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Watson Brothers……Brothers!!!!!! (Pictures Added)
17 December 2013, 08:57
BrettAKSCIWatson Brothers……Brothers!!!!!! (Pictures Added)
To refresh your memory:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...0101804/m/2071056391Well I have word that I was a good boy this year and Santa is bringing me the twin to Cal's gun. A Watson Brothers .500NE 3 1/4" from 1907. I'm having some minor work done on it at the moment and I'll post pictures when it arrives!!!
Back in the DROS (Double Rifle Owners Society),
Pictures added 6-23-14:
Brett
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
17 December 2013, 09:36
cal pappasBrett:
Same movie star good looks.
Same great sense of humor.
Same great intellect.
Same Herculean physique.
And now the same rifle.
We be twins, mate.
Congratulations.
Cal
PS. I guess I will shelve my plans to leave you my .600 in my will.
PPS. Mine is 3 inches. I guess yours is longer!
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1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
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17 December 2013, 09:39
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
PS. I guess I will shelve my plans to leave you my .600 in my will.
But I don't have a .600NE Cal! No need to get irrational!

Brett
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
17 December 2013, 09:44
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
PPS. Mine is 3 inches. I guess yours is longer!

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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
17 December 2013, 10:16
Mike BrooksGood Going Brett.. When will it be in town?
I'm just waiting for the moron from Montreal to chime in..
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17 December 2013, 10:36
BrettAKSCIThanks Mike! To be determined. With any luck in the 2-4 month ball park.
Brett
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
17 December 2013, 10:41
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by Mike Brooks
I'm just waiting for the moron from Montreal to chime in..
???

???
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
17 December 2013, 12:16
Mike BrooksCool! Just in time for the Spring Shoot!
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17 December 2013, 12:41
Matt MooreCongrats Brett,
I will be interested to see if you rifle and Cal's regulate with the same loads.
I saw you were selling off some things...thought it was for the wedding.
Matt
17 December 2013, 13:15
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
Good Going Brett.. When will it be in town?
I'm just waiting for the moron from Montreal to chime in..
Mike:
You know I live in Willow, not Montreal.
Cal
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1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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17 December 2013, 20:59
Mike BrooksI'm sure that your "brother" appreciates that factor also!

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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
17 December 2013, 21:18
jvw375Are we talking about the Watson that was on the last Holt's auction here?
17 December 2013, 23:11
Matt MooreI see some wagers being placed this spring at the first annual "Watson Brothers Brothers International Double Rifle Shoot in Wild and Rustic Willow Alaska". I will be in the peanut gallery collecting bets.
Mike and I will be bringing modified choke shotguns complete with No 1 Buckshot. Of course we will make this fair and use only Side by Side shotguns. I doubt our accuracy will be on par with others as we will not be using Palma contour barrels on our shotguns!
Happy Holidays,
Matt
18 December 2013, 00:14
cal pappasMatt:
Is Shootaway staying with you or Mike?
We all plan our shoot date in late winter and I hope we can do this once per month for 4-5 months.
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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18 December 2013, 00:33
FrostbitSo Brett is now officially a trash collector like Cal.

18 December 2013, 01:44
Mike Brooksquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Matt:
Is Shootaway staying with you or Mike?
We all plan our shoot date in late winter and I hope we can do this once per month for 4-5 months.
Cal
He's your long lost sibling! You get to take care of him. After all he's blood!
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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
18 December 2013, 02:08
Matt MooreI checked with the missus and with my subdivision covenants and restrictions. Looks like I can't have horses or their cousins stay at the place and my wife doesn't suffer fools.
I am sure someone ELSE would extend an invitation from Alaska for our official target holder from Canada.
Matt

