Post by RogueWarrior1957 on Nov 18, 2004 16:49:12 GMT 12.75
Well, I'm suffering from the Can't-Go-Elk-Hunting syndrome.
One of my long time friends from work called me last Wednesday, at the last minute, and offered me an elk tag, since one member of their party had backed out of going. It took all my effort to decline, but it wasn't feasible at such short notice...and with my property taxes due on both of my properties, I couldn't quite swing the landowner's permit without getting into a bit of a bind. After just digging out from the mess left over from the plant outage for the last 4 weeks, and the fact that I like to plan a hunt in advance...I had to pass on this one.
Today, another of my old friends called and wanted me to stop over on my way home from work and help him with a problem with their hot-tub. He wanted to see if I could come up with a quick fix before he and some other guys depart on their elk hunt day after tomorrow. The motor and pump bearings were shot, so I guess his Missus can't have her hot-tub party until the new parts come in.
Both hunting parties had drawn hunts in God's country. The first guy, Bob, and party are hunting the Rio Chama area, and Ron's group are hunting the area east of Tierra Amarilla near Hopewell Lake. Both areas have high potential of good animals, if not absolute trophies. Would have been a lot of fun to have gone along on either trip.
I really have a lot of admiration for Ron. He may be height challenged, but he has huge personality, and a heart of gold. His neighbor has some sort of degenerative eye condition that will eventually result in his going blind. He has tried to back out of the deal several times due to feeling that he would be a drag to the others. Ron will not hear to going ahead with the hunting trip and leaving poor old "Bud" at home. We got him all fired up to go...one guy even came up with a high powered scope for him to use so his problem will be lessened. I think it is great that these guys have decided to give the ol' boy one more hunt to remember, even if things turn out so he is not able to go in the future. Ironically, Bud is a retired government employee, and was involved with the project that introduced Oryx to the White Sands Missle Range area.
I'm wishing both hunting parties good weather, good luck, and a good time! Perhaps I can make it next season. ;D
One of my long time friends from work called me last Wednesday, at the last minute, and offered me an elk tag, since one member of their party had backed out of going. It took all my effort to decline, but it wasn't feasible at such short notice...and with my property taxes due on both of my properties, I couldn't quite swing the landowner's permit without getting into a bit of a bind. After just digging out from the mess left over from the plant outage for the last 4 weeks, and the fact that I like to plan a hunt in advance...I had to pass on this one.
Today, another of my old friends called and wanted me to stop over on my way home from work and help him with a problem with their hot-tub. He wanted to see if I could come up with a quick fix before he and some other guys depart on their elk hunt day after tomorrow. The motor and pump bearings were shot, so I guess his Missus can't have her hot-tub party until the new parts come in.
Both hunting parties had drawn hunts in God's country. The first guy, Bob, and party are hunting the Rio Chama area, and Ron's group are hunting the area east of Tierra Amarilla near Hopewell Lake. Both areas have high potential of good animals, if not absolute trophies. Would have been a lot of fun to have gone along on either trip.
I really have a lot of admiration for Ron. He may be height challenged, but he has huge personality, and a heart of gold. His neighbor has some sort of degenerative eye condition that will eventually result in his going blind. He has tried to back out of the deal several times due to feeling that he would be a drag to the others. Ron will not hear to going ahead with the hunting trip and leaving poor old "Bud" at home. We got him all fired up to go...one guy even came up with a high powered scope for him to use so his problem will be lessened. I think it is great that these guys have decided to give the ol' boy one more hunt to remember, even if things turn out so he is not able to go in the future. Ironically, Bud is a retired government employee, and was involved with the project that introduced Oryx to the White Sands Missle Range area.
I'm wishing both hunting parties good weather, good luck, and a good time! Perhaps I can make it next season. ;D