tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post291365715376235417..comments2024-03-28T11:58:42.109-07:00Comments on Raconteur Report: Wednesday Weapons Website Of The Week: WeaponsManAesophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-24914610934813504592023-05-17T23:29:17.190-07:002023-05-17T23:29:17.190-07:00Over six years have come and gone since this sad t...Over six years have come and gone since this sad time, but - praise a merciful Heaven! - someone took the time to archive his entire site, including the comments.<br />It's over on the Blog List to the right. >>><br /><br />And dammit, thinking about an old friend I never met, it sure got dusty in here all of a sudden.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-39635667638759051292017-04-21T18:09:46.959-07:002017-04-21T18:09:46.959-07:00Well said AesopWell said AesopCap'n Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-83642478067530775422017-04-21T17:58:28.596-07:002017-04-21T17:58:28.596-07:00Rest in Peace, your work is done.Rest in Peace, your work is done.Gunny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09667246030818668576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-36852009472057945262017-04-21T03:04:36.160-07:002017-04-21T03:04:36.160-07:00Aesop,
I thank you for this fine eulogy, wherein y...Aesop,<br />I thank you for this fine eulogy, wherein you have summed up what many of us felt. I found myself nodding in agreement as I read your work, so I know this will resonate with others who 'knew' Hognose.<br /><br />What is continuing to strike me with his passing is the degree of hurt I feel regarding the death of someone I never met. I was devastated when I read Brendan's notification, and I have been seriously upset since. As a side note, then, it is interesting how this electronic medium so effectively allows for empathy to exchange.<br /><br />I hope Kevin's work can be preserved, and I would especially be interested in a print edition. Early days, though, so I will wait and see.<br /><br />Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas<br /><br />Mike in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-52430952479505999832017-04-20T17:31:37.866-07:002017-04-20T17:31:37.866-07:00His brother indicated he is going to close the Wea...His brother indicated he is going to close the Weaponsman site. That would be a big loss. Perhaps someone close to the family can have some influence in keeping Weaponsman open, both as a memory and as a resource.Jaque Bauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-46078103834212165312017-04-20T16:52:12.344-07:002017-04-20T16:52:12.344-07:00Like Loren above I have come to your web site beca...Like Loren above I have come to your web site because of the interesting and sometimes profound comments you would leave on Hognose's sight. You have said all the things I feel only better than I could ever say them.Klaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866549957463456773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-22547976234664792282017-04-20T16:27:27.177-07:002017-04-20T16:27:27.177-07:00Like many others, I knew him only from the blog, b...Like many others, I knew him only from the blog, but appreciated all the wisdom he shared with us. <br /><br />RIPGrognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-20504502482383667882017-04-20T13:21:16.413-07:002017-04-20T13:21:16.413-07:00You said it better than I ever could Aesop. You said it better than I ever could Aesop. SemperFidonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-12746055319380741352017-04-20T11:38:34.704-07:002017-04-20T11:38:34.704-07:00Wish he were here for the next go around! Your wor...Wish he were here for the next go around! Your words of wisdom will echo in the minds of your fellow patriots as we enter into the next fight!<br />Thank You and may it be a better life above!<br />WaltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-86373760670815875422017-04-20T09:53:19.226-07:002017-04-20T09:53:19.226-07:00Well Said Brother...Well Said Brother...linemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180668439619161153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-71940715550568099722017-04-20T09:23:37.049-07:002017-04-20T09:23:37.049-07:00Aesop,
I came to your site from Weapon Man when yo...Aesop,<br />I came to your site from Weapon Man when your comments on his site intrigued me.<br />I've nothing to add to your eulogy but Hear, Hear.lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011213166003657827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-76220308741860858912017-04-20T09:06:02.165-07:002017-04-20T09:06:02.165-07:00Amen, AESOP. The loss of a guy who many of us neve...Amen, AESOP. The loss of a guy who many of us never actually met, but with whom we all shared a bond, really hurts. RIP, Hognose.Bill Robbinshttp://www.convergentmanagement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-9018680593997622002017-04-20T08:54:35.938-07:002017-04-20T08:54:35.938-07:00Thanks so much for capturing what's in my hear...Thanks so much for capturing what's in my heart.<br />Celebrate the life & how much better we are that he was among us for whatever time.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-6142678312797264292017-04-20T08:20:02.682-07:002017-04-20T08:20:02.682-07:00Shit; I had no idea (I hadn't visited his site...Shit; I had no idea (I hadn't visited his site in a week or so).... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002280227075194017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-11406264835290292982017-04-20T07:45:30.865-07:002017-04-20T07:45:30.865-07:00
The St Clair site is unreadable.
