RE: [Paddlewise] more ducks

From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 13:50:02 -0500
> I shouldn't relate this, but what the heck. A bunch of us were
paddling
> around Puget Island in the Columbia River. I spied a bunch of ducks
> floating amonst the reeds, so of course went in for a closer look. I
gave
> my usual ducky calls as I approached, expecting some ducky reply, but
> the ducks were very quiet. I tried several more of my very best duck
> imitations, but still no response. All of a sudden two guys with guns
> stood up amongst the weeds and shouted "f**k y*u". It was a tossup
> whether I was more embarassed or afraid of those guys with guns.
> I left promptly and sheepishly.

LOL!  Oh, that's good!  It's also nice to know that I'm not the only one
who has been fooled by a decoy!

Rick
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