after fulfilling my obligations yesterday, i managed to sneak out to the river. i went solo after not being able to get anyone else away from work. it felt good hunting alone again. there were many years that i didnt hunt any other way. you learn alot going solo and are much more observant. anyway ducks in my area dont play fair. there are many places for them to hide, but since it was 13 degrees this morning i knew the timber would be locked up and the birds would be forced to open water. got the spread out at 130pm shot a limit by 4. it was nice picking up the dekes and running home while it was still daylight for a change.