Bye

[P195]

Bad day here...For those of you who helped me ...Iheedn...(thank you)...
I wish you well...Sadnleel da 'ya' de ngho....Pete

[nitesite]

Okay, what did I miss.....?

P195-

You there?

[freakshow10mm]

You're leaving? Why?

[lcarreau]

Hope it was not something I said.

[918v]

Whaaaaaaaaappened?

[Phunahm]

:confused::confused:

[freakshow10mm]

I sent him an email. Hopefully he'll respond to me.

[BigSlick]

Anyone know what happened ?

[freakshow10mm]

Not yet. I have some rapport with him. Hopefully he will tell me what went down.

[freakshow10mm]

I checked his posts today and can't figure it out. I didn't see anyone jump on him or anything like that.

[Phunahm]

Hmmm strange I check too........:confused: Weird

[Oreo]

hopefully he's not going to hurt himself or anything like that.

[DssG19]

hopefully he's not going to hurt himself or anything like that.

thats kinda what I was thinking.

[sparky241]

Bad day here...For those of you who helped me ...Iheedn...(thank you)...
I wish you well...Sadnleel da 'ya' de ngho....Pete
p195 please come back, we need all the friends we can get,Please reconsider

[mbradst]

Maybe some of you knew this, but what he said near the end of his post is a Native American saying. Apache, to be specific. Google came up with this:

Sadnleel da'ya'dee nzho. - Long life, old age, everything good

[creekwalker]

OK fella's. This is not cool. Anybody with a number, address, etc, make a call. Now. A healt and welfair check by a frindly LEO would make me feel a lot better.

cw

[Rugerman13]

I hope he reads all these replies and sees he has a heck of a support group, no matter how bad things went for him today.

[freakshow10mm]

I tried to call him. Got a "cannot be completed as dialed" message. I keyed it in correctly, twice.

[webyourbusiness]

dang - that's REALLY odd... come back P... wassup mate??!?!!???

[MakeMineaP99]

Did the mob get him? Disappear from the 'net, phone dead...

[nitesite]

P195, Pard...

C'mon. Share what's wrong, man. Your posts earlier this evening don't indicate a problem. What happened? And why a cryptic goodbye message?

[Jammer Six]

I think he posted his question, got his answer, and now he's outta here.

[freakshow10mm]

Ok, I called my operator and had her check the number. Wrong area code for the address. She confirmed the name and address match with the ZIP code.

I used some of the techniques I was taught in cop school. I'm far from an expert but I got a little info, but not much.

I called again and a woman answered. I asked for him. NOTE: She didn't sound frantic, panicked, or like something was going on. Atmosphere was quiet in the background (same time zone as me).

He came to the phone, I introduced myself and asked if everything is OK. He seemed very down, quiet, humble. He told me he's got some personal stuff going on. I asked if he was hurt or if anyone else there was hurt. He replied "No, I just got some personal issues going on right now".

I told him his leaving us was an all of a sudden thing, I check the threads he posted in, and didn't find anything were he was treated unfairly. He said it wasn't it, it wasn't any of us.

"Demons from the past" is what I heard mumbled. I know he was a soldier and has seen a lot of intense combat. Might be it. I asked if there was anything I could do for him or something he wanted to talk about; something we could do for him. He said no, but thanks for the offer.

I told him everyone goes through bad times in life and it always gets better. Sometimes you can hold yourself up, but sometimes you need a shoulder to hang on to as you struggle to get on your feet. He thanked me for the kind words. He said it will just take time.

I told him if he needs anything, even someone to talk to, we will be here for him. He thanked me and we said good night.

FWIW, this was a customer of mine. We exchanged numerous emails. I got his info from my customer database (thankfully he ordered online!).

I'm thinking of checking back with him in a few days but I don't want to poke the bear.

[DssG19]

good job freak!

[BigSlick]

Thanks for the update Freak.

Good on ya bro :thumbsup:

[creophus]

Word. Glad you were able to reach him FS10. P195, hang in there man. I'll say a prayer that you will have better days ahead.

[nitesite]

Thank You, Freak.

Glad you had the phone number and the good heart that cared enough to call.

[Pitmaster]

Great job. Best thing to do now is to support via pm or posting and not speculate.

