Please Help Me Welcome....

[John Dunkle]

Please take a moment and help me welcome some New and Renewed PGCA Members..!

The folks in the list below either joined our organization or renewed their Membership on-line. To these folks:

Asa Kelly
Bill Davis
Bobby Cash
Bob Roberts
Brad Bachelder
Brad Steinfeld
Brett Faulkner
Brian Erickson
Chris Slocumb
Craig Larter
Craig Reynolds
Cyril Bodnar
Danny McHugh
Daryl Hallquist
Dave Fuller
David Miller
Dennis Quist
DG Junkins
Dick Hine
Ed Blake
Edgar Gray
Edward Middleton
FRANK HALSEY
George M. Purtill
Gordon Green
Greg Baehman
Gregory Miller
Hugh Rather
Jack Johnson
James Orr
James Shumaker
Jay Gardner
Jerry Andrews
Jerry Manion
Jim Akins
Jim Kucaba
John Cox
John Johnson, Jr.
John Hemstreet
John Fuog
Joseph Barresi
Joe Wood
Ken Descovich
Kenny Graft
Kurt Densmore
Louis Caissie
Mark Ouellette
Michael Nardella
Michael Scallion
Mike Franzen
Mike Laritz
Mike Poindexter
Mike Wilkerson
Nicholas E Sudac
Patrick Dugan
Paul Ehlers
Paul Plunkett, III
Phil Anderson
RJ Jose
Richard Anderson
Rick Losey
Robert Jurewicz
Robert Smith
Roger Whitfield
Roland Nickerson
Ronald Moore
Scott Hanes
Steven Parker
Steve Bauer
Thomas Dodson
Tom Leshinsky
Tony Christensen
Tony Quinn
Travis Newman
Victor Grillo
William Maynard
William McCrea


Simply - THANK YOU!!! - for your support of this fine organization!

:clap:

As well, as others join and renew who are registered to the PGCA Forum - I'll add their names as well...

John

[Dean Romig]

A hearty welcome to you gentlemen!

Now, please tell us how slick and easy it is to join or renew online.

Dean

[Tom Carter]

What Dean said: Me too. Tom

[John Dunkle]

And I just added another to the list above...

On behalf of PGCA - many thanks!!

John

[Dave Suponski]

Welcome to all our new and renewed members! I just want to thank all the guy's and gal that put this online membership deal together. Great great job folks!....:bowdown:

[John Dunkle]

Aww - thanks Dave.. It's been a team effort to make all this happen. Sort of like a squad shooting Sporting Clays - everyone has a "good station" which brings the score up for the entire team. And different folks shine on different stations...

John

[John Dunkle]

And I just added Mike Wilkerson..

Mike - simply - thank you!

John

[Mike Wilkerson]

To all who are wondering it was the fastest and best $40 bucks I've ever spent. There was none of this involved :banghead:. :)

Mike

[Ken Descovich]

Thanks guys! It was very easy to pay for membership on-line and it helps us procrastinators that have problems mailing in the check. :)

Now how about doing the same for Parker letters?:shock:

Ken

[Rich Anderson]

Just how secure is this? I have never put a crdt card number on line. I'd rather get the bill in the mail and send a check. Call me old fashioned but I do shoot 100+ year old guns and I can barley work this computer:rotf:

[John Dunkle]

Hey Rich!

It's danged secure and last time I checked, PayPal processes about $4Billion in transactions per month and if their secure technology were deemed insecure, we'd prolly found out by now? Anyway, for folks like yourself who'd rather send in a check, you bet you can do it that way!

Btw - you going to MD later this month??? Hope to catch up with you there (and bring some cookies, ok? ;) )

Best to you!

John

[Dave Suponski]

John...you sure you wanna do that? Andersons a pretty cranky ol coot....:biglaugh:

[Dean Romig]

Hey Rich.... it's 2010.... time marches on, catch up will ya?!? :knowbetter:

[Dean Romig]

Cookies? HAH!! He don't have none left! He ate 'em all on the way back home to Michigun last time.

