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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Gamo Gate => : Bob Fairchild May 07, 2009, 12:50:16 AM
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As you can tell, I'm so old that I didn't know enough to use a catchy username - so what you see, is what you get. I've been lurking around the site for awhile and decided to jump in after I got my GRTIII trigger and installed it on my .22 Whisper. That's when it all went south. Been addicted ever since.
I've been a shooter for many years - Army (two tours in the Nam), IPSC, Hunter Safety Instructor, Concealed Carry Instructor, etc. With all that, I have shot out my ears even though I have used protection when possible (that almost sounds obscene - sorry Gene). After retiring some years ago after 31 years of military, I started working on another serious addiction, pipe smoking and collecting. I have often put down more than the cost of a TX200 for a new Dunhill pipe just so I could fill it up and break it in. That all stopped in April when I lost a third of my tongue to cancer. Now they're worrying over my prostate and this is all cutting in to my Harley riding (Did Death Valley last year - a Hoot).
So, I have come back. It's not the kill - it's the shot. I have been around the world many times and been to a couple of county fairs and even a goat roping, so it takes alot to impress me. GTA impresses me!!! I have only been a registered user for about a week and had trouble signing in with the password Gene gave me. After email exchange he has made it so even this idiot can come aboard. And he did that within four days of his accident. Having broken both of my legs over the years, I know what it took for him to worry about my problem. And he agreed to put both my rammed Whispers (yes I have a .17 on the way) through the tune when he begins again.
Long thread to say I'm proud to be among the greatest people in the world. May it remain that way.
Bob Fairchild (yes Virginia, that's my user name too!)
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Welcome aboard, Bob... Yes, there are many, many great people on this forum. In the several short months I've been here, they've taught me years worth of knowledge and they've all been very gracious about it. I don't think you could find a better place to call home. We'll be looking forward to your posts and pictures.
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Hi Bob, Welcome to GTA. There is certainly a wealth of information and good people here. I know you will like it as I do:) Tony.
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Thanks Bob and Tony! I've learned more in the last few weeks than I have in the last several years doing it the old fashioned way - reading magazines and books. I am slowly being drug kicking and screaming into the 21ST century. But boy this sure helps.
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Hi, Bob, welcome aboard! Been awhile since I was a newbie here myself, and you're right, the is the best AG forum out there. So kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and make yourself at home. Just remember to put your shoes back on before you go out shooting ;-)! Later.
Dave
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Dave I am blessed in that the vast majority of my shooting can be done from the comfort of my living room. Now that the weather is better, I leave everything set up for that one shot, one kill approach. Twenty yards dead on with 15 of that to the window. It's my zone of death. And yes I'm still in my comfy slippers and have my coffee with me.
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Bob
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Hey Bob, welcome aboard. And thank you for your service!
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Welcome Bob, nice to have you with us....
Will be looking forward to your future posts.....
Jeff
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Hi, Bob, I'm sure you could teach us a few things.
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Bob,
Again, welcome aboard!!! I've found in general, online forums are a GOLDMINE when it comes to the wealth of information to be had. If magazines were this good subscriptions would be up 10,000%. You have to take everytihng you read with a grain of salt, but it is usually easy to tell the experts from the posers.
As has already been said here, I THANK YOU for your years of service!!! 8) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/LEDmodMan/Smilies/USflag.gif) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/LEDmodMan/Smilies/waveUSflag.gif) This country NEEDS more people like you!
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Welcome Bob. Lots of nice,friendly,helpful people here. You will learn allot about airguns. I sure did and it was a real eye opener. Thank you for your service for our country. :)
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Thanks Guys!!! I learned a long time ago to look forward to getting up each morning and trying to do 2 things - 1) learn something new each day and 2) accomplish something. It is all better within GTA - I get both things done at once.
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Bob
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Welcome, Bob.
I like the username. Has a nice ring, connotations of early semiconductor days. Glad to have you here.
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Well Bob Fairchild, Welcome aboard. From one new member to another.
Bogey
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Thanks Bogey - you a golfer too? Done that a bit, but it interfered with my Harley riding. Guess I ought to start again since I'm a member of 8 courses.
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Bob
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Well Bob Fairchild, I actually don't play golf but since I live very close to the Augusta National course...Home of the Masters. I just thought term 'bogey' summed things up pretty well .
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Welcome to the family Bob, happy to have you aboard. Now being one of the hunter's here myself I invite you to post a hunt story and or pic's in our Hunting Gate if you do any critter hunting or pest control. Again welcome to the GTA family and we look forward to your future post. Ed
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Welcome aboard Bob,
Sorry so late in getting to you, just found ya when searching.
You have found some of the greatest people on the net here.
I am sure you have already figured that out by now.
Good luck with the prostate, I'll be praying for ya if you want it.
ShadowShot
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HI BOB... WELCOME TO GTA FROM PUERTO RICO ISLAND (CARIBBEAN ZONE). I WAS A CIGARS AND PIPES FANATIC, BUT I RECENTLY QUIT SMOKING. NOW I AM AIRGUNNER WAITING FOR MY 2ND BENJAMIN MARAUDER. YES I RETURNED THE FIRST ONE AFTER A MONTH OF USE, IT HAD A LOW LEAK. TODAY I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM AIRGUN DEPOT WITH THE NOTICE THAT THEY ARE SENDING ME MY NEW MARAUDER. IT WILL TAKE A WEEK, BUT NO PROBLEM. WELCOME ABORD I NEW HERE TOO, BUT YOU CAN LEARN A LOT WITH THE PEOPLE OF THIS FORUM.
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Bob, noticed you are in Michigan. Where abouts? If in SE MI would you be interested in FT shoots? Always recruiting new shoters.
Andy Wong aka larspawn
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Welcome Bob. I'm also ex-military and Ride. You'll do just fine here. Nice to have you with us.
Regards,
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Welcome to the GTA Bob!