P195,

That personal SHTF justs needs to work itself out sometimes. Its kind of like you can't hurry time and time is what's needed. Hang in there.

[bhawkeye]

Nice detective work Freak.

P195,

Obviously we all want you to come back.

With this site & all the friends you have here, I'm betting we can help you work through whatever your current issues are. If not, at least we can commiserate with you, & maybe give you a little perspective.

Shutting down is not the answer. Withdrawing from your friends is not the answer. Drag your ass back on in here & share with us. :cheers2:

[freakshow10mm]

Thanks guys. I felt weird for a bit and pondered calling him in the first place. Technically it did violate my own privacy policy on my site, but CW's post really made me think about it. I would rather get bitched at than find out the worst had happened.

I couldn't settle for that annoying message, so I called the operator and had her help me out. I had his info, I couldn't make an excuse not to. Thankfully it was just a wrong area code.

You could tell by the end of our conversation he seemed shocked (in a good way) that I had called to check on him. I'll sleep a little better tonight.

[bfox]

P195 I hope things get better soon for you .
Man You Folks are the Best ! :patriot:
Made me a little Heartsick when
everyone disappeared . Glad I found yuns again . I lurked a lot posted a little .

Total Family sorta like mine , usually going off topic but always fun .:grouphug:

Bill

[P195]

Thank you Adam for the call...Problems sometimes overwhelm you. Jammer I don't just get answers to questions and then get outta here (no offense meant). My problems are in adjusting after military service where I fit in. I sometimes I sleep very little because the alernative is to invite relive things I want to forget. That brings being "very" down and withdrawing. For someone like me fitting in is very hard, I have no commonality with anyone around me and I stick out like a sore thumb. I stay alone (no guys around) a lot.

Reloading opened a new avenue for me and it is more important to me than to most in helping me adjust. I can concentrate on it and forget everything else. I cannot and will not go back to where I came from. There I would be less than nothing. So I followed my wife to her people and I'm trying to make a new life. Some of you understand this..Chewy would. I won't slip into the category I think he has to deal with. I pulled out because I went DOWN and at least I have the balls to share this with you. I won't take this out on my wife or anyone else, so withdrawing is my coping mechanism. I hope you all understand this. It's not boo-hoo.. Just being honest with you. I know a little about reloading and want to know more. I know a lot about shooting and being shot at. Targets don't shoot back. By telling you this I violated a personal rule, but given the dust I didn't mean to kick up, I feel you need to know this. Not being a computer type, I did not know Google kept track of Apache language. If I type something stupid chalk it up to being a little backward in mixing in with a group who have posted and gotten to know each other well. You are a great group for thinking about me. Do you all think I could fit in around here? I apologize for this...Adam, I was suprised that anyone would do what you did. You did it at the right time...I sincerely thank you, Big Slick, and the other guys. None of you has any idea what you have done for me, but believe me it is more than anyone has done for a long time. By the way I do have a sense of humor OK?

[MakeMineaP99]

Thanks guys. I felt weird for a bit and pondered calling him in the first place. Technically it did violate my own privacy policy on my site, but CW's post really made me think about it. I would rather get bitched at than find out the worst had happened.

I couldn't settle for that annoying message, so I called the operator and had her help me out. I had his info, I couldn't make an excuse not to. Thankfully it was just a wrong area code.

You could tell by the end of our conversation he seemed shocked (in a good way) that I had called to check on him. I'll sleep a little better tonight.

The ends justify the means.

[creophus]

Do you all think I could fit in around here? Hell Yeah! :grouphug:

Thanks for your service to this country :patriot:and feel free to off load some steam with us. We talk about everything on here and find plenty of support.

Also, you might just have more friends that you want if you're willing to go to the range and or enjoy some Barbecue. I don't know where you live, but I'll bet you'll find someone near by.

[MakeMineaP99]

Thank you Adam for the call...Problems sometimes overwhelm you. Jammer I don't just get answers to questions and then get outta here (no offense meant). My problems are in adjusting after military service where I fit in. I sometimes I sleep very little because the alernative is to invite relive things I want to forget. That brings being "very" down and withdrawing. For someone like me fitting in is very hard, I have no commonality with anyone around me and I stick out like a sore thumb. I stay alone (no guys around) a lot.

