The ones that got away

[edgarspencer]

For obvious reason, this thread reminds me of the old saying "To Soon Old, Too Late Smart" I suspect there are more of us who choose not to bring up their decisions that leave regrets, but I'm not one of them. This has been a life-long hobby, and each of the former guns I was lucky to care for, and subsequently passed on has left me with both fond memories, and some regrets. I guess it's likely I've learned some lessons from those 'transactions' but mainly to buy what I can afford, and only when it's one I truly want, and not be fooled into thinking I want it because it makes others go Ooo and Ahh. Almost without exception, the ones I've parted with were because there was a greater need (like college tuitions) or something that really was better, and not just different. I'm sure it isn't just a coincidence that the ones I still have, have many associated good memories, such as the dogs and friends I have hunted with.