Do I have one foot in the grave?

[BlasterBob]

NO, although I do have some serious health issues (prostate cancer) I don't believe that I am doomed - real soon anyhow. I'm posting this here since in the "General Discussion" is shows that we can post anything (amost).
At 73 years of age, I figure I don't have a hell of a lot of years left in this old body so have reluctantly decided to get rid of my 40 year accumulation of reloading tools and supplies. I'm going to take the whole mess up to the Tanner PUEBLO gun show on October 9th and 10th and truthfully want to return home after the show with none of the stuff I take up there to unload.
As indicated, there is 40 years of accumulation and since I very seldom use it anymore, might as well let someone else enjoy it and not have to rely on my son to dispose of it after my old ashes are shot out of one of my mortars or cannon. I'm going to price the major portion of it at about 1/2 of what I paid for it and want to get rid of everything but I refuse to give it away. I'm not listing anything on the internet and will not reserve anything for anybody so it'll be the first one there with the cash will be able to haul off a lot of neat/great/non-abused reloading stuff.
Finally, it's difficult to believe that a guy can be so damn sick and still feel so good.[BooHoo]
Thanks for reading this long winded message.

[SSChameleon]

Bummer to hear about the cancer. I have a good friend going in for prostate surgery this week her in Pueblo. I'll be sure to stop by your table and say hello.

[BPTactical]

Blaster-

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My dad dealt with PC when he was 64-about 12-14 years ago. Thankfully he made it through and is still with us and healthy.
I know it can be a dark hallway to look down but keep positive and dont give up.
The mind is heap big Medicine.


BTW-We all have one foot in the grave.

[4gunfun]

Glad you are feeling great. If we can feel great to almost the end, then life is good (right?). I would like to make it to the that show. I started reloading less than a year ago and have a ton of stuff all ready.

God bless
4gunfun

[StagLefty]

Prayers for ya Blaster !!! [Beer]

[Hoosier]

Sorry to hear it man, but glad your spirits are up. It's an important to keep a positive attitude.

H.

[rondog]

So, are you selling anything beforehand, or just at the show?

[ghettodub]

Best wishes, and I like your attitude about it.

[BlasterBob]

So, are you selling anything beforehand, or just at the show?

I'm reluctant to sell anything before the show. I guess I just do not want to have to deal with a lot of "tire kickers" and that's the reason for the SHOW ONLY - unless of course, I get a bona fide and acceptable offer for the ENTIRE lot.

[theGinsue]

Bob, when I met you up here at the C/S show I never would have guessed that you are struggling with PC, not to mention being 77! You're holding the age lines back pretty well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you but I'm sure getting the cancer into remission is just a matter of time! [Pray]

I'm definitely gonig to do my darnest to get to the show EARLY.

Thanks for the heads-up.

[BlasterBob]

Bob, when I met you up here at the C/S show I never would have guessed that you are struggling with PC, not to mention being 77! You're holding the age lines back pretty well.
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Hey Thomas. Actually I did not look like I was 77 probably because I'm almost 74 years of age. Ah, what's another three or four years more or less.
So far, even though I do have PC, I still feel just fine - like there is nothing at all wrong with me. Three months ago, I had 80 tiny radioactive inserted directly into the old prostate. Was a "piece of cake" procedure so to speak. All guys over 40 should get a yearly blood test which should always include a PSA test.
Looking forward to seeing you again, this time at Pueblo and yes, do get there early.
Bob

[theGinsue]

Hey Thomas. Actually I did not look like I was 77 probably because I'm almost 74 years of age. Ah, what's another three or four years more or less.
So far, even though I do have PC, I still feel just fine - like there is nothing at all wrong with me. Three months ago, I had 80 tiny radioactive inserted directly into the old prostate. Was a "piece of cake" procedure so to speak. All guys over 40 should get a yearly blood test which should always include a PSA test.
Looking forward to seeing you again, this time at Pueblo and yes, do get there early.
Bob

Dang it. Not only do I need to learn how to read, but I need to double check my facts before posting and shoving my size 11's deep into my pie hole.

[BPTactical]

Dang it. Not only do I need to learn how to read, but I need to double check my facts before posting and shoving my size 11's deep into my pie hole.

