Another day closer..........

[TARNATION !!!]

Closer to what, you ask. Closer to whatever is coming our way that remains unknown to us but is inevitable. I like to think of it as another day closer to "the opener", which makes it another day closer for the final closer for the waterfowl destined to become "duck a l'orange". Ma Nature sure puts on a show for us though, as we contemplate the meaning behind it all.

Cheers,
Jack

[Roundsworth]

Hoot Mon! I spend the better part of 10 MONTHS waiting for the opportunity to chase the ever elusive Ruffed Grouse. I only wish that I could make it through the late fall temperatures when the foliage has diminished significantly and visibility is pert near infinite (by Minnesota dense forest standards, that is). I always enjoyed sunset at sea, especially if I had a chance to catch the 'Green Flash'. As always, Cheers!

[C.O.B.]

The two best places to spend a sunrise or sunset is in either a duck blind or a deer blind. I enjoyed a beautifull sunset on the Zambezi River that was none to shabby but that certainly isn't an everyday occurrance.

[TARNATION !!!]

Africa is on my bucket list. Your younger "sister" has decided it needs to be checked off the list, soo..... Over the month of November, she and I will wander from Nairobi, Kenya to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She has made all the arrangements. Wait until I tell her she forgot the Zambezi - maybe another trip, if we survive this one. The camera will be getting a real workout.

I do remember sunrises witnessed while waiting for the ducks and geese to head out for breakfast. I'm now a "lazy" hunter. Haven't seen many sunrises in the field over the past couple decades but every time out, I watch the sunset and then do the half hour countdown, if I'm short a rooster or two. Can't count how many times that last half hour has filled the bag for the day.

Cheers,
Jack

[Marc Retallack]

A little motivation for you Jack...

[TARNATION !!!]

Thanks Marc. Yep, they are on the agenda, along with as many species as we can get close to. Daughter has been a giraffe nut forever, which was the spark on her end to get on with this adventure sooner than later. What lens were you using? How close were you getting to the animals? Motivation is setting in alright - just have to deal with roosters for the month of October and then give them a go again in December, if I can still hike after a month through lion country.

Cheers,
Jack

[charlie cleveland]

jack you know were your going that a lot of things have very big teeth..i too once dreamed of the african hunt just about every hunter has...jack i hope you and your daughter have a hunt of a life time and get to wear them cameras out...dont forget them sharp teeth fellas.... charlie