sandersj89 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 How cold was it last night??? Remember I am talking south coast of the south west here..........bleeding freezing is how cold it was! Minus 6 when I went to defrost the Disco to get to the shoot: By the time we got to the shoot things had warmed up a little but it was still very cold out of the sun, no wind though which on one hand was a blessing, on another not to welcome. Pegs drawn and out onto the Moor for the first drive, not much comes my way but I do get a chance at a snipe, dropped first barrel but for some reason I popped of the second barrel. Cleanly retrieved by Mark......shame about the dog....hehehehe. Beaters lining out for the off: Nice red hats! Belinda trying to steal a Goldie puppy called Norman.....dont ask! Second drive, thanks to the lack of wind it was decided to push 2 drives together. Unfortunately Alan (Keeper and Boss) had to nip of to the vets with one of his springers as she tore her belly, but he managed to be back in time for the end of the drive. ( I was even let loose to drive the tractor pulling the gun bus......to a few shouts that are not suitable for the forum!!!) Down into the deep and out of the sun....brrrrrrrr Bit chilly on the peg! Quiet drive, thanks to the cold and also now the game crop is looking a little thin, nice straight line though. Lunch called and a very fine break it was too.....thanks to a marriage announcement for a certain Brummy and a few bottles of champers......then Cyril produced a bottle of 1986 Calvados with Hazel Nuts lurking at the bottom. This was also the time when a couple of announcements were made about next season....somehow I seem to have volunteered myself to sit on the management group.....oops. Down to the bottom of the shoot and hopes are raised with some early birds.......high and fast. I do managed to connect with the only one that comes my way, and he was travelling! Newbie Hubby was watching..... Guns moved around the base of the hill to clear the wood and some stunning birds again.....shame about my shooting! Thanks to the cold though it was easier to walk the bottom for a change....normally a bit of a bog but this time frozen under foot. The young Goldie requested a cuddle though! Final drive, duck and pheasant, by now the sun was getting low but we had a good drive......starting with me getting a right and left........and followed with a nice high single: Must say it was one of the best days this season for the fun of it.....lots of rib taking, good banter and lots of smiles. My family seemed to enjoy themselves! And Benjamin is claiming my last duck.... Just 2 more days to go........shame! If anyone is interested give me a shout, I write a seasons diary each day out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Must say it was one of the best days this season for the fun of it.....lots of rib taking, good banter and lots of smiles. My family seemed to enjoy themselves! Now this is what it is all about the joy of all kinds of shooting especially game, there is often 3 generations (me being the youngest) of my family in the line and you can't beat it George Edited January 2, 2010 by groach1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Where abouts in devon are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Looks a cracking day. Good to see some young beaters in the team aswell. All the best SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Great write up and great pics mate :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightchopper Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Cracking day by the looks of things, great pics mate . . . . . .nice one ! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Your Son has shot up Mr S :blink: You can almost feel sorry for the poor guns in this weather. At least when your beating you soon warm up. Great pics and its nice to see the family once more. xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Where abouts in devon are you from? Mid Devon, though my syndicate is South Devon and we farm not far from Exeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Your Son has shot up Mr S :blink: You can almost feel sorry for the poor guns in this weather. At least when your beating you soon warm up. Great pics and its nice to see the family once more. xxxxSuzy Thank you Suzy Tell me about it, another year and he will be as tall as Mum I expect! Standing on the second drive was a bitter 45 mins, no sun and solid ground, thank god for Neoprene boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Mid Devon, though my syndicate is South Devon and we farm not far from Exeter. If you ever need a hand give me a shout. Would be good to meet up with some other devonshire shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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