Calm down....

[Nath]

....I'm still alive!

Just about, the ozone poisoning from welding aluminium ...oh...I mean aloooominum for you guys....in a poorly ventilated space hasn't helped, then there is the still painful hernia mesh repair. A close friend just had a heart attack and ever since I lie awake at night wondering what that chest pain is I have!

To be honest guys, my zest for life has been low. A depression usually takes hold by the end of winter.
My psioriasis is at its worse come February which can get painful. Family issues! I had to bug out a while.
Yeah I still hunt but even that is getting harder ....

Enough of me, how are things here and with you?

Dear John. Thank you for your cards. I can not however shoot at them as your thoughtful hand writing is contained within. You are a gentleman, salt of the earth.

Dear Pete. Thank you for your kindness too.

As for adding mint to mushy peas! Thats just plain disgusting and I thought that practice was finished with ages ago!

Nathan.

[AJMD429]

We will call off the search-dogs and detectives.

Then start the hard work of cheering you up with stuff about LEVERGUNS....

[GunnyMack]

Whew what a relief- glad you are still among us!

[Nath]

Thank you.
A picture....

[piller]

I would rather eat rabbit than mushy peas. Mushy peas remind me in sight and odor of something removed from a festering wound. Rabbit, now that is the start of a good meal.

[bikerbeans]

Strange looking levergun, something new from Remlin?

BB

[harry]

Heck these guys didn’t care if you were gone or not, just wanted to know if your guns might be up for grab.

[Nath]

Heck these guys didn’t care if you were gone or not, just wanted to know if your guns might be up for grab.

my old tat, I doubt that very much.

[Nath]

I got some federal 50grn wmr ammo recently.
Looks like a generic CCI bullet just stretched some.
They shoot fantastic in my rifle...I'll get some more!

[GunnyMack]

I have DIBS on Jess!!

[Scrumbag]

Nice to see you back Nath!

Rabbit is good though I think I prefer hare...

Scrummy

[Nath]

Nice to see you back Nath!

Rabbit is good though I think I prefer hare...

Scrummy

Thanks Scrummy.
Hare is a little strong for me but I guess I could do something with them if there was no Wabbit.

N.

[gamekeeper]

Glad to see you're back around the campfire Nath, hope you will soon be back to full health as spring time means more foxes, rabbits and squirrels......

[Pitchy]

Welcome back Nath.

[Ray]

God bless you and heal your afflictions......

I've said it more than once and I'll say it yet again, your photography is as good as professionals and one of those $100 full-coloured glossy coffee table books would be a good medium for your skills.....but the folks who buy those sort of things most likely would be offended at the sight of so many dead critters.

Of course I'll have to wait until they remainder them out at $20 for my copy......

[Pete44ru]

.

You'll be improving soon, Nath - just as surely as April showers bring May flowers...……

.

[.45colt]

If You read the post about How You were doing Nath, I quoted the teamster from Dances With Wolves, when looking at a Skelton on the plains with an arrow sticking out of it He exclaimed loudly : Somebody Back East says: "Why don't He write".............. . And now You Have . Welcome Back. .

[Old No7]

....I'm still alive!

Glad to have you back Nath! I was just thinking it'd been a long time since we'd seen hide or hair -- or is it "hide or hare" -- of you.

Wishing you well with those pains and issues. We all have something to deal with... Here's hoping that some good banter around the Leverguns campfire and knowing that friends on this side of the pond care will help cheer you up!

Old No7

[J Miller]

Nathe,

Sorry to hear about the health issues. I guess those get to any of us as we get more experienced.

Glad you are back too, I missed your posts.

Joe

[Sixgun]

Hi Nath.......I'm with ya partner on the big "D". If there was a way to eliminate the months Jan.-mid April I'd do it. I take handfuls of Vit. D but nothing works like the sun.......even then, it's just a small step up.---6

[Plottman]

Glad you're back Nath, I do enjoy your post and pictures.

[Bill in Oregon]

Nath, wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome.
Friend, I have wrestled with depression for 60 years. I can recommend a happy light.
My psoriasis pretty much vanished when I moved to the New Mexico desert.
Y'all have options -- and you were missed.

[jnyork]

Welcome back, Nath. Hope your health improves with the coming of Spring.

[hayabusa]

Happy to see you back Nath. Keep the photos coming please.

