Friday, May 6, 2011

Road Photo Friday: Five Months 'Til Grouse Camp

Right now, northern Minnesota is transitioning from frozen wasteland season into swampy, bug-infested season.  But for a few weeks in mid-October, it's heaven on earth.  Most of the bugs and many of the leaves have died off, yet it's still warm enough that you can sit by the evening campfire in a fleece jacket, sipping whiskey and trading lies.

I snapped this photo at Dan's legendary cabin, where I've been going for what seems like an eternity.  Hunting season wouldn't be hunting season without a visit here every year.  I woke up thinking about grouse camp, so it only made sense to post this shot today.  I owe Dan a much longer essay (something he's pointed out repeatedly), but this'll have to do until then.

Here's to you, buddy.
Posted by Scampwalker at 12:14 AM
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3 comments:

  1. Mark ColemanMay 6, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Awesome photo SW. Gotta get me a place like that, or better yet get me a Dan.

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  2. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    How did you get those hounds to sit in a line like that?! Very nice shot.

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  3. ScampwalkerMay 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Yes, Mark, everyone needs a Dan in their life. And believe it or not brdhntr, it was easy -- just run their asses off for a few days and they get almost as worn-out as we do!

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