[devils son in law]

Well...since we can't all gather to pay our respects to our good friend Roger, let's take a little time and shoot a round in his honor. Kind of a 21 gun salute from all over the world.

This weekend, take some time to shoot a few rounds in Old Miser's memory. Feel free to post a picture or video and also add anything from your interactions with that truly great guy, Roger Adams.

 

[Quercusuber]

I sure will...

Great idea, Devils

Although I'm not too prone in posting vídeos (don't have yet the necessary skills), I'll try to take some photos.

Too bad we didn't had the time to make a trade, or else I would shoot with one of his slingshots.

Rest In Peace, dear sir.

Q

 

[Ibojoe]

I’m in Jake

 

[Tree Man]

I'm in as well

 

[Flatband]

Excellent!

 

[StringSlap]

So tonight I put bands on my newly made chalice and my plan was to shoot it in memory of Old Miser and join this thread. I usually use 7/8 straight SS black, or same cut TBG and shoot marbles. For some reason I put 3/4 SS black on the chalice, which isn't the best with marbles so I knew I would be using 3/8 steel. I opened my Altoids tin of vinegar patina steel shot and right there in the middle was one bright and shiny one. I thought to myself "Well hello there Old Miser!" Took it out, shot it and put it back.

 

[Alfred E.M.]

You bet Jake, we'll never forget him ... what a guy.

 

[MakoPat]

Jake, this is so brilliant.

I was wishing we could do something, but I could think of what

This is perfect.

PS- StringSlap that is very cool.

 

[Covert5]

Great idea bro!!! I was also thinking of something we can all do! I'm in!

 

[Quercusuber]

So tonight I put bands on my newly made chalice and my plan was to shoot it in memory of Old Miser and join this thread. I usually use 7/8 straight SS black, or same cut TBG and shoot marbles. For some reason I put 3/4 SS black on the chalice, which isn't the best with marbles so I knew I would be using 3/8 steel. I opened my Altoids tin of vinegar patina steel shot and right there in the middle was one bright and shiny one. I thought to myself "Well hello there Old Miser!" Took it out, shot it and put it back.

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Beautiful set-up!!!

Oldmiser will be honoured. He sure deserved that little bright star (ball) to be shot.

Q

 

[devils son in law]

Jake, this is so brilliant.

I was wishing we could do something, but I could think of what

This is perfect.

PS- StringSlap that is very cool.

Same here Pat ! I couldn't really come up with anything else but I knew something was better than nothing.

 

[Island made]

I never had the chance to converse with him, but I will definitely be taking some shots in his honour today. Anyone know what kind of frame/setup he liked ?

 

[rockslinger]

Yes, To the memory of a great guy!

 

[devils son in law]

I never had the chance to converse with him, but I will definitely be taking some shots in his honour today. Anyone know what kind of frame/setup he liked ?

He liked shooting most anything but the one he loved last was his SPS, I believe he said he got it from Cjw.

He asked me this past summer if I ever tried a Peghead frame, I told him I had not. He told me how great it was and he felt like he was cheating when using it. A week or so later, his beloved pegead showed up in my mailbox. I'll be shooting it this weekend and post a picture of it!

 

[MOJAVE MO]

I never had the chance to converse with him, but I will definitely be taking some shots in his honour today. Anyone know what kind of frame/setup he liked ?

Island. Roger told me that he shot his original Toddy Mule every day (200 shots) for a full year, possibly longer. The Mule has been on my wish list ever since he told me that.

He fancied a sling that I collaborated on and ended up taking a few hand hits trying it out. I think I may put it up for a giveaway in his honor. The funny part of the story is that he wanted to return it but couldn't get ahold of me for about a week. I felt crushed hearing his panic wondering if I would refund him because he needed to get some milk and eggs for the following week. I sent him more money than he gave me for the sling (he picked the price he wanted to pay) and told him to stop being such an Old Miser. I felt stupid for adding that line but he really ripped me a large one for not getting back to him faster. Anyway. He was my Dad, my Gramps, and every salty goldminer that I've ever met. I image he isn't too far away from God himself making sure his bookkeeping is accurate!

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[KawKan]

Here's to Old Miser!

 

[Pebble Shooter]

Here are my "salute shots" to honor Old Miser...I gave it my very best, Sir!

 

[31610]

I shoot a couple dozen in honour

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

It's raining here, but I'll bruise a tin can in Roger's memory. (from the cover of my porch of course).

 

[MakoPat]

Cheers to Old Miser, as true a salty rogue as there ever was.

He gifted me a special SPS and told me to aim low...being a tad bit stubborn...I shot typical. There are 2 holes in the wall above my bed. hahaha...

He knew from just talking to me about shooting how I would miss. I saw those as I got to bed late last night and laughed til I cried. hahaha...luckily my wife is a sound sleeper & used to my strange ways.

I just shot with that frame and forgot to aim low...but my backstop is much taller...no 3rd hole. I am a bit disappointed about that.

I am off to drink a local made beer in a brewery by myself on foot. Because that is so Old Miser it fits. He was no fan of commercial brew.

I an feeling the love of the best people I ever met online or otherwise, slingers. ph, and right next to the brewery is a fine local pizza place. arainy walk seems good to me.
PS-
I made, Roger, a Tall Snapjaw Turtle...when he liked it I was intolerable for weeks.All I did was add a bit bit leg/fork height. Pics below if I find them.