Trip Coasts Lots.

[hunter1947]

Well i am up typing this new treat this morning at 320AM. This hunting trip this year was the worst hunting trip i have ever had ,regarding everything. It first started with the dam pack rat ,then hauling elk out of the bush ,including whitetail deer ,and moose. Then my light sockets burning up for my head lights ,the main truck battery cells shorting out ,the pack rat chewing my truck up and building a nest in the heating ducks and heater fan motor. Then i pulled my lower left hip out out of place when moose hunting up at Houston BC. The tail pip on the left bank broke off. The lights come on for the dash light as for the parking lights as well ,with running lights on top of the cab when i put the truck into reverse. The head lights stay on when i turn them off. Left front U joint is making a heck of a clicking sound. And to top it off the transmission is shot ,it is going to coast me $5000.00 Dollars just to fix the transmission.http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon8.gif. The only good thing about the trip is that i got a whitetail deer and part of Brian's moose ,and i was able to spend 7 weeks in nature doing what i love to do.http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif. One other thing that was not to pleasant was that i pulled my back out worse when i was carrying a front shoulder of the moose into the cooler ,it weighed 231 pounds ,that really did me in. I got up to home at black creek BC and the next day had to go to the walk in clinic. The doc looked at me threw some prescriptions at me and i left there in real pain. That evening i couldn't sleep at all pain was to much for me ,i couldn't even walk ,i had to crawl everywhere i was going ,finally i passed out on the floor and woke up minutes latter ,this was at Two AM. i crawled into the bedroom and said to my wife take me to the emergence she took me in to campbell river H. She drove up to the front door got a wheelchair and took me in. The doc looked me over and said that my back lower was out of line and it was pinching the cyatical nerve ,that was what was causing most of the pain ,the pain was going on the outside of my leg right down to the left ankle. He then give me a steroid shot in the hip and another shot for the pain ,the cyatical nerve was swollen up. He give me two new prescriptions to get for the next day. He told me the ones the other doctor give you were not the right ones to be taking. The doc said go to the quierpractor and get your back into place ,so i did . Even now it is still hurting ,but i am 70% on the mend ,my lower legs are getting stronger everyday. What did this to me is my age ,i am perty fit person ,but when you get to 60 and you get up every morning at 4 or5 am and then hunt hard for the morning and evenings and haul out animals and not eat properly you begin to deteriorate ,that's what happened to me weeks of that brutal punishment finally caught up to me ,i lost 16 pounds over those 7 weeks of hunting ,i now weigh 179 pounds from 195. Next year will be a different story ,i will only be going on a few broken up hunts. Well that perty well sums it up. NEXT YEAR.http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif. Wayne.

[boxhitch]

We need some pains to remind us of our vulnerabilities. By the age of 60, we should know better than to be wrestleing with loads beyond our capability (231# is a bigass moose?). There are other ways.
As for the truck, it sounds like you have some wiring issues, for sure. Damned rats. And anyone with a (I assume ?) a diesel pickup folowed by an automatic, should have a tranny job factored in and budgetted. Its only a matter of time.
Glad to hear your still getting up in the am, regardless. Have a good day.

[Mulies]

Sorry to hear about all the trials and tribs. I've had my share over the years. But could I give it up? Sell all my stuff and stay home and play cards or something. If I wanted to go freaken nuts!!!
Take care of the back, soon it well all be just a memory.
also wayne

[huntcoop]

I could deal with a little grief for a 7 WEEK HUNT!! Lucky bugger.

P.S.
Sounds like it's time for a new truck.

[hunter1947]

We need some pains to remind us of our vulnerabilities. By the age of 60, we should know better than to be wrestleing with loads beyond our capability (231# is a bigass moose?). There are other ways.
As for the truck, it sounds like you have some wiring issues, for sure. Damned rats. And anyone with a (I assume ?) a diesel pickup folowed by an automatic, should have a tranny job factored in and budgetted. Its only a matter of time.
Glad to hear your still getting up in the am, regardless. Have a good day.
The power plant is a 351 small block. What screwed it was that i took my 10,1/2 foot camper with the quad and trailer ,i figured it was to much for the transmission to handle ,i usually only take a wall tent and my gear when headed up hunting ,but me being in the bush for a week or two by myself and hunting for 7 weeks ,i figured i would be comfortable and safer with the camper. The truck is a 1994 Ford F250 and it only has 135000 thousand KLM on it ,it is in excellent shape ,or should i say it was in excelent shape.

[Fisher-Dude]

H47, my advice to you would be to have a chiropractor work on your back rather than letting those dumbass GP's shoot you full of drugs. The chiros are back specialists, the GP's are good at lancing boils on yer butt. The chiro will fix the problem, the GP will mask the pain with drugs and hope it goes away on its own.

Just my 2 cents. ;-)

[Mr. Dean]

You retired then thought it best to take on the world w/ a 7 week hunt. :eek:

GOOD FOR YOU!!!


