Stalking the Elusive Elk

Hunting season #1, Mule Deer, is over.

Hunting season #2, Rocky Mountain Elk, begins next Saturday.

I am finishing the laundry from #1, sorting and repacking for #2. Since all of the hunting gear is at our home, the kids need us to pack for them so they can go.

This season, it means that I pack for two sons and myself. Camo, cold weather unders, overalls, hats, socks, gloves, guns, ammo, backpacks, survival gear, boots.

Additionally, I pack food for everyone, most of which needs to be cooked first so it can be quickly reheated after a day of hunting. This year's menu is meatloaf, chicken enchiladas, turkey and dressing, calzone, broccoli cheesy rice casserole, and whatever else makes me drool as I am planning and shopping.

I work everyday but Thursday, and I have a dental appointment that day, so I guess I better get busy...

For now, my house resembles a sporting goods store that just had a grenade lobbed into it...