[LadyX]

Never fear, Kuzzin...I grew up with a .22 rifle for killing snakes and wildcats in Florida.
Still have the Alaska hunting license I had hunting up the Steese Highway above the Arctic Circle and down by Mt. McKinley...outshot the fellas (all in Security Police and expert shots, mind you) when they were trying out Smitty's nice little ole .400 H&H Magnum that he had for downing grizzlies or elephants, whichever came first.

While they all winced with the kick in the shoulder, Analytical Woman here observed they held their shoulder taut against the blow.
I therefore compensated by simultaneously pulling back my shoulder as I pulled the trigger, 'going with the flow.'
It honestly did not hurt me at all.

They never did forgive me for that, and the fact I shot closer to the bullseye than any of them...:))

[Calpernia]

>>>Alaska hunting license

Oh yeah? Well I have a fishing license!

[FreeTheHostages]

Maggie, I hope things are going well doctor-wise and I just want to say that I had a lot of fun in this thread on account of you and, well, it pains me to say it, but TTM too. Thanks for coming. On, and Colleen, thanks for ref-ing!