Starting a New Hobby at 90

biliff · Dec 11, 2012

Had an older gentleman show up at our monthly shoot.

He wanted to get into muzzleloading and had put together a flintlock kit (From Cabin Creek I think). He wanted to ask about supplies, etc.. and intended to start shooting with us in January.

The guy is 90. Hope I'm still trying new things at that age.

Little Wattsy · Dec 11, 2012

Bakeoven Bill said:
Had an older gentleman show up at our monthly shoot.

He wanted to get into muzzleloading and had put together a flintlock kit (From Cabin Creek I think). He wanted to ask about supplies, etc.. and intended to start shooting with us in January.

The guy is 90. Hope I'm still trying new things at that age.

THAT is AWESOME!!!... Keep this story alive.

steve free · Dec 11, 2012

Thats great! Keep us posted.

armymedic.2 · Dec 11, 2012

Fantastic!

Rifleman1776 · Dec 11, 2012

That's great.
I need to shoot with him. That way, I would feel like the 'kid' in the crowd. :wink:

ncmtmike · Dec 11, 2012

Hope I am still moving about at 90 :blah:

Rifleman1776 · Dec 11, 2012

Hey! We need a picture of him.

hotoSmile:

biliff · Dec 11, 2012

I'll try to remember to bring a camera to next months shoot.

Robby · Dec 11, 2012

That's pretty cool Bakeoven!!! Give him our best. The way I feel at my age, the only new endevour for me will probably be music, like harp music! :idunno:
Robby

hanshi · Dec 11, 2012

What can I say? Wow! :hatsoff:

wattlebuster · Dec 11, 2012

GREAT. I hope he is still making smoke at 100 :hatsoff:

smo · Dec 11, 2012

Man I hope it don't make him to mad. :idunno: Seein' as how he could have been having this much fun for at least 60 or 70 years earlier. I'm sure he will enjoy shootin' with you Guys. :thumbsup:

graybeard · Dec 11, 2012

You guys act like it is such a big deal. I'm headed north tomorrow for Michigan's black powder deer season, but I'm only 80. I've been accused of being the world's oldest adolescent. So I asked my doctor for a prescription for a walker. I figured on limping into camp with the walker and telling the guys I'm only acting my age. Some folk seem to think that once you've passed 60 or some arbitrary age you are done for. Nonsense! Avoid cigarets and drink only good booze and you, too, may be making meat when you are past 75 or whatever. graybeard

biliff · Dec 11, 2012

I noticed you didn't mention women. Should we avoid 'em or only socialize with the good ones?

Flint311 · Dec 11, 2012

Good for you! Good luck on the hunt, too. :hatsoff:

graybeard · Dec 11, 2012

I've come to the conclusion that women are like flintlock rifles, some are better than others, but they are all good. Of course, my memory has been slipping lately and maybe I only remember the good ones. graybeard

Argo · Dec 12, 2012

graybeard said:
You guys act like it is such a big deal. I'm headed north tomorrow for Michigan's black powder deer season, but I'm only 80. I've been accused of being the world's oldest adolescent. So I asked my doctor for a prescription for a walker. I figured on limping into camp with the walker and telling the guys I'm only acting my age. Some folk seem to think that once you've passed 60 or some arbitrary age you are done for. Nonsense! Avoid cigarets and drink only good booze and you, too, may be making meat when you are past 75 or whatever. graybeard

Yo, I`m 74 & you do know that 70 is now the new 30. LOL

Loyalist Dave · Dec 12, 2012

That's great. Yes get some photos! I hope I'm that spry and live to be that age. :grin: Built his own rifle too!

LD

Rifleman1776 · Dec 12, 2012

I'm 74. My sons keeps saying I don't act my age. My response is, I have never been this age before and have no experience on how to act 74.
As for wimmins. I have better things to do with them than just "mention" them.

BillinOregon · Dec 12, 2012

Bill, looking forward to seeing your photo of your new shooting pal. Pretty darned inspiring.

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