Well I guess that puts you light years ahead of the media and politicians..........

[BlasterBob]

Dang it. Not only do I need to learn how to read, but I need to double check my facts before posting and shoving my size 11's deep into my pie hole.

Thomas, no big deal at all and don't give it a second thought. See ya.[Tooth]

[rondog]

I don't have PC, thank God! But I do have BPH, or an enlarged prostate. That's no fun on its own, but then I had a TUMT, or "transurethral microwave thermotherapy" treatment. THAT was a sumbitch!!! Not something I'd recommend.

[BlasterBob]

I don't have PC, thank God! But I do have BPH, or an enlarged prostate. That's no fun on its own, but then I had a TUMT, or "transurethral microwave thermotherapy" treatment. THAT was a sumbitch!!! Not something I'd recommend.

ANY treatments "down there" are a pain and not necessarily a pain in the axe either. The script FLOMAX really does wonders for those experiencing "slow drainage".

[jerrymrc]

I can come down and help ya set up. Ya know I am always good for that. If you need help pricing stuff just give me a call.

[BlasterBob]

I can come down and help ya set up. Ya know I am always good for that. If you need help pricing stuff just give me a call.

Hey thanks Jerry. My current plan is to arrive Pueblo very early afternoon on that FRIDAY October 8th and do my setting up then. I plan on staying overnight in Pueblo rather than driving back Friday evening and that way will avoid having the Saturday early morning drive back up to Pueblo. I pretty well have almost everything priced and labeled. There is still just a very remote chance that someone, who is kinda interested in all of my stuff, may possibly want to buy my entire accumulation in a one shot deal. That'd sure save me a lot of farting around with all this stuff at the upcoming shows. I had no idea that I had so much stuff. Thanks and do keep in touch.

[DD977GM2]

Good Luck with the prostate cancer fight. Stay posative and prayers sent for a full recovery

[BlasterBob]

Good Luck with the prostate cancer fight. Stay posative and prayers sent for a full recovery

Many thanks to all who expressed their concern and well wishes as they are greatly appreciated and the prayers are really welcome as I know that they do work!!

[rondog]

ANY treatments "down there" are a pain and not necessarily a pain in the axe either. The script FLOMAX really does wonders for those experiencing "slow drainage".

Yep, been using Flomax and Avodart for years.

[sabot_round]

I'm sorry to hear about your health issues and I wish you the best of luck. I've been a reloader for well over 12 years and I can't say that I know what you are going through. The reality is that I'll be deployed by that date and I wish that I could be there to support you. Good luck on your endeavours.

Sam

[arz]

PC isn't a death sentence. hang tough and kick it's ass. My 86year old father in law is waiting on the official diagnosis, but he's not ready to kick it either.


That said, I've been thinking of getting into reloading... might have to truck down to Pueblo on the 9th.

[BlasterBob]

Thanks again guys for the encouraging words. It may be worth the trip over to Pueblo for you arz if you are really considering getting into reloading. I have a huge bunch of reloading equipment as well as "shit ton" of components (empty cartridge cases, primers, powder and many many projectiles). Again, I do NOT want to have to haul any of this stuff back home with me but I can't just give it away. I only have two tables for this show and truthfully believe I could use a couple additional tables.
The most time consuming thing is coming up with some realistic prices for this stuff. What a giant pain in the axe and I just barely have a good start on prices.

[Irving]

Good luck with your health, and if you price low enough, you could affect the whole market in a way that will benefit consumers. ;)

[BlasterBob]

Good luck with your health, and if you price low enough, you could affect the whole market in a way that will benefit consumers. ;)

Yeah Stuart, I sure hope to benefit the consumers (and myself a little too)[Beer]

[BlasterBob]

Thought I'd better update the proposed selling of all my reloading equipment at the upcoming Tanner PUEBLO gun show in October. Please see my thread down in the Gun Show section. I will still have quite a bit of reloading stuff to sell although I just sold a good sized portion of it to a dealer since it was a sure thing and not as "iffy" as trying to sell it all at the gun show. Ah, just read my thread down there. Thanks.
BlasterBob