Sorry to hear of the misshaps. I too did in my back once (18 yrs ago), same as yours. That IS a bitch. To this day I need to be respectful of what I'm doing or else I pay dearly. I can still do everything that I want but need to 'listen' to what the body is saying - You'll work it through, I'm sure.

Truck can be fixed. Other than it being a PITA...


I hope you KILLED the rat! ;)

[Chuck]

Geez you sound like me! I can't suggest anything regarding the truck of course, but I would suggest accupunture to relieve the nerve pain. It has helped me a lot, but does require multiple visits and can be costly, depending on who you go to. I've been lucky in this regard, as there is a school nearby which teaches oriental medicine and of course the fee reflects that. Hang in there and don't push yourself too hard!

[Jagermeister]

Life after six oh, smaller loads, more trips.

[newhunterette]

hmmmmmmm I can't fix the truck but I can maybe fix you Wayne

heatin up the massage oils and lotions and give good old fashioned rub down - for therapy

nevermind cutting and pasting and making naughty of my words - I know what y'all thinking

just trying to help Wayne's back and sciatica sheesh

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[Fisher-Dude]

nevermind cutting and pasting and making naughty of my words - I know what y'all thinking

Alihttp://www.gunandgame.com/forums/images/smilies/newangel.gif

It ain't what WE'RE thinkin, it's what YOU'RE thinkin that is worrisome!

H47 is gonna have a sore head too, from his wife's frying pan. :cool:

[newhunterette]

FD - H47 (Wayne) and the MRs. know I am innocent and caring - he will understand hehehehehe so will she :)

besides my sister's home is in Black Creek so good excuse to go visiting

Wayne- buddy - hope u r smiling always my friend - keep your chin up - you are retired and can enjoy life as it was intended - the truck is only material - your back will heal and you will be ready for next season :)

[Mr. Dean]

Ali makes a valid point. There is technique involved though and it can be learned.

I had a real NICE therapist work me over three time a week for two months, followed by a good hot-tub soak.

PRICELESS!!!!!


This could turn out better than any hunting trip you've ever been on!

[Caveman]

Wayne, Baby steps buddy. You are supposed to ease into retirement, not jump in with both feet and start running. You've got all hunting season to go out. Not much you can do about the truck though. You won't soon forget the season of '07 I'll bet. :eek: ;)

[Fisher-Dude]

Ali makes a valid point. There is technique involved though and it can be learned.

I had a real NICE therapist work me over three time a week for two months, followed by a good hot-tub soak.

PRICELESS!!!!!


This could turn out better than any hunting trip you've ever been on!

Mr Dean's NICE therapist takes a few practice shots while he gets ready for his treatment...yeah, that could turn out real GOOD. ;-)

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[p&p]

Its time to slow it down ole pal Trust me Winger you will see more game & enjoy it even more I will call you soon for a long chat. Pete.

[Caveman]

Mr Dean's NICE therapist takes a few practice shots while he gets ready for his treatment...yeah, that could turn out real GOOD. ;-)

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I hope he didn't milk our medical system for no reason. :roll:

[Mr. Dean]

Mr Dean's NICE therapist takes a few practice shots while he gets ready for his treatment...yeah, that could turn out real GOOD. ;-)

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She used to be a red head... Other than that, she hasn't changed very much, over the years.

[newhunterette]

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/images/smilies/offtopic.gif gentleman focus

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/images/smilies/flowers1.giffor Wayne

[Mr. Dean]

I hope he didn't milk our medical system for no reason. :roll:

WCB.

Off all the 'stuff' they reguired me to do, I would have to say that she WAS the best medicine available... There was discussion of opening me up and doin things with knives, rods and welders. :eek:

I was barely in my 20's when this happened. The procedures that they were talkin about scared the $hit outta me! Read; willing to do ANYTHING. So... I took one for the team. :biggrin:


As said earlier, Ali makes a valid point.

[Mr. Dean]

It's OK Ali. I'm sure he's having a laugh at my expense.


That's good medicine too.

[Caveman]

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/images/smilies/offtopic.gif gentleman focus

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/images/smilies/flowers1.giffor Wayne

Hard to focus, I'm trying to figure out how to blow out my knee without the pain, so I could maybe get a therapist. :lol:

Wayne, maybe the therapist has a sister that's a mechanic and you could get everything taken care of with one call. ;)

[Fisher-Dude]

Wayne, maybe the therapist has a sister that's a mechanic and you could get everything taken care of with one call. ;)

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[Sharkey]

There is technique involved though and it can be learned.
I had a real NICE therapist work me over three time a week for two months, followed by a good hot-tub soak.
PRICELESS!!!!!


This could turn out better than any hunting trip you've ever been on!

Was the "Happy Ending" included or was that an extra $50?

[Fisher-Dude]

Was the "Happy Ending" included or was that an extra $50?

