Maggie's Farm

Our Lab did not perform perfectly, but we three guys had a wonderful day in the field anyway, chasing pheasants.

Funny thing is, I didn't really care that the Lab flushed birds out of range. I just love to get out all day in a fine drizzle with pals hiking over hill and dale, far from civilization with the wind blowing through the trees and fields with dog and firearm (I used my s/s 20 ga today - just lighter to carry. Made in Italy for Abercrombie and Fitch, no idea how long ago. A pretty firearm with 2 triggers. 2 triggers just come automatically for me. I don't know why.

!2 or 16 ga are better for pheasant, but what the heck. I like to use that gun. 

Cool idea from our friend: Load the first barrel with lighter bird shot, like 7 1/2, the second with #6. That gives you a better chance if you miss the first. 

Next October I'd like to get back to Maine for grouse and woodcock, but I wonder whether, now, I'd just rather see 'em than kill them. (Yes, my T level is at the max limit - it's not that.)