I had a terrible night. Suzie, my Springer Spaniel, apparently had her diabetes “all messed up”. She had to go out six times to do her business. I was having dizzy spells. These scared me. I am thinking…mini-strokes??? Each of the five events lasted about five seconds and the earth shook violently. I have had these in the past. The doctor leans towards these spells as just part of my other issues of asthma; allergies; sinus issues, etc. So little sleep I had!
My friend, C.W.Nebinger (Chap) invited me on a pheasant hunt. As you may have surmised, I wasn’t feeling all that well yet and I was very tired. I struggled to get organized and off we went to hunt.
Chap, currently, has eight dogs. He raises English Setters and just loves training and hunting these beautiful dogs. This would be my first time hunting ring-necks over dogs in many, many years.
We hadn’t went ten feet into a corn strip when the dogs pointed and the rooster flew out behind us. I hesitated for Chap to shoot since he invited me. I always believe if you are a guest the one who invites should get more the shots if possible. My intention was to try to get some good photos over actually harvesting any birds. Chap shouted for me to take the shot and I missed. The bird by this time was ranging rather far. (The best excuse I have.)
Shortly, The next point occurred and a hen flew up in front of me. I raised the shotgun and remembering the hens weren’t legal law of the past I lowered the gun before realizing the hens are now legal! Chap realizing my hesitation shot and missed too. I missed one more and I needed some “redemption.” (My second excusefor a miss was the fact I was using a borrowed shotgun.)
The next couple of hours produced more birds and Chap ended up with 4 pheasants and I shot two. (FYI: I didn’t miss again!) We, also, saw some quail and deer.
Chap’s two dogs of the day were, Dora and Freckles. They are good dogs that were totally absorbed in the hunt. They love it!
I arrived home and cleaned my two birds. Suzie enjoys sniffing around when I bring game home to clean. I was down trying to rest by 2:45 and I woke up at 7:00P.M. As I write this entry I seem to be improving.
Hope you and Suzie get back to full health! Thank you for the read and post!