Deer Hunting Time with Uncle Jerry

"In the good old days" back in PA, we always went bear [not bare] hunting the week after Thanksgiving. The next two weeks were deer season. On one of those occassions, I helped Uncle Jerry build a camper on the back of his pick-up. He had cut the roof off an old school bus. We made sides for it and included a stove, a place to eat and sleep. We didn't hunt from inside, but parked it in a park in Northern PA. It was cold outside, but we were toasty inside--until we realized since we had not insulated it, we had a major problem with condensation. I mean major. It was like a rain storm! We stuck it out, but I think that was the last year Jerry used the camper.

Now Uncle Jerry hunts in real comfort and in his own back yard. Really! He just goes to the top of the hill then cuts back into the woods and shortly this is what you will see. He said he was open for business and even had hot coffe if I come. Rain or snow is no problem.


This picture give a better view of the land. On the back he said, "Think of all the times we stood out in the rain and snow. I dream about then when I doze off in the warm. If you look closely on the first picture you can see the ladder that goes up to a trap door in the floor. Notice in both pictures that he can shut and lock it up when he is not there.


These pictures are looking out. This is from the left window. The windows are covered with glass, but have convenient openings for the gun barrel and you can view in all four directions.





The next picture is on the right side and he says, "with the mirror you can see behind with no twisting the neck.

It's a real temptation, but I think I can resist.

Gpa G