???<br />The St Clair site is unreadable.<br /><br />???oughtsixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-42324611489249696592017-04-20T07:35:25.690-07:002017-04-20T07:35:25.690-07:00Aesop,
Excellent post! Keep up the great work he...Aesop,<br /><br />Excellent post! Keep up the great work here!Jim Scrummynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-37567648432756957032017-04-20T07:34:38.925-07:002017-04-20T07:34:38.925-07:00Aesop:
Agree with Oughtsix.
I "know"...Aesop:<br /><br />Agree with Oughtsix. <br /><br />I "know" Weaponsman through your words.<br /><br />A fine remembrance, Sir.<br /><br />Iceni26ADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-55051400645981060672017-04-20T06:38:19.405-07:002017-04-20T06:38:19.405-07:00Weaponsman Mirror Site. Created yesterday. It'...Weaponsman Mirror Site. Created yesterday. It's not perfect but all of the data is there.<br /><br />https://billstclair.com/weaponsman.com/Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-60165374410356549062017-04-20T06:30:02.120-07:002017-04-20T06:30:02.120-07:00Nicely done, sirNicely done, sirLFMayornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-2783780624749452992017-04-20T05:51:25.502-07:002017-04-20T05:51:25.502-07:00Aesop, thank you for one of the finest eulogies I&...<br /><br />Aesop, thank you for one of the finest eulogies I've ever read, befitting a Man like Kevin O'Brien. His is a loss irreplaceable.<br /><br />I've suggested, as time heals and allows, that his family preserve and publish his essays making them available as widely possible. It would be a fine and fitting memorial to Kevin and a very great service to us all. <br /><br />If you would be willing and available, I cannot think of a more literate and perceptive editor who would rise to the honor better.<br /><br />oughtsixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-46829687591304748892017-04-20T05:33:06.585-07:002017-04-20T05:33:06.585-07:00Thank you. He was one of the good ones.Thank you. He was one of the good ones.mobiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10582872757769683429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-45937442266924883082017-04-20T05:07:30.267-07:002017-04-20T05:07:30.267-07:00Aesop, I was led to his site via your link, and vi...Aesop, I was led to his site via your link, and visited a couple times a day since. I, like most others, only knew him electronically, but the loss is awful. I don't know anyone who could read his blog and not want to meet him. And, you're right - a true renaissance man and an incredibly talented and prolific writer whose turn of phrase was savored like good wine. In addition to all of his weapons expertise and knowledge of everything aviation, science, politics, culture and art, he was patient and kind, both with small animals and stupid questions. He answered all mine, and actually gave me the gumption to sign up for my first firearms class. (I spent most of my life as a pacifist Quaker; there was lots of gumption as well as remediation involved.) He was an inspiration, and I, like Elaine, hope there is some way to preserve his blog. I also hope you and others keep the torch going: you inspire all of us. Go hug your loved ones.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613890024247909200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-50651054384839787492017-04-20T04:47:53.482-07:002017-04-20T04:47:53.482-07:00Aesop,that tis a damn nice write up,and,by your wo...Aesop,that tis a damn nice write up,and,by your words tis clear "a continent"did NOT keep you apart.I had no idea how many folks on the site had their own blogs,and,am glad as perhaps the folks there can keep together in some way.<br /><br />Kevin will be missed as he is onward in the next chapter of life,but,tis also clear from the thoughts from literally around the world "Hognose"will live on.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-2002294293410447322017-04-20T02:02:21.539-07:002017-04-20T02:02:21.539-07:00He will be sorely missed. Truly a wonderful and er...He will be sorely missed. Truly a wonderful and erudite writer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250413529906869989noreply@blogger.com