What I Got for Christmas!

[Crockett]

Originally Posted by JoeFred

The first gift I opened given to me by my bride of 44 years was a nice pair of hiking poles. The message could have been... "go take a hike." But since she also gave me some bear spray and a bell, I took that to mean it would be okay to return.


I'm blessed.

JF

Fred +1 on the bear spray but you can't wear that bear bell cause 1) you might not get to see as many bears which is one of the true treats and treasures of being in the mountains and 2) you will hear lots of snickering after you pass folks on the trail!

[jeffnles1]

Originally Posted by Knothead

I'm with Crockett. Post some pictures. Not many people use flintlocks anymore. Most use the modern in-line front stuffers.

I haven't started the one I got for Christmas yet.

Here's one I built last winter. It's a .58 calibre and I copied it off of an original that was made in the early 1760's in PA.





Here's the purple Strat I picked up a couple weeks ago (my christmas present from me to me).

[jeffnles1]

Originally Posted by Rog 1

Picked up a Brodin Firehold net from the Big Guy and best of all a promise from my son for a fishing trip in the back country before he heads off to college next summer.

Rog,
So far, sounds like you got the best present. A back country fishing trip with your son before he heads off to college is absolutely priceless!

[Crockett]

Jeff that rifle is truly a work of art!

[Grannyknot]

I got an 8pc fiberglass 3 weight, a massive aquatic entomology book, & some socks.

[501]

Originally Posted by Rog 1

Picked up a Brodin Firehold net from the Big Guy and best of all a promise from my son for a fishing trip in the back country before he heads off to college next summer.

Cherish every moment of your trip with your son. You are indeed a lucky man!
I am green with envy.

Lee

[jeffnles1]

Originally Posted by Crockett

Jeff that rifle is truly a work of art!

Crockett - Thanks! I have a little over 200 hours in building that one.

Jeff

[rivergal]

Jeff your flintlock is a work of art ! Flintlocks were the firearms of the frontier.
Black powder smoke is the smell of freedom. Squirrel hunters became patriots.

[JoeFred]

Originally Posted by jeffnles1

Here's the purple Strat I picked up a couple weeks ago (my christmas present from me to me).

Jeff, very nice rifle.
Does the Strat kick?

JF

[ifish4wildtrout]

I got myself one of them lightweight fancy fast drying fishing shirts.