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| A "clay" that got away |
Besides being left-eye dominant (I'm right-handed.) He saw that I was trying to aim my shotgun. Somewhere along the line, I became overly concerned about missing targets and unconsciously started aiming the shotgun like a rifle.
After verifying that the "dot" on the left lens of my shooting glasses was in the correct position --blocking my left eye's vision and forcing the right eye to take over-- he put electrician's tape over the shotgun bead. That ended the aiming! After a few boxes of shells, I was back in business. I left feeling better and mindful of "drills" that I would be practicing all winter.
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| Taped bead |
After my trip to Maine, the weather turned messy. Between work,snow, sleet, wind, rain and freezing temps, we didn't get much hunting done. K-Lee and I finally made it to a couple of pheasant "sites". We like to go after the "mobs" have gone through. We usually pick up a "survivor" here and there, but this year the fields were scrubbed pretty clean. Not far from home, we were able to "get out" before the weather gave us real trouble. Later, while snow was on the ground, we went to one of our favorite places. There was only six to eight inches of snow, but the crust on top was tough for both K-Lee and myself. We checked out some familiar apple trees and alders, but finally threw in the towel. We were both sore.
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| An apple tree amongst others |
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| What was that? |
The fireplace is ablaze, sending heat into our living room. The trees (yes, trees) and candles are lit. "Charlie Brown's Christmas" theme song is playing in the background. The season is fully upon us.
With Christmas but a few days away, I feel to say as did "Tiny Tim": "God bless us everyone!" Here's wishing each of you a very merry Christmas and I hope your Christmas holiday is not as difficult for you as it is for this fellow!
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| A little help here? |
