HD, from your post I get the impression that it rankles you somewhat that others post about hunting trips. I am sensitive to that feeling by some who may not hunt, or go to shoots, etc., and always wonder if I am projecting a "look at me" image when I post about a dove shoot or duck hunt. The thing that has kept me posting such is the positive comments from those who have repeatedly said they greatly enjoy reading about others' exploits in the field, because of their inability to participate. It is quite believable to me that there are some who can't participate and resent others being able to do so.
A new baby is one of the greatest gifts God gives a family, and takes a back seat to nothing. You are extremely blessed to have him, and have my congratulations. I would say that there are those who "have and do" who should, and may, be envious of your position as a new father. You have every right to have your say that you will not be hunting anywhere, or buying/trading any guns.
My apologies if I have ever stepped on any toes by sharing my blessings with those not able to get out and do for themselves. It was never my intention to brag, I despise that.
SRH
No, Stan, Geo, & all, 'course not, if I didn't want to read yours or anyone else's posts, I would have stayed away from this board. And, Geo is spot on about feeling included rather than left out. Sorry if it sounded offensive or irritated, it wasn't meant that way!
I was only going to suggest, half-jokingly, that the users who aren't so lucky could speak about their feelings as well. Is't what the internet is about, to have that proverbial hole in the earth to say that the king's got donkey's ears into. I want this forum to be filled with threads about great finds, great hunts, and problems fixed succcessfully - but why not have just one "misfoutunes thread", I dunno, Imnotgoing Anonimous, or something. OK, OK, real men don't do that ... as a rule... but there's got to be an exception for every rule, no?
Maybe that's a bad idea, though, if the humorous aspect of this seems to fail.
And, last but not least, thanks for the words of support.
