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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 10, 2014, 07:08 AM:

for Vic to call. <sigh>

Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on January 10, 2014, 07:26 AM:

Did we just witness a Leonard "selfy"???

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on January 10, 2014, 07:28 AM:

Handsome devil , must be bored in Ca.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 10, 2014, 08:24 AM:

Girl friend took it, my God Fred, can't you see both my hands?

Yeah, she thinks I'm handsome, and other attributes I won't mention because modesty forbids.

Git er done!

Good hunting. El Bee

I still want to go hunting!

Posted by TundraWookie (Member # 1044) on January 10, 2014, 08:40 AM:

I hope US Optics is giving you some kickbacks for the advertising...or at least some discounted glass.

Posted by Cayotaytalker (Member # 1954) on January 10, 2014, 11:07 AM:

Hell yes you look good LB cut some weight for sure. perhaps having a lady friend is good for you.
This is on a personal note and if you didn't reply I get it. But how's your kids deal with it or they happy for dad.
LB you look sharp!
HEY ! FOR RYING OUT LOUD VIC CALL THE GUY !!!

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 10, 2014, 11:29 AM:

Kids for the most part have been pretty good. They appreciated the fact that they never had to deal with a broken home because
of divorce, but still it's strange to see dad with somebody else. The funny thing is, my grandson's wife was the most judgmental. Yes, she was close to Nanc just like everybody else, but really acted offended seeing me with other women.

Good hunting. El Bee

Hasn't called, didn't write, just like Honey Badger, he don't care. <sniff sniff>

Posted by booger (Member # 3602) on January 10, 2014, 11:49 AM:

LB—hope Vic has called you by now…

Just a couple of comments on re-marrying. My dad passed when I was 15, just 3 days after his 56th birthday and two days before my 16th, so my mom was a widow at 53. I have two older sisters that just turned into plain horses-asses when my mom started dating a nice guy 18 months after my dad died. Both of my sisters were out of the house when this happened, and I know what my mom went through after he died that they never saw.

She ultimately married him, and he was 180 degrees different than my dad, but we got along OK—my sisters acted like complete jerks around him. He did make my mom happy and that was all I cared about as I knew how lonely she was.

I never begrudged her happiness and all I can say is that until someone has to go through that, they know not from which they speak.

Best of luck to you!

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 10, 2014, 12:11 PM:

Thanks booger, appreciate it!

Nope, no calls, no email, no nothin' some friend, eh?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on January 10, 2014, 12:54 PM:

Vic's probably fishing off the transom of some large craft sipping drinks with umbrellas in them.

Posted by the bearhunter (Member # 3552) on January 10, 2014, 06:13 PM:

good God.
i hope i look that good at 80

Posted by TOM64 (Member # 561) on January 10, 2014, 07:42 PM:

Never noticed before but in that pic, you look like a twin to my father in law.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 10, 2014, 08:10 PM:

he's 80 too?

Posted by TOM64 (Member # 561) on January 10, 2014, 08:30 PM:

Actually 82...

Posted by DEL GUE (Member # 1526) on January 10, 2014, 08:50 PM:

Obama and his bitch Holder are absolute fuckin idiots.

Just sayin'...

Posted by Eddie (Member # 4324) on January 10, 2014, 08:54 PM:

Hope you get a call life's to short to be looking that sad! Look at the bright side, as my old grandpa always said any day above ground was a good day!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on January 10, 2014, 09:29 PM:

Public excoriation, from the CEO of Huntmasters, to a lowly member, for not making a call I had no idea was requested?
I feel as brow-beat as ole TA now, humiliated in front of the class so to speak. Been up in Tucson Leonard, getting in last visit with my daughter and grandkids, you know how those trips go.
I can only presume you had a revolver question, or you just had to know what the "why" was in reference to a B-92?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 11, 2014, 08:24 AM:

CALL OFF THE SEARCH PARTY! His Honor, the Virtual Mayor of McNeal and chief Innkeeper has been located, and he's safe, don't pay the ransom!

Geeze, I just wanted to go hunting, I didn't mean to excoriate THAT much, and now he's mad at me. The only other person harder to contact was a former tenant. LB

Posted by DanS (Member # 316) on January 11, 2014, 08:28 AM:

That Vic can be rather stealthy. I think he was actually a CIA or other spec ops guy... I heard Chuck Norris took lessons from him.

Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on January 11, 2014, 08:54 AM:

Well if Vic's in Arizona he's shootin eggs outta the sky with a single six. The fishin here aint so good.

Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on January 11, 2014, 09:01 AM:

When my mom died and my dad resumed his life six months later, both my sis and my maternal gma had issues with him. both my sis and my brother were married and had homes of their own. I was there with him and heard him cry at night afterwards. broke my heart. I told both of them that he had met his responsibility to mom and God by being at her side until death did they part and that even God said it was okay for him to move on, as it is for you. Told them their opinion didnt matter and was selfish as hell. Being alone is tough and only for those who prefer it. no one should be forced to be alone. Posting from my tablet - a bitch to type on.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 11, 2014, 11:59 AM:

quote:
That Vic can be rather stealthy. I think he was actually a CIA or other spec ops guy... I heard Chuck Norris took lessons from him. DanS

Now see! I'm not the only one that gets exasperated trying to track him down. I just called
the homestead and left a message, this time.

Good hunting. El Bee

Maybe he's screening my calls?

[ January 11, 2014, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on January 11, 2014, 02:58 PM:

Leonard, download the free app called GorillaCam. It allows a timer delay function on your smartphone camera, so you can do hands free "selfys"!!!

Posted by Duckdog (Member # 3842) on January 12, 2014, 09:54 AM:

Leonard,
Are you really 80?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 10:31 AM:

NO!

edit: and I don't think it's funny.

[ January 12, 2014, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Duckdog (Member # 3842) on January 12, 2014, 11:01 AM:

Not meant to be funny...
Truely, an honest question. I really have no idea how old you are.
And, I'm finding it harder and harder to guess people's ages too. My neighbor is 88 years old and is so unbelievably fit it's unreal! He did have a "small" heart attack a few months ago, but he was out waxing the mini van yesterday!
Yard always spotless and well kept. Our last snow was the first time I've ever seen anyone but him clean his drive!
It was his son that lives next to him, but apparently,...he hadn't done a "good enough" job, because Paul was out there after he'd went home,...finishing the job. [Wink]

The guy truely amazes me when I think my Grandpa is roughly the same age. Living in a nursing home with a completely failing body.
So, I was thinking, ...you must be like my neighbor, but apparently I missed the "80" joke. Sorry.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 11:40 AM:

Yeah, it was a "joke", like "nose hair" jokes.

It's no secret, I'm 71, (I think) and smugly believe that I am doing fairly well for that stage of life.

Ah shit, I just missed a great shot of that B24! Right over the house, this time!

Good hunting. El Bee

edit: not directed at you, duck dog.

[ January 12, 2014, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 12:34 PM:

don't ask, I have no idea how to turn those photos. This friggin' iPhone drives me nuts!

[ January 12, 2014, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Fur_n_Dirt (Member # 4467) on January 12, 2014, 01:08 PM:

So Vic, did you secretly hunt coyotes in Tucson when the family was distracted?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 01:26 PM:

Vic, you don't have to answer that question!

He was (I think) born and raised in a log cabin, in Tucson. I think he might know a spot or two, but did he hunt? We might never know the answer.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by DanS (Member # 316) on January 12, 2014, 02:40 PM:

LB,
Don't feel too bad, heck mt brothers sorta stepson asked my dad if he knew Abe Lincoln. He was about maybe 10 years old at the time and was serious. [Smile]

You need to get one of them Batman spotlights for the sky, except put a big V in it, then whenever you want Vic to contact you, just shine the spotlight.

[ January 12, 2014, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: DanS ]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 03:22 PM:

The most reliable method is starting a topic on the Board, in CAPS, with his name on it. Yeah, works just like the Batman Spotlight. Not guaranteed, but when you have nothing to lose, might as well try it.

Vic told me he reads the Board every day, but his provider charges him per keystroke, so he is very frugal and to the point. That's why he doesn't even use periods at the end of a sentence; he'd rather spend the money on guns.

That bomber has flown directly over the house three times while I have been typing this. I still don't have a really good pic?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by the bearhunter (Member # 3552) on January 12, 2014, 06:07 PM:

ah shit Leonard. did'nt mean for you to take it hard.
Damn, you don't look 71 or even close too it.
actually, you're quite a good lookin handsome fellow. i know for a fact, i ai'nt looking that good at 71.
hell, not sure if i look that good at 48 [Confused]

as for getting laid at 71...... thats cool as hell [Wink]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 06:38 PM:

I'm getting my share, Amigo.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 12, 2014, 06:40 PM:

I used to have a boss that always said:

"I'm not as good as I once was."

"But, I'm as good once, as I ever was."

I have come to appreciate that sentiment.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 13, 2014, 08:43 AM:

Long conversation with our Senior Guru, Victor Carlson, last night.

Talked about a lot of things, and gossiped about a few of the HM personalities we all know and love. Talked about Tim, the Okie boys, Paul and Fred, and guns and hunting, Florida fishing, tortoises, plumaria, health issues, well problems, commodes, revolvers, chores and family, grandkids, wives and girl friends.

Bottom line, he has much to do before heading for home on Friday. [Frown]

So.....I guess I will go visit my main squeeze for a few days. Don't get excited, it's just for the home cooking and the companionship. Got to be careful with the old ticker, you know?

Good hunting. El Bee

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