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by .45colt
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James William Buffett r.i.p.
Replies: 8
Views: 380

Re: James William Buffett r.i.p.

Jimmy died from complications from skin cancer. According to the news this morning He had one that was wore than melanoma. . I had a stage zero melanoma last year . it took three surgeries and I had a hole in my face the size of a bottle cap to get it All. I am as stubborn as a donkey......... But i...
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of a Relationship.
Replies: 25
Views: 1184

Re: End of a Relationship.

I'm in the same boat Old Pard....cant use a lot of My stuff anymore as it beats Me to death. A mans got to know His limitation's.
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a garden shed
Replies: 20
Views: 841

Re: Building a garden shed

We bought one a few years ago. 16' by 16' a pre made by the Amish. I leveled a place in the backyard shoveled and hauled 6 tons of gravel for the base. they showed up at 7:00 in the morning and it was assembled into major walls and pieces. they put it together like a puzzle and were done by 11:30 AM...
by .45colt
Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 683

Re: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

We talked about this in PM'S some time ago..... It's been about seven years since my second torn retina surgery . I too had glasses since 1966 and My vision is the best it's ever been in My life. My Retina Specialist Group denied that shooting, lifting , boxing or any other activity had an affect on...
by .45colt
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting the morning started ...
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: Getting the morning started ...

Good for You Jim! It's a Blessing to be able to keep doing the stuff around the House and yard that once seemed like nothing. Always lots to do around here grass to mow, four Grandkids several days each week. Stay Strong. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy
Replies: 17
Views: 602

Re: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy

Happy Birthday You Old Coot.... :lol: . I'm one Too.
by .45colt
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1526

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92
Replies: 15
Views: 689

Re: Rossi 92

That is the going price today . hard to believe . the last one I saw on the shelf was that price. :o .
by .45colt
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1513

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Unless things make a drastic turn around in the next election EVERYONE IN RURAL AMERICA IS SCREWED. I HAVE A DELAPIDATED PROPERTY NEXT DOOR....the owner? has been gone now for 10 months. grass is waist high, windows falling off....there are local "scrap Vultures " who want to go in and ste...
by .45colt
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target
Replies: 6
Views: 352

Re: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target

I bet that's quite a Shooter.! Can't wait to see some Targets. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
Replies: 20
Views: 500

Re: Prayers for Normas mom please

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Cowboy 45-70
Replies: 9
Views: 346

Re: Marlin Cowboy 45-70

I remember that one very well You Old Coot...... :shock: .. 8) . I have your load written down my Lyman Reloading Book.!
by .45colt
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big tree went down….sell the wood?
Replies: 11
Views: 489

Re: Big tree went down….sell the wood?

The Amish here would give You Top Dollar here , IF they Weren't All out fishing for Walleyes in Ohio....................................................... :shock: :D :D :D :D .
by .45colt
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix
Replies: 34
Views: 973

Re: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix

I don't care where We live extreme weather can be a week away. Look at the flooding in New England the last few days. Hurricanes in Florida every year. In My 70 years living near Lake Erie I remember winters that were never ending. Friends of ours moved from Here to Phoenix in the 90's for about 15 ...
by .45colt
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15202

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

The Fun Continues!!! Awesome Pups. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you do something for long enough…..
Replies: 35
Views: 899

Re: If you do something for long enough…..

Great post Scott ,That's Good Shooting. Walt; I wish You Luck with the surgery. I've been down the road with cataracts and had a tough time after the operation's. I'm the one in million who has had trouble after surgery but if I had been born a generation earlier I'd be blind now. Stay positive. !!
by .45colt
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today
Replies: 34
Views: 1223

Re: Today

Thanks for the post and pic's ! sure looks like a Great Time.
by .45colt
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Andy Larson
Replies: 7
Views: 462

Re: Andy Larson

"Thanks for taking care of this forum for us Andy! Much appreciated!" +1!! Thanks for posting Jim.
by .45colt
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New gun day.
Replies: 18
Views: 630

Re: New gun day.

They are cool guns Nath!! I bought mine in the '70's for about $80.00. I shot a lot of skeet with those 1/2 oz loads and h110 . Have Fun. :D .
by .45colt
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 612

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

That's Great News. I wish Her continued success. !!
by .45colt
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire!!
Replies: 7
Views: 320

Re: Fire!!

Awesome!!! And Yep I wish it was closer to dark............ :D .
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canada smoke
Replies: 11
Views: 458

Re: Canada smoke

We live here about 2 miles from Lake Erie . there are fires up in Ontario that are putting a haze on the sky and all over the lake, yesterday and today. You could even smell the smoke in the Air. pretty big stuff.
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day of Days
Replies: 8
Views: 362

Re: The Day of Days

The Older I get the more it sinks in as to the level of Sacrifice not only of the GI's but Americans as a whole to win the war. God Bless Them All. I don't think it could ever happen again. :(
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15202

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

Awesome Fun!! :D .
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawn Mowin'
Replies: 24
Views: 721

Re: Lawn Mowin'

I feel Your pain Griff, been down the lawn mower road many times..... last week when a newer trimming mower wouldn't run, I pull the old Gravely mower out from under the back porch where it sat all winter. put some fresh gas in it...wrap the starter cord around the flywheel three times , open the ga...
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 916

