My experience of the weekend was beyond expectation. Many wonderful things came together, which I am still processing. The best of all was to get together again, and see everyone, even Ian Pratt. Even Roger Fisher. What a pleasure.
Thursday afternoon, I stopped by at the WestPoint Military Museum. They have some fabulous historical guns. Militia guns. Muskets, captured arms, issued arms from all the different wars. Unbelievable stuff.
I got pretty good marks on my little Lehigh, and also got good suggestions for improvements for the next time. This was worth the trip just for that.
Long John invited me to stay at his place Thurs nite. He said he had a pool. I even packed my shorts. The plan was to hit the road early Fri, be at DIxon's by 7:30.
The weather on Thursday was 95 degrees, and 90% humidity, so by the time I left West Point, and had driven thru the sticky hot fug, I was looking forward to the swim.
I had the idea I could just submerge myself in cool water, and all the heat and stress of the day would just evaporate.
Did you ever have a friend that you don't speak to anymore?
Anyway, as I said, I was looking forward to the swim.......
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