18 December 2013, 03:22
cal pappasOk Ok OK, I'll do it.
Good to get mew members in the Alaska Garbage Collector's Society.
C
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1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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18 December 2013, 03:41
shootawayI just got of the phone with a very good smith.
I asked him about english double rifles of the early 1900`s the- likes of H&H,WR,etc.. He says these rifles were only good for looks and when taken apart a knowledgeable smith can see that everything else is poor.He also said that Merkel is crap-he has worked on a number of these.I asked him about Krieghoff and he did not sound crazy about them either.
18 December 2013, 04:23
jorgequote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I just got of the phone with a very good smith.
I asked him about english double rifles of the early 1900`s the- likes of H&H,WR,etc.. He says these rifles were only good for looks and when taken apart a knowledgeable smith can see that everything else is poor.He also said that Merkel is crap-he has worked on a number of these.I asked him about Krieghoff and he did not sound crazy about them either.
Do you cogitate much thinking about how to incrementally think up more and more idiotic posts or is it just a gift you have?..
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18 December 2013, 04:29
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I just got of the phone with a very good smith.
I asked him about english double rifles of the early 1900`s the- likes of H&H,WR,etc.. He says these rifles were only good for looks and when taken apart a knowledgeable smith can see that everything else is poor.He also said that Merkel is crap-he has worked on a number of these.I asked him about Krieghoff and he did not sound crazy about them either.
Fellas:
I spent my life in the public school classroom and have no end to the stories of asinine statements in nearly all walks of life. Shootaway takes the cake in the areas of outright stupidity, lack of common sense, and the inability to relate to peers. I would like to know of this 'smith so perhaps I and others here can send our work to him. I never cease to be amazed. When I'm over one epistle of idiocy, another surfaces.
Shootaway, If I was a doc, I'd put you on a pill (or several). I would like to, however, recommend a good doctor for you. Unfortunately, Jack Kevorkian is no longer practicing medicine. He is what you need!
Laugh with me on this, fellow garbage men.
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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18 December 2013, 04:36
mdstewartquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I just got of the phone with a very good smith.
I asked him about english double rifles of the early 1900`s the- likes of H&H,WR,etc.. He says these rifles were only good for looks and when taken apart a knowledgeable smith can see that everything else is poor.He also said that Merkel is crap-he has worked on a number of these.I asked him about Krieghoff and he did not sound crazy about them either.
Fellas:
I spent my life in the public school classroom and have no end to the stories of asinine statements in nearly all walks of life. Shootaway takes the cake in the areas of outright stupidity, lack of common sense, and the inability to relate to peers. I would like to know of this 'smith so perhaps I and others here can send our work to him. I never cease to be amazed. When I'm over one epistle of idiocy, another surfaces.
Shootaway, If I was a doc, I'd put you on a pill (or several). I would like to, however, recommend a good doctor for you. Unfortunately, Jack Kevorkian is no longer practicing medicine. He is what you need!
Laugh with me on this, fellow garbage men.
Cal
Cal,
I know who he's talking about I believe; a very reputable gunsmith. I've heard the same crap from this person over the years, if it's the person I'm thinking of, and it's all about selling what they push. I may be wrong.
I hope he's not referring to Butch.
JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72
David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore
Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle
Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55
Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06
Walther PPQ H2 9mm
Walther PPS M2
Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus
And Too Many More
18 December 2013, 04:45
JefffiveLook at it this way: In any extended discussion, on any topic,
somebody seems to have to say the stupidest possible thing.
Shootaway just can't help volunteering.
"If you’re innocent why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?”- Donald Trump
18 December 2013, 05:16
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by Jefffive:
Look at it this way: In any extended discussion, on any topic, somebody seems to have to say the stupidest possible thing.
Shootaway just can't help volunteering.
The problem is he's always WAY infront of second place…………
Brett
PS> Haters gona hate………
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
18 December 2013, 05:36
Mike BrooksBrett, have him tell you all bout his marksman ship with his Bikal. LOL.
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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
18 December 2013, 06:26
Matt MooreAll I can say is thank God there is a difference between a very good smith and great gun smiths.
I have said it before: I think that double rifles represent the blending of art and the effort of skilled craftsmen/artisans for that period of time that was post industrial revolution. Sure, we have some steels that are better and manufacturing processes that are faster than those used to construct rifles 100+ years ago. It is the fact that someone did such a great job with their skills that impresses me.
So, here is an easy litmus test: Any Alaskans on this board who hunt moose accidently shoot a cow instead of a bull? Not me. Gee, I guess you have more experience than me Shootaway. I will ask that the others from AK chime in. I bet none of us have your experience or wisdom or viewpoint.
Cheers,
Matt
18 December 2013, 07:02
cal pappasNever shot a cow.
Dated a few, however.
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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18 December 2013, 07:17
Mike BrooksI can't say the same Cal.. I have better taste in cows maybe?
Even after shooting the wrong critter 'he who shall not be named' just wounded it.
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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
18 December 2013, 07:58
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Laugh with me on this, fellow garbage men.
Cal
Cal,
It was a proud moment when you first held my 1902 Army Navy and exclaimed what an absolute piece of garbage it was. I knew I had finally arrived.
Cheers
Trashmeister Jim
18 December 2013, 08:20
alaska oneCal,with my 500 and new job at the landfill I might be the ultimate trash collector! Hope you are doing well. Scott
18 December 2013, 08:33
cal pappasCal,
It was a proud moment when you first held my 1902 Army Navy and exclaimed what an absolute piece of garbage it was. I knew I had finally arrived.
Cheers
Trashmeister Jim[/QUOTE]
Great minds think alike.
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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18 December 2013, 08:42
Matt MooreFrostbit has an excellent piece of trash to add to the garbage we have collected over the years.
A gunsmith and benchrest shooter told me years ago to steer clear of vintage double rifles because they become an addiction.
Cheers,
Matt
18 December 2013, 10:16
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by Matt Moore:
steer clear of vintage double rifles because they become an addiction
Certainly a much more accurate comment about vintage doubles.
Brett
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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
18 December 2013, 10:50
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
quote:
Originally posted by Matt Moore:
steer clear of vintage double rifles because they become an addiction
Certainly a much more accurate comment about vintage doubles.
Brett
Those garbage/trash British doubles are an incredible cost saver as well. Especially when you buy one 5 months before a planned wedding. Just think of all that money you are going to save on the cancelled wedding.

