A SENIOR MOMENT, Part 1
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From: Paul@thefort
27-Aug-19
REFLECTING
REFLECTING
I am not sure when was the very first time someone called me sir or I felt like a senior citizen or when I had my first senior moment. Maybe it was when I first started to get a few gray hairs or maybe it was when I got my very first senior discount at the local coffee shop. Just a few years back, when someone called me sir, I thought of turning around to see if my dad was standing behind me but now I take it as a complement. Maybe I have earned it or maybe there are still a lot of polite people out there.
Maybe I got the senior citizen status when I turned 55 years. Maybe it was when I turned 62 years and started to collect Social Security or maybe it was when I had to adjust my investments when I turned 70 years. Or is the senior status, like ones age, just a number? Eighty years next March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where has the time gone and how fast the past 29 elk seasons have turned into memories?
OH yes, a senior moment. Yea, I have used that phase a few times when I might have forgotten something, totally or for a few minutes.
But I do know this, being a senior or not, I am going solo elk hunting and leaving in the morning for my spike camp high up in the Colorado Rocky Mt, ie, the Flat Tops Wilderness area gaining 1600 ft in two miles. I plan on sleeping in the truck tonight and then hiking up to my spike camp area, ready camp, do some light elk scouting, and be ready for the Saturday opener. THESE ARE THE SENIOR MOMENTS I LOVE THE MOST.
MORE TO COME WHEN I RETURN. Good luck on your hunts this season. My best, Paul
From: Bowboy
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: Hank_S
27-Aug-19
Paul, have fun and best of luck to you!!!
From: Old School
27-Aug-19
Wishing you a great hunt Paul. Looking forward to your hunt stories...
Shoot em straight
-Mitch
From: Predeter
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: buckfevered
27-Aug-19
Looking forward to seeing and reading all about your adventure this year. Best of luck Paul!
From: huntabsarokee
27-Aug-19
Paul Do you have the wheel bow this year? I kind of remember you not using it last year of course I am getting old too. Thanks for the inspiration. Wish you a great hunt.
From: midwest
27-Aug-19
The legend! Best of luck, friend!
From: Mule Power
27-Aug-19
Good luck sir!
From: Whip
27-Aug-19
You're my hero Paul! I want to be like you when I grow up. (I'll be 65 this year, so just a young pup yet)
From: Rgiesey
27-Aug-19
Good Luck Paul!
From: Southern draw
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: BTM
27-Aug-19
My first senior moment came when I mentioned John Wayne to a class of elementary students and got nothing but blank "Who?" looks in response.
From: elkstabber
27-Aug-19
Go get 'em Paul! You are an inspiration to many of us.
From: T Mac
27-Aug-19
Good luck be safe and looking forward to post hunt recap.
From: HUNT MAN
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!!!
From: rooster
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul! I'm looking forward to the story to come.
From: cnelk
27-Aug-19
Shoot straight!
From: fisherick
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul, you're my inspiration. PS take the recurve.
From: Vonfoust
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul! Looking forward to "The rest of the story"!
From: BC173
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul. Keep on keepin on!!
From: huntinelk
27-Aug-19
Good luck, Paul. You are an inspiration
From: buzz mc
27-Aug-19
Sir, you are an inspiration to all of us. Good luck this year and I can't wait to read how the seasons went.
From: Beav
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul we can’t wait to read about it. You are a great inspiration!
From: sticksender
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul. You're setting the bar high for the rest of us!
From: Treeline
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: sitO
27-Aug-19
You're a machine Paul! I hope to be able to enjoy the rest of my hunts, and years, as much as you!
Good luck buddy!
From: jordanathome
27-Aug-19
That just put a huge ole smile on my greying face! Go Get Em Paul!!!!!
From: Grasshopper
27-Aug-19
Good luck buddy, hope you have the hunt of a lifetime!
From: Shiras42
27-Aug-19
Damn Paul, you are an inspiration! Best of luck from this not quite senior pussy flat lander! :)
From: Brotsky
27-Aug-19
Senior moment? Heck Paul is just a silver fox! You turn your back on him and he’ll steal your girls! :-) Best of luck to you my friend! Stay safe and make some more memories! You are an inspiration!
