Freshen up Ol' Glory

She was puffin' a bit so we freshend up the top end. Hone and rings, valve job and new guide seals. Now she;s ready to rock again!

Dads Gift from Mom

Mikey Amling is a good friend of the family and has been so for over 30 years. He crossed over the end of October '09. Passed in his sleep at 54. He was a professional Blacksmith and was literally world reknown for his accurate and period correct fire strikers.
Mom was able to get ahold of one of his guns (Thankyou Brother Al!) and give it to Dad for Christmas. It is an Ithica .22. It was always above the kitchen door at Mikeys house for 30+ years.

Another Great Christmas

Well, another great Christmas has come and gone. Funds were very tight this year, but it always seems to workout somehow. Kids got their new cell phones and some extra goodies, so they were happy. Wife got her new electric skillet, an original 1974 Mattel Knit Magic in like-new condition, like the one she got as a child, but didnt get to use because her brothers broke it!Shes going to try it out, so I 'spose Ill have some goofy hats to wear...
My most prized gift, was from my parents. They had my name added to the Veterans Memorial in Lawler, Iowa. No words express the feelings....
Dad got me a HI-Point JHP .45 ACP pistol. I love it. He also gave a new Hi-Point 9mm. to my nephew. He gave my brother-in-law a .22 rife. James has really taken an interest in target shooting in the last several years. I was able to find a couple Hopalong Cassidy Vids for Dad that he never seen as well as a new holster for his new Hi-Point 9mm.. Got Mom a replica 1880's hemming clamp. Sis and brother-in-law got a new wind-chime, thiers was wore out.
List goes on and on.