I sit here, about to get ready for an early morning hunt. Buck already in freezer. It's always been about meat. 60 years now, since that first deer. Soon to be 73. Open heart for a cow valve 4 years ago. New knee shortly therafter... no problems. I love to backpack meat out. Only about 3/4 mile out now.. So much fun. Antlers all over garage, etc. Always wanted to hunt on my 80th. Thinkin' it may end sooner... Just my wife and I now. Youngest, college Jr... No real longing. Suppose one year I just won't go. Time to get ready, to be on stand, just before Sun up....
