Member needs our help

[trooperdan]

Guys, we have another member that is in need. You may have seen some items listed for sale by member OeldeWolf. He has nearly $3,000in medical bills and is having to sell his treasured collection.

I have Richard's permission to mention his problems here and, since he is incapacitated some days, to act as honcho in this fund drive. While we might not be able to erase the entire debt, hopefully we can ease the pain a bit. I'll start with a $50 contribution, who else is in? You can contribute via PayPal, if you use the personal gift option. My PP account is TrooperDan@prodigy.net Checks may be sent to:

Dan Henson
251 Mary Lawson rd
Raeford NC 28376

[45nut]

I'll help by putting up a embroidered Cast Boolits patch raffle style , everyone that donates more than ten bucks is in!

[Echo]

Paypal sent

[mactool]

Paypal sent

[trooperdan]

PP received, thanks guys!

[crabo]

Paypal sent

[tinyejp]

Paypal sent!

[trooperdan]

Crabo and Tinyejp, PP received and many thanks guys!

[gray wolf]

I can never do much but I always want to try.
A small flat rate box of 45 ACP bullets, # 68 SWC 200 grain from my H&G mold. I think the box will hold Well over 10 pounds of bullets. I just got my check so I will pay the shipping.
Money to TROOPER DAN to above P-Pal Addy.
How about $30.00 BUX ??
Dan will PM me when he gets the funds, you can PM Me and let me know the details.
We don't let our brother's down---no one left behind.

Sam in Maine

[rockrat]

Check sent

[trooperdan]

Sam does cast a mighty fine boolit guys, I got a bunch of his .32's! Thanks Sam!

Rockrat, are you claiming the .45 boolits? Thanks a bunch in any event!

[Calamity Jake]

Snail mail check comming to ya.

[Recluse]

donation sent.

:coffee:

[rockrat]

Nope, not claiming the boolits. Give a little incentive for someone else to donate.

[Alvarez Kelly]

Glad to help.

[trooperdan]

Calamity Jake, Recluse, Alvarez Kelly and others that PM'ed, thanks a big bunch guys!

[Bloodman14]

For auction; 500 316299s as cast WCWW alloy plus 2% Sn. Drop at .315 +/- .001.

EDIT: These are NOT cast yet; have a few minor projects to finish (shop is a disaster!), and I am starting a new job Monday. Will be a bit busy.

[coloraydo]

I can never do much but I always want to try.
A small flat rate box of 45 ACP bullets, # 68 SWC 200 grain from my H&G mold. I think the box will hold Well over 10 pounds of bullets. I just got my check so I will pay the shipping.
Money to TROOPER DAN to above P-Pal Addy.
How about $30.00 BUX ??
Dan will PM me when he gets the funds, you can PM Me and let me know the details.
We don't let our brother's down---no one left behind.

Sam in Maine
Gray Wolf,
I will buy these off of you. Been wanting to try them in my Springfield. Nice gesture from you too. I will send a check to Trooper Dan.
Thanks.

[trooperdan]

Gunnerd, a great gesture! I'll start this off at $35, I know this crowd won't let me get them THAT cheap! :)

[PatMarlin]

I've got a brand new set of Checkmaker™ dies in 35 caliber hot off the press...

Shipped to and with the first guys name on it, that sends OeldeWolf $74 (plus 3% if paypal).

Let's git her done.

Get well soon and try not to stress out OeldeWolf.

Pat ...:drinks:

[linotype]

I've got a brand new set of Checkmaker™ dies in 35 caliber hot off the press...


PayPal money on the way to TrooperDan.
Glad to be of help.

[trooperdan]

Come on guys, we need more action here! There is still an auction for some lovely boolits going on!

[sav300]

Dan ,would love to bid,but projectiles and brass are a no no with customs and would be destroyed.
Good luck.

[trooperdan]

UPDATE:

As of today, we've raised nearly $450! that is great but I'd like to do more. If you can spare a few bucks this is a worthy cause! And for those that have kicked in, thanks a bunch! Today I received a $20 in a plain envelope with no return address or identifying info so I don't know who to thank, but a big THANK YOU TO ALL!

