Pretty much a 'read only' guy anymore, for the interesting historical technical and artistic knowledge that appears on Dave's board.
The 'best' gun? Almost anyone of them? All of them, at the moment of purchase!!!
However, I once had a well embellished sixteen O/U from Germany, that was vetted by the old 'smith at NECG, as being pretty damn good. Other than that, I've always enjoyed examining the emerging of trends. this has been a great education, and resource, for me in a subject that I love. It has helped me to differentiate and appreciate guns of every stratum -- for what they are. I can happily hunt with a single-bbl Stevens 94 sixteen or twenty, as easily as the best gun I've ever owned.
My training a conservator helps me to realize the ephemeral nature of all material goods, and to be happy with what is in hand for today. Nice to associate with a gun's history, or if new, to make my own history.
So, a couple of times a week I run this, and few other boards and blogs, like a trap line. Observe the latest, and file the interesting stuff. I have little to add, finding that upon almost any given subject someone is either bound to know more, know better, know it all, or just must needs dance with the angels upon one's own pinhead.
Here's to fine friends, from face to face to worldwide 'Net: for anticipation of the guns you will own; enjoyment of the guns you have; and the memories of the good one's we've had. To our canine partners, and the good grace to appreciate a fine day with them. For those who will, a good malted or distilled beverage is quite acceptable as part of said toast.
John Meeker
West End of Lake Erie
Last edited by JohnM; 08/20/08 01:17 PM.
