Bawanna's Be Happy, Positive Good Stuff Thread

[Bawanna]

Ok boys and girls, I'm back from my annual pilgrimage to the east side of the mountains, fishing, and hanging out.

It was good. It reminded me that there is life other than work, life without violets, and this is all good. What I also found with the spotty internet at the resort I stayed at is that there is also life without Kahrtalk!
That ladies and gentlemen is not good, not good at all, very, very bad.

My wife says I spend more time chatting here with my pals than I do with her, my friends and coworkers think I have a forum addiction and I DO! Anybody got a problem with that? Hmmmmm?

The last year or so it seems we've been in a constant negative downward spiral.

Seems every thread even with the best intentions turns negative at some point. Frankly I've had a belly full of it.

So I give you the Be Happy, Positive, Good stuff thread.

No negative here. This maybe considered similar to the monthly anything goes thread but the difference is this is my thread. MINE.

If big brother is stepping on your toes, that's a sad sad thing, post it in politics, or on Gtalk.
If your dog had flea's and it's driving you crazy, that's sad too, post it in the General Information section.

If you washed your car today for the first time in 5 years and it's looks awesome, that goes here. A little car love is a positive thing.

New guns, stuff pulled out of the back recess's of the toy box, let's see a picture.

If you went in a store and got treated like a rock star or the way you should that's positive, love to hear about that.

If you got Bunion's but your doctor or nurse is a hottie, we can probably squeeze that in, Bunions alone, no go, that's a bad thing.

Get the idea? Post negative, life sucks, CS treated me poorly, the governors a fat slob and it's gone without fanfare or notice.

Let's bombard the internet with positive and see if we can turn the tide. I want to return to the days when if I was 2 hours away from kahrtalk I'd be in withdrawal.

Be happy my friends.

[Bawanna]

Since we're in a positive seeking mode, I'll share a nice gesture by one of my best friends who I've never met and fellow moderator, as well as a genuine information fountain of youth.

GB reads me like a book, I swear he has ESP powers or something. Anyway he's known for some time that I've got a deep hankering for a Schofield 45LC.
Out of the blue saturday he sends me an email that his local shop has one used in very nice shape at a very decent price.

On a weekend, this gentlemen of leisure is thinking about bawanna. How cool is that.

I'd love to keep this in happy, happy, happy mode and say the Schofield is enroute but alas it's not to be BUT I'm working on it. Who know's, perhaps the Schofield God's will smile on me and I'll find some secret stash of cash and it'll still be there to come to it's rightful home.

Thanks GB for thinking of me, it was a match made in heaven, just didn't pan out with the bank book right now, but again it ain't over yet!

[MW surveyor]

We need this thread!

As most of you know, I had triple bypass surgery on the 1st of June. It all went well and now I'm almost two months beyond the surgery date. My thanks to the Tman and RevRay for their support.

On the 14th of June, I was able walk down the isle to give away my second daughter to marriage. A good time was had by all.

Two days ago, found out that I'll be a grandfather again from the first daughter. This will make three grandkids.

Life is good. Way better than the alternate!

[Tinman507]

MW, congrats on giving your lil girl away, becoming a grandpa and most of all for surviving the big one!

[Bawanna]

I second Tinman's congrats. Good stuff all across the board.

Hopefully your starting to show signs of getting back up to snuff. I know it's a slow process I'm sure.

Exactly the type of post I was hoping for here. Thank you so much!

[yqtszhj]

1. Last Wednesday I got a new CM9 mag and 8 round 9mm extended mag that I'm going to play around with trying to make a full extended grip somehow.

2. I've been on call for 10 days and tomorrow I'm going to buy some good Brandy and have a few drinks. Can't wait. Look for a loose lipped post tomorrow night on Kahrtalk.

3. Yes, it's OK to be addicted to Kahrtalk. I am too. Best place to hang out.

[MW surveyor]

Thanks guys.

Got to add - This month eliminated two doctors from the have to see regime. Cardiac surgeon and cardiopulmonary doctor. Only two left, but I'm real sure I'll be seeing them for quite a while.

[b4uqzme]

so after about 6 hours of working in the yard, I went to Dicks and bought some scope rings so I could mount this Bushnell Trophy on the old Mark1. I can't shoot any better but at least I can see what I'm hitting past 25 yards. 22s make mighty small holes. :o Great day overall.

Thanks for the feel good thread Colonel. I'm looking forward to seeing what gets posted in here.

[b4uqzme]

We need this thread!

