And that means one major thing here at the Blog-Frey’s.
Hunting.
And hunting is really more of a lifestyle than a hobby. Because I did not grow up knowing anyone who hunted anything, it has been a steep learning curve.
**Despite all this growth, I still feel the need to mention that I believe G does hunt in the most sportsman-like way possible. He only uses a bow, and does not waste what we kills.**
I, however, do not touch the stuff. It is hard enough for me to eat chicken when it is called by the specific body part ( breast, thigh, wing, leg, etc…) It has taken me MANY years to come to terms with this, but I think I am doing a bit better.
As the Fall months approach, car ride conversations are strained and difficult ( you must be on the look-out). Edging on dangerous if one is spotted, and said hunter whips the car to see the animal. I have always felt like I should not share my spottings ( safety), but in doing so it would too gross an act of cruelty ( to G). And I am being serious, people!
That is just the beginning really, but I digress.
He is a hunter. He loves it. It surpasses hobby, and can almost be spiritual. He sits in heat, sleet, snow and ice. It amazes me how deeply this hobby runs in him, in his family and in his hometown. They speak their own language.
And while I do not speak this language, and would much prefer to take pictures of the pretty brown-eyed friends, I do appreciate his enthusiasm ( sometimes).
I took pictures while he was getting his stuff ready, and the kids were running around outside ( another thing I am trying to get on board with….)
September 22nd, 2010 at 08:35
Thanks baby! I’m famous now 🙂
September 22nd, 2010 at 14:38
Great photo. Good luck this fall/winter. 🙂
September 22nd, 2010 at 15:09
That is a fantastic photo! I’m with you, I’d rather take photos….but I can’t say I’d turn down a taste if offered (as long as I only saw it once it was on my plate).
September 22nd, 2010 at 17:42
Great post, I too am a “hunting widow”. Although I must admit hunting in Wyoming is no comparison to hunting in the south. It has grown on me more than I thought it would.
September 23rd, 2010 at 09:41
Thanks! We should all band together and get a nice place in the mountains for these months… then at least we would have help with the kiddos 🙂
@ Hannah…. I am certain G will disappear once we move to CO… I think its only 4 hours to WY….. oh boy