I walked all Friday afternoon, all day Saturday, and 1/2 a day Sunday. I didn't hear or or see a turkey. I saw 2 cow elk, countless mule deer , and 1 black bear. But I never saw a turkey.
THEN, when I finished packing the car on Sunday night, I hit the remote to set the car alarm. Well, when the car horn beeped indicating that the alarm was set....I get a shock gobble from 2 roosted birds about 50 yds from the condo. My mother in law almost died at that time. She found it very funny that I looked for birds all weekend and now, when we're ready to go home here they are. It took all of my self control to not throttle her on the spot. I guess mothers in law get thier reputations for a reason.
So, although I didn't have much luck with turkeys, I had an enjoyable time. Seeing the animals I saw, that I don't have in my home woods, and seeing the beauty of the mountains surrounding Ruidoso, made it a trip worth taking.
The trip was a great family vacation. Carie and Lily and a great time shopping and seeing the sights. Carie also won a few hundred $$ at the nearby casino.
So, all in all with the exception of having the old battleaxe,( mother-in law), with us on the trip it was good times for me and mine.
i'll be back after Rios in texas the next couple of weekends.
THEN, when I finished packing the car on Sunday night, I hit the remote to set the car alarm. Well, when the car horn beeped indicating that the alarm was set....I get a shock gobble from 2 roosted birds about 50 yds from the condo. My mother in law almost died at that time. She found it very funny that I looked for birds all weekend and now, when we're ready to go home here they are. It took all of my self control to not throttle her on the spot.
Greg - that post just made my day. That's good stuff right there, buddy. LMAO
New Mexico was a bust.
