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Originally posted by yadkintar
Carson ain’t 35 lol he is older than me lol. And he is bald too lol. And uuuuuuuuuuugly !!
ok one more B 4 I go out the door. Your crazy. iam soooo pretty.


Tar

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C.JONES

Finishing well???? I plan on going out kicking and screaming.

Mr. Lambert

Lol. I know a few that are over 70 and still tough as nails. Now, I have gotten a little soft myself both physically and mentally, but I am going to toughen up or die trying. Lol. Dave

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Dave Richards Treeing Walkers Reg American Saddlebred and Registered Rocky Mt. Show Horses

Although I have already commented, I have been thinking that it doesn't matter wether we are 70+ or 20 we don't know that we will ever be able to hunt another night. We just need to be prepared. We will all die one day and we each need to be ready. So just consider please what comes after this life.

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Tom Wood

Some might need to consider what they do during their lives.

Richard we all need to consider what decisions we make in our lives. I would not intentionally offend anyone, but we all need to put our faith and trust in Jesus. In him I found real life.

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Tom Wood

Sadly, it seems that often it's the last few years of a persons life that leave the most lasting impressions on those left behind. None of us escapes physical death. It's evident that there are a few who made the decision long before their time came that they were going to do it well. That's what I'm aiming for while trying to live well in the present!

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Dan

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Originally posted by Preacher Tom
Richard we all need to consider what decisions we make in our lives. I would not intentionally offend anyone, but we all need to put our faith and trust in Jesus. In him I found real life.

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Dan

I am 66 and in very good health. I have a lot of years of coon and bobcat hunting in me in this lower country of Texas but not sure how many more years in the mountains of New Mexico and Arizona chasing lions.
Garmin and a good road system goes a long way in extending hunting careers.
Adios,
Gary

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Originally posted by Preacher Tom
Richard we all need to consider what decisions we make in our lives. I would not intentionally offend anyone, but we all need to put our faith and trust in Jesus. In him I found real life.

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C.JONES

Talking about religion never hurt anyone. No one is trying to shove religion down anyones throat. I for one am saved by the grace of God through faith in the finished work on the cross. I was a non believer until I reached 58. Praise God, I saw the light.

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happiness is: being saved by the grace of GOD! i'm happy and hope you are too!

Steeper Hills

I was on restricted activity for 9 months then entered a RQE with only a week of full activity and had to withdraw after an hour due to exhaustion as it was hot and humid. That was an awakening as normally I'd just gut it out. Been trying to get back in shape, but the legs don't seem to have the power anymore. I still hunt 5 night a week, but drive closer to the trees a lot. I'm 70+ in good health now and going to make another run at the World Hunt. I owe it to my young dog Zip.

The older you are, the longer it takes to get over an illness and get back in shape.

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Originally posted by Richard Lambert
The older you are, the longer it takes to get over an illness and get back in shape.

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Donald Bergeron

I have gotten real good at bouncing and rolling.

60

I'm 60 years old. I am hoping for 10 more years but I hunt alone, so I don't know if that is possible.

BGathright

Sure you can, I am 70 years old, hunt in the mountains, and still enjoy going hunting by himself. I find that I am more careful when hunting by myself, I go at my own pace, rest when I need to rest and can just concentrate on what my dog or dogs are doing. I enjoy hunting with my buddies but still find a lot of peace and comfort hunting by myself. There is just something about being alone with no distractions, listening to a hound run and tree. Dave

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Dave Richards Treeing Walkers Reg American Saddlebred and Registered Rocky Mt. Show Horses

Dave I hunt 90% of time alone. just what you say . its relaxing .

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C.JONES

But than iam only 35. lol

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C.JONES

Boy y’all make me feel like a lazy bumb I hunt 7 nights a week most nights but at 36 I can’t follow these hounds all night on foot. 1 mile that way, 2 mile the other way, no thanks I’ll ride to the tree and hope I can just cut em loose again tomorrow night

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jason

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Originally posted by ole hoss
Boy y’all make me feel like a lazy bumb I hunt 7 nights a week most nights but at 36 I can’t follow these hounds all night on foot. 1 mile that way, 2 mile the other way, no thanks I’ll ride to the tree and hope I can just cut em loose again tomorrow night

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But Tarbaby, we have already established that you are a sissy.

I say this about that

Boys it ain't the age, it's the milage......you can have an old car (that's taken care of, serviced, cleaned cared for that is like new), or you can have a newer car, (ran the crap out of, never had the oil changed, never had any high test run thru her) and it's shot......well I have to somewhat Identify with the later though I do get my senior discount at the eat and park, and a new hip in about a month. Getting a new hip will probably be like getting a new cam and lifters????? in reality I watched my Dad;s hunting career come to a close, sad but still saw the excitement in him when he heard a hound run, sadly I write we will all end our hunting journey way before we want.....

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Gary Johnston
4J's Powerhouse Redbones
SW Pa.
724-415-7335

Tar , I think Mr Johnson is saying the donuts an fried catfish has clogged your intake up. You not getting the the right amount of air. Causing your motor to be sluggish. Catfish an donuts are good though.

I just know my dad left me a good example and I hope I can step into his shoes when the time comes. He never whined or complained about what he could no longer do but rather refocused his energy on what he still could do. Seems like a small thing but it makes life so much easier for those who walk a long side the one who can no longer physically do the things that once brought them so much joy. He was always thankful for the many years he had enjoying the outdoors.

Believe it or not there is such a thing as dieing well!

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Dan