Whoaaa...that was a close one!

Yesterday, I didn't have to be to work until noon. So, I slept in, woke up, did a little homework, watched some stuff on the DVR, and in the mean time, fell asleep! Woke up and hopped in the shower, quickly out the door because I was running late.

I was on North Custer Road in front of Munson Park and the red Focus in front of me pulled off to the shoulder. I just figured they thought I was tailing them close and was letting me pass, so I went around. That's when I saw it....the red and blue lights of the City of Monroe Police car in my rear view. CRAP!

I pulled over just hoping it would be an officer I knew from my time at City Hall. It was. He got out of the car, walked up to my window. "Hey Darryl," I said.

"Late for work?" He asked me, noticing my work shirt.

"Yeah, a little bit. I fell asleep on the couch."

"I clocked you at 56 in a 35, going a little fast," he informed me.

YIKES! I really had no clue I was going that fast. That meant the Focus must have been blazing just as fast as me.

"I really had no clue I was going that fast," I honestly responded.

"Let me see your information," he said as I handed him my license, registration, and proof of insurance."

"How do I know you?" He asked me.

"Well, I went to Pathway with your son, worked in the Treasurer's Office for a couple years and processed all of your tickets, and my brother is a 911 dispatcher for the county."

"Ok, you just really need to slow down," he said as he handed me my information back.

"Certainly sir, thank you so much," I said to him.

Ohhh, what a relief. That's not what I needed at anytime, particularly this week! I guess connections do come in handy. I got to work about 2 minutes a little late. I told the guys in the department about the incident, and on our break, Ryan decided to let everyone know what happened. So, now thanks to him, everyone knows not only about my DNR ticket, but also my lead foot! It's all good though, we jab eachother back and forth and it makes for a fun day!

Made quite a large sale yesterday also. A couple going to Wyoming on a deer hunt came in to get outfitted. Spent four hours helping just them, got great kudos from them and they were just a joy to work with. Both signed up for a Club card. Their bill qas quite hefty to say the least.

Ike called me last night to inform me the handle for the motor on the duck boat broke yesterday as he was scouting. Not good news so close to opening day. We're gonna use his uncle's motor for this weekend. Also, there's not much water in the pot holes we're going to hunt. But the East winds starting this evening should blow some in. Upper 70s and sunny forecasted for this weekend. Could turn out to be blue bird weather (more favorable to see blue birds than ducks), but I really hope not. We'll see some I'm sure in the spot we're hunting. Just could've had more ideal weather for opening weekend, but it's coming! My main goal particularly this season, but would be excellent for this weekend, is to shoot a wood duck. I have yet to get one. And a factoid for you: they're one of the only, if not THE only duck that will go in trees. They are one of the prettiest ducks in my opinion and would love to get one mounted. Will have to wait til late season to get a mountable one though, as that's when they have the best plummage and color. Here's a picture:

Drake (male) wood duck

Busy day today. Slept in because sleep might be scarce this weekend. Preparing for the hunting weekend. Gotta get my gear together, pack a weekend bag, straighten up my room, and tie up loose ends on homework due Monday. I'll be sure to post tomorrow night after the evening hunt how opening day went.