Father's day range trip

Cruelshoes · 06-20-2011, 10:17 AM

After a quick few days back in California for my daughter's graduation we packed up the truck and said good-bye to my beloved 18 year old. It was a very difficult day and a emotionally draining drive of over 3000 miles.
We spent Friday and Saturday in the unpacking process, and are still really onluy half way done, but the place is liveable.

My 13 year old redhead knew that thisa was a hard Father's day for me since my eldest is over 3000 miles away. She said, "Poppi, for father's day I would like to take you to the range." Does she know me or what?

The two of us had the place to ourselves. She shot more round of 22 than her pevious 2 range trips combined. She seemed to enjoyit this time, whereas before she seemed to be doing it just for my sake.

I had a blast breaking stationary clays at 100 yards with my lever action 357 and practicing defence drlls with my snubby.

It was a much better Father's day than I expected.

44s Rock · 06-20-2011, 11:30 AM

It's always tough when one leaves the nest! Glad your day turned out good!!

deputy125 · 06-20-2011, 11:38 AM

sounds like a nice range trip..........

XLCH · 06-20-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44s Rock

It's always tough when one leaves the nest! Glad your day turned out good!!

+1

Bountyhunter · 06-20-2011, 04:26 PM

Sounds like a great day, Cruelshoes. When they're 14 and running off at the mouth we can't wait until they're 18. Then when they are, we wish they were 14 again.

gunman42782 · 06-20-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter

Sounds like a great day, Cruelshoes. When they're 14 and running off at the mouth we can't wait until they're 18. Then when they are, we wish they were 14 again.

Amen! I wish mine where still young!

XLCH · 06-21-2011, 01:33 AM

As do I

b.roberts · 06-21-2011, 03:54 AM

Your daughter sounds very sweet. Great Father's Day!

sheepdog · 06-21-2011, 05:07 AM

...my JJ's only in San Antonio...but there was a BIIIIIIIIIIG hole at the table Sunday...he comes in this weekend for drill and I don't know who'll jump higher for joy, me or Bowie!!! Glad you got them home with you, now...alone sucks...

Snuffy · 06-21-2011, 08:47 AM

Great day for you and yours glad for you.

44s Rock · 06-21-2011, 11:28 AM

The possitive side of them getting older is, they have kids and we get to spoil them while they get payback!

JOHNNY WACKO · 06-21-2011, 12:18 PM

Sounds like a great day you had. I bet she felt better at the new range.

06-20-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
Cruelshoes Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Live Free or Die! Posts: 1,367	Father's day range trip After a quick few days back in California for my daughter's graduation we packed up the truck and said good-bye to my beloved 18 year old. It was a very difficult day and a emotionally draining drive of over 3000 miles. We spent Friday and Saturday in the unpacking process, and are still really onluy half way done, but the place is liveable. My 13 year old redhead knew that thisa was a hard Father's day for me since my eldest is over 3000 miles away. She said, "Poppi, for father's day I would like to take you to the range." Does she know me or what? The two of us had the place to ourselves. She shot more round of 22 than her pevious 2 range trips combined. She seemed to enjoyit this time, whereas before she seemed to be doing it just for my sake. I had a blast breaking stationary clays at 100 yards with my lever action 357 and practicing defence drlls with my snubby. It was a much better Father's day than I expected.

06-20-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Central WA. Posts: 5,968	Re: Father's day range trip It's always tough when one leaves the nest! Glad your day turned out good!!

06-20-2011, 11:38 AM	#3
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	Re: Father's day range trip sounds like a nice range trip..........

06-20-2011, 04:26 PM	#5
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: Father's day range trip Sounds like a great day, Cruelshoes. When they're 14 and running off at the mouth we can't wait until they're 18. Then when they are, we wish they were 14 again.

06-21-2011, 01:33 AM	#7
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Father's day range trip As do I

06-21-2011, 03:54 AM	#8
b.roberts Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 1,909	Re: Father's day range trip Your daughter sounds very sweet. Great Father's Day!

06-21-2011, 05:07 AM	#9
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: Father's day range trip ...my JJ's only in San Antonio...but there was a BIIIIIIIIIIG hole at the table Sunday...he comes in this weekend for drill and I don't know who'll jump higher for joy, me or Bowie!!! Glad you got them home with you, now...alone sucks...

06-21-2011, 08:47 AM	#10
Snuffy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 4,142	Re: Father's day range trip *Great day for you and yours glad for you.*

06-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#11
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Central WA. Posts: 5,968	Re: Father's day range trip The possitive side of them getting older is, they have kids and we get to spoil them while they get payback!

06-21-2011, 12:18 PM	#12
JOHNNY WACKO Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,409	Re: Father's day range trip Sounds like a great day you had. I bet she felt better at the new range.

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