I have a friend who is a fishing guide in CO, has been for 15 yrs or so. He is an excellent writer the best story teller I've ever heard. I enjoy nothing more than sitting around the campfire and listening to him weave a story. My wife asked before why I don't get mad at him, as she knows I despise a liar. I can't explain it--the truth doesn't matter, it's about entertainment. Sadly, I'm too linear in thought to tell a good tale, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying one.
Formidable, you are a good writer, that's a fact. Thanks for the story. It is easy to fill up on like my Turkey Day dinner with all of the fixings. My stories always end up like jerky that was cut a bit too thin.
Btw, I hunt on foot in wilderness every year, and every year I pack out elk. I've given dozens of elk a ride. I know what it takes. I will say I've found that elk respect a good effort, and I've been in on many kills while drenched in sweat.
