Welcome Monk, you hunt local or up toward Union?
I had some very distant kin settle in Abbeville District back before the Revolutionary war and understand their descendants are still found around Clinton and Laurens.
Grew up in one. Used in the blackwater rivers of SE North Carolina for fishing, jump shooting ducks or sitting over decoys when the woodies fly at first light. They're not used as much now as they were in my youth as hunting methods have evolved. I still have a one man boat and the last two man...
Mine is the P-17 Eddystone still with the original ordinance barrel. Inherited it from an uncle some years ago. It's heavy with a maple stock and won't win any beauty contests, but it sure can shoot.
2000 Honda Accord 2 door V-6 with 265K miles. Bought it new and it was without a doubt the best vehicle I've ever owned or driven in nearly 2 million miles of driving. I say "was" because two years ago this month some stupid young female thought she could beat me through an intersection and...
I'd like to thank everyone who responded with prayers or condolences. It's comforting knowing that so many rank strangers care enough to respond. That speaks of what the hunting community is about; good people with good hearts.
I'm going to miss my little Colorado girl, and Heaven knows how...
I'm sure you still grieve for your wife and son as any loving person should. Thanks for caring and sharing the pointers. I'll be ok; have lots of support and am a pretty tough old fart. God Bless!
My wife of nearly 59 years lost her struggle with multiple medical problems and passed away early Saturday morning.
If so inclined, I'd appreciate any prayers for her soul. Living with and loving her as I have for so long has left me in a state of loss that is unimaginable but I'll just have to...