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Autumn Daze · 10-10-2011, 08:11 AM

Francis,That is phones....not fones. Do you have spell check?

10-10-2011, 08:24 AM

I can just barely figure out the keyboard and all the ALT Ctr! and other "bells and whistles" You are correct- the proper spelling is phones- as in telephones. But spell check does not correct all errors, does it? If I were to computer-type this-- "I told you to bring that over here"! A-OK by the computer. how about this version-- "I told you to bring that over hear"!- I'll betcha a flat of RST 12 lites the spell check would give both sentences a passing grade--

But we all learn differently, that is for sure. Here's an example. The other day i called Cabela's to order a video game that works through a TV set- a "Buck Hunt" for my oldest grandson-- the Lady handling the order asked me: "Is that for we?"" I replied-- "No M'am, it's for my grandson, but you can send it to me please- and beisdes, I added, you mean "Us" don't you?" Turns out she was talking about some new gizmo named Wii but pronounced "We" or "Wee- as in Willie Winkie- I don't know--

Anyway, enjoy the Pulasli days. Have taken 4 geese and a Tom turkey from a favorite area farm over the balmy past week-end- two of the geese and the turkey go to the farm family, she is Polish- and makes the best kapusta I have ever eaten- she's going to roast the geese in sauerkraut, and he will have the turkey (about 19 lbs. with feathers still on) smoked-

Robert Delk · 10-09-2011, 07:06 PM

Well,I have been looking for a .410 that sold around here in the late 1960's for 30 years and even knowing who bought it was no real help as he was a traveling man.The gun has now been located but I don't think I have a chance of getting it even with the owner not really knowing what she has. Asking price back then was $700.

Bindlestiff · 10-09-2011, 07:25 PM

Wow, that was a great buy even back then. A new Winchester Model 70 featherweight listed for $130.00 in my 1961 Shooter;'s Bible, today they are around $800 on www.winchesterguns.com. So, when that 410 sold, it was about the price of seven model 70's.

At today's prices, seven of them would cost about $5,600 and we all know that isn't going to buy a Parker 410 in any grade. Either that was an extreamly great value back in the day or Parkers have done very well since then. Maybe both but I'll bet its more of the latter.

Robert Delk · 10-09-2011, 07:49 PM

Gun came into the store and sold the same day to a "carny.". I came in the next day and heard about it. He died several years ago and his real estate sold a couple of years ago but the family kept the gun and all his other antiques.They have plenty of money and smarts and I don't think I can afford it if they ever put a price on it. I can't tell you how much effort I expended to finally get a look at this gun. They did let me buy his stash of lumber and a Delta unisaw.

Bruce Day · 10-09-2011, 07:58 PM

Sounds like a date. Let us know how it turns out.

Bruce Day · 10-10-2011, 08:31 AM

Well, Chris, that's not how Charlie and I became good friends. Its more of a mutual respect and helping each other out and coming through and performing when asked to do something for the PGCA. We agree on many subjects. And not being snarky with each other.

And as for Francis, I have spoken with him, and yes I believe he really has a couple A grades. I've not seen him say anything about having AA grades. He is very cautious about posting photos and is wary of some people, not necessarily PGCA members, who lurk here. Although Francis has his own style and does go on, I believe he is a stand up, trustworthy, smart guy, who adds variety and color to this forum. As for his misspellings, we all missppell and I think that may just be his style.

CSL · 10-10-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Day

"Well, Chris, that's not how Charlie and I became good friends. Its more of a mutual respect and helping each other out and coming through and performing when asked to do something for the PGCA. We agree on many subjects. And not being snarky with each other.

And as for Francis, I have spoken with him, and yes I believe he really has a couple A grades. I've not seen him say anything about having AA grades. He is very cautious about posting photos and is wary of some people, not necessarily PGCA members, who lurk here. Although Francis has his own style and does go on, I believe he is a stand up, trustworthy, smart guy, who adds variety and color to this forum. As for his misspellings, we all missppell and I think that may just be his style."

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Well, Bruce, It's interesting to know you two fellas have such a special relationship of helping each other out and coming through and performing when asked, and it's good you and Charlie are not too snarky with each other. I'm sure things will continue to go well for you both in all your future adventures together... Perhaps one day soon you can get Francis to meet you and Charlie in the north woods for (as you say) "a week of close continual contact", and you boys can help Francis figure out whether he has a pair of AH or AAHE's???....

As for Francis and his rare pair of Parker's, yes he did refer to them as AAHE's repeatedly when he came upon the scene here in 2008, his mention of them as "two 12 bore AAHE Parkers" in the link below (where Bruce was an active participant) is just one of many such examples... Hope this helps both Bruce & Francis remember... I'm sure if Mr. Morin were to post a few images of his rare pair of Parker's, the collective knowledge base here could certainly help him determine what grade they actually are...

http://parkerguns.org/archive/parker...m1/5228-4.html

Best, CSL
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charlie cleveland · 10-10-2011, 12:33 PM

congratulations on that tom turkey and the geese...charlie

Bruce Day · 10-10-2011, 05:21 PM

Chris, thank you and we look forward to having you join us.

Look, I have never met Francis, he told me personally in a phone call that he has two AH grade Parkers, and he came up with a plausible explanation. I don't think he is the out and out liar type, that's all. Francis, if you want to send me, Dean or John or a couple other trusted people photos, we'll post them in a way that it doesn't get back to you directly if you feel a need to keep low key about it. You don't have to know how to e mail photos, e post or anything. Just take them with a cheap camera and send them to me via U S mail, and I can deal with it.