...to start planning this years Confabulation of Respected Savage Idolizers, otherwise known the world over as "The Rendezvous". The dates have been set: August 19,20,21 in the Year of Our Lord, 2022. Same venue in Noxen, Pennsylfarmia as before.

Y'all know the drill - show up with your blankie and teddy bear, whatever Savages you wish to share, and your appetite, and be prepared to participate in what has become one of the best darned weekends of gunning debauchery, er, camaraderie to be found anywhere in these United States. Those of you who have attended in the past will agree, please, your checks will go out in tomorrow's mail.

One change from last year: Joe Martin has agreed to wear clothes this time. Whew.

That's why I haven't made the last two. Bunking with Joe. Sheesh.

LOL

too far away, have fun!

Liar, maybe shorts, and T-Shirt.

Tell the truth! You're just afraid on my wife and her double bit Plumb Cruiser.

I guess I should tell the rest of the story. When I invited Roy to stay with us, the kids said, "Dad, you've got to stop inviting strangers off the internet to sleep in our House. They might be ax murderers". I said to them, "Oh, come on, you saw Mom's Valentines day present. She is the ax murder!" Just look at that smile.

Feel lucky to have made it out alive.

#countingblessings

#coldbloodedkiller


Still, no more Joe cruising around the house naked for me, I'm out.

Ah, c'mon fellas. Joe ain't that dangerous when he's dressed. (Although come to think of it I've never seen him with long pants and socks except in the depths of deer season. I don't think he actually owns a pair of jeans. Or a single bitted axe for that matter.) His wife on the other hand is very formidable, but in a sweet kind of way!

#enabler

Y'all see the kind of stuff y'all miss by not coming to a Rendezvous? The only reason Prince Philip won't be here again this year is, well, he's dead.

Man I wish I could go every year. No way I'll bow down the the govt mandates and covid BS to fly anymore. All the best you east coasters.

Four weeks today…..

Still time, Roy. Heck, you could walk here in a month.

I see Keith backed out.

Very sorry to see that.

So you are going to capitulate to the govt and let them ruin your fun for the rest of your life?

If that is the case, they win, you lose....

Only place I'd fly is Mongolia. Unscratched itch.

No problem, we go right through there. Oops, that's Monongahela.

Ok, Mr. Wrong Way Corrigan. Monongahela is in SW corner of PA, the exact opposite direction we go to Noxen.

Greyhound Bus? Train? (Actually a cross-country train trip is pretty appealing.) You know how handy an 1899 Takedown would be for traveling on those conveyances, so no excuses.

Or, just stand out at the on-ramp with a gun slung over your shoulder and your thumb out. Should get a lot of attention....

Might even manage to hitch an escorted ride from the police... probably not to Pennsyltucky, though 😉

We are less than a month away from the Savage Rendezvous!! I have 2 more beds available if anyone wants to come. We have over 40 people coming so far, you dont want to miss it!!

Joe

We're gonna need a bigger boat!!

You guys sure know how to have fun.

We try! Lol

Be sure to bring elastic waist band drawers. You will swell over the weekend.

And elastic bras, those of you who wear them.

I'm out again, have appointment at U of M, on Friday the 26, I have to make.

The dates are the 19,20,21 John.

Yes, but I have a little secret. I'm not taking the direct route. I'm taking a scenic route and hope to pick up a minty 284 with a lever safety. Then home in on Noxen.

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Dang it Roy, I hate it when people make me think. I looked at so many 99’s that day I got confused which was which. It’s an F. So if Winchester came out with the 284 in 63 I guess it’s a post mill. Now I wonder what the late 50’s gun was, 308, 243? Oh well, so much for the side trip. I think he still has several 1899’s left. I’ll have to call and see what he has left?

Please heed thy own advice, Jeff! (Or do I gotta drive up there and fetch you? Up for a bombing run down state in an MG?!)

...thine own.." And Yes, You are probably right Gary! This year might be my chance, if I can find the back door to this rabbit hole I'm stuck in.

Thou art correct!

I have you penciled in Jeff. Looking forward to talking again.

Anyone have a Savage SMLE? I'll bring some mil-spec ball to share (and I'll bring my Ross 303 Brit for competition)

Just got rid of my Savage SMLE.

Strictly speaking, a No.4 MkI, Savage-made or not, isn't a SMLE.

That's a metric sh*t ton of .303 ball ammo! "I say, Sergeant O'Jeff, have the squadies set the sights on their Smellies for 600 yards and prepare to give those Huns a taste of ten rounds rapid. On my command - fire!"

I’d like to see the Ross, whether it’s smelly or not?

I keep asking individuals if they have a couple rounds of 444 Marlin for my project? If anyone going to the Rendezvous or Fest has a couple I could beg, borrow, or steal, could you bring them?

Fired brass would be best, thanks.

COUNT DOWN! 10 more days till I gain 10 lbs.