i just gotta vent a little bit, get this unfortunate situation and stress out.
so this deer season, my fiance was so excited, she got super into hunting, put in the time with me, miles walking scouting. i was so ready to get her set up on her first swamp donkey.
just before season, we found out that we are expecting a baby, and he will be here at the end of march! i was so happy, so on top of the world. unfortunately, that feeling didnt last long at all. right before rifle season, we had found out my fiance has placenta previa and is pretty much bed ridden, and isnt allowed to strain herself at all, or lift, or walk far, or do anything pretty much. (shes is doing the best she can be right now, and there has been no complications as of yet, thank god) so the idea of her getting her first buck, or deer went right out the window, as well as me being able to hunt as much as i planned for, and took off for.
i was still able to get out, more than i thought i would be able to honestly. my fiance saw how much i was wanting to hunt, but knew i wouldnt leave her alone, and i couldnt really because i was takling care of her, my step son, my father in law in a wheelchair, whos is paralyzed with one working arm, one foot, and two fingers on his good hand, 3 dogs, the house ect. i was able to shoot two deer, as well as a hog, but man did i work and get no sleep for them, so to say it was a success for me this year is an understatement. awesome, now we have a bunch of meat and can save some serious $, heck yes! at the beginning of december, i had finished a side job painting a gentlemen's interior, and as a tip with payment he had given me half a cow! i was so taken back, and felt so blessed, it was going to help me so much in these harder times right now.
fast forward to christmas, now our family literally NEVER goes away, or goes far, its difficult with my father in laws situation. this year was different though, we had already planned on driving up and seeing my family, where i am originally from (Pennsylvania). i had hired a nurse to stay with my f.i.l, and everything went super smooth. we got back home after the holidays, and everything was perfect, to good to be true, i knew with my luck that this just could not be possible lol
later that night, i decide i would like to take some deer meat out to make some jerkey, and marinate some back strap for the following night. i walk out to our garage, where our chest freezer and standalone freezer are located, and there is a big ol puddle all around the back room, freezer area of my garage. the ******* standalone freezer **** the bed, poped the circut board, and shut off my chest freezer as well. this must have all happened the day we left, because there was not one thing that could be saved from either of the freezers.
i literally got sick to my stomach, and wanted to cry. never have a experienced loosing this much in value in something that is not cheap. i put a lot of work in as well for all of that meat, as well as time, energy, blood, sweat, and tears. we lost 2 deer, a decent amount of pork, a lot of cow, and other meats, and animals that were given to us.
im not one to ask for handouts, or ever ask for help, or anything for free, but i really feel like i dont know what to do, and could really use some help. does anyone ever shoot hogs, that wouldnt mind donating a hog to me and my family? i will literally do all the work from gutting it, to processing it. or if anyone knows anyone that may be able to help me out with others that shoot hogs often? im also looking to try and get some more venison if possible as well, i know and understand people work hard for their deer meat, so i dont expect much help with that part. obviously meat from a cow is expensive, so im not expecting any help with that part. im willing to pay for it, barter, trade, do some work ect for any. if anyone from the odt family could help me out or point me in a good direction, or have any helpful insight, i would seriously greatly appreciate it! i know this is a long shot, but i dont know what else to do? this really hit us hard, effected us more than i thought it could even have, and its a lot of time and $ gone unfortunately. i appreciate everyone, and hope all is well, and i hope everyone had a good holiday season, and stays safe and healthy! god bless!
so this deer season, my fiance was so excited, she got super into hunting, put in the time with me, miles walking scouting. i was so ready to get her set up on her first swamp donkey.
just before season, we found out that we are expecting a baby, and he will be here at the end of march! i was so happy, so on top of the world. unfortunately, that feeling didnt last long at all. right before rifle season, we had found out my fiance has placenta previa and is pretty much bed ridden, and isnt allowed to strain herself at all, or lift, or walk far, or do anything pretty much. (shes is doing the best she can be right now, and there has been no complications as of yet, thank god) so the idea of her getting her first buck, or deer went right out the window, as well as me being able to hunt as much as i planned for, and took off for.
i was still able to get out, more than i thought i would be able to honestly. my fiance saw how much i was wanting to hunt, but knew i wouldnt leave her alone, and i couldnt really because i was takling care of her, my step son, my father in law in a wheelchair, whos is paralyzed with one working arm, one foot, and two fingers on his good hand, 3 dogs, the house ect. i was able to shoot two deer, as well as a hog, but man did i work and get no sleep for them, so to say it was a success for me this year is an understatement. awesome, now we have a bunch of meat and can save some serious $, heck yes! at the beginning of december, i had finished a side job painting a gentlemen's interior, and as a tip with payment he had given me half a cow! i was so taken back, and felt so blessed, it was going to help me so much in these harder times right now.
fast forward to christmas, now our family literally NEVER goes away, or goes far, its difficult with my father in laws situation. this year was different though, we had already planned on driving up and seeing my family, where i am originally from (Pennsylvania). i had hired a nurse to stay with my f.i.l, and everything went super smooth. we got back home after the holidays, and everything was perfect, to good to be true, i knew with my luck that this just could not be possible lol
later that night, i decide i would like to take some deer meat out to make some jerkey, and marinate some back strap for the following night. i walk out to our garage, where our chest freezer and standalone freezer are located, and there is a big ol puddle all around the back room, freezer area of my garage. the ******* standalone freezer **** the bed, poped the circut board, and shut off my chest freezer as well. this must have all happened the day we left, because there was not one thing that could be saved from either of the freezers.
i literally got sick to my stomach, and wanted to cry. never have a experienced loosing this much in value in something that is not cheap. i put a lot of work in as well for all of that meat, as well as time, energy, blood, sweat, and tears. we lost 2 deer, a decent amount of pork, a lot of cow, and other meats, and animals that were given to us.
im not one to ask for handouts, or ever ask for help, or anything for free, but i really feel like i dont know what to do, and could really use some help. does anyone ever shoot hogs, that wouldnt mind donating a hog to me and my family? i will literally do all the work from gutting it, to processing it. or if anyone knows anyone that may be able to help me out with others that shoot hogs often? im also looking to try and get some more venison if possible as well, i know and understand people work hard for their deer meat, so i dont expect much help with that part. obviously meat from a cow is expensive, so im not expecting any help with that part. im willing to pay for it, barter, trade, do some work ect for any. if anyone from the odt family could help me out or point me in a good direction, or have any helpful insight, i would seriously greatly appreciate it! i know this is a long shot, but i dont know what else to do? this really hit us hard, effected us more than i thought it could even have, and its a lot of time and $ gone unfortunately. i appreciate everyone, and hope all is well, and i hope everyone had a good holiday season, and stays safe and healthy! god bless!
