dirtypool40 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 So I'm wandering through a chaotic 3rd world airport (actually it's Miami, FL but the chaotic 3rd world part is still accurate). I'm trying to find a connection and I see this guy who looks a lot like the "California 3-gun Ninja of doom". We're both staring at the status board and I ask "Hey, ju jus come in from Quayacil?". He said yup, but looked kinda puzzled. I don't speak much California, but I tried; "Duuuuude... You're like....Taran Butler. How'd you do down there, Dude?" Turns out he speaks 'Mercan pretty good. Then I was pleasantly surprised by a friendly conversation with another of our sport's big names, that just happens to be a really nice guy. Just like the first time I met Travis, Max, Chris, Manny. Yeah, I know even Paul Whitacre's sociable enough if you buy the beer & pizza. Not the point of the story.... So, anyway....Taran didn't know me from Adam, but we chatted like old buds for about five minutes. I said I was coming home to the States and getting back into shooting, including Tac 3-gun, and before I could ask any of my rookie questions, he'd scribbled out his phone # and told me to call him. "I can keep you from wasting time and money buying a lot of the wrong stuff". Thanks Taran. This is a cool sport. (Sorry Darth Whitacre, I had to get a jab in, 'cause I know you're going to slap me for selling that sweet Bedell. But Dude.....I had to buy a sparkly. Yeah, I know.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (Sorry Darth Whitacre, I had to get a jab in, 'cause I know you're going to slap me for selling that sweet Bedell. But Dude.....I had to buy a sparkly. Yeah, I know.... ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> DRIFT Holy Cow ES!! Did you leave a Bolivian national banded like a migratory bird? We demand the details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Eric, if that's going to be the end of your humorous and illustrated dating adventures in a third world country, some members of this forum will be going through withdrawal...... So didya pop the question yet ---- or are you still working on gathering the courage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 How do you know he didn't have to buy a disco ball, or a silver tea set, or a chandelier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter Grrl Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Duuude.... Cause none of those cost as much as one of our custom made guns! My husband said he was gonna be my a 2 carat for our 20 year, I told him I wanted a Limited Gun instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 2CARAT4OUR20YEAR looks like a decent serial number to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Yeah, cat's outta the bag. I guess I need to add to my "only date Latinas IF..." ...You are willing to meet the girl of your dreams. Anyhoo, She's the Andrea I posted about coming home early from La Paz for. Mo' and better pics to share soon. Assuming she gets a visa (no, not a master card) she'll be coming to visit me in October, and assuming I am gainfully employed, and have a rock, I'll pop the question. So, at this point, you guys know more than she does. I like romantic surprises, so, I already cleared it with her parents, on the sly. Hell, I haven't even told my mom yet. I love creating surprises!!! Except my mom, will shriek, slap me, call me a shit eater, and then give me a hug. Roughly in that order. Yes, my mom is where I get my sense of humor. I'm gonna call her up once Andy is here and ask her if she'd like to come out to dinner and meet my fiance'. OK, so maybe I am a shit eater. And before someone asks, no I did not just want to get her a fiance visa, it's a six month clock to get married, and woulda ruined the surprise. Damn, you guys don't miss a trick. Ok, back to the Taran thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Congrats Bud!! Can't wait to meet her and tell her the truth, errr, all good things of course. Not even close to a jab as my name belongs no-where's close to the others you mentioned. People see me at the airport and they want me to fetch their luggage. Congrats again amigo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thanks guys. Of course she might be pissed if she knew I let the cat out of the bag in a thread about running into a GM. LOL OK, once it's official Andy gets her own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 ¡Felicidades Mi Amigo! Told you Latinas would be your final frontier... To boldly go, Bud! Anyway, welcome back home and we all look forward to meet the future Mrs. DP40... We got stories to tell her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBlaster Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Taran ((Black)) ( ) is a all around nice guy!! and a great shooter, rumor has it that he could kinda shoot his long guns to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 no, no, no all Enos folks have to sign non-disclosure agreements BEFORE they get their "Copa Gringo Segundo" hats. I'll send Jay some new pics for hosting / posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I wanna see the hat before signing anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 actually I already warned her she might be famous. I explained how everyone, even friends I hadn't actually met had seen pictures of her. It met with mixed reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yes, Tarran's not only a fun guy to hang out with... Did he do any impressions for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 no, he seemed kinda surprised that a complete stranger recognized him, and when I asked about the match, he was still a little miffed over what a goat rope the ammo situation was. Looked like he tore up his knee a little too. Nice guy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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