporting my bird dog habit and take out a subscription for cheap!
open.substack.com/pub/johnjoco...
You can subscribe for one story a week and its free unless you feel like supporting my bird dog habit and take out a subscription for cheap!
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A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Its the final installment of our adventure. Now what will I write about for tomorrow? Hit that Like button and the circular Restack as well. Take out a free subscription!
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Its the final installment of our adventure. Now what will I write about for tomorrow? Hit that Like button and the circular Restack as well. Take out a free subscription!
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A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Part 5 and the end of our adventure
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January 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Its the final installment of our adventure. Now what will I write about for tomorrow? Hit that Like button and the circular Restack as well. Take out a free subscription!
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Its the final installment of our adventure. Now what will I write about for tomorrow? Hit that Like button and the circular Restack as well. Take out a free subscription!
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The saga continues! Give it a read if you have a moment. A New England Yankee hunting in his new home, the mountains of South Central Montana. Just him, a good friend who knows what he is doing and a couple sturdy horses in snow up to the horses chests.
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December 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
The saga continues! Give it a read if you have a moment. A New England Yankee hunting in his new home, the mountains of South Central Montana. Just him, a good friend who knows what he is doing and a couple sturdy horses in snow up to the horses chests.
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My little win today is that after not being able to run since October because of my spine attacking me, I jogged for 10 minutes and am not (yet) in pain
December 20, 2024 at 9:42 PM
My little win today is that after not being able to run since October because of my spine attacking me, I jogged for 10 minutes and am not (yet) in pain
Part 3 of our adventure in the mountains of Montana. Once again, it is more fun to read than political stuff which is, if we are honest, mostly rehashed stuff. Come along with us looking for elk. It will be fun. Honest!
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A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Part 3
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December 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Part 3 of our adventure in the mountains of Montana. Once again, it is more fun to read than political stuff which is, if we are honest, mostly rehashed stuff. Come along with us looking for elk. It will be fun. Honest!
open.substack.com/pub/johnjoco...
I’m too old a bunny to be taken in by assurances about good things happening when governments are over thrown. Iraq, Afghanistan and our election have taught me that freedom is not what everyone wants. They do want the freedom to tell others what to do. In other words, power.
December 9, 2024 at 3:33 PM
I’m too old a bunny to be taken in by assurances about good things happening when governments are over thrown. Iraq, Afghanistan and our election have taught me that freedom is not what everyone wants. They do want the freedom to tell others what to do. In other words, power.
Here is Part 2 of my riveting story. Read it. The politics stuff can wait. Its going to be a long four years. Subscribing for free would be nice and a paid subscription is even better but what ever you do hit that Like and Restack button!
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A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Part 2
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December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Here is Part 2 of my riveting story. Read it. The politics stuff can wait. Its going to be a long four years. Subscribing for free would be nice and a paid subscription is even better but what ever you do hit that Like and Restack button!
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Bringing home game is not the point for me. Its everything that happened while looking for the game that creates memories for me.
Bringing home game is not the point for me. Its everything that happened while looking for the game that creates memories for me.
A Dream Hunt For Thanksgiving
Part One
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November 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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Bringing home game is not the point for me. Its everything that happened while looking for the game that creates memories for me.
Bringing home game is not the point for me. Its everything that happened while looking for the game that creates memories for me.
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Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
November 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
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Huge thank you to all the History Hit subscribers for supporting us this year. You made it possible for us to find Endurance, make great documentaries and tell hundreds of stories
It’s a great time of year to join their ranks or gift a subscription to a loved one
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It’s a great time of year to join their ranks or gift a subscription to a loved one
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November 22, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Huge thank you to all the History Hit subscribers for supporting us this year. You made it possible for us to find Endurance, make great documentaries and tell hundreds of stories
It’s a great time of year to join their ranks or gift a subscription to a loved one
www.historyhit.com/sign-up-annu...
It’s a great time of year to join their ranks or gift a subscription to a loved one
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November 29, 2024 at 8:47 AM