Monday's Memories-Holy Crap

Every Monday I am going to try and post a memory and/or event of a family member. This week's spotlight is on Justin. Since deer season is in full swing I thought I would pay tribute to Justin's first elk hunt. It was named "Holy Crap!"

Two nerdy Wanna Be Hunters!

It was his right of passage with Papa Joe when he turned 12. Justin thought he was just going along for the ride with Papa and some of his clients. Little did he know it would be a weekend of a lifetime!


After a few days they spotted a spike elk and Papa told Justin that it was time. Justin was shocked. All he had done through the last few days was target practice and just watch everyone else. Justin aimed and fired and shot the elk. Out of Justin's mouth came, "Holy crap, did you see how far that thing pushed me back!" He knew he had injured the elk but had to go track him down. It took awhile but they finally got him. The guys there were so awesome with Justin. He gutted and did everything. Now we have a set of spike elk horns hanging on his wall that Papa Joe had mounted. Justin wrote an essay about his trip and tells the story much more eloquently than I. (We have also enjoyed elk meat!)


Another thing about the trip was not only was Justin thrilled to be there but Rulond Gardner was there with my dad hunting. He is the olympic gold medalist in wrestling. Justin was beside himself. He had fun playing around with Rulond and wearing his gold medal. It was a trip of a lifetime and I am glad Justin was able to have it with his Papa Joe!


Here is a picture of Ozzy on Papa's horse Misty!


FYI---This disk with the cool pictures with him and the elk is corrupted. So when I get the originals files from dad I will post them!

P.S. I am glad I have boys that love the wild !