From LONG AGO and FAR AWAY - The First Shootists Holidays
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630131610649ed59a2bd18.jpg)
L - R: Bud McDonald-Ron Ptashkin-Jim Taylor-Jerry Danuser-Allen Taylor-Mel ?-John Taffin-Robert Smythe
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630131823649ed61faf620.jpg)
Dick Casull shooting his cool little .22 Magnum machine gun.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630131906649ed64aeb5cf.jpg)
L-R..Rear: Robert Smythe-Phil Johnston-Allen Taylor-Mike Venturino-John Taffin-Deacon Deason-Ron Ptashkin-Dick Casull
Front: Brian Pearce-Phil Johnston's son-Bud McDonald-Jim Taylor-Dave Andrews-Jerry Danuser and his son.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132327649ed74feec2d.jpg)
Some of the ladies from Freedom Arms showing the boys how to shoot a 454.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132408649ed778add32.jpg)
Allen Taylor knocking down silhouettes.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132510649ed7b6e9f12.jpg)
John Taffin-John Linebaugh-Brian Pearce-Dick Casull
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132620649ed7fc18aa8.jpg)
Dick Casull and Allen Taylor. Robert Smythe in the background.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132721649ed839797dd.jpg)
Allen Taylor shooting cans in the air.
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630132803649ed8639c1f2.jpg)
I think this is The Second Shootists Banquet. L-R: Deacon Deason-Jim Taylor-Allen Taylor-Paco Kelly-Bud McDonald-Ron Ptashkin-John Taffin
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630133111649ed91fbc448.jpg)
L-R: Bob Baker?-Jerry Danuser-Bill Grover
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630133205649ed95543abf.jpg)
Jim Taylor learning about 454 Casull's.
--
Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.
From LONG AGO and FAR AWAY - The First Shootists Holidays
WONDERFUL MEMORIES! MEL WAS MEL SNIDER. IN THE FIRST PICTURE ONLY FOUR OF US LEFT.
I had forgotten his last name. Lots of old friends now gone.
Who is gonna turn out the lights after we're gone?
--
Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.
I had forgotten his last name. Lots of old friends now gone.
WE ARE THE LIGHTS!
We Are The Lights!
![[image]](images/uploaded/20230630163330649f03dae5ab5.jpg)
--
Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.
Thank You
by Dave B 
, Alamogordo New Mexico, Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:02 (515 days ago) @ JimT
While it makes me sad to think of those not with us any longer, and the joy I found reading, and seeing of the experiences. I am thankful that all of you have shared with us.
Dave
From LONG AGO and FAR AWAY - The First Shootists Holidays
by Fivegunner , LOWELL Mi., Saturday, July 01, 2023, 07:45 (514 days ago) @ JimT
Great Pidture`s Jim, could you tell me what year it was???