[trooperdan]

Had another check arrive yesterday; it is impossible to know the handle you guys post by if there isn't a note included so I don't know who to thank by their posting name but another big THANK YOU!

[OeldeWolf]

Gentlemen, I am having a hard time knowing what to say. Thank you seems so inadequate.

This has been such a turn around year for me. A truly humbling experience. Having always been the one to help others, this is a new, and almost overwhelming experience.

I keep rewriting this, because nothing seems right. But I have to get going, as I am one of the lucky ones. I still have a job, and the meds are keeping me moving. Plus or minus a cane at times <chuckles>

The spirit of the folks here has often struck me before, but realy has me in near tears now. This is allowing me to make progress on the medical expenses, which I was despairing of.

Just... wonderful and humbling all at the same time.

Inadequate response, I am sure. But... just can not find a better way to say it.

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

[trooperdan]

OeldeWolf;

Just Pay It Forward. They'll likely be a time when you are in the catbird seat and someone else is in need!

TD

[linotype]

OeldeWolf, thank you for allowing us to share the kindness we all have known in our lives.

[OeldeWolf]

Just about in tears here. So many helping. Usually is is me doing things. Being a mechanic, church, family, extended family/family of choice have always kept me busy. But for the past couple years, it was getting harder to do. Of course, now I know why. But this is ... well, I have seen it here before, and it always made me feel good to see. I have rarely been able to contribute, but wanted to. And now...

It does choke me up.

Pat, you are right about the stress. I find that the levels of stress I used to deal with well, now just make it harder to do anything/ And after a lifetime of usually late hours trying to get things done, I find those are no longer an option unless I want to do impersonations of the living dead. Yep, sometimes I learn slow.

I find it frustrating, not getting things done like i used to. It is taking a lot of work to try and realize/learn I just can not do like I used to. My daughter and her family came to visit this year, and I did some talking and showing him about reloading. Saw that it had been 3 years since I last loaded any rifle bullets. Talk about shock. But the date was there in the book.

And greywolf, thank you for not only helping, but showing me a way I can help in the future, which will be within my capabilities.

To everyone, I have felt like this was a bit of hometown here. That has not changed, but gotten stronger. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

[PatMarlin]

Tell you what OeldeWolf, I've got an idea of what you're going through when you mention what stress is doing to you.

Since I started and took on the task of my current business, Patmarlins, the accumulation of stress reached hazard levels and peaked about 3 months ago. I was losing it, and getting physically rattled and it got so bad my wife had to leave and go spend some time with her mother for about 4 weeks. Well she is going through the change, and that had a lot to do with it but between issues with machine breakdowns, getting behind on orders, and everyday life thrown in on top of the mix I was becoming a first class *******.

And- like you mentioned, I was looking at dates of my casting, shooting, and fishing in my logs and was shocked to see 07 showing most of the last entries.

Knowing I had to do something about it, I went back to herbs (hold on the California jokes please... the legal kind!..:mrgreen:) and ordered a couple of combination formula paks and within 2-3 weeks I was feeling great and getting back to sleep at night.

I know many folks think it's BS, but years ago I've seen people healed first hand including myself with the products of one company in particular. I knew a lady who was a nutritionist who used this companies herbs with her restaurant back in Sacramento, and would heal people off the street, and one of my close friends as well by treating the cause and not just the symptoms.

Anyway- the company is Natures Sunshine.

Now they have convenient herbal paks, for various health issues and stress is one. You don't need a specialist to prescribe extracts, like they used to.

These are powerful herb paks combinations in capsule form. Once in the morning with breakfast, and once in the evening with dinner. No stomach side effects like heavy vitamins.

For stress I'm taking:
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http://www.herbspecialists.com/natures-sunshine-product.php?Stock_Number=1017-1

I have kidney stones, and have had trouble with my urinary system so I also have been taking these:
http://www.herbspecialists.com/natures-sunshine-product.php?Stock_Number=5387-3

Company info:
http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/company/quality/

A dealer with a good online analysis test:
http://www.herbspecialists.com/natures-sunshine-lifestyle.htm


In about 2 weeks time I went from a stressed out nut case to sleeping through the night and starting to feel great. I can relax and focus now, and get my work done which has really increased my productivity as well as not worrying about taking a day and doing something fun. Yesterday, I spent the whole day cleaning up and reorganizing my man cave and reloading bench. Today, I'm going to work up some loads and do some shooting. 4 weeks ago I was so stressed out, I couldn't do it.

