It’s that time of year again

[BenBhoy 4,706]

@Baldcoot how your day go?

[Baldcoot 2,352]

It was like a catchup day for all ,didnt get going till 10,30 ish by choice .Out of 60,ish birds put up in the 4 hours we were out the 5 guns bagged 17 which was fine by everyone .Its an informal day and much ,craic and banter with a great "lunch" provided by us all.Pheasant sausage rolls and meatballs ,homemade jams ,chillies,cheese board and some nice soft breads.

We all had a good laugh and giggle and renewed old friendships .The bag didnt matter ,its normally only around 30 birds anyhow ,and we all went home smilling 

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Spot on, sounds like the group we'd all like to be part of.

[Stavross 16,117]

Mmmmmm pheasant sausage rolls 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

1 hour ago, Baldcoot said:

It was like a catchup day for all ,didnt get going till 10,30 ish by choice .Out of 60,ish birds put up in the 4 hours we were out the 5 guns bagged 17 which was fine by everyone .Its an informal day and much ,craic and banter with a great "lunch" provided by us all.Pheasant sausage rolls and meatballs ,homemade jams ,chillies,cheese board and some nice soft breads.

We all had a good laugh and giggle and renewed old friendships .The bag didnt matter ,its normally only around 30 birds anyhow ,and we all went home smilling 

The little shoots is where it's at

[Stavross 16,117]

First day tomorrow on our little shoot, we have a good show of birds, as to be expected this early in the season and we have tempted a fair few from the surrounding shoots, so even with all this rain it won’t be putting a dampener on my day, I’ve even popped down to see my mate for a haircut and the missus had ironed my shirt, I only make an effort on the first day just in case someone is waving a camera around

[Sausagedog 7,381]

Spotted this and thought stav could use one today!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162394480949

[Stavross 16,117]

2 hours ago, Sausagedog said:

Spotted this and thought stav could use one today!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162394480949

Hahaha, I want that

 

we have had one drive and I’m soaking, the birds do not want to get up, so we are off to the thick cover to try and push them out the oak wood

[Sausagedog 7,381]

1 minute ago, Stavross said:

Hahaha, I want that

 

we have had one drive and I’m soaking, the birds do not want to get up, so we are off to the thick cover to try and push them out the oak wood

Dude, you wanted a brimmed hat today!

[Stavross 16,117]

I need a wet suit and some arm bands

[Stavross 16,117]

Well the day was pretty much a wash out, after the first drive we headed for the thick cover of the oak wood and although there was a much better show of birds they were still very wet and not wanting to lift to give any sort of sporting shots, this  seemed to be the way the rest of the day played out, so only been able to pick the odd shot from each drive the bag was a very low 11 pheasant and 3 pigeons, I had a stand on all except one of the drives and only had 4 shots, fingers crossed that by the next time we are out they have dried out because although they didn’t want to fly there was a lot about

[Gooner 143]

As you know it's not about the size of the bag, it's being out and enjoying the day even if it is pouring down, well done and thanks for sharing

[Stavross 16,117]

Your not wrong mate, a few left at lunchtime, but for me you only get 8 days so no matter what the weather is like you should make the most of the day

[Baldcoot 2,352]

The bag is 2nd to the day imho, friends banter and laughter .Main thing is you enjoyed it Stav atb

[Longshanx 833]

I've just dried out cracking day out again Stav, can't beat it (no pun intended) , those birds will be up and about once they dry off, plenty about. 

Shotgun dried, cleaned, oiled and a good rub down with Napier