My Character Flaw - UPDATED

[pasound]

I'm obsessive-compulsive, agree with everything in this thread, and just bought my 5th 70+ year old Smith. Just need the associated FFL's to get together and get it shipped. I don't need anything I've ever bought, but I enjoy them all. It's not a disease. It's just fun for an old man.

 

[quikdraw67]

Back to the beginning.

I got a Winchester 101 12ga Field Grade O/U. Which is way out of my wheelhouse.

But the wood was so pretty. And, I would like to start skeet shooting. Found that Orvis has a place not too far from my sister's house in South Central PA.

So, I will post a pics, as promised, in the next few days.

 

[Golddollar]

Back to the beginning.

I got a Winchester 101 12ga Field Grade O/U. Which is way out of my wheelhouse.

But the wood was so pretty. And, I would like to start skeet shooting. Found that Orvis has a place not too far from my sister's house in South Central PA.

So, I will post a pics, as promised, in the next few days.

The Orvis club is in my county. Let me know when you're coming and maybe we can get together.

 

[Chubbo]

An easy solution.

I've just stumbled and fell over another an idea to combat one of the caricature flaws that plague some of us, I.E. The 'wants', and the 'gott'ahaveit's'; Just enjoy the guns that you have.

I don't really need more guns.

Now, while I'm above sod, every day, I display a different favored handgun in a wood display case, on our coffee table in the living room. I fondle, cherish, and enjoy them.

The long guns are a bit overlooked.

When I'm below sod, no one will enjoy my guns, or give a hoot about 'em, and they'll likely go to a scrupled gun dealer, for disposal.

Chubbo

 

[Chubbo]

Character Flaw

In my last soul-searching session, I earnestly, promised to practice what I preach. That is much like, promising not to draw your next breath. The old adage; 'There is no fool like an old fool', is so true. Being an old fool, I assumed that my experiences would interest members of today's society, but I sadly fooled only myself. People of today's society have no interest in what I've thought, said or done, nor will they care what I think, say or do in the future. A few of our members, and moderators, have been too polite, and considerate to censure me severely. I certainly appreciate their kindness.

I believe the time has come for this old fool to acknowledge his folly, keep his yap closed, and act accordingly. Bad habits are hard to quit, but I'll try.

Chubbo

 

[Golddollar]

In my last soul-searching session, I earnestly, promised to practice what I preach. That is much like, promising not to draw your next breath. The old adage; 'There is no fool like an old fool', is so true. Being an old fool, I assumed that my experiences would interest members of today's society, but I sadly fooled only myself. People of today's society have no interest in what I've thought, said or done, nor will they care what I think, say or do in the future. A few of our members, and moderators, have been too polite, and considerate to censure me severely. I certainly appreciate their kindness.

I believe the time has come for this old fool to acknowledge his folly, keep his yap closed, and act accordingly. Bad habits are hard to quit, but I'll try.

Chubbo

I think you're being a little too hard on yourself. We learn from our elders, whether they are familial or professional. My dad had a great saying, which I now find myself repeating, "If the older generation didn't pass along its knowledge to the younger generation, we'd still be living in caves."

 

[keith44spl]

Jest can't seem to be able to get past…

Faster horses and older whiskey.


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[Skeet 028]

I can't seem to get past the 2nd part of that line...Younger women...and they don't have to be a lot younger these days
As an aside...my wife had me deliver something to a little older lady in an assisted living place. I walked in the door and immediately felt like a hunk of beef. Weren't any place for a younger...or even older.. man...and I ain't purdy!

 

[OLDSTER]

Character flaw ?? I could fill 2 legal pad pages single spaced. !!

 

[chief38]

I am an OCD kind of collector and like exactly what I like - no matter what others have to say. In life, whenever I tried to save a buck or cheap out, I wound up spending more in the long run as I could not live with the purchase. This has applied for me in the case of guns, tools, leather goods, cars, motorcycles, blah, blah...... It has worked for me.

I made sure that I earned enough ( I broke my butt for 35 years / 6 days a week, 10 - 11 hours a day) to pay for my likes and wants and shortly thereafter only bought exactly what I was looking for - no compromise's!! I have passed on many many items because they were only 96% - when I wanted at least 98-99%. For the last few percentage points I did pay a premium, but like they say, buy once - cry once. When I sell my possessions I (or my wife and kids) should do well and I have enjoyed having what I want without many of he short comings connected to things I could not settle for. Some may think I am a fool to pay extra for a few percentage points and that's OK. Too each his own I say. I'm happy.

Instead of crying that I was spending more than I should, I focused on making more to cover my OCD-ness. Works for me. If I can't afford exactly what I want, I'll just figure out a way to afford it. So far I've been lucky and have been quite satisfied with what I have. To me it's quality, not the quantity.

 

[quikdraw67]

My apologies for not posting any pics.

As you may have read, I have joined the local volunteer fire department, And that has been taking up my time. I haven't been posting as much as I usually do.

Annddd.....I bought another gun LOL.

No name (literally) Turkish made 20ga. O/U off of GB for $250 NIB. With the fees and such, it came to $325, but it was worth it. I've seen more expensive guns with not as nice wood.

Now I'll justify this since it really was a bargain, and it stopped me from spending 5 times more on a "nice" O/U.

And the beat goes on....and the beat goes on.

 

[Chubbo]

Confession time again

My last promise to keep my yap shut lasted one week. I spent last week thinking about how much I missed sharing my experiences, with others, and how little it ment, to most of 'em. Nevertheless, my urge to, share, /Burden, others, Remains.

My intentions were good, but my morals are weak.

It seems that it's only natural for us to share our happiness, and sorrow with our friends.

I've resolved, not to make promises that I can't keep, and my cyber friends, and foes, will have to deal with my foolishness as you see fit.

Chubbo

 

[sigp220.45]

Character flaws? I'm too fat and I drink too much. But I like eating and drinking.

The only thing I collect is guns. I own about 12 dozen now, but I well remember the days when to get one I had to sell one (or two). Three kids and a stay at home wife didn't leave much for non-essentials. A man who scrimps on the kids to buy a new toy for himself is not much of a man to me.

But they are all grown and have flown the coop, the wife went back to work for Uncle Sugar, my pension is pretty good, and I have a little extra to indulge myself now and then.

I shoot everything I own, with the exception of a Remington Rolling Block in .43 Reformado. I'll get around to it.

I was in a gunshop a while back and a young man brought in a three page single spaced list of his Dad's guns. Lots of good stuff, most NIB. Another list was ammo stored in original boxes in storage bins. 20,000 rounds of 9mm, more .22s than that, and substantial amounts of 15 or 20 other calibers. He didn't want to wait on consignments or auctions. He took a lowball offer and seemed happy about it. The shopowner rented a truck to get it all.

Dad had croaked unexpectedly in his late 50s. The son said his Dad never went shooting, even when the son was little. Never fired a single round. He would get a gun, look at it, close the box, and add it to the stash.

He must have gotten something out of it. The store guy is gonna get a new boat.