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Old 31st August 2019, 02:51 PM   #88
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by fernando
Ah, that would be another deal, worthy of a couple shots of Drambuie .
For your consolation, i will gift you with a couple rustic Chinese pots for the hanging storage of Portuguese artillery gunpowder, to prevent from dampness and watering.

... And by the way; powder must not be too humid ... neither too dry: i will tell you one day why .


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"...trust in God, my boys, and keep your powder dry"
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