SEWE 2017

Some say that a "day date" isn't as significant or special as a traditional evening-time date.  I say, the day date is absolutely underrated, especially if you're a parent.  Take the day off of work, drop the little one off at school, and set off on a several hour adventure!

The annual Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) kicked off today and the weather in Charleston is unseasonably warm.  Perfect day date scenario.

Many artists and craftspeople bring their work to SEWE to show and sell.  So many interesting and beautiful things to look at and appreciate.  Here were a few of my favorite -

These handsome belt buckles are by Red Fish Brand and were part of a display by Grady Ervin & Co.  Also, how cool is the old tackle box they are displayed in?

I've been following Chic Verte on the social medias since SEWE last year.  The oyster shell necklaces are so pretty up close.  I may just have to go back and buy one tomorrow.  The are so very lowcountry, especially in the winter months.

Landrum Tables has been a favorite of mine for a while, but this Fly Rod table is such a unique piece.  My husband would love to have a setup like this one.

Aside from the art, jewelry and whatnot, SEWE also includes lectures, demos & shows.  Today, we caught a fly fishing demo with John Irwin from Charleston Angler.  Stay tuned for an upcoming posts with some of the tips that John shared.

Sunday update -

It just wouldn't be SEWE without catching a bit of the dock dogs competition.  The summer-like day in February made it fun to get right up close.

Guest post: Turkey Season 2015, off to a slow start

Well, I intended for this to be a guest post, but the guest (my husband) wasn't into it.  Maybe next time.  He was willing to share a few pictures and a single comment about Turkey Season 2105, "it's off to a slow start."

Anyway, his life our lives seem to revolve around hunting seasons.  Turkey in spring, deer  and dove in the fall and fishing, well fishing is all year 'round.  Turkey season means very early wake-ups and taking as many mornings off from work as he can manage.  And on the weekends, I don't count on seeing him a whole lot.  He lives for this.  And, as for me, I've learned to be as passionate as I can, for his sake.

What does my passion look like?  I try to remember to ask the important questions; Did you hear anything? Did you see anything? How long did you wait for the bird to come in? Did you have to walk very far from place to place?  Did you get any water in your boots?

And, I try to be interested in the stories.  Anyone that knows a hunter knows about the stories.  For example, 'we were on a turkey and then 3 hens, I mean 6 hens, showed up...'  or 'we sat our there for 6 hours and heard nothing, not a pigeon, and then, all of the sudden...'  It is entertaining.  Or endearing.

Anyway, since he's not here to tell any of the stories himself, I'll share a few of his pictures.

By early, I mean in time to be in the field before sunrise. It's a little bit crazy.  Wild turkeys sleep in the trees so hunters ideally need to be out there before they fly down.  I will admit, there's something amazing about being in the woods as all the creatures start to wake and hoot and heckle.

The tom in this last picture was shot by a friend of my husband.

Hopefully, I'll have more to share later in the season.  In the meantime, I'll be sleeping in.