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Originally Posted by Bruce Day

May I suggest that both Francis and Bill get together off alone for a week someplace, perhaps with shotguns up in the north woods. I'm sure they can work something out over a week of close continual contact.

I live in MI- West central area (NE kent County) so to me, "northwoods" might mean across the Big Mac bridge into our UP.
I surmise that Bill lives in MD. so perhaps, to him, northwoods" might mean the Poconos.

I have no idea if Bill enjoys waterfowl and turkey hunting with shotguns, and deer (also coyote, bear and feral hogs) with a 30-06, as I do. I do appreciate your using the generic term "shotguns" rather than tying it down to only Parker shotguns. My "go-to- or "money on the line" shotguns have always been my Model 12 Winchesters. To use a golfing analogy- they are the putters in my bag of 14--where you "put for the dough"-- the side-by-sides are the drivers-- where you 'drive for show"--

I appreciate your "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match" approach Bruce, but I think it would be better if I look Bill up when Mae and I are out in MD next time- and I'll stand him to a pint O'Guinness with a shot O'Bushmills- no irishman can turn that deal down...