Grouse, don't get me wrong, I love my kids and have spoiled them rotten in some ways. But between the 5 of them there are 14 rifles, 8 handguns, 12 various bows (compounds and traditionals) that I either bought, built, or had built! It gets a little old ya know? They all 5 have jobs, 4 have their own homes with the youngest saving to buy her own and it's dang time for them to strike out on their own a little when it comes to firearms. My old man bought me 1 rifle my whole life. My greatgramps made me 2 bows which I ended up paying for in the long run helping him run his trap lines and such. Now the grandkids I intend to spoil so rotten they stink! Which I am well on that path
When I put my foot down, it tends to stay put. My daughters do know how to work pappy though (dang females!!) yanking on the old heart strings. But in all honesty, since I had to pay for my knee surgery out of pocket my fun money aint so fun right now till next quarter. The boss has closed the purse and put the dogs on it!