Kathleen H. Taylor
fieldaflowas@yahoo.com
Here I am, back at the old drawing board. (Well, notebook actually). We had pretty good weather this past week to help me collect my thoughts. The mornings were a wee bit nippy, but gave way to a tropical 45 degrees by afternoon.
All the boys went hunting for the most part of this past week. Mike bagged a 10 pt. that I had my eyes on all summer. I didn't want to put it in the freezer or anything. I just wanted the bragging rights that come with a buck of that quality. Anyway, I think that if one nails a deer like that, ones hunting career should be over for the season. Leave something for the rest of us, how 'bout it?
Ethan got his doe on Friday with only one shot. Since he is gifted in Math, I think he has come to the conclusion that it only takes one shot instead of seven or eight. I can't really say much because I can't seem to hit the deer in the right area. Apparently, shattering hip bones and the surrounding area doesn't make for good results.
This year, I managed to keep the tradition of hitting it too far south of the border. It also took someone two more shots to confirm death. It was later mentioned she was an older woman and was concerned if her life insurance policy had been paid up, therefore, causing her lengthy demise. For the record, I do not field dress or skin or whatever else one does to deer. Don't want to see it; don't want to know about it. It does not happen.
I do have a gripe this week. (I know that's so not like me at all, but just go with me on this.) A certain store, which we shall name, Mart O'Walls, has a Christmas commercial that should put them on the top of Santa's Coal List. The ad says," its opening more lanes than ever". What part of the planet does the store exist that has actually held true to this statement? If we are talking about more than one lane, well, occasionally I could see that being true. Otherwise, that's a big NOT. In every M.O.W. I've ever been in has never been overstocked with cashiers. Maybe overstocked in non-American made items, but never cashiers. If I were them, I might be getting prepared for coal and not greenbacks in the stocking this year.
We survived school vacation without any punches thrown or doctor visits. I thought that was a good thing. I did have two boys be sentenced to some room time though. It's amazing how quick they figure out that it's not that fun hanging out alone.
The Robinson Family had an excellent Thanksgiving at my sister's house. Both of my brothers and their families from North Carolina got to come "home". My niece and my nephew from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy were also able to attend. By the way, I could never survive the USCGA. They allow two minutes of bathroom time. My question is what if one had a pair of jeans on that were too tight and it took 10 minutes to get on first thing in the morning? It's like one would be doing push-ups until they are 80 for taking extra latrine time. Anyway, back to Thanksgiving, I was expecting to take the usual family teasing, but, I was off the hook this year.
Unfortunately, one of my nieces' domino-affect accident was far more tease-worthy. So, maybe before next Thanksgiving, someone else will do something to get me off the hit list again. I doubt it. Two years in a row would be some gift of God. I am not sure I am qualified to attain that.
Our first League wrestling match will be on Friday night at Mineral Wells. Please come and support our Jr. Wrestlers. Or, just come to support me while I attempt to keep it together watching Avery wrestle. I will need all the help I can get.
My choice of music this week is, "Believe In Me" by Staind. Good stuff.
Peace.
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