I've been planning it for over a month. Have all my gear. Have the stand hung. Wife bought me a new portable stand so I will probly hang that next week. got my special permit for a crossbow (wish I could still pull a regular bow, but an injury in the Army finished that for me) . Everything is ready.....Last night I went out into the woods, and just stalked to the edge of a field and watched small group of deer. They didn't seem to notice me. So what happens when I get home?? My buddy's wife ( he has a bow, but isn't bowhunting this year) calls and asks if we want to join them for a nice no kids gettaway to the beach this weekend. My lovely wife, who has put up with my obcessive preperation denies her desire to go , but I can see the disapointment......... So......I made the call to Grandma. It looks like I am going to miss opening day of bow season this year. ...... I am such a sissy.

David <--- hanging head in shame.