Hi to all my old friends on the THL rifle section

[shovel leaner 7,650]

Apologies for my absence, I was busy and got out of the THL “ habit”. I’ve missed looking in and seeing what’s been going on with all your shooting escapades. 
            I’ve had a lot going on , last shooting season I retired from Gamekeeping, I’d been doing the same shoot for 15 years and my wife wanted her husband back , instead of just this guy who turned up to be fed , have his washing done and then out all day and night . Also we planned to move to Cornwall, we had buyers for our house and an offer accepted on a nice little cottage near St Columb . Then my wife had a bombshell , her sister who has two young sons was diagnosed with Cancer . The move was off . 
        My last shoot day was quite an emotional one for me , as I blew the horn on the last drive , I thought “ that’s it then , what now”? The guns had a very generous “whip around” and I was presented with a nice painting and some engraved whiskey tumblers . The beaters also had a whip around and I was blown away by all the well wishes . 
         The shoot now has a new keeper , who I knew before and I recommended him to the shoot owner , he is a great young hard working guy , who I am sure will do very well . 
         So my wife and I are now proud owners of a caravan and instead of moving to Cornwall I now just visit . We have just returned from 17 days on the Lizard at Kennack sands . 
           So I now have a full diary of dates to go loading . And I’ve still got the chicken farm and now the pig farm and a rubbish tip and a couple of other fields and small holdings that are keeping me very busy “ foxing “ . I wonder how much shooting would have been available in Cornwall? I took my thermal on holiday and there was barely a rabbit where I was and no deer or foxes . I think I’m getting the best of both worlds, and am now thinking that the grass might not be that much greener in Cornwall. 
        I hope that you are all well and managing to get out and about , I will now spend a bit of time reading what I’ve been missing…….. might take a while . All the best 

[David.evans 5,323]

Nice to have you back SL

we look forward to your posts again 

atb 

dave 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

20 minutes ago, David.evans said:

Nice to have you back SL

we look forward to your posts again 

atb 

dave 

Thanks Dave

[Sausagedog 7,381]

Ayoop old la.

Good to hear from you.

It must of been emotional that last day.

Best wishes to your Mrs and her sister. I know you will look after them.

[FLATTOP 4,413]

Nice to see you back SL I was wondering how you was getting on just the other day.

[shovel leaner 7,650]

6 minutes ago, Sausagedog said:

Ayoop old la.

Good to hear from you.

It must of been emotional that last day.

Best wishes to your Mrs and her sister. I know you will look after them.

Cheers pal, The wife’s sister has had a tumour removed and some glands and so far so good . But something like that makes you think about life and your priorities. 
              I hope that the pyjama wearing sniper is still bursting with health and exuberance? 
       Here are some memories of my last shoot day and then a picture of the team on beaters day . 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

6 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

Cheers pal, The wife’s sister has had a tumour removed and some glands and so far so good . But something like that makes you think about life and your priorities. 
              I hope that the pyjama wearing sniper is still bursting with health and exuberance? 
       Here are some memories of my last shoot day and then a picture of the team on beaters day . 

Cracking photographs

Not really wore the PJ's recently for fear of arrest.

Health-wise, just getting older mate but better off than some!

Take care buddy.

[Stavross 15,369]

Great to see you back on, you have came back at a turbulent time there’s been a lot of nonsense over the past couple of days ( I’ve been keeping out of it ) hopefully it’s settled down now, anyway, hope you are keeping well and enjoying a steadier pace of life

ATB Stav

[Dervburner 2,549]

Good to have you back SL

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Welcome back John. 

3 hours ago, Stavross said:

enjoying a steadier pace of life

He means your old! 

[shovel leaner 7,650]

4 hours ago, Stavross said:

Great to see you back on, you have came back at a turbulent time there’s been a lot of nonsense over the past couple of days ( I’ve been keeping out of it ) hopefully it’s settled down now, anyway, hope you are keeping well and enjoying a steadier pace of life

ATB Stav

Cheers Stav , How’s things ? Are you guys putting any birds out this year ? It’s a rich man’s game this season . I think I picked a good time to slide out of the back door . The shoots near me have struggled with their cover crops because of the dry weather , no chicks , the chicks they did get were not very good , insane gas prices , fuel prices , feed and wheat prices , in short the costs have gone through the roof . 
             I don’t know about the nonsense that’s been going on , this section of THL was always friendly and light hearted , long may it continue. 

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

I’m just f****n livid I’m not stepping into your shoes loading .Had it in the bag mate

Good to see you back on bud ,see you soon no doubt .I’ll be the one still in the beating line

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Nice to see you back mate

[shovel leaner 7,650]

1 minute ago, foxdropper said:

I’m just f****n livid I’m not stepping into your shoes loading .Had it in the bag mate

Good to see you back on bud ,see you soon no doubt .

Dead man’s shoes them jobs .  I’m sure you will get asked , we have a great laugh , your mate Whaley has us in stitches. 
         The thing is you have made yourself invaluable in the beating line . You are just too good with a flag . Speak soon mate

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

11 minutes ago, shovel leaner said:

Dead man’s shoes them jobs .  I’m sure you will get asked , we have a great laugh , your mate Whaley has us in stitches. 
         The thing is you have made yourself invaluable in the beating line . You are just too good with a flag . Speak soon mate

There’s me thinking I was a hit with the ladies ?