A first for me

Yesterday afternoon I was taking Robert to dive workout practice (three times a week they work out in the weight room).  Our town's high school is located just outside of town and back in what used to be a field.  Yesterday as we were making the drive down the lane, this "thing" suddenly ran out strutting in front of me and I had to slam on the breaks so hard everything unsecured came flying forward (fortunately just mail).  As it ran on its way on the other side I said to Robert, "What the hell was that?"  He calmly replied, "A wild turkey."  Never in my life had I experienced such a thing, although I do know that they live around here.  It was definitely a sight I shall not soon forget!