Interesting thing just happened to me yesterday.
Not too long ago, a retired couple moved into a home for sale in our community. My parents had met them, and they have been around in the community-- even though they are still in the throughs of Moving Hell. But I haven't had the chance to introduce myself and say hi.
Yesterday, I was returning from the UPS Store to satisfy a trade I made on THR and I saw them both outside unpacking. Because they have a nice privacy screen of unique bamboo, and I am in the process of planting a similar privacy screen, I thought I'd stop by and talk Bamboo.
Though the course of our conversation, I let it slip that I am a strong advocate of the 2nd Amendment. Mr. & Mrs. M. gave each other a "knowing" glance to one another and looked back to me. They explained to me that they are strongly involved in the RKBA struggle and are Range Officers in a shooting range not too far away.
The conversation moved through many areas-- including their offer to assist me in constructing a berm on the range I am putting on my land for private and community use.
We spoke of collections, Concealed carry, books we've read, the D.C handgun ban case, and dark roast coffee.
Both he and his wife are very informed on the legislative actions dealing with the RKBA and are current in the politics that affect it.
After mentioning THR to them, both are joining THR as soon as they have their computer set up (its in ONE of these boxes somewhere!)
I post this as both an introduction-- whatever their screen names will be, but also as a tale of unexpected benefits of taking the time to get to know those around us. I think I am fortunate that I haphazardly gained the friendship of kindred spirits as they become part of my local community. I think that I could have easily missed this chance if I was more worried about the gallon of milk in my back seat and hurried along home.
At any rate, I thought I'd share.
-- John
Not too long ago, a retired couple moved into a home for sale in our community. My parents had met them, and they have been around in the community-- even though they are still in the throughs of Moving Hell. But I haven't had the chance to introduce myself and say hi.
Yesterday, I was returning from the UPS Store to satisfy a trade I made on THR and I saw them both outside unpacking. Because they have a nice privacy screen of unique bamboo, and I am in the process of planting a similar privacy screen, I thought I'd stop by and talk Bamboo.
Though the course of our conversation, I let it slip that I am a strong advocate of the 2nd Amendment. Mr. & Mrs. M. gave each other a "knowing" glance to one another and looked back to me. They explained to me that they are strongly involved in the RKBA struggle and are Range Officers in a shooting range not too far away.
The conversation moved through many areas-- including their offer to assist me in constructing a berm on the range I am putting on my land for private and community use.
We spoke of collections, Concealed carry, books we've read, the D.C handgun ban case, and dark roast coffee.
Both he and his wife are very informed on the legislative actions dealing with the RKBA and are current in the politics that affect it.
After mentioning THR to them, both are joining THR as soon as they have their computer set up (its in ONE of these boxes somewhere!)
I post this as both an introduction-- whatever their screen names will be, but also as a tale of unexpected benefits of taking the time to get to know those around us. I think I am fortunate that I haphazardly gained the friendship of kindred spirits as they become part of my local community. I think that I could have easily missed this chance if I was more worried about the gallon of milk in my back seat and hurried along home.
At any rate, I thought I'd share.
-- John
