Gary has always told me to live for no regrets.

He's always urged me to take lots of photos and GO. Go on those trips and do things while you can. Spend a little money to invest in a new memory, you will not miss it very long. I truly appreciate that. Good memories are precious things.

GNR has a kinship to old .22's of his youth. Store brands made by Marlin and High Standard. He has collected some in his long age, and enjoys them obviously. I really enjoy when he writes of his times with them.

From my youth I remember the old Remington 552 Speedmaster rifle I was handed down. Grandpaw gave me his old Stevens 5100 16 ga. double and a couple boxes of purple Federals. The little Ruger Bearcat my dad let me carry all over. My first .22 cartridges were Super-X in yellow and red boxes, then they changed to white with a red X. I had a good setup for a young boy, perhaps not the best, but they are now burned into my memories. It's good to have some now. I get them out and enjoy, remembering the feel, sounds, and even smells of some good shooting times. Mostly it conjures up fine times with family and friends. Some no longer around, a part of the Blessing of gaining years I figure. One day memories, photos of good times will be your most precious possessions. Gary is right.

I figure I'm not alone in this enjoyable remembrance, something we all might share.