[piller]

I do not know if St. John's Wort is sold without a prescription on that side of the pond, but it may be of some help. It is a natural serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Sort of like many of the more common antidepressants, but not strong enough to cause the seizures sometimes experienced with the prescription strength medicines. It is natural, but it does have potential side effects. Natural does not mean always safe. Venomous snakes are as natural as can be, but they are not totally safe. Water is natural, but it can kill you.

St. John's Wort may cause your blood to clot slowly in much the same way as Warfarin does. Bleeding may occur. I am not trying to scare you, but I am trying to give you information so that you can make an informed choice.

[Nath]

Thank you for all the kind words and advise.
Very kind.
I know you all have things to deal with and I admire your tenacity.

By the way. All my dead stuff gets used. Except predators. I am currently enjoying seeing my haunts flourish with game, relaxed from the lack of predation....for now!

I do take other kinds of pictures. You can see them on Instagram under my handle softfrizzen

Have a good day feller's.

N.

[OldWin]

Glad to hear from you Nath. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[KWK]

A depression usually takes hold by the end of winter.

I don’t usually suffer that at this latitude, but when we lived in England I sure did. At mid day in late December, one’s shadow was remarkably long and the sun rather dim even on a clear day. I don’t miss that.

Good to have you back.

[M. M. Wright]

So glad you're back Nath, I was worried about Jess. The two of you are in my prayers.

[Nath]

Thank you everyone.





A couple of shots from last night.

N.

[Old Savage]

Looks like a sunrise here the other day. Good to hear from you. When was the hernia surgery?

Here is a picture I took of Spider Man to cheer you up.

[Nath]

Old savage.....I have seen more meat on a rabbit!




The hernia work was December.

N.

[Rimfire McNutjob]

I got some federal 50grn wmr ammo recently.
Looks like a generic CCI bullet just stretched some.
They shoot fantastic in my rifle...I'll get some more!

I've got some of that still. I haven't seen it around over here for quite some time. It was popular with rimfire silhouette shooters at one time I believe. Bit of a flat point if I recall. I only have about 400 rounds left.

I went to take a look and apparently they've come out with an updated 50 grain hollow point round that is current production. In the 22 WMR, it will probably leave quite a mark on a rabbit.

[Nath]

I got some federal 50grn wmr ammo recently.
Looks like a generic CCI bullet just stretched some.
They shoot fantastic in my rifle...I'll get some more!

I've got some of that still. I haven't seen it around over here for quite some time. It was popular with rimfire silhouette shooters at one time I believe. Bit of a flat point if I recall. I only have about 400 rounds left.

I went to take a look and apparently they've come out with an updated 50 grain hollow point round that is current production. In the 22 WMR, it will probably leave quite a mark on a rabbit.

They don't make much mess actually. I like them, they are accurate.

[GunnyMack]

I got some federal 50grn wmr ammo recently.
Looks like a generic CCI bullet just stretched some.
They shoot fantastic in my rifle...I'll get some more!

I've got some of that still. I haven't seen it around over here for quite some time. It was popular with rimfire silhouette shooters at one time I believe. Bit of a flat point if I recall. I only have about 400 rounds left.

I went to take a look and apparently they've come out with an updated 50 grain hollow point round that is current production. In the 22 WMR, it will probably leave quite a mark on a rabbit.

They don't make much mess actually. I like them, they are accurate.

Not anywhere near as bad as my 17 Rem on a cottontail- skinned it front paws to ears , tossed it about 3 feet into the air!

[Nath]

I got some federal 50grn wmr ammo recently.
Looks like a generic CCI bullet just stretched some.
They shoot fantastic in my rifle...I'll get some more!

I've got some of that still. I haven't seen it around over here for quite some time. It was popular with rimfire silhouette shooters at one time I believe. Bit of a flat point if I recall. I only have about 400 rounds left.

I went to take a look and apparently they've come out with an updated 50 grain hollow point round that is current production. In the 22 WMR, it will probably leave quite a mark on a rabbit.

They don't make much mess actually. I like them, they are accurate.

Not anywhere near as bad as my 17 Rem on a cottontail- skinned it front paws to ears , tossed it about 3 feet into the air!

That's the trouble with rounds designed for hunting mice. The bullet is to soft.

[6pt-sika]

Nice to see you back Nath!

Rabbit is good though I think I prefer hare...

Scrummy

I prefer “hair” on my head

[gundownunder]

Not surprising that you get depressed by the end of winter. I'd get pretty depressed too if I didn't get my daily dose of vitamin D.
I've got in-laws living in the north of England and they look like the walking dead by the end of winter.