Reloading opened a new avenue for me and it is more important to me than to most in helping me adjust. I can concentrate on it and forget everything else. I cannot and will not go back to where I came from. There I would be less than nothing. So I followed my wife to her people and I'm trying to make a new life. Some of you understand this..Chewy would. I won't slip into the category I think he has to deal with. I pulled out because I went DOWN and at least I have the balls to share this with you. I won't take this out on my wife or anyone else, so withdrawing is my coping mechanism. I hope you all understand this. It's not boo-hoo.. Just being honest with you. I know a little about reloading and want to know more. I know a lot about shooting and being shot at. Targets don't shoot back. By telling you this I violated a personal rule, but given the dust I didn't mean to kick up, I feel you need to know this. Not being a computer type, I did not know Google kept track of Apache language. If I type something stupid chalk it up to being a little backward in mixing in with a group who have posted and gotten to know each other well. You are a great group for thinking about me. Do you all think I could fit in around here?

First, I wish you the best in working through everything. If you want to have a drink, and your close to IN/MI or I get your way on business, I'm buying.

Of course you can fit in around here. Look at me, a damn misfit engineer. The great part about GP is we have a very diverse group and people from all backgrounds get together to engage is the trade of ideas. Pull up a chair, grab some Maker's Mark, and stay a while. If you need anything, we're all here.

Dan

[freakshow10mm]

I can concentrate on it and forget everything else.
We all like to escape the world. Reloading (or bullet casting) is how we do it.

I won't take this out on my wife or anyone else, so withdrawing is my coping mechanism. I hope you all understand this.
Yes.

Not being a computer type, I did not know Google kept track of Apache language.
I didn't know either. Learn something new every day.:thumbsup:

Do you all think I could fit in around here?
YES!! You'll fit in just fine.

Take the time you need. We'll be here when you are ready to come back and will be here along the way if you need it. We are a family here. I've never met any of these guys here, but they'd be welcome in my house.

Adam

[mbradst]

Hell, P195, you fit in here just fine. I think we all feel like a square peg in a round hole ebery now and then. Some more than others. Maybe by sharing some of your feelings and problems with us, you could start getting your sleep back. We are all here to listen and give support. If you ever need someone to talk to, shoot me a PM. I would also like to thank you for your service to our country.

[Pitmaster]

T Do you all think I could fit in around here?

****, just try to get away now. We'll chase you down ensure you fit.

By the way I do have a sense of humor OK?

So do I.:patriot:

Take is easy and use what you need to.

[MakeMineaP99]

We are a family here. I've never met any of these guys here, but they'd be welcome in my house.

Adam

+1. Family and then some.

When are you coming down state? We need to have a drink (or I need to visit the UP to say I've been there).

[BigSlick]

Do you all think I could fit in around here?... By the way I do have a sense of humor OK?

I thank ya can fit in pretty good, if you're up for it. Entrance exam pretty easy... just gotta be able ta be a smartass sometimes :supergrin:

We could prolly use some Apache perspective around here too. Pretty much already got da homies an da cracker perspective covered pretty well, an Chewy cain't do all a da Indian stuff by his self ya know.

But, you ain't loadin on a old raggedy ass red Hornady are ya ? Seem like people loadin on Hornady presses lose they judgement sometime. Not as bad as dat other stuff, but still ya gotta pin they name ta they shirt or they a get lost in a crowd.

Hell, look at Craig, he wear a bat cape (but it is nice a one) an P99 thank his LNL good as a Dillon :rofl:

Guess ya gotta watch out who ya hang around wit, could getta runnin wit a bad crowd an end up on da red press list.

They all good folks an all, jus ain't got good sense when it come ta buyin da right color press :sifone:

[sparky241]

freak you are the man

[MakeMineaP99]

:cheers2:

'Slick, that was so humorous I'm not going to say anything about press color and how Hornady is better than Dillon.

[slowride]

P195, hang in there bro. I wish you the best; any and all of us are here.
This place is like gumbo; we all add a different flavor to the pot.

My reloading bench, and this place are my two escapes when the shyte get's too heavy, or when I want to just get away from the little stuff too. Reloading my FOTAYS is good therapy, and shooting them is even more theraputic!

[freakshow10mm]

When are you coming down state? We need to have a drink (or I need to visit the UP to say I've been there).
Might be down come spring.

