May we have our coffee please

[Major E A Sterner]

Hey Buck,My mother just got in a Trumpet and Cornet in her antique shop and I thought of you.The Cornet is marked "Frank Holton and Co.,Elkhorn Wis. U.S.A. and has a mouth piece and case with it.
from what I can find the company dates back to the early 1900's

The Trumpet is marked E.K.Blessing Co. ,Elkhart Ind. It is a "Super Artist" model.it needs a spit valve spring.they are in pretty good condition.If you're interested in them let me know and I'll get some pictures of them.She would like to get $400.00 for the pair plus shipping.
here's a link to the company
http://www.blessingbrass.com/btr-ml1/

[Delmonico]

A few more from yesterday at the farm.  Went to get iris and sparrow-grass, of course I took my pistol along, told my SIL to bring his if he wanted.  He's got one of those S&W sorta like a Glock things in 40.  I shot it, it really didn't do much for me, except I shoot the brass tossers so seldom I forgot and it took a littly bitty bite out of my thumb on the first shot, my fault and my size 11 hands.   

Other one he has was a Walther P22, I kinda like it, thought it shout real nice for such a small gun. 

Anyway Scott I found out has never shot a single action, so he did a few with my SSM 32 and he loved it.  He wants one, he's thinkin' a 357 Blackhawk for him and a Single-Six 22 for Andrea.  Here he is loading it and Andrea shooting it:





Anyway I showed him somethin' that impressed him, but showed I was out of practice, need to get the loading room set up and get back in shape.  Took a silly-wet ram, about 5"X7' and took it out past the barn:



Sat down and I felt stupid because it took 11 to take it down.  Was 89 of my paces which run right at 30 inches, should be real close to 75.  All the rest were close, about half kicked dirt on it.  Set it up again and let him play, he didn't hit it, but came a lot closer that he thought he could.  He's never shot other than a regular pistol range and has never shot beyond 15 or 20 yards with a pistol.  Of course an accurate Ruger with a 1 pound trigger makes it easier.

I think had the moon not been messin' with the light I'd got it quicker, but I do need to get some stuff loaded.

[wildman1]

Mornin Ya'll, CAWFEE's up. Range day yesterday did good, maybe range day again taday. Sounds like ya did good Slim. We had a CAS shoot a week ago Sunday that had a few movin targets, did pretty good. TLD if ya go up ta "Shooters Meeting" WHSKYRNER has those tickets for the Masonic charity. WM

[Arcey]

Mornin'.

Spittin' a l'il out. Nice breeze tho.

That's some fun plinkin', Del. Enjoy the heck outta them sessions with a couple pards. The OFSDAR thing is kinda like that. I'd like to dig up my notes 'n load some 358429 Keiths for some long range stuff out the 28. That was a hoot - 'specially when ya hit sumthin' on purpose.

Gotta go ta Sam's for dope. I know 'bout what it'll cost. Ought ta take just that much cash, driver's license 'n CCW permit - leave all the other plastic ('cept the Glock) here. Be safer that way.....................

[Silver Creek Slim]

Morning y'all.
Thanks fer the coffee, WM.

'Tis 45 and sunny. High of 74.

Slim

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Thanks for the coffee, WM

Del, I'd be real rusty, too.

Major, Indiana? The Super Artist is one of Blessing's better grade horns, but depends on when it was made.50's and early 60's are probably the best years. With Holton, the early horns are hard to identify. Later to current production are basically student grade horns. Model numbers for those are on the receiver( where the mouthpiece goes) or on the valve block( usually left side). Might be able to pin down the Super Artist with a serial number. Put it up here using the same method we use for guns or PM me. I might not be able to buy, but do have some collector/player friends  around your area that might be interested.

it's 57 here, cloudy. Had some storms go through here about 11 local time last night. Heavy rain at times, and some pretty big booms. Had to shut down the puters for a bit

[mestiza letty]

Mornin' ya'll,
Thanks for the cawfee WM. Mild here at 54 and a high of 74 'round these parts. Still dry at 31% humidity. TLD, I've always been a desert rat. Been to St. Louie on the 4th of July week-end in '73. Thought I was gunna melt away

[Delmonico]

You 'spose the first words out of these folks mouth was "oh poop, this sure sucks?"

http://www.1011now.com/breaking/home/Crash_Victims_Lucky_Not_Serioiusly_Injured_Car_not_Visible_in_Creek_152500375.html

[Major E A Sterner]

Buck,I'll get pictures up in a day or so for you

[Texas Lawdog]

Thanks for the Cawffee this morning. I fixed some toast and cold cereal for breakfast. Del, It looks like a carload of drunks were going too fast on a graveled road and crashed. You can't fix STIPID.

[Leo Tanner]

Mornin, bout 54 an the dog is lazin in the sun.

Had fetaccini with alfredo an yard bird las night, waffels this mornin. 

Was tryin ta pick up the radio chatter on the car video but my ears aint trained fer it. 

Pop, I had a layover flight at DFW once upon a time.  Went outside fer smoke an turned around an went right back in, was more heat an humity than I could take like gettin hit with a brick.  I guess it's somethin ya just get used to. 

[Delmonico]

Thanks for the Cawffee this morning. I fixed some toast and cold cereal for breakfast. Del, It looks like a carload of drunks were going too fast on a graveled road and crashed. You can't fix STIPID.

Would have loved to seen them try to get out though, good thing for them they didn't get rained on.

[mestiza letty]

Pop, I had a layover flight at DFW once upon a time.  Went outside fer smoke an turned around an went right back in, was more heat an humity than I could take like gettin hit with a brick.  I guess it's somethin ya just get used to. 

I did the same in 2001 and it was in early November

[Delmonico]

Just got the beets thinned, gonna have beet greens for supper.

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Didn't know they were edible, Del.

Gonna make tuna noodle casserole for supper. Need to have it ready when Susie gets home as she has Special Olympics bowling tonight.

[Delmonico]

Didn't know they were edible, Del.

Gonna make tuna noodle casserole for supper. Need to have it ready when Susie gets home as she has Special Olympics bowling tonight.

My favorite green, and you also eat the little roots.

Got the sparrow grass plated, got 10 so far, one from one of Rita's friends, two that spring up in my corn and 7 from the farm, there is more down there, but the dang ground was to hard and they are buried in day lilies and grape vines.  I'm going back after a good rain.   Got my eye out for more to steal, sometimes you see them along county roads, need to toss the shovel in the pick-up when out places, hate to see them lonely along the road.

[Texas Lawdog]

Moose took a day off today and we went out to eat Brunch and catch qan early show. We got to the movie and the show was sold out and the next show was at 3:30 pm. We came home and she's got a committee meeting at 1600. I'm in for the rest of the day and Victoria is taking a nap in the back.

[Leo Tanner]

Bacon an cheese BBQ dawg fer lunch here, ain't sure on supper.  Set all the stuff out fer the dawg an it don't appear ta be puttin its self tagether.  Gonna try those beet greens soon Del, missed out on usin em last year.  Like Buck I didn't know.  Any preperation tips would be preciated.

[Delmonico]

Cook em like any green.  I fry some bacon, drain the extra grease and add a bit of water, put the greens on top and simmer em till done.

[Arcey]

My father 'n I used to find asparagus growin' by the railroad tracks near home. Prolly find some tomorrow when I take Bob ta the farmer's market for his 83rd birthday.

Dandy l'il t-boomer just passed thru. Real pretty lightnin' 'n all, hittin' pretty close 'n loud. The guys were handlin' metal up on an aluminum walk board. Hung on aluminum ladder jacks. Off'n aluminum ladders. Didn't take 'em long ta leave everythin' where it was 'n scat.............

Ain't sure 'bout eatin'. Could make salads but I ain't got all I wanna put in one.

[Leo Tanner]

Cook em like any green.  I fry some bacon, drain the extra grease and add a bit of water, put the greens on top and simmer em till done.

Thanks much, was thinkin about it when I had the bacon cookin fer lunch.

Was a joke in the electrical trade...what da ya call an electrician on an aluminum latter?  A fuse. 

[mestiza letty]

A moment of silence for this guy with your "mute" button please..he should be "sainted" for all us kids who "were" the channel changers
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-money-minute-20120522,0,2796250.story

[Major E A Sterner]

Buck, the Ser# for the Trumpet is 32753 and the Cornet is 372732 Pictures to follow

[Texas Lawdog]

Miz Letty, I never had a TV with a remote until 1978. We had 2 channels on the TV in my hometown, CBS and NBC. We didn't get an ABC station until 61.

[Delmonico]

Had some leftover ham and ham broth, this was my supper tonight: