This new crushed me. Ernie was a guy who went way above and beyond for friends. He was one of the first people online in the shooting community to "adopt" me. (He and FS2KSTD ) Ernie was my biggest enabler. In fact he once held a few signed blank checks of mine in the safe. That way I can buy guns of interest that came in the shop. Eventually he just gave me credit. It kills me that I got so busy with personal bullshit and sight stuff that we went a while without talking. Sure wish I got one more laugh with him. My favorite story. Ernie: "Drew when did you start running ads for an escort service?" Me: "Ernie those ads are based on your internet browsing history" Ernie: "Damn Chuck using my computer again" To this day Im convinced My Browning High Power came from Ernies private collection and did not just happen to come in the shop when I was looking for a pristine Belgium High Power
Like everything else we enjoy this is another expensive sport if you dive in deep. I should add Im very close with my local dealer. He too is enabler like a nice guy who works at a pawn shop in FL.
No guitars, a few lenses and a camera body though. Honestly though a lot, nearly all of my spending money has gone to helping someone near and dear to me.
I ride so much I bought a second bike so others could come with me. I got tired of their department store bike breaking on the trail. The green bike is my primary