Feral Hogs and the Jaws of Life

It's been an eventful and busy 2 weeks since I last wrote.

My good friend Bonnie's dear sister Debbie passed away this morning about 4:30. It was a "bittersweet" good-bye. She had been in Hospice for the last 2 weeks.

My friend and co-worker Russell, quit 2 weeks ago. I will sorely miss him at work but I believe his soul is greatly unburdened. I need to email him and keep in touch.

Speaking of keeping in touch, Melissa a dear friend I lost track of nearly 10 years ago found me on FaceBook! I'm eager to hear her adventures the last 10 years. We had some great times together.

Last Saturday I briefly attended a Geocaching event put on by the Central Texas Geocachers. It was a fascinating seminar on the use of GSAK. Unfortunately, this is a little past my level of non-expertise. I did meet a few very nice people.

Last Tuesday I attended a Feral Hog Workshop. It was great! I learned lots. Now I just need to know what to do after they're dead. How do you cut it up? Make pork chops? Bacon? I'm gonna need a bigger freezer!

After the workshop I was so fired up I drove around my property on the ATV and did a little target practice with my revolver. Very little because it really freaks the dogs out!

Then, I went to my second Belmont Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) meeting. It was very exciting. A sales rep came and demonstrated a gas generated portable jaws of life and I got to try it out! It's amazing. Cuts through a vehicle like warm butter! Also, got to wear a coat and hat with protective visor! We also learned about extraction of victims from vehicles.