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[katonk]

I've been a Skeeter fan from way back and always enjoyed his stories in Shooting Times. I actually had the honor of shaking his hand and getting his autograph while he was attending a NRA convention here in Seattle. I remember looking up at him and saying "Man! You sure are a lot taller than the pics in the magazines"!.. .he just stood there and laughed! He was one big guy though! By the way, thanks to Skeeter I got hooked on the 44 special and it's been one of my favorite calibers.
It is an honor to be a member of this fine forum and to have you aboard as well Bart!

 

[ceetee]

Hi, Bart.

Let me be the umpty-seventh person to welcome you to The High Road! I'm another that enjoys reading your stories. There's a feeling of honesty, integrity, and good humor that comes through on every page. Keep up the good work!

 

[SASS#23149]

Another fan of the Skelton's here..

Extending a very big WELCOME to THR.!
Please don't be a stranger.

 

[45crittergitter]

Welcome to THR, Bart. I have at least two of Skeeter's books, and one of yours. Great stuff. Hope you will check back in here from time to time. THR is a great place to hang out!

Best,

 

[El Rocoso]

Mr. Skelton--I'll add my meager bit to the thread by saying that your father had a rare combination of real world experience (in some livlier times), knowledge of his subject matter, true wit, and extraordinary writing skills. Years ago, I went through my old Shooting Times, my shooting compadre's collection, and some another amigo brought me, copied Skeeter's stuff and compiled it for my own edification. I also have both hardbacks and "Skeeter Skelton on Handguns". I somehow missed "Handgun Tales". Of course, I have my 5" Mod. 27 with BearHug Skeeter grips. Every time I get interested in a handgun, I go back through my materials to see if Skeeter had anything to say about it. If he didn't, I feel a bit lost. Every shooter should be required to read his wisdom before being allowed to pick up a firearm.

Please understand that I thoroughly enjoy your writing as well and feel we're blessed to have the next Skelton to add to our knowledge and entertainment!

 

[massad ayoob]

Bart, let me offer one more welcome. Great to see you posting here.

Only met you once, back when you were a lad, when I visited your dad in Deming in the late 70s.

I still miss your father, and I'm glad you're carrying on in his footsteps. I enjoy your work. Best of luck for continued success in the future!

 

[Rgrassi]

Also a Skeeter Skelton fan, he was a reason I got into law enforcement. I spoke to him one time, by telephone, regarding a pair of 4" round butt Speed Sixes he made up. I asked questions regarding the revolvers, intending to emulate some of what he'd done. Then he asked how I got his telephone number, acting somewhat surprised.

I never got to meet him FTF, but met Sally Jim and Evan Quiros at a SHOT Show, where I purchased her book - a collection of Skeeter's best.

Bart, he'd be proud. He was a terrific writer, as you are.

Cordially,


Rich Grassi

 

[bromdenlong]

PinnedAndRecessed:

You're right, it was the ears. I think the bounty was more like 2 cents, though. This was during the Depression.


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found all the buried varmint hides.

No, it was the rabbit ears, wasn't it?

There was a .25 bounty on rabbits, but the local govt didn't want to dispose of rabbit carcasses, so they simply bought the ears.

And Skeeter (and friend) found where the ears were buried.

Or are you thinking of a different story?

Man, I miss his stories.

 

[HankB]

Bart,

I never met your father, but I felt I knew him through his writings.

His articles exhibited the sort of down-to-earth common sense which showed he really knew his subject, unlike all too many of today's crop of gun writers . . . and, for that matter, some of your dad's contemporaries.

Welcome to THR.

 

[mainmech48]

Another "welcome" with fond memories of your late father's wit, humor and wisdom as expressed in his stories, especially the "Me and Joe", "Dobe Grant", and "Jug Johnson" yarns.

I learned a great deal from his articles and columns in "Shooting Times" back in the day, and looked forward to reading them. I thought that you must've been the luckiest kid on the planet when I read "An Old Colt for A Young Buck", not to mention the hunting trips to the Shipp Ranch and elsewhere in the company of men like Cols. Quiros and Askins, Bill Jordan, and of course, Skeeter Skelton.

 

[Ala Dan]

Welcome Bart~!

Your dad was a great man, among many notable men. Besides the ones
you mention, there was also Major George Nonte and Julian Hatcher. All
of these men came out of their era at the top of their game. Thank GOD
for their souls~!

 

[JMusic]

Your Dad's writing and Bill Jordan's were two big influences in my decision to get into LE. Their writings today are still as pertainant as the day they were written. By the way welcome. I read your stories every month. Isn't it funny no matter where your from how the same type of characters seem to pop up both good and bad. Take care
Jim Music

 

[jhco50]

Welcome Bart. I met your father once at an NRA meeting. I introduced myself and he was very friendly. I have always enjoyed his writings of any kind.

I was glad to see you start writing as well and enjoy you as well. Keep it coming.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

Thank you Bart. I enjoy your columns.

Welcome to THR!