Today marks the beginning of deer hunting season. I almost got one myself even though I didn't buy a deer tag and I don't own a rifle. Coming back from a wonderful day in St. Cloud, I was driving the back roads between Elk River and home. The two lane road was curvy and hilly cutting through fields and forests and swamps. I was traveling below the speed limit and with my bright lights on. The deer stepped out onto the road from the right and I slammed on the brakes. I looked into the rear view mirror. Lucky for us the car behind me traveled as a safe distance. The deer walked (not ran) across the road and I could see that it had a fine rack of antlers. My car swerved a little as I braked but by then the deer was off the road and I could accelerate again. Whew! Too close for comfort.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
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