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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: pianoman9701 on November 07, 2022, 11:08:18 AM

Title: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 07, 2022, 11:08:18 AM: Parachute, Colorado. We got there on Friday the 28th for the 29th opener. The cabin is at 8200' and there was already 18" of snow on the ground. The elk had all migrated into town. My Tacoma slid off the side of the road into a snow-filled hole and I had to get a recovery Jeep to pull me out, not covered by AAA. It was nice to see my brother and nephews. My brother's best friend is part owner of the cabin we stayed in; a really nice place with all of the amenities. The altitude really slayed me. The only kill with a nice forked muley for my nephew Mike. My brother and the boys only stayed until Wednesday and we were expecting 24" additional snow on Thursday, so we all ended up bugging out 4 days early.

I visited a Marine sniper friend in Colorado Springs for a few days and met a couple of other special operators, one of whom knew another guy in my second wife's family and provided previously unknown information about how he died in Nicaragua. My friend is dying of liver and spinal cancer, so it was a well-spent side trip and we shared 20+ years of memories.

I left COS on Saturday, stayed overnight in Twin Falls that night. Yesterday morning, as I was leaving Twin Falls, I tripped over a curb and landed on my .45, breaking my 3rd rib with a crack that I heard. It made for an awfully long ride home. Urgent care confirmed the break this morning.

So, we didn't see any elk, got the unstuckable truck stuck, broke a rib, drove about 2400 miles, stayed with a dying friend...altogether a great trip.
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Post by: Special T on November 07, 2022, 11:16:39 AM: An adventure you will never forget!
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Post by: boneaddict on November 07, 2022, 11:24:54 AM: Glad you are home safe. Sort of…
Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: borntoslay on November 07, 2022, 09:27:56 PM: Jesus, Sounds slightly traumatizing. Glad you were able to see your friend.

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Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: HillHound on November 08, 2022, 03:01:13 AM: At least you were able to catch up with friends and family. Glad the truck survived and hopefully your rib heals up quick
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Post by: TVHunts on November 08, 2022, 03:37:50 AM: Dang...it’s great that the poor hunting situation afforded you unexpected time with others. Good luck with the healing rib.
Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 08, 2022, 09:53:23 AM: It was nice to see my old friend and his wife. First time I've seen him in a couple of years and he's lost a lot of weight. I cooked and cleaned all the meals for both of them for the three days I was there to give Janet a break. I know how hard it is to take care of someone dying of cancer. Our last dinner together was lamb shanks on rice; sous vide for 24 hours.

Got the XRay results yesterday - two broken ribs, #6 and 7. Lidocaine patches, bourbon, and a ton of Ibuprofen allow me at least some relief and the ability to get a good night's rest. It could've been worse.
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Post by: brew on November 08, 2022, 10:30:36 AM: Hey P-man...get better soon
Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: MerriamMagician on November 08, 2022, 12:42:53 PM: Bummer that the hunt didn't go to well, but hey, at least you went hunting in Colorado :tup: I've gone the last 3 years for Colorado 3rd season deer and had planned on going a 4th straight year till things fell through with plans this year. 3rd season starts this weekend and I can't even put into words how much of a gut punch it is for me to be sitting on the sidelines this year.
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Post by: dilleytech on November 08, 2022, 12:54:31 PM: Unstuckable truck lol
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Post by: Falcon on November 12, 2022, 05:37:28 PM: Hunting has its ups and downs. Great effort on your part. Prayers for a quick healing 🙏
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Post by: ghosthunter on November 12, 2022, 07:02:42 PM: Ouch ribs take a while to heal. It was a adventure, when everything is said and done ,all that is left is the story. :tup:
Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: Mark Brenckle on November 12, 2022, 07:33:42 PM: Quote from: brew on November 08, 2022, 10:30:36 AM
Hey P-man...get better soon
:yeah: soon the good memories will overshadow the bad, enjoy your pain relievers!
Title: Re: Colorado Trip a Bust...Mostly
Post by: Alchase on November 12, 2022, 09:19:36 PM: Pman, sorry your hunt did not workout, and you ribs. Broken ribs suck!

I am glad you got to spend time with your buddy! :tup:

I would give up many hunts to have time back with my old teammates or buddies!

It might just be worth some rib pain and money spent.