From: orionsbrother
27-Aug-19
Short bloodtrails!
Any time I use sir to address you, it has nothing to do with age.
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
27-Aug-19
Best of luck Sir....I would only say that as a term of respect Paul! Can't wait to read about your hunts this fall. Always some of the Best of Bowsite. Jeff
From: elkmtngear
27-Aug-19
Godspeed Paul...I want to be you when I grow up!!!
From: Two Feathers
27-Aug-19
I keep telling my grandkids the first and last word out of their mouth is sir. They are not catching on too good. 80 years next March... You are ageing well, I'm impressed.
From: jingalls
27-Aug-19
Go get em!!!
From: SBH
27-Aug-19
Shoot straight Paul! Looking forward to the recap.
From: stealthycat
27-Aug-19
I turned 50 this summer .... a man hiking the mtns and elk hunting at 80 is an example to everyone and much admired
From: longspeak74
27-Aug-19
Best of luck Paul!!
From: Dale06
27-Aug-19
You are an inspiration for us guys that are in our late 60s. I’ll be hunting elk starting Sept 8 in unit 83.
From: Ambush
27-Aug-19
I'm sixty six and I aspire to be half as fit and full of life as an eighty year old Paul!!
When much younger women start calling you "Dear", you know you're a senior.
From: Brun
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul! Can't wait to hear about it.
From: mattandersen
27-Aug-19
Good for you Paul! I mean Sir! haha I hope to be healthy enough to do the same when I'm 80! Good luck and keep us posted!
From: Wv hillbilly
27-Aug-19
Good luck! Can’t wait to read the story.
From: Tgun46
27-Aug-19
Good luck sir. Look forward to your hunt recaps every year Paul. Go get em
From: Whocares
27-Aug-19
Awesome, Paul! Enjoy! You are an inspiration for us other seniors as well as the young guys. Nice pics. Look forward to more.
From: Boreal
27-Aug-19
Paul, You have my ultimate respect and admiration! Best of luck for all of your hunts this year!
From: oake
27-Aug-19
I cannot wait for the play-by-play.
Best of luck Paul, as others have stated, you are an inspiration to many any elk hunter
From: EmbryOklahoma
27-Aug-19
Best of luck, Paul! Can't wait for the stories and photos.
From: otcWill
27-Aug-19
Get em kid!
From: APauls
27-Aug-19
Good Luck Paul!! As many have stated, and I too want reiterate you are an inspiration to us all. I often bring you up to local people that have no idea who you are as an example.
From: ElkNut1
27-Aug-19
Good luck sir! Enjoy every moment!
ElkNut/Paqul
From: OFFHNTN
27-Aug-19
I always enjoy your posts Paul! Best of luck to you!
From: Iowa_Archer
27-Aug-19
Wait a minute...there aren't any geese that high up on the mountains, are there? :) Good luck and enjoy, it is always enjoyable to read about your adventures.
From: elkster
27-Aug-19
You're an inspiration to hunter of all ages. Good luck this season.
From: mountainman
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: JohnMC
27-Aug-19
Paul don't have a senor moment and forget to post part 2 ;)
From: Bowbender
27-Aug-19
Good luck, shoot straight, be safe...and like others have said "I wanna be like you when I grow up!"
From: Carcajou
27-Aug-19
Shoot straight and drink it all in Paul! Looking forward to your Blog as always, SIR!
From: BC
27-Aug-19
Outstanding. Kill a big one.
From: GhostBird
27-Aug-19
Stay after it Paul. Best of Luck.
From: drycreek
27-Aug-19
All you guys who want Paul as your hero, get in line !:-). I’m at the front !
Good luck and get’er done Paul !
From: JRABQ
27-Aug-19
Hope I'm going as strong as you when I approach 80!
Good luck on your hunt, JR
From: GF
27-Aug-19
Just remember, Paul - you’re not REALLY old until the draw weight on your heaviest bow is a higher number than your age.
