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Offline Snakebite

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Homer Dangler
« on: July 22, 2008, 02:39:09 AM »
When I was in the Army stationed at Fort Knox in the late 80s I made it to Friendship several times.  There I met Homer Dangler and his wife.  They were very friendly and I enjoyed talking to them everytime I made it there.  Does any know if they are still with us?  Homer was kind of getting up there (as all of us) I have some of his browning solution from way back, don't know if it's even still any good.   I haven't seen anything on him and he used to advertise in the back of Muzzle Blasts, but I haven't seen one of those in a long time either.
Thanks,
Chris

Offline Michigan Flinter

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Re: Homer Dangler
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2008, 03:13:02 AM »
Homer is doing just fine I was to a small private log shoot last of June and he still gets up and down to shoot over the chunk and will give you a run for your money. I beleive Jim Kline is selling hie products now. He said he was 82 and he will put alot of us 60 year olds to shame. What a gentleman and someone to look up to.  Eric D. Lau Riverdale Mi.

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Re: Homer Dangler
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2008, 04:39:29 AM »
Snakebite,
This spring at Friendship I took photos of Homer and did a digital interview of him for my web site.  The page of photos is ready for viewing, but the interview is not.   He is an amazing person.  I hope I have his energy if I reach his age.







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Pletch

« Last Edit: July 24, 2008, 01:35:10 PM by Larry Pletcher »
Regards,
Pletch
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Re: Homer Dangler
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2008, 05:10:17 AM »
Thanks for the link.  I'm very glad to hear he's doing well.  I'm sure he wouldn't remember me, but I'll always remember him.  What a gentleman, and his wife was a special lady too. 

Thanks again,
Chris

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Re: Homer Dangler
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2008, 03:26:52 PM »
Mr. Dandler has taken good care of himself, looks great. When I started building in 1970 Homer Dangler was one of the best and still is. His work has always been beautiful. Keep it up! Pinyon

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Re: Homer Dangler
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2008, 04:12:33 PM »
Thanks for the link.  I'm very glad to hear he's doing well.  I'm sure he wouldn't remember me, but I'll always remember him.  What a gentleman, and his wife was a special lady too. 

Thanks again,
Chris

Homer had his son Tim with him this time.  He left earlier than he usually does because his wife was under the weather. 
Pletch
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He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what can never be taken away.

Kayla Mueller - I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way.  Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home.