Unbelievable Forum Members

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:03 pm

I guess based on the title alone you could think it was a negative or a positive. Well this is about the positive:

The unbelievable, generous, unselfish, caring members of this forum have pulled off the following just this month:

Sent two deserving hunters on a trip of a lifetime with fellow members

Sold items at great discounts to help other members afford them.

Purchased items from members to help fill their holiday purse.

Funded a Sword for Mr. Reed.

A couple of members tricked out a 357 lever for another forum member to be presented for Christmas.

Sent gifts for an unfortuntate person having a rough holiday season

Passed on prayers, support and advice to others in need.

AND TODAY -
I received a new lever action rifle, headset, eye protection, cleaning kit, case and ammo to sponsor a new young shooter. This member that sent the rifle contacted me and expressed interest in sponsoring a child that had a strong interest in shooting but was not likely to have the opportunity because shooting is not part of their family. I found several likely candidates and submitted the names and bio and background to this member via e-mail. He chose a 15 year old girl and she will receive the rifle and accessories under her Christmas tree this evening!

What a great group to associate with! Happy Holidays to Everyone!

86er, 86her and the boys.

oregon73 · Post by **oregon73** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:27 pm

I thought the post would be positive the minute I read the subject line. But I can see how someone could read it the other way. I'm sad for those who have such a jaded view of things on Christmas Eve, of all days.

This is a great post and a nice story, 86er. It's truly a great forum and I'm thankful to be a part of it, and to share in the knowledge and generous spirit of the membership. Thanks to all who work hard to make this the great place it is.

And Merry Christmas!

Rob

crs · Post by **crs** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:36 pm

Well said and quite true!
Thanks for sharing.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:38 pm

That's fantastic! I but she loves it.

WinM71 · Post by **WinM71** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:46 pm

What a terrific gesture to support the continuation of our heritage.

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:49 pm

Can we get an "Amen!"?

This is just one of the reasons that no matter where my shooting interest take me from time to time, I like to pop back in here on occasion to get an affirmation that the world hasn't gone completely mad...

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:59 pm

AMEN!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:04 pm

Superb! Congrats to the deserving, and thanks to you Joe for making it happen!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:04 pm

another AMEN!!!

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:50 pm

+2

LeverBob

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:59 pm

Merry Christmas Joe, God Bless you and your family

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:27 pm

That's what makes this house a home, sure good to know there are still people that care about someone else's troubles.

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:32 pm

Great stuff!!

Merry Christmas to all!

Sincerely,
bogie

Caco · Post by **Caco** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:47 pm

Great

Merry Christmas
Dave

Post by **Hobie** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:09 pm

And you and your family have been a big part of it Joe. Please give your wife and children a big Merry Christmas hug from all the folks here.

gunslinger598 · Post by **gunslinger598** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:46 pm

It's not just the guns that keeps me coming here.

I'm not nearly as active as most of the folks here but I visit several times a day when I can.

Some of the fine examples I've witnessed here I've adopted in my own life and pass on when I can.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:01 pm

A real quality bunch of guys here, who never cease to amaze me!

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:56 pm

Very cool folks here. Thanks Gents for all you do and Merry Christmas!

PPpastordon · Post by **PPpastordon** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:39 am

AMEN AGAIN!
Pastordon

stormspotter · Post by **stormspotter** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:42 pm

Outsanding. Hope to see a few pictures in the future.

Bet she won't quit smiling for a week.

Leonard

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:17 pm

Amen! There's no other forum, that I've been a part of, that does the things this one does. I'll never forget it and I hope it continues to make a statement for other forums to live up to. How about another "Amen"!

I'd like to thank all the members of this forum for being upstanding people. Sometimes hard to find these days.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:51 pm

Here's another AMEN!!! This is an OUTSTANDING bunch of folks to be assocated with. Being around here makes you want to be a better person. And thats a good thing.

Ricky

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:14 pm

And Joe, it is your angel spirit that leads the parade. I am honored to be a part of this forum.