Mike Venturino
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Mike Venturino
Read on another site, that he is back in the hospital. Only thing mentioned was that he had been having memory problems for the past month or so, though only 2nd hand information. If so maybe somebody here more familar can add more informative?
In any case prayers sent!
In any case prayers sent!
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Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers up for Mike V. Even though he has cost me many thousands of dollars. One of my favorite authors, and one of the very few, who is on my bucketlist to be able to buy dinner, and talk to.
a Pennsylvanian who has been accused of clinging to my religion and my guns......Good assessment skills.
Re: Mike Venturino
I believe he had a stroke some years back. I hope it isn't related to that.
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"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
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Re: Mike Venturino
Shrapnel is a friend/ neighbor of mikes. Maybe he will chime in?
Re: Mike Venturino
On Mike's FB page: A day or so ago, he woke up in hospital not knowing where he was, but things were starting to come back to him
Today he posted about much better with his memory intact. <-- Not quotes, but as I understood it.
Today he posted about much better with his memory intact. <-- Not quotes, but as I understood it.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers up.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Mikes a good dude.....I've learned a bunch from his writings from which I've been following from the start. Hope he gets better.----6
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Re: Mike Venturino
Blaine is -- as usual -- spot-on. From the Shiloh-Sharps site:
http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/viewt ... =2&t=24891
http://www.shilohrifle.com/forums/viewt ... =2&t=24891
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Re: Mike Venturino
Mike is one of my favorites. I hope everything is well.
Re: Mike Venturino
He is probably my favorite author of all time as I've been reading his columns since the early 80s. His style of writing is so genuine. My prayers go out to him!
Re: Mike Venturino
Just happened to be sitting with his Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West in front of me while dinner is cooking. My best thoughts for a quick recovery.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers up for my friend... fellow competitor and bon vivant!
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers for Mike.
I've always enjoyed his writings. Very informative and interesting. He knows what he is writing about more than many "experts".
I've always enjoyed his writings. Very informative and interesting. He knows what he is writing about more than many "experts".
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Re: Mike Venturino
I hope he recovers completely. Maybe he needs a trip back to WV to get things on track again. IIRC he's from Mingo Co.
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
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Re: Mike Venturino
He helped to fuel my black powder addiction!
Best wishes.
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Best wishes.
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Re: Mike Venturino
He helped to fuel my black powder addiction!
Best wishes.
N.
Best wishes.
N.
Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
Re: Mike Venturino
He helped to fuel my black powder addiction!
Best wishes.
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Best wishes.
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Psalm ch8.
Because I wish I could!
Because I wish I could!
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Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers up for the Iron Duke. His articles are what I turn to first when Guns or Handgunner arrives.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Other site poster has said that Mike V. Is back home and doing well !
Good news!
Good news!
Re: Mike Venturino
A fellow West Virginian (at least early on) and his writings started me loading "magnum" loads in my 45 Colt Blackhawk years ago.
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Re: Mike Venturino
If it wasn't for MLV you guys wouldn't have to put up with me! Glad to hear things are better for him. God bless, Mike.
a Pennsylvanian who has been accused of clinging to my religion and my guns......Good assessment skills.
Re: Mike Venturino
Mike went into the hospital with a bad case of stomach flu. I talked to him on the phone and he sounded quite sick. I was picking up a package at his house on the way home and called him again to let him know. He sounded much more normal, but was completely confused and didn't know where he was or even what year it was.
I got Yvonne at the house and we headed back to the hospital at nearly 100 MPH. When we got there, they were bringing him into an observation room after a CAT scan. He was alert as far as sitting up and talking, but totally unaware of where he was and what date it was. He couldn't remember anything for the past few days, maybe even weeks.
The doctor suspected a stroke brought on by the tremors and affects of the flu. He was concerned about what the damage may be, and they needed to do more tests and keep him in the hospital overnight. They did an MRI and both it and the CAT scan showed no sign of internal problems.
Diagnosis TIA (Treansient IschemicAttack) I stopped in on my way back from Billings and saw him, as he was home by 5:00 that afternoon. He was back to normal, memory restored and in good spirits, at which time I had to remind him he owed me several hundred dollars and I would appreciate payment in cash.
Things are back to normal...
I got Yvonne at the house and we headed back to the hospital at nearly 100 MPH. When we got there, they were bringing him into an observation room after a CAT scan. He was alert as far as sitting up and talking, but totally unaware of where he was and what date it was. He couldn't remember anything for the past few days, maybe even weeks.
The doctor suspected a stroke brought on by the tremors and affects of the flu. He was concerned about what the damage may be, and they needed to do more tests and keep him in the hospital overnight. They did an MRI and both it and the CAT scan showed no sign of internal problems.
Diagnosis TIA (Treansient IschemicAttack) I stopped in on my way back from Billings and saw him, as he was home by 5:00 that afternoon. He was back to normal, memory restored and in good spirits, at which time I had to remind him he owed me several hundred dollars and I would appreciate payment in cash.
Things are back to normal...
