Amazed Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hi all, having a new baby has seriously restricted my shooting time at the moment. I don't have the time and funds to run both shot guns and rifles so have decide to give up with the shot guns and just run with rifles. Any others found you just don't have time for both ? Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nope I've 2 kids which I have 12 days a month now :( but always made time . I've the kids tomorrow night but out the next with the combine Oh and been out with hmr tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I sometimes haven't got the time pal. With a newborn you don't get 5 mins. My lads two now so I can go where I want and he sometimes comes too. Don't sell up, just leave it in the cabinet. They ain't loosing money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 That would be my view, just hold onto them for now, they aren't going to go down in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 YES KEEP THEM THEY DON`T EAT ANYTHING, you`ll regret selling in a few years when the little un gets up a bit, then it`ll cost you to buy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) I'm in exactly the same boat, I've got a daughter and my son is due early next month so i'm already thinking about giving up one of the two. Difficulty is that I enjoy the target / rifle shooting but a fair few of my friends shoot clays now so it's a bit of social. I homeload my rifle stuff except for the LR and with the cost of clays and cartridges going up I think that it may be up for the slaughter, but as has been said, if I lay my shotgun up then it's not going to loose money (if it was worth anything in the first place!) The weekend is also more family time now so I think my rifle shooting will probably have to be limited now as well especially as children tend to be bloody expensive! Edited August 21, 2013 by Livefast123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If it is just about time, I would say to give it a while. I have 3 kids and can sympathize. It does get easier and you and the good lady will eventually work out a system when you can both have your own "me" time. Give it a year. It is feasable to do both. Besides, what if the kid wants to break a few clays when it's older ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Me too school hols means if not at work I'm lookin after the monsters just means I'm limited to lamping for a while having said that I'm on nights now so going to farm with air rifle for a few hour b4 gonna bed. Only 2hr and should be all set with deeks out woohooo! Edited August 22, 2013 by Paul taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Keep both... go out less. I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old. I have found that the rifle is handy as I can pop out for 2 hours door to door, sometimes less! (The other day I literally was out for half our and came back with a few nights dinner... And then other times suit a quick walk with a shotgun. I havn't the time to pigeon decoy, or sit out all night lamping or even spend half a day out there... but I still find time for the odd quick shoot. If my kids are being monsters and tired, we take them out in the car with a gun in the boot and drop me off at my perm and the misses either waits in the car enjoying the peace and quiet whilst I do the rounds for 1/2 hour, or she'll drive around a bit and pick me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging125 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 My misus is due next month, its the first! Dunno how we will cope but I'm hoping to get out at least once a month to clear the head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 My misus is due next month, its the first! Dunno how we will cope but I'm hoping to get out at least once a month to clear the head! Good plan, sometimes the country air is good for that. Having a baby isn't the end of your shooting life by any means, just need to find a good balance of being a good parent and having some time to your self. I was very keen as soon as possible after my first born to get my partner out of the house on her own (With her friends) and had a mate come over and we had a film and comedy film night whils she was away from the kids.... helps your partner not get post natal depression, and then means you get a 'going out card' in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 nope I've got a 4yr old and a 6 weeks old .... I shoot a bit less yes but still make time for some time out.... that meaning I still shoot most days I need to be out or I start going crazy, my wifes ace and can see me starting to stare outside longingly and says "its ok if you go do your thing for a few hours", she doesnt need to say it twice! .... I got a goodun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I thought I would be restricted when my son was born but I still get out at weekends and most nights, well he is 29 and a better shot than me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Why would you not have enough time, don't you have a wife ?. The only difference that my wife having children made to my life was to my pocket !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I know where your coming from mate, we've got twins on the way so I'm really gonna feel it. We'd worked out we could afford child care for one to allow my wife to keep working but can't do it with two. Think it's gonna be the shotgun that goes first as I barely use it, hopefully I won't have to pick between the hornet and rimfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Guys, you do know that if you work you get most of the nursery paid don't you? Edited August 23, 2013 by houlsby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Guys, you do know that if you work you get most of the nursery paid don't you? Yea £48 a year for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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