As most of you know, I had triple bypass surgery on the 1st of June. It all went well and now I'm almost two months beyond the surgery date. My thanks to the Tman and RevRay for their support.

On the 14th of June, I was able walk down the isle to give away my second daughter to marriage. A good time was had by all.

Two days ago, found out that I'll be a grandfather again from the first daughter. This will make three grandkids.

Life is good. Way better than the alternate!

my Mom, Father-in-law and Aunt Karen have all been down the triple bypass path too. Good news is they each came out feeling 10 years younger. Amazing how good you feel once everything's working the way it's supposed to. Glad you are recovering well.

[jeepster09]

I discovered Scotch. I tried Johhny Walker Red and liked it, now I must move it up a step to the Johnny Walker Black, heard it is better. Anyone suggest other scotchs that are good and reasonably priced? :)

[b4uqzme]

I discovered Scotch. I tried Johhny Walker Red and liked it, now I must move it up a step to the Johnny Walker Black, heard it is better. Anyone suggest other scotchs that are good and reasonably priced? :)

any single malt should whet your whistle...have fun finding your favorite. I'm into bourbons myself. Tried a bunch but keep going back to Makers Mark. Those of you out west might want to try High West Distillery's Rye. I dunno if I like it so much because it tastes great or because I cannot get it here in Ohio. I tried a new one last night: Bastille French Whisky. Yum. I ramble....

[certified106]

I'll bite.... Here is my happy destress time from this summer

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/certified106/IMG_20130608_183838_884_zps64908685.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/certified106/media/IMG_20130608_183838_884_zps64908685.jpg.html)

30" 10.5lb Walleye
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/certified106/IMG951828_zpsc5750bf3.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/certified106/media/IMG951828_zpsc5750bf3.jpg.html)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/certified106/ResizedImage951371414678606_zps4b509a4d.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/certified106/media/ResizedImage951371414678606_zps4b509a4d.jpg.html)

Some rainbow Trout from this spring
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/certified106/1364918189187_zps248c4129.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/certified106/media/1364918189187_zps248c4129.jpg.html)

[Docbbc]

Great idea on the thread. I have a quote from Charles Swindoll posted in each of the rooms in my office. A lot of people ask for a copy, which we keep behind the posted one. To paraphrase it, in summary, it states that life is 10% what you have to deal with and 90% how you deal with it.
Now, I have had so very little of my 10% to deal with compared to so many others. My life is very good and I am very blessed.
But some positivity is always a good thing.

Yesterday a very nice young man asked me for my oldest daughter's hand in marriage. Life is good!

[Alfonse]

I'm not surprised a trip to the sunny side of the state brought out the positive vibes in ya. Works for me every day. :)

[b4uqzme]

These guys do a great job of keeping me happy. We rescued them last November. Jake e Coyote and Charles Barkley

[Bawanna]

I drink the Red, Black is better but wife won't buy it.

I don't know what it cost but my mom like Dalmore. Got me a bottle at Christmas, very good stuff.

I took a bottle of Red on vacation, still a couple swallows left, guess I'll have one now in preparation for return to work tomorrow.

For some reason I look forward to it, I must be coming down with something. I do like routine and habit.

[Bawanna]

I'm not surprised a trip to the sunny side of the state brought out the positive vibes in ya. Works for me every day. :)

I thought of you passing thru both east bound and west bound.

I could stand being your neighbor some day for sure.

[AJBert]

My wife left me on Friday...

as in I brought her to the airport so she could be with her mom after back surgery (for the fifth time) and to be with her when she gets cataract surgery on both eyes next week.

The good news for me is that I can now take out the Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41 mag out for some fun. Yes, I had to smuggle it into the house without her knowledge.

I know, I'm a bad person and an addict. But at least I have something to show for my money! Guess I should post up a picture and range report on the thread I started when I put it on lay away.

Oh, and my Blazer is running right again after replacing the catalytic converter and EGR valve! Not so happy about the $500 to get things right again but better than making monthly payments!

[Popeye]

Just got back Friday from a week at Ocean NJ. Where a friend had leant me his home free of charge on the beach. Had a great time. No internet ,no negativity, just sitting back chillin out with the wife eating some really good food.:D The most meaningful and hardest thing I did all week was get up at 05:30 and take a 5 mile ride on the boardwalk with my mountain bike and watch the dolphins in the surf and sun come up. Life is indeed good.:Amflag2:

[b4uqzme]

Just got back Friday from a week at Ocean NJ. Where a friend had leant me his home free of charge on the beach. Had a great time. No internet ,no negativity, just sitting back chillin out with the wife eating some really good food.:D The most meaningful and hardest thing I did all week was get up at 05:30 and take a 5 mile ride on the boardwalk with my mountain bike and watch the dolphins in the surf and sun come up. Life is indeed good.:Amflag2:

Reminds me of a trip to the Bahamas where I found a broken kite in the closet, fixed it, and flew it for a whole day. Glad you had fun.

