The weather all morning was ominous, with clouds big and dark enough that it you saw them in a movie you'd balk at their obvious symbolism and heavy-handedness. It seemed unlikely that we'd get through the race without some precipitation, (even though it's sparkling Downtown as I write this) and we indeed did not. The cloud omen proved true in another way, as upon opening co-racer Nick's trunk we discovered that his bike tire had developed an incurable (for us) flat, marking the third time in six triathlons his bike has experienced a pre-race deflation. Anyway, my small band and I hopped in the lake (which was warmer than the air) later than anticipated thanks to an unusually pokey female Sprinter...

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Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge, Southwestern Idaho Birders Association and Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge are sponsoring a “Big Sit” bird-watching event at the refuge, Sunday, Oct. The object of the “Big Sit” is to count all birds that are seen and heard in 24 hours. Contact Cody Dix or Cheryl Huizinga for details at cody_dix@fws. Cabela’s in Boise is kicking off the fall hunting season with its Deer Camp, which is full of events this weekend at 8109 Franklin Road. Volunteers can do one-hour shifts, and they can call to choose hours. 9, at 13751 Upper Embankment Road in Nampa. : The art of staying hidden — how to spot and stalk big game. Æ Noon to 3 p. m. : Tasty ways to marinate your wild game. Sunday, Oct. It is for all levels of birders, especially families and casual bird watchers. : What to do if you didn’t draw a controlled hunt tag.

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