Someone please tell me I am doing the right thing...

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  1. wrassjd

    wrassjd Weekend Warrior

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    It Is opening day for me tomorrow...and I will be watching my brother in law play his first home college football game. I seriously don't know if it has set in yet that I will not be in a stand opening morning. This is painful. Hopefully I will be rewarded for my sacrifice :). Love ya, jake. You guys better win!


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  3. JGD

    JGD Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Your brother in law will only have one first home college football game and you have all season to hunt, so if it's important to him that you are there, be there. :) Enjoy the game.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    It is your choice, it's only one day
     
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  5. wrassjd

    wrassjd Weekend Warrior

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    JGD, you make a great point. Thanks for putting things into perspective for me.


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    Swamp Stalker Legendary Woodsman

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    Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the moment that we live for and we all need things to be put in perspective. It happened to me a few times in the past. Enjoy the game today, and enjoy the rest of your season. :bow:
     
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  7. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    God, Family and then everything else is how I try to run my life. Your life and your choice. Blessings.
     
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    soccerdan90 Grizzled Veteran

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    It's only opening day. I rarely hunt the opener just because it's hot. It's a long season.
     
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    It's your Brother in Law, he's nobody.... Go hunting ....(just kidding lol) as others stated, family 1st ad there are countless other days for you to hunt, you are doing the right thing!!!!!
     
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  10. Whitetail

    Whitetail Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Since he is playing football I would go sit in HIS stand.
     
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    BukFvr21 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I think you made the right decision. Enjoy the game for what it is and just take in the whole experience with your family.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I used to let hunting rule my world. Then I realized hunting is a small, yet important part of me, and if my family or friends need me I am not hunting.
     
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    You can record the game...You cant record the hunt!!! Opening day for Ohio is the 27th. My niece is getting married. I will be in the stand but out in time to make the wedding. Particularly since I have to sing in it! Family comes first brother!
     
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    patinthehat Die Hard Bowhunter

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    X2 what Ty said God, Family, Hunting. Do that and things tend to get easier :)
     
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    You're doing the right thing as am I. My wife's grandparents are coming in from Arkansas and staying today and tomorrow. I really want to be in the stand, but don't want to be rude to my g-parents. Hunting can wait, although it kinda sucks. I haven't missed an opener in years.
     
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    Imagine if your wedding anniversary was smack dab in the middle of the rut....every year.
     
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    Mine is on November 4! What was I thinking? At least it's not on the 9th or 10th.
     
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    Your doing the right thing.
     
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  19. tacklebox

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    Thats just poor planning........



    But mine is too :) At least I never forget the date lol
     
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    Family first. There will be plenty of opening days, and plenty of days in a stand. If he doesn't understand how much hunting is important to you, he will one day.
     
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    Amen! Sometimes it's hard to put self second, but well worth it!
     
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