Re: Mike Venturino
Thanks Shrapnel, for the update. Glad he's on the road to recovery. Let him know we're praying for him.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Yes thanks for the update.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Good to know. Thanks for being there for him, Shrapnel. I keep several of Mike's books within easy reach.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Thanks for the update Shrapnel, good news indeed.
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Re: Mike Venturino
I was just looking at the pictures in Lever Guns of the Old West too...glad to hear he is back home. Oh I hated to be in hospital, I am glad he is out.
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Re: Mike Venturino
While TIA's are nothing to scoff at, thank God it was "only a TIA and not a full blown stroke. Prayers up for his continued recovery.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Glad to hear he's on the road to recovery! I own three of his books. The lever guns book is just about worn out and the Six guns book is starting to fall apart it's been read so many times. I also have the Buffalo Guns book. Every one of them is well worth getting.
Shrapnel, I'll have to remember the 'You owe me several hundreds ....' idea next time one of my friends is recovering from a memory lapse.
Shrapnel, I'll have to remember the 'You owe me several hundreds ....' idea next time one of my friends is recovering from a memory lapse.
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Re: Mike Venturino
I would love to have the Buffalo Guns book, I didn't know there was one. but I live on an island in the middle of the Pacific. (Literally.)
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Re: Mike Venturino
Carlsen Highway: I check Buffalo Arms web site and Venturino's books are in stock --
Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Buf ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Lev ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Six Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Six ... x?CAT=4150
As they are books, they should ship at the international book rate. I just received a used book from the UK and shipping was very inexpensive -- around US$5.00 -6.00.
Or check the used books sites.
Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Buf ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Lev ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Six Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Six ... x?CAT=4150
As they are books, they should ship at the international book rate. I just received a used book from the UK and shipping was very inexpensive -- around US$5.00 -6.00.
Or check the used books sites.
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Re: Mike Venturino
As a nurse we sometimes are concerned when patients with memory issues go home to an environment with those evil deadly guns. So in the interest of hos safety, I would be willing to come out to MT and gather......Oh nevermind.
a Pennsylvanian who has been accused of clinging to my religion and my guns......Good assessment skills.
Re: Mike Venturino
I heard that MV hangs out here on occasion. Maybe he doesn't want to spill the beans on his nom de plume, but I hope he sees how we miss him around here....
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Re: Mike Venturino
Thanks for the update Shrapnel. Tell 'im to keep on the mend. Few enough good guys left!
Griff,
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AND... I'm over it!!
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Re: Mike Venturino
Prayers
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Re: Mike Venturino
I also appreciate Mike's knowledge, but here's some cold, hard truth regarding what I've seen of him.......he's about 200lbs overweight, etc. That means he has NO sense of responsibility regarding caring for the body GOD gave him. He can rehab, if I might use that term, himself, & I pray to God he comes to that awareness, but it's up to him, not doctors. I appreciate everything he's done for the shooting community & hope he'll recover. jd45
Re: Mike Venturino
I though that Mike had slimmed way down a while back.
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Re: Mike Venturino
jd45 wrote:
That means he has NO sense of responsibility regarding caring for the body GOD gave him.
True or not, IMO that's a little harsh, there, pardner............
It might be well to keep in mind that, but for the grace of God, there goes anyone.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Pete, on reflection , you are right. May I be allowed to walk my mouth back a little? I am in need of God's grace as well. And thank you for opening my eyes....jd45
Re: Mike Venturino
jd45 wrote:Pete, on reflection , you are right. May I be allowed to walk my mouth back a little? I am in need of God's grace as well. And thank you for opening my eyes....jd45
No harm, no foul - Via con Dios !
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Re: Mike Venturino
Ray Newman wrote:Carlsen Highway: I check Buffalo Arms web site and Venturino's books are in stock --
Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Buf ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Lever Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Lev ... x?CAT=4150
Shooting Six Guns of the Old West -- http://www.buffaloarms.com/Shooting_Six ... x?CAT=4150
As they are books, they should ship at the international book rate. I just received a used book from the UK and shipping was very inexpensive -- around US$5.00 -6.00.
Or check the used books sites.
Thanks for that Mr Newman. Perhaps if Mike Venturino sees some more royalties coming his way it will speed his recovery. It works for me.
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Re: Mike Venturino
Admire his work, one of the few on a short list.
Re: Mike Venturino
Pete44ru,....... tu tom bien, Senor, (sic?)....jd45
Re: Mike Venturino
Muchas gratias, jd45.........jd45 wrote:Pete44ru,....... tu tom bien, Senor, (sic?)....jd45
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Re: Mike Venturino
I won a bet with him about a month ago, it is costing him dinner at the Rib and Chop House in Livingston. Easily the best steak within 100 miles of here. It is my birthday as well, so he gets double the mileage on just one bet. I will tell him everyone is concerned...
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Re: Mike Venturino
Thanks Shrapnel......always looking forward to Mike's articles in Rifle and Handloader.---6
Re: Mike Venturino
He writes for another magazine too. Think it's American Handgunner?