Seems like every year I try to be that guy you read about in here that is totally ready in every possible way for the season to begin, and this year is no exception. I still have lots to do. I put the Pro in procrastinate. Honestly...I think that is just life, and I have a sneaking suspicion that all those "...heck yes all my stands are hung" folks are vigorously typing lies, blowing smoke. Anyway, I did put new strings on the bow, purchased some LaCross Aeroheads (Highly recommend), moved a camera, cleaned all my gear/clothes, and picked a new stand location I am currently monitoring. Oh, and I'm getting married to the love of my life on Aug. 12th which is four years to the day since we met. She is, let's just say, slightly annoyed by my lack of focus on the wedding. I am multi-tasking here! Enough about that. I still need to purchase a new lock on, hang that, move a ladder stand, cut lanes all while trying not to bump any deer. Dangit, then there is that 40 hour a week job type thing...hmm. So, to sum up, I am REALLY going to enjoy that first peaceful all day sit. If the wife will let me go. Hope this made a few of you chuckle. Enjoy the season folks!
You are getting married in 12 days. Put the hunting stuff on hold until after the honeymoon. Happy Wife, happy life. Unhappy wife, life in hell.
Agree 100% on the happy wife, happy wife comment! Also, fwiw... http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/big-buck-zone/best-time-hang-treestands-its-not-now?src=SOC&dom=fb
This is some sound advice, take it. HOWEVER, you need to make her fully aware of your love for the sport, and that you'll take the time when needed.
take care of the wedding stuff first.. the rest will be fine... seems like a lot to do, but we all tend to over think it and it won't take as long as you think..
It does, it did for my wedding in 2008. Stocked up on camping stuff and some outdoors-themed home decor that my wife liked.
Sorry guys but the line "Happywife, happy life" is BS, It's a relationship/marriage. A relationship/marriage is a mutual agreement between two people, it's a two-way street. You need to be happy as well, not just her....
I have never been manipulated. You are right it is a two-way street. A good wife also thinks, "happy husband, happy life." Fortunately, I am married to such a woman. However, IMHO, the OP of this thread needed it brought to his attention for this particular circumstance. He is getting married in less than two weeks. That should be his priority for the next two weeks, not preseason prep work.
I agree with all of this.. just get through the next few weeks and then do your think.. Pick and choose you battles. I am recently REmarried... She's cool with it.. She never questions my hunting... I just need to make sure She and kids are prioritized off season... it's just a balance.. like anything else.
Happy wife happy life. I subscribe. I hunt no stop during season. Before & after season she is priority #1. However she knows how much it means to me & doesn't stop me from getting ready in the offseason. It's definitely a two way street. I'm happy, she's happy. Great marriage. Sure we have our moments & yes I've missed a few sits in the stand but it all works out when you both work at the marriage & make sacrifices for each other.
Just to clarify, although it has been fun seeing this run this far, the post is mostly exaggerated, meant to be taken lightly and to point out balancing life and preparation for our hobbies/passions can sometimes make it impossible to get it all done. I agree with all of your points and appreciate them all. I am completely and happily aware of my circumstances, the wedding is set, and we are good to go. She rarely ever gives me a hard time about hunting and all that goes with it, and she gets a kick out of how silly I become this time of year. I haven't posted much on here...maybe this should have gone in the water cooler section. Best of luck to you all this season. Bow Hunt or Die.
No offense intended by my post, sorry if it was delivered that way. I hope the wedding is the blast, I know my wedding day was one of the best days of my life. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Smart move to get married in August and not the first week of November. Your anniversary will come around at the same time every year.
So very true. My bride of over 30 years well knew of my passion for bowhunting while we dated. At one point she suggested that she would like to get married in October as it is a beautiful time of the year. While I agree that October is beautiful, I related that not only would it set things off the year we go married but every subsequent year on our anniversary. With 12 months in a year, there are 9 that are not directly related to bowhunting (I was not into turkey hunting back then), she saw my logic and we shifted to the summer. Besides that, she asked me ONE question pertaining to wedding planning and apparently I gave the WRONG answer. After that it was pretty much picking out a tux, gifts for my groomsmen and showing up plenty early......LOL I also agree that a marraige is a two-way street and have never cared for the "happy wife-happy life" slogan. My mom-in-law has been living with us and says that every once in a while. My wife and I both look at each other and roll our eyes. It was plain that such a philosophy was in effect in my wife's family growing up, but she also saw the draw backs. A happy marriage is not based on one partner being the hub of the relationship, as that eventually leads to the other feeling used and taken for granted.
