Shootingman Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Heart specialist & my GP recently strongly advised me that the time for me to give up the tramping around with a gun & dog is well overdue,had a bad pull at the end of season & just not making any headway with the recovery, so after giving serious thought to it,I've left the game syndicate & deer syndicate, & now have a load of gear no longer required, will be posting a few adds in the for sale section later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Time to take up target shooting ? A new challenge without the strain of tramping around a cold field. Best of luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Truly sorry to hear that Shootinman, I hope your health gets back on track again, I kinda know how you're feelin as I've a bad back problem that gets worse in the winter cold weather and I struggle to get out at all at times, I hope you have many good memories to keep you thinkin about for a few years to come . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste12b Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 That's sad to hear. Don't sell up, wait a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Shootinman I have a similar problem i bought a quad, put a dog box on the back and instead of beating i pick up behind the guns on a stand one and beat one shoot and i am the game carrier and i also carry the beaters guns when they are actually beating and generally make myself useful Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit_stu Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 sad to hear, but im sure you'll find away to stay in the shooting circle or many years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonk69 Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 keep your chin up fella, picking up could be the thing for you now, all the best, matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I'm very sorry to learn of your health problems, but you have to take the advice of those who tell you to give up. Take care and stay well. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Thank you all for all the replies, this shows just how great this forum is, 1 big caring family, I very much appreciate all your support. I've had 2 heart attacks a few yrs ago, awaiting a triple by-pass + diabetic doesnt help, unfortunately I had another bad pull ( not a heart attack) at the end of last season, & after various tests etc, the outcome is that the I cannot risk another, so as I say there will be a lot of bargains up for sale shortly. Once again lads, thank you all for the support & advise. True gentlemen, all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Sorry to hear the bad news Mike. I'll be in touch soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 try and keep in touch with the sport and dont just walk away from it all...I am sure there will be ways for you to keep involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 It must not have been an easy decision to make to give up the shooting.Keep a gun just in case you feel the need to go out now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Sorry to hear this but if you can I would hang on to one gun having a pop now and again just to keep your hand in is not a bad idea I had a neighbour some years ago he was getting on a bit but still quite fit he gave up driving his little car as there was a bit short of cash and his wife persuaded him to sell it not that it was worth much. but he did as she said and then he sunk in to a deep depression it took him some time to get back again. I put it down to selling his pride and joy it would not have hurt for her to let him keep it and bring it out on Sunday for a wash and polish and if there financial position improved he could start using it again but selling it was like saying well that is it I'm on my way out so why bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 That`s sad news mate. Whatever you decide, i wish you good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Bloody bad luck mate,i sincerely hope that all your medical problems will soon be a thing of the past and that you have many many happy healthy years (shooting or not ) in front of you.Good Luck . Edited May 6, 2012 by Jega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mike,im sorry to hear that mate. Get an airgun and join a club if your up to it. ATVB with your health mate. Take Care Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytim38 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi Mike, so very sorry to hear about your health situation, dont worry when you have had the opp you will be feeling a lot better, a friend of mine had this procedure done a few years ago and he is so much better than he was. PM Sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Sorry to hear of your problems, I have often thought what I would do in the same situation. Being a rifle club member, game shot, stalker, pigeon shot etc the Quad bike option sounds great. Definately, target shooting at a club will provide more than just shooting (social, support, friendship) as will continued membership of your syndicate. Let them know of your concerns, if there half decent they should try there best to acomodate you. Try not to give up on shooting, we all need something to stay sane, Best wishes moorman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thank you all for all the replies, this shows just how great this forum is, 1 big caring family, I very much appreciate all your support. I've had 2 heart attacks a few yrs ago, awaiting a triple by-pass + diabetic doesnt help, unfortunately I had another bad pull ( not a heart attack) at the end of last season, & after various tests etc, the outcome is that the I cannot risk another, so as I say there will be a lot of bargains up for sale shortly. Once again lads, thank you all for the support & advise. True gentlemen, all of you. I wish you all the best matey. My old man had a few heart attacks many moons ago.and like yourself was diabetic. He had an awful colour and looked gaunt for years while waiting for surgery. He was in a bit of discomfort afterward with coughing pain etc but once through the recovery he was a new man. His was a MULTIPLE bypass leaving him.with scars to his chest arm and legs. I was so happy to have my Dad back after years of just a shell. I hope you have the same success and eventually get back to some form of shooting in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi, I have had two stents (medical blow jobs!), a replacement aortic valve (hereditary problem) and a bypass when they were in there doing the valve. I walk, stalk, fly, run and travel all over the world on business (not all at once!) and I feel FANTASTIC. I was told 99% of all recovery takes place from the neck up - so don't sit in a hole. Get up, get fixed and get out. It's the bugrs who haven't been fixed I worry about! From op to back to work was 5 weeks and nothing hurt. Yes there was discomfort but if you are in pain then tell the doctors. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi, I have had two stents (medical blow jobs!), a replacement aortic valve (hereditary problem) and a bypass when they were in there doing the valve. I walk, stalk, fly, run and travel all over the world on business (not all at once!) and I feel FANTASTIC. I was told 99% of all recovery takes place from the neck up - so don't sit in a hole. Get up, get fixed and get out. It's the bugrs who haven't been fixed I worry about! From op to back to work was 5 weeks and nothing hurt. Yes there was discomfort but if you are in pain then tell the doctors. Good luck. Never heard of Angioplasty being refered to as a Medical **** job :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogrun Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Heart specialist & my GP recently strongly advised me that the time for me to give up the tramping around with a gun & dog is well overdue,had a bad pull at the end of season & just not making any headway with the recovery, so after giving serious thought to it,I've left the game syndicate & deer syndicate, & now have a load of gear no longer required, will be posting a few adds in the for sale section later. Sorry to ear your bad news,but we all got to give it up some time,some sooner than others but think positive you can still be involved with the shooting just do it in a more leisurly sort of way so you dont get to stessed,let your friends do all the running about and you just the shooting and standing,try and hang on to your gear for as long as you can because one day you might feel more healthier,and feel like starting back at it again,because once you,ve got rid of it its a dear game to start back up,i had a friend who done excactly the same only it was fishing gear,then then he decided to start back up and it cost him a fortune,keep your chin up and all the best for the future,Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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