Generosity of folks on the boards - The Firearms Forum

juju · 08-27-2004, 10:58 AM

As you know on both the boards, here at TFF and at brand x folks are constantly giveing things to other members.

I am always amazed at the generosity of the pople in our communities(internet).

I usually give to others because it makes me feel good, but yesterday I was on the recieving end of others generosity.

I am stunned and dont know how to express my gratefullness and appreciation for what some have done .

I would like to share with you what I have recieved as gifts from some of our members(here and at Brand X).

I wont mention names as I am not sure they want to be identified as being nice to me

Anyway I want to brag a bit (sorry) and share my happiness at these treasures I recieved.

In the past few weeks I have recieved:

an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine in excellant condition, all stamps and numbers are sharp and clear and the wood is excellant, along with it I recieved a box of BP loads for the carbine.
This gun is beautiful and fully shootable.

Yesterday I recieved a M1 Garand Stamped 1950 and all springfield parts.
Bore is bright and shiney, wood is near perfect and all parts are near mint.
I also recieved 25 clips for the Garand,, I am still in shock over this.

Also yesterday I recieved a CM560 Cardio Exercise Bike with elctronic heart monitor and controls. Fully prgrammable, one of our members knew I have had some heart problems and needed to begin an excersice routine and sent this to me.

I also recieved 150 rnds of .38 special ammo for the Rossi Lever Gun I am refinishing.

I also recieved some commenortive Bills (copy of currency) with our armed forces logos) that are currently in a frame and hung over my computer desk.

I am overwhelmed at this , you folks are the best.

I never expected to be the recipient of anything, much less the quality of these gifts.

Thank you all, it means more to me than I can say.

Mike(JuJu)

HappyNanoq · 08-27-2004, 11:12 AM

Hey JuJu..

Great to hear you got the commemorative bills.

Knowing you is a priviledge and as you nominated Silent Knight for the bills - you "accidently" nominated yourself as well.

Some forum-members just wants YOU to be on the receiving end too. =o)

pickenup · 08-27-2004, 11:57 AM

What goes around, comes around.

poolshot · 08-27-2004, 12:56 PM

I cant think of a better person for this to happen to.

inplanotx · 08-27-2004, 01:05 PM

Sounds like those items were received by the right individual. Enjoy them.

punchie · 08-27-2004, 01:53 PM

Sounds like your random acts of kindness are being rewarded. Couldn't happen to someone more deserving.

SouthernMoss · 08-27-2004, 02:45 PM

Just goes to show the caliber of folks we interact with on the forums.

Icon-oclast · 08-27-2004, 03:46 PM

What pickenup et. al. said . . . .

TRAP55 · 08-27-2004, 06:14 PM

You're amazed at the generosity of the forums? JuJu, you amaze me! I agree with Iconoclast, Pickenup said it all!

jjmitchell60 · 08-27-2004, 08:04 PM

If my late Grandparents taught me one thing it is "what goes around, comes around" so look at it this way, it is time for it to come around to you since you have been so generous yourself. Enjoy and have fun. By the way I have a 1873 45/70 full length Springfield Trapdoor in near mint condition. Any recomendations on ammo brands?

Remington597 · 08-27-2004, 08:57 PM

Yes, this is by far the best forum on the web. I hope you decide to stay for good.

dcon12 · 08-27-2004, 09:11 PM

Yep. Don

bambihunter · 08-28-2004, 05:09 AM

Have you ever seen the movie "Pay it Forward"? It kinda fits...

JuJu, did you ever get my update email? I leave for NM in ~5 hours so the work will come to a stand-still for a bit but it's looking very promising.

njretcop · 08-28-2004, 05:18 AM

Jim,

Ya bring that 1873 Springfield Trapdoor to Pa's on Labor Day and ya won't haft to worry about ammo.

I'll take er home and feed her.............haha

jjmitchell60 · 08-28-2004, 11:36 AM

Charlie, should I bring my 1873 Winchester 22 long as well!

If the loading tube comes in this week I might just bring it to shoot. Bought it cheap but sometime past down the road some one lost the loading tube. They plugged it off and made a single shot out of her. Made in the early 1880s I believe. Actually found a man in Maine, thanks to Bert H., who makes reproduction loading tubes and ordered one this week. I am bring an interesting shooter though that has some history!

Pabooger · 08-28-2004, 01:28 PM

We will definatly be shooting some 22's bring it by all means!

Anybody wanna shoot my Model 94 Saddle Ring/30/30/ Carbine/circa 1922?

woodsrunner · 08-29-2004, 10:33 PM

I got some 30/30 ammo here and no gun to shoot it in. I'll bring it for you guys to shoot up as long as I get the brass back to reform into 32/40's.

And, Charlie you need to bring one of your old 38acp's. I have some ammo maybe.

