North Bound to South Dakota

[Bruce Day]

In preparation for going north to go south, Dakota that is, we need to mention that we use the occasion for educational broadening. Instead of pheasant hunting all the time, we devote one afternoon to tour the Anne Hathaway cottage in Wessington Springs, the closest town.

In the evenings, we attend the opera at the Springs opera house.

John is joining us from the east, and we want to show off that we have culture too.

[QUOTE=Bruce Day;6737]In preparation for going north to go south, Dakota that is, we need to mention that we use the occasion for educational broadening. Instead of pheasant hunting all the time, we devote one afternoon to tour the Anne Hathaway cottage in Wessington Springs, the closest town.

In the evenings, we attend the opera at the Springs opera house.

John is joining us from the east, and we want to show off that we have culture too.- I'm sure John D. appreciates the evenings' festivities- the Opera House sounds intriguing- sorry to have to ask, but who was Anne Hathaway?

As far as the billboard for the SD "Larger Roosters" sort of reminds me of the restaurant/bar in Ocean City MD (where one of my married sisters lives)- named after the famous "Foghorn Leghorn" Chicken--whose catch phrase "Aah say Boy, Aah say-dat weasel gonna getcha"!! I guess culture is where you find it- good luck with those "Big Roosters"--

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Francis Morin

....sorry to have to ask, but who was Anne Hathaway?

I believe she played Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island...?

Just a guess....



John

John, I'm with you in spades on the "Not wanting to see men in tights playing leapfrog across the stage floor- while women are singing in Italian and wearing TuTu's-- Huum- possibly a cultural take on the old "Nehru Jackets" or years ago- women wearing costumes designed by Bishop Desmond TuTu-- makes me recall the Chinese philosopher's words: "May you live in interesting times"--

Not SD today (6/Nov- my Birthday) but close to it at our Kent Co. hunting club- overcast skies, some moisture- started out with my partner and his two Labs- father and son- Junior out for some OJT- Our club manager gets some very cagy and strong flying birds- not the same as the wild ones you are headed for with Colonel Day and crew, but great cover mix- I used the 12 GHE and shot it very well (for an old guy anyway) and enjoyed the morning- some of the pheasants didn't however-

Anyway, sounds like you will be exposed to some great Midwestern culture and hospitality-hope you all get into some good bird cover, enjoy the day, the dog work, and even the "Opera"-- Possibly a report on that will be forthcoming after your safe return home--

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

...In the evenings, we attend the opera at the Springs opera house.... John is joining us from the east, and we want to show off that we have culture too.

Dear Mr. Tour Director and Epiphanous One....

Please know I do not do operas. Whilst my wife has wanted me to take her to an opera for years - I cringe at the thought of men jumping around in tights and I, too, cringe at thinking about women in tutu's screeching out songs in Italian... And yes, I do believe I do have culture. Fortunately for you - I believe it's contagious....

However - today - I did purchase a portable camera for recording this trip in the annals of PGCA history...

Yer' Buddy,

John

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by John Dunkle

However - today - I did purchase a portable camera for recording this trip in the annuals of PGCA history...
John

As in 'pocket size? rather than that enormous professional camera you've been seen with?

That big camera does nasty, embarassing things to innocent photographic subjects

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

As in 'pocket size? rather than that enormous professional camera you've been seen with? That big camera does nasty, embarassing things to innocent photographic subjects

Why Dean - I'm somewhat surprised at your reply..?? I have absolutely no idea what you are referring to..???!!!

BTW - yep - the new camera has a bunch of new features - including TAKING MOVIES WITH SOUND!!..!!! Yea Baby!! I'm certain I might find a creative venue for that feature.......



John