Thread: Notes for Old Codgers

Rapidly approaching 71 I injured the Achilles on my right leg just over four weeks ago. That was the result of an aged body and a foolish expectation that I could still push heavy stuff around like I did with ease a few decades ago. Needless to say the injury has impacted my regular walking and this morning I went for the first walk and (again foolishly) took my daughter’s young dog who proceeded to pull on the lead the whole was so by the time I got back my left side hip flexor and glute was tensed from compensating and pulling on the dog lead. I am one of the stubborn ones who despite having the intelligence to know that as we age our physical abilities wane, also has sufficient stupidity to ignore the knowledge he posses and keeps on doing stuff regardless. There is no doubt that hills are harder and animals are heavier and I am very happy that I have developed an interest in other shooting sport (pistol shooting) but even though I no longer hunt with the frequency of years gone by, I would jump at the chance tomorrow if it arose and to hell with the consequences for my ankle.