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Thread: I am not dead...yet

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    Boolit Grand Master Char-Gar's Avatar
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    I am not dead...yet

    It has been a couple of years since I last checked in on you folks. Howdy to one and all, old and new.
    Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.

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    I wondered what had happened to you? Most of us are old enough, I'm always afraid to ask!
    The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
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    Neighbor! Glad you're back.

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    It's very nice to hear from you .

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    I wondered if you'd gone to the happy hunting grounds.

    TO many have

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    Good to see you back.

    There was vicious rumors that we needed to gather up ransom money,
    or that you might have been shot by a jealous husband while climbing out of some cute young lady's window.
    In school: We learn lessons, and are given tests.
    In life: We are given tests, and learn lessons.


    OK People. Enough of this idle chit-chat.
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    glad to hear
    been awhile
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    Welcome back
    I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left.
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    Welcome Back Mr Charlie! I've always found your post to be informative and interesting. As others have mentioned, so many just disappear and no one knows why.

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    Yeah I wondered too even started a thread way on back..
    Got a .22 .30 .32 .357 .38 .40 .41 .44 .45 .480 or .500 S&W cylinder that needs throats honed? 9mm, 10mm/40S&W, 45 ACP pistol barrel that won't "plunk" your handloads? 480 Ruger or 475 Linebaugh cylinder that needs the "step" reamed to 6° 30min chamfer? Click here to send me a PM You can also find me on Facebook Click Here.

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    Well this means we can divide the ransom back out and use it for hard to find components .....!

    Welcome back Char!

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    “There is more to this than dumping lead in a hole.”

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    Friends, my absence was the result of being pretty sick. I won't go into all the details, but I have been in failing health for some years now. It was finally diagnosed via bone marrow biopsy as Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia, which is a rare form of Indolent B Cell Lymphoma. While it is not curable, it is treatable. I was on oral meds for almost two years and those drugs took a turn south. I am now on Chemo infusion and that is working well. I have finished 4 of 6 monthly rounds. The chemo has me limited in what I can do, the brains seems to be hitting on all cylinders. If all works as planned this chemo will put the cancer in remission for a few years. I have hopes that on the other side of chemo, I will gain strength and have a more active life. We will see. In the meantime, I will pester you from time to time and correct any of your obvious bad thinking. Do not worry about me, my faith is stronger than ever.
    Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.

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    Glad you are back. I always enjoy your posts. You have many valuable experiences to share.

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    Glad your back , and your in my Prayers .

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    Glad you’re back. Prayers and best wishes for the health issues. You’ve been missed!
    Sometimes life taps you on the shoulder and reminds you it's a one way street. Jim Morris

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    Welcome back Char-Gar. We missed you.

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    Hi Char-Gar.Welcome back.Wishing you the best with your health problems
    Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
    Leo
    People never lie so much as after a hunt,during a war,or before an election.
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    Yes, good to hear you are still with us and fighting cancer.
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    Welcome back brother!
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    Welcome back, Charles. I'm pleased to hear you report that you have prevailed over your travails, or at least you're winnin' a little.

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
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