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My Dad is 92 years old. He has been pineing to go on one last hunt. So yesterday I picked him up and took him to a field where I could drive him right into the field and he could step out of the truck and start hunting. I staid right beside him. He is very unstable on his feet that's why I staid close. Although I saw this point well before he did. He was so afraid he would "fall flat on his face" as he put it, we didn't stay very long. Dad found his last point. I should have taken a pict. of him holding it but I didn't think about it. I am so glad I could fulfill his wish to go hunting Artifacts one last time. You see he took me hunting when I was 6. I took him when while he is 92! Quite a turn around. His point is a Wells Bridge Corner Notched Hafted Scraper. Local Penns Creek Chert. Snyder Co. Pa. I hope you enjoy this story and point as much as I do telling and showing it. Kim
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Knowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa. -
Great post Kim. Love that point. I really like the hafted scrapers.Central Ohio -
Good on you and your DadWyomingComment
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Thanks my friend.Knowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa.Comment
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That story will stick close to the heart. That’s awesome Kim!SE ARKANSASComment
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Great story and a wonderful gesture, I doubt I’ll make it to 90 and even if I did my daughter wouldn’t take me on a
last hunt, Lol....What was dad’s trade,?Last edited by Hal Gorges; 05-09-2021, 01:57 PM.Floridaboy.Comment
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The memory and point will both be ones you always cherish!
My Grandpa has a display of ones he found farming. Some were behind a horse before they had tractors.
How I love listening to his stories of yesteryear. Seems you are the same way.
Good job on a good day!
Flintnorthwestern PennsylvaniaComment
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Bless you Flint for your thoughts, Dang I have such good friends on this site!Knowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa.Comment
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that's a good day. memories to keep with ya i was lucky enough to take my dad out on his last prospecting trip he passed a month later.bitter sweet but what he passed down to you is irreplaceable. I'm sure you'll have the memories forever.UtahComment
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That's awesome. I remember the day I took my Dad out on the farm to ride through his cows "one last time". Your story puts a lump in my throat. Love and respect...Western KentuckyComment
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Kim, Among all the cherished memories you must have with your dad, you just created a special memory that will outlive both of you! A memory that can be a story about you and your dad! You should feel fortunate you had the time to do this, as so many people let the time slip away, and could only wish they had one more chance. You had one more chance, and you took it! Good for you!! The thoughts of this special time should forever make you smile! Now will you take me hunting before it's the end? LOL!!Comment
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Hi Kim , I generally only observe the finds & rarely comment , but your post about your Papa tugged at my heart strings & made me remember my Dad & hunts in the missouri Ozarks with him on the Meramec river from age 5 till his death in 1980 , Thanks & bless you , AugieComment
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