31pt buck

Running:
Thursday I ended up with an unscheduled off day from running. It was just one of those days at work where there wasn't an appropriate time to get out. Before you know it the day was over. I'm not a fan of running in the evening, so when this happens I usually just take it off. Friday it looked like it might rain in the afternoon, so rather than risk again not getting out or (god forbid) having to run on the treadmill twice in one week I opted to get out in the AM. I did a nice 8.5 mile loop in 1:5:12. I did a one mile warm up, 5 miles at about 7:20 pace, and then just cruised the last 2.5.

Hunting:
I still haven't been out hunting yet, but lots has happened regarding hunting. My practicing has fallen a bit behind, but I've gotten out a few times. Even without shooting for a few days the consistency of the shots hasn't suffered, so I think I'm ready for the real thing. The food plot continues to grow well. This weekend I'll get a picture of it. It has filled in almost completely with green lush deer loving plants. I've been able to detect activity all around the plot, but haven't seen anything out there yet. When I was up north I was able to get down to check my bow and gun stands. Wow, is there deer sign around both of them. Also signs of bears, but things are really looking promising. Down here I set up two tree stands on a property just west of the house I have permission to hunt. Again the deer sign is plentiful. The trails past my stand areas are wider and more beat down than I can ever recall seeing.

A guy in Wisconsin shot a huge 31pt buck earlier this week. Incredible deer. Here's a video clip showing the deer and an interview with the hunter.
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20090922/APC0101/309220031/Story--photos--video--Man-kills-30-point-buck

Gardening:
As I mentioned in the last post I've fallen way behind on lawn and garden chores. Today I'll have to get the long grass mowed. I also need to start harvesting some of the pumpkins. I'll take some last pics of the field before I move any of them.