Hunting weekend

Running:
There was no running for me this weekend.  First time that's happened since back in May I think. 
On a positive note for USA running Meb Keflezighi won the New York marathon last weekend.  First time someone from the US won the race in 27 years.  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/sports/02men.html?_r=1


Hunting:
Full out hunting, both AM and PM both days.  Saturday morning was very windy.  With the rut about underway I went anyway.  Earlier in the year I would not have.  I should have stayed home or gone running.  I stayed 4 hours but saw nothing.  Saturday afternoon was still breezy but the forecast called for things to quiet down a bit.  Got out with about three hours of light left.  I heard some deer moving at last light, but again saw nothing.  When I got back to the car there was a deer I scared as I was putting my stuff away.  Sunday morning I think was my chance.  It was cold and quiet.  I saw nothing until 8:00.  All of a sudden I picked out movement.  It was the big guy I had seen last week.  He walked in on the same trail I had seen him last Sunday.  He got to the same place behind the trees and brush and stopped to scent his scrape.  He then turned left and started to walk towards an opening I have.  I drew back.  Just before reaching the opening he stopped.  Now I'm at full draw.  He did not move for what seemed like forever.  My arm was in pain and shaking holding the bow back.  He was so close I couldn't let up though or he would hear/see it.  Finally he started walking and I knew this was my chance.  I let loose the arrow, but completely missed.  All I can think of is I wasn't still at full draw because of the length of the hold, or lost my peep sight, or maybe the tears in my eyes from the pain of holding so long.  The deer ran off seemingly not scared or unaware of what happened.  Maybe he'll be back, but he'll likely be off chasing does the next weeks.  I think this was my chance though at this big 8 point.  I passed on the ballgame Sunday and went hunting instead.  I had deer all over me all afternoon.  Several does and fawns and a young four point chasing them around.  I could have taken a shot at a few of these, but passed.  Maybe because the big guy left the area for awhile the others were free to roam about.  Another fun weekend of hunting.       


Gardening:
Finished putting remaining lawn things away.  Also got all the leaves picked up and the lawn mowed for maybe the last time.  Still have a little work to do on the pond before it gets too cold.  Feel good about catching up a bit though.