Applied to the Dept of Corrections, 12 weeks max out for an interview.

Waiting on an application packet from MI State Police. No clue how long the wait is there.

Both interviews will probably be down in Lansing. If/when I come down, I wanna shoot that carbine of yours. It's about a 12-14hr drive.

[BigSlick]

:driving:

[MakeMineaP99]

Might be down come spring.

Applied to the Dept of Corrections, 12 weeks max out for an interview.

Waiting on an application packet from MI State Police. No clue how long the wait is there.

Both interviews will probably be down in Lansing. If/when I come down, I wanna shoot that carbine of yours. It's about a 12-14hr drive.

I'll PM you, I'm hijacking an important thread.

[Rangerat]

P195,
I am sure there are a lot like me that lurk around this forum a lot and occasionally post something. When I saw your first post I started following the thread very closely. Amazing to find so many good-hearted people on this forum.

I was very happy to see your last post and find you in better spirits. After seeing the posts today on this thread I am sure there is no better place to be honest with your feelings and know they will be accepted with love.

Others said this but I want to add that I also will look forward to your questions in the future so I can learn more also.

[callahan318]

P195, PM inbound. We're here for you.

[soundwave]

P195,

There's enough of us in every timezone that chances are, someone will always be around to talk to. I'm just a young punk, but like talkin to new folks, so if you ever feel the need, I'm here.

Chin up, prayers sent :seeya:

[Bush Pilot]

P195, we are a family around here, very dysfunctional, still a family (Manson, Addams?) You gotta stick around, I'm thinking Steve's gonna get tossed any day now, Slick has a short fuse and Steve knows how to piss him off. As bad as things may seem, there's always someone who's worser off (be happy your user name isn't Freak) If you ever need to talk things over (even reloading) there isn't a member around here that wouldn't be happy to get a PM from you. BP

[freakshow10mm]

P195, from reading these posts, you can see I wasn't bluffing when I said we care. Bunch of posts figuring out what happed, bunch more giving you our support. That's what I was talking about.

[Oreo]

P195, just stick around & take a load off as best you can. There's plenty of people here to learn reloading from- just by reading their posts. You can jump in any time you feel like it, and certainly we're all here if & when you feel like talking about personal stuff, or not if it makes you feel better that way.

What ever it is... this is THE best group of guys I've found on the net. & I've been around whoring just about all the cool forums there are.

All the best to you man either way.

[Anvil]

P195, Thanks for sharing some of what you're dealing with. I'm praying for you. If you need anything or just want to talk, call me. 901-864-0084

[layusn1]

Thank you Adam for the call...Problems sometimes overwhelm you. Jammer I don't just get answers to questions and then get outta here (no offense meant). My problems are in adjusting after military service where I fit in. I sometimes I sleep very little because the alernative is to invite relive things I want to forget. That brings being "very" down and withdrawing. For someone like me fitting in is very hard, I have no commonality with anyone around me and I stick out like a sore thumb. I stay alone (no guys around) a lot.

Reloading opened a new avenue for me and it is more important to me than to most in helping me adjust. I can concentrate on it and forget everything else. I cannot and will not go back to where I came from. There I would be less than nothing. So I followed my wife to her people and I'm trying to make a new life. Some of you understand this..Chewy would. I won't slip into the category I think he has to deal with. I pulled out because I went DOWN and at least I have the balls to share this with you. I won't take this out on my wife or anyone else, so withdrawing is my coping mechanism. I hope you all understand this. It's not boo-hoo.. Just being honest with you. I know a little about reloading and want to know more. I know a lot about shooting and being shot at. Targets don't shoot back. By telling you this I violated a personal rule, but given the dust I didn't mean to kick up, I feel you need to know this. Not being a computer type, I did not know Google kept track of Apache language. If I type something stupid chalk it up to being a little backward in mixing in with a group who have posted and gotten to know each other well. You are a great group for thinking about me. Do you all think I could fit in around here? I apologize for this...Adam, I was suprised that anyone would do what you did. You did it at the right time...I sincerely thank you, Big Slick, and the other guys. None of you has any idea what you have done for me, but believe me it is more than anyone has done for a long time. By the way I do have a sense of humor OK?

