A glorious day of shooting with Delaney & Sons in Spain today. I shot my first red-legged partridge, drank some sherry, froze my ass off, and drank some more sherry.
Bought Ken a beautiful Spanish leather belt in Córdoba yesterday. Did not know belt sizing in Europe is wonky. Way too small for Ken. So now *I* have a beautiful Spanish leather belt. I swear I didn’t do this on purpose.
Out in the field for the final day of shooting today.
It’s BRRRRR today. I’m freezing. 
I left my warm hat and gloves at the house. So naturally, I need them.
Quick snuggle with my dog buddy, Montecado.
Shooting.
11:00 Sherry. Feeling warmer.
Also helping: a German hunting dog (Tekel) puppy named Lola. Adorable.
More shooting.
BIG NEWS: I shot my first Spanish red-leg partridge. Ken’s secretario, David, insisted I shoot on the second drive. Surprised myself and got right in there. Probably the Sherry. And I actually shot a bird! Much celebration, all around.
1:00 Sherry.
More shooting.
Made friends with the pack of white Labradors (pack of Jacks) that work the hunts. Ugh. I love them.
3:00 Sherry and lunch.
Have had quite a bit of Sherry today.
Ken’s loader today was a super cute 18 year old named Marco. Child whips out a cigarette and lights up, which causes me to go into instant mom-mode. ¿Qué estás haciendo? ¿Estás loco?? He just laughed and continued to smoke his cigarette. My mom-mode must be more intimidating in English. Anyway, he’ll have a good story about the crazy American lady who yelled at him about smoking – in a language closely resembling Spanish. 
Anyway, I tried.
Back to the house to pack. And shower. We’re all exhausted. EARLY morning tomorrow.
Salud!
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