I awoke bright and early Saturday to the sounds of the season; deep booming sounds of rifles. Hunting season has started! The kids were all a-dither Friday, planning and plotting their first big hunt of the year. Our hunter, C.B.King, is an old veteran of hunting and soldiering. He is a good and careful hunter. He usually gives me a full count of the number of deer crossing the property, and doesn’t shoot unless he’s sure of his shot. He brought down a doe yesterday since I asked him to clean out some of the does on the property. I like the fact he shoots to put food on his table. I’m not really in to the shoot and waste fellows. It’s quiet this morning though. I guess the deer were sufficiently startled yesterday to put them into stealth mode. At least the weather was good hunting for the first day or two. If you can trust the weathermen, it should cool down again before the weekend.In spite of the clouds, weathermen and a road crossing turtle, I am still waiting for that drizzle that was in the forecast. All is quiet. I hear neighbors around the church were treated to the sight of the care flight helicopter landing in town. I’m not sure of the identity of the person removed. In a separate incident, two hunters forgot some of the safety rules and took a tumble off their ATV’s in the dark. One of my students told me he never follows those farm safety day rules. I told him it only takes one bad accident, and it may change his story. One of my female students went brush riding without goggles and now has to work through scratches on her eyes from flying brush. She will be fine, but is in for a few uncomfortable days of eye drops. It could have been much worse. I can remember the time my teenage son told me he and his friends were going to build the biggest firecracker ever built. I was able to point out several friends with missing fingers and one missing an eye. They did build the cracker, but wisely decided not to set it off. On the flip side, I do recognize the pain of wearing all that hot gear. You can ride safely for about 90% of the time, but the flip 10% can be pretty permanent!The deer are not in horrible shape, but there have been better years with fatter deer. I want to put up some deer sausage this year. Russ is watching three sporting events at the same time. He’s grinding his teeth at the Cowboy game, smiling for the Texans and cheering the cars for NASCAR. I felt it was a good time to take a break from the quilting and do a little typing. We set the menu for the first play-off game to be held here next Friday. I hope all you fervid Coyote fans turn out by the score. There will be an enchilada dinner served for players and fans after the game. That means some of Granny’s famous beans and lots of super desserts! Naturally, we all hope it w ill be a victory dinner!The Drapers are in fervent prayer for their grandson Ashton. It seems he has picked up a rare disease more common to Asian children than Anglo. It is an auto-immune disease that is attacking his little four year old body. The doctors have painted a grim picture for this little fellow. But we are standing with them for either full healing, or for a doctor to come up with a permanent cure. First choice is God of course, because He usually does a much better job of the healing thing. Please keep the Draper family in your prayers.All the teachers are preparing for UIL competition in early December. If your student is chosen for an event please work with them at home. With so many events to cover, we cannot give every child individual attention. UIL is an excellent showcase for your students skill, not that of the teacher. It is a heavy burden for everyone participating, but this could be a key to a college education for your child.I spent a few happy moments on Skype with my son. He is preparing for his next overseas trip. The connection was not good, but the sight of his handsome face, and the joy of listening to his voice, is worth the bad connection. The booster club bingo night was jam packed with eager contestants. I’m told the chili was pretty exceptional as well. At last count, there was over $3000.00 worth of prizes to be won. I had company and I am notoriously unlucky so it was not on my agenda to attend. I’ll contribute elsewhere. Beatrice was two numbers away from winning the big screen TV, but it was not to be. She said it was tied between two people, but I’m not sure who won. I believe it was my cousin Betty Gardiner. It was a great gift to take home. I’m trying to get my quilt finished before Thanksgiving, so all my time is spent hunched over material! I’m glad the event was a success for the booster club, and of course the One Act Play group.Bernice tells me she and her niece Bonnie drove to Junction to visit her Aunt Nissi. They found her in excellent health. She is living in her own little apartment and enjoying the freedom of her own place. Bernice and Bonnie took her for a walk around the block. That may not seem far, but she does happen to be 88.We have 36 on the prayer list for one reason or another. I’m sure the Christian Church and the Church of Christ have about the same amount. There are many folks in our community needing our prayers. Abby Irons had a great check-up then followed it up with a little set back. Doris Korenak is doing a little better. Alfred Garrett is still in Temple, but is scheduled to come home soon. Paul Gibson and his family are continuing their battle with cancer. Woody wasn’t at church today, but Joanne and her kids attended service. It’s almost time for baby to arrive for Cheyenne, and I received a shower notice for a shower in December for Khalid and Callie Khatib’s to be named Maddox Wyatt Khatib. Rhonda is looking forward to being a granny. Layton Sanford is doing much better and is in rehab at the moment. This is great improvement from last week. Patrick Couch was in a minor accident last week. Dale Butler and his family need our prayers as he fights his battle for health. They tell me Lyn Green is home, so that’s good news for her family I’m sure. Weldon Faught also needs our prayers.Please pray for our precious troops and their families. Have a great week everyone.I