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darbone1 has written 2010 posts for lake darbonne life

Sound familiar?

For me, this falls under the “hoped I would never live to see the day” category.  But. sadly, I have.

Dog Paddling & Perchfest Saturday!

The D’Arbonne Kayak Club and the Union Humane Society are teaming up to host the annual summer Dog Paddle kayak sprint races on Ramp Road at Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville.The event is Saturday, August 27, 2-5 p.m. And over on the Ouachita River, up at the Finch Bayou Recreation Area (known as Alabama Landing) there … Continue reading

D’Arbonne Drawdown 2016

We aren’t even close to the end of 2016 and after this year if there is anybody in Louisiana that still thinks man can control the water, I just don’t know what to say to you. While half of south Louisiana tries to shed flood waters, folks around Lake D’Arbonne are getting ready to shed … Continue reading

Hope for south Louisiana

A reminder for our friends and fellow Louisianians: Continue your prayers. Offer support where you can. There are a lot of good people hurting out there!

Last call, turkeys

Not you turkeys…the BIRD turkeys. Here’s a little note to spur you along in making plans for Saturday August 20, 2106. Time is short. Come out and celebrate the Union Long Spurs NWTF Chapter’s 20th anniversary Saturday Night August 20th, 2016. There will be lots of live and silent auction items and more than ten … Continue reading

The Cajun Navy

UPDATED: 9:50, Aug 15 In the midst of it all, something to smile and be proud of in a way that only Louisianians can understand. Something too small for the mighty national media to even see, much less cover… Check out this link! Meet The Heroes Of The ‘Cajun Navy’ Who Are Saving Many Lives … Continue reading

Prayers for south Louisiana

Thousands of people who have never seen flood water near their homes in south Louisiana and other areas now find themselves in shelters and with friends, most or all of their possessions gone under water.  It’s almost like a Cat 5 hurricane has hit our state, except without the wind. Many can’t even evacuate because … Continue reading

Perchfest: August 27

Check this out, white perchers: It’s another  Ouachita River hot water perch (crappie for city folks) tournament. It’s Perchfest 2.0, scheduled for August 27th on the beautiful Ouachita River. Hot? Where? Naw. A little different approach than last time, but the goal is to catch crappie, win fish bait money, enjoy the pleasant summer temperatures … Continue reading

The trials of Mr. Trailer

How did it get this bad? First of all, let me say that the people who helped me in the following story were all nice and were just doing their jobs. But the system, man, it is more frustrating than a four-pound gar chewing up your last 6-inch Mann’s six-inch black grape jelly waggler when … Continue reading

The Spurs have my vote

Here’s a little note to spur you along in making plans for Saturday August 20, 2106: Come out and celebrate the Union Long Spurs NWTF Chapter’s 20th anniversary Saturday Night August 20th, 2016. There will be lots of live and silent auction items and more than ten guns available for raffle, along with numerous other … Continue reading

Shop Local. Bank Local. Marion State Bank

SIMMONS’ SPORTING GOODS

Bastrop – Morehouse Chamber

Benoit Ford North

Dusty Gates, Union Parish Sheriff

BnM Fishing