Keep Your Leather High And Dry, a hard lesson

cirelaw · 09-05-2011, 05:46 PM

Eric,I was in the hospital when our washer hose broke. Thank God most of my collection was high and dry. There was 2 pieces of leather leather each from Rock Island Arsenal.Thank the Good Lord my test holster was stored with my test piece. I found the other leather ammo pouch today and already mold has set in like a black cancer. Ill ask Jerry what if anything I can do. For now I have it drying out next to me. At least with hurricanes you see them coming. Any suggestions. I just found and attached 2 photos of the before damage last year.

ithacaartist · 09-06-2011, 11:01 AM

Tough break, Eric, not something anyone would wish on top of what you're going through. (Though we've not "met" so far on the forum, I read it voraciously and, hey, once you've seen the x-rays of a guy's ankle, you feel kinda part of the family.) Hang in there with this loss, and don't feel too guilty. We all mean the best and do the best we can. Then real life intervenes, as we can picture in our minds' eyes the exact moment of the insidious burst, and the subsequent deluge that added even more history to your leather. And some history is sad.

Thanks for the cautionary tale, not so much for the suggestion as to altitude for housing our collections--which is something that is logical and seemingly would "go without saying", but, as in my case, how it applies to procrastination. I've heard that the things that need most to be said are the ones the "go without saying". You've inspired me to renew efforts at finding a gun safe. A good thing. <<(Thanks, Martha, guess I'm stuck with that now.) Thanks again.

David Parker

cirelaw · 09-06-2011, 11:27 AM

Dave, Thank You for your words of encouragement. There are so many out there whose riggers make mine seem like a mere diversion. Having spent months in 2 different rehab/nursing homes I spent times with different generations. Although I received a BA in History over 30 years ago, It seemed to me to be surrounded by so many wasted minds, often forgotten or ignored. Some of the cute Grandmas dress up for every meal, humming 'String Of Pearls' or the like to preserve a happy and simplier time plaqued not by timeless degeneration. I loved flirting with these ageless souls. Coaching a mere smile or a shimmerling glint in the still beautiful blue eves. I picked the recollection of a quiet Gentleman who survived the initial landing at Iwo Jima. His fineness hour that I cannot even imagine! I'm 55 and He had over 30 more years of of life and these our greatest sources are often innored. Pain is a mear distraction that can be alleviated with a single needle, lonliness is much more dibilitating and deadly. I Thank You and pray that each of us never ignore our past as we eventually will relive it! Make it pleasant! For You are the screivener of your own future and past! Make every moment count!

cirelaw · 09-06-2011, 03:59 PM

No broken screws!! Can't wait to get the Bill!!!

Edward Tinker · 09-06-2011, 05:07 PM

Eric, i hope these were repro 'rock island' pieces....

Water damage is a nasty son of a gun and it messes things up, mold you can get rid of it, but actual damage, that is bad.

Here is my x-ray, needle is still there until the doctor in the States can take it out

Hope YOU are feeling better

cirelaw · 09-06-2011, 05:13 PM

ooooch!!! You can probobly setoff metal detectors!! I would be afraid of infections!!The leather cartridge case is legit, The discoloration is limited to the outside and appears to be some sort of black mold. I dont know whegther i can treet it or leave it alone. Thank the heavens the test piece was packed safely outside of harms way! I have to check with Mr. 'B' He will know! PS God Speed and stay safe!! I'm serious....

Edward Tinker · 09-06-2011, 06:11 PM

I am home this weekend (for good) and seeing a doctor on Tuesday, then he'll tell me when he can get it out

Hopefully your other things dry out fine.

cirelaw · 09-06-2011, 06:23 PM

YAAAA! Welcome Home, GOD BLESS!

rolandtg · 09-07-2011, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Here is my x-ray, needle is still there until the doctor in the States can take it out

Aw wow, I had one just like that in my palm! Hurt like hell.
I still have a numb spot on my right palm where they cut a nerve taking it out.
Hope yours come out better!

pitsword · 09-07-2011, 11:17 AM

Welcome home Ed.

Hugo Borchardt · 09-07-2011, 05:31 PM

Welcome home, Ed! Tough luck, Eric!

wlyon · 09-07-2011, 07:31 PM

Ed
Welcome home!!! Sorry you have a problem. Keep in Touch. Bill

Edward Tinker · 09-08-2011, 03:05 AM

I am glad that Eric and I can share this moment, but his is far worse than mine, mine is an inconience! Eric, my friend, get better, get dry and you stay safe.

It will be funny to pack again, as a IT guy over here, we uh, weren't issued weapons... Yes, I know I was next to the Iranian border, but hey, it was better than being next to the N Korean border

Ed

cirelaw · 09-08-2011, 01:50 PM

Ed I am sure all of our friends and members are so proud of you and supportative family and friends. Its an honor to own any of your works much more share in our friendship. If in any small way I can assist You or Your family in any way, please don't hesitate. Heck we were neighbors when I was studying law at Villanova. in 1981. God Bless The Contributors and our Family and dere friends.

09-06-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,401 Thanks: 7,557 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	Sad Tough break, Eric, not something anyone would wish on top of what you're going through. (Though we've not "met" so far on the forum, I read it voraciously and, hey, once you've seen the x-rays of a guy's ankle, you feel kinda part of the family.) Hang in there with this loss, and don't feel too guilty. We all mean the best and do the best we can. Then real life intervenes, as we can picture in our minds' eyes the exact moment of the insidious burst, and the subsequent deluge that added even more history to your leather. And some history is sad. Thanks for the cautionary tale, not so much for the suggestion as to altitude for housing our collections--which is something that is logical and seemingly would "go without saying", but, as in my case, how it applies to procrastination. I've heard that the things that need most to be said are the ones the "go without saying". You've inspired me to renew efforts at finding a gun safe. A good thing. <<(Thanks, Martha, guess I'm stuck with that now.) Thanks again. David Parker

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Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Welcome home, Ed! Tough luck, Eric! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 2,658 Times in 988 Posts	Ed Welcome home!!! Sorry you have a problem. Keep in Touch. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	ooooch!!! You can probobly setoff metal detectors!! I would be afraid of infections!!The leather cartridge case is legit, The discoloration is limited to the outside and appears to be some sort of black mold. I dont know whegther i can treet it or leave it alone. Thank the heavens the test piece was packed safely outside of harms way! I have to check with Mr. 'B' He will know! PS God Speed and stay safe!! I'm serious....

09-06-2011, 06:11 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	I am home this weekend (for good) and seeing a doctor on Tuesday, then he'll tell me when he can get it out Hopefully your other things dry out fine.

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	YAAAA! Welcome Home, GOD BLESS!

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pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Welcome home Ed.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	I am glad that Eric and I can share this moment, but his is far worse than mine, mine is an inconience! Eric, my friend, get better, get dry and you stay safe. It will be funny to pack again, as a IT guy over here, we uh, weren't issued weapons... Yes, I know I was next to the Iranian border, but hey, it was better than being next to the N Korean border Ed

09-08-2011, 01:50 PM	#14
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Ed I am sure all of our friends and members are so proud of you and supportative family and friends. Its an honor to own any of your works much more share in our friendship. If in any small way I can assist You or Your family in any way, please don't hesitate. Heck we were neighbors when I was studying law at Villanova. in 1981. God Bless The Contributors and our Family and dere friends.