I earned me a camp name...

[Tumbledown]

Well, I earned me a name...

August 2023 Geezer Shoot. One target is a "running deer." This one was an outline of a deer painted on plywood, hung on a sloping rope line. Someone releases a line and the "deer" runs downhill as the shooter tries to hit it. Each shooter pulls it back uphill and releases it for the next guy.

I take my shot, then go over to run it. I pick up the rope, and start pulling. Remember I said it "runs" downhill? Pulling that sheet of plywood uphill takes a bit of effort, so I lean into the pull. Well, that old, wet, half-rotted rope was having none of that! It broke, sending me stumbling backwards.

Did I mention we were on a hill? As I stumble, I try to turn around, but the slope has me stumbling more and I can't regain my footing. I land on my left backside. All I could do was lay there and laugh...

As a couple of guys help me up, Nit Wit says, "We shall call you Tumbledown!" An apt name, for there are times I feel old and decrepit.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

… and now to determine the origin of ‘Nit Wit’ !

 

[ORBushman]

Perhaps a request to the Moderators for a handle change?!

 

[The Crisco Kid]

There have been some good "handles" over the years. Rutting Bull and Iron Rod come to mind. One crippled fellow was known behind his back as Step and a Half. There are bound to be others I've forgotten.

 

[Tumbledown]

Perhaps a request to the Moderators for a handle change?!

Done!

 

[hanshi]

I would post my "camp nickname" except this is a family forum.

 

[Rob M.]

I would post my "camp nickname" except this is a family forum.

LMAO !!! Exactly what I was thinking !!

 

[Hiverano]

I would post my "camp nickname" except this is a family forum.

We all know you Hanshi, don't post your camp name or she'll throw you off the forum.

 

[Hiverano]

… and now to determine the origin of ‘Nit Wit’ !

There's at least a dozen plus "Nit Wits" floating around these forums (should number them with the worst being first).

 

[hanshi]

Don't think I ever received a "camp" name - which I take to be fortunate - but have been tagged with several others over the years.

 

[Hiverano]

Don't think I ever received a "camp" name - which I take to be fortunate - but have been tagged with several others over the years.

Yes, I remember several of them old friend ...

 

[2 shots]

what ever you call me,,, i have been called worse by better

 

[waksupi]

Getting a camp name means you have screwed up with witnesses.

 

[tenngun]

Getting a camp name means you have screwed up with witnesses.

When you do something laughable make sure you have witnesses

 

[oldwood]

Just don't call me late for supper.

 

[user 36911]

Just don't call me late for supper.

Hard to do when you're making supper.

 

[hanshi]

We were told by sergeants, while in the army, "never get mad when someone calls you a 'd#&!, an a-ho%$ or a ba%@*^!' because they may be right"! So I have always accepted and bowed out then and there with no reply.

 

[user 36911]

We were told by sergeants, while in the army, "never get mad when someone calls you a 'd#&!, an a-ho%$ or a ba%@*^!' because they may be right"! So I have always accepted and bowed out then and there with no reply.

My anger button is bigger than yours.

 

[Pratt]

I used to make flat primer horns as gifts to new flinters. The named me Horn Bender. It stuck for years now.