250 years , i had a hard time with 200
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Topic: 250 years , i had a hard time with 200
Posted By: A square 10
Subject: 250 years , i had a hard time with 200
Date Posted: February 19 2026 at 8:12pm
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back in the mid seventies the architectural office i was working at took on a town remod project in preparation of the 200th anniversary of our country , ive mentioned it often enough here ill not belabor that story , my thoughts today are focused more on my families experience then , my fathers dixie band was preparing their summer performance at the local festival , i got involved in that event , ive discussed that as well here , so i wont belabor that either , what crosses my mind is that so many went out of their way to celebrate it , they put so much effort into it , it was a true celebration in my home town , i think it was the last event my father was really involved in as he died shortly after that , but here we are 50 years later - i never thought id see this , i cant believe its been 50 years since i was last thinking of this - back then there was no internet , there was no social media , i was drafting with a pencil and machine /parallel bar on my home based boards and the plans i drew were still printed from the original vellums i drew on , i still have the machine , the larger board and parallels bar are gone with my first retirement , had followed me from high school thru college and all the way thru life to here - that too amazes me , this is a momentous year in our lives , my wife and i intend to do a tip to take in the celebrations in some way , not sure what that might be yet , i dubt ill live to see the 275th spo gonna enjoy this one
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Posted By: Bear43
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 7:06am
| Lisa and I are hoping to be able to take in some of the local celebrations this summer. We haven't had much in actual vacations so we are planning something this year. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 7:22am
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When this country was 200 years old I was in Basic Training. Now when it is 250 I am up there in my years. Long may there be a America. On the Forth of July I am going to sit on my front porch and watch the fireworks. |
Posted By: SW28fan
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 7:26am
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As is my tradition I go to the shooting range with my flintlock and an AR-15 ------------- Have a Nice Day If already having a nice day please disregard |
Posted By: Bear43
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 11:57am
| I like that tradition! I have percussion rifles but as yet have not gotten a flintlock. Now I have a reason to do so. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 2:10pm
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Last time I fired a flintlock I set my beard on fire! I also set my beard on fire welding. |
Posted By: Bear43
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 2:12pm
| Now that would be a frightening experience. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 3:58pm
| Something burning,and I think it's me. |
Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 4:01pm
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When I was a first attendant at the paper mill I treated a guy who had his long beard caught in a roll case. Not pretty. After that, management made a new rule no long hair unless it's in a hair net, long beards to be trimmed or get another job. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: February 20 2026 at 8:22pm
| i had not thought of shooting my kentucky rifle on the fourth but that might have to be the thing , i may have to adjust the flint as its not been shot for years , been hanging over the bedroom door but i have the powder , lead balls and patches to do it |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 21 2026 at 5:07am
| I do not own a flintlock. May have to get one. Teach the Grandbabies to shoot it. |
Posted By: Sapper740
Date Posted: February 21 2026 at 7:19am
I just might join you Paul. Would it be inappropriate to bring my Ross of LB? (Just kiddin'!) I've got an American rifle laying around somewhere....I think. Would a Winchester made P14 count? I find the older I get the more I abhor crowds and this Fourth of July is going to be a big'un.
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SW28fan wrote:Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: February 21 2026 at 8:35am
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I shoot my Ross rifles with light target loads. My sons shoot it as well. At one time I took my son in law with us. One of my sons passed him the Ross rifle to shoot. It was hilarious to see him try to reload. |