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Barfighter slides & Hobo Shot glass

Heading to Andy Busch keep an eye out for the Snail to pass by in post today .

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Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on May 29, 2018 at 8:17am: My pleasure Andy .

Comment by Andy Busch on May 29, 2018 at 3:17am: I'm on it. Cheers, mate!

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on May 27, 2018 at 11:04pm: Good I’m half way through the next bottle of Rum . Aaaaarrrrrrrrr ....

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 27, 2018 at 10:54pm: Got my eyes peeled like an egg Bones.

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on May 27, 2018 at 10:07pm: Thanks Wes .

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on May 27, 2018 at 8:26pm: Thanks Dave a super quick for sure I forgot they were going in post today , and you will never lose with a Barfighter slide in your hand , keep your eyes peeled for your Hobo Shotglass .. you as well Pick ... =-)

Comment by the anonymous pick on May 27, 2018 at 2:34pm: cool !

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 27, 2018 at 2:28pm: I love your slide hand drawing Bones. Nice Barfighters! (I have two Barfighters. Haven’t lost a fight since...

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