I sure miss the "good ol days" of just 8-10 years ago when my flush rate (without a dog) was usually about 12/hr in the morning and 10/hr in the afternoon... and they didn't flush so far out as they do when their numbers are severely down these last few years.





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We are home! As Gordon MacQuarrie wrote, "Always good to get away...always good to get back home." On our ride back we stopped at a small town in Iowa. Our interaction there with the local folks, including the sheriff and what constituted the "old folks morning meeting" at the local breakfast club, reminded me of the many interactions we had with people on our trip in the middle of our country. It reminded me how much I appreciate them. Politics aside, and we never had political discussions with the folks we encountered, every person we met was friendly, courteous, apparently hard working (even if retired), and positive about their plight in life. I like where I live, and I like the country I live in. I hope all of you who read this feel the same.

I also hope all of you who hunt have a memorable season and enjoy your coverts and companions. Thanks again for responding to my posts.

Glad ya made it home OK.

Right back at you Garry!





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Gary,

Well said.

I had an interesting experience yesterday. While out grouse hunting I came through a clearcut to the edge when an archery hunter up in a tree let me know he was there. I apologized for interrupting his hunt and told him I'd move out of the area. He replied "No problem, we are both hunting and I enjoyed watching your dog work". You meet some of the best folks in the woods.

thats really special gary, most of the bowhunters around here are pretty cordial. If we see a stand any time during the year, I try to stay out of those areas when bow season starts.