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Offline Markus

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Here's to old guns and long walks.
« on: January 21, 2007, 06:38:52 AM »
I cant believe another hunting season has almost passed. There's still late muzzleloader season here but that's the end. I have'nt got to hunt much this year but I have taken my old topper deluxe slug on a few evening treks through the woods. I've aimed a few times but sooting a doe 50 yards into a briar patch 15 minutes before dark isn't something I do anymore. It's enough for me to know that I could shoot the deer to get my blood pumping. Next year I'm definitely going to spend a lot more time in the woods as it will be right out my back door. There is something special about picking up a single shot like my old 20ga topper deluxe model 192 and quietly walking down the well worn path I tred with my Father, Grandfather and great Grandfather before they all passed on. I have guns that belonged to all of them  and when I grab one of those old guns and take a walk it's like they are there with me. Here's to old guns and long walks
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2007, 07:06:21 AM »
Amen brother.
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2007, 11:36:53 AM »
Well said Markus, I know the feeling. I just hope my future grandkids can say the same thing. ;)
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2007, 11:44:59 AM »
A great post Markus my friend, Thanks for sharing....<><.... :)
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2007, 04:15:30 PM »
Ditto
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2007, 04:47:43 PM »
I understand and agree. And somewhere in those old memories there are old dogs, many long gone.
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2007, 05:03:41 PM »
well said guy!!!
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2007, 02:02:43 AM »
Well said. Thanks.  :)

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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2007, 06:04:41 AM »
Thats what its about, good post Markus
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2007, 01:50:12 PM »
Your story takes me back to when I was a boy following my gramps through the woods on a cold fall day.  My gramps was a simple man and never needed for anything fancy.  His rifle of choice was a well worn Remington 740 in 30-06.  "All the gun you'd ever need" he would say.  Year after year he would carry that old rifle on the same game trails with me hot on his heels each step of the way.  My gramps is gone now but his "big gun" as I used to call it, is not.  That well worn 740 now occupies the #1 slot in my gun cabinet.  Each time I carry the old rifle I can't help but think back and smile a little.  Thank you for your post and for capturing something real.  As you rightfully put it "Here's to old guns and long walks."
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2007, 03:04:29 AM »
Unfortunately, neither my Dad or either Grandpa did any hunting or shooting.  So i have no fond memories like yours, but i intend to change that with my kids and, Lord willin, my grandkids.
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2007, 03:43:36 AM »
Good for you Tx-Hunter, start those great memories now!!!!....<><.... ;D
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2007, 04:35:24 AM »
markus, thanks for reminding us why we do what we do every year, and those that dont will never know what theyre missing.  T.
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2007, 06:30:19 AM »
O yes, squirrel hunting with Granddad, back in the day, those are fond memories, even if he did get more game with the 22 than I did with the shotgun..Ha ha   8)
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Re: Here's to old guns and long walks.
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2007, 12:47:56 PM »
I know what you mean Markus,I've hunted the last 8 deer seasons with my dads old remington 700 30-06 carbine,the sling I chose to put on was bought by a favorite uncle in the 1950s,a military leather sling.Nothing fancy,but when I'm hunting and sitting on the deer stand just looking at that combination sure warms the heart!Always brings back so many good memories of them both.
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