My little four legged buddy, Gypsy Rose, and my kitty, Ms. Kate sat on the deck this afternoon, loving the coolness and rustling of the leaves.

I chatted happily with my best bud on the phone, listening for the hubby. "I sit outside on the deck when he is working on deer stands, working on the dozer, etc., in case something goes wrong. He leaves his phone because of no service in the back. If something happens, he shoots three shots with his pistol." So, that being said, someone beeped in, and I thought it was my brother. I told my friend that I'd call her back. I called my brother, and he said it wasn't him. I looked at the number, and realized it was one of the older guys that hunts here. Wonderful guy. I call him, explain that Jimmy is not here, and that is why he didn't answer his phone. He explains that he was calling me on purpose.

He proceeded to tell me that there was a manhunt going on in our area. The guy had murdered another man, and kidnapped a girl. He said there was 20 or more troopers within five miles of my house, and roadblocks everywhere. Then, he asked me what I was doing. "I'm sitting on the deck with the kids." "animals" His response was go inside, lock the doors and keep your pistol close. I did.

Jimmy comes home twenty minutes or so later, knocks on the back door, and asks, "What are you doing inside?"

I explained to him. He locks me in, and leaves, trying to find what is going on. Yeah, it's really going on. I was supposed to go somewhere tomorrow after work, but he asks me to wait until another weekend, and this guy is caught.

Yeah, guys, for once, I was scared. Really scared, and Jimmy was scared for me. When Jimmy got back, he text the guy, and thanked him for calling me, and told me not to go anywhere without him until the guy is caught. Spooky as hell, but I'm ok as far as tonight. Jimmy is here, and my worst fear is the two of us walking out to the truck in the darkness in the morning for work. Of course, he'll have his pistol, but it's definitely a wake up call. Things are not always not what they seem. peaceful and quiet is not always that.

Wish this could have been a blonde moment post guys, but you never know what life brings. Be careful, and stay aware. Lots of crazies out there.