I have a dear friend who's brother went this way chasing elk. He found him sitting down, rifle across his lap staring at the stars. I wish we are all so lucky.

Probably not, though. All the doctors appointments will keep you limping along for 20 years beyond when you're last able to hunt.

Whats the point of being alive if your not living any more?

I agree with Danny. IMO If you can't get better and you have no enjoyment what's the point. To me a nursing home is about the most depressing place on earth. I have a mother in law in one now that has dementia. Her quality of life is zero, it's just an existance and it has been for almost 2 years now. No thanks, I'd rather be gone.

Finally day come for big appt for me, I was so nervous go in, absolutely painless , an didn't find thing wrong, got colonoscope finally scheduled but not get in for months, really impressed with Iowa state hospitals, they have lot help hire there with excellent service, huge clinics, I am thinking the largest in state, start get old an worry about such stupid stuff all time an worry life away an time go by fast, I went eat after an should use gps as drove 5 miles an got lost an stop eat, must used be capitol of Iowa in Iowa city as old gold dome

Great news coonman.Dont worry.Just think about trapping.

Good news coonman.
Dad always said. "worrying is what broke the wagon down"
Stay positive

I'm glad you had a good checkup
Keep your head up and keep moving forward
They can't cover you with dirt if you keep your feet moving

Glad you are doing well Dave! Hope you continue to take care of yourself. As always, we are here for you if you need us. Even if some on here give you a hard time (myself included) sometimes.

If you are always worrying and looking for problems you won't be disappointed.

Good news Dave! Keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward.

That's great news, Dave. Thanks for letting us know, and I'm happy for you.

Maybe now you can start making some plans to do a little extra trapping this year, or even make it to some of the trapping conventions we will be having around the state. We'd love to have you come and visit. You're always welcome.

Glad to hear you are doing well, Dave!!

One day at a time Coonman.

Glad to hear things went well Dave. Eric

Thanks !!!