Hey brother, I hear you about adjusting after getting out of the military. I am only two months retired and I know it can be difficult. Especially the job hunt, if you are doing so. Sometimes it is hard to let some of it go and sometimes it is easiest to let it all go. I've never had targets to shoot back at me but thanks to what people like me do people like you knew where to find the targets. I know there is some wrong/rough **** that has been seen by many of our warriors and it is often hard to get past it. I surely know that adding family to it can make it much worse. We have a 2 week solid **** storm rolling through our house and last night I might have honestly contemplated something regrettable but luckily did not follow that path. We are here for you brother. When it comes to thing like this you are not boo whooing and anyone that thinks you are needs a little reality check. I don't know if you retired or separated but I do know that aside from us there are resources available to you. My wife is a trained Navy ombudsman, she connects people to resources, if you would like her assistance please let me know. I don't know why I couldn't sleep tonight given my current situations but maybe this is it...streatching my hand out to you. I don't know your situation, nor would I expect you to spread it all over the net but if you would like to talk then please feel free to contact me, maybe we can come up with something. If you aren't ready or interested in that then no worries, carry on but please don't drop out. we don't leave men behind and you are one of our men. Take care, relax, meditate, a solution or compromise might just come to you. It is also amazing how problems can become so much clearer in the morning. Sleep well brother, I hope to see you back here ASAP. PM me if you need anything. I will be at the hospital all day tomorrow visiting my wife, if you need to call my cell is 210-355-7498...no prank callin ya class clowns.

Leonard

[Pitmaster]

P195, we are a family around here, very dysfunctional, still a family (Manson, Addams?) Y

Don't for get the Partridges?

[jawjaboy]

I got ta jump my ass off da deck, 'n shove it into overdrive here.

Thank you for hanging around P195. I'm glad you did. Your service to Country I salute. You a fit in jeees fine, already are. :yesnod:

Thank you Detective Adam for your valiant efforts. Very commendable, and brotherly.

.

[webyourbusiness]

I got ta jump my ass off da deck, 'n shove it into overdrive here.

Thank you for hanging around P195. I'm glad you did. Your service to Country I salute. You a fit in jeees fine, already are. :yesnod:

Thank you Detective Adam for your valiant efforts. Very commendable, and brotherly.

.

+1000 - P195 - you be strong!

Adam, what a solid community member/leader you are - you shine man!

[Phunahm]

I have no words other than whats already been said except... Be strong,Be a family:grouphug:,Be safe!! P195

[lcarreau]

P195,

We are glad you came back to talk with us. We are here for you man!

-Lonnie

[WalterGA]

P195, I posted a couple of times in your thread about reloading, and I just had no idea that anything was bothering you. The wonderful thing about being a part of an internet forum like this, is that there really is room for everybody. I've found reloading and participating in these forums to be therapeutic for me, at times.

What I would suggest is that you take make an effort to be a part of this group, a group that, obviously welcomes you. You won't have to worry about fitting in. You fit in here, just fine. This probably won't mean much to you, but I guarantee you that, whatever problems you're facing, somebody here has faced similar problems.

Something else that I'd suggest that might be a little harder for you right now is that you consider reloading and cultivating friends here as a first step in finding some happiness in your life. The second step might well be your accepting some professional third-party help. Take this from somebody who's been lower than the most meaningful thought to spring from a DemocRAT's brain, that it's possible to get through the most trying times, with a little help.

I never served in the military, so I can't possibly feel what you're feeling, but I do have several close friends and relatives who survived Vietnam. Some of those friends and relatives had a hard time getting back into civilian life. I'd just like to share with you a story about one of my best friends. When I went to college, Vietnam was just heating up. Guy who roomed across the hall from me was/is very bright, and was a pre-med student at the time. He was also the kind of guy who loved a little adventure in his life.

While my friend wasn't from a wealthy family, he was pretty resourceful, so he'd do things like go to Mardi Gras broke, wind up with a cool chick and come back to school with a smile on his face and money in his pocket. Old friend decided that he'd take a quarter off of school and bum around in Europe, then get back to the academics the next quarter. While the friend was in Europe, the draft rules changed, and he was drafted when he returned.

