A New Record....

[Feathersjr]

Gentlemen:

How about letting a newbie join in on this discussion and what I saw as a newcomer. I joined 6 months ago and the reason I joined had a lot to do with this website and what I saw. I saw a very well thought out website with a very enlightening and entertaining forum. I saw members that were willing to share their knowledge with newcomers, to share even with folks that were not members. I saw a group of people eager to pass on the history of Parker and the pride they have in owning, shooting, collecting, and hunting with a Parker. I saw a group of dedicated members whose knowledge and willingess to share far exceeded any other organization I had ever been a member of and who prided themselves on keeping current.

My hat is off to this organization and the hard work that John and others have done and who seldom ask for nor receive credit for their time and effort. I thank all of you for providing me with responses that were informative and helpful. Now, I didn't always follow the advice given but it was helpful to get different thoughts from more experienced people who spoke their opinions with thoughtfulness.

Keep up the great work and your willingness to share and this organization will continue to grow as the best of the best.

John

[Bruce Day]

It's your baby John. Have at it, and I'm sure you're right about everything and there is no room in discussion. I deleted the post expressing an opinion.
Good luck.

[Dean Romig]

Just a couple of thoughts....

This forum (from this PGCA Member's point of view) isn't about "what can I get out of it" but more about what can I contribute to the discussion or to the knowledge base of Parker guns and related subjects. This forum is for members of every level but more so, again in my opinion, for those who happen upon this site while searching the Internet for anything having to do with "Parker" and "Parker Gun". It exists for everybody's benefit - not "mine". It exists for the person who never posts but checks in daily. It exists for the guy who has dozens of the nicest Parkers as well as for the lady who just inherited one. It exists for the social networking of PGCA Members and forum members. It exists, more than simply as a research source, but for many it exists for the comraderie and the fun. It is many things to many people but in my opinion... there is no "I" in the PGCA.

[Autumn Daze]

Bingo!.....

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Chilled Shot

Just a couple of thoughts.........

Simply a terrific post, Sir... Well said.. All of it....

Thanks for taking the time to post that......



john

[Autumn Daze]

Sir?....Aw John don't go callin him that. The next thing you know he will want us to bow in his presence......

[Bill Murphy]

By the way, CSL's earlier "quote" of Bruce Day's post is not the complete post. In Mr. Day's post, he accused posters of drinking before posting, exchanging useless information, as well as taking away from the positive aspects of membership in PGCA. I hit the print button to save the post, but, unfortunately only the last page printed. I'm sure someone will email a copy of Bruce's insulting post to me at wilmrph@verizon.net so I can file it away. I'm sure someone printed it knowing that Bruce would not man up and let it stand.

[Bill Murphy]

I can't believe that "Checkbook Bruce" still doesn't get it. I think we are beginning to understand his comment about drinking before posting. He has been accused of it in the past, accusations without merit, I trust.

[10 bore]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

Sir?....Aw John don't go callin him that. The next thing you know he will want us to bow in his presence......

o' boy i am holding out on that one.

[John D.]

Originally Posted by scott kittredge

o' boy i am holding out on that one.

OK - well said.......

Anyway - when I posted the original post to this thread - it was far different than the discourse it has included. In short - I posted the original post - and subsequently - had my say on the diversionary posts as well - as have others... I think (but could be wrong???!!!) that everyone has had their say???

I'm going to close this thread before Scott, Dean and Dave run amok with the "Sir" thing..??!! If anyone disagrees - please PM or e-mail me, OK?

Dang..... Some vacation..??!!!!

Best to all!

John