The One That Got Away

Yup, more rattlesnake news. Rick was down at the shop and found a rattlesnake sleeping in a crate next to the boat. After killing that one, he came across another one in the shop that rattled and slithered away before Rick could get the 410. So Rick is not a happy camper. He detests the ones that get away, which thankfully doesn't happen that often.

This is just insane how many rattlesnakes we have had the displeasure of coming across. It's pretty bad when you take the shotgun with you each time you step out the front door. What's even worse is that 50% of the time you are justified in taking the gun with you. Grabbing the gun before you go outside is getting to be second nature just like putting your shoes on. Constantly scanning the ground is also automatic. When Katie and I were at my parents' this past summer, it struck me how much I am on the look out for rattlesnakes here. I recall walking around their large yard and feeling oddly free because I didn't have to worry about rattlesnakes. I was actually able to relax outside and let Katie run around without being at her side or doing advance recon for rattlesnakes.