IIRC Ian Tyson's career took a big left turn while he was recuperating from a big wreck (either broncs or bulls ) when he was young.
it's a dangerous thing to take up for a calling, for sure!
But then, so is free climbing!
Better to listen to the daughter, and choose anothe pastime, like roping!
I know tha's a hard thing to do, but i changed what I did for a living for my family, it all works out in the end.....
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