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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ When I turned 60------------ |
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Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:12 am
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| Walt, beautiful pictures again. I did not see any dogs though, were you trying to walk those running little suckers up out of that desert solo? |
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An elderly gentleman, his faithful dogs, and a 16 ga SXS. All is right with the world. |
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Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:48 pm
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Location: Virginia Blue Ridge
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Belatedly, Happy Birthday!
Your post and pictures made me weep a tiny bit... |
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 2:40 pm
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Location: Westport Wa
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| I think my father-in-law's last year hunting was his 82nd. He said it was just getting to be "Too much like work". He has gone out with us since and sets up a chair to watch and keep the little dogs company. He will still gun when we are dog training though. Great story and pics! |
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Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:37 pm
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Good for you! You remind me of my dad who was still hunting upland birds at your age (except he generally hunted with a 20 ga. Ithaca Model 37). He passed away 2-1/2 years ago at age 95.
I just turned 73 and can still keep up with much younger guys hunting Kansas pheasants in thigh-high CRP. Just hope I can do what you are doing when I am your age.
I love your photo essays! Thanks for sharing them. |
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Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:03 pm
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Happy Birthday Walt!! Have been away from the forum for a while with work and all. Happened to have a few minutes today and decided to see what was new.
Your thread has made my day, as you see today (1/19) I turn 60. Lots of mixed feeling today.
Seeing your post helped me realize that there still a lot that can be done and there is still time. Thanks for helping me see the big picture.
I am going duck hunting tomorrow, and hopefully will shoot one to celebrate both our birthdays, or maybe 2 or 3!!!!
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Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:03 pm
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| Little late, but a Happy Birthday and thanks for the great post. |
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Life Memberships: VFW, NRA, Wis. Conservation Wardens Assoc., Wis. Waterfowl Assoc. |
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