dilemma for 12/24/11

[vandeman17]

All very valid points and I will make it to my grandma's no matter what so not being there isn't the issue. I just can't decide if it is worth all the extra driving and all that just to hunt a few hours and be sleepy the rest of the day. At least if I do go hunting, I will fall right asleep on her floor instead of possibly tossing and turning like usual.

[full choke]

Go do the hunt if you want to, seems you are leaning that way. I know from experience though that a) it won't snow, and b) the walk will take longer, as will the drive. I have done exactly what you are contemplating too many times. You will end up with a couple of birds (maybe) you'll be out however much extra in gas money, you will be tired and late. Merry Christmas.

[krism83]

IMO I would scrap the hunt, call in sick Monday (if you are working that day anyway) and go out then snow or no snow. Don't get me wrong, I love to hunt and fish, but family is far more important this time of year than getting a few ducks.

[gasman]

Hey Adam, just head over tonight, stay at the sleeze bag hotel we did, get up first thing in the morning, kill your limit and be out of there by 9..........

You and I both know you wont find anyone else back there chasing them away 

[Skillet]

I'm going to say go hunt, man.  I've done the same thing and never regretted it.  But then, my family is definitely not one to lay on a guilt trip on a hard working man taking advantage of a rare opportunity to do something he loves just because the opportunity came on a certain day of the year.

[vandeman17]

Hey Adam, just head over tonight, stay at the sleeze bag hotel we did, get up first thing in the morning, kill your limit and be out of there by 9..........

You and I both know you wont find anyone else back there chasing them away 

Pete, I had thought about that but I still have Christmas shopping to do so that doesn't afford for too much time.  I have decided that I am just going to try and hunt Monday when we get back from the wetside. Hopefully nobody goes out there this weekend so we can get into them Monday. 

[gasman]

Hey Adam, just head over tonight, stay at the sleeze bag hotel we did, get up first thing in the morning, kill your limit and be out of there by 9..........

You and I both know you wont find anyone else back there chasing them away 

Pete, I had thought about that but I still have Christmas shopping to do so that doesn't afford for too much time.  I have decided that I am just going to try and hunt Monday when we get back from the wetside. Hopefully nobody goes out there this weekend so we can get into them Monday. 

There's a Walmart a mile down the road from the hotel.....finish you shopping there and the liquor store and your set 

[Wacenturion]

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.

Was going to say the same thing....right on!   

[rasbo]

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.

x2 jerbear is spot on,wish I could spend another day with my dad

[ICEMAN]

Take Grama' duck hunting.

[akirkland]

Bag the hunt. Grandma is more important than anything. Maybe show up early and help her out. Spend some extra time with her. Thats what im doing. She is 82. Not many Christmas days left for her i dont think. Next thing ya know you dont have her anymore. Take her flowers too Good luck and Merry Christmas

[Idahocougar]

Go to your Grandmothers. My grandma just passed away last Sunday and I wish I would have spent more time with her. There will be plenty more good days to go hunting.

[vandeman17]

Go to your Grandmothers. My grandma just passed away last Sunday and I wish I would have spent more time with her. There will be plenty more good days to go hunting.

I am really sorry for your loss! I will be skipping the hunt and going straight to my Grandma's place in the morning because like people have said, there are plenty of times to hunt and family time comes first!