Big Disappointment on The Big Day

[VERT]

Yesterday I used a vacation day and took off work for The Big Day. You know what I'm talking about? That day we all look forward to since you first saw that baby boy/girl. I took my son to shoot a gun for the very first time. Head to the range, setup the gun, and get the little guy on target. In no time he is hitting the paper and loving life. So, I pull out my blackberry to snap the photo that is going to get posted on INGO. The darn thing malfunctions, no go, won't work. Of all the firsts I do not get a picture! But on the bright side that is all the kid will talk about. Maybe next trip I will get my picture.

 

[VERT]

Opps. I placed this in the wring spot on accident. Meant for it to go in the general forum. Doesn't change the fact that we had a great time and I don't have a picture to share with everyone.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Hey, reps to ya for taking the time with Jr. That's just a little part of what will one day make him a good man. Good job, Dad.

 

[Naptown]

take a real camera next time. You will get better pictures.

 

[Zoub]

Reenactments count, just roll out in the backyard and snap some pics. He will be glad you did.

Next time at least use an Apple product, I prefer Cannon and Sony myself.

PS one is none, always have a backup

 

[rugernut65]

All that matters is that Jr enjoyed a day at the range and learned a few things safey included i i still enjoy shooting with my son whose 20. a bad day at the range is always better than a good day with the inlaws

 

[BearArms]

Reenactments count, just roll out in the backyard and snap some pics. He will be glad you did.

Next time at least use an Apple product, I prefer Cannon and Sony myself.

PS one is none, always have a backup

Apple Product? pssssh. That would be a step in the wrong direction.

 

[Suprtek]

You may not have a pic you can post here, but you most certainly have a pic. It's in the memory of you and your son, and it can never be lost. Sometimes those are the best kind.

 

[VERT]

take a real camera next time. You will get better pictures.

Good advice. Should have taken the camera. But the BlackBerry takes pretty good pictures and I can send right to photobucket.

PS one is none, always have a backup

Cut me some slack man. Rifle Check, ammo check, hearing and eyes check, target check, kid check, extra camera....nope didn't make it.

All that matters is that Jr enjoyed a day at the range and learned a few things safey included i i still enjoy shooting with my son whose 20. a bad day at the range is always better than a good day with the inlaws

Yep, you are correct. Of course I can always take the father-in-law with me. Oh, and I can't wait till the little guy tells grandma. She's gonna freak.

 

[Zoub]

Cut me some slack man. Rifle Check, ammo check, hearing and eyes check, target check, kid check, extra camera....nope didn't make it.

No, no slack.

My old man was the KING of 20 questions and check lists. SAC Warriors tend to be that way, don't want to drop a nuke in the wrong place or have it go off at the wrong time. That was the old days, not today.

I remember this one time in my youth, when I left item #19 out of the truck...........what are the odds we drive 1000 miles, are in the middle of no where (we did this a lot) and this time we need item #19. We never needed item #19 before. WTF, now we do? Dad lit a smoke and I started walking. Lesson learned, it is on the list for a reason. A phone is a phone and a camera is a camera.

No, no slack here! Plus I wish I had pics from 10 years ago when my daughter was 5 shooting her chipmunk rifle. Not for me, I see it clearly, but for her.

No, there can be no slack.

 

[Zoub]

Apple Product? pssssh. That would be a step in the wrong direction.

I agree with you, but lets wait and see what the facts are.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...02574-are_glock_people_also_apple_people.html

 

[VERT]

No, no slack.

My old man was the KING of 20 questions and check lists. SAC Warriors tend to be that way, don't want to drop a nuke in the wrong place or have it go off at the wrong time. That was the old days, not today.

I remember this one time in my youth, when I left item #19 out of the truck...........what are the odds we drive 1000 miles, are in the middle of no where (we did this a lot) and this time we need item #19. We never needed item #19 before. WTF, now we do? Dad lit a smoke and I started walking. Lesson learned, it is on the list for a reason. A phone is a phone and a camera is a camera.

No, no slack here! Plus I wish I had pics from 10 years ago when my daughter was 5 shooting her chipmunk rifle. Not for me, I see it clearly, but for her.

No, there can be no slack.

Now I know what my intern feels like when I don't cut him any slack. Thank you for setting me straight.

 

[Zoub]

Now I know what my intern feels like when I don't cut him any slack. Thank you for setting me straight.

And it sucks when the Master becomes the student. He will show you no mercy, but he/she will still admire you

 

[BobM]

Pictures or not, it was a great day. And one that will MAKE you remember the camera from now on!

 

[copper]

Rep your way.....I didn't even think about taking my sons first shot pix.. wish I had...

 

[DarkRose]

Apple Product? pssssh. That would be a step in the wrong direction.