Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I went to Las Vegas on Sunday to attend my grandson's graduation from high school yesterday. After getting in some time with the family he said "Grandpa, would you come with me for a bit? I need your advice." Well, hell yes. We went to a gun shop in North Vegas and he asked me to help him buy his first gun. After trying out several and rejecting them as "Overburdened with macho crap", (his words, not mine) we narrowed it down to three 12 gauge pump guns and he settled on a Maverick made overseas and assembled here by Mossberg. A right good starter gun and he saved enough money to buy a couple of boxes of shells, a cleaning kit, and a pretty nice cover for it...and had enough left to take his girlfriend and his best buddy of fourteen years out for a pizza. His final comment as they walked out the door was "I'll learn all I can with this one and maybe someday I'll find something really great to replace it with, but I'll always keep this one for sentimental reasons." Next stop is college. My wife would have been very proud of him I know I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Jack Calder Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Sounds like smart fellow who has his head screwed on right. Takes after his Grandpa I bet. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Lucky Man, 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 That’s great, Forty. Sounds like he’s a savvy young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Great job by his parents. I suspect he gets some savvy advise from Grandpa, from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Out-Standing! A moment for much g4atitude and just a wee bit of pride. You helped create that young man, Forty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 My oldest grandson graduates this Friday! I’m hoping he’s as squared away as yours!! I got hope! He hired on to do chores and help around the shop to make money for prom. Rolled up more than $300.00 working with me and his dad. It wasn’t any pansy work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 FR- You just got a compliment that the rest of us yearn for. Well done Grandpa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tale Todd Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 First Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks for sharing. It put a smile on my face this morning. I know I don't need to tell you those times can't be beaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 4T, You deserve to be proud. I'm sure your wisdom has become his, if not directly, through his parents. Bravo! AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 You are so lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 May God continue to bless Both you and Him ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizPete Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 19 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: My oldest grandson graduates this Friday! My youngest grandson graduates next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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