Greetings from Northern MI

[airmansteve]

Hello everyone,
Say if there's an open stump around this campfire, I'd love to share a cup of coffee with y'all!

 

[ny griz]

:hatsoff: Welcome to the campfire,it gets crowded around here once in awhile,but we'll make room for ya.Enjoy the site.Griz

 

[airmansteve]

Thanks NY Griz. I've enjoyed reading the posts here. good stuff! :thumbsup:

 

[bangfxr]

Welcome to the fire. You'll find a wealth of knowledge here. So have a seat, fill yer tin cup as the coffees jest finished boiling.

 

[mazo kid]

Hi Steve and welcome to the forum. It's your forum too so have at it.

 

[Flint311]

Welcome aboard! Petoskey? Nice area.

 

[airmansteve]

Thanks guys! nice to be here. My son gives me some good natured ribbing about having a gun collection that is 80% blackpowder! What can I say, it's just plain fun to shoot!

 

[hoochiepapa]

Welcome!!
Sometimes the coffee's not very good-depends on who made it. :grin:

 

[CaptainKirk]

Welcome! There's an empty stump right over here. Set a spell and have a cup!
I'm an "airman" as well,having held an A&P for over 30 years now, an IA since '84, and still using them on a daily basis. What sort are you?
Now, tell us about this 80% collection.... :hmm:

 

[Pigman]

Welcome!

Was born and raised in TC and moved to Flint.

Thanks,
Foster From Flint

 

[longshot one]

Welcome to the MLF Steve! There is always a stump availiable for traditional black powder shooters at the fire. Camp is full of friendly knowlegable folks with a lifetime of experience to share.

 

[airmansteve]

Captain Kirk, nice to meet you! Straight A&P right now, had it for about 27 years. Had my IA as well but let it go a few years ago when I was going through a divorce. Too much stuff going on then. Not able to use my license on a daily basis, but I hope to open my own shop up here in a year or so. This 80% black powder collection consists of a CVA Hawken, Lyman Hawken with a (shudder) synthetic stock, CVA something with a (shudder again) synthetic stock, T/C Renegade that really could use a new barrel in .54 cal. and an original piece that I have no idea what it might be. and an SKS and a Savage mod.74 .22 cal. single shot.Oh yeah, an army model cap and ball revolver in .36 cal. I think that's all...

 

[CaptainKirk]

Cool...another veteran A&P! If you ever get the opportunity to fly into UGN stop in and see me and goody...we'll talk yer ear off about airplanes AND ML'ers!
Speaking of which, sounds like you've got a great collection going there!
You might look into re-stocking those (shudder) synthetic guns. Pecatonica River is only over in Rockford and makes some of the best stocks around. He may even have some drop-in's ready made...who knows? http://www.longrifles-pr.com/
Keep 'em flying, and keep yer powder dry! :wink:

 

[Swamp Buck]

Welcome aboard. Great to have another Michigander join up on the forum.

 

[airmansteve]

Hey Swamp Buck,
Where in da UP are you? I used to live in Marquette years ago.

 

[Swamp Buck]

Airmansteve,

Thats right where I reside. I've been here for over 20 years.