). So far I've had ultrasounds, MRIs, X-rays, and am scheduled for CAT scans this month and we've been able to eliminate the obvious causes for various ailments. For example, my hip pain (can't walk much over 100 yards before it becomes so painful I have to rest) isn't arthritis or joint related. One doctor thought it might be blood flow related (clogged arteries), but my new doctor disagrees and thinks it is my lower spine causing the problem, so I go to see the spine specialists later this month.
My abdominal pain (really sharp pain after I eat) isn't my gall bladder, so I get to have a CAT scan next week since the ultrasound ruled out the gall bladder.
I haven't even told them about my elbow pain (new ailment in my left elbow) yet, but it might cause problems with my crossbow shooting so it's going to be on the list as soon as I go back to the doctor.
Not begging for sympathy, but thought I'd explain why I've been so scarce here on the forum.
To be honest I've been kind of avoiding even thinking about hunting this fall since I may still be pretty limited in my mobility. I just can't seem to get too worked up about getting ready for what may turn out to be a slow season. Thankfully I can still borrow the landowner's tractor(s) to get any deer I manage to kill out of the woods, and I've got a couple stands within a few hundred yards of where I park, so some hunting is still a very good possibility.
Now I've got to get my son talked into field dressing & dragging them for me.
On the brighter side, I did get motivated enough to see if I could still turn a deer call on the lathe this morning. I found I can make one without too much discomfort (with a few short breaks thrown in), so hopefully I can get a few made up before deer season gets here.
Last year I was getting a lot of demand for the laminates.
It may be a very limited production this year, but I do have enough material on hand to make one or two of each pattern, and plan on making up a few over the next few weeks. I know some forum members wanted to get one this fall, so I'll post in the "Trading Post" as they become available. At least it will get me out from in front of the TV, and it may even improve my outlook on the upcoming deer season.
