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That's just terrible news. I always liked Bob. Lots of knowledge. I usually offer condolences to the family in threads like this, although today I kind of feel like I belong in the "grieving" group.
Gone but not forgotten. I'm sure we'll be re-reading his posts for years as new 'fire members dig up old threads on immortal topics.
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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That's just terrible news. I always liked Bob. Lots of knowledge. I usually offer condolences to the family in threads like this, although today I kind of feel like I belong in the "grieving" group.
Gone but not forgotten. I'm sure we'll be re-reading his posts for years as new 'fire members dig up old threads on immortal topics. Bob had a lot of friends here. It's alright to grieve during this great loss. Him and I used to text back and forth, plus thousands of PM's. I know I, and many here, lost a good friend today. He will be missed!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Always always enjoyed his knowledge. RIP Bob
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Enjoyed his posts and will miss his wisdom.
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RIP Bob. You will be missed.
Geo
"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
Thomas Jefferson
GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon!
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It was largely Bob's posts (and a couple other members') that inspired me to build a 7mm Mashburn. The way that Bob was posting here up until yesterday, I never would have guessed that his health was ailing.
RIP Bob. Like Allen Day, your contribution here was immense.
Some shooting knowledge: Don't stand in front of the muzzle. Some hunting knowledge: Too much noise ruins the hunt.
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So sorry to hear this sad news.
R.I.P. Bob.
Make the most of each day. Life is short.
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NRA
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I read this yesterday and didn't know what to say, still don't really. I knew Bob a little bit, having met him a few years back. We seemed to run the gun shop/gun show loop around here and I'd run into him here and there. And like others, we had exchanged phone calls and texts over the years. He was always the man in person he appeared to be here at the fire. I'm going to miss our conversations and reading your posts Bob. RIP friend.
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Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.
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Shocked to hear this news. Like so many members here I also called him friend. We talked of bass fishing and 7mms often. He shall be missed.
Condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Bob.
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Very sorry to hear this, we miss you already Bob.
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Sad news... Bob will be missed for sure. Prayers sent.
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Sorry to hear this...Another Campfire Member gone to the big campfire in the sky....
was just exchanging PMs with him 3 weeks ago or so....
condolences and blessings to his family at this difficult time...
Go with God Bob!
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
“Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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Very sorry about this. He was a great asset to the forum. Always enjoyed reading his posts. RIP Bob
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Always enjoyed reading his posts, he was a bright spot in a lot of the nonsense on here. May the good Lord bless and keep him and give comfort to his family.
A true gentleman who enjoyed his hunting and fishing and sharing time with is family and friends. He will be missed by all.
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When its time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to get on Noah's Arc... and brother, it is starting to rain!
The chair is against the wall.
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Always enjoyed reading his posts, he was a bright spot in a lot of the nonsense on here. May the good Lord bless and keep him and give comfort to his family. Well said! ....... I liked Bob's humour.
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Bob always insisted on a mid-day nap while hunting. RIP buddy! ![[Linked Image]](http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/whelen_nut/2015-12-02%2014.09.55.jpg)
'Tis far better to walk alone than to follow a crowd going the wrong way.
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 A bright spot in the day. Jerry
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Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!
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A bright spot in the day. Jerry Yes indeed. I never met Bob, but always enjoyed his posts and exchanged PM's with him a time or two. I have never seen any pics of him until now-thank you, everyone that posted photos!
"For joy of knowing what may not be known we take the golden road to Samarkand."
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