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elk killer
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Fred
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April 01, 2023, 01:06:33 PM »
So one day last week my 16 yr old grand daughter Jiliian..i call her Fred why i dont know...but anyway she comes in my shop and says i want to learn what you do..she had never shown much interest before,,so made me delighted..
We stared on a pistol from a blank, shes a fast learner and is very interested, she grasped drawing lines and lay out well,,so begins a new fun journey...
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smart dog
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 01:43:16 PM »
Hi,
Another young female in the game! Keep us posted.
dave
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Osprey
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April 01, 2023, 02:10:55 PM »
Great!
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"Any gun built is incomplete until it takes game!"
Glenn Hurley Jr.
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April 01, 2023, 03:12:05 PM »
Super!
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oldtravler61
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April 01, 2023, 03:48:19 PM »
Doesn't get any better....have fun teaching her....
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Dave Marsh
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 04:37:05 PM »
That is really great.
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Dwshotwell
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 04:50:53 PM »
So cool. That must feel good to have her take an interest and spend the time together.
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David Shotwell
J. Talbert
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 05:15:21 PM »
That’s great to see.
Enjoy!
I’ve got two granddaughters, 7 & 9, and a new 4 month old grandson.
I would love if any of them took an interest…
Jeff
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smylee grouch
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 05:41:48 PM »
Outstanding! Another burst of hope for our sport/pastime. The time you can spend with your children trumps the outcome of the build but she will always remember the time and any accomplishment. Congrats to both of you.
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TDM
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April 01, 2023, 05:45:58 PM »
That is awesome! Experiences neither of you will ever forget.
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Metequa
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April 01, 2023, 06:31:40 PM »
Happy to see another young person show interest, and how awesome to share that experience together! Please let her know how much all of us here on ALR are cheering her on!
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Bob Roller
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April 01, 2023, 06:44:26 PM »
Cute as a kitten and wants to LEARN.Outstanding and keep her interested by showing her how to do specific things.
Our grandaughter that lives in this area was raised in a divorced home and now married with 3 little ones.The other
one was born in the Phillipines and has no interest and lives in Texas.Neither of our sons ever had any interest in muzzle
loaders and have negative opinions about all of them that comes from seeing unpaid for locks and triggers ready to send
to people who did not follow up with payment.Tell your girl it's a great hobby but that's all.
Bob Roller
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John Cotterall
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April 01, 2023, 06:49:03 PM »
Glad to hear this. As a father of 3 young daughters this gives me hope. I hope she sticks with it 👍🙂
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BJH
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April 01, 2023, 08:07:46 PM »
Wonderful news! We can’t have enough young people involved with this hobby. BJH
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Daryl
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April 01, 2023, 08:13:09 PM »
I'm happy for you, Elk Killer. What a delight.
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Daryl
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elk killer
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Re: Fred
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April 01, 2023, 11:53:37 PM »
Thanks everyone she will see all the comments and be even more motivated,,
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StevenV
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April 02, 2023, 01:25:32 AM »
Wow , that is fantastic, she looks determined, great set up for her. Steve
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Clark Badgett
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Re: Fred
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April 02, 2023, 04:40:42 AM »
That is really awesome.
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walt53
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April 02, 2023, 04:51:07 AM »
That’s great to hear , my granddaughters teach me they are grand to have for sure .walt
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Karl Kunkel
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Re: Fred
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April 02, 2023, 04:52:52 AM »
Lucky Grandpa
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BOB HILL
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April 02, 2023, 02:52:35 PM »
You are so lucky that this young lady has an interest in your work. I had the great pleasure of my son growing up in my shop and his son with him. I have enjoyed their accomplishments as much as anything I've done. I hope you have many great years working together.
Bob
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HSmithTX
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April 02, 2023, 03:49:59 PM »
Great to see, can’t help but notice you are @!*% near out of chisels and files.... time to stock up maybe? LOL. Very nice work area!
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gusd
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April 03, 2023, 02:27:11 AM »
You are so lucky.
This is wonderful, I am happy for you
Gus
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bama
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Re: Fred
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April 03, 2023, 04:08:23 AM »
A wonderful request and music to a grandfathers ears. Enjoy!
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Curtis
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Re: Fred
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April 03, 2023, 07:27:23 AM »
That is just too cool! Lucky Grandpa indeed!!!!!
Curtis
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