Be Very Very Quiet, I'm Hunting Deer

Yesterday I went out bow hunting. I have been out several times this season and usually have seen deer each time but rarely have they come within range (I like them to be at nor more than 20 yards). I chose a new tree for my climbing stand and had put out some doe scent about 15 yards behind me. The wind was perfect yesterday carrying the scent up over to the top of the ridge. At 8 AM my 8 point buck must have caught the scent and came trotting down to check it out. Once it was under my stand I made a grunt sound and he froze. At this moment I took a shot and unfortunately, shot him in his spine. This severed his spinal cord paralyzing his hind legs. I then shot a second arrow and hit his shoulder. At this point I was really wondering what was wrong with my shooting skills (this was all in a matter of about 6 seconds). I then grabbed one more arrow to get a vitals shot and drew back my bow and the string popped. My bow made an exploding sound and broke my carbon fiber arrow in two places. I was not happy to have this happen but it definitely explained why my shots were not going where I had aimed. Fortunately, my shots were fatal and he died quickly. I am happy that I was able to get at least one deer before rifle season this year. Deer jerky, here we come!

Favorite Night of the Year - Halloween

Last night was a fright! We had an estimated 250 kids this year. It has been growing each year and it may be in response to our 'display' that we put on. There were adults who came to see our show even without their kids. The kids were ready to go 'treating'.





We were ready for 'tricking'.









We scared quite a few people but they enjoyed it even if they didn't say so. Clyde and I were the live actors for our display and we had quite a few people who didn't realize at first that we were 'real' people and not just props. We had our picture taken about 100 times during the night. We even had parents put there kids next to either Clyde or I when we were lying in the coffin to have their picture taken.




Even the kids wanted to have their picture taken in the grave.







The new addition of the trash can skeleton was a big hit. Clyde built this from plans we found online. Can you spot the theme of the skeleton? (Hint: metal trash can plus the hat).

The kids had a blast and we all enjoyed treats following our haunting. The best was the brain that was ready for devouring.



Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Remember, there is only 363 days left until Halloween 2010 so it is time to start preparing!