marsh man Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Looking at the posts for the new season I can sense the excitement building up for the big day, but how serious would something has to be to stop you going . I can understand if its illness or a bereavement but even then it would have to be a serious illness or someone very close. A few years back when the 1st was on a Saturday my brother in laws daughter got married and like all good husbands I had to go , but it didn't mean I had to stay I told my wife I would give it till 6.30pm and then I was going so I could be up the marsh by 7.30pm , as soon as the meal and speeches were over they all made there way to the main hall . I made the excuse I was going to the toilet and then I was on my way , I was running a bit late as I had a 20 mile journey to get to the marsh so for a laugh I left my suit and carnation in my button hole on , I just had to go home and get my dog , gun ,and boots and I was on my way , when I got to the marsh my two mates were waiting for me and when I got out of my motor all I had to do was put my water boots on . I had to be one of the best dressed wildfowlers out that night and the look on my mates face said it all. My wildfowling addiction was becoming serious. So come on guys tell us what stopped you going or didn't stop you going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobshooting Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 By far the worse thing I've done, is leave my wife throwing up down the toilet with a migraine to do morning flight on the first. I still feel guilty about it, honestly,it was a low down selfish act, I'd have to admit. She still remembers it, even after 30 years, which is strange as she can't recall where I put my stuffing thigh boots this February just gone. I wouldn't do it now I'm certain, I'm no longer so immature, I've grown into a nicer person, I wouldn't do it now............ probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDES EDGE Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 To many ******* idiots out on the 1st thats what stopped me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I can't go on the first as it's not a date in our shoot dates limited to three days a week. To be honest so long as I get out in the first week I'm happy. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) I got a telling off 26 years ago on the first for staring out of a delivery suite window and saying what a great evening it would be for a duck flight . I dont know why I bothered staying , the wife only shouted and cursed at me until she had finished giving birth to our first daughter To be honest I do not make a big thing of getting out on the first now, not even now I am shooting the foreshore I work a 4 on 4 off so get plenty of time to go , this year I am working and will not get down the marsh until the 5th. Edited August 26, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I won't be out as Kent has taken ALL my shooting and I can't afford £242 to join them lol ( it's a JOKE Gents ) Seriously enjoy your first where ever you are. To the OP having a busted ankle in plaster on crutches never stopped me in the past mind you it cost me a R/L chance at Pinks having folded the first I lost balance and ended flat on my back with a refracted ankle Pinks who'd chase em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I will always go out on the 1st, its not about shooting a goose for me its just getting out and acknowledging the start of the season, seeing whats about, watching the sunrise and bird life, being there when the world wakes up, the peace and solitude. Last year when the 1st was on a sunday and I could not shoot I still went out. It would have to be something major to stop me going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Only thing gunna stop me is the wrong weather conditions if its to sunny and warm then not bother if windy cold over cast then rainning then im out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Work unfortunatly I will be offshore not getting home until the 5th. All you lucky bug rugs enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I will always go out on the 1st, its not about shooting a goose for me its just getting out and acknowledging the start of the season, seeing whats about, watching the sunrise and bird life, being there when the world wakes up, the peace and solitude. Last year when the 1st was on a sunday and I could not shoot I still went out. It would have to be something major to stop me going. I have to agree with your sentiments about just being out, but dont forget the breakfast after and the urine taking in the cafe Regards Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Kent wildfowlers buying up my clubs marsh. Lol Edited August 26, 2014 by jayDT10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Rogue1 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 i will be sitting next to breyden me and the dog. just listing for all the shooting il take the gun. just in case i might see a good strong flyer then back for evening flight it all about being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I will be at all day but will be out for an evenin flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) In nearly 50 years I have only missed a couple of firsts, once due to working in Sweden on the African- European bird migration project when I was catching wetland birds on the Tundra and a couple of times when I did not have a dog. Without a dog I rarely ever go shooting. Perhaps the worst time I went shooting was when my daughter was born. The nurse said to me mother and daughter need to rest so it would be best if I left my visit until the next day. It was December and it was very cold and snowy. When I got home my inlaws had picked up my young son and taken him to their house. A mate came around and as we sat there looking out of the window at the driving snow we both had the same thoughts. Would the wigeon come into the marsh early tonight ? Within a couple of minuets we were on our way and ended up having one of the best wigeon \ teal flights I have ever had. I do not think mother inlaw was very impressed when she called around that evening and found me plucking a pile of wigeon! Edited August 30, 2014 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Stella Artois was to blame for me not being out on the first last year, hoping to be out on Monday for an evening flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adie271 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Waiting for the boys in blue to give my licence is stoping me joining a club and getting out on the 1st lol well at this rate I might make it out on the 1st of jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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