Dave- that short story of your daughter has made a permanent image in my mind of her hair flying out. Nice story and thanks. Same goes to Pete for the story of riding inside of his dad's jacket.
Sorry for being gone a few days but I've been under the weather and just didn't feel good enough to sit at the computer. As for our friend Mr. Pope, he is still around and doubtlessly reading daily. He can post any time he wishes as long as his posts are suitable.
Nice pics, Wildcat. I noticed that you mentioned a 'patina' on some metal work on the rifle, and thought I would mention that copper is the only metal with a patina. Patina refers to the green color as the copper reaches maximum strength.