I got these, both from my wife...



That is to say the rifle rest (no more having to scrounge wood blocks at the range) and the Model 74 Winchester. Well, actually I had put it on layaway a month ago and found a card from my wife under the tree with a 1 dollar bill in it and a note telling me that it was the dollar I needed to pick up my rifle. She had gone into the store and payed off my layaway except for that dollar. They couldn't release it to her of course as I was the one who had done the original paperwork.

I also got a couple of books, Niall Ferguson's "Civilization, the West and the Rest" and Max Hastings "All Hell let loose" about WWII. Oh yes, a couple of CD's The soundtrack to "Dances with Wolves" John Barry (one of my favorite scores) and Mozart's piano Concertos. And a box of 22 ammo. Sounds like a lot, and I'm very happy with it all but actually the best part of it was having all the in-laws staying for a week. Lots of good food and a relaxed and very happy Xmas was had by all.

I hope we'll be able to repeat it again next year.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S