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November 7, 2015
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The Fall Texas Gun Collectors Association Show and Auction in Denton, TX is a little over a month away! October 17-19 at the Embassy Suites. I know some of you already have tables or are planning to attend but some of you might want to come by and take a look. We have more Winchester collectors than when I joined so you’ll see some familiar faces. Hope to see you there!
Mike
July 3, 2020
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My smiling face will be there… Mike & Elliot talked me in to it. Lets get more Yankee’s to this show, I need to be able to speak someone in my own language!
November 7, 2015
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Ben said
My smiling face will be there… Mike & Elliot talked me in to it. Lets get more Yankee’s to this show, I need to be able to speak someone in my own language!
Elliot’s sometime running buddy JWA is TGCA’s newest Life Member, now we just need to figure out how to smuggle him into Texas so he can enjoy a show!
Mike
July 17, 2012
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TXGunNut said
Ben said
My smiling face will be there… Mike & Elliot talked me in to it. Lets get more Yankee’s to this show, I need to be able to speak someone in my own language!
Elliot’s sometime running buddy JWA is TGCA’s newest Life Member, now we just need to figure out how to smuggle him into Texas so he can enjoy a show!
Mike
You have to figure out a way for me to retire earlier so I have the spare time! I am working on that from my end but it is a slow process….
And, FWIW, I am now an honorary “Texan” 
Thanks for all your help Mike!
Jeff
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
November 7, 2015
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I hate to break it to you, Jeff, but retiring doesn’t guarantee spare time. I had a nearly four hour conference call yesterday, spent time at the bank and my “office” today balancing the checking account and preparing a treasurer’s report for tomorrow’s non-profit committee meeting. I somehow managed to get in a workout and a good walk before focusing on business this morning. Somewhere in there I spent some time on my “retirement” business. After I slip out to the range for rimfire therapy with Zeb in the morning I have a meeting agenda to prepare for tomorrow evening’s meeting. Tomorrow’s 1PM virtual meeting was cancelled so I may actually get my nap in tomorrow! Should have time to order scooters and update the movers for the TGCA show tomorrow in my “spare time”. Rednecks With Paychecks will start trickling past one of my machines any hour now and they like their refreshments cold, wet and plentiful so will need to monitor it closely from now through Sunday.
I’m a failure as a retiree. I hope you do better, Jeff!
Mike
September 19, 2014
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Jeff and Mike, Most see a retiree as first, retarded. Might be true as we seem to not know how to say “NO!”. Secondly we are seen as fresh meat to take on more and more tasks no one else wants or is capable of anymore as they age out. You get used just as much as you can stand and you are often lucky to hear the word “thank you”!! Mike–I will say it. Thank you for what you do for your area! As to all your involvement, its all on you. Jeff, your turn is coming!
Tim
November 7, 2015
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Thanks, Tim. I told a younger committee member I hadn’t used an Excel spreadsheet in over 20 years (actually closer to 25) but I needed a check register for my duties as the new committee treasurer. I had no problem using the template supplied with Office365 but I believe I could have set it up anyway. Turns out everything I remembered still works, just better. She asked me to send her the rough chart and I wanted to tell her I was old, not stupid. My last job my co-workers had no idea my professional background so I finally took the easy way out and let them treat me like I was old and stupid. I would occasionally straighten them out but it’s not worth the trouble.
But yes, the recovery committee work is trying my patience and I’m getting more heat than praise. One quasi-government agency I’m forced to deal with has made it very clear they don’t share my sense of urgency and they don’t answer to me or my committee. Nuff said. Nap time.
I had a very enjoyable rimfire therapy this beautiful morning with our friend Zebulon so life is good!
Mike
November 7, 2015
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Thanks, Tim. I told a younger committee member I hadn’t used an Excel spreadsheet in over 20 years (actually closer to 25) but I needed a check register for my duties as the new committee treasurer. I had no problem using the template supplied with Office365 but I believe I could have set it up anyway. Turns out everything I remembered still works, just better. She asked me to send her the rough chart and I wanted to tell her I was old, not stupid. My last job my co-workers had no idea my professional background so I finally took the easy way out and let them treat me like I was old and stupid. I would occasionally straighten them out but it’s not worth the trouble.
But yes, the recovery committee work is trying my patience and I’m getting more heat than praise. One quasi-government agency I’m forced to deal with has made it very clear they don’t share my sense of urgency and they don’t answer to me or my committee. Nuff said. Nap time.
I had a very enjoyable rimfire therapy session this beautiful morning with our friend Zebulon so life is good!
Mike
November 7, 2015
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Don’t forget, TGCA show is THIS coming weekend! I know several of you will be there but the more the merrier. Free admission for WACA members!
Mike
July 3, 2020
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Bags are packed… I’m ready to go! Looking forward to the show!
November 7, 2015
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Ben said
Bags are packed… I’m ready to go! Looking forward to the show!
Will be good to see you, safe travels!
Mike
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