Coincidentally, I was getting drafted at the same time. Hadn't seen my friend in a couple of years, but, much to my surprise, there he was, in line with me at the induction center, getting his physical. We made great plans for going through that "grand" experience together. Drs. decided that I was hyperphotoallergenic (allergic to the sun) and sent me home. Friend went to OCS and was sent off to Vietnam. My friend was, I guess, one of the early advisors, as he told me that sometimes he'd be the only American around for miles. He'd spend a couple of weeks securing a mile of road from the brothers and sisters of the folks who were helping him secure the mile of road. His allies one week would be his enemies the next. What I'm telling you is that, right from the beginning, my good friend was in the middle of a real mess.

I was the only friend who wrote letters to that buddy. He later told me that had meant more to him than he could ever relate.

Now for the "getting back to civilization" part of this story. Guy had a difficult time, too, when he got back home. He was no longer a candidate for pre-med, and he had to figure out something to do with his life. He was terribly depressed, suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, and, fortunately, got some help that probably saved his life.

Got to wrap this saga up, before I REALLY put you to sleep. Friend started from scratch, taking private flying lessons. Went on and got his commercial/multi-engine ratings, etc., and took every crappy flying job that he could get, in order to build up his hours. Believe-it-or-not, friend eventually became a pilot with Delta and retired (due to heart problems) a few years ago. Point is, he went from where you are now to accomplishing a lot in his life and finding happiness. He's married and has a couple of kids. Seems to be pretty happy, to me, though life certainly hasn't been perfect for him.

Hang around. Get to know some of us online. I've been fortunate to have met some of my online budies in person. Maybe somebody'll pass a little something along that you find meaningful and, hopefully, reinforcing. If you follow any of Clark's reloading recipes, get yourself some double-thickness eye protection and a Kevlar suit!:supergrin:

[psyop]

P195

First, My family and I are grateful for your service to our country.

There is a wealth of benifeits available to the Vet. If you are in Central Mi. I would be happy to introduce you to caring professionals who can advise you of your benifeits and help you navigate the system.

You most likely have more options than you are aware of.

If this is something that interests you please feel free to contact me.

psyop

[Charly]

:patriot:


P195

I am a Citizen of the Free World and try to like and treat everybody for who they are and not for what they are.

The Evile of the world make young people having to fight so that people like me and my family can continue our life as we know it.

I have done my share during my youth too, I might understand some of your problems.

We are here on this forum to help you not only to get the answers you are seeking on reloading but also to help you as friends and family can help one of its own.

Let us help you and you will be suprised at how much love the world still can offer...

Charly,
Belgium.

[CZ93X62]

P-195......

Thank you, and BLESS YOU for your service to our country.

It was good to see you return to posting, and while I never served in the military I did work as a LEO for 28 years. Sites like the old GT (and now GP) as well as Cast Boolits helped keep me sane and somewhat normal in the midst of some insanely abnormal times. I can heartily recommend participation here to maintain contact with others involved in the things you enjoy.

The shrieking ghosts and screaming demons are the insane entities--NOT YOU.

[craig110]

Hey P195,

I'm so glad that you decided to stay here! I just deleted a rather long post in which I was trying to express how friendly this group is, but I can't express it any better than the actions in all those posts above me over the last 20 hours or so. You don't need to worry about fitting in. Stick around, you got friends here.

And thank you for your service. You saw some tough things while working to keep me free, and I thank you for it from the bottom of my heart.

:patriot:

Craig

[HiddenEyes]

Good work, freak! (It almost felt bad typing that. :lol:)

P195, You will get through it in time. Been there, done that. Different stuff than you maybe, but close enough I know you'll adjust in time.

I learned to reload from a mean old man that had been through hell in 'nam. He is a close friend today.


Mr. HE:cool:

[kidcop]

P195,

I never shot at any targets that shot back but I did spend a little over 20 years in the service. I've found most civ's out there don't have a clue on most things in life including my fellow never served in the military LEO's. This is a good crowd of people. If you do need something please feel free to call me, even to just BS. Cell: 509 449 1698. Its on 24/7 but sometimes I'm sleeping or just away at the time.

