a milestone of sorts - at least to me

[OH Osthaus]

I would really like to make my one thousandth post one born of great wisdom

but heck who are we kidding - this is me here

I did just noticed the other day that this number was close- not that its really noteable in the grand scheme of things. I had hunted with a Parker for years but found the board and joined after passing on a grade 0 hammer gun I did not know enough about to pop for. It has been two and a half years of mostly knowing it was better to listen than to talk and learning a lot.

but I thought this would be a good time to say thanks to all who share their hard earned knowledge about Parkers, and their photos of some great Parkers that vast majority of us would never get to see otherwise.

I've met some of you personally and hope to meet more and call you friends.

Thanks to Dean and his predecessors for the great Parker Pages we PGCA members look forward to reading and to John for giving us this play pen and taking on the babysitting duties with more grace than we likely deserve. And also to the people like Dave who step up on projects like the headstone restoration and the many members who man (and woman) a PGCA table at Pheasants Forever and other events.

To those lurking about the board - go ahead join the forum and get in on the conversation -- or better yet join the PGCA- if for no other reason than to read about Charlie's hunting adventures in the members only area.


ok - enough sentimentality back to knowledge sharing and verbal sparing

[Dean Romig]

Rick,

It's good to have you as a PGCA Member. We have met and I hope to shoot with you again at future events like Hausman's and Addieville.

You're a true gentleman and sportsman and we enjoy your contributions both here on the forum and in Parker Pages.

Best, Dean

[Autumn Daze]

Rick, We met last year at Hausemanns and I immediatly started breaking your chops on that comb riser you had on that great Parker. You took it as the true gentleman/sportsman that you are. We shot a round of sporting together and had some laughs. I remember thinking that this guy fits right in with this bunch. Since then I have enjoyed you contributions and great tongue in cheek humor. You are a valued member and I am proud to call you a friend.Okay I'm done...

[charlie cleveland]

thanks for the comments on my hunting stories...you and the rest of the parker bunch make my day every day...weve never met but ive read ever postand comment youve made ...looking forward to a bunch more...a fellow parker friend to all.... charlie

[Hammer Gun]

Rick, I am about 80 post away from that myself, but do not know a better place to tongue flap, and great exchanges with members, like has been said before a lot of knowledge on this site! Gary

[Gerald Majors]

I don't know how old this post is , but are you intersted in selling the stocks? How much for the pistol grip dtock?