LoL I knew this was going to open up a can of worms.

I'm aware of thermals. Thursday was when we started to get the effects of Fay. As I stated, there was a constant wind blowing from her rear to front. Thermals wouldn't have been factor.

I also understand that we hunt in the deers' homes so anything can be "out of place". However, as I stated I've been in simular situations and even had deer at 10yds while hunting on the ground that resumed normal after "spotting" me.

I'm not one of those who climber 50ft in a tree. Throughout mylife of hunting I've learned that it is very important not to out limb your cover. I was 13-14ft high which allowed me to stay within the cover of my background.