Seeing the future (kinda long)

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It's funny how things change over time. Last June I attended the first National Rally in Custer and told myself and my wife there is no way I am missing the next one especially if it in Deal's Gap. I have been looking forward to meeting up with various folks along the way down there and riding down and back with them.

Well......

This last weekend we closed the deal on our first camper. This has opened a whole new door for me. My father, brother and I are avid deer hunters. It is our "boys time" every year. We haven't missed a season together in over 10 years. We have always talked about going out to hunt the "west river" season in South Dakota, which includes portions of the Black Hills area.

Well now that I have the camper we may be able to make that a reality. My Dad turned 60 this last year and I know that with each year that goes by it will be harder for him to do alot of walking out in the hills. (I know alot of our members here are around the same age so don't shoot me for the age statement.)

It really struck me though how one thing can really change your whole outlook. I was dead set on going to the rally. Had a checklist of things to do and get and setup. Now I don't know. As much as I want to see everyone again I know that if I can make this trip with my Dad happen I probably better not pass it up.