08-27-2004, 10:58 AM	#1
juju V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: cocoa, fla Posts: 59	Generosity of folks on the boards As you know on both the boards, here at TFF and at brand x folks are constantly giveing things to other members. I am always amazed at the generosity of the pople in our communities(internet). I usually give to others because it makes me feel good, but yesterday I was on the recieving end of others generosity. I am stunned and dont know how to express my gratefullness and appreciation for what some have done . I would like to share with you what I have recieved as gifts from some of our members(here and at Brand X). I wont mention names as I am not sure they want to be identified as being nice to me Anyway I want to brag a bit (sorry) and share my happiness at these treasures I recieved. In the past few weeks I have recieved: an 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine in excellant condition, all stamps and numbers are sharp and clear and the wood is excellant, along with it I recieved a box of BP loads for the carbine. This gun is beautiful and fully shootable. Yesterday I recieved a M1 Garand Stamped 1950 and all springfield parts. Bore is bright and shiney, wood is near perfect and all parts are near mint. I also recieved 25 clips for the Garand,, I am still in shock over this. Also yesterday I recieved a CM560 Cardio Exercise Bike with elctronic heart monitor and controls. Fully prgrammable, one of our members knew I have had some heart problems and needed to begin an excersice routine and sent this to me. I also recieved 150 rnds of .38 special ammo for the Rossi Lever Gun I am refinishing. I also recieved some commenortive Bills (copy of currency) with our armed forces logos) that are currently in a frame and hung over my computer desk. I am overwhelmed at this , you folks are the best. I never expected to be the recipient of anything, much less the quality of these gifts. Thank you all, it means more to me than I can say. Mike(JuJu) --> Last edited by juju; 08-27-2004 at 11:00 AM..

08-27-2004, 11:12 AM	#2
HappyNanoq V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lives in the northern Jutland, which is where I grew up. Jutland is a part of Denmark. Posts: 329	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Hey JuJu.. Great to hear you got the commemorative bills. Knowing you is a priviledge and as you nominated Silent Knight for the bills - you "accidently" nominated yourself as well. Some forum-members just wants YOU to be on the receiving end too. =o) __________________ Now.. don't do anything I've allready done - that would just be plain stoopid. I learned the hard way. Only way to get stoned.??? - Whisky on the rocks.

08-27-2004, 11:57 AM	#3
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards What goes around, comes around. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

08-27-2004, 12:56 PM	#4
poolshot Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winter Park,Fl Posts: 10	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards I cant think of a better person for this to happen to.

08-27-2004, 01:05 PM	#5
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Sounds like those items were received by the right individual. Enjoy them. __________________

08-27-2004, 01:53 PM	#6
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Sounds like your random acts of kindness are being rewarded. Couldn't happen to someone more deserving. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

08-27-2004, 02:45 PM	#7
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Just goes to show the caliber of folks we interact with on the forums. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

08-27-2004, 03:46 PM	#8
Icon-oclast V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 173	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards What pickenup et. al. said . . . .

08-27-2004, 06:14 PM	#9
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards You're amazed at the generosity of the forums? JuJu, you amaze me! I agree with Iconoclast, Pickenup said it all! __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

08-27-2004, 08:04 PM	#10
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards If my late Grandparents taught me one thing it is "what goes around, comes around" so look at it this way, it is time for it to come around to you since you have been so generous yourself. Enjoy and have fun. By the way I have a 1873 45/70 full length Springfield Trapdoor in near mint condition. Any recomendations on ammo brands? __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson Last edited by jjmitchell60; 08-27-2004 at 09:14 PM..

08-27-2004, 08:57 PM	#11
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Yes, this is by far the best forum on the web. I hope you decide to stay for good.

08-27-2004, 09:11 PM	#12
dcon12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 1,128	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Yep. Don __________________ "I wouldn't mind being the last man on Earth-just to see if all those girls were telling me the truth."

08-28-2004, 05:09 AM	#13
bambihunter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 197	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Have you ever seen the movie "Pay it Forward"? It kinda fits... JuJu, did you ever get my update email? I leave for NM in ~5 hours so the work will come to a stand-still for a bit but it's looking very promising.

08-28-2004, 05:18 AM	#14
njretcop Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,537	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Jim, Ya bring that 1873 Springfield Trapdoor to Pa's on Labor Day and ya won't haft to worry about ammo. I'll take er home and feed her.............haha __________________ Charlie

08-28-2004, 11:36 AM	#15
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards Charlie, should I bring my 1873 Winchester 22 long as well! If the loading tube comes in this week I might just bring it to shoot. Bought it cheap but sometime past down the road some one lost the loading tube. They plugged it off and made a single shot out of her. Made in the early 1880s I believe. Actually found a man in Maine, thanks to Bert H., who makes reproduction loading tubes and ordered one this week. I am bring an interesting shooter though that has some history! __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson

08-28-2004, 01:28 PM	#16
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards We will definatly be shooting some 22's bring it by all means! Anybody wanna shoot my Model 94 Saddle Ring/30/30/ Carbine/circa 1922? __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

08-29-2004, 10:33 PM	#17
woodsrunner V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamlin, NY Posts: 276	Re: Generosity of folks on the boards I got some 30/30 ammo here and no gun to shoot it in. I'll bring it for you guys to shoot up as long as I get the brass back to reform into 32/40's. And, Charlie you need to bring one of your old 38acp's. I have some ammo maybe. __________________ woods Last edited by woodsrunner; 08-29-2004 at 10:34 PM..