The Wait

[Kevin Peacocke]

We live in the world of instant virtual gratification; a few keyboard clicks and you have information, or entertainment at your fingertips. But it is a 2D world and has no arms and legs, no sensation of touch, weight or smell, no tangible feeling. I employ a fair number of young people and it is clear that it comes at a price - they lack a degree of imagination and creativity.
My theory is that human appreciation, not just the longing sort, but the understanding sort takes time. One needs to digest, savour, put things in lasting little boxes where you take them out periodically as you wait and refine your perception. The mind solidifies the item long before it arrives in the hand, and it is good.
Some folks on our forum are waiting for their double rifle, and it is pleasant to experience to eait along with them. In this part of the world everything tangible seems to come form 'overseas'; one orders, one waits, and waits, and then one day there is a package in reception. I don't track packages, it spoils the surprise, is like Christmas all over again.
How sad to just get what you want at the click of your fingers. The wait enrichens the experience and fuels the imagination.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

too true kevin, too true

a lot in this modern world is lost, never experience by the next generation, but i feel its our duty to pass this on or am i wrong
teaching patience while hunting, hunting and not getting a shot off, appreciating nice wooden stocks on rifles, and the time it took to create these beauties, the list gos on and on

 

[HankBuck]

We live in the world of instant virtual gratification; a few keyboard clicks and you have information, or entertainment at your fingertips. But it is a 2D world and has no arms and legs, no sensation of touch, weight or smell, no tangible feeling. I employ a fair number of young people and it is clear that it comes at a price - they lack a degree of imagination and creativity.
My theory is that human appreciation, not just the longing sort, but the understanding sort takes time. One needs to digest, savour, put things in lasting little boxes where you take them out periodically as you wait and refine your perception. The mind solidifies the item long before it arrives in the hand, and it is good.
Some folks on our forum are waiting for their double rifle, and it is pleasant to experience to eait along with them. In this part of the world everything tangible seems to come form 'overseas'; one orders, one waits, and waits, and then one day there is a package in reception. I don't track packages, it spoils the surprise, is like Christmas all over again.
How sad to just get what you want at the click of your fingers. The wait enrichens the experience and fuels the imagination.

@Kevin Peacocke - Agree Kevin, waiting for something special and the “anticipation” add to the enjoyment when it finally arrives. I have to admit that I “Do track packages” because that has also become part of the “anticipation”. However, I’d always rather purchase something in a store, handle it, see it in person, and try it on etc.. but it seems those days are gone because there are fewer stores around and they rarely carry the full inventory that you can find on line. Your thoughts on “appreciation” are interesting and just “wanting” something and then “getting It” doesn’t always mean you Appreciate it. What I appreciate the most are things that I just can’t go out and buy - and cost Never factors into what I appreciate. Things that are rare, unique, gifts or acts of “kindness” that are completely Unexpected - make for lasting memories and are most appreciated.

 

[deewayne2003]

Agreed Kevin, but much of the waiting and anticipation has turned into frustration.

I’m 2 gunsmiths and 5 years into my .404J build, I called the smith who has it now and asked him for an update after having had it for over 3 years….

“yeah I’m making progress on it, I’ve got the sights and bolts work done.”

I asked for an estimated completion time and he said…

“No I’ve given up on predicting the future”

 

[mark-hunter]

2 years looking for CRF rifle of choice in 375.
8 months waiting for other rifle to be assembled in factory, and then CIP proved, and then, imported
6 months waiting for bluing job by gunsmith.
15 days up to 2 months waiting for purchasing permit for each new firearm.

Too much time waiting in a life of a hunter. I find it very frustrating. Sometimes it feels like knitting the woolen socks would be more dynamic hobby.

 

[KJE81]

Agreed Kevin, but much of the waiting and anticipation has turned into frustration.

I’m 2 gunsmiths and 5 years into my .404J build, I called the smith who has it now and asked him for an update after having had it for over 3 years….

“yeah I’m making progress on it, I’ve got the sights and bolts work done.”

I asked for an estimated completion time and he said…

“No I’ve given up on predicting the future”

2 years looking for CRF rifle of choice in 375.
8 months waiting for other rifle to be assembled in factory, and then CIP proved, and then, imported
6 months waiting for bluing job by gunsmith.
15 days up to 2 months waiting for purchasing permit for each new firearm.

Too much time waiting in a life of a hunter. I find it very frustrating. Sometimes it feels like knitting the woolen socks would be more dynamic hobby.

And here I thought that my just over 14 months of wait for my custom rifle was a long one

 

[Pondoro]

Patience boys..patience is a virtue.. Rome was not built in a day..

 

[Sideshow]

So Kevin whilst you wait…..have you been out hunting?? You do know a watched pot never boils!
Let’s see if we can guess what he’s waiting on…
I recon parts for his LR…..

 

[Kalthoff]

The wait enrichens the experience and fuels the imagination.

This winter I handed in a bird to a local taxidermist

He is an eminent taxidermist, his services are highly sought after.

When I inquired about the likely delivery time, his response was: "when you have forgotten the bird, then I will call you"

 

[mark-hunter]

From shot fired, till shoulder mount on the wal, year and a half. My average.
Add 6 months, before hunt when actual booking is made. It comes to two years in average, in my experience.