Aging
Tonight I went outside at 5:30PM EST... still daylight here.... barely.
I pulled a pistol out from my holster and fired at a 100 yard steel target. It is 12" X 18"".
I happened to hit 6 out of 6 hits on the target.... a miracle to me at this age.
For the record I used a "small" gun... a Ruger GP100.... 4" barrel.... .357 Magnum... Federal 158Gr SJFP.
Today... at 10:30 AM I turned 70 years old.
It has been fun. I will continue what I have done all these years until I can do so no more.
A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with leukemia. It was a shock but what can one do?
I prayed.... and it helped..... I am sure it helped..... beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I will continue to send those rounds downrange until the Lord takes me home.
Y'all enjoy these days... for they are precious.
6
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by Murphy 
, Friday, January 11, 2019, 21:03 (2080 days ago) @ Big Six
Happy birthday 6!
Glad your eyesight it holding up. I'm starting to favor longer barrels these days. It may just be my glasses, but those shorter tubes are getting harder to hit with at any distance.
Very sorry to hear about your leukemia. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Murphy
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by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Friday, January 11, 2019, 21:52 (2080 days ago) @ Big Six
Congrats on the birthday. Sorry about the illness but sounds like you have not let it get you down. The Lord can do wonderful things. Keep enjoying His gift of life.
Happy Birthday! Good shooting! Sorry to hear about the
by Hobie 
, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, January 12, 2019, 06:06 (2079 days ago) @ Big Six
leukemia.
My father-in-law and aunt had chronic lymphocytic leukemia (IIRC) and like the less aggressive form of prostate cancer was not a big deal with treatment. It was not their worst problem! I hope you have that form of the disease.
I think you did great with the revolver! Seems that you are maintaining your skills well despite the seemingly inevitable changes to eyesight.
I hope you have many more birthdays you can celebrate in this manner!
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Sincerely,
Hobie
ENJOY EVERY DAY WITH FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FIREARMS
I AM AT MILEPOST 80
Happy birthday JT.
by Fivegunner , LOWELL Mi., Saturday, January 12, 2019, 16:38 (2079 days ago) @ SIXGUNNER
May you have many more, And GOD BLESS.
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by Creeker , Hardwoods, Saturday, January 12, 2019, 09:26 (2079 days ago) @ Big Six
May the Lord give you grace for leukemia & the road ahead. Keep banging that steel.
It's hard to argue with JT's comment...
by rob , Saturday, January 12, 2019, 21:57 (2079 days ago) @ Big Six
And the priorities are in the right order too. I enjoy your posts Big Six. Keep fighting the good fight and Happy Birthday:)