Thanks Ollie, a new member to be called to nite. He's a retired police officer. Been into Smiths since the 50's. His daughter came into the shop and I found out he collects what we like. Larry

You're welcome. I bet he has a bunch of knowledge if he started in the 50's.

His knowledge could make him a good addition to the group. Got a call from someone I met at the symposium in Columbus that lives in the Warren area. SWCA member headed our way. Scooter1 from Virginia PM'd me that he may make the trip also. Great to see some out of state interest. Remember that I have no clue how many will be at the meeting till that day. There will be a bucket for FORUM DONATIONS also to help the cause. Met Lee ( the forum owner) in Columbus also, not sure what I expected but what a nice laid back friendly and helpful person. Larry

Anyone planning on attending the upcoming Medina show?

I'll be in Dayton this weekend visiting the grand daughter. Can't make the Medina show, saying good bye to our youngest son with a small get to gether. He'll be in Afghanistan for 6-8 months starting in Oct. What a shame, we'll miss him. . Larry

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Larry it sounds like some great displays this year. Nice work and thanks to those who are displaying, it's a lot of work.
MY K22 is almost done at the restorers. I should have it back this coming week. It's my birthday gun...1957. If the job is good I will bring it. If not I won't embarrass myself. I have never used this guy before.

Mike

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Be nice to see the K-22, I remember pics of it before it was done. Seems some of the regulars aren't posting this time. This weekend, like most long ones is passing by fast. Grand daughter is cute, just learning to talk. Wish I had her energy, Larry

Bump for Larry and some Holiday folks, Larry's playing grandpa out of town I believe.

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Hey Jack, where you been? You're usually toward the top of the post if not the first responder. Everything OK? Glad to see some new people attending but a few of the regulars will miss this one bc of other commitments. Catch them in the spring. Hope every body had a great labor day weekend. Larry

Larry I've been busy, RETIREMENT really has me booked up.

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Would love to retire, Larry

Anyone bringing something to sell? Let me know, looking for a finish worn .22 of some sort to carry hunting with me. Looking for some sort of N frame also. Larry

I'm contemplating bringing some things to sell or trade. Not sure if a gun will be included though.

Seems like the time is flyin since I started this post. I'll start getting ready Monday nite for the bunch, get my boxes packed and inventory the supply's we'll need. Larry

Bump to the top. Looking forward to the 13th.

Don't know what I'm bringing other than a 1945 Remington Rand .45 to sell. Will have the usual cheese plate also.
Ed is coming and will be bringing S&W parts like he always does, plus his great hot peppers and a veggie tray. We're both S&W armorers and can try to help anyone coming who has a problem with a gun. Work is gratis as usual.

That's not far from me. Even though I'm new to the group maybe I'll try to make it out there!

Bill, I was wondering if you were gonna make it. You and Ed have always been there. It's OK to bring guns other then Smiths to sell, someone may buy it cause we all have other interests in firearms. Remember that I could use a hand at the end cleaning up. Pierre, glad to have you attend. If you have a friend, bring him or them. That's why we keep bumping this post, to get some new people to have fun with us. Ollie, thanks for helping. Larry. PS. The pepperoni bread is frozen and will be baked next Sat morn before I leave. How do you spell FRESH!

Larry, I planned on staying around to help clean up.

Bill, you're always there for everyone. Remember there is a kitchen with full cooking facility. Microwave, oven and stove top. If someone is watching the coffee, let me know when I need to make a new pot. Getting closer, Larry

Hey Larry, I'm scrambling to get things together. Picked up a table pad and cloth yesterday. Had a friend who is more computer savvy than I print off a couple of letters from Lew Horton and a few placards.

Still need to swap out some rubber grips for combats and mock up everything. After that I just need to figure out how to pack things up.

Wanted to order a couple of Adco lead away cloths from Midway USA, naturally they are out of stock!! If you or anyone coming has one they would be willing to share or sell, I would certainly appreciate it.

It won't be long now, time sure has flew by. Best regards, Bob.

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Bob, you have me nervous abt your display. Most of us don't know what we're lookin at anyway. By the time we pass the Jell-O shots out, we will like anything on the tables if we can see them. If anyone see's a post from someone in the N Ohio area, PM them abt attending. Nice day today. GO BROWNS, yea, right. 27-3 at half time, glad I didn't watch none of it. Larry

Sorry Browns fans, it was close!!!!!! Looks like abt 60 degrees and rain on Sat. Glad for the cool weather but the rain could play with people that travel a long distance. Larry. Bill, the directions are in post number 37.

