Deer season is

coming to a close next week.  I have truly enjoyed the season, not just because we have put some meat in the freezer but the joy of sitting in my tree house and watching the animals.  I get teased a lot over my "deer stands".  We have several that are more of a shooting house than a deer stand.  They all have carpet on the floor to help with the noise, shooting windows all the way around with netting to conceal movement.  They all have a shingle roof and three of them have little buddy heaters.  The one I sit in the most also has a tote in it with an extra blanket, gloves, snacks and a thermal cell for early season bugs.  My husband says all I'm missing is a stove.  Top of a little buddy works well for that.  Oh I forgot to mention a pair of foot blankets to keep my toes warm.  Yes, I am truly spoiled.  When it's drizzling rain and freezing cold I thank God for a husband who loves me and wants me to be comfortable when I hunt, and I say a prayer for those of you sitting on an open stand.  I hope that if you hunt you take the time to take a child.  There is nothing in the world like helping a child get their first deer or catch that first fish.  Make some memories with the ones you love!