Just returned, no fatalities.
Well, I did'nt get to leave Friday but managed to depart Saturday around noon. Since I left later than what I originally planned, I went to Mineral Wells by some state land next to the Military training base.
Two days full of what sounded like .30 & .50cal full auto bursts [:D] [:D] [:D] in the background.
I figured this be good since I could let a few rounds go without upsetting the Ranger, (but I did'nt). [:D]
I hiked in 2.5miles with a internal frame backpack in excess of 80lbs and other SWAT duffle that was probably an extra 20lbs.
It was a hard 2.5 miles. Every time I over pack and never learn my lesson.
Lots of 'Yotes singing on early Saturday night until one [b]NASTY[/b] T-storm came in and pounded my tent from 1am to 5am. The winds were not to bad but, the rain and thunder was intense. I had to install some of those mylar space blankets between the rain cap and the tent to keep myself from drowning.
I had the GPS on throught both days and logged 6miles of weighted hiking (terrain is pretty flat) and 4 miles of scouting. Nothing too major but, I am sore at the moment.
I spotted a tick on my leg on the way out, and after I got home I found another which was imbedded right under my fround belt line [:(]. I removed the parasite with a tweesers. I managed to get him out without leaving hid head in me,(I have practice at this). It was a "Lone Star Tick" so I dont have to worry about Lyme disease (I think). I probably picked him up on the way out also.
I did not see any HUNS on my trip.