To Clark & Beverly McCombe

[Dean Romig]

I truly enjoyed reading “Our Parker Journey” in the current issue of Parker Pages.
It brings back fond memories of when Kathy, my late wife, and I were welcomed into the Parker fold. We made some of our very best and enduring friendships and we learned so very much from so many knowledgable people.

Today I have Dorothy in my life and the very same folks have treated her with the very same warm inclusion.

It has been a wonderful 25-year journey and I’m sure it will be the same for you.

If I didn’t say so on your first post as a new member I’ll say it now…

Welcome to the fold and Thank You for sharing your reflections.





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[Clark McCombe]

Dean,
Thank you, your warm welcome makes us feel right at home.
Our best to all,
Beverly and Clark

[Double Lab]

Great article Clark and Beverly. I met you both at Jay Oliver's shoot this past May and I knew right then you both would fit in this group of gun nuts. I remember telling you to not miss Mike Koneski's shoot later that year. I love your enthusiasm and it was a pleasure shooting with you both. Looking forward to more with you both.

PS: Thanks for your support.

[Chris Pope]

Rainy day here in SC so dove into Spring '26 Parker Pages which arrived a couple days ago. I warmed up as usual by reviewing P in P, the editorial and then Prez message. Next came the features and I savored every one. Bravo to authors Morrison,Brownell, Yearout, McCombe x 2, Parker and Wooden. Hope I didn't miss anybody. What a variety of entertainment. Well done and kudos to the editors! I love a good story.

[Chris Pope]

...and to Phil. I'm in the habit of picking up old hulls while wandering bird covers - picked one up just yesterday while quail hunting. But now, after reading your story "The Shell", I will pause and consider what the history was of each one I stoop over, pick up and drop into my vest. Thanks for that. Funny how something so simple can trigger contemplation inside the mind of a hunter. Well done Phil.

[Chris Pope]

...same to the McComb's. Parker friendship and lore has the ability to replace dreaded health thoughts in ones mind. There is nothing like the happiness of all things Parker.