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Offline vandeman17

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dilemma for 12/24/11
« on: December 23, 2011, 09:45:01 AM »
I just checked the weather and they are calling for AM snow showers in Othello and boy do I love hunting ducks in the snow. My problem is that I am supposed to be to my Grandma's place for Christmas Eve by 2 pm and she lives in Auburn.  :bash: It is about a 3 hour drive from Othello and the spot I would want to go is about a 45 minute hike each way. I just can't decide if it is worth getting up really early, driving there and hiking all the way out there to hunt for like 2-3 hours then having to drive all the way back and do the family thing...  :dunno:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 09:49:24 AM »
Are you a hunter? Problem solved. "Sorry I'm a little late, grandma. I was working a conservation project helping with the duck overpopulation problem."
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 09:50:03 AM »
I would save the duck hunting for another day. It just sounds like you'd be setting yourself up for an accident, with all that driving, possibly a lack of sleep, probably heavy traffic going over the pass at the same time you are, and being short on time possibly causing you to drive faster than you would otherwise.




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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011, 09:52:28 AM »
I feel ya man. Tough call. Conflicted. I usually end up going and having a great time, show up late for the fam and then am exhausted to the point of not really being present. Friggin' weather just hasn't been cooperating this season has it? I always feel a sense of urgency when it looks like there might even be a small window of desirable conditions. I dunno. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!  ;)
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2011, 09:52:36 AM »
Dude, "Is it worth a lack of sleep to go hunting?" What in the name of Chuck Norris are you thinking? Gas the rig up now to save time in the morning.
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2011, 10:04:03 AM »
I would save the duck hunting for another day. It just sounds like you'd be setting yourself up for an accident, with all that driving, possibly a lack of sleep, probably heavy traffic going over the pass at the same time you are, and being short on time possibly causing you to drive faster than you would otherwise.

This is really the main reason for my dilemma is that it could be a longer then expected drive and I might be tired and wary. It just really sucks that we FINALLY get a day where it could be good duck weather and I could have to miss it!  :cryriver:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2011, 10:08:09 AM »
 But there WILL be other days to hunt. Probably lots more this year. Get the extra sleep and use the energy to help out Grandma. You'll feel better about that choice. :twocents:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2011, 10:57:53 AM »
I've got the perfect solution(s). First, Bobcat, stop wearing women's panties! And Vandeman, get a gun for grandma and take her out with you. She can help haul the dekes!  :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2011, 11:04:23 AM »
Now that would be a sight to see that is for sure! Luckily we hide our decoys out there so we don't have to pack them each time!  :tup:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2011, 11:20:22 AM »
Recheck the weather report...

Go to grandma's. There will be other snowy days to hunt. If you think that normal 3hr drive is going to take 3hr's... Think again.

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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2011, 11:26:16 AM »
It is still showing snow on the reports that I am seeing...  :dunno:
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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2011, 11:53:55 AM »
There will come a time in your life when all you will be able to do, is have fun memories of Grandma.   Family first.  I didn't, and I so regret it now.  Go, tell her you love her, and make her day.  The ducks can wait.

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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2011, 11:55:43 AM »
if you live that far apart, there is always time to shoot stuff, priorities man...

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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2011, 12:00:05 PM »
Go kill some ducks in the snow! Id say its worth it and you'll make it grandmas. Maybe a little late but you'll be okay! Bring some good food with you and you'll be in the clear!

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Re: dilemma for 12/24/11
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2011, 12:22:44 PM »
There will come a time in your life when all you will be able to do, is have fun memories of Grandma.   Family first.  I didn't, and I so regret it now.  Go, tell her you love her, and make her day.  The ducks can wait.

My thoughts exactly, you never know when the last day will come. Ducks will always be there. I wish I could go home to see my grandparents instead of a hunt. Would be on a plane 2 weeks prior to the date just so I could spend more time with them.
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