Rattler, Honey do lists are man's punishment for trangressions, real or imagined, committed while in state of marriage. I, like you learned to live with them.
My buddy owns a mint condition, original Model 1874 Sharps 45/70 complete with bullet molds, reloading dies, scabbard, cartridge belt and monopod. He has the original bill of sale; $38.00 + $4 for the non standard 32 inch barrel + $4 for the double set triggers. His cost? As far as his wife is concerned, “Don’t ask…Don’t tell” is the official household policy. Darly was mad at him for a month since she is sure it cost him at least $2000.
It and all the accessories reside in the living room in a hand carved oak/glass case. He tells everyone that unauthorized opening of the cabinet will trigger a claymore mine.
He shoots replica Sharps 45/70 and 45/110’s. The longest range we are near is only 250 yards. Neither rifle even breathes hard at that distance. Reckon ole’ Quigley could probably reach out and touch someone at 500/600 yards.
The 70 is a shooters dream…something about looking down that long barrel, setting the first trigger, hold your breath, exhale a bit, and ever so gently squeezing……
The 110 is a beast. Unpleasant is the word that comes to mind.