Thursday, January 19, 2023
I didn’t sleep much last night/-replaying lots of memories of Dave and his Mountain.
Of course, certain moments prompt “deep thoughts”, and questions about GOD, LIFE, and MORTALITY.
Dave now knows the answer to the greatest of all questions, “is there life after death”?
And each of us, one day closer to finding our answer. Not since the death of my beloved brother Joe Taylor, have I felt this way.
When I’d call Dave and ask how you “doin or how’s it goin”, his stock reply was “JUST LIVING THE DREAM”!
He also loved to say, “Vic, you just can’t make this shit up”!
I took Alex and Sally over to meet Dave one afternoon. After awhile of sitting and visiting on the swing, Dave asked Sally if she had ever shot . She said yes, not knowing that Dave meant sporting clays. Dave asked if we’d like to shot and of course
we didn’t bring any guns—Dave said, “no problem” and guns, ammo, and birds appeared!!!
What a great afternoon—and then beers and the swing! My kids still talk about Dave, his generosity and that day! Dave made memories—and one of my favorite things about him! I said I wanted to be an OFFICIAL member of the club. He insisted that wasn’t necessary, but I INSISTED and he got the receipt book out. I was PROUD! I think I was the only NON SHOOTER club member.
I wish now that wasn’t the case. Dave was a great shooter and teacher! I’m not sure which he enjoyed most, but I know he loved passing his knowledge and skills along to others and watching them grow in their abilities and achievements.
For me, it was all about the man and his Mountain. Being there with him—on the mountain was just a special magical “feeling”! We shared some special guy moments, moments that touch your soul and add depth to your relationship. I will miss those moments—
Dave said the club belonged to the members—and we were responsible to each other—a family! We were responsible for our guests and their actions.
Shortly after I discovered the Mountain, I told a fellow camper about my discovery. He took his wife over and quickly was deemed a PECKER HEAD! This visit almost cost me my membership and I quickly went on the one strike “list”. I’m forever grateful I got a “second chance”. Some didn’t!
I don’t know what will happen to the club or Dave’s Mountain. I know what he wanted…but, the dynamics that come into play between family often change!
I’ll go back—because I want to celebrate Dave, and his mountain will still be there—united in life and death!
Inseparable.
Wherever you are dear friend, I’m sure the courses are magnificent—shoot well!
