Comments on: This Year’s Mount - The One He Missed

By: The Hunter’s Wife | How Successful Was Your Deer Hunting Season?

The Hunter’s Wife | How Successful Was Your Deer Hunting Season? — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:21:14 +0000

[...] As for this years mount, here it is for those who haven’t seen it already. If you would like to read about it you can do so here. [...]

By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:07:42 +0000

Jeff, you are correct when you say try to listen. But what happens is I normally hear the story first, then he is on the phone with brother #1 and I hear, then brother #2 and I hear, then brother #3 and I hear, then my Dad and I hear, then his friends and I hear. Then if I have friends that come by they hear (and they don’t hunt) and I then stand behind his back wording “OMG, I’m so sorry (doing my wifely duty of rolling my eyes)!”

Make sure to check back in so we know you are ok.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:09:26 +0000

I had to pass this story on to my wife because she has to tell me to shut up all of the time over stuff like this. Like you said, every time he tells it, it is to someone new. But to you, it just keeps getting older and older.
I try to remember this and cut my stories short, but it is hard. Doesn’t everyone need to know every detail of whatever hunting tragedy has befallen me
And your husband probably has the same problem I have, and that is that people ask about his hunting. I doubt he chases people down the street to complain about his buck, but since he is obviously recognized as a great hunter, like myself , others with less knowledge seek his guidance and therefore need to know his story so they can learn from his mistakes. You should be grateful that you are married to such a great hunter, and try EVEN harder to listen to his stories!
Now that I have thought about this more, I think I will try this line of reasoning on my wife! I’ll get back to you if I am still able to talk…or walk.

By: Jody

Jody — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:56:10 +0000

Arthur, believe me I know how memorable this one will be. Help…

It actually is a cool mount in our basement.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:04:11 +0000

Great story. Sometimes the deer that get away are more memorable then the one’s we shoot.

Great idea to mount the stick though. I thought that was awesome.

By: Jody

Jody — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:58:35 +0000

Artemis, I am sure Othmar can help you out with that.

By: artemis

artemis — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:28:12 +0000

LoL! Nice story and funny picture
And thank you for adding me to your blogroll! I have to figure out how to make one of those still

By: Jody

Jody — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:21:52 +0000

Jenn, believe me…it is very painful for ME!!!

Kristine, he sure didn’t at the time.

By: kristine shreve

kristine shreve — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:13:14 +0000

Well, at least he has a sense of humor about it.

There’s always next year.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:49:57 +0000

I feel your pain My hunter has a similar story this year too…