We're down to 4 days. All I have to get is the coffee and cold drinks. There will be some guns for sale from what I hear. Make sure if you bring some money that it's not all hundreds. I'm gonna get 200.00 broken down to smaller bills. It will help us out if needed. I was suppose to turn in my raffle tickets tomorrow nite but called the person that runs it. I can keep them till Sat if anyone wants to buy some. NOSC has been good to the group for abt 4 yrs. See me to buy some, I'll have abt 10 of them, 5-6 nice guns will be given away. NOSC gets half the admission from the bunch. ITS 5.00 TO GET IN THIS TIME. Bob, are you OK? Got a PM from Bill from Cinci that will come and Dave from Erie Pa is making the trip. Is anyone getting excited yet? Feel free to bump this post, Larry

Noon bump cause we're close, maybe someone new will respond. Larry

It's just around the corner Larry, we'll be INBOUND.

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Larry,

It's HUMP DAY, Sat is getting closer by the moment.

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So what is the address of the place so I can GOOGLE it? I'd be coming from the Cleveland area

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The address is 5743 Bradley Rd. Directions are listed in earlier post.

Down to 2 days. Still need to go shopping for the cold drinks, last Minuit? I'm sure we'll all be creative on the food we bring, we always eat good. I'll probably have the 5" 29 for sale as soon as Bob appraises it for me. Larry

Bump for Larry and HIS 5" MODEL 29. (Possibly for sale SAT. at the meet?)

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Hi Larry. See you Sat. morning!

Bob

That's great that you're coming Bob, what are you displaying? Bob has one of the nicest model 29 collection in the country. Looks like we'll have 3 of the big S&W collectors on Sat. Hope the rain holds off, Larry

Less then 24 hours away. I'm looking forward to attending and seeing some fine guns. Larry I'm bringing some items to sell/trade. Some grips, possibly a Colt Detective Special, the Thompson listed on this forum and a S&W counter stool. I'll see you tomorrow.
Ollie

Looks good, have the kitchen loaded with some things for tomorrow. To nite the truck will be loaded and ready to go in when the morn comes. Ollie will bring some doughnuts, can't wait. Be carefully traveling. Will sign out in the morn when I leave. Remember all of you bring the food and entertainment for tomorrow, I provide the place and time to be there. My wife may make barbecue pulled pork with the pepperoni bread. She loves to make sure people eat good. Cheers, Larry

Hi Larry:

Since I displayed the Model 29's in Columbus, thought I would bring a few interesting and engraved stainless S&W's. See you tomorrow.

Bob

Bob, be carefully on the long trip. Can't wait to see the guns, Larry

I may not be able to make it Larry. Hope you have a great day.

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What a shame Tony, we'll miss you. Larry

No pulled pork but we're ready to go. Jim just called and mentioned the sandwiches he'll make. If someone wants to help him for abt 20 min, jump in to help. All of you that attend knows that Jim makes some great food and it's one part of the memory of the day we shared. If you have trouble sleeping, count Smith & Wesson's on tables. See everyone tomorrow, Larry

I'm on my way, it's 7:30ish. Larry

Leaving very shortly Larry.

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I just returned from the get together. It was the first one that I've attended and it was very enjoyable. I got to meet a lot of great guys with very nice collections and had the opportunity to see guns that I've never seen before. Larry you did a great job of organizing this and Jim made some excellent sandwhiches. We had a lot of good food and great conversations. It was nice to put faces to some of the names I see here on the forum. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Ollie

Thanks Ollie, it was a good turn out. There were lots of good guns and displays today. Bought 2 nice guns and I'm happy with the way things turned out. It's worth the effort putting this together for the good group of guys attending. Will have the final numbers soon. Thanks Jim, you're great. For all the people that helped out where needed,,,,, Thanks. Larry

I had a great time at the meeting. Lots of nice guns on display and for sale, wish I had a much fatter wallet There was some really nice displays, mountain guns, 3" .44mags, beautiful engraved guns, registered mag, .44 specials and many more. Just want to say thanks to Larry for putting it all together and thanks to everyone who took the time to put displays together. Can't wait until the spring meeting. I'll be there... This time with more $$

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Things came up and I missed the get together. Anyone take pix?

Larry, many thanks for sponsoring this event. It has a warm friendly atmosphere, I think that is the secret to it's success. My brother and I had an excellent time, we will certainly be back.

Nice to see and talk to you again Jim. The "samiches" were outstanding, kudos to your culinary skills.

I admit to being pretty nervous as this was my first attempt at a display but it worked out fairly well. Now that I've got "my feet wet", I think it will be a little easier next time.

It was nice to see a few familiar faces and meet a few new ones. It will be a long eight month wait until we do it again.

Best regards, Bob.

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I finally made it to one of these, though wasn't able to stay long. Almost made deal but wasn't quite what I wanted, maybe next time.
Next time I'll have to work harder on being able to attend longer so I can spend more time gettin to know you guys.

Hi Larry:

Really enjoyed the day, great group of guys and the sandwiches were excellent! Thanks for all your efforts putting this together.

Bob