Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: He didn't know it was loaded. I once saw an 1874 French Gras bayonet protruding through shingles of the Kappa Phi Delta house just like that.... I still have the bayonet. It's still on the rifle. In the hands of my son, Sassparilla Kid, about a dozen years ago. 4 2 Quote
Alpo Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 7 minutes ago, Buckshot Bob said: I've seen pictures like that several times. I can't help wondering whether he bought the shirt, to tease her. Or whether she bought the shirt. 2 3 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 4 minutes ago, Buckshot Bob said: (blinking in innocent bewilderment) But, Dear! It's your favorite sandwich! 4 2 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 13 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: I once saw an 1874 French Gras bayonet protruding through shingles of the Kappa Phi Delta house just like that.... Um.....do I really want to know HOW someone managed that? Maybe something like: 5 Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 28 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Um.....do I really want to know HOW someone managed that? Maybe something like: As I recall, there may have been whiskey involved. And be assured ~ it was NOT loaded. In fact, the last commercially produced ammo was for the government of Yemen back in the early fifties. Since then, however.... 2 3 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted June 30, 2024 Posted June 30, 2024 1 hour ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: As I recall, there may have been whiskey involved. Whiskey? In a fraternity house? Perish the thought! 4 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted July 1, 2024 Posted July 1, 2024 6 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: As I recall, there may have been whiskey involved. And be assured ~ it was NOT loaded. In fact, the last commercially produced ammo was for the government of Yemen back in the early fifties. Since then, however.... Looks like you're going to have to add a chapter to that book. Quote
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