That's awesome Dave!! To love something as much as we do and to get a chance to be out thereone more season is a huge gift.
I had stopped hunting over 16 years ago,there had been a tragic death of one of my hunting partners a couple of years earlier,I had become a partner in my business and was working 70 plus hour work weeks.My father who was 65 at the time called me during rifle season and said I want you to come hunting with me,he asked me to take a friday off and go out with him.I told I couldn't that I had to much going on blah,blah,blah,I hadn't bought a license.I called him after thinking about it for a little while and said Dad I want to go out let's plan on it.
We went out I shot a buck after about two hours of hunting.I couldn't believe being in the woods that morning and seeing what I had been missing,I missed it so much and I hadn't been conscious enough to realize it.From that moment on after family and business hunting became my passion.
I think we all have a weak spot for the entusiasm of youth and the love and passion of the elderly.High fives to you Dave that was a great gesture! I hope that gentleman and yourself kill the bucks of your dreams this year!