With deer season right around the corner and side jobs and outdoor projects going plus regular work on top of that I am getting a bit worn out. Deer season is my time of year meaning that when it comes it’s my chance (usually) to get out and enjoy my passion. It is my get-a-way, a time for me to get with nature and take a long awaited deep breath.

This past year has been quite hard on me physically and mentally so I need this time in the woods more than ever this coming season. Eleven months ago I was told I had Lyme Disease again but, worse this time and I have had complications and problems ever since. To many to get into but I will say it is Degenerative.

I don’t plan to let it get me down even though it is obviously slowing me down. Thinking positive and having a wife that is very understanding is a plus. It looks like I will be having lab work done every two weeks now because of the medications they have me on but I am getting used to it.

I took on a sort of “Handy Man” status for the single mom that lives next door for a couple of reason. One reason is that the doctors are telling me to stay as active as possible which will help with the joints and I have had so many projects piling up around the house that I needed to start getting something done. The neighbor is a nice lady who also understands (being a pharmacist) so she has been keeping me plenty busy and paying me a decent rate so I can keep up with my own projects.

I still can’t but realize that my time of year is right around the corner and it is needed more than ever this year. I have to say though that our house at least from the outside is looking pretty good as well as the neighbors house which gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Once bad weather sets in I have a list of inside projects to work on so that should keep me occupied during the winter months as long as the funds are there if you know what I mean.

Before I forget I just wanted to tell everyone “Good Luck” in the coming season and hope everyone is successful and safe while hunting.

By: Rick Kratzke

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