What your you doing for Memorial Weekend? Pics encouraged!

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:13 pm

Over Memorial Weekend I'm working, but it's the fun kind of work. My weekend will be taken up with (OK, mostly supervising) elbow grease varnishing and spit polishing a new (to us) boat! She's a 31' wooden lapstrake sport fisherman/weekend cruiser with twin inboards. She arrives here in Rockport, ME from OH tomorrow afternoon. Am I excited! A little nervous, too, until I see her safely offloaded from that truck. Here she is last summer before I bought her. I'll post more photos over the summer of our boating adventures on the coast of Maine.

Oh...guess where my gun money is going!!!

Of course, Memorial Weekend is not just a weekend for work and the beginning of summer fun. I am raising an American flag and pausing to remember in humility and with the deepest of gratitude the many brave soldiers and patriots in our country's history who fought and died or were gravely injured so that I, and we as a nation, can live free!

What are you doing this Memorial Weekend? Pictures...especially family pictures...are encouraged!

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:50 pm

I'll hopefully get an hour or two to sit back at the range and read a history book of some sort, and contemplate a bit what our ancestors died for.

I'll try not to get too depressed that we've thrown most of it away...

Bear 45/70 · Post by **Bear 45/70** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:52 pm

The wife has the duty on Monday the 25th so I will be stuck at home looking at this.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:57 pm

Going to ride the scoot down to Medford Or to drift Rogue River and try to find a steelhead or salmon.....

Me in front, old riverman Stump behind.....

Kansas Ed · Post by **Kansas Ed** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:09 pm

I'll be at Union-Williams Church and Cemetery in Cole Camp Mo. for the holiday. The Cemetery dates to the civil war, and the church dates to 1904 (which replaced the log church that was there). Many of my relatives are buried there. The church is open for services only on Memorial day, and then there is a pot luck dinner afterwards spread out on boards between the hitching rails under the oak trees. There is no running water, no electricity, and only a couple of out houses for modern convenience. If you don't mind the poison ivy just past the fences there's lots of gooseberrys to pick at for hors-devours.

Ed

DBW · Post by **DBW** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:18 pm

Driving in circles around the country as usual.

Cosmoline · Post by **Cosmoline** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:19 pm

Get up bright and early Saturday and take the mighty Fram, my year-round mountain bike, 15 miles across town to the Turnagain trailhead. Do some hiking, head back up the highway and get some shooting in at Rabbit Creek range. I'm almost finished getting the Big Bore 94 rifle/shotgun ready for hunting. Just one more sighting in and double check of my loads. Then some practice with the Speed Six, and it's back into town for a sweep through the parks and home. The weather has been stunningly beautiful up here this month, so hopefully that's how it stays. These are pics from a run I did from Alyeska in April:

Sunday I plan to make another batch of my stew:

For Memorial Day itself I'm going to read a book about December in a small Belgian village in 1944.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:32 pm

Gonna get my trailer set up at our place on the mountain. Tour around the Red Desert a little. Exercise my personal little shooting range quite a bit. Have some friends up for burgers. Probably take a nap.

Will be thinking about some friends and family who are no longer here to enjoy it with us.

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:40 pm

I'll be someplace in NH that I dont have a phone, internet, running water or much of anything else, cept happiness.

Maybe I'll go fishing.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:05 pm

Just workin.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:06 pm

No plans for Saturday or Sunday.

Monday, I'll go to the Memorial Day Service at the VFW Hall.

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:16 pm

Saturday is my youngest's birthday and college graduation.
She completed her bachelors in english last semester and
has just completed a semester towards her teaching credential.
That will take up Saturday.

Sunday will be more work on the car. Might get some time in to
work on a gun project, we'll see.

Monday is another work day for me.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:32 pm

Going to an Air Show on Saturday, big family get together-trap shoot-bbq on Sunday, and probably just goof off on Monday, maybe try and sneak out to the range.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:25 pm

SAT work at hunt club
Sun. Skeet shooting
Mon. BBQ

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:26 pm

Shootin' at the gunclub. You boys with those big mountains in your front yard really has me dreamin'. Your livin' large and good for you

DBW--As I work with truckers everyday, they tell me the same. Gotta keep those wheels rolling as the illegals sure are depending on their hard earned tax dollars. Oh! BTW, keep a sharp eye out for those "Lot Lizards"

-----------Sixgun

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:39 pm

Gonna have a Rare weekend to myself.
Blondie is heading off ona business trip and the stepsons are going to their dad's.

Going to see how much truble I can get into

jb

Post by **AmBraCol** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:47 pm

Well, we'll be double checking last minute stuff and then heading to the airport to start the journey north. Won't arrive in the US of A until the 26th, but will be there nice, bright and early.

tman · Post by **tman** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:30 pm

heading for camp on lake erie. on vacation for the week. hopefully, get the boat out for some walleye

may drink a beer or 2.

