Thank You elkassassin. Your comment prodded me into writing.
1911, I am new to MM's and the best manner I can reply is to say, if you are interested and willing to put forth time, just go back and read my previous posts. I joined in January 2016 so it's not an arduous prolonged search.
I have written, for everyone to view, many personal statements, likely more personal than should be written. I did so on this website because I had/have a solid and sound belief, most everyone who comes to MM's, are truly good folks. I mean this to include the men and ladies who read but do not enter posts very often or, at all.
I am unable to fully denote a Bio or History. I have been personally known to 1 or 2 individuals who may come to MM's but they barely know my footprints in life and due to loyalties, I know they would not jump in here and disclose the portions known, anymore than what has been written in former posts. I'll say "Thank You" to them, ahead of time for honoring privacy of a friend.
However, for a working knowledge as to how I write, perceive data's, statement's of/from others, I highly honor those whom are Ladies & Gentlemen in how they write and especially; Respecting Others....(elkassassin, you are exempted Buddy).
To divulge intimate juicy facts about myself, I will say I see Spring outside and I "Must" not stay indoors so, I have been building Flower Boxes. When the physical Pain is to intense, I hobble back indoors to sit. If I sit in front of the TV that I spent $42,000.00 on, I watch Gun Smoke, Bonanza or a man I met Duck Hunting, Ted Turner, I watch his Turner Classic Movies and enjoy seeing, so much in photography art/lighting's, methods of filming, modes of actors acting, noticing changes in a scene and the orchestra's. There's so much to appreciate in older films. Or, if I plop my butt down at the computer, lately, I am drawn to MM's. I seem to only frequent Campfire and General Hunting. I do look at Hunts & Tags Classified because I desperately wish to go with a Guide and get my first Elk. Maybe my first Antelope also. Yet, being disabled unable to bend down or really fully care for myself, I find myself pushing myself back, like away from the Dinner Table, as I read about one guide after another because the couple I have called, Do NOT wish to deal with a disabled person BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY, I do not want to be a burden, on/for, any guide.....So, I read and Dream.
I am also frugal. I still see the number of coins a top guide seeks and to "Me", I think of how many Loafs of Bread, Milk, etc...such may bring into one's Home.
The old saying of: "You Can't Take It With You" may ring true but, so what. If currently every guide is a stranger to me, why throw money so someone will be pleasant to you..? I have met some very nice personable and honorable individuals worth more money than could be counted, right here on MM's. Totally Free.
These few folks have given me more joy than I had before January. The way my machine works, hence my personality, is I care more about the other person, especially the polite one's.
You (1911) initially rubbed me the wrong way. The icon of a gun fighter on an imaginary Cowboy Western street, reminds me of killing someone. Not a flavor-able thought or image if such may be in someone's past. When I addressed you with Business respect, as in the start of a proper Business Letter using, Dear.....You chopped aggressively at the keyboard with masculine aggressiveness. Taking on; The Wrong Guy, isn't wise. "I Don't" need such nor does anyone else on a nice website. Had I insulted you or wrote something outrageous, well then maybe a butt chewing is due.
A bit of time passed and I learned about you. I also see a different tone in your words. I came to understand you far better. I now regard you as a good guy and I hold no animosity. I honestly believe we would enjoy each other around a Campfire. Plus, who can turn down Cream Soda's...?
One Gentleman said: "Keep writing Jagerdad, we'll get used to you". So, instead of going back to many other venues, I have stayed here. I thank the Gentleman who made that post. I have found rewards abound on his site. Under General Hunting and also in Arizona, I saw a video of a friend I lost contact with. I made a request to the person who made the post. Yes, long winded as usual. I've been in School all my life but never graduated The University of Brevity.
If everyone can have patience with me, the subjects I truly know about may spill into future posts. Such may not be needed by some or know-it-all's (Which I really try not to seem like or come across as such)....But as we all learn from crumbs of information's, we will possibly be polite to each other and learn what we can. I'm a Neophyte compared to most everyone on these forum pages.
Now that I smacked a few keys and wrote the above, including my new found respect for you 1911, I'm going back outside to goof around with pollinator flower boxes, and hurt myself once again. I now know where to come to, for rest.....right here with all of you fine Men and Ladies.
Thank You All; For being "YOU".
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elkassassin, I will mail you some Napoleon 12 pound Cannon Balls. You will use them well here on MM's
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