Deer Hunting (not just napping in the woods)

Yesterday was the opening day of deer hunting for those of us Hoosiers who do not know how to use a bow and arrow. My friends Phil and Ron were in our spots well before sunrise on what turned out to be beautiful fall day in Southern Indiana. None of us were successful in terms of venison on the table, but it felt great to be outdoors. I usually do not get more than one or two opportunities to hunt each year, but I want to change that in 2007.

Yes, Jane, I did get a brief nap in my blind, but I was so well camouflaged, I doubt any one saw me…

Chairman’s nephew!?! and other ICA comments

Sunday’s TheNext Iron Chef  finale prompted me to do a little research on the Iron Chef family of programs. Per Wikipedia, the “Chairman” is not related to Chairman Kaga from Iron Chef. In fact, both are actors. At least Chairman Kaga had style–or at least the key to Liberace’s closet.

My wife and I were surprised and pleased that Michael Symon won the competition to be the next Iron Chef. I think he has the right personality for the job.

Who Dey says your gonna get a good draft choice!

Well, at least my Bengals won Sunday. 7 field goals? Who kicks 7 field goals? Shayne Graham, thank God! I have never jumped off the Orange and Black bandwagon, but it’s moving slow and the ground looks soft. It’s probably good that I didn’t see the game, and I’m glad I didn’t pony up for Sunday Ticket on DirecTV. At this rate, it will be like the bad ol’ days and there will be very few national TV appearances.

Bad Coffee

My friend Phil and I agreed to meet yesterday so that we could get our shotguns sighted in for preparation for deer hunting. I was up early (for a Saturday) and it was cool outside, so I decided to make a pot of coffee, using fresh beans from a nice local store, Sahara Mart. I filled up my travel mug. I didn’t fill my big thermos, deciding to leave some for my wife Jane. It was so tasty that I drank it all before we got to the woods.

We stopped at a little grocery for a sandwiches and I thought “I would really like to have some more coffee”. I should have thought twice. Weak and bitter. Tepid. No half and half– only hydrogenated whitener. I didn’t finish it.

I woke up this morning and realized that there is nothing like a bad cup of coffee to highlight the lovely, rich goodness of fresh hot coffee with a nice dose of half and half. Next time I am taking the thermos.