Of course, if he was to bring some 'trade goods' (like a case of JD) somebody might consider tradin a bag of cookies for it :whistle:

[John Dunkle]

And, not to bring this topic back on topic :D :eek:

I'd like to Welcome back Dave Fuller - thank you Dave!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And now a huge thank you to Danny McHugh

:cheers:

[John Dunkle]

And welcome back to John Johnson, Jr. It's a long story, but John made it back to PGCA Member with a little bit of assistance from his wife, Amber. Both are on my Christmas Card list...

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Chris Slocumb - welcome back!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And, today - please help me welcome Jim Akins and Paul Plunkett, III.. Fellows, on behalf of the PGCA....

Thank you!

John

[John Dunkle]

And earlier today, Saturday - please help me welcome:

Steven Parker
Joe Wood
Robert Jurewicz

Our sincerest thanks and welcome to you folks!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Daryl Hallquist - thank you..!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

and Asa Kelley- Thank you, Sir..!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And as well - Victor Grillo.. Victor, our thanks and appreciation!

John

[John Dunkle]

I would like to take a moment to thank Roland Nickerson for his support of PGCA.. Roland - thank you!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to RJ Jose.. - Welcome back my friend!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And as well - to Patrick Dugan..

All of you are now on my Christmas Card list..?? ;)

My sincerest thanks on behalf of the PGCA..!

John

[John Dunkle]

Just back from MD, so I'm a few hours late i announcing:

Jerry Andrews and Brad Steinfeld.....

Thank you guys so very much for your support of PCGA.....!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And this morning.... Hi Travis Newman and Thank you!! :)

John

[Dean Romig]

It's great to see this new program working so well. John, do you have a count of how many have joined or renewed so far by this completely trouble-free and convenient on-line method?

[John Dunkle]

Hi Dean and all...

First of all - many thanks! Yes, it's been a wonderful success and there is more coming to add more "web value" to those who are members, so stay tuned, ok? As well, I try to keep the first post in this thread updated with the names of the new/renewed members who use the on-line membership links.

For that, and in addition, Jennifer is tracking the members who join via USPS and she does a wonderful job. So, in total over the past two weeks alone since announcing on-line and for those who have sent in checks - I believe we are now over 80 new and renewed PGCA Members.

It's a strong message about all PGCA is and will be in the future. But that's not to my credit, but rather to the credit of each and every current PGCA member.

My best always,

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Scott Hanes....

Thank you..!!! Your Member title is all set - and with our appreciation!

John

[Dean Romig]

John, are you tracking renewals seperate from new registrations on those who have done so online?

[John Dunkle]

Hi Dean..

HUH???? What did you say???

I track on-line Memberships - both NEW members and RENEWED Members? Both are equally welcomed. Is that what you are asking?

John

[Dean Romig]

No John, I know you welcome everyone who joins or renews (you're that kind of guy - friendly, warm and sincere) I was just curious how many new members have signed on here vs. the number of renewals using this new feature. I don't think it will tell us anything - I'm just curious about the numbers split.

[John Dunkle]

Hey Dean and all..!

Awww - I see what you mean..! Right now, it's about 80-85% are renewed vs. 15-20% new (as a SWAG).. I suspect that will change in the next few months, though - becoming about a 60%-40% (renewal - new) mix...

For mail in memberships - it's about the same right now as the on-line ratio...

Best to you!

John

[Dean Romig]

Exactly! Thanks John, that's what I meant. Sorry I wasn't clear at first.

Dean

[John Dunkle]

And to Craig Reynolds - thank you!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And Mark (you know who you are ;) ) - thanks my friend for your continued support!

John

[John Dunkle]

Hi Jerry Manion..!

Thank you so much for your support of PGCA!

My Best Always,

John

[John Dunkle]

And - I know the system works.. Even Rich Anderson (an old guy who shoots old guns :D ) got it to work..!! Rich - welcome back (not that you really left - but - well, you know.. ;) )...

John

[John Dunkle]

And welcoming back - Tony Quinn

Tony - thank you!

