ARGONAUT!!!

[bbbass]

i'm really not sure where to put this announcement. So Mods, please move it if there is a better place.

Some of us have been worried about long time member Argonaut, who lives on a ranch in Idaho and has been a very active member.

I received a text message this morning from Karen, David's (Argonaut's) wife.

I'm sorry to say that David succumbed to his heart problems on Feb 5, 2019.

Argonaut was a very active member for a long time. He was into high quality older European firearms, especially German, and owned/collected quite a few. He had a varied working and business career and for many years operated a seagoing salvage business. I don't know much about it other than his writings here, but he had contracts with a lot of government offices that needed his boats and services. This fall he was interested in a 180' boat in Germany and wanted me to help bring it across the pond to the USA. He was like that, always offering to share his time and belongings. I never did get to see his ranch, but did go fishing with him on Brownlee.

He will be missed!!!

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[The Heretic]

 

[Mister Bisley]

Thanks for the update. I'm saddened to hear this news. He was a pretty interesting member here and definitely liked his toys. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Argonaut.

 

[MountainBear]

He had excellent taste in guns and his posts were always informative. His contributions to this site will be sorely missed...

 

[No_Regerts]

RIP






PS: Anybody ever get that 1425fps 45 ACP load out of him?

 

[DuneHopper]

So many amazing people as members here.
He will be missed.

 

[Caveman Jim]

I was sure hoping to fish with him this year but we had not made a plan.
RIP Brother, will see you in the hereafter.

 

[slimmer13]

That sucks. The discussions that he participated in were always worth while reading.

Too many gone. Godspeed and RIP.

 

[DB is Here]

So sorry to hear this. Loved his stories.

 

[bbbass]

I was sure hoping to fish with him this year but we had not made a plan.
RIP Brother, will see you in the hereafter.

Yes, last year we worked at going out Koke fishing on Wallowa Lake. Argonaut bought a fish finder and two rather expensive downriggers. But David was so busy that we didn't get to complete our mission.

David and his wife became active in the Republican political scene and hosted a big party out at their ranch after the election. He invited me, but I'm very crowd shy so I declined. He was always inviting me to dinner. He had mucho gusto!!

 

[Ura-Ki]

Great guy, lived a wild life and had the scars to prove it! Rest easy Brother, till we meet again!

 

[CountryGent]

Sad to hear. I had feared something like this was the case. Rest in peace.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Well Damn.
He was a great guy and his posts were well worth reading.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Andy

 

[BDA.45]

It sucks to lose another cherished member. My condolences.

 

[bbbass]

Great guy, lived a wild life and had the scars to prove it! Rest easy Brother, till we meet again!

Some of his stories about his past made my mouth drop open. Wasn't sure at first.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Yes, last year we worked at going out Koke fishing on Wallowa Lake. Argonaut bought a fish finder and two rather expensive downriggers. But David was so busy that we didn't get to complete our mission.

David and his wife became active in the Republican political scene and hosted a big party out at their ranch after the election. He invited me, but I'm very crowd shy so I declined. He was always inviting me to dinner. He had mucho gusto!!

I was waiting for this spring yo have a conversation with him & you to set something concrete up.

I've been fortunate enough to have known many oldtimers like him and have become a better person.
Bless him and his family and friends.

 

[bbbass]

I was waiting for this spring yo have a conversation with him & you to set something concrete up.

I've been fortunate enough to have known many oldtimers like him and have become a better person.
Bless him and his family and friends.

We could do a memorial trip to Wallowa Lake in his honor.

 

[Certaindeaf]

He'll be missed here, that's for sure.
RIP, David!

 

[Caveman Jim]

We could do a memorial trip to Wallowa Lake in his honor.

I like that idea. Anyone else up for this?

 

[Mister Bisley]

I like that idea. Anyone else up for this?

I could be into it. Just let me know when and I will try to get a campsite