Have you seen one of these guys?

Hey - I need some help here! Have any of you seen of of these birds strutting around in your back yard? If so, do you mind if I come over with my shotgun and...well, let's just say, take care of a little business?

I have been out twice and haven't seen a feather yet. Only one week left in the season, time's a'wastin.

Smoky Vacation

Our family just got back last week from a great vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. We went with 4 other families (2 from our church) and stayed 6 nights in a borrowed pop-up camper (thanks to the generosity of Craig and Vicky). The weather was great almost everyday, and the spot we camped in was beautiful. Some of the highlights included living with 4 other people in a pop-up for a week with no hot water or electricity - and I mean none at all, not even in the camp ground. The phrase "for better or worse" took on whole new meaning for Sandi and I on this trip! We also did a lot of hiking and the kids did a lot of biking. I joined 6 other guys for a grueling 13 mile hike up to one of the highest points in the Smokies. I wasn't sure how my body would handle the hike, but I did fine (it was just the walking around the next few days I struggled with). At any rate, it was a great trip and we look forward to more camping adventures together as a family.