Thread: A week off

Finally finished the seasons planting contracts in the first week of the school holidays. Better late then never I guess.

Decided to take the second week off and do some missions with the boys.

First up was the Nelson Lakes, we have had some great times up there over the last few years and this was to be no different....

Typical spring weather. Snow up top, strong winds, dark storms rolling down the valleys interspersed with radiant sunshine.



Day 1 involved a bit of walking which was largely uneventful except for spotting a nanny goat at about 30m which i pulled the trigger on only to hear a 'click'. Much cursing ensued when i realized I hadn't managed to chamber a round !!! Idiot

The one goat turned into two as a billy emerged from an overhanging bank and shunted her into the bush. Pissed me off that did always good to get them when in a NP



The first encounter on Day 2 wasn't much better when we spooked 2 deer in the bush but the lad was pretty excited to see them non the less.

If this had one positive, it slowed us right down and made us much more careful. A while later i spotted a horizontal line thru some scrub that looked suspiciously like the top two inches of a deers back. Eventually up popped a neck and head Boom. Deer down!!

A bit of butchery, a retreat to the lake and a tasty dinner followed for two satisfied fellas.





Day 3 Started with plucking a few possums in the dark, always a bit of fun.



Then we had a good attempt at the alpine version of 'surf and turf' but the trout just wouldn't play ball !!



Eventually gave up and made a run for home.

After a desperately needed clean up, wash and laundry session at home it was off to the coast for the rest of the week.

White bait were easy to find, especially at first light at the river mouth.





But once again the fishing let us down. Far too difficult this fishing malarky I'm bloody giving up !!



A great time was had by both the young and not so young !!

It truly is an amazing country this of ours even when you do keep it local.

Really made me think I need to take more time off and enjoy it more. Awesome to see the boys thriving on the outdoor lifestyle too.

Far better the earth we walk on than the virtual world on offer today






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That was a treat to read.

Epic, The sweat , the effort , father and sons ..perfect .

enjoyed reading this and the pics. thanks kukuwai.

Quote… Far better the earth we walk on than the virtual world on offer today


Yeah mate….well said!!!

Youl keep yr boys on the right track with that big play ground up there.Nice seeing fathers getting theirs kids out fishing and hunting.

Originally Posted by Trout

Nice seeing fathers getting theirs kids out fishing and hunting.

Thats exactly right Trout, it was actually reading 'Holiday Mish' by @Chur Bay that inspired me to do a write up about ours


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Awesome
I hope to put up a similar report soon.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Awesome
I hope to put up a similar report soon.

Yep ill be looking out for it mate

Hope you have a primo trip, its great to get out there with the young fellas. One day I'm sure they will look back fondly on those times.

Just as I do (and im sure you do too) when reflecting on missions with my parents as a young lad


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Great time spent with the kids, and yes I am sure they will look back on it with fond memories.

Originally Posted by kukuwai

Yep ill be looking out for it mate

Hope you have a primo trip, its great to get out there with the young fellas. One day I'm sure they will look back fondly on those times.

Just as I do (and im sure you do too) when reflecting on missions with my parents as a young lad


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I remember walking back to durvil hut from Morgan's ( the old one) with Dad and his mate and His Son...us boys were running ahead slashing at anything hanging over the track with our knives and I managed to stab myself in the thigh good and proper! It was a squirter.

Still got the scar.

great write up...interesting you slice heart that way....I always cut it across ways to end up with grisley bit left over...find that way Im cutting across grain of muscle...I can almost taste it just looking at photos....
good on you for getting the lad out into real world.

Awesome, looks like a great time had by all. Im going with a good mate for a rare overnight mission on friday, hes not young thou, about to turn a old man in early December lol
(ps fellow forum member whose got a nick name that starts with P) Hope we can get a deer or two for his party!

Originally Posted by deer243

Awesome, looks like a great time had by all. Im going with a good mate for a rare overnight mission on friday, hes not young thou, about to turn a old man in early December lol
(ps fellow forum member whose got a nick name that starts with P) Hope we can get a deer or two for his party!

He is young at Heart that mate of yours.