Swimming maybe?
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Maybe, if I could keep the ice broken up in a pond close by. No pool close by that I could swim for exercise in around here, and I'm not a fan of the YMCA lol
Have them check your testosterone level for sure. They'll likely recommend a sleep study as well. That's where I'm at, plus a couple other things being tested.
CliffordN
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I turned 74 in November. My motivation comes from realizing that at some point I will not be able to go. I got back into a climber this year, and even killed a buck while I was in one. I also spent a lot of time hunting on the ground, some in a lock on, and some in ladder stands, all depending on how I felt that day. I was accompanied by two younger friends, one 62, the other 67. Together, we dragged em out, and we had a blast.
I was out there yesterday, trying to fill the second buck tag. And, I am about to head out this morning to see if I can find a doe, because I decided to make some sausage.
Each day is precious to me, and I can go when I want to. The luxury of having that much free time, allows me to choose the days. Before, I was at the mercy of my job, and had to go on terrible days, when the weather conditions were awful, or lose a chance to be out there.
I am truly glad those days are behind me now. Looking forward to next season, and planning to be in the woods scouting and planning some changes in the next few days. It ain't over till it's over, right?
I was out there yesterday, trying to fill the second buck tag. And, I am about to head out this morning to see if I can find a doe, because I decided to make some sausage.
Each day is precious to me, and I can go when I want to. The luxury of having that much free time, allows me to choose the days. Before, I was at the mercy of my job, and had to go on terrible days, when the weather conditions were awful, or lose a chance to be out there.
I am truly glad those days are behind me now. Looking forward to next season, and planning to be in the woods scouting and planning some changes in the next few days. It ain't over till it's over, right?
Chickenrig
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Spot on my friend , spot on
Chickenrig
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Yes sirLower and upper in my case.
Artritis all up in my neck and a hellof a mess in my lumbar . Scheduled for a L5 disc replacement and fusion on Feb2. Also have a few broken screws from my last fusion (2012) that need to be removed .I'll miss the last 2 and the best 2 weeks of the season . Pain sucks
tdt5446
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I understand exactly how you feel! My hunting and fishing time is limited for the same reasons you have listed. These days, my success is sometimes measured by the successes of those I have mentored through the years. It is inspiring to see "seniors" still getting out there and sharing pics of their harvests. It has been a good ride, and here is hoping there are a few more hunts left for the both of us!
BSK
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Moving in that direction. As part of the reworked plan, we now have 6 up.
Have been struggling with shoulder problems for a few years and it got worse this year, will have to get it fixed soon, the thought of never hunting again is depressing but shooting a 300wm hurts bad, it also impacts every other thing I need to do or want to do, can't cast to fish like I use to, wore my body out making a living, lot of life left I hope for both of us lol
Time for that 6.5 cm
I did, carry that or my daughters .243
56 here and have no issues. I had nearly quit. My places that I could hunt were not what I wanted and my desire to go had left. Fast forward to now I have some new places to go and have made my old places better and I'm back motivated. I had a year like mup is talking about with 2 ruptured disks but I powered through by using the pain meds. That saved me. I realize don't help everyone but it kept my life going for a year. Knowing I have a chance to kill a giant everytime I go has really helped me to stay motivated. Good luck guys. Enjoy it when u feel good. Don't sweat it when you don't go.
BSK
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muddyboots, what did you have done about your disks?
TNhunter
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I used to just hunt from opening day of bow to the last evening of the season most every weekend I was in a stand. I'd scout before the season. Now I don't step in the woods until muzzleloader season and don't usually hunt after the weekend after Thanksgiving. If I make it out 4-6 times I'm lucky. I miss it for sure. But to be honest those four weeks of Nov are the best time to be in the woods anyways.
agelessssone
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You sound so much like me.
I hunted the 14, 15th and 17th of November to beat the rifle season guys to the processor.
Took two bucks and one doe to fill the freezer.
I no longer hunt for the thrill of the chase or the kill, just for the meat as me and my family really enjoy our venison dinners.
Don't know what the next few years will bring, but sure hate to miss out on venison.
megalomaniac
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Hunting is supposed to be FUN! the best thing about getting older is you are over killing the biggest deer in the county. Once you get over that, you focus on what brings you the most gratification. For me, it's making sure I recruit the next generation.
Took my daughter's boyfriend to the farm this year. My daughter really wanted to sacrifice her hunting for her boyfriend (girls do that silly stuff). So the 3 of us hunted hard 5 days straight. We passed up a bunch of young bucks, and on the last hour of the last day, this 3.5yo the adults had passed up multiple times came out. He drilled him, and was the most excited I've seen a kid in years. His first deer ever, nice 3.5yo. That's what it's all about.
Took my daughter's boyfriend to the farm this year. My daughter really wanted to sacrifice her hunting for her boyfriend (girls do that silly stuff). So the 3 of us hunted hard 5 days straight. We passed up a bunch of young bucks, and on the last hour of the last day, this 3.5yo the adults had passed up multiple times came out. He drilled him, and was the most excited I've seen a kid in years. His first deer ever, nice 3.5yo. That's what it's all about.
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I can't imagine spending five hours in a stand without something to read, game to play, or a text to send. Yet, as a teen did it all the time.Bad part is...I would just take my phone and sit there reading tndeer instead of watching for deer...
2 surgeries at st Thomas in Nashville. I have had zero issues since.
BSK
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So glad to hear that. I'm sure I'm headed in the same direction in the not too distant future.
It will get to 24 hrs of pain and you will give in. Good luck. I know everyone is different but I have had zero problems since. Going on 10 years. The dr told me it will mess up again but enjoy it while it's good!! Dr OShaughnessy is who I had if it matters. That's just who my primary dr recommended.
