Enabling

[TXBryan]

My wife is president of the local independent school district band boosters and we've become very close with our young band director who, though a native of Northern California, fits in perfectly in Central Texas - in every way possible. I'm sort of "that uncle" in his life and happy to have "that nephew." He's (seriously) dating a fellow band director from a not-too-far-away town of comparable size and scope and they're both in the early 30s. They met at a football game last fall where both bands performed a halftime show.

My "nephew" has hunted our ranch, and shot the range, with me many times over the last few years but yesterday my wife and I hosted he and his steady at the ranch for a little range time - it's spring break for both their school systems. He's quite proficient with firearms and she's a pup on the trail. She had a GREAT time shooting a variety of handguns and my "nephew" had (IMHO) the perfect touch with her training. Several of our .32 S&W Long revolvers got a workout yesterday and proved a nice transition on their journey from .22 LR to .45 Colt examples. My wife made a fabulous lunch spread on the cabin porch and it was 65 degrees with cobalt blue skies and light breezes - the kind of weather we endure the summers for. These are some outstanding young people and we're so blessed to have them in our lives.

Bryan

 

[Rudi]

That's cool!!

 

[SMSgt]

Her pocket is overdue a recap.

 

[14daMoney]

uhmmm, so why's she wearing a coat... I thought you said it was 65 degrees ..... man that's t-shirt and shorts and swimming time already

 

[LOADER]

Very cool to bond w/like minded couples, seems very hard to do nowadays with everyone's a political expert and enjoys a divided community.

 

[TX-Dennis]

uhmmm, so why's she wearing a coat... I thought you said it was 65 degrees ..... man that's t-shirt and shorts and swimming time already

I still consider that cool, preferring long sleeves, but only wear a jacket if it's windy.

 

[TXBryan]

Firstly, she's a she and cold seems to come with that territory more often than not. Secondly, 65 in March is, somehow, completely different than 65 in July or even indoors. Thirdly and finally, pretty sure she bought those jeans like that, with both knee areas pretty much shredded, and consequently her slacks aren't doing much to contribute to body heat retention. Just sayin'.

Bryan

 

[Sevens]

I just have to comment on one of the words you chose when you called her “his steady.”

Man hahaha that’s an old school term. I’m younger than average here but I’m the old gray dude at work and that term predates me.

 

[olfart]

Her pocket is overdue a recap.

Hey! She paid extra for those holes! No way she'll patch them.

 

[ladder13]

Those type of jeans are in style. I wish I knew that years ago, I would have saved every pair.

 

[Doug M.]

Her pocket is overdue a recap.

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One could critique your priorities.

 

[rwsmith]

Usually 'enabling' has negative connotations. This was a delightful story!

 

[jeffrefrig]

I have to agree with Doug M.!
They truly look happy! That’s so cool! Those anti sporting enthusiasts should take a look at how we can come together and enjoy life for a change! And actually have fun!

 

[SMSgt]

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One could critique your priorities.

Some may not see the forest for the trees.

 

[SMSgt]

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One could critique your priorities.

One could wear pajamas on an airplane also.

 

[SMSgt]

Hey! She paid extra for those holes! No way she'll patch them.

Spend $100 for a pair of trashed jeans and complain milk went up fifty cents.

 

[Bro. Dave]

...excellent job, my friend! We need to bring new folks into the fold for sure and patient instruction is critical. Keeping it safe and keeping it fun (in that order) is a critical component. Nicely done!