Wonder if that's covered by my extended health plan at work?

[Mr. Dean]

Was the "Happy Ending" included or was that an extra $50?

At the time, I don't think that I would have survived a happy ending. I'll admit though, I wasn't in a hurry to roll over off of the table when she was done!

It's tough at that age to stay focused on why you're there, wearing nothing more than a pair of shorts. :wink:

[Mr. Dean]

Wayne;

Thanks for making me think of all this again - It's been a real good day!

[Fisher-Dude]

At the time, I don't think that I would have survived a happy ending. I'll admit though, I wasn't in a hurry to roll over off of the table when she was done!

It's tough at that age to stay focused on why you're there, wearing nothing more than a pair of shorts. :wink:

Chances are you would have rolled a quarter turn, then got hung up.

[hunter1947]

You retired then thought it best to take on the world w/ a 7 week hunt. :eek:

GOOD FOR YOU!!!


Sorry to hear of the misshaps. I too did in my back once (18 yrs ago), same as yours. That IS a bitch. To this day I need to be respectful of what I'm doing or else I pay dearly. I can still do everything that I want but need to 'listen' to what the body is saying - You'll work it through, I'm sure.

Truck can be fixed. Other than it being a PITA...


I hope you KILLED the rat! ;) Your so right there Mr Dean ,the truck can be fixed ,but me i have to work on getting me fixed.

[Inlet Hunter]

Hey Wayne,
Just read your post. Iam feeling your pain sound like you getting some good advice.I have my own storys about this year hunting trips and pains and truck. Its looks like by your post you have move out of the Big city.........

[Caveman]

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That's what I'm talking about.........A girl gets right into her work, down and dirty!!!:wink:

[BlacktailStalker]

Hahah now turn over for happy ending !!

Wayne dont forget about the absessed tooth that started it all !

[hunter1947]

O ya Andy i forgot about that sucker that was one bad ordeal as well. The first night headed up to the EK ,the side of my mouth and lip went out like a balloon ,we had to stop in at the hospital emergency in Princeton and have it looked at ,this was at 4am in the morning. The tooth was abscessed bad ,more medication.

[Will]

Sorry to hear about your troubles........Now stop whining and admit you'd do it ALL over again, Right ? ;)


And to top it off the transmission is shot ,it is going to coast me $5000.00 Dollars just to fix the transmission
Crap Man ! 5 G's for a 94 Dorf Transmission is abit Pricey !

I guess your mechanic wants to give you a shot in the Pills too :grin:

[Mr. Dean]

Electronic tranny's are disgusting when it comes time to rebuild.

[hunter1947]

Electronic tranny's are disgusting when it comes time to rebuild. Mr. Dean ,my wife talked a lot to me yesterday and she re-inshered me that the coast doesent matter ,the truck can be fixed and we do have the cash to fix it. My wife said it's your lower back that we got to worry abut ,we have to get you fixed up.
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[hunter1947]

Sorry to hear about your troubles........Now stop whining and admit you'd do it ALL over again, Right ? ;)


Crap Man ! 5 G's for a 94 Dorf Transmission is abit Pricey !

I guess your mechanic wants to give you a shot in the Pills too :grin:
Will ,i wouldn't go that hard and i would do things different next year and yes you are right Will i would do it all over again ,i am getting better everyday ,and when you start felling better ,you start forgetting about what was back then. I whent on a 2lkm walk tyesterday and legs are felling stonger. I will hunt more buy myself next year and that way i don't have to keep up with the young bucks ,can go my own pace. http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

[tmarschall]

Wayne.... like Fisher_Dude said... stay away from the GP's and see a good chiropractor.... they know how to fix you and not just cover up the pain. Just remember... you got about 10 months untill Sept 1st.... no need to hurry!!!

[hunter1947]

Tom i will make a visit to the back doctor ,for sure. Tom when are you going to come back up to BC to be part of the group when elk hunting in the EK????. http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

[bosch]

Wayne, I know you had some lousy memories of that trip but you also had some good memories of that trip, like the look on your face when I told you I had a moose down. or when that big ram was standing there looking at us letting us snap off all those pictures. i think you know what you have to do next year to make your hunt more successful so we will go get em next season. Hey Ali, when you goin to visit Wayne?
My neck's killing me, I carried the other 3 quarters he did'nt carry and was a victim in an accident on that trip...could use some of that massage therapy myself!

[hunter1947]

Wayne, I know you had some lousy memories of that trip but you also had some good memories of that trip, like the look on your face when I told you I had a moose down. or when that big ram was standing there looking at us letting us snap off all those pictures. i think you know what you have to do next year to make your hunt more successful so we will go get em next season. Hey Ali, when you goin to visit Wayne?
My neck's killing me, I carried the other 3 quarters he did'nt carry and was a victim in an accident on that trip...could use some of that massage therapy myself! Brian i am going to hunt smarter next year ,,i have had lots of time to think about what was and what will be.