Harv,
With all the stories you have it'd be great to get em down on paper so to speak! Besides you have a unique opnion of stockwork that ought to expanded upon.
Back in the 70's we were all just dying to run into another airgunner, someone who would not treat us like we were playing with toys! Today the internet has given us a great place to learn and discuss the many aspects of this great hobby. Oh how I wish we would have had a chance to share stuff back in those good old days!
I think it'd be a pity if you didn't get a Blog started. I say go for it!
ZVP