Ralph's Place

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My normal full disertation on my view of the trip is forthcoming when I can see again and think clearly! Frank was a pleasure to met, Ralph was very interested in all aspects (he made the breakfast, viewing, lunch, and the GT dinner party) GT was a wonder! Hugh WOWED us all with his BABYS, (man get on the list as long as you are behind me!!!!hheheheh) they were really nice and he has got that barrel taper down! Nancy was a gracious host! John D was a little hyper but he was concerned about flying into home with 2' of snow on the runway, a well founded fear. A super guy that I would have loved to talk to more! (he has bought some cherry WEapons that will really dress up the main page this next year) GT sent me home with his NAVY shooter to reblue (that will be a nice project) Mavin was his normal self and I had a great time listening to German Marching music and talking about all aspects of collecting. He has some real interesting and great insights into World War II and the weapons and solidering that went on there! A GREAT friend! Well more on this tomoorow or a little further down the road. One thing we talked about was more NAPCA memebers are starting to surface on the forum. Don Hallock, Bob Tracy and others! I think this will add another dimension to the forum that will be very benefitial to us all! I am tired but very very happy! How lucky I was to find that Polictical Leaders Holster at Ralph's! He knew what I like and we got that puppy secured and taken out of the general area, before one of you great guys beat me to it! I was well pleased as I have been looking for it! He still has that Luger I want, I will buy it the next time I go there! Ralph Shattuck is a great guy and a pleasure to see each time I go done there! His health is imporoving much from last Fall, all to the good of Luger collectors! Bis Spaeter! Theodor Gruen