Category Archives: As we get Older

Character Traits

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

There are certain things that I do not or cannot understand that people do and because I don’t understand them I find them suspicious. One of them is working when you could be retired. Our superintendent at the office could … Continue reading →

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“Friends?”

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

I had an experience this past weekend where I was sitting around the campfire with a bunch of “friends”. The conversation swung around to current events and all of a sudden one of the “friends” spouted off with “you guys … Continue reading →

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Thanks Hank!!

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Gabe the Shootist
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A CPAP Machine for Historical Re-enactment

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

I made this flat bottomed portmanteau to carry my CPAP machine and batteries.  I have found this set-up works fairly well for me for trekking and events. I use my CPAP machine without the humidifier.  If I’m over 8,000 feet … Continue reading →

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Gabe the Shootist

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

When I was growing up many of us had nicknames.  Not from our parents but names our friends called us.  Similar to today’s camp names that folks get at a rendezvous.  It was a term of endearment.  It showed you were … Continue reading →

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This may be my favorite joke, ever. Kind of an insider.

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

I was walking in San Francisco along the Golden Gate Bridge when I saw a man about to jump off.  I tried to dissuade him from committing suicide and told him simply that God loved him.  A tear came to … Continue reading →

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Irish Proverb

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

“Do not resent growing old, Many are denied the privilege.”

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Will Rogers Once said:

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

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