Fishing/Hunting Widows: What do you do when they're away?

[Lisa Almquist]

This topic was brought up to me recently by someone who knows all too well how it feels to be a Hunting/Fishing/Trapping/ETC. Widow and I, too, am occasionally a hunting/fishing widow. I usually have to work on the weekends now so I can't always go. I find it a good time to catch up with my mom and sisters and go out with friends. I'm going to see the band Hairball in a couple weeks when my man's fishing. I can't wait! What do you gals do?

[uppdacreek]

Where is Hairball playing and when??? I love these guys!!

[Lisa Almquist]

March 20th at Grandma's Sportsgarden in Duluth.

[uppdacreek]

Thanks Lisa! Might just have to go visit some friends next weekend. Grandma's is always a good time!!

Thanks again, I'll have to have my girlfriend chime in here when she gets home as she is fishing widow frequent flyer!!!LOL

[Iambjm]

Gee, what can I say? Jim is the one always stuck at home now, and I am the one always gone. Neither of us have ever hunted, but when he went ice fishing and I didn't I used to go see the movies that I wanted to see. Or play on the computer, or go places with my girlfriends. When my mom was alive I spent a lot of time taking her places, shopping, concerts, or movies.

[Lisa Almquist]

That's a great idea! Get her in here uppdacreek!

[glenn57]

my wife for the most part comes with fishin. hunting she does about anything she wants from shoppin to just veggin out at home. she does go turkey hunting with me.

[Iambjm]

My hubby makes chili every time I am gone for the weekend. I am getting mighty sick of chili................hmmmm what does that tell me?

[glenn57]

thanks lisa. you know me know just enough about computer to make me dangerous. so barb is your hubby makin this chili from the fish ou bring home, OR is that the reason he needs to make chile.......no fish?

[Luvsoutdoors]

I save up projects to do when he's gone esp those 2 weeks in Nov. Then cuz he's been gone so long he can't tell if it's new or always been there!!

[Lisa Almquist]

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he's been gone so long he can't tell if it's new or always been there

That's funny! My man is such a details guy, this would never fly for me! I might have to mysteriously "organize" his office though soon. It's gettin' pretty scary in there!

[Luvsoutdoors]

Oh Oh, watch out there, mine may not notice things upstairs, but "What were you doing in the basement- you didn't touch any of my stuff, Did you?? Who me? you know I don't go down there!

[Lisa Almquist]

You're probably right Luvsoutdoors! Our basement is REALLY scary right now (we'll be having a rummage sale this spring) so I can't really do anything down there until I get rid of some of my old daycare business toys/craft stuff/JUNK.

[Iambjm]

thanks lisa. you know me know just enough about computer to make me dangerous. so barb is your hubby makin this chili from the fish ou bring home, OR is that the reason he needs to make chile.......no fish?

He makes the chili because:

1. He likes chili.

2. He is bored.

3. He knows when I get home I will be too tired to cook. (So he thinks)

4. He is not a big fish eater.

5. Quite a few times I give the fish away because I can go out fishing everyday if I want.

6. It is one of the few things he can cook that is edible, besides hamburgers and hot dogs.

[Mrs Boilerman]

I watch chick flicks and listen to show tunes. Sometimes I even clean and do laundry. Or I sit araound and read. Basically, I do whatever I want, which does not include getting up to fetch BG a PBR.

[Lisa Almquist]

Hi Mrs. Boilerman! You know you have my sympathies when it comes to PBR and BG! I catch up on the DVR shows for sure when I'm on my own. My hubby and son don't like watching the Real Housewives of NY, Atlanta OR Orange County ! I just can't help myself girls! heehee(please don't judge ) What books do you like to read Mrs. B? I'm in a book club with my high school friends and our latest book (that I better get and start reading) is the Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Anyone read this one?

[glenn57]

lisa, its no wonder you dont have no time for fishin, watchin that stuff on tv and reading books!! LOL

[Mrs Boilerman]

Lisa - I read about a lot of different subjects. I like romances, mostly because they are an easy read, but I also like suspense and true crime. Sometimes they seem too much like work, though. I have read some very interesting autobiographies lately by different famous journalists. I just finished reading one called "A Badge on My Collar" about police dogs. Good stories, but not very well written. And right now I am wading through a book called "On Killing" by a Lt. Col. It is about the psychological cost of killing on soldiers and policeman. I talk to a lot of cops on a daily basis, and every now and then, one of them will recommend a book that will help me understand their mentality or how they keep from getting jaded about life when all they see is bad things. "On Killing" is interesting, but gets kind of technical in spots, so that is why I'm "wading" through it. My very favorite book of all time, one I reread about once a year, is "To Kill a Mockingbird." I love it.

[Mrs Boilerman]

I am trapped in a house full of men, so if I can get rid of them all for a day or two, its like heaven. By day 3, the house is too quiet and I find myself having meaningful conversations with the dog. Now that they boys are older and have quit going fishing with Boilerguy, I'll sometimes grab them for a day trip to shop and have lunch. They are very funny, and we have a great time. I think BG misses having them come on trips with him, but it was bound to happen when they discovered girls don't really have cooties. This is the first year they didn't have a weekend ice fishing trip on URL. Boys had to work and are involved in school activities and they couldn't get the timing right. So I went with instead, for our anniversary. It was so much fun we probably won't even invite the kids next year!

[Lisa Almquist]

I loved "To Kill a Mockingbird" too. Scout reminds me of my little sister.

Some of my favorite books I've read are the "Glass Castle", "Kite Runner", "Three Cups of Tea", "The Red Tent" and

"Why Do Men Have Nipples...". I also like to read Ray Bradbury books.

I live in house with only guys too. My 14 year old is starting to really get into girls and that is very bizarre. I really like a quiet house after doing daycare for 12 years! I read BG post and your blog about your anniversary trip! It sounded like you two had a blast!