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Damn! You're inspirational!

At 55 I was beginning to think I'd never get a buck, let alone an elk. I was going to let a lot of stuff go so as to concentrate on the kids. I might just keep a little secret stash of good hunting stuff in case I get a lucky break. Which means, in California, saving up for a Nevada hunt.

I'm glad you're recovering. That's a lot to deal with!

I've always appreciated your screen name and enjoyed your posts. Thanks for bringing us up to speed; I admire your grit.

Prayers for your recovery. Never give up or give in.

You older gentlemen are certainly an inspiration for all. I'll be 55 this year and lower back issues ok me from running 5 miles a day to a grinding halt.

Best wishes for speedy recovery an continued health to all.

peepsight3006,

Glad you can experience pain. Can you drive? If you get over here to Southern Oregon I will set up a portable bench and you can shoot ground squirrels.

Thanks for the kind words y'all. I still drive, kill a buck and a bull almost yearly and an have started a free reloading clinic for youth with safety certificates.

After my wife passed on a few years back I had to downsize my living style. I stored a lot of goodies and bought some very good health insurance, which I still have.

If death wants me more than life and the joy of hearing a bull bugle at dawn, or the rise of a cutthroat to a number 18 nymph, I will go. But not without a hell of a fight.

Once again, it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but more like the size of the fight in the dog.

And yep, I can still feel pain.

Best wishes to all, and NEVER give up.

Wayne