My Father is 82 years old

[Burnsy]

He bought the gun on the bottom of this picture today. His is a Smith & Wesson MP15. Mine on the top is a Wyndham Flat top with a Mepro. I cleaned both after shooting and the are lubed. Today was a good day. We made freedom ring. Loudly.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

That's great!

 

[Bigtanker]

 

[Burnsy]

Thanks all. His good days are getting few and far between. He doesn't feel so good sometimes lately. Today was a good day.

 

[GunSlinger]

He bought the gun on the bottom of this picture today. His is a Smith & Wesson MP15. Mine on the top is a Wyndham Flat top with a Mepro. I cleaned both after shooting and the are lubed. Today was a good day. We made freedom ring. Loudly.

absolutely outstanding!!!

 

[Burnsy]

I don't usually get all touchy feels but he had a spunk in him today that I don't think is going to occur again much in the future. Today was such a good day. We stood side by side and obliterated the target in gun fire in what seemed like a cadence. My old man and I were never the hugging sort but with his age I really wanted to. I didn't but he sat and talked to me while I cleaned his new rifle. That was nice.

 

[warthog]

Very Cool! My Dad is 86 but now and then does buy me a firearm, just not that often.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Is this his 1st AR???

 

[jd4320t]

Great day for sure. Don't miss another chance to hug him.

 

[Mark 1911]

Congratulations to your dad on his 82nd and to both of you for celebrating by exercising our great heritage!

 

[patience0830]

I don't usually get all touchy feels but he had a spunk in him today that I don't think is going to occur again much in the future. Today was such a good day. We stood side by side and obliterated the target in gun fire in what seemed like a cadence. My old man and I were never the hugging sort but with his age I really wanted to. I didn't but he sat and talked to me while I cleaned his new rifle. That was nice.

The past and the future are both real. The present is just an illusory line between them. This doesn't mean it should be wasted, but seized and the life squeezed out of it. Just as you did with your Dad this day.
I agree with not skipping the hugs. Sit down today and write him a letter telling him how much it meant to you. I guarantee you'll find it among his effects when he leaves us for the next world.

 

[2A_Tom]

Cherish the moment as you say there may not be many more. Let him know how much you enjoyed his fellowship.

 

[rob63]

It sounds like you already appreciate the time you get to spend with him. Awesome!

 

[Bennettjh]

Good for both of you! Nothing can take away those memories.

 

[Riflemen14]

The Perfect day!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BugI02]

Awesome. Of days like that are made the memories you'll cherish of him

 

[gary1960Pwrcruz]

Man that is Awesome! I think you and your dad will have lots more great days! Just keep taking him out to play. Now how do I get my son to clean my guns.

 

[BugI02]

Remind him they'll be his someday?

 

[SpiritClump]

Very nice! Was that a birthday present?

 

[Burnsy]

Sorry to the delayed response. No. I did buy him an very nice Sig 1911 for Christmas but he called me out of the blue for advice and to take him to a LGS. He bought the AR with his own money.