?Friend and I went canoeing today on the Shenandoah River near Luray,
Virginia. It was damned cold when we left his house this morning, but
the temp did get up to the 50s during the day, and we were able to
paddle for several hours in relative comfort. Saw a couple of guys
fishing for smallies. The river was as full as I have seen it outside of
flood stage in years, and, as usual, was crystal clear.

Later, we visited friend's little bit of acreage near the river, built a
campfire and then pulverized Bud cans with his 20-gauge single shot and
his new Beretta .40 S&W. I did very well with the shotgun; it is an old
"New England", light as a feather and fun to shoot. First time I tried
his Beretta. It's a very nicely made handgun. But I prefer shotguns.

Well, Spring isn't *that* far away. Supposed to get up near 60F
tomorrow. Winter will return with a vengence, I fear.


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