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I don't post anymore either - guess I have gone back to shooting my doubles more than talking about them, including in bizarre places like Namibia and Tanzania. I learned a lot from those early days guys like Russ and Bill Wise, and I do remember getting into it with Wonko at least once. I guess I got tired of some of the repetitive topics ("Your favorite double?" "Your favorite gun dog?" "Your favorite double to shoot your favorite gun dog with?"). For me, on the first two anyway, it's still my factory 24-inch barrel Parker VH 28 gauge, and English pointers.

If mid-60's start at 65, I'm still shy of that. But not by as much as I'd like to be!

Jimmy W., You're pretty close. I'm 69 facing 70 in June. You're amazing!

Grandpa Jack should have been about 63 this past summer. MD Christian should be about 74. rabbit should be about 60. katienjessie from Mesquite, Texas should be about 61. Geo. Newbern should have been 60, I think this past June. And Jim Legg's birthday is on March 6th which is two days after Dave Katt's which is on March 4th, so he should be 56 next March 4th. Ha- Ha. Am I creepin' you guys out? It really creeps my son out when he asks me movie stars or sports people's age and I usually get pretty close. But I never can remember people's name. He usually has to say, "You know that guy who......" And Pete, I think I remember you telling us a long time ago that you found a $100.00 bill in the buttstock of a gun under the pad. But I don't remember the guy finding the Bosses. My memory must be going bad. Mad Cow. You know?

You wouldn't be finding folks that filled out their profiles would you Jimmy.I would guess now that you know the names and ages you will soon start smokeing crack and steal their guns.At least thats what I heard what happens.

Will, we had thread on here one time where folks disclosed their ages. Denny Crane must have saved it because he sure nailed my age. If that's not where he got it, it may be a LITTLE CREEPY, because my birthday is not in my profile...Geo

What a great thread Pete.

I see a few kind words directed my way and for those I say thank you.

As I remember I first got online at this site in late '97 with a hand me down computer running Windows 3.1 and 'free' AOL access to the web. I am not sure when I first posted but I clearly remember posting a question about my first W&C Scott from a hotel in KY in '98. Still have it and it is currently undergoing renovation.

My daughter will be 8 y.o. and proudly marching through the second grade. Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers over the years. She was followed on by a second daughter who will be 6 y.o. the week before her sisters birthday.

Lots of memories posted here. I'll have to come back and read this thread in detail. Work beckons for now.

Mike, formally known as 'Marksman'

I don't remember how old you are, Will. I don't ever remember you saying, but from the way you have always talked, I would guess you are about my age. About 60.

I might have been a little high on Russ's age. He probably would have been about 72 by now and I think his birthday was on Christmas? Does anyone remember for sure?

I just turned 39 and I've been here since '98. I went anon a few years ago to protect myself from website wackos.

I've learned a lot here and met some great people through the board.

How the heck did you guys find out about these things before the web? The process must have been SLOOOOW!

OWD