Brian in FL · Post by **Brian in FL** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:38 pm

On the weekend, Saturday I go to church. It's a Messianic church and Sabbath for us is Saturday. Probably hang out at the house and barbecue on Sunday. Monday my wife and I will probably head for the range to burn some powder and poke holes in some paper.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:59 pm

Working Friday, Saturday and Monday. Sunday is planned by Mrs. Hobie. I pretty much just do what she wants. Hopefully I'll get to see my grandson and granddaughter.

I know I look dorky but Madeline is a cutie...

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Tue May 19, 2009 7:58 pm

I was fortunate to draw a Wisconsin Turkey tag for the weekend. If I am able to fill it I will do some fishing. Will be at the cabin all weekend. Be safe everyone!

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:11 pm

She's a 31' wooden lapstrake sport fisherman/weekend cruiser with twin inboards. She arrives here in Rockport, ME from OH tomorrow afternoon.

Congrats mod71!

She sure is a good looker!!!

Ya know the best part of having a wooden boat???

You get a MUCH LONGER boating season!!!

Yes!

That's right...

...you get a...

...much longer boating season!

Of course, that's because it takes an extra 3 weeks to get her ready and an extra 2 to put her away!!!

( Ask me how I know... )

I hope to get out on my much smaller (but fiberglass) boat.

4 Hubbs - Ddg Pt 01 (Small).JPG

Old No7

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:05 pm

I've got to pull duty in our sand dunes for the ORV invasion. I'll try to get some pics for you guys.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:11 pm

Congrats on the beautiful new boat. I hope you have a wonderful season of motoring about up there. If you ever make that trip to the chesapeake, remember I will glad to help on that journey. No plans for the weekend.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:26 pm

BTT...some great photos posted and Memorial weekend plans. What your some you other levergunners doing? Post pictures if you can.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:44 pm

We are staying home and going only to the cemetery. I have spent two days of the past seven working on the cabin, and will be back up there on Tuesday.

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:50 pm

Yeesh! I gotta' work, hope Ya'll have fun though.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:26 pm

I'll be sticking close to home, but Sunday is our annual "singleshot rifle gun show", so you kno where I'll be all day!

Wolfy · Post by **Wolfy** » Fri May 22, 2009 4:30 pm

Seriously, Hobie.....ya' don't look like a right-wing gunfreak

BTW....cute progeny

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:13 pm

I was thinking about what all the dead guys and gals from generations past would want me to do....

I could attend a ceremony and hear some speeches, and gab with like-minded patriotic individuals, which would make me feel good, but likely accomplish little constructive change (...and it's all about 'change' now, isn't it...?)

I could attend a family picnic, and get some good steak and brews, and catch up on family events - maybe do some back-yard plinking...

- or -

I could do something far less enjoyable,

far more work,

and really not much fun at all...

but actually GOOD for the nation.

Something which would actually preserve what they DIED for.

Something like...

I think I will Write some letters to politicians, journalists, and others:

- about the "treaty" stuff
- about "indefinite detention" stuff
- about "socialized health" care stuff
- about the "war on drugs" stuff

They DIED for the cause of preserving freedom, and I think we owe more to them than just a flag ceremony, family barbeque, or watching some parade on television.

If we're not politically active, we're allowing the nation to go down the toilet, and we're as big a part of the problem as the politicians fighting over who gets to push the flush lever.

OJ · Post by OJ » Sat May 23, 2009 12:37 pm

Replaced both of these flags with brand new ones -

Plan to stay home and off the roads -

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Sat May 23, 2009 2:53 pm

Just wanted to update my above post with a pic. Filled my Turkey tag this morning. It is now officially R&R time!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat May 23, 2009 6:55 pm

congrats on the turkey

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:11 pm

Tomorrow spending time with my extended family. Monday honoring those who made this possible...

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat May 23, 2009 10:12 pm

Oh, and Victor - congratulations on your new (to you) boat! She looks like a beauty!!!

Brian in FL · Post by **Brian in FL** » Sun May 24, 2009 5:01 pm

Our plans have changed somewhat. With all the rain we've been having, if it rains again tomorrow our range trip will have to be postponed. And we barely had time to BBQ sausages between bouts of rain today. It's not raining here at the moment, but it's thundering pretty good. It should start to come down any time now. All week it has been raining every day. There's a feller near me what's buildin' hisself a Ark.

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun May 24, 2009 6:42 pm

Working (6p-6a), sleeping (630a-2p), spend couple hours with the wife then start again. Most of the relatives, both living and passed on, are in South. Illinois....the Son and Daughter are doing their own thing with the my grandkids. So, more or less just another working weekend.