Is it a lot of money? Yes. Compared to Dr. visits and meds? No. Take it for what it's worth. I have no financial ties or nothing to personally gain in promoting this company.

Hope you get on the mend soon... :drinks:

Pat ...:Fire:

[357maximum]

Not really fluxed with money right now but I will make the direct donation that I can and I will throw in an odd auction.

The folks on this board have been very very kind and generous in helping me with raw materials for my flintknapping quest. In their honor and for OeldeWolf's benefit I will offer up a handknapped arrow head made by me. The point will be tastefully displayed on a sawn slab of Michigan Petosky stone for display purposes if the winner chooses to have it mounted. It is also available loose if the winner so chooses to go that route in order to go mastadon hunting. The nearly 3 inch long point is made from semi transluscent Texas Rootbeer Flint that was sent to me by the GearKnasher Klan.

THE POINT:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l80/357maximum/stonekill020.jpg

WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE IF MOUNTED:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l80/357maximum/stonekill019.jpg


**auction will end next sunday at midnight**

thanks,
Michael

[GLL]

Michael:

Beautiful craftsmanship ! As a geologist I really appreciate not only your work but that slab of fossil coral as well ! :)

I will start the bidding at $50.00 !

Jerry

[Grant44Mag]

Paypal sent Trooper Dan. Hope it helps!

Grant

[ripper90]

I'll go $75.00 on th arrow head.
Ripper90

[Powersgt]

TrooperDan,

PayPal sent, also would like to throw in a 500 count Box of commercial hard cast 45 ACP 200gr SWC from my Magma Bullet master and a box of 500 hand cast Lyman 45 ACP 225gr RN. I would usually sell this for $43.00 and $48.00 respectively but I will sell them for $40.00 to buyers door (USA only) for OledeWolf.

V/R

Jeff

[nanuk]

TrooperDan: I can't afford much, but I gave a little.

'nuk (Brad)

[357maximum]

WOW you folks are awesome.


I will throw in a nice Michigan puddingstone cobble if it tempts the geologists out there. [smilie=s:

[littlejack]

I will put up for auction, 1 (one) Harris bi-pod, looks like new condition. This one is the 1A2 Ultralight model. Retracted is 13" and extended is 23.5 IIRC.
I'll pay the freight to the winner. Auction for this piece will be over on the last day of November.
Bid away gentlemen. This is for a great cause and one of our own.
Jack

[Roundnoser]

Paypal gift sent! -- Hope it helps. Get well!

[GLL]

Michael:

How about a couple more slabs of that Petosky Stone instead? :)

I will go $80.00 for the point!

Jerry

[DLCTEX]

I will start the bidding on the Harris bi-pod at $35.

[357maximum]

Michael:

How about a couple more slabs of that Petosky Stone instead? :)

I will go $80.00 for the point!

Jerry

I have one other one that is only a lil bit smaller.......consider it done.:p

[leadlober]

$90.00 for the point

Leadlober

[byronw999]

Pay Pal sent Dan... Thanks for leading the charge!

[Mumblypeg]

You know Michael, I think that flat spot in the middle of that point looks like a HEART...:bigsmyl2:

[357maximum]

Well to be dead honest it pulled at my heart a bit when I pulled it out of the keeper case but I cannot think of a better cause to do so. It is the first point that I have made that made me totally proud of my efforts. That flat spot is where the flake ro make this point used to be married to the mother rock until I hit it with a moose billet to detach said flake.



A pic of side B has been requested and here it is:

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l80/357maximum/stonekill.jpg

[geargnasher]

See, I told you there was a beautiful point inside that rock, looks like you found it! You're going to make some happy people here with that.

Gear

[dragonrider]

I will put up this RCBS mold, 7 MM 145 SIL. it is new, unused, still with original protective oil. What may look like rust on the inside corners is said oil. Crappy cell phone pic. Send $70 to Tropper Dan, for this cause, PM your address to me and I will ship on my dime when Dan notifies me of reciept of funds. Be sure to notify Dan of what you are sending him $70 for.

pic is here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/PaulGauthier/7MM145SIL.jpg

[sav300]

Dragonrider,I would like to purchase the RCBS 7mm mold,but I live in Australia.
If you are interested in posting to Australia.I will pay the postage.
I can pay with paypal.

