Old Hobbies

I became aware of the fact the I haven't cleaned or oiled the guns in sometime.
So I managed to get myself motivated last week to do so.
Unlocking and removing the weapons I also became aware there was a Nice Winchester Pump 20gauge I didn't know I had.
Yeah.... I can't explain that either.
I think it was left to me by my Stepfather once he passed away. I know that doesn't sound right, but there were a lot of thing that were basically left to me because once my mom decided to move out of the home and into a much smaller one, there were many things I was given. Still it would seem that since firearms are always nice to have, I'd at least remember it.
In any case once the guns were out, I tried to find the pieces of the cleaning kit and gun mount. No go on remembering all of the locations of that either.
I found most of it, but I'm still missing one of the mounts to the cleaning kit. I know I've seen it, but can't recall where.
I tore the walk in closet apart looking for it and since I'm married to Imelda Marcos and her entire shoe collection, it wasn't much of a walk in to begin with.
I did have a good time going through old photos and other odds and ends buried in the closet. Remembering old times through photos is great and all, but I sure wish I took a photo of the gun mount location....
I know if I went out an bought another set, I'd find this one as soon as I arrived back home, so I'm just going to have to rough it and see if the Gnomes remember to bring back mine.
I also needed cleaning supplies, so I went out to both the local and large chain stores to find what I needed.
I was actually surprised how many guns and how much ammo is still available.
With all the talk about Government regulations and upcoming gun control, I was expecting to see empty shelves. I'd sure like to be in the Firearms Business instead of Construction right now.
I also bought some 20gauge shells for the Mystery Weapon.
Hint to family: I need a gun safe.
All of this resparked my interest in Firearms and I even went as far as registering on a gun board forum and researched the Japanese Type 99 Rifle my dad gave to me. Of course along with this registration I've been talking to newly found friends and even learning a few things.
Amazing how much time I've spent this week just because I wanted to clean a few guns.....