;)
Of course, my Grandma used to say if you’re still in double digits, you’re still just a kid!
From: Paul@thefort
27-Aug-19
Ok, I am heading out the door. For those who "want to be just like me". You better talk to Tricia first. :) LOL. Thanks for all of the kind comments and encouragement.
Part 2 is in the near future. Paul
From: Stoneman
27-Aug-19
Best of luck and a safe trip.
From: badbull
27-Aug-19
Dang it Paul, you keep me going and I am a bit older than you but not near the shape that you are in to do what you do. You have inspired me for quite some time so take good care of yourself up there and great hunting to you........Bob
From: jordanathome
27-Aug-19
This thread has almost as many posts as you are old.................jus' sayin' ;) Best of all best wishes to you SIR! You've earned it time and time again.
From: Buffalo1
27-Aug-19
I had the good fortune of meeting Paul@thefort this past April in Omaha at the P&Y Convention. Believe me, this man is not "a senior moment." He is slim, trim and ready for any mountain. He is a "Western Gentleman" by all measures.
I hope I still have it like he does when I get to be his age. He is a true inspiration!
Paul, best of luck this season.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
27-Aug-19
Can’t wait for Part II Paul...
From: buci 313
27-Aug-19
The best to you Paul.
Be safe, hunt well.
From: BigOk
27-Aug-19
Good Luck!!!
From: Blue Buck
27-Aug-19
Have a great hunt and good luck! It was a pleasure meeting you at the Omaha P&Y.
From: fastflight
27-Aug-19
You are the man!!! I dont know you at all but I certainly admire what you are still doing at an age when most have given up hunting completely. Good luck and have fun.
From: zabwelch
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul! Looking forward to reading all about it!
From: INbowdude
27-Aug-19
Atta boy! A few years behind you but understand the senior moment.
From: PoudreCanyon
27-Aug-19
Hope you kill a biggun Paul - you’re an inspiration for sure!
From: Marty
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: bowhunter24
27-Aug-19
Paul you are Da'Man!!!! Anytime I open a thread you start I have a smile. You always bring out the good, never complaining. The one person who I most hoped to meet in St. Louis, at my only Pope and Young you have a great time, be safe and I can hardly wait for your write up!
From: Dirty D
27-Aug-19
Good luck Paul!
From: Jaquomo
28-Aug-19
Hunt safe, my friend. As always, live every day like it's your last. You are an inspiration to us all!
From: Glunt@work
28-Aug-19
I predict a good story.
From: Medicinemann
28-Aug-19
Looking forward to Part 2.....in case you forgot why we are all posting responses….LOL
From: BULELK1
28-Aug-19
Have fun and be safe Pau
Pick-a-Spot-------->
Good luck, Robb
From: JEG
28-Aug-19
Good luck Paul, looking forward to the recap!!
From: luckydraw
28-Aug-19
Just Awesome! Enjoy and thanks for sharing! Good luck
From: JB
28-Aug-19
Looking forward to another well told tale! Hope you have a great time!! You are an inspiration.
From: hoytshooter1
28-Aug-19
Good luck Paul.... can't wait to hear the story
From: bwhntr
28-Aug-19
I will always remember the time I bumped into you and was honored to help you pack out your elk and camp. That was many years ago, and you're still cranking right along. Truly inspired by you. Enjoy elk camp 2019!
From: RD
28-Aug-19
Good luck Paul! At 71 and after 29 elk hunts I'll be hunting antelope, their easier to pack out!
From: Don K
28-Aug-19
Good luck, cant wait to here your stories when you get back.
From: pipe
01-Sep-19
Enjoy it all!
From: elmer@laptop
01-Sep-19
Looking forward to part 2!
From: elmer@laptop
01-Sep-19
Looking forward to part 2!
From: Drahthaar
01-Sep-19
Have fun and shoot straight. Forrest
From: ki-ke
02-Sep-19
Always love following your adventures Paul! Have a great hunt, sir!!