[Popeye]

Reminds me of a trip to the Bahamas where I found a broken kite in the closet, fixed it, and flew it for a whole day. Glad you had fun.
Thanks,
Did that to one day when we were on the beach. My friend had one in the garage that we gave some airtime to.:D Kind of a weird looking thing but it flew like a Someabitch. I almost bought one down there that looked like a P51 Mustang.

[skiflydive]

Recently entered the Mad Dogs and Englishmen car show at the Gilmore Museum near Kalamazoo. Classic Mini's were the featured marque. Mine took third. I know this won't mean much to all the classic Chevy lovers out there but it was a fun day and a fun result.

[wyntrout]

Nice car! Wifey and I have had a lot of togetherness now since she lost her job about a month ago. The last two weekends we spent at two gun shows in a row here in Jacksonville. We had lots of fun meeting new people and I got to TALK a lot without typing!

Now we're planning to exhibit at the largest show 24/25 August at the Convention Center downtown. It's a lot easier when you have all your stuff boxed up and in bins ready to go!

I did get a little surprise when trying to help a guy figure out if the Glock +1 magazine base plate would work on the sub-compact mags, too. The guy whipped out a loaded mag from his holder for me to look at! I said you weren't supposed to have loaded mags, but he said he was a cop. I gave him one to try. I got a bunch free from CDNN when I bought magazines and was only trying to get $2 each anyhow.

We didn't sell any guns this weekend but I really enjoyed the camaraderie with the other "dealers" and the customers. I even managed to sell a few Glock mags at slightly more than cost and did sell a few at cost, too.:D

Wynn:)

[JustinN]

We had our daughter's second birthday yesterday. It's amazing how quickly they grow up, it seems like just the other day we were heading to the hospital to have her, and now she's running around everywhere, talking constantly, and has stolen all the focus of my whole world.

It seems like whatever is going on that may get me down, all I have to do is go play with her, or watch her and my wife playing together and everything just seems to get better.

[LorenzoB]

We had our daughter's second birthday yesterday. It's amazing how quickly they grow up, it seems like just the other day we were heading to the hospital to have her, and now she's running around everywhere, talking constantly, and has stolen all the focus of my whole world.

It seems like whatever is going on that may get me down, all I have to do is go play with her, or watch her and my wife playing together and everything just seems to get better.

My sentiments exactly Justin. You got a cutie there! I like how you said she has stollen the focus of your whole world. We have two daughters. The oldest turned 3 last month and the youngest is turning 1 this Wednesday. Time flys! I'll see if I can find a good photo to post.

[AIRret]

She's beautiful Justin!

My husband and I are spending the week camped near two of our grandkids. We were both married before (this time is really GREAT) and I've never been able to have kids,
so the grandkids are an EXTRA SPECIAL blessing to me. I got the promotion to Grandma without being a biological Mom.

[Popeye]

We had our daughter's second birthday yesterday. It's amazing how quickly they grow up, it seems like just the other day we were heading to the hospital to have her, and now she's running around everywhere, talking constantly, and has stolen all the focus of my whole world.

It seems like whatever is going on that may get me down, all I have to do is go play with her, or watch her and my wife playing together and everything just seems to get better.

Very cute Justin. One thing about grandbabies is they keep us young, grounded and what's really important in life. My granddaughter Emily is 7 going on 8 and I've been watching her one day a week since she has been 6 months old. It has been a blast. The girl flat out loves her Pop,Pop & Mom,Mom Harley.

[Alfonse]

I thought of you passing thru both east bound and west bound.

I could stand being your neighbor some day for sure.

Wow, plenty of positive stuff going on with this gang.

Would love to have you over on this side of the state. All kinds of stuff to see here.

I don't think I could get out to all the great spots with several more life times. So, I just have to prioritize.

[downtownv]

Just got back Friday from a week at Ocean NJ. Where a friend had leant me his home free of charge on the beach. Had a great time. No internet ,no negativity, just sitting back chillin out with the wife eating some really good food.:D The most meaningful and hardest thing I did all week was get up at 05:30 and take a 5 mile ride on the boardwalk with my mountain bike and watch the dolphins in the surf and sun come up. Life is indeed good.:Amflag2:

Ahhh the Jersey Shore!
We get 4 months of heaven 8 months of wind blown dreariness:cool:
Your area was spared Sandy
Did you bring the bike?
There's nice riding down there!

