twelve.
last fall he started going out in the woods with C sometimes when he hunted.
last winter he took his hunter's safety course.
this summer he worked 50 hours for a neighbor, hauling and stacking firewood, in trade for a rifle.
he's been practicing with bow and rifle throughout the summer and fall.
i've been scourting the thrift stores woolen pants and shirts and safety orange.
last wednesday he had an eye appointment.
that evening just before dark they went up the road to sight in his rifle again with his first pair of eyeglasses.
thursday and friday there was no school all across the state
and the season was open for youth only on those two days.
on saturday rifle season opened for all ages.
they're out there again this evening.
(in response to diane's posting from today.)
twelve.
last fall he started going out in the woods with C sometimes when he hunted.
last winter he took his hunter's safety course.
this summer he worked 50 hours for a neighbor, hauling and stacking firewood, in trade for a rifle.
he's been practicing with bow and rifle throughout the summer and fall.
i've been scourting the thrift stores woolen pants and shirts and safety orange.
last wednesday he had an eye appointment.
that evening just before dark they went up the road to sight in his rifle again with his first pair of eyeglasses.
thursday and friday there was no school all across the state
and the season was open for youth only on those two days.
on saturday rifle season opened for all ages.
they're out there again this evening.
(in response to diane's posting from today.)