It's Hot When....

You know it's hot when you see Bigfoot with a bag of Ready Ice and a corndog...

Ding, Ding, Ding

 Correct!!!

American Queen Shot by Drone

Shot by Chief Engineer Ricky Idlett.

Can You Relate?

 

Fast Food

 

Need It

 

Caring Mom

 

The Woods

Deer Age vs Human Age

Talks

 

Shot Placement

The Forest

Father and Son Hunting

Yell "DEER!"

 

The Deer You Pass

 

Nobody Tells You

Summer Vs. Hunting

250th Celebration of America

Thinking About It

 

Family Tree

 

There's No Wi-Fi Out Here...

This Was Normal

I Love Hunting

Me too! 

How To Stay Healthy!

So true!

Deer Meat

 

ME

My Soul

One Day...

 So true!

It's A Mississippi Life

Mississippi is one of the only states in America that somehow feels both completely peaceful and mildly supernatural at the exact same time.

From above, it looks simple enough: a quiet Southern state sitting beside the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, like it’s just here to relax.

It is not relaxing.

Because once you actually drive across Mississippi, the entire state starts feeling like a mix of: • deep Southern history

• swamp survival instincts

• humidity powerful enough to alter human behavior

• and roads disappearing into forests that look straight out of a movie.

Northern Mississippi feels calm at first: rolling farmland, small towns, church signs every few miles, and highways stretching through pine trees forever.

Then suddenly: • a thunderstorm appears from nowhere

• rain starts falling sideways

• and visibility drops so fast your windshield basically gives up emotionally.

Meanwhile, central Mississippi is: • backroads with mysterious gas stations

• pickup trucks covered in SEC stickers

• endless wooded highways

• and towns where everybody somehow already knows who your grandparents are.

And down south?

Everything slowly transforms into swamps, bayous, Spanish moss, mosquitoes with military training, and Gulf Coast humidity thick enough to physically grab your soul.

Mississippi weather doesn’t follow forecasts. It follows vibes.

One random afternoon, it’s sunny

87 degrees

perfect fishing weather

Then two hours later, thunder shakes the windows

Tornado sirens start warming up

Tree branches are flying across Highway 49

And somebody calmly says, “Looks like a little weather’s moving in.”

Meanwhile, Mississippi roads operate on pure uncertainty.

There’s always: • one truck doing 93 on a two-lane highway

• one tractor causing a 17-car backup

• one sheriff hiding behind trees like tactical forestry

• and at least one bridge that feels historically significant in a concerning way.

Every Mississippi driver develops the same survival instincts:

Brake lights ahead? Problem.

Heavy rain? Bigger problem.

Dark clouds near the tree line? Immediate spiritual concern.

Suspicious Crown Victoria near a gas station? Slow down immediately.

But honestly? The strangest thing about Mississippi is how beautiful it gets when nobody’s expecting it.

Because hidden between all the chaos, you’ll find: • quiet rivers at sunset

• blues music drifting through small towns

• old diners with legendary food

• fireflies lighting up humid summer nights

• front porches during thunderstorms

• and pine forests so still they almost don’t feel real.

Mississippi doesn’t try to impress people loudly.

It just sits there: humid, mysterious, wildly stubborn, and somehow unforgettable once you’ve experienced it.

And honestly? That chaotic Southern energy feels extremely Mississippi.

Happy Mother's Day

Fav Outdoor Pastime

When it's not deer season, I'm hunting in the air for birds and taking pictures.

Dumb Stuff

Talking To Squirrels

 

Disappeared

My Hunting Licenses

Memories Aren't Made...

So true!

Wanted

Good Day

 So true!

Afterwards

 I did not write this - but WOW does it speak to my heart!!! Worth the read.

Barely had the day started and... it's already six in the evening.

Barely arrived on Monday, and it's already Friday.

... and the month is already over.

... and the year is almost over.

... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.

... and we realise that we lost our parents, friends.

and we realise it's too late to go back...

So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...

Let's keep looking for activities that we like...

Let's put some colour in our grey...

Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.

And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters...

I'm doing it after...

I'll say after...

I'll think about it after...

We leave everything for later, like ′′ after ′′ is ours.

Because what we don't understand is that:

Afterwards, the coffee gets cold...

afterwards, priorities change...

Afterwards, the charm is broken...

afterwards, health passes...

Afterwards, the kids grow up...

Afterwards, parents get old...

Afterwards, promises are forgotten...

afterwards, the day becomes the night...

afterwards life ends...

And then it's often too late....

So... Let's leave nothing for later...

Because still waiting to see you later, we can lose the best moments,

the best experiences,

best friends,

the best family...

The day is today... The moment is now...

We are no longer at the age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done right away.

So let's see if you have time to read this message and then share it.

Or maybe you'll leave it for... ′′ later "...

And you'll never share it....

What Makes It Matter

 So true!

Wildlife Overpass in Colorado

A major step forward in coexistence is taking shape in Colorado, where the largest wildlife overpass in North America now provides a safe path for animals to cross busy highways. Built over one of the state’s most traveled interstates, this structure helps species like elk, deer, and bears move freely across their natural migration routes—without the danger of high-speed traffic.

For years, this area was known for frequent and often deadly wildlife collisions, putting both animals and drivers at risk. By creating a dedicated crossing that feels like part of the landscape—complete with soil, native plants, and natural features—the overpass encourages animals to use it instinctively. Fencing along the roadway helps guide them toward the bridge, making the system more effective and safer for everyone.

This project reflects a thoughtful shift in how infrastructure can support both people and the natural world. Reconnecting habitats while reducing accidents shows what’s possible when design considers long-term balance. It’s a reminder that progress can include protection, not just expansion. What are your thoughts on projects like this that bring safety and nature together?

Awesome!

Liar

Happy "Heavenly" 68th Birthday, Rex

This is a picture of my hunting friend, Rex Dean Howell, and me taking a break during a workday at the famous Christmas Place Plantation Hunting Club on the edge of the MS Delta.  He is wearing a T-shirt that was given to him by my former step-daughter, Karen, and hubby Ron Whitmore, who owned Artisans Santa Fe art supplies in Santa Fe, NM.  He is proudly wearing it.  He died on January 31, 2021 (the last day of hunting season) and would have turned 68 today.  I miss our hunting and work days, which were so much fun.  I feel very fortunate to have known him, and I miss him, his family, and his hunting friends. 

Memory Hunting

When Men Were Men...