Sixgun Shorty, SASS #35717 Life Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Howdy All My Old Pards! Sixgun Shorty Here..at last! My good Pard Lumpy Grits called me a few days ago to tell me some of the old timers that would still remember me had been inquiring as to my whereabouts and why I haven't been active on the Wire like I was for 15 years or so! Briefly, I had to leave Lake Tahoe in 2024 where I had lived for 40 years and return to Atlanta where my daughter , granddaughter and family live due to grave health concerns; I have been literally fighting for my life due to blood infections and and a small hole in my esophagus..not to mention a subdural hematoma in my brain and assorted other med issues, I am finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel and finally recovering..after a 3 years struggle ! My brilliant surgeons and Docs at Emory in Atlanta , after 6 times telling me I was dying, were dead A** wrong and I made it in spite of their disbelief! Not quite ready to shoot cowboy again although I have been putting in some range time at a Shooting Club I belong to in Atlanta. I bought a house in Marietta GA that's only 2 minutes away from my Daughter so my family support has been incredible ! I miss My SASS Pards and SASS in general as it was( and is) such a big part of my life and where my old friends are! My living room in Atlanta is lined with SASS pictures and memorabilia as quite a few of my beloved Colts are on the walls as reminders! To those of you that remember me, I am glad to announce I am back at least in a SASS 'old member'role but slowly regaining enough strength to soon start showing up at matches and SASS events! To those of you that remember me ,thank you for the SASS individuals that have given me support over the past few years of illness. Now it's time to make some new memories along with my old SASS Pards! Thank you All and it's good to be back! Sixgun Shorty SASS # 35717 Life, Range Officer, Posse Leader, Duelist..and Colt fanatic! 32 4 Quote
X Mark Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Welcome back to the fun ! Doesn't sound like you've had much of that these past days . Hope to see you down the trail one day....... Quote
Double Barrel, SASS 34765 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Shorty, Glad your health is improving. I used to enjoy reading your posts and wondered what had happened to you. When you are up to shooting again, take an easy drive up to Ringgold, GA and shoot with us at the Tennessee Mountain Marauders. The range is flat and easy to walk. We shoot on the 3rd and 5th Saturday’s. Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 17 Posted April 17 So good seeing you posting again Please stick around 4 Quote
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Well Hello Shorty You were always a big part of High Plains Drifters. We merged the two clubs and are now Battle Born Rangers. Much smaller but still at it. http://www.northernnevadacas.com/ Great to hear you beat the Doc's and are coming back. Ike Quote
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 And the go to for all questions about Colt! We have all missed your wisdom stories and thoughts!! God bless your recoveries and family!! Thanks for being back!! Quote
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Although we have never met but see you in the wire for many years, glad you are still around. Good to hear from you. Quote
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Good to learn you're still around. Thankful you're seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Another good thing moving to Georgia is you're probably not missing the Tahoe winters. 😃 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 I’m glad you’re back and doing better!! I’ve missed the flow of information and insight into Colt and gun quality! Hang in there! There’s plenty of folks in your corner!! 1 Quote
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Hey Shorty ! Glad to hear that you're on the mend. I still have an 1886 Winchester that Goatneck Clem got from you, then I got from him. Glad you're still up and around. Horace Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Hey Shorty, I've never had the pleasure of meeting you either. Welcome back Pard and 🙏 Prayers up for continued good health. Eyesa Quote
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 So glad to see you post again! And hope your health continues to improve! Quote
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 I have also never met Shorty, but I remember his posts on many an interesting discussion thread. Welcome back! I can't say I have ever been as sick as you were, but between a brain tumor and then then cancer, I know what it's like to have long hospital stays and can appreciate the support of family and friends. Those are wonderful things to have, and I am glad you did. Hope to somehow see you at the range someday. Quote
Captain Bill Burt Posted April 17 Posted April 17 We're shooting tomorrow at South River Gun Club. It's probably just over an hour from you. Stop by if you're feeling up to it. You'll be welcome. If you're interested in shooting and need some of the stuff I can bring extra ammo and loan you some guns. 2 Quote
McCandless Posted April 17 Posted April 17 4 hours ago, Sixgun Shorty, SASS #35717 Life said: Howdy All My Old Pards! Sixgun Shorty Here..at last! Good to see you here again! Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 Well, hot diggity dog. Its good to see ya back on the Wire and hopefully, getting better each day from those health issues. Although I never left the Wire portion, my open heart surgery kept me from shooting a few years back for about 2 years. BUT, I managed to get back and enjoy the shooting part. Here's wishing you well in your recovery. And a big 'thanks' for updating us. ...........Widder Quote
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted April 17 Posted April 17 What a nice surprise seeing you on here, Shorty. I'll bet you outlive some of those doctors. Quote
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted April 18 Posted April 18 God is good . I pray you have a full recovery and are able to at least attend some shoots in some capacity. God bless. Rooster Quote
WOODFOX , sass#34179 Posted April 18 Posted April 18 We have only met on the wire and glad to hear you are getting your health back prayers for a full recovery . Woodfox Quote
Johnny Meadows,SASS#28485L Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Great to see your name back on the wire. Johnny Meadows Quote
Outlaw Gambler Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Hey Shorty, keep getting better. I remember being on the same possie on a couple of shoots and hearing you complain about the lack of snow at your NV home 😁. Good to see you back on the wire and keeping my fingers crossed (you know how hard that is to do at our age) you continue to improve and don't have to shovel much in GA. Outlaw Gambler Quote
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted April 19 Posted April 19 S Shorty, My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting you about 25 or so years ag when we were visiting Nevada from Alaska, probably attending a SCI convention. I gave you a call and we met up at Lake Tahoe, you shared some of the sights and then we had lunch at a nice little marina. I told her that you were back and we both wish you nothing but the best going forward. C. W. Knight and Whiskey Lynn, now residing in TN. Quote
Doc Shapiro Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Hey Shorty! Very sorry to hear about your recent health issues, and also quite pleased that you're on the mend! Doc Quote
Grumpy Old Man Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Gettin old really sucks. Glad you are doing better. Quote
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Old timers ya say??? Good to have ya back on the Wire Shorty. Quote
Doc Shapiro Posted April 20 Posted April 20 11 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: Old timers ya say??? Good to have ya back on the Wire Shorty. Yeah, I caught that too! 1 Quote
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted April 21 Posted April 21 21 hours ago, Doc Shapiro said: Yeah, I caught that too! Surely not referring to you and I. Or even Assassin. Quote
Assassin Posted April 21 Posted April 21 I'm not even retired yet. Although, I should get my first SS check this month. Quote
Shooting Bull Posted April 22 Posted April 22 On 4/17/2026 at 7:56 AM, Sixgun Shorty, SASS #35717 Life said: My good Pard Lumpy Grits……… So very happy your health is improving. So very sorry you’re stuck with that^ guy. 1 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 22 Posted April 22 10 hours ago, Shooting Bull said: So very sorry you’re stuck with that^ guy. Quote
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Excellent news!!! Good to hear you’re on your way back!! Quote
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