[downtownv]

We had our daughter's second birthday yesterday. It's amazing how quickly they grow up, it seems like just the other day we were heading to the hospital to have her, and now she's running around everywhere, talking constantly, and has stolen all the focus of my whole world.

It seems like whatever is going on that may get me down, all I have to do is go play with her, or watch her and my wife playing together and everything just seems to get better.

Justin,
I don't think I would be alone in telling you, no matter what kind of PIA they can be, you'll miss these days. Treasure everyone of them!
I'll be giving away my 1st protege July 4th after 27 years, she'll be her own woman, but always my little girl!:)

[getsome]

Thanks for this thread Bawanna, we really need to stop being so negative all the time and count our blessings.....I'm reading a book by Joyce Meyer called "Change your Words Change your Life" It really maters how we think and speak about anything that happens to us as life goes along and to try and keep a positive outlook on everything we do and say because people and especially our children really do hear and react to our words...I really think that negativity breeds negativity and can cause bad things to happen and I'm really trying to look at life in a more positive way these days....

My youngest son/shooting buddy and last child at home is going to receive his Eagle Scout award at the first of August and then go off to college...Funny as they are growing up you have this goal of getting them through high school and off to college and out of the house but now that the last one is leaving I'm not sure I like the idea so much....To those with small children and grand babies be sure to spend every minute with them that you can, they really do grow up so fast and the older we get the faster old mister time really seems to go....

[RevRay]

Recently entered the Mad Dogs and Englishmen car show at the Gilmore Museum near Kalamazoo. Classic Mini's were the featured marque. Mine took third. I know this won't mean much to all the classic Chevy lovers out there but it was a fun day and a fun result.

I'm very jealous. I just sold my 2009 MINI, but I can well-imagine a Mini in my future some day as my toy.

[Popeye]

Ahhh the Jersey Shore!
We get 4 months of heaven 8 months of wind blown dreariness:cool:
Your area was spared Sandy
Did you bring the bike?
There's nice riding down there!

No not this time Just the mountain bike and the Explorer. The Harley has been down to LBI a few time as well as Wildwood, AC, Cape May and a more than a few other shore points north like Point Pleasant and as far up as the Highlands. I used to ride with a group of guys called the Polar Bears where we rode all winter all over Pa., NJ, and NY. I gave that up a few years back as these old bones just do not like riding in 32 deg. weather and below for long distances anymore. OC was spared from Sandy I did notice quite a few boards have been replaced in the board walk around Tenth St. though. I like OC and LBI there's not a lot of BS goes on there, and you can just kick back relax have a few cold beverages and eat some pick and peels, and steamers and look at the ocean. Wife and I went to a place Thursday night called the Crab Trap. They had some of the best Scallops I have ever tasted. You being from LBI I'm sure you must have eaten at Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin a time or two. They have some very tasty food there also. Those young South Jersey Waitresses aren't to hard on the eyes either. ;) Gives new meaning to eating clams while your looking at one of them.:D

[skiflydive]

I'm very jealous. I just sold my 2009 MINI, but I can well-imagine a Mini in my future some day as my toy.

Mine's a '72. I raced a '61 back in the early '70's. My daughter and SIL have a 2013 MINI Countryman they like a lot

[Bawanna]

Recently entered the Mad Dogs and Englishmen car show at the Gilmore Museum near Kalamazoo. Classic Mini's were the featured marque. Mine took third. I know this won't mean much to all the classic Chevy lovers out there but it was a fun day and a fun result.

Kind of a cute little bugger ain't it? Great picture all around.

[jeepster09]

Ah....pictures of a Mini:

[ltxi]

Mine's a '72. I raced a '61 back in the early '70's. My daughter and SIL have a 2013 MINI Countryman they like a lot

I love the original minis....especially in RHD. Recently sold my fairly long term, 10 years, FX4 London Taxi hobby car.....too underpowered for any practical road use at 6000ft. Been pondering a new hobby machine. This be an idea. Was thinking about a Morris Minor but they have the same issue as Taxi did.

[ltxi]

And come COB Wednesday I'm retiring from the active, daily workforce after 52 years solvent enough I'm not gonna have go get a job as a WalMart greeter nor eat cat food more than twice a week. I think that be a good happy.

