BANG!

Sorry I've been away for a few days. This is why:

From Hunting

For 2 years I haven't been able to harvest a deer, and this year, I was ready. Didn't see anything Saturday morning (except a couple doe) but that evening, I feverishly watched the road near the stand. A quick glance to the field and back, and the deer was standing right there.

I hastily grabbed the gun and swung it out the window. The deer noticed. No time to care or worry, though. By instinct I put the crosshairs right behind the shoulder, and squeezed the trigger. The rest is history.

12 points; by far, the biggest I've ever seen in person.
Over 160 lbs. field dressed.
18.5" inside spread
BOTH ears notched
The base of the antlers are so large in diameter, I cannot close my hand around them fully.

Needless to say, I am stoked. I'm having it mounted, and just like my grandfather's big buck, I hope to still have it to remember these memories 35 years later.

Goodnight all, thanks for checking in.

What a Day

I would like to start by thanking those who serve in our armed forces. As you are probably aware, at least 12 people were killed, and 32 wounded (numbers still sketchy) tonight in Killeen, a few hours south of here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those affected. God Bless you all.












I made my first homemade bread. The taste was impeccable, if I say so myself.

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Last:


17 hours and 46 minutes....

45 hours

In 45 hours, the weekend starts.

But this isn't just any weekend, it's symbolic to me, in a sense. It's the first weekend (opening day) of hunting season. It's a time of the year when I spend more time with family, celebrating birthdays, holidays, or just cold days.

It's a time when everyone just seems to become friendlier - wishing people "Happy Holidays" and "Merry Christmas." I cannot wait.

Now, on to the good stuff. I got a recipe out of the only Mother Earth News magazine I have, for a plain-jane artisan bread. It's been rising for nearly 2 hours, so it's getting close to being done. I can't wait. Here's a few pics:

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My wife said "why does it smell like beer?" lol

Thanks for stopping by!