I've been thinking about the title of this thread and one thing that comes to mind is that I feel more physically and mentally ready for this year than I have for a while.

Earlier this spring I was wasting away on the couch, contemplating the onset of dic-do (that's when your belly sticks out further than your dic do) and I decided to embark on some meaningfull exercise program. As a result I started riding my mountain bike to work, a 25 mile round trip, and running 2 to 3 miles at least 3 times a week. Now, in retrospect, I find I have way more energy, I can focus on things better, and just generally feel good about myself. I've shot better 3-D this year than previously and I know I can go all day and hunt hard. My whole "mental game" seems to have improved and I'm really looking forward to this season.

Definitely a different kind of "are you ready" but I now think a very necessary one.

Here endeth the ramble...

RC