Since 2003, we've set new record high temps during the "rut" period (roughly Nov 1-20th) every year except 2004 - when it was windy every day. I take off this time every year and use up vacation days only to find out that it's going to be HOT again! Usually, I can count on temps returning to normal when I return to work.

Normally, our firearms season is cooler, but not this year.When I left the house yesterday afternoon it was mid 60's and I was sweating bullets installing steps and a stand in the thicket I went to. It was 50 this morning when I returned. I dedided not to go this afternnon since they were calling for upper 60's, and it's only 53 right now! Tomorrow, they're calling for 70's and I couldn't care less--I go back to work tonight anyway!