. uhm, unsuspecting prospects to a ‘quiet’ weekend brunch at our place. Jewel and Jack were exceedingly curious why we insisted on a recent, clean...blood panel. Mario told them we were health nuts and very demanding about purity, or some such bull. When they all arrived together, about noon, we enjoyed a pleasant brunch spread that included strong drinks. Mario actually took the lead in offering self-proclaimed modesty paragon Jewel, her first ever LIIT (Long Island Iced Tea) in a large glass.. I didn't like the frown on her face, nor the hurt or betrayal that emerged for that matter. She looked at me and I missed the signs; dark storm clouds gathering in her eyes turning them a hard flinty, smoky gray, and anger flashing like lightning. But I didn't miss her actions. A storm erupted.The first mug hit my chest with a painful thud. I had time to raise my arm and a plate smashed painfully into my elbow, numbing me and shattering into pieces that rained to the floor. I drew a breath to. There I asked the taxi driver to take to a good hotel he took us to a seaside cottages which were very independent but a bit expensive. I convinced mom and got into one cottage. By that time it was already 4:00 and cold breeze was flowing.I wanted to go into the sea enjoying the waves so I changed into shorts and t shirt and carried one towel. I and my mom got out of the cottage and started walking in the beach. Ours was the last cottage and the beach was absolutely empty.After walking for some. I wish there were more woman hunters out here to enjoy this, but we are far and few between. Al, had missed the second Saturday morning hunt because of work commitments and I knew he would be more than eager to hunt, not to mention the fact that we hadn't seen each other for two weeks.Early on Saturday morning we met at the usual place near one of our favorite fields. Al's dog was bursting with energy and ready for the hunt. We drank coffee and talked with several other hunters that had.