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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:36:12 AM EDT
[#1]
I tacked this to the top of the forum. Been mean g to post up the dates myself but I just forgot.
I will be walking around the billings show this weekend.. |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 4:00:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I will be walking around the billings show this weekend.. Let us know if they show up with stuff people need and want. Like .308 magazines, powders, primers, bullets, loaded ammo |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 10:15:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Let us know if they show up with stuff people need and want. Like .308 magazines, powders, primers, bullets, loaded ammo Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I will be walking around the billings show this weekend.. Let us know if they show up with stuff people need and want. Like .308 magazines, powders, primers, bullets, loaded ammo Will do. The spring show in Billings is the best one. I usually have a table at that one. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 4:16:58 AM EDT
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I might be back home by then.
What ever happened to the one in Missoula at Adams Field House? |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 1:45:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I might be back home by then. What ever happened to the one in Missoula at Adams Field House? Not sure. I never went to that one but I heard it was the best in the state. The company that manages the shows is all about the dollar. They want maximum foot traffic to get their door fees. They don't care about the vendors. They ran off a lot of the top, professional vendors years ago. |
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Posted: 2/14/2021 2:06:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure. I never went to that one but I heard it was the best in the state. The company that manages the shows is all about the dollar. They want maximum foot traffic to get their door fees. They don't care about the vendors. They ran off a lot of the top, professional vendors years ago. Sports Connection? |
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Posted: 2/14/2021 2:21:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sports Connection? Yes |
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Posted: 2/14/2021 4:39:46 PM EDT
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Anyone other than TTM hit Billings this weekend?
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Posted: 2/15/2021 1:42:40 PM EDT
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I did. Wasn’t too bad of a show but I bought more than I should have lol.
Got to meet ttm. First Montana arfcom mer I’ve been able to meet. Hoping to go down and just visit the spring billings show and great falls spring show so maybe meet up with someone else then |
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Posted: 2/15/2021 2:10:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did. Wasn’t too bad of a show but I bought more than I should have lol. Got to meet ttm. First Montana arfcom mer I’ve been able to meet. Hoping to go down and just visit the spring billings show and great falls spring show so maybe meet up with someone else then Yeah, it was good to meet you too! |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 2:07:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did. Wasn’t too bad of a show but I bought more than I should have lol. Got to meet ttm. First Montana arfcom mer I’ve been able to meet. Hoping to go down and just visit the spring billings show and great falls spring show so maybe meet up with someone else then Was there actual powder, primers, bullets and loaded ammo for sale? |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 11:27:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Was there actual powder, primers, bullets and loaded ammo for sale? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I did. Wasn’t too bad of a show but I bought more than I should have lol. Got to meet ttm. First Montana arfcom mer I’ve been able to meet. Hoping to go down and just visit the spring billings show and great falls spring show so maybe meet up with someone else then Was there actual powder, primers, bullets and loaded ammo for sale? There were tons of ammo and reloading components. Someone had 2 large cardboard jugs of powder for sale. This stuff was OLD. I laughed when I saw it, laughed again when I walked by and it was gone. The prices were high but it was selling. |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 12:24:22 PM EDT
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What's the deal with selling stuff as an attendee? Might want to try to ditch some ammo, powder, bullets, etc.
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Posted: 2/19/2021 12:24:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What's the deal with selling stuff as an attendee? Might want to try to ditch some ammo, powder, bullets, etc. ETA: Kalispell ETA 2: Apparently I hit quote, not edit. Oops  
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Posted: 2/19/2021 1:49:00 PM EDT
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Some people walk around with a rifle or sign trying to sell. It's pretty common. If you have a bunch of stuff, just get a table. Or split a table with a buddy. Best part is you get early access to the show and can usually find something.
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Posted: 2/19/2021 2:38:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some people walk around with a rifle or sign trying to sell. It's pretty common. If you have a bunch of stuff, just get a table. Or split a table with a buddy. Best part is you get early access to the show and can usually find something. Good to know, thanks! I don't have enough stuff or the time for a table unfortunately. I have some stuff up on Armslist, but I don't know that it sees much traffic... |
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Posted: 2/19/2021 4:26:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good to know, thanks! I don't have enough stuff or the time for a table unfortunately. I have some stuff up on Armslist, but I don't know that it sees much traffic... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Some people walk around with a rifle or sign trying to sell. It's pretty common. If you have a bunch of stuff, just get a table. Or split a table with a buddy. Best part is you get early access to the show and can usually find something. Good to know, thanks! I don't have enough stuff or the time for a table unfortunately. I have some stuff up on Armslist, but I don't know that it sees much traffic... Armslist took a hit when they started charging. Lots of guys stopped using it. |
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Posted: 2/20/2021 1:00:10 PM EDT
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Helena show cancelled? Lame.
