More Participants in the Ahlman's Gun Show

 What wonderful participants.

We have a jester!  He was hilarious!  

We have..Chester from Gunsmoke!  OK.  Maybe he isn't Chester.  But he was having so much fun in his hillbilly role!

And we need a country music persona, too!

Well done to all of you!

Participants of the Ahlman's Shooter Show.

 I really do enjoy the costumes that various people wear to the show.  They take a lot of time to get "just right".   And they are entertaining!

Am Observant Participant

The young lady below was sitting by herself while her friends were observing some shooting event.  She was quite stunning with the sun shining on her.  So, I approached and asked to take her photo.  I always ask.  

 Thank you so much!  It was lovely chatting with you.   But wear hearing protection!  It is noisy at Alman's during the shooter show!

Food at the Gun Show

Meet the gentlemen selling a great lunch, including some fantastic spicy beef sticks!  

Thanks for the free sample!  It was great!

Honey of All Flavors

 This gentleman was selling honey.   Not just the normal, run of the mill, honey.  ALL KINDS of honey!  Even Root Beer flavored honey.  That's got to be good!

More from Alman's Gun Show

 

I appear to have lost my list of names that match to photos.  SIGH.

But I do recall this gentleman was trying to get me to sign up for something!  OK, that isn't very helpful. 

But here he is!  I liked his smile and disposition,

Ahlman's Shooter Show: Continued

The following gentlemen were most helpful to those wanting to shoot the old muskets.  And they were busy with cleaning and loading!

 

Alman's Shooter Show: Musket Fire is FUN

OK, I know this may not be everyone's cup of tea.   But, musket fire using black powder is pretty cool.  I don't want to do it!   But it sure was fun to watch.  

If you are wondering what is burning out of the muzzle, it is the black powder that is still burning as it propels through the barrel. 

And the smoke is pretty cool, too. 

Back to the Alman's Shooter Show

 Who doesn't love mortars and the mortar crew!

Yes...that is a melon!

2023 Christmas

 I normally post an image of a warm fire burning outside in the snow, low light conditions.   I always find it peaceful.  But today I am posting an image of my father, as a young boy, who passed away on Dec 23rd.  He nearly got to 96 yrs old.  

It was his time.   He was a good father.  He was a good man.  He was kind, gentle, compassionate, and giving.

The world could use more like him.

Rest in peace, Dad