Were They Really the Good Ole Days?…..

My dad used to throw around the term “good ole days” a lot, as if “today” didn’t stand a chance of measuring up.  I used to laugh at his stories…  how far he  had to walk to school, how much he was paid each week working at the paper mill, how much his first car cost, and on and on and on. He never  tired of telling these stories, and honestly I never really appreciated them until now. Now that he’s gone I would give anything to hear them again (he passed away in 2001).

Dateline: Bournemouth, UK….

Just received the latest epistle from the Malamute Saloon, and it appears as though the author has been imbibing just a little.  When he starts off with an arkie joke  you know you know that something is up, as in a glass of Aberlour with a splash of water (and that’s probably just an apertif for lunch).

Weekend Events….

THIS WEEKEND’S HUNTS

I have been amiss in not mentioning a couple of forthcoming weekend events and was taken to task for it. My apologies… Both are at the Jersey shore, and after Hurricane Sandy it would be nice if you would consider supporting the folks who make their livelihood there.

The “Groupie” from Poland….

Well I mentioned last update that Warsaw Wally was checking in here for material, and now I can add that his visits are increasing with each passing day.  I am thrilled and  honored to have such a well known archaeolologist become a regular here. It would be even better if he were not well known for being the laughingstock amongst his peers.

Recent News & Views….

MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT HERE…

Well, “Butthead” or as John Howland refers to him, “Warsaw Wally” is apparently getting a lot of his blogging news here on SS, and we seem to be getting under his skin (love it when that happens)….

Happy Mother’s Day with Love….

Miss you Mom….

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A Guest Post

I am pleased and happy to share the following guest post here on Stout Standards, and thank Michael Bernzweig for sending it along.  I have known Michael, his brother Danny,  and their parents Sondra and David for some time. We would run into each other at various events all over the country, and always had a lot of fun.  Back then they were ”Detector Electronics”, a.k.a. Depthmaster”. Sadly David passed away in 2006, and Sondra retired in 2008, leaving Michael and Danny to run the “shop”.

From the Malamute Saloon….More on the Garrett AT Pro International

Received an update from the ever jovial John Howland today, and this time around he talks about a forthcomng comparison test of the AT Pro.  Of course he also added in  a few “arkie” tales and articles just to keep them on their toes (and piss them off).  I don’t think he will get tickets to their  convention this year….just a hunch.

A Couple of Reminders and a Brainfart or Two….

Just wanted to remind you of a couple of things.  First, if possible, hope you will consider donating a dollar or two to the American Legion folks in Waynesboro, Georgia. For more  information on this situation please refer to my post of April 27th.  The mailing address is also listed there.

Be sure to notate “Old Church Restoration” on the bottom of your check.  Many thanks to Mike Smith for following up on this situation, and for providing all the details.

Adding a Little Icing to the Cake….

Hope you read my last post about adopting a stretch of shoreline, highway, road or a park, because there’s now something in it for you.  I just received this email  from Alan Holcombe, Corporate Manager for White’s…..