John Campbell nailed it in a few short paragraphs.
I believe our classic SXS collecting and shooting niche is in a trough between two swells. Almost everything once appreciated for its classic style and beauty eventually comes back into style, if even briefly and as a new-found fad. Problem is, we old guys may not live long enough to enjoy the resurgence of these things we loved.
.
__________________
"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
|