Red-spotted Newt-land stage.
Prior to leaving for the woods, I placed eye drops in both eyes and used a nasal spray in hopes of warding off much allergy problems. I was almost to where I wished to wait in the woods and at 5:10 a tickle in my throat couldn’t be suppressed. I coughed several times into my sleeve. Fifteen minutes later, I once again coughed once. Could these spells thwarted any gobbling? Well Duh! 
Unkown beetle-note caddis fly attached.
If the bird was there he didn’t gobble at all. In fact this would be the first time out where a gobble wasn’t heard! I met up with , my step-father, Bob around 7:30. he went to help my brother-in-law and I drove about a mile and walked up over the hill. Bad move! The allergies were scratching my eyes and red splotches formed over my arms and the misery was taking over my desire to try for turkeys. I was heading home by 9:45 A.M.
However, I did see several deer including two different bucks. Squirrels were about. I was descending a hill and discovered a wood turtle. I picked up the fellow and carried him to the bottom to the creek. He seemed to enjoy the water.
Weather pending, i am attempting to try this all again. I will be carrying my eye drops; nasal spray; pills and rubbing alcohol. Wish ne luck!
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