Here It Is

When I think I am ready for the half OKC tells me I am not. Apparently there was some confusion on my registration and I am not signed up. How frustrating is this, but it will be okay. I will go up early tomorrow and register with no problems. It is just disappointing because now it will look like I waited till the last second to register and that isn't what happened at all.

Here is hoping that I will get in the run.

Tis the Season...for Mowing

It is getting to be that time of year that lawns must be mowed and edges edged. I really do look forward to getting outside more. I get so tired of being holed up in the house all winter long, but that is just the nature of the beast. I am signed up for the half marathon, but really think I am not ready to run sub 1:40s. I did it back in October, but since the knee issues have been popping out my stride just hasn't been the same.

Maybe I can get that worked out by race time.

Still no Word

And yes if you must know I have not signed up. Is it the money or the motivation. This is gnawing at me and I have no clue why.

Grow up and Commit Already!

I've been tossing and turning with my decision to run the marathon or half marathon this year. I am going to man up and make a decision based off my current knee issues to run the half marathon.

I should be ready for it in a few weeks, but don't think I'd be ready to run the full. Plus, my training would be non stop for the full and I want to take it easier.

Life has been really good if you two have been wondering. I am really happy to be home for a while. Just livin the dream.

12 Days of Christmas for the Hunter

Not to be outdone by my lovely wife, here are the 12 days of Christmas for the hunter.

12 Geese a blowing

11 Ducks a cutting

10 Hogs a comin.

9 Free ranging Quail

8 Shots a firing

7 Deer a busting

6 Pheasant running

5 Coyoteeeees

4 Elks bugling

3 Bears worth shootin

2 Turtle Dove flyin

1 A hunter sitting in a tree

Improvise

One of the best things about life is the ability to adjust on the fly. It seems that people are constantly attempting to avoid a daily event that we can't avoid - improvising. True, some are better than others at improvising, but we all must do it at some point.

I came out shining yesterday because I was able to improvise without dipping deep into the old pocketbook. As I was driving back to Norman, a blowout occurred just outside of El Reno. I was without proper equipment to change a flat tire, but that didn't matter. I was heading back from picking up elk and deer meat from the processor. This would become important later. When the tow truck arrived we were unable to change the tire so the truck needed towing to an El Reno GMC Dealership.

The amount owed began to rise, and I needed to improvise. I offered to give Moore Towing guy some of the processed meat, and he accepted. I was able to get out of the high bill with a simple offering. The same situation happened with Rick Jones dealership. They helped me change the tire and get me on my way. I gave them some elk and deer. They helped me get on the road.

I love improvising with life. It keeps me on my toes. I'm not saying I'm great at improvising, but if presented with an opportunity I am going to take it and run.

Plans Do Work

My typical hunt is very frustrating. When you are the one that has the rights to hunt it is difficult when you hunt with others. This is the situation I face each weekend. I have to figure out where to put people, and then I have to figure out where I am going to sit.
I usually end up putting the others in the better spots, but not on purpose. I think long and hard about what stand to sit. Then I place them accordingly.

This weekend it all worked out in my favor. I was able to shoot a great 11 point on Saturday morning. The big boys haven't started chasing, but the smaller bucks are running wild. A few of them squared up on each other to lay claim to a few does. It was an exciting sit each time I went out. It seemed like I sat the right place every time. I love it when a plan comes together.

I have one buck tag left and will hold onto it like a golden ticket until a big dude steps out.