For the last two years, I have bared my greedy soul to the Internet. The strategy has worked, as I have scored some of the stuff that I wanted, so I’m doing it again.
To update the success of my wish lists of the past, over the last year I gained some of what I asked for, although not all at Christmas. I didn’t get the F-150 Raptor that I asked for, but I did get a slightly used F-150 Supercrew. I didn’t get the Kimber SIS Pro that I asked for, but I did get a Sig 1911 STX that is perhaps even a little sweeter. However, there are some things I didn’t get, which will lead off my list and hopefully someone (i.e. wife, household comptroller) will listen to my greedy pleas.
So here’s what I want for this Christmas:
#1: Benelli M-4. This is a carryover from not only last year’s list, but the one before that. The urgency is palpable on this one. I need to increase my duck-blasting efficiency.
#2: Ruger 44 Special Blackhawk flat-top, 4 5/8″ stainless steel special edition (by Talo). Since I have a love for the .44 Special, and for Blackhawks, and for Flat-tops, and for 4 5/8″ barrels, I think I deserve this one before I can’t get it anymore. Some nice maple burl grips would look good on one of these.
#3: Sack Peterson Stag Grips for my Ruger Bearcat. This guy does it right and he even installs the Ruger medallions. Nothin’ looks better than stag on a Bearcat. I think it takes me back to the plastic-stag handled cap guns I had when I was a kid.
#4: Turbo grip screws for my 1911 from VZ Grips. These are just cool. And only 19 bucks!
#5: Suzuki 9.9 Outboard, short shaft, tiller, electric start. Ok, this is admittedly asking for a lot, but hey, I asked for a $50,000 Ford special edition truck last year, so maybe I’m actually right-sizing my request list. It is really something I need, since I bought and finished restoring a little 14′ Sea Nymph boat this year and its 70s vintage Honda 8 hp is probably due for replacement. This is the stealth package for clandestine secret lakes loaded with 10+ lb walleyes.
So this is my list of material needs. Personally, I have already been satisfied for several lifetimes through the good Lord’s provision of a lovely wife and three beautiful daughters (who are all hopefully reading this post).
Hopefully inspiring the three readers of my blog to create their own lists and leave them lying in wait for fulfillment,
I remain,
Your Humble Servant