Looks like Butte will be my next best shot to ditch a bunch of stuff I don't need. I prefer things to stay in-state if possible of course. It seems like last time I sold much on GunBroker it mostly went to the coasts. |
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Posted: 2/26/2021 12:04:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Helena show cancelled? Lame. Looks like Butte will be my next best shot to ditch a bunch of stuff I don't need. I prefer things to stay in-state if possible of course. It seems like last time I sold much on GunBroker it mostly went to the coasts. Montana gun trader seems to be getting some pretty good traffic lately. I think word is finally getting out. I've made several transactions on there in the last few days. |
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Posted: 3/2/2021 1:36:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Montana gun trader seems to be getting some pretty good traffic lately. I think word is finally getting out. I've made several transactions on there in the last few days. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Helena show cancelled? Lame. Looks like Butte will be my next best shot to ditch a bunch of stuff I don't need. I prefer things to stay in-state if possible of course. It seems like last time I sold much on GunBroker it mostly went to the coasts. Montana gun trader seems to be getting some pretty good traffic lately. I think word is finally getting out. I've made several transactions on there in the last few days. Thanks for the heads-up! I'll have to give that a try. I didn't know about it until right this moment. |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 3:19:59 PM EDT
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I will echo what Wirebrush said. I was pessimistic that it had enough traffic. I signed up last week and sold in a day. Shocked, and unexpected. I will give it some more stuff that I need to clear out and see what happens.
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Posted: 3/3/2021 5:31:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I will echo what Wirebrush said. I was pessimistic that it had enough traffic. I signed up last week and sold in a day. Shocked, and unexpected. I will give it some more stuff that I need to clear out and see what happens. I am trying to learn how to run their site. I keep seeing the same guns when I search and not much movement. Maybe it's just Billings? |
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Posted: 3/3/2021 6:48:55 PM EDT
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It works more like a forum than an auction/listing site. From the little I have been on there, when the stuff is moving, it moves quick. Nowhere near the amount though compared to Armslist yet.
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Posted: 3/4/2021 12:29:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am trying to learn how to run their site. I keep seeing the same guns when I search and not much movement. Maybe it's just Billings? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I will echo what Wirebrush said. I was pessimistic that it had enough traffic. I signed up last week and sold in a day. Shocked, and unexpected. I will give it some more stuff that I need to clear out and see what happens. I am trying to learn how to run their site. I keep seeing the same guns when I search and not much movement. Maybe it's just Billings? I thought the same for a long time. It took me a bit to realize, but the first page and a half are paid ads that stay on the first page and a half or so. They are shaded slightly darker to differentiate from the free ads, but you have to look real close to see the difference. |
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Posted: 3/4/2021 12:30:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought the same for a long time. It took me a bit to realize, but the first page and a half are paid ads that stay on the first page and a half or so. They are shaded slightly darker to differentiate from the free ads, but you have to look real close to see the difference. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I will echo what Wirebrush said. I was pessimistic that it had enough traffic. I signed up last week and sold in a day. Shocked, and unexpected. I will give it some more stuff that I need to clear out and see what happens. I am trying to learn how to run their site. I keep seeing the same guns when I search and not much movement. Maybe it's just Billings? I thought the same for a long time. It took me a bit to realize, but the first page and a half are paid ads that stay on the first page and a half or so. They are shaded slightly darker to differentiate from the free ads, but you have to look real close to see the difference. Ahh. Okay |
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Posted: 3/4/2021 12:33:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It works more like a forum than an auction/listing site. From the little I have been on there, when the stuff is moving, it moves quick. Nowhere near the amount though compared to Armslist yet. I think it is overtaking Armslist pretty quickly. Half the ads on Armslist are the same dealer ads that have been on there for years. MGT turns over more ads than it seems if you just look at the first couple pages. |
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Posted: 3/4/2021 11:18:02 AM EDT
[#27]
Got signed up on MT gun trader. We'll see how it goes!
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Posted: 3/7/2021 1:43:10 AM EDT
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I’m on MGT...it’s definitely moving a lot more. I’ve had some success selling, too.
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Posted: 4/4/2021 2:33:54 PM EDT
[#29]
Any thoughts on the Butte gun show? I haven't gone in years.
