We got bloody, we laughed at each other when pulling the hide off ...

[buteo_flight]

When out hunting over this last deer season I learned a couple of things (or more correctly relearned). I am a person that gets things done faster, better and with more enjoyment when others are with me, example: When hunting down in TX with John, I shot a deer, John put it in the front end loader and drove it to the cleaning area. daemonaquila

Comments

[vahlkyree]

The desire to have people around doesn't make you less independent. It's just an acknowledgment that "work" can be more fun with someone to share it with, or at least keep you company. ;-) I feel the same way about house chores. I don't mind doing them, especially if there is someone else to chat with while doing it.

[polyranger]

I would come watch a deer skinning. I've never seen one before.

next time ...

[buteo_flight]

if I'm lucky enough to get another one this year, or even next year I will give you a call and you can come over and watch ... you can push the play/pause button on the laptop computer playing the DVD by Bill Hesselgrave on how to skin and process a deer (kind of interesting to watch). :)

[daemonaquila]

Don't be silly. It has nothing to do with independence. A chore (and gutting and cutting is definitely a time-sensitive chore!) can be deadly serious one day, and loads of fun another - it's all about how much stress, speed, help, laughter, etc. are involved.

I find that I like being solitary more than I'd expect, but it depends on what I'm doing. I don't think there's anything unusual about being happier cutting up a deer and getting messy when you have someone to laugh with, than without.

One of my favorite Babylon 5 quotes says it all -
"You know, before I got married, Emily used to come by sometimes and help me clean
out my apartment. Well, I asked her, "How come you're so eager to help clean up my
place when your place is just as bad?" She said, "Because cleaning up your place
helps me to forget what a mess I've made of mine, and… when I sweep my floor, all
I've done is sweep my floor. But, when I help you clean up your place, I am helping
you."

[pantheras_box]

yeah that quote is good. It's like I have no problem organizing and cleaning other peoples home. But my own. yeah I am the great procrastinator.

[mplsfish]

I like to work alone. I get flustered when others are around. I forget things. Thats why employees didn't work out for me. It isn't a question of independence, but of brain function. I like having people around my house even when I am working because it is someone to talk to and I am comfortanble. When I go somewhere with that same person I am a mess and drop thing and forget things.
On the other hand, if I am the only one responsible or affected by my doing something I am way less likely to do it. I have formed groups because I want to learn something but I'll never get out and do it alone.

BTW If you ever have an extra deer hide on your hands I can turn it into lovely things. If it is convenient.

[buteo_flight]

It looks like you will have to wait until deer season 2010 for a deer hide, with the weather how it was they were not moving until dark and by then I could not shoot them, much less see them.

sorry for the late reply.

[doctorwannabe]

I'd say something original, but all our lovely peeps have said it for me. Having a friend around while a task needs to be done has nothing to do with your independence. *hugs you tight!*