The old man was startled awake by the loud buzzing of an alarm clock. It was 6:30 am and it took him a moment to remember where he was. He had spent the night over at Jim's house. Jim's wife, Dottie, insisted that the old man take their offer of the spare bedroom. The offer …
The Old Man and Jake- Part 12
The two men went outside and climbed into the truck. Jim suggested his vehicle this time sighting that Tom's truck would need a few days before that smell would be gone. Tom happily agreed. The two set off the down the gravel road, north about a mile or so and then made a left onto …
The Old Man and Jake- Part 11
The old man looked into the bathroom mirror. Through the steam, he could see the wrinkled face looking back at him and he wondered where the time had gone. He sniffed the towel that he was drying off with and drew back quickly. "Ugh!", he said inwardly. He wondered how in the world the smell …
The Old Man and Jake- Part 8
The old man's truck bounced down the gravel drive leading to Jim's house. It was the quintessential Dakota farm home. It's white siding was stained a slight brown from the constant barrage of wind-blown dust. There were two rocking chairs that sat on the front porch, the kind of chairs that weren't just for show, …
The Old Man and Jake Pt. 6
The morning hunt was a success. The sunrise had been spectacular and the birds worked to his beckoning call with ease. The old man left the slough carrying out 6 large ducks and even a bonus canada goose who got a little too close. Jake was happy too. With the truck loaded up again the old …
The Old Man and Jake- PT 4
It was a peaceful walk back to the truck that evening. The waning sun warmed the old man's skin as they zigzagged down the beaten path back to the parking lot. Even though the hunt was over, the old man's vest carrying three roosters, Jake continued to work a tight pattern out in front …
The Fall Experience 