Over-Under

There's plenty that I should be doing - the aforementioned bonefish fly-tying, photo shoot prep, regular work - there remain some other considerations. It is still bird hunting season. I still like to eat chukar and Hungarian partridge. The dogs still need to get out. And, with our house on the real estate market, we still occasionally have a showing to accommodate. Today was one of those days.

After scrambling to put the house in "show" order, I needed no other excuses. The dogs and I headed out in search of some birds. Our neighborhood isn't exactly crawling with them, but we do occasionally jump a covey. Today we found none. We did, however, enjoy a beautiful late afternoon. I'm pretty sure the dogs got the best end of the deal, having flushed no fewer than eight rabbits. Tonight, they're red-eyed and stiff-legged, and I'm happy I could facilitate their entertainment.

Taking the dogs for long walks with a shotgun in hand is an integral part of the season.