This week on Candid Cameron, “Hitting the highway means I’m going hunting!”
It’s that time of year when there are so few days to hunt but so many birds to hunt. When I see Mike is digging into a box of shotshells or putting a shotgun into a case, I rush to the garage entrance door and stand in place. Mike doesn’t get into the garage until I go in, and I also stand in the way so he cannot get into his truck until I get inside. Luckily he has the small driver’s seat and I have all the large backseat to stretch out in. A life of luxury is a life well lived — har har.
Life on the road can be demanding. I avoid many of the highway hassles by sleeping atop the cushy dog bed placed in the back seat. Ok, I also need to be covered with a blanket if it’s cold or have the AC cranked up if it is hot outside. No reason to suffer on the road. Another priority is if it’s raining outside, I expect lunch or supper to be served in a bowl in the backseat. No reason to get wet if I don’t have to, and it avoids all those wet dog smell jokes that seem to come from the front seat driver and any passenger.
Ok, another thing about road tripping to hunt that I like is my travel gear. My Orvis travel bag holds a huge water jug, dog food, treats, and two matching bowls. The bag also has my name on it so Mike understands none of the water, food, or treats inside are for him. When he does stop for an egg biscuit, he has to order two because I need one also LOL.
An added benefit of road tripping to hunt birds is seeing America. We live in a great land and rural America has some truly stunning scenes for those who wander away from cities. While Mike drives I often stand and place my head across the driver’s seat and on his shoulder. I enjoy seeing the scenes, and try guessing what type of birds are out there. If Mike is also not paying attention, I can shake my head and flap him with my long large ears.
Hitting the highway is fun, and means I’m going hunting. Load up! –Cameron the Weim
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