[dragonrider]

I will look into it and get back to you, I have sent one or two things to Australia before so should not be a problem.

P.S. Any laws that prevent the importation of boolit molds to Australia????

[sav300]

Dragonrider, molds are legal with firearms registry and customs.Just do not send brass or projectiles.
The postage is usually around the usd$15 mark.
My post code 2327.

[Mossy Nugget]

For auction; 500 316299s as cast WCWW alloy plus 2% Sn. Drop at .315 +/- .001.

EDIT: These are NOT cast yet; have a few minor projects to finish (shop is a disaster!), and I am starting a new job Monday. Will be a bit busy.

I bid $50.

[dragonrider]

The mold from post #48 is on the way to Sav300 in Australia. Hope it gets there safe and sound and I hope it does well for him.

[357maximum]

The mastadon point auction ends tonight. The winner will get a pm from me so that I can get instructions on whether to mount the point or leave it loose to be fondled as the winner wishes. Both Petoskey slabs will be included regardless of how you want it handled.


Thanks for the support,

Michael

[357maximum]

LeadLober congrats on winning the oooga boooga point. You will have a pm shortly with a few questions. I will ship as soon as I am notified that you donation has arrived.


THANK YOU for your generosity,
Michael

[OeldeWolf]

357 Maximum, that is a darned nice looking point. Thank you. And everyone.

I need to do my part, so you will all find an 1895 Mauser and accessoriees on sale.

Someone has right of first refusal, but 1 or 2 M96 Swedes and full accessorie kits are next. If I get it done tonight, a pair of enfields are also going up.

As each caliber of firearm leaves, I will put up the dies and such as well. Or if you see one and need everything incl the dies, let me know.

Everyone has gone above and beyond. Thank you all, and God Bless each and every one of you.

Richard

[leadlober]

Thanks! Check is on the way to Dan. I am offering to donate the point for another round of bidding for OeldeWolf if there is any interest? Be well, friend!

Leadlober

[GLL]

Leadlober:

Nice offer !

I would send $100 for Michael's point and the Petoskey slabs. The point would be used by our Anthropology Department and the slabs by my own Geology Department.

Jerry

[Throckmorton]

gift sent via paypal. Happy Thanksgiving everyone !

[SSGOldfart]

I can never do much but I always want to try.
A small flat rate box of 45 ACP bullets, # 68 SWC 200 grain from my H&G mold. I think the box will hold Well over 10 pounds of bullets. I just got my check so I will pay the shipping.
Money to TROOPER DAN to above P-Pal Addy.
How about $30.00 BUX ??
Dan will PM me when he gets the funds, you can PM Me and let me know the details.
We don't let our brother's down---no one left behind.

Sam in Maine
:smile:
gray wolf I'll take a box of them H&G68's please size .451 if you can
trooper Dan my MO will come by snail mail I don't do PP
thanks please let gary wolf know when you have the money

[jpatm2]

I'll go $40 on the bipod. :p

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Gentlemen,

The following is up for auction to benefit Oeldewolf

200 each of ANY boolit in my inventory

Shipping on my dime.

TrooperDan is honcho, winner to send funds to him

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Recluse]

A small flat rate box of 45 ACP bullets, # 68 SWC 200 grain from my H&G mold. I think the box will hold Well over 10 pounds of bullets. I just got my check so I will pay the shipping.

Sam,

I'll drop some money in the mail for you this weekend to cover the shipping, plus lunch for you and Julie for your generosity.

You're a good man.

:coffee:

[Buckshot]

..............A bumpitty bump, bump :-)

.............Buckshot

[PatMarlin]

You dancin' to Tower of Power in the shop again cuz? ...:mrgreen:

[Buckshot]

You dancin' to Tower of Power in the shop again cuz? ...:mrgreen:

................I'm flat rockin' it dude! :groner:

...............Buckshot

[onceabull]

Start this auction @ $30.00 for me ,please...Onceabull

[357maximum]

Leadlober:

Nice offer !

