Fire Got my Favorite Weapon - Double Barrel Hammerless 16 Gauge Shotgun

Wifey stumbled across this shotgun on a Facebook post earlier this year. Someone's father had passed and they were left with the task of selling his gun collection. I picked up the double barrel hammerless shotgun for $250.

I was a little apprehensive to fire it for the first time this summer. I had no idea how old it was or what kind of condition it was in. I did not know when the last time it was fired. I took it to the local gun shop but the gunsmith was not in that day. Some guys behind the counter told me it looked okay but to make sure I should have it inspected by the gunsmith.

Before I knew it, I was at the farm in Oklahoma. I found a brave family member that was willing to shoot it for the first time. After a couple of trigger squeezes,  we determined it was fine to fire.

Not only could she fire but she shot straight and true. I enjoyed the next couple of months with that shotgun and even took out a snake near the farmhouse (I can't hyperlink to previous posts like the snake encounter from my cell phone.)

I'm gonna replace this baby someday.  I saw similar ones at a gun show in Payson,  Arizona. Then I'll get Wifey the 380 she's been asking for to conceal carry. But first,  we need our own  transportation and a rental home.

Thanks to everyone who has helped so far with PayPal donations.  Blessings will befall you for your generosity and my family is eternally grateful. We have temporary housing and transportation from generous neighbors / church members. I have begun looking for a rental property today.

OJD

New PO Box & FFL Address

Jeep's gone but the canoe made it.

Blogging from my Verizon Droid cell phone isn't as easy as I would like it to be. I initiated a post yesterday to announce our new PO Box address but it looks like it is stuck in posting limbo. Hopefully I can get my hands on a second hand laptop today.

The address we are accepting mail at is:

Orange Jeep Dad
2532 N. Fourth St #230
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

The mail store was more than happy to add the moniker Orange Jeep Dad to the box so we're GTG (good to go) there. Thanks to everyone who has helped out so far. I have a neighbor with an FFL and will be posting that shortly.

Update: Friend with FFL license:

Margaret Jean Sullivan

8650 Kira Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-3262 (Phone)
(Web)

FFL License:	9 - 86 - XXX - XX - XX - 01604
FFL License Type:	01 - Dealer
License Expires:	12/01/2013

- See more at: http://www.fflregistry.com/FFL-Dealer/Flagstaff/AZ/Margaret-Jean-Sullivan/4072.html#sthash.OQdFrE70.dpuf

Margaret Jean Sullivan

8650 Kira Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-3262 (Phone)
(Web)

FFL License:	9 - 86 - XXX - XX - XX - 01604
FFL License Type:	01 - Dealer
License Expires:	12/01/2013

- See more at: http://www.fflregistry.com/FFL-Dealer/Flagstaff/AZ/Margaret-Jean-Sullivan/4072.html#sthash.OQdFrE70.dpuf

MJ Sullivan

8650 Kira Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-3262 (Phone - See more at: http://www.fflregistry.com/FFL-Dealer/Flagstaff/AZ/Margaret-Jean-Sullivan/4072.html#sthash.OQdFrE70.dpuf

Margaret Jean Sullivan

8650 Kira Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-3262 (Phone) - See more at: http://www.fflregistry.com/FFL-Dealer/Flagstaff/AZ/Margaret-Jean-Sullivan/4072.html#sthash.OQdFrE70.dpufMJ

Margaret Jean Sullivan

8650 Kira Ln
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-3262 (Phone)
(Web)

FFL License:	9 - 86 - XXX - XX - XX - 01604
FFL License Type:	01 - Dealer
License Expires:	12/01/2013

- See more at: http://www.fflregistry.com/FFL-Dealer/Flagstaff/AZ/Margaret-Jean-Sullivan/4072.html#sthash.OQdFrE70.dpuf

8650 Kira Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone 805-630-4804 
Email: KnightsRMZ@dslextreme.com

FFL License 9-86-XXX-XX-XX-01604
FFL License Type - 01 Dealer
License Exp. 12-01-13 

They can email a copy of the license if you give an email address.

When we're asked what we need, I really can't accurately answer that just yet. We have dozens of black trash bags with donations in them and we need to sort them all out. However, one thing I am certainly looking for:

ISO (in search of) ONE ORANGE JEEP ;-)

 

I've had three Jeeps in my life so far: a 1983 Laredo, a 1981 CJ 8 (Scrambler) and my most recent Orange 2006 Wrangler. I loved all three and am looking for a fourth now. My dream Jeep would be another old Scrambler but funds are going to be a limiting factor.

If anyone has a Jeep in mind for me, please let me know. We are a dedicated Jeep family. If you don't understand it, "it's a Jeep thing."  Wifey said I needed to change the blog title to Orange Jeep HAT Dad. I reminded her I don't have the hat any more either :-( But the orange canoe that I picked up in Oklahoma this summer made it! Perhaps I'll be the Orange Canoe Dad now? LoL!

This is what my first Jeep looked like (not my actual but identical)

~OJD 



Photo from Johnny Ringo's Carefree Adventure 480-488-2466



I like CJ8s because they can hold all my kids (up to 7 people).

The Next Day

I dug through the ash this morning and found Wifey's wedding ring.  She cried with joy when I presented it upon my return.  We are staying at a gracious neighbor's house for the time being.

I am meeting with our auto insurance company tomorrow.  Both vehicles are totalled.  No more Orange Jeep. I'm hoping for a quick remedy from them.  Probably shouldn't hold my breath.

Being members of a loving church makes all the difference.  The outpour of help and prayers have made it bearable.

Gotta run.  Lots to take care of.  Our PayPal account for donations is:

LisaJones515@hotmail.com

OJD