Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters I'll ask Craig Boddington to join us here.

Hey Ken,



He likes the 350 Mag so he'd be fine pullin up a stump in my barely qualified opinion.



What worries me though is if he starts spoutin off that Remington actions suck or sumpthin like that. We'd have to put him straight on that if it happened. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I think Craig would be a welcome addition to the campfire and thankfully we have Rick Bin and Mr. Howell to moderate. The quote above I hope, is not a harbinger of things to come, not because he doesn't like 700s (he does, I don't) but I'm sure sooner or later, he'll say something that somebody doesn't agree with. What happened over on AR was indeed pitiful and although not indicative of most of us "internet" folks, it certainly soured many. jorge

Jorge - sir - I believe 350 Mag meant that firmly tounge in cheek.

Now a stickied "24hrcf" dictionary is gonna be needed sooner or later as we do have our own vocabulary.

SUCKS, BLOWS, BITES, Leupy, ect.

Ok, I'll try again.

Hey Ken <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />, What worries me though is if he starts spoutin off that Remington actions suck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />or sumpthin like that. We'd have to put him straight on that if it happened. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

This really does seem to be the only hunting board that I have found on which the majority of folks are polite, civil and genuinely interested in exchange of knowlege and opinions. I do agree that AR seems to offer the best example of mindless babble interspersed with rather frequent low brow flame wars.

Teal: Yes, even I caught the tongue-in-cheek sentiment, but you KNOW what I was trying to say. As for the "language", frankly I don't like it, particularly the purposely-for-effect mis-spelled words ( like "boolits" for example). I have enough of that every day from people that aren't trying to assasinate the english language. jorge

Yes I know what you mean. I just don't think this particular forum will fall into what happened to CB over on AR.



Rick moderates very well.



I don't mind the language (I do have to read somethings a few times tho <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) I don't really come here for a purely academic discussion - but for the entertainment value as well. On a cost per giggle and pure fun basis - this has quite a few things beat.

I understand perfectly. I realize the problem is on my end. Just getting old and cranky. jorge

Well if thats cranky - I hope I grow old as gracefuly. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Now Teal, that is a great idea. It certainly took me a while to figure out some of the talk when I first wandered up to the fire. But where are we gonna find somebody with enough time to do that in huntin season? Now if somebody went and did a belly flop on a stick or somethin like that, and bust a few ribs and was laid up and restricted to puzzlin over disa$$embled smoke poles rather than usin them, I could see how we could get it done. But otherwise, who's got the time?



All of us contributing to a Big old Stickied version is perhaps an alternative to achieve the same thing. It appears the ribs on a stick option may be the more likely lunch though, at the moment. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />



Now combinin the two options might lead you to Paradise sort of, but as far as I'm concerned, to do it that way really SUCKS!

Ken Howell--

Just found this; been away a couple of days. Thank you for offering to invite him. I would be surprised if he got anything but an even handed reception here. I personally would extend a warm welcome as you might surmise from my (the other) Boddington post.

GDV

I for one respect Craig both for his personal opinions on his experiences in Hunting and Shooting and the willingness to admit when he may have been wrong,and last but not least his service to our country.A good man always admits when he was or could have been wrong as Craig and Mule deer and many others on and off this forum.

I for one would like to hear more from Charlie Sisk and his opinions and answers.Busy and successful men probably don't want the internet and resposnes that go with it.He is another that is quick to point out his mistakes or opinions may have been off a hair, and I respect that imencelly.(So I can't spell).

Good idea Ken.....Jayco.

Yes, ask General Boddington to join us, and say, "pretty please"! There is no one in the industry that I admire and respect more than he. Of course I don't always agree with his views, but his opinions are always humbly stated and apparently based on honesty and experience. He would make a valuable addition.

Just e-mailed Craig my personal invitation to join us.
Haven't had time for a response to come back, of course.