I would send $100 for Michael's point and the Petoskey slabs. The point would be used by our Anthropology Department and the slabs by my own Geology Department.

Jerry




Jerry

Give me a week or so and I will see if I can come up with another very similar combo.

I should be able to get some more petoskey slabs from where I got these and I will make another point for the anthropology department if you wish it so. I would be more than happy to do this for the cause.

Q. Does it matter what the point is out of for the anthropology department? How about a big point made out of recycled ZenithStone (television glass)? I have a lot of telelvision glass and I can make some pretty big objects out of it when the sun and stars align themselves correctly. :bigsmyl2: You can actually see what happened in the ripples of the glass better than you can see it in rock as it is a smokey yet clear material that allows you to view both faces at once.


thanks,
Michael

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

My auction has been extended to end 6:00 PM my time (Eastern Time Zone), December 7, 2011

winner will forward his/her bid to TrooperDan and PM me to let me know
what boolit you want.

Leading bidder onceabull $30.00

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Baryngyl]

While I am unable to send any cash to help out at this time, maybe this will be of some use.

http://www.modestneeds.com is able to help people in need.

Michael Grace

[OeldeWolf]

I have noted before the wide variety of skills posessed by people on this forum. But all this is truly amazing. Ranging from the neolithic to the CAD/CAM production. Just WoW!

And it is noce to see you back here, Bullshop!

My selling ads keep disappearing, but I will try a different format tonight. Hope to have several arms up late tonight.

And yet again, Mu humblest and most sincere thanks to everyone who has, ir has wished to, help me with my problems.

Richard

[Down South]

Paypal sent............

[gray wolf]

Hello men,
Just thought I should say that I have no more bullets cast up so I can't offer anymore at the moment. I hope I can have some done up for the next needy person.

Thank you
Sam----GW

[Alvarez Kelly]

Bump for a good cause. Boolit auction going on here. See post #69!

[smoked turkey]

My heart and prayers go out to Richard for this time. I am deeply touched and proud to be associated with such a giving bunch of people. God will bless you all for your efforts. Dan, I sent you a PM regarding my small part in this.

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Gentlemen,

As of this moment 12:40 AM, 12-04-2011

onceabull is the leading bidder with a bid of $30.00

Lets bid higher and often as I want to make the winner feel he/she
has gotten someting.

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Wots]

Forty dollar bid on Carolina Cast Bullets auction.

[Alvarez Kelly]

Carolina Cast Bullets auction going on. See entry #62. Ends soon!

[lcclower]

Paypal sent.

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Prize:

200 of any bullet I make, shipping on my dime

LEADER IN THE CLUBHOUSE;

wots bid $40.00

He's gonna steal em if ya dont beat his bid

bidding ends 6:00 PM, Eastern Time tomorrow 12/07/2011


Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Wots]

Looking good for me kinda bump.

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

By my Micky Mouse, it is now 6:25 PM Eastern Time

That means the auction is over and the winner is (drum roll please ! ! ! )

wots

If he would be kind as to PM me with his information I will enter it onto
my work load and see that it is shipped to him.

Contact trooperdan to find where to send the $40.00. When he says
its in the bank, bullets go out. Standard Procedure


Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[Bloodman14]

316299s are cast, and I am culling/counting/deburring at this time. Actual measurement is .316 on the dot. Have a bid at $40.00; any more?

[garym1a2]

deleted

[Bloodman14]

Trooperdan, PM sent; you need to clear some space!

[SSGOldfart]

Hey Dan now that Christmas is over how about a update?

[trooperdan]

Guys, Sorry for being out of touch! I was gone for over a week at Christmas, home only 2 days then gone again for a month. I have limited 'net access where I am but I'll try to get things closed up here!
I can tell you we had over 40 members contribute over $1,000 for OldeWolfe ! I'm in the process of sending Richard (OldeWolfe) and accounting but it has been a bear to track everything what with auctions, gifts, etc. I'm afraid I cropped the ball by being out of contact over the holidays. If there is a deal hanging fire that I haven't answered, please let me know, a post here would be best until I get my inbox cleared some.

Dan

[Bloodman14]

Hellooo! Anybody home?! McFly?!

[Bloodman14]

Is this still alive?