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New Puppy

Last night I participated in a night hunt in Waycross, GA. I was hoping to win the dog box that was awarded to the high scoring dog. My cast consisted of Big Time Joe and a 90 lb Black and Tan named Mighty Joe. My Joe and I did not do so well: circle points, a coon that looked once at me that nobody else saw, and Joe catching one coon on the ground left us way behind in points. Mighty Joe and the owner, Ray Lily, scored 900 points and was the high scoring dog. He was a really nice dog and Ray was a gentleman and took home the silver dog box. It was, however, a lot of fun even though we lost. Both dogs looked and sounded good. I was glad to have Gracie with me. She did a fantastic job. I should have listened to her when she elbowed me and whispered, "Joe is treed." I didn't listen and it cost us.

Jessica and all the kids went too. Since I got back from Cambodia I have been extremely busy and haven't spent much time with my family. It wasSpring break for the kids so we got a room last night at the Holiday Inn. There was a hunting and fishing expo along with the hunt. We got to watch a hog and dog baying contest and walk around and view exhibits. Ira, my brother, has a business where he sales hunting bags and supplies. He and his wife, Holly, had a booth so we visited with them. Zeb had $9.00 and was able to purchase a knife set with two knives. He is keeping one and giving the other to Zach.

There was a couple there with English pups. They were the grandpups of Swamp Rooster. They were pretty dogs, long ears and big, blocky heads, and the price was reduced to $100. Well, we brought a female home. At first we thought we would give it to a friend, but she is really sweet and already has a big mouth. Too, we like her breeding and might keep her for a while. That is the pup in the picture. I'll keep you informed.