Yesterday I had an opportunity to go and play airsoft. For those not familiar with airsoft, think paintball with plastic bbs. Unlike paintball it is possible to stabilize the projectile a little more. They only weigh about a quarter of a gram so the force behind the hit may not be as potent as a paintball but it can still leaves a mark. I got into it about six months ago, joining my brother-in-law and playing with the groups he's introduced me to. I've got a decent set of equipment and enjoy getting out and enjoying a challenge.
As I was bringing all of my stuff out of the bedroom and getting ready to take it down to the car, Tigger asked me, "Daddy, what are you doing?" "I'm going to play airsoft." "I want to come!" "No, Tigger. You're not silly enough." I wanted to say "You're not stupid enough" but a 3 year-old doesn't need to know that word. At that point Kanga spoke up and asked, "Why do you need to be silly?" "Because," I replied, "People shoot you with little balls and it hurts. That's why you have to be silly to play this game."
The game was a lot of fun, although I got home much later than I planned. But yes, you have to be a little silly (or stupid) to play airsoft. I could barely move my legs last night and this morning. Even driving home, it was a little trying to drive a stick shift as it made my legs feel sensitive. Today at various points I walked with a limp. I don't know how visible it was, but I knew I was limping. And that was just from the running, jumping, crouching, and crawling. I've got a number of welts on my arms and inner thigh as well as getting hit in the face and head on a number of occasions. I wear a steel face guard and impact goggles for just that reason. People have lost teeth to airsoft, but I am not among those.
It was a fun time and I look forward to the next game I can make it to. However, until then, I'll be recovering from my wounds and trying to build up my endurance so I don't hurt for days afterwards.
As I was bringing all of my stuff out of the bedroom and getting ready to take it down to the car, Tigger asked me, "Daddy, what are you doing?" "I'm going to play airsoft." "I want to come!" "No, Tigger. You're not silly enough." I wanted to say "You're not stupid enough" but a 3 year-old doesn't need to know that word. At that point Kanga spoke up and asked, "Why do you need to be silly?" "Because," I replied, "People shoot you with little balls and it hurts. That's why you have to be silly to play this game."
The game was a lot of fun, although I got home much later than I planned. But yes, you have to be a little silly (or stupid) to play airsoft. I could barely move my legs last night and this morning. Even driving home, it was a little trying to drive a stick shift as it made my legs feel sensitive. Today at various points I walked with a limp. I don't know how visible it was, but I knew I was limping. And that was just from the running, jumping, crouching, and crawling. I've got a number of welts on my arms and inner thigh as well as getting hit in the face and head on a number of occasions. I wear a steel face guard and impact goggles for just that reason. People have lost teeth to airsoft, but I am not among those.
It was a fun time and I look forward to the next game I can make it to. However, until then, I'll be recovering from my wounds and trying to build up my endurance so I don't hurt for days afterwards.
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