:cheers:

John

[calvin humburg]

Glad all you guys are joining!! My hat is off to John who makes this possible and can figure out a computer!!!!!!! And you think getting a safty in a hammerless is tricky. THANKS John ch

[John Dunkle]

Hi Calvin!

Many, many thanks!!! It actually was sort of a "fun challenge" to get this going for all PGCA Members, but I really appreciate your comments and support!!

As well - and along the same lines, please help me welcome John Hemstreet to PGCA! John - welcome aboard!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Michael Scallion....

Our many thanks!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Bobby Cash..!

Thank you!!!

John

[Bobby Cash]

Thanks John, I really admire you and yours, now me and mine. Bobby

[John Dunkle]

Hi Bill Davis..!

Thank you so very much for your support of PCGA!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And - Brian Erickson..

Thank you Sir!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And I'm adding Thomas Dodson to the list - Thomas - simply...

Thank you!

John

[John Dunkle]

And yet another friend...

Dick Hine.. Dick - welcome back and if you were at Vintingers a couple of weeks ago, I am so sorry we didn't connect..!!!

Anyway, my best to you!

John

[John Dunkle]

And - as well... A person who is a wonderful asset to the PGCA Forum...

Kenny Graft

Kenny - yep - "it never rains but it pours" ;)

My sincerest thanks!

John

[John Dunkle]

Please help me welcome back: Brad Bachelder

Brad - simply...

Thank you!

John

[John Dunkle]

Hi Kurt!

And to you - Kurt Densmore - Thank you!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And welcoming our newest PGCA Member - Mike Laritz

Mike - thank you so much and welcome aboard!
:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And a few minutes ago...

Gordon Green

Gordon - thank you so very much - and welcome!

John

[John Dunkle]

And this morning - Brett Faulkner..

Thank you Brett!!

;)

John

[John Dunkle]

And as well..??

Tom Leshinsky

Thank you Tom - welcome back!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

Hi Ronald!

As for the rest - please help me welcome Ronald Moore

My Best Always,

John

[John Dunkle]

And another round of applause for Edgar Gray

Edgar.. Thank you!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Robert Smith...

Thank you Robert!!!

John

[Robert Smith]

Thanks I have been collecting Parkers for years and only found this website tonite.

Looking forward to learning more about these fine double guns.

[John Dunkle]

Hey ya' Robert!!!

Well - WELCOME aboard!!!

:cheers:

For that - I also want to say Thank you for support PGCA (I think you already have an e-mail of thanks from me? Yep - it' takes me a minute or 2 to send them ;) )...

Anyway - we are all looking forward to hearing more about your collection (errrr - "addiction"??? :) )

Robert - simply... Well - just Thanks!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Nicholas E Sudac....

Thank You!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Jay...

Thank you!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And another Thank you to:

John Fuog and Joseph Barresi

Many thanks guys!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Steve Bauer..

Thank you!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Paul E....

Paul - thank you so very much for your support of PGCA!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Jim from "Arizoona" :) Thanks, my friend!!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Rick Losey...

Thank you Sir!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to DG Junkins..

Thank you DG!!

John

[John Dunkle]

Thank you James Shumaker

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

Welcoming back and welcoming to:

Cyril Bodnar
William Maynard

Thank you so much gents!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to Louis....

Thank you!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

What a tremendous day for PGCA Membership..!!

Tony Christensen - simply thank you!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And to William McCrea ..

Thank you, Sir!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And now welcoming John Cox..!

John - thank you Sir..!

John

[John Dunkle]

Hi Ed Blake..!!!

Thank you so very much for your continued support!!!

John

[John Dunkle]

And.. Thank you Phil Anderson

:cheers:

John

[Jack Cronkhite]

Hey Dean and all..!

Awww - I see what you mean..! Right now, it's about 80-85% are renewed vs. 15-20% new (as a SWAG).. John

If SWAG were taken out of research, the scientific literature would be approximately 3 pages - just a SWAG
Cheers,
Jack

[John Dunkle]

If SWAG were taken out of research, the scientific literature would be approximately 3 pages - just a SWAG..Hi Jack..!

