[Sam Cree]

Hi, Bear, I guess there's a fair amount of folks that don't like it. I'm crazy enough about it to get up at 4 in the morning and then go sit in a tree freezing my butt off for hours at a time. 'Course it's beautiful watching the sun rise from in the woods and seeing all the creatures wake up and start moving.

If I manage to move back to the country, I've got half an idea to put gun ports in the side of my house, so if I see one within range, I won't spook it by opening the window or whatever.

Did you say you grew up around the north midwest?

[HairOfTheDog]

I just sent you an email Jen, about your story!

I am going to behave myself and go to bed early tonight... As soon as I can put the horses in.

Maybe I am too old to drink wine in the afternoon without getting sleepy, maybe it is just my poor sleeping habits the last few days, but I am dog-tired!

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

get up at 4 in the morning and then go sit in a tree freezing my butt off for hours at a time.

That's what convinced my Dad to quit hunting! Although my Dad was one of the few men in my family who didn't hunt or fish. My Grandpa shot his last deer when he was in his late 70's (shot it in his garden).

Did you say you grew up around the north midwest?

Yes, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. If I could find a good map I'd post it, but I can't find one I like! Basically, it's the part of Michigan that hangs off of Wisconsin and makes up a large part of the southern coast of Lake Superior.