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[MissouriKid87]

Sorry I been busy with work and then I losta brother-in-law to cancer this month. Then I decided to quit when the owners decided to mess with my schedule and amount of hours I'd get, not to mention they had two different schedules made up. I decided to open up a blackpowder shop here in Missouri so I'll be working from home it's a long road but it's better than sitting around.

[Uncle Russ]

MK87, Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother in law.
Still yet, I am glad you're going to open up your own shop.
You've been missed around here, so don't let it take all of your time.
 

Uncle Russ...

[rollingb]

Good luck and best wishes MissouriKid.  

[Bigsmoke]

Missouri Kid,
Again, add my condolences to the others.  Tough to loose close relatives.

As Bill Ruger told me once, "I wish you all the success you can possibly handle."
It's pretty exciting to open a black powder business.  Of course, one of the problems of running it out of your house is that people expect you to always be available to them.  But it can be a very rewarding experience, as well.  I know, I have run two or three or four businesses like that, so, been there, done that.  Started doing that in the early 70's, finished a couple of years ago.  Did rendezvous sales, straight retail, wholesale and manufacturing.  Seen all sides of the muzzleloading world.  Absolutely fantastic.  Didn't ever make a ton of $$$ at it, but met some of the finest people in the world.
Give me a shout if you would like to ask anything about it.  Maybe I can help you out somehow.
John

[Ohio Joe]

Sorry to hear of your loss, it's always hard. Went through this myself just not to long ago with the passing of a very dear friend, Jim Potter.  He was Nebraska's Senior Historian and he and his wife spent many years at the Chadron Fur Trade Museum, Gail running the place, and Jim operating his office out of there. He was one of the best and a close friend I shot with many a years not only here locally at our club, but a a couple state shoots as well.

Rondo, you may have known Jim.

It's important to carry on and do what you feel you need to do and do the thing you enjoy as those who pass on would want that.

Good luck in your next adventure. I'm sure you will do fine.

[rollingb]

Yes Joe,.... I met Jim back in either 2002 or 2003, he was a very interesting person to talk to, sure am sorry to hear of his passing.

[MissouriKid87]

Missouri Kid,
Again, add my condolences to the others.  Tough to loose close relatives.

As Bill Ruger told me once, "I wish you all the success you can possibly handle."
It's pretty exciting to open a black powder business.  Of course, one of the problems of running it out of your house is that people expect you to always be available to them.  But it can be a very rewarding experience, as well.  I know, I have run two or three or four businesses like that, so, been there, done that.  Started doing that in the early 70's, finished a couple of years ago.  Did rendezvous sales, straight retail, wholesale and manufacturing.  Seen all sides of the muzzleloading world.  Absolutely fantastic.  Didn't ever make a ton of $$$ at it, but met some of the finest people in the world.
Give me a shout if you would like to ask anything about it.  Maybe I can help you out somehow.
John

Thanks John right now its all in the paperwork to get it filed to go legal.

[Riley/MN]

My condolences as well, Kid. Best wishes for the new business!

[sse]

I wish you the best moving forward...!

[MissouriKid87]

Well due to needing a ATF Explosive License I won't be selling the powder as of yet but I can sell everything else, including the firearms.