You may be right.. In fact, it's a fact that about 86% of all statistics are "made up"..??!!

;)

HTH!!!

:cheers:

John

[John Dunkle]

And to yet another Member..

Michael Nardella

Thank you, Sir!!!

John

[Jim Coyne]

Greetings all. It has taken me two days to find my way through the locked doors on this website. Frustrating. But I'm in, finally, and I would like to know if anyone can suggest where I can find a two-piece wooden cleaning rod for my Repro 28 ga, DT/28, which I love. I don't know where the original was lost, strayed to, or was stolen, but I want a replacement. Any suggestions? Please, and thanks.
PS - I also own a late Remington Parker 12 ga VHE on a 1/2 frame. Anyone have any ideas as to its worth? It has 98% case colors, metal and wood. 28 inch/ DT,Splinter, PG.

Thanks again.

Jim Coyne

[Robin Lewis]

Here is one place for a two piece rod.....
http://www.csmcspecials.com/product_p/rods.htm

[Dean Romig]

Jim, Welcome to the PGCA Forum. We're sure glad you were able to get through the "locked doors" on this website and hope you will be a continuous visitor here and a regular poster.
Parkers built on the 1/2 frame have a lot of eager collectors and they seem to command a pretty high price when they come up for auction or sale.

[Jim Coyne]

I'm still a bit baffled as to how to use this forum, so I hope this is correct. Robin, I followed the link you posted for Galazan and ordered a correct cleaning rosewood cleaning rod. That was Saturday. I couldn't figure out how to thank you then. On Sunday, I went online again and this time was linked up to the payment page -- silly me, I'd thought this was a complimentary site. No problem, however, my credit card got me in as a bona fide member.

Today Dean welcomed me to the membership, along with some advice re my VHE 1/2 frame. I think I'm going to enjoy this club. Thanks again!

Jim Coyne

[Dean Romig]

Terrific Jim! It's good to have you as a "bona-fide" PGCA member. By being a PGCA member you are entitled to all the functions and features of the PGCA website including a couple of things non-members can't access. You will also receive the quarterly Parker Pages, a glossy 50-page journal of the Parker Gun Collectors Association which is a gold mine of information on just about all things Parker. Again, Welcome!

[Jim Coyne]

Sounds great, Dean. Thanks again!

Jim Coyne

[John Dunkle]

And to L.V. and Matt...

Thanks guys!!!

:cheers:

John

[Jim Coyne]

Goy my Parker Pages and all the other stuff and I'm delighted. This is gonna be a walk in the, uh, cornfield for me. Thanks again.

Jim Coyne

[william faulk]

"Life is too short to shoot an ugly gun".
William Faulk

[Jim Coyne]

Amen, Brother!

Jim

[George Lander]

Hello John: I am an annual PGCA Member & have been since 2007, I do receive Parker Pages, I don't know my member number but if you need it I'll try to find it.

Best Regards, George Lander

[John Dunkle]

Hi George!

Many thanks!!! Please see your PM's, OK???

My Best to you!

John

[Ronald Moore]

John: glad to finally see my name on list, I still have received nothing in mail, especially Parker Pages, please respond.

Ronald Moore

[John Dunkle]

Hi Ronald!

If you can Private Message me your mailing address - I'll get duplicates sent on their way from Jennifer & Jimmy Hall, OK? Jennifer does the new Member Mailings and Jimmy resends lost Parker Pages, OK??

From your profile here on the Forums, I see you joined us in October of this year, so let's get that square as well, OK??

Many many thanks Ronald - and I'm so sorry for the difficulties!

John

[John Dunkle]

Hi Ronald!

I think - maybe??? - I found the problem..?? I see your paypal was sent from an e-mail address that maybe you don't monitor, so I just resent your "Welcome" e-mail to the address you are registered with to the Forum..

In that e-mail - you will see some links to get you set...

Ronald - our thanks again!!

John

[david ross]

Hi my name is Dave Ross.
I am a new member and i live in the UK

[Dean Romig]

Hi Dave and welcome to our "Merry Band"