Mr. Morin,
First, I can not imagine you being a 'klutz' at anything.
Jaqua's, I have heard nothing but good things about Bill, he sounds like another man who is very much a gentleman and that you are blessed to call him your 'dutch uncle'.
So you were(many say once a marine always a marine
) a marine? I then also look forward to shaking your hand and looking you in the eye and thanking you for what you did for me. As words can not express my gratitude sir. Thank you.
Your daughter picked well then, as to have a husband that her father enjoys being with, you are blessed again sir. I will leave all instruments of defense at home.
I have shot many shotguns, none of which were fitted for me, so my experience has not always been pleasant, thus my hesitancy at times. Perhaps one day I shall have one that fits and feels as though were an extension of me. smiles.
I purchased this parker from a relative in 1985 for my father for Chrsitmas. He recently gave it back to me, I know not the reason. He is very much alive, is 75 and still comercial fishes. He catches the 'big' ones. I have spent many , many nights on the lake with him catching minnows. smiles. He is 'the' guy to get minnows from , from Toledo to Cleveland.
I like your prose sir, the way you describe your envioronment, another man at this 'imaginary' dinner table I would very much enjoy listening to. I have my down coat and columbia boots ready for tomorrows walk in the marsh, as today is the last day of hunting here also. So no hunters tomorrow! I am probably the only one on this forum who looks forward to the season being over! smiles. Blessings, Lee
PS...I am keeping the parker, thanks to one of you fine gentlemen on here, who I can not thank enough for assisting me with so much grace!!