RGS · Post by **RGS** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:36 pm

I am working out of my home this weekend. Nothing glamorous. It's that business has just started to turn around lately and I really should take advantage of it. It's been a long year or so.
It will be back to the regular day job on Tuesday.

There is a CABO holster on its way that will fit my N frames. I am kind of anxious to see how it will work out. Maybe later on this week.

Shoot safe,

BrianSH · Post by **BrianSH** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:30 am

Work at the house because tomorrow I'm off to a business conference in Las Vegas all next week. I've got to load up the 44 for Linebaugh's visit to TX in a few weeks.

I did spend all day Saturday with the Austin TX Second Amendment Sisters (yes I am a card carrying "sister"). We have classes geared toward women that are intrested in learning about guns, but have never gotten any closer than a television set to one.

We provide eyes & ears, guns, ammo, safety class, and coaching, for a nominal cost. Basically all the ladies have to do is show up.

I am surprised that most of the women we've had over the years are middle aged and up. Its not really "teaching the next generation" but if we get momma on board, the daughters will follow. Women are waking up to this, and its a good thing. It has always amazed me that the NOW group has been so anti-gun. great equillzer that it is.

-Brian

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:50 am

I drove over Beartooth Pass yesterday, it was beautiful. Was spitting rain and some sleet. Pic is from last year, it looks about the same this year.

Cosmoline · Post by **Cosmoline** » Mon May 25, 2009 12:58 pm

"The Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world."
--Del Gue

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:07 pm

Spent all the time I could with #2 son. Gave him some shootin' books to read in his spare time. Answered some Bible questions that he had. Bought him a fine meal at Olive Garden. Gave him some cash for incidentals.

He leaves for boot camp with the U.S. Army tomorrow morning. I hope to see him again in December. I am proud of him, but it is bitter sweet.

Gary

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Mon May 25, 2009 5:35 pm

Had a cook out at my place with the relatives.
Had good food/drink/conversation.
Hopefuly everyone had a good time.
Family is what is important!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:19 pm

I ended up going to my mother's to do a little painting / maintenance for her.
She told me she's going to start collecting.

She bought this '77 on Thursday and just told me about today.

To go with her '82 that she bought last year.

The '82 had a new engine installed just before she bought it. It had a couple
issues but have since been worked out.

She went to look at another today but had sold an hour before she got there.

Go Mom! Now if I could just get her to invest in some Winchesters!!

jb

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:48 am

We went downtown to Boalsburg, which claims to be the first city to start "Memorial Day." Unique was the arrival of the guns of the USS Pennsylvania which were brought to the PA military museum. They were discovered in a Naval Yard. They are 14" and are dated about 1916 or so. The USS Pennsylvania was at Pearl Harbor but sustained only minor damage...ship next to it was sunk. This is my middle boy Alexander between the guns:

They had Civil War Artillery reenactment but due to my oldest with Autism(he cannot take the thought of being close to those cannons when they are going off) I did not get any photos.

Here is a link for the USS Pennsylvania. She was the "Sister ship" to the Arizona, and was among the first to return fire on the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, and went on to alot more action after repairs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Pennsylvania_(BB-38)

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:58 am

No pics. Hard to carry a camera and a bugle while in uniform.

My Legion Squad did 5 Wreath Ceremonies w/Salute & Taps, then a parade with Salutes to the City Ceremony at the DAR Memorial at the main Cemetary.

(Sat & Sun was grocery sopping/house cleaning/cooking...)

Pathfinder09 · Post by **Pathfinder09** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:25 am

Went to the mountains for 5 days, camping and riding the wilderness trails.
I had my Browning 1886 SRC in .45-70. we had a black bear in camp the first day but nobody had a spring bear tag. Great fun.

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C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:31 am

Gary wrote:Spent all the time I could with #2 son. Gave him some shootin' books to read in his spare time. Answered some Bible questions that he had. Bought him a fine meal at Olive Garden. Gave him some cash for incidentals.

He leaves for boot camp with the U.S. Army tomorrow morning. I hope to see him again in December. I am proud of him, but it is bitter sweet.

Gary

Prayers up for him! Where is his boot? A wonderful way to spend it for sure.

Pathfinder...georgous!

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:41 am

Gary wrote:Spent all the time I could with #2 son. Gave him some shootin' books to read in his spare time. Answered some Bible questions that he had. Bought him a fine meal at Olive Garden. Gave him some cash for incidentals.

He leaves for boot camp with the U.S. Army tomorrow morning. I hope to see him again in December. I am proud of him, but it is bitter sweet.

Gary

Ahhh... Boot Camp. The place where you get to go hiking, camping, shooting, learn how to blow stuff up AND get both fed AND Paid.

Much better than camp "Idunnawannabehere"

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue May 26, 2009 11:37 am

Pathfinder, Love the pics and the mule!!!

I had some quality time with the mule, shot the .475 and got some hiking in.

here is SAMULE: