the beast is out there now, snortin and blowing, pawing the ground chomping at the bits wanting to attack them crappie ,,, but alas, the beasts mule has been ill and been to the doc for some new shoes and it was discovered the mule was sicker than at first thought so the mule doc had to do more than was anticipated and kept the mule most of the week. I was told the mule was ready to come to the barn so ill go pick her up this evening and things should be gettin back to normal. the old mule is like me,, plum wore out and needin some minor and major repair work done.... Im gonna run over to badin in the am and try the cats and will be jumpin on the crappie next week if every thing stays unbroken for a few days. gary,, pete,, keep em unner control till i can reinforce you.....