I would enjoy having CB here. I met him once briefly at a show in Denver. Seems like a nice guy, and he's definitely "been there, done that" when it comes to hunting ad shooting. Jim.......

PS: Here it is (below).



FWIW, I don't worry that we'll insult Craig away from regular visits here � I worry that if we don't use a little judgement, discretion, and restraint, we'll wear him out. Let's not forget that although he's outstandingly prolific, he already has a lot of big cups to fill. Let's never forget (if he joins us here) that our cup is an add-on for Craig, and filling it is not an obligation.

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Hi, Craig!



A few years back, I agreed to go along with several guys' request that Rick Bin start a new 24-Hour Campfire forum, "Ask Ken Howell." A bit later, I noticed that John Barsness, Steve Timm, and Tom Turpin were looking-in occasionally, so I asked Rick to rechristen the forum "Ask the Gunwriters," which he did. No one was more delighted than I was to see it become, in effect, the "Ask John Barsness" forum. A few other writers � some I know, some I don't � have further enriched our company and our dialogues. Unfortunately, friend John has to leave us to spend more time doing Q&A for the Handloader and Rifle web sites.



Your name comes-up often in the threads about favorite gun writers, almost always with positive connotations, so I know very well that with the possible exception of a few constipated coprophages, our guys regard you as highly (well, almost, anyway!) as I do.



So I'd take it as a great personal favor if you'd join us as a regular on the "Ask the Gunwriters" forum. I know that you've posted a few times on the "Big Game" and "African Big Game" forums in the past � what I'm asking you to do is something quite different.



Here's how I suggest that you go about it �



� Do not announce yourself unless you just want to (to acknowledge my request or the guys' waiting welcome, for example). If you like, read this thread and respond if and however you like: https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads...p;vc=1&nt=2



� "Tune-in" to "Ask the Gunwriters" and read the threads that interest you and respond to any that inspire you to answer.



� Use any "name" that you like � "Craig Boddington," "CB," "Craig B," "Ol' Jarhead," "Corps to the Core," whatever. I go by "Ken Howell" there, not by any of the noms de plume that I've used in the past. John Barsness is "Mule Deer;" Steve Timm is "Dogzapper;" Tom Turpin is "Tsquare;" Richard Mann is "Whitetail;" a former screenwriter in Boise is "Lean Wolf," for example. The guys usually discern who's talking to 'em, no matter how AKA, and many of us check the user profiles to put a real-world name to anyone using a cryptic screen name.



You'll find, I think, a few pretty nice personal rewards and insights as a participant (active or passive) in our discussions.



I sincerely hope that you'll join us for at least a while.



No need to answer this e-mail specifically. When you join us, I'll know.



All the best to you 'n' yourn, now 'n' ever!



Ken Howell

Mr. Howell,

I appreciate and support your efforts to get Craig Boddington on here. Thanks and hopefully we'll hear from his soon.

Craig says that he likes our forum and will try to come aboard from time to time ...
but
... he has the old familiar problem with the conflict between
(a) the finitude of time available
and
(b) the never-ending increase in demanding, pressing projects � which include one just like the one that's taking friend JB away from us: his employer's web site.

So we may hear from him now 'n' then but mustn't count on it.

Craig Boddington is a class act! I called Petersen's many years ago on a Saturday. I was going to inquire about an article I had read many months before that I was sure was in Hunting. Craig Boddington answered the phone and listened to what I was trying to find out. He knew of the article and the author but it wasn't from Hunting. He discussed the article with me a bit and even gave me the author�s phone number. Here's a guy who will answer the phone on a Saturday, is knowledgeable about other mags garden variety articles , and will spend the extra time helping you get a hold of a competitors writer. I wish I would have had the presence of mind to acquit myself a bit better. From the moment he answered the phone and identified himself, I was in awe babbling like a tenth grade school girl sitting next to the captain of the football team. I couldn't believe how nice, sincere, interested and helpful he was.

I believe you can tell a lot from little brushes like this and Boddington ranks tops in my book.