[hugginsvilleH&A]

finally I got in, been reading but they would not let me of the cage till now, p195 you got friends all over the country now brother, east 2 west ,north 2 Soooouuuth, I be oned of the cracker ass crackers slick wus talking about, but always beened by told you may have some inda wood pile , alittle cherokee alittle jackson, dont really know dont really care ,we all brothers here, and we all take refuge in the wonderful world of reloading and hanging out with LIKE MINDED PEOPLES:willy_nilly:, stay onboard and have some fun and laughs, and freak I want to say thanks to ya twice my friend, one for what cha did here and telling me where all da misfits went to , I found yaw and now I'm home, pm P195 if ya need anything, from one vet to another I know things can bear down on you at times but it gets better, I promise, wish I had this group of guys back then , it helps ALOT

[BigSlick]

Hey HHA ;)

Glad ta see ya bro.

You brang any lead wit ya ?

[RampTester]

P195, WalterGA's post (and many others) are very insightful. First off, I appreciate your service to our country. That being said, the sense of being alone, and everything that cascades from that, is a bitter pill, and one not easily or quickly swallowed. You are doing a great job getting involved in a fulfilling hobby like reloading, and reaching out on this site and others can be a lifesaver. Be sure not to allow your feelings of isolation, anger and despair turn into resentment and vengeance.

Now, go make sure you have a Dillon press and start crankin them out.

[P195]

To all of my buds at GP and especially Big Slick and Freakshow "Thank you so much for all the help and good words". Thank you are just words, but from the heart they mean everything. I hope one day to repay you all.

Slick: I got a blue Dillon 550b from Freakshow and its so cool I just sit here lookin at this mangy red Lee and then pullin the handle on the Dillon even though I haven't mounted a conversion kit yet. This thing is a REAL reloader. I'll be workin up loads for it first in 45acp and then 308. This is a smokin machine. Freak has some 45 230 cast bullets I'm gonna get and start it with Win primers and Bulleye. I have a new reloading monitor now that's about 5ft 1 inches high and tough as nails. Funny thing is her other name is Watcher, what a circle that is. She's on my trail now everywhere. She kicked me into the reloading room and put me to work. Can't complain....She won't listen...tough tough lady...She says: baby steps, baby steps..we'll make it..

[freakshow10mm]

Just remember, while you're pulling the handle, she can be filling the tumbler, cleaning guns, etc. Teamwork.

I'll get some samples of my 45 230gr TCs out sometime this week. I'm just getting over strep throat and a sinus infection. Been cooped up last few days and couldn't cast in my condition. Tried, it was too much.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

P195 Although I havent really posted to you, or talked at you I still feel for you.
keep your head up and elbows down. It will all work out in the end. Once you get to pumpin on that ol Dillon; all the cares in the world will go away. one day at a time.

[BigSlick]

Dats what I'm talkin about :thumbsup:

Good ta see ya broke out dat 550, you gonna love it. It is da best machine ever made.

Sound like you gots some good help too ;)

I gotsta know Pete... can she make good pie ? You know like real pie ?

I ain't had good pie in a while, I thank I'm gonna have some tommorrow.

Glad ta see ya stop in again.

For real. :cheers2:

To all of my buds at GP and especially Big Slick and Freakshow "Thank you so much for all the help and good words". Thank you are just words, but from the heart they mean everything. I hope one day to repay you all.

Slick: I got a blue Dillon 550b from Freakshow and its so cool I just sit here lookin at this mangy red Lee and then pullin the handle on the Dillon even though I haven't mounted a conversion kit yet. This thing is a REAL reloader. I'll be workin up loads for it first in 45acp and then 308. This is a smokin machine. Freak has some 45 230 cast bullets I'm gonna get and start it with Win primers and Bulleye. I have a new reloading monitor now that's about 5ft 1 inches high and tough as nails. Funny thing is her other name is Watcher, what a circle that is. She's on my trail now everywhere. She kicked me into the reloading room and put me to work. Can't complain....She won't listen...tough tough lady...She says: baby steps, baby steps..we'll make it..

[chewy]

Hey P195. Sorry ta' hear things been so rough lately. Everybody here supports ya'. I been touch n' go this weekend with internet stuff. Adjustin' to new situations and the world is a difficult task. Apaches and Navajos are cousin tribes, as I'm sure ya' know. So's havin' some kind of Rite of Passage/ceremony to settle warriors back in the real world was always done. Now a lotta' us don't have that option any more, but we can always find our own way of makin' it happen. Sounds like it may be happenin' all on it;
's own already. I'll PM ya' more info on that and how that often wroks. Any life change sucks, but I'm glad you're here and proud of ya' bro.