beating is cool. might do it again this year just to get out more and get some good air and exercise

it's quite important to keep in a line, so as to present more of an obstacle for the birds and so as not to get shot!

watch out for the buggers that sit right in and only fly up when you tread on them - you'll cack your pants first time it happens

keep your feet warm and dry the rest of you will be warm enough