well the genny trouble at the state shoot was just the begining of my troubles. after finding out a factory muffler was over $400. i was out of luck. i fashioned a small lawnmower muffler on it and me and alex made a trip to the ohio river over the fourth and whacked a lot of nice fish including a new st record buffalo of 36lb 11oz. boated over 30 grassies over 20lb but no monsters. lots of nice fish shot and a few longnose spotted that will break the records. money has been tight what with saving for the world shoot, stingray hunt in maryland in aug. and a elk hunt in colorado in september. i havent been able to go every weekend like usual. well while laying in bed monday morning sleeping my right shoulder dislocated and i was unable to put it back in. something that happens a few times a year for me. well the doc said it was time for surgey. go under the knife wednesday. no more bow shootin for me for a few months. said i should make a full recovery in 5 months. still planning on going to colorado to scout/call/cook. will probaly be on here a lot now. this sitting around is allready driving me crazy. i stay very active and going and sittin around watching tv aint my game!!!!

Really sorry to hear about your shoulder Slim! Take it easy and we'll leave a few fish for when you're recovered!

that sucks. i may not know you, but hope you get well soon.




William

Ouch.

5months!! I think I'd duct tape myself together instead.

So can I borrow your boat for the World's shoot?

Good luck with the surgery and heal up quick!

That sucks Slim. I hope you get better soon. I know how you feel. I've had more surgeries and time off because of injurys in the past 3 years than anyone I know.You'll find something to do.

Sorry to hear that Slim. Hope things go well and your recovery is swift.

But Steve, it's different for Slim. He's young. Stuff like that happens to old guys. They have to expect it when they're over the hilland outta shape.

[:-]

Oh, here we go. The pot calling the kettle old....

Aw man,
Take care of yourself Slim. We're praying for a safe and successful surgery.
Heal quickly, and then go enjoy your Colorado trip.

P.S.
If Christine's duct tape doesn't do it for you, I think I've got some extra bungies and ratchet straps you can use.

Yeah, of course if you can't make it on the Elk hunt...we promise we'll take lots of pictures.

thanks for the words of encouragment. I just hope to be shooting again by the end of october. got a new piece of property to hunt on that should be killer. would hate to miss the rut. After not using 2 weeks of vacation to go on my elk hunt i will be working 3 day weeks even when i go back to work. watch out ducks and bucks!!!! also would love to take anybody out in mid aug on. you pay for the gas i will provide the boat and point fish!!! gota do something to break the monotny.