I'll preface this by saying it's scope related so I'm posting it here but a mod can feel free to move to member feedback if they feel the need.
As some of you know, I just recently discovered modern precision airguns after an extended hiatus from shooting. Even with my former military shooting background, I felt like a doe-eyed newb... you lot were all so smart and I was stoopid. That's how I felt (what's a din300, what's bspp, a regulator, etc.) but the members here were quite welcoming and helpful.
So about a month ago, I was in the market for another scope and after watching some youtube vids, I sent a pm to that JoeWayneRhea bloke. He sends me an answer but he must hate typing because he adds his cell number and says "gimme a call." So I do. Now I'm no "people person" by any stretch of the imagination. That's the antithesis to what I am which is fine, I've accepted it over the years. But back to this phone call, after the initial greeting and jerking each other's chains over our respective southern accents (Carolina is clearly superior), we began to talk. And we talked... and talked... and talked. I'm not sure if he even remembers the call now but the only reason it eventually ended was due to his phone battery dying.
He answered every scope question I tossed his way and if he didn't know the answer, he said... (wait for it) "I don't know".
This guy is one of the most down-to-earth, friendly and helpful humans I've encountered so far. I've come to realize this forum has quite a few like that, they'll bend over backwards to help, teach and advise. Anyway, here's to you Joe. I hadn't forgotten the call, it just took me a while to bring it up and in case you're wondering, the topic title is a hat tip to the old Joe Walsh song, "Life's been good". Cheers buddy and if you ever make it to N Carolina, look me up.
cho
As some of you know, I just recently discovered modern precision airguns after an extended hiatus from shooting. Even with my former military shooting background, I felt like a doe-eyed newb... you lot were all so smart and I was stoopid. That's how I felt (what's a din300, what's bspp, a regulator, etc.) but the members here were quite welcoming and helpful.
So about a month ago, I was in the market for another scope and after watching some youtube vids, I sent a pm to that JoeWayneRhea bloke. He sends me an answer but he must hate typing because he adds his cell number and says "gimme a call." So I do. Now I'm no "people person" by any stretch of the imagination. That's the antithesis to what I am which is fine, I've accepted it over the years. But back to this phone call, after the initial greeting and jerking each other's chains over our respective southern accents (Carolina is clearly superior), we began to talk. And we talked... and talked... and talked. I'm not sure if he even remembers the call now but the only reason it eventually ended was due to his phone battery dying.
He answered every scope question I tossed his way and if he didn't know the answer, he said... (wait for it) "I don't know".
This guy is one of the most down-to-earth, friendly and helpful humans I've encountered so far. I've come to realize this forum has quite a few like that, they'll bend over backwards to help, teach and advise. Anyway, here's to you Joe. I hadn't forgotten the call, it just took me a while to bring it up and in case you're wondering, the topic title is a hat tip to the old Joe Walsh song, "Life's been good". Cheers buddy and if you ever make it to N Carolina, look me up.
cho