Re: 41 years

Congrats Old Pard!! I think We here have been at it a little longer, and I can Echo Your sentiments exactly. Have a Big Party. God Bless.
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
Replies: 20
Views: 493

Re: My son Jaeger graduates today

Congrats to Both of You!! :D .
by .45colt
Sat May 27, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15202

Re: Just a matter of time PUPPY BORN

I give You All the credit in the world Gunny, a huge undertaking. I just hope that Momma and the surviving pups are up and running in a week. :D . I'm near 70 and they would do Me in. Congrats.
by .45colt
Sat May 27, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's Model 70
Replies: 16
Views: 756

Re: Grandpa's Model 70

Great post about some wonderful Guns. Thanks Jason. :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 24, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 50-100-450
Replies: 19
Views: 921

Re: Winchester 50-100-450

Awesome! If I had that one here I would feel well armed against the herds of chipmunks We have this year. Why don't it Talk. :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vein procedure
Replies: 20
Views: 716

Re: Vein procedure

Hope You are soon 100% ! some of the worst pain I ever felt is when I had surgery on one of my fingers and they numbed it with Lidocaine . :shock: .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answered prayers
Replies: 27
Views: 1027

Re: Answered prayers

Awesome.! :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puttin' Off a Project
Replies: 6
Views: 332

Re: Puttin' Off a Project

I hope You can find a good welding shop. We have one nearby that are a bunch of Wizards . anything they fix is better than the day it left the factory.
by .45colt
Sun May 14, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 997

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >

Well as One who has been down this road I can truly say.....Have Faith and Pray that You vision will be restored. modern medicine can work amazing things We would have never thought about even fifty years ago. Try to be positive and stay strong ....one Day at a Time...... MORE PRAYERS UP....FOR A CO...
by .45colt
Sun May 14, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 997

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Hope things are improving for You , give Us an Update when You Can.............
by .45colt
Thu May 11, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Chilling Thought
Replies: 28
Views: 1786

Re: A Chilling Thought

KWK, How much does it cost to run Your car? How would electric cars do in a very cold winter environment ? Thank You.
by .45colt
Thu May 11, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 910

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

You have had a tough time Joe. I pray things will continue to go well for Your situation. Now that You can drive again is the Key! Stay Strong.
by .45colt
Wed May 10, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 997

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Prayers up.! We were out of town last week , eight years ago I had cataract surgery on both eyes. I was thrilled as I could see like an Eagle. around six weeks after surgery I had a torn retina in My left eye. the Doctors tried to weld it using a laser in the office. it tore again and had to have a ...
by .45colt
Wed May 10, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2324

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

When the Boogie Man comes around..... as Keith said "when You need a Gun, You need it badly" . If I have a choice the handguns will take the day off and My A5's with 00buck and slugs come out to play.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sudden Loss...
Replies: 14
Views: 778

Re: Sudden Loss...

Thanks Guys, When My Dad passed at 58 years old in '81 I was floored.....One of My Women Cousins pulled Me aside and said" As hard as it is He never got old or sick. My Dad could have passed for Clark Gable...... It was hard to take.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PUPPIES
Replies: 14
Views: 625

Re: PUPPIES

Yep I knew it was a Rat. I spent some time with one at a relative's about 10 years ago as the Dog was better company than some people in the House. It is the smartest dog I ever saw and I'll never forget it. I would have one but My Young neighbors next-door have a boxer that is totally nuts and It w...
by .45colt
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sudden Loss...
Replies: 14
Views: 778

Sudden Loss...

My Oldest Sister lost Her Husband of 55 years Tuesday from a massive heart attack. He was 78 not overweight, not a smoker or drinker , a busy active Man. In the last weeks He was given a great report from His Doctor who told Him to keep doing whatever You do. His Doctor is speechless. Give Thanks Ev...
by .45colt
Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PUPPIES
Replies: 14
Views: 625

Re: PUPPIES

Well Gunny You will have a fun summer!. That's a lot of puppies. That is a beautiful dog Scott. My favorite breed.
by .45colt
Tue Apr 25, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here I sit all broken hearted...
Replies: 16
Views: 848

Re: Here I sit all broken hearted...

Good Luck Gunny...with your truck.........My............ "LAST"... Jeep........ had a hydraulic clutch and it failed at around 75k after the warranty expired. By that time I enough of Jeep forever..........
by .45colt
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any thoughts on the new Marlins?
Replies: 25
Views: 1592

Re: Any thoughts on the new Marlins?

There is no downside to the new Marlins for Me. I have many JM Marlins that I bought before they were sold to Remington . I expect the new guns will work right and shoot well. seems like a lot of coin to lay out for a levergun but look at what a new house , truck , Jeep or anything else costs today.
by .45colt
Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Indiscretion of 2023
Replies: 24
Views: 1063

Re: First Indiscretion of 2023

Good for You 6pt !! I only wish it could talk... :D ..Yesterday was my birthday and I celebrated by buying an expensive sporting item that I could never afford before. At dinner My Son said Dad "use it and have Fun .....you will never take it with You."................... The money.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Schofield Rig
Replies: 21
Views: 752

Re: Schofield Rig

You have some real talent!! Wow. :D .
by .45colt
Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Henry
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Re: New Henry

This is Great news.! Henrys customer service is the Best. :D
by .45colt
Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brooms and Boxes
Replies: 52
Views: 2274

Re: Brooms and Boxes

More Awesome stuff! Thanks Pard. :D .