Now this is one for all you hunters: Here's another old family photo waiting to tell a story. This one is my great-grandfather Goddard with the reward from his Fall hunting trip. The photo was labeled "A-typical trophy." My own hunters tell me that's because of the antler rack which has so many points that did not grow in the normal manner. Grandfather must have been proud to have posed for this photo. He is in a suit and even has on his bowler hat! You can be sure the meat was home processed to help feed the family through the winter months. I remember eating venison that was "corned" and bottled at Grandma's house. Hunting was a Fall rite for most families and necessary to add to the pantry; not just an idle sport. Sometimes I wish the old folks were still around to tell the story...What would he think of today's hunters with all their specialized clothing and equipment? Would he like the meat after it was processed into clean, neat packets for the freezer? We can only study the old photo and let it tell it's own story.
(c) CH Robinson 2009 - Originally posted as a "Note" on FB profile 27 Nov 09
