We all met up at Daddy Rabbits at 6 am. May I point out that this was 5 am my time., headed out before it was even daylight to our favorite biscuits and gravy cafe. We got to the field about 8 and put the red hounds on the ground. It wasn't long until we had a race going. Now these rabbits must have remembered us from last year. The were so scared they practically ran clear out of the county. We kept trying to head them off but everytime they would slip by and away they would go again to the county line.
Those lucky enough to be in the right spot were Doc, Thomas, and Kat. The red hounds ran until noon when Doc and Kat provided us with a feast of Arby's roast beef sandwiches, apple fritters, and bananas. MMMMMMM That sure was good after trying to ambush rabbits all morning. Might I point out here I was shooting my camera.
After lunch we let the blueticks out. Those rabbits were so sceerd they would not come out of their holes. We jumped one rabbit and it ran just like those in the morning. Straight away and had no intention of turning. The next one went to a rock pile. So, we were not having much luck. Later on in the afternoon we had some pretty good runs. I think Doc got that rabbit. He had to make up for all that missing he did last year.
It was almost dark when we left the field. Took over an hour to get back to DRs. We were whooped. Kat took the rabbits back to the motel and cleaned them in the sink at the room. Wonder if they noticed the rabbit hair the next day when they cleaned the room?
As always, I had a fantastic time. Great friends, great fellowship, lots of laughter, beautiful hound music.... A fantastic day all around.
Thanks Daddy Rabbit and Doc for including me and Kat in your annual hunt. Loved having Thomas and Gus there to keep us straight. Already looking forward to next year!!!
I don't get as many pictures of the blueticks as I like to get plenty of the red dogs for DR. I might add that the red dogs out ran us this year, but look out next year.
