How long can a fellow do this?
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How long can a fellow do this?
I just returned from setting a new stand. The bottom of the stand is at 22.' On the way back to the house it struck me. How many guys still do this at this age and how much longer can I expect to be able to do it? My birthday is yet this month and I turn 68.
btw, because it is so darned warm this afternoon, rather than hunt I think I'll go for a nice bike ride.
btw, because it is so darned warm this afternoon, rather than hunt I think I'll go for a nice bike ride.
Keep smiling!
Dennis
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I have no idea B-logger, but I hope I can still do it when I'm 68!
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
Inspirational to say the least! Enjoy this beautiful day!
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
Thanks fellas. Now I'm off for that bike ride. I've not rode much as of late so it won't be far but probably 20 miles anyway.
Keep smiling!
Dennis
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I turn 70 in January and I am still doing it and hope to do it several more years.
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for his country is good enough to be given a
square deal afterwards - Teddy Roosevelt
Re: How long can a fellow do this?
God bless both of ya for keeping the spirit alive! I'm 50 and have something to look forward too.
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
It sounds like we have much in common! I'm 71 and I have 16 hang on stands ready to go. I also like to be 20-25 ft. high whenever possible. I hunt both
PA and WV. I also ride a bike(bicycle) as much as possible. Hopefully, you
have many more years to enjoy our great sport. Remember, inside of every
old person, there's a young person saying, "what in the world happened?"
PA and WV. I also ride a bike(bicycle) as much as possible. Hopefully, you
have many more years to enjoy our great sport. Remember, inside of every
old person, there's a young person saying, "what in the world happened?"
Re: How long can a fellow do this?
If I use a stand at all--- it is a ladder stand only.Having tested the holding power
of a safety strap a few years ago---I am quite happy to be down with the rabbits.
You guys that are up there--go to it--to each his own--but I know I am destined
to end up where it is very warm--so no reason to practice climbing--to try
and get up there--[lol]. Oh yes I am in my 69th year.
of a safety strap a few years ago---I am quite happy to be down with the rabbits.
You guys that are up there--go to it--to each his own--but I know I am destined
to end up where it is very warm--so no reason to practice climbing--to try
and get up there--[lol]. Oh yes I am in my 69th year.
Re: How long can a fellow do this?
When I grow up, I want to be just like those guys!
btw, I did get the bike ride in yesterday even though it was a tad windy and might repeat that today.
btw, I did get the bike ride in yesterday even though it was a tad windy and might repeat that today.
Keep smiling!
Dennis
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I'm 70 and still using a climber, it does seem to be getting heavier every year.
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
MY HATS OFF TO ALL OF YOU!!!! I still have trouble trying to figure out what to do on these nice days, ride or hunt. I rode today .
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Groundpounder mount
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I was born to hunt...and ride bikes too! Ride all summer and you're in shape for bowhunting come fall. Here's a pic of me (age 56) with my restored 1950 Schwinn B-6. Gary
Re: How long can a fellow do this?
That bike is way cooooooooooooooool Gary!
Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I'm 55 and hunt 22' up with a HSS vest and 30' lifeline,always connected to the tree in case of a slip or fall.
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Re: How long can a fellow do this?
I hunt off a 10 foot lader stand. Since I am half as tall as (22 foot) I should last twice as long. I will be 69 in November.
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Boo Astroflight String
Varizone Sighting