awoke bright and early Saturday to the sounds of the season; deep booming sounds of rifles. Hunting season has started! The kids were all a-dither Friday, planning and plotting their first big hunt of the year. Our hunter, C.B.King, is an old veteran of hunting and soldiering. He is a good and careful hunter. He usually gives me a full count of the number of deer crossing the property, and doesn’t shoot unless he’s sure of his shot. He brought down a doe yesterday since I asked him to clean out some of the does on the property. I like the fact he shoots to put food on his table. I’m not really in to the shoot and waste fellows. It’s quiet this morning though. I guess the deer were sufficiently startled yesterday to put them into stealth mode. At least the weather was good hunting for the first day or two. If you can trust the weathermen, it should cool down again before the weekend.In spite of the clouds, weathermen and a road crossing turtle, I am still waiting for that drizzle that was in the forecast. All is quiet. I hear neighbors around the church were treated to the sight of the care flight helicopter landing in town. I’m not sure of the identity of the person removed. In a separate incident, two hunters forgot some of the safety rules and took a tumble off their ATV’s in the dark. One of my students told me he never follows those farm safety day rules. I told him it only takes one bad accident, and it may change his story. One of my female students went brush riding without goggles and now has to work through scratches on her eyes from flying brush. She will be fine, but is in for a few uncomfortable days of eye drops. It could have been much worse. I can remember the time my teenage son told me he and his friends were going to build the biggest firecracker ever built. I was able to point out several friends with missing fingers and one missing an eye. They did build the cracker, but wisely decided not to set it off. On the flip side, I do recognize the pain of wearing all that hot gear. You can ride safely for about 90% of the time, but the flip 10% can be pretty permanent!The deer are not in horrible shape, but there have been better years with fatter deer. I want to put up some deer sausage this year. Russ is watching three sporting events at the same time. He’s grinding his teeth at the Cowboy game, smiling for the Texans and cheering the cars for NASCAR. I felt it was a good time to take a break from the quilting and do a little typing. We set the menu for the first play-off game to be held here next Friday. I hope all you fervid Coyote fans turn out by the score. There will be an enchilada dinner served for players and fans after the game. That means some of Granny’s famous beans and lots of super desserts! Naturally, we all hope it w ill be a victory dinner!The Drapers are in fervent prayer for their grandson Ashton. It seems he has picked up a rare disease more common to Asian children than Anglo. It is an auto-immune disease that is attacking his little four year old body. The doctors have painted a grim picture for this little fellow. But we are standing with them for either full healing, or for a doctor to come up with a permanent cure. First choice is God of course, because He usually does a much better job of the healing thing. Please keep the Draper family in your prayers.All the teachers are preparing for UIL competition in early December. If your student is chosen for an event please work with them at home. With so many events to cover, we cannot give every child individual attention. UIL is an excellent showcase for your students skill, not that of the teacher. It is a heavy burden for everyone participating, but this could be a key to a college education for your child.I spent a few happy moments on Skype with my son. He is preparing for his next overseas trip. The connection was not good, but the sight of his handsome face, and the joy of listening to his voice, is worth the bad connection. The booster club bingo night was jam packed with eager contestants. I’m told the chili was pretty exceptional as well. At last count, there was over $3000.00 worth of prizes to be won. I had company and I am notoriously unlucky so it was not on my agenda to attend. I’ll contribute elsewhere. Beatrice was two numbers away from winning the big screen TV, but it was not to be. She said it was tied between two people, but I’m not sure who won. I believe it was my cousin Betty Gardiner. It was a great gift to take home. I’m trying to get my quilt finished before Thanksgiving, so all my time is spent hunched over material! I’m glad the event was a success for the booster club, and of course the One Act Play group.Bernice tells me she and her niece Bonnie drove to Junction to visit her Aunt Nissi. They found her in excellent health. She is living in her own little apartment and enjoying the freedom of her own place. Bernice and Bonnie took her for a walk around the block. That may not seem far, but she does happen to be 88.We have 36 on the prayer list for one reason or another. I’m sure the Christian Church and the Church of Christ have about the same amount. There are many folks in our community needing our prayers. Abby Irons had a great check-up then followed it up with a little set back. Doris Korenak is doing a little better. Alfred Garrett is still in Temple, but is scheduled to come home soon. Paul Gibson and his family are continuing their battle with cancer. Woody wasn’t at church today, but Joanne and her kids attended service. It’s almost time for baby to arrive for Cheyenne, and I received a shower notice for a shower in December for Khalid and Callie Khatib’s to be named Maddox Wyatt Khatib. Rhonda is looking forward to being a granny. Layton Sanford is doing much better and is in rehab at the moment. This is great improvement from last week. Patrick Couch was in a minor accident last week. Dale Butler and his family need our prayers as he fights his battle for health. They tell me Lyn Green is home, so that’s good news for her family I’m sure. Weldon Faught also needs our prayers.Please pray for our precious troops and their families. Have a great week everyone.