ArchieHood 3,692 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I decided to pop out for a couple of hours this afternoon,a few rats had been seen around the calf pens so a visit was immanent.I had a few hours to kill before the light dropped so I did a detour and visited a small wood that often holds a few pigeons and squirrels.I got set up and walked across the field to the edge of the wood and immediately saw 2 squirrels heading for cover.Once I had made the headland I must of seen another half dozen making their way through the branches, I followed 3 of them through the scope waiting for a shot only to be thwarted by their acrobatics and their reluctance to pause,even a whistle couldn't get them to stand static.Time ticked by without a glimpse when I heard the distinctive chatter of a lookout coming from the heavens about 50m away.I gradually moved closer until I could get a good sighting,I rested against a tree,steadied myself and took the shot,when the Bisley Mag hit its target an echo of the THWACK rang out,and the squirrel fell to the ground.I hung around for a bit listening to the various sounds of wildlife while drawing on a bit of baccy but none of his mates were venturing out .Another visit is on the cards. After wandering back to the van I decided to go to the farm and get set up for a bit of fun with the rats,I drove about 1/2 a mile down the lane and came across this. I pulled over and for a better look when a chap popped his head around the corner and told me to come over for a closer look, we got talking and he offered me a mug of tea.We had a good couple of hours discussing our life story's and putting the world to rights,After taking a few pictures and saying our farewells he shook my hand and wished me well.Time was getting on now and I needed to be somewhere else so I gave the rats a reprieve and went straight home wondering if our paths will cross again..............I hope so. 1 Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Nice shooting and that is one hell of a Vardo! Quote Link to post
hugo1 31 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) bueaty full things those wooden caravans and great shooting Edited March 31, 2012 by hugo1 Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Now that is a fat squirrel, nice caravan, old style Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Nice fat little bucker that on Archie Very nice shot. Mrs G's daughter purchased one of those 2 years back, it was on my permission for two months and I never even thought about taking a pic of it Your images tell a nice little story on their own Tony Quote Link to post
Daz 7 563 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Nice Shooting Bud, Big Ol Buck that Tree Rat and Nice pic's of the Caravan as well. atvb Daz 7. Quote Link to post
milegajo 595 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Das my mate Bert's waggon! How is the show off? Let him know rodge the todge wishes to be remembered! Actually don't, i'm just jokin. Bert don't like me. Not since that budgie went missing... Quote Link to post
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