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bobstafford

So your 22:00 is my 17:00.


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

In a journal, rather than a reply? smiley - laugh

But no, YOUR 22:00 is MY 17:00. Just think in the way of some, ... We are mere colonials and so are far behind you. smiley - rofl


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Post 3

bobstafford

Yes I know I just put that there to remind me <]smiley - smiley>

colonials? you do come in handy in a fight...


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

In fact, I do have some black powder. But I'd have to call on a buddy or three for a good muzzle-loader. Unless it's a simple fisticuffs and such. That's always easy enough.


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Post 5

bobstafford

I have a spare in case you need itsmiley - smiley


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Really? To be honest, that IS something that does interest me. I don;t have the resources to get in to it. Not just the purchase, but the licensing, the recording, the safer storage at home. I do have a few replica flint-lock pistols ... But can't go so far as I'd love to.


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Post 7

bobstafford

Well I can lay my hands on 3 at short notice. How much do you think these things cost anyway Starting at 190 GBP for a brown bess to 1000 GBP for a quality flintlock, and used from 100 GBP up... The Yanks overcharge.

Let me know
I am off to bed now all the best mate.
smiley - smiley

Bob


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Post 8

Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Actually, those prices do sound about right. By the time I put them into Canadian currency (not Yank smiley - tongueout) But to own, store, enjoy, ... Registration with an afficionado club so that federal registration would even accept me owning such things. Then their fees, the proper gun safes, trigger locks, annual registry fees, ...

I like them, but do not have that kind of disposable cash ...


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Post 9

bobstafford

Well if you want to have a go it might be arranged in the UK when on holls. smiley - smiley


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Post 10

Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Hmmmm, I wonder how the missus would get on with black powder, wadding, tamping, light and fire !!! One thing she really didn't get on well with, when she wore our uniform, was the annual need to qualify with our standard rifle. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_FAL )


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Post 11

bobstafford

Muzzel loaders have as much in common with a service rifel as a 1900 Bugaatti has to a new Jaguar...

And they are more fun...smiley - smiley


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Post 12

Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

I would think so ... But some women have other notions ... Silly creatures, eh? smiley - laugh


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Post 13

bobstafford

They put up with us maybe sosmiley - laugh


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

At times, I do wonder how or why they put up with us. And vice-versa ...


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Post 15

bobstafford

We all (both sides ) must be worth itsmiley - biggrin


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Yeah, we each have strengths and short-comings. Since the species HAS lasted a couple of thousand generations, I can only guess that it works, eh?

Ya know, we've nattered a time, and I can't recall if you've mentioned a spouse, significant other, andy demanding off-spring ... My own PS pretty much says what most of my world is.


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Post 17

bobstafford

Yes a Mrs a good one just like you. And yes x2 boys both colledge age booze and gals inc...smiley - smiley


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Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Ah, they are just feeling their way into the world then. A wonderful ride ahead ...smiley - smiley


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Post 19

bobstafford

Yes that they will. smiley - smiley


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Post 20

Rev Nick { Only the dead are without fear }

Have they chosen a probable career path or trade yet? My girl knew early on that she would probably be a mother and home-maker.


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