18 December 2013, 21:45
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
quote:
Originally posted by Matt Moore:
steer clear of vintage double rifles because they become an addiction
Certainly a much more accurate comment about vintage doubles.
Brett
Those garbage/trash British doubles are an incredible cost saver as well. Especially when you buy one 5 months before a planned wedding. Just think of all that money you are going to save on the cancelled wedding.
Frostbit:
Wedding savings will be offset by head and body trauma and subsequent medical bills.
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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19 December 2013, 00:04
Mike BrooksAt least he can treat himself for the whiplash caused from her sudden left hook after she finds out what it costs!
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Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cell phone with free monthly minutes, food stamps, section 8 housing, a forty ounce malt liquor, a crack pipe and some Air Jordan's and he votes Democrat for a lifetime.
19 December 2013, 01:21
cal pappasOne solution that I know of:
A gent bought an expensive double rifle but told his wife is cost 20% of what he paid. No names, but he IS reading this thread!!
Brett: would you like me to formulate an appraisal of, say, 2000$? For an additional fee I will give you a "receipt" from Walmart for their annual double rifle sale.
What are friends for?
Cal
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www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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19 December 2013, 01:40
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
One solution that I know of:
A gent bought an expensive double rifle but told his wife is cost 20% of what he paid. No names, but he IS reading this thread!!
Brett: would you like me to formulate an appraisal of, say, 2000$? For an additional fee I will give you a "receipt" from Walmart for their annual double rifle sale.
What are friends for?
Cal
I'll even throw in a "I can't believe you paid less than I did for my little 450NE that Cal called garbage".
Trash collectors have to stick together you know.....
20 December 2013, 10:54
BrettAKSCIThanks for the banter guys! I'll have you know she not only knows the price I paid, but also continues to be engaged to me without bribery!!!
Brett
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Life Member NRA
Life Member WSF
Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson
20 December 2013, 11:01
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:
Thanks for the banter guys! I'll have you know she not only knows the price I paid, but also continues to be engaged to me without bribery!!!
Brett
She's a very detail oriented planner. Better sleep with one eye open.
