with many of today's writers and not enough emphasis on trying to convey the pure experience of the hunt. Anyway, enough of my complaining. Last night I was reading through and early edition of an Edwyn Sandys book called "Sporting Sketches". It's a collection of hunting and fishing stories written by Sandys around the turn of the century, most of which appeared on various outdoors publications of the period. In the front of the book is an inscription which reads, " Matt, With love and best wishes, Julia 1910". I would imagine "Matt" was a bit of a sportsman and I would hazard to guess that "Julia" was somewhat supportive of his hobbies. Got me thinking of of some of the wonderful wives (and some husbands) who support us outdoors enthusiasts. I'm talking those spouses who have arranged work schedules, got up at unspeakable hours of the morning to drive us to hunting fields, hosted meals and events for hunting friends, put up with being "Saturday morning breakfast widows", put up with dead animals hanging in the garage or yard, cooked said dead animals in a manner worthy of fine dining and host of other things all so we can enjoy or outdoors addictions to the fullest. Kudo's to you all! Thanks for letting your "other half" come out and play.
BTW, if anyone ever comes across a copy of "Upland Game Birds" by Edwyn Sandys at a reasonable price pick it up for me. I'll gladly reimburse you the cost and shipping.