I'm mainly wanting to part with ammo that doesn't function 100%/accurately in my guns or calibers I don't own any more. 5.7x28mm American Eagle and Magtech .38spl as examples - nothing too exotic. |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 3:40:56 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any thoughts on the Butte gun show? I haven't gone in years. I'm mainly wanting to part with ammo that doesn't function 100%/accurately in my guns or calibers I don't own any more. 5.7x28mm American Eagle and Magtech .38spl as examples - nothing too exotic. @third_rail Not sure? Never been to that shoe. Might be worth getting a table if you have things to offload. Or use the Montana gun trader site. I will be sharing a few tables with some buddies at the April show in Billings. |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 3:46:24 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @third_rail Not sure? Never been to that shoe. Might be worth getting a table if you have things to offload. Or use the Montana gun trader site. I will be sharing a few tables with some buddies at the April show in Billings. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Any thoughts on the Butte gun show? I haven't gone in years. I'm mainly wanting to part with ammo that doesn't function 100%/accurately in my guns or calibers I don't own any more. 5.7x28mm American Eagle and Magtech .38spl as examples - nothing too exotic. @third_rail Not sure? Never been to that shoe. Might be worth getting a table if you have things to offload. Or use the Montana gun trader site. I will be sharing a few tables with some buddies at the April show in Billings. Depending on how much I feel like driving out to Billings I might go to that one too. Also depends on how busy I am - but Butte is practically down the road from me. Only about an hour. |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 4:29:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Depending on how much I feel like driving out to Billings I might go to that one too. Also depends on how busy I am - but Butte is practically down the road from me. Only about an hour. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Any thoughts on the Butte gun show? I haven't gone in years. I'm mainly wanting to part with ammo that doesn't function 100%/accurately in my guns or calibers I don't own any more. 5.7x28mm American Eagle and Magtech .38spl as examples - nothing too exotic. @third_rail Not sure? Never been to that shoe. Might be worth getting a table if you have things to offload. Or use the Montana gun trader site. I will be sharing a few tables with some buddies at the April show in Billings. Depending on how much I feel like driving out to Billings I might go to that one too. Also depends on how busy I am - but Butte is practically down the road from me. Only about an hour. April show is always the best one here. If you make it down let me know. |
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Posted: 4/4/2021 10:39:18 PM EDT
[#33]
I put it on my calendar so maybe this time I won't forget it.
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Posted: 4/5/2021 11:38:22 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I put it on my calendar so maybe this time I won't forget it. I did too. I believe in both of us though - I'm sure I can find a way to still miss it. |
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Posted: 4/8/2021 3:17:09 PM EDT
[#35]
I am thinking of selling two Lee einfields and I suppose I could carry them at the show and see if anyone bites
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Posted: 4/8/2021 4:54:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am thinking of selling two Lee einfields and I suppose I could carry them at the show and see if anyone bites Nice! I love old mil surps! |
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Posted: 4/8/2021 9:24:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am thinking of selling two Lee einfields and I suppose I could carry them at the show and see if anyone bites Go on... |
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Posted: 4/10/2021 10:37:17 AM EDT
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They aren't anything special. I don't think either is matching, one the wood was refinished. I will try to pull them out and see what they are later today.
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Posted: 4/10/2021 12:06:02 PM EDT
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No chance of going to Butte today - hopefully a short trip tomorrow. With any luck the dealers won't pack up early.
Failing that I'll be going to Billings for the big one later this month. |
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Posted: 4/11/2021 3:30:12 PM EDT
[#40]
Couldn't make it work to go to Butte today either.
If this much crap comes up next weekend I'm going to lose my mind a little bit.  |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 11:52:10 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Will do. The spring show in Billings is the best one. I usually have a table at that one. This is good news. Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer this afternoon followed by boats and RV show. |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 12:40:56 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This is good news. Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer this afternoon followed by boats and RV show. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Will do. The spring show in Billings is the best one. I usually have a table at that one. This is good news. Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer this afternoon followed by boats and RV show. Do tell how it is once you go. I'm on the fence about the 3+ hour drive each way. |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 8:01:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do tell how it is once you go. I'm on the fence about the 3+ hour drive each way. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Will do. The spring show in Billings is the best one. I usually have a table at that one. This is good news. Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer this afternoon followed by boats and RV show. Do tell how it is once you go. I'm on the fence about the 3+ hour drive each way. It's the fullest I have seen that show in years. Lots of vendors. Lots of ammo, reloading items, etc. Now it's not pre panic prices BUT there are some deals out there. |
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Posted: 4/16/2021 10:22:29 PM EDT
[#44]
I am planning on going to the show tomorrow afternoon.
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Posted: 4/16/2021 11:14:39 PM EDT
[#45]
We have the first tables on your left when you walk into the 2nd room. Stop by and say hi.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 1:26:38 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We have the first tables on your left when you walk into the 2nd room. Stop by and say hi. And bring stacks of Benjis. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 8:38:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's the fullest I have seen that show in years. Lots of vendors. Lots of ammo, reloading items, etc. Now it's not pre panic prices BUT there are some deals out there. Looks like I may well be missing this show too.  Figures that I keep having things come up. I'll make one some time. For now I guess I ought to give up and just list everything on MGT instead. I've got piles of ammo I have no use for. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 9:37:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We have the first tables on your left when you walk into the 2nd room. Stop by and say hi. Will do. |
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Posted: 4/18/2021 9:52:29 AM EDT
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Later Saturday afternoon when I went. Most common price on .223 was $1 a Rd. 9mm also $1 a Rd. Primers I saw some prices of $150 for a brick. I really was only looking for two things. Mauser Pocket pistols, and I want a Israeli used Mauser rifle. Saw a couple Mauser HSC but variations I already have.
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Posted: 4/18/2021 9:56:57 AM EDT
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Wasn’t able to make the show though I wanted to. Still in the middle of calving up here.
Will make it to the great falls show next weekend though. Friday for sure and maybe part of Saturday. Just to look around. |
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