Interesting subject.....

apis mellifera · 02-24-2009, 10:38 PM

I'm lucky to come from a sentimental family. My dad has his grandfathers model 97 Winchester shotgun. My grandfather lives in his grandfathers house. Etc, etc. Everything of value was passed around through the family so I'll end up with some historical stuff eventually or as my dad says, "You can have this when I'm done with it." My first child, a boy, was born last October. I built a 1919A4 earlier this month and had his birth date engraved as the serial number. Assuming we're still here, it'll be his some day as will be my grandfather's Luger. Some of you may recall that last year my brother in law died in a car wreck (I listed his lathe for sale here). My wife and I were given his old Land Rover and you can bet that that's one old project she doesn't mind having around. So yes, think about making a good memory for your kids or grandkids before it's too late.

My sad tale is that my dad gave me a Colt Peacemaker for Christmas one year. In college I sold it and bought an engagement ring. I still have the wife I got in trade and I wouldn't part with her, but I'd surly pay to have that gun back.

02-24-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	I'm lucky to come from a sentimental family. My dad has his grandfathers model 97 Winchester shotgun. My grandfather lives in his grandfathers house. Etc, etc. Everything of value was passed around through the family so I'll end up with some historical stuff eventually or as my dad says, "You can have this when I'm done with it." My first child, a boy, was born last October. I built a 1919A4 earlier this month and had his birth date engraved as the serial number. Assuming we're still here, it'll be his some day as will be my grandfather's Luger. Some of you may recall that last year my brother in law died in a car wreck (I listed his lathe for sale here). My wife and I were given his old Land Rover and you can bet that that's one old project she doesn't mind having around. So yes, think about making a good memory for your kids or grandkids before it's too late. My sad tale is that my dad gave me a Colt Peacemaker for Christmas one year. In college I sold it and bought an engagement ring. I still have the wife I got in trade and I wouldn't part with her, but I'd surly pay to have that gun back.