[color=red] Someone had a wonderful Christmas, once upon a time...[/color]

[Real1]

I.....

definitely thought about the possibility of coming to a convention and joining the VCCC, Charlie. This vacuum hobby is fairly new for me...but not vacuums. I never had any idea that people actually collected them. I knew some vacuum salesmen that had many, but never considered it to be a viable hobby all on its own. As witnessed here, I was sorely mistaken!

Thank you for the convention invite and the wonderful exchange, as well.;-)

Kevin

 

[tolivac]

Looked at the picture again-sure enough Win'97 shotgun.Good shotgun even today.Used one while hunting years ago-ducks and pheasents-worked well.Borrowed it from a freind.Was also used for a lot of dump rat and plinking sessions.Examine the picture carefully and you see the tell tale ext hammer.Was used in both WW1 and WW2 as a guard gun and "trench sweeping" duties.

 

[luxman107]

Definately reminds me of the trees of my childhood including the c 7 lights the old style blinds with the cloth behind..The star brite ornements on the tree..Fantastic picture

 

[Real1]

It's....

a "Christmas Story" moment for sure. Ralphie & his family would be proud.;-)

 

[tolivac]

Has Ralphie grown up-he gets the Win 97 shotgun and the Johnson outboard motor!Is the boat for the motor waiting in the garage on its trailer?Hope Ralphie saved his Red Ryder BB rifle-the orig ones are collectors items-quite valueable!