[RevRay]

I love the original minis....especially in RHD. Recently sold my fairly long term, 10 years, FX4 London Taxi hobby car.....too underpowered for any practical road use at 6000ft. Been pondering a new hobby machine. This be an idea. Was thinking about a Morris Minor but they have the same issue as Taxi did.

I actually sold my MINI in order to have some money to play with. I'm following the eBay listing on the car below ... though I don't think I'm ready to play this hard just yet.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=117&pictureid=724

[MikeyKahr]

And come COB Wednesday I'm retiring from the active, daily workforce after 52 years solvent enough I'm not gonna have go get a job as a WalMart greeter nor eat cat food more than twice a week. I think that be a good happy.

Congrats ltxi, may you enjoy the fruit of your labor for many years to come.

[downtownv]

No not this time Just the mountain bike and the Explorer. The Harley has been down to LBI a few time as well as Wildwood, AC, Cape May and a more than a few other shore points north like Point Pleasant and as far up as the Highlands. I used to ride with a group of guys called the Polar Bears where we rode all winter all over Pa., NJ, and NY. I gave that up a few years back as these old bones just do not like riding in 32 deg. weather and below for long distances anymore. OC was spared from Sandy I did notice quite a few boards have been replaced in the board walk around Tenth St. though. I like OC and LBI there's not a lot of BS goes on there, and you can just kick back relax have a few cold beverages and eat some pick and peels, and steamers and look at the ocean. Wife and I went to a place Thursday night called the Crab Trap. They had some of the best Scallops I have ever tasted. You being from LBI I'm sure you must have eaten at Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin a time or two. They have some very tasty food there also. Those young South Jersey Waitresses aren't to hard on the eyes either. ;) Gives new meaning to eating clams while your looking at one of them.:D

Crab Trap our Traditional Anniversary place- Stuff Lobster tails!
Can't beat those Jersey Clams- either way! Shuck 'em, Suck 'em, eat 'em Raw!;)

Glad you enjoyed yourself!

[DeaconKC]

Great thread! My nephew is getting married Saturday and we are going up there. Great young guy and he's got a real sweetie.

[Jeremiah/Az]

I just happened to be in the neighborhood of my LGS, had to stop by. I bought a Glock 17, too ugly to post a picture of even if I knew how. They had ammo too. I bought .22 lr (325) & a box of 50 .380's. Ammo seems to be comin' back here.:D

[jocko]

quote:Can't beat those Jersey Clams- either way! Shuck 'em, Suck 'em, eat 'em Raw!



works on a first date to.Just sayin. u set me up downtown, u know I could not pass that quote up. Its ur fault. I thinkI would give u a 3 week time out for that statement:amflag:

[Harrylee]

Here is my story had a problem with my 1911 and asked for some help and had all the help I needed from my friends here at kahrtak got things up and running in a few hours.We never see the faces of each other but when you reach out the good will come forward. For this I am grateful to be a part of this forum. Thanks guys for your help

[olympicmotorcars]

An extractor I have been waiting on for 2 months is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I was beginning to think I would never see it.

[Bawanna]

Anyone else but me noticing a bigger bolder format on the forum. I've had it at work for awhile and thought it was something they did, but I just now noticed I have it at home now too.

I haven't done anything myself so it must be JohnH at work?

I like it, whoever is responsible.

[yqtszhj]

Hey Colonel, This was a good thread to start.....

[Bawanna]

Thank you, should have done this a year or more ago. So far so good.

[yqtszhj]

We had our daughter's second birthday yesterday. It's amazing how quickly they grow up, it seems like just the other day we were heading to the hospital to have her, and now she's running around everywhere, talking constantly, and has stolen all the focus of my whole world.

It seems like whatever is going on that may get me down, all I have to do is go play with her, or watch her and my wife playing together and everything just seems to get better.

Everyone always says it but it's true. Enjoy the times when they are small because they grow up fast. Mine are soon to be 25, 21, and 17. I really remember when they are small.

BUT!!! it'a nice to have 2 of them off my payroll too :D

[yqtszhj]

2. I've been on call for 10 days and tomorrow I'm going to buy some good Brandy and have a few drinks. Can't wait. Look for a loose lipped post tomorrow night on Kahrtalk.



Ah.... #2 is working out OK. This is a Happy, Positive Good Stuff Thread.

[tv_racin_fan]

Recently entered the Mad Dogs and Englishmen car show at the Gilmore Museum near Kalamazoo. Classic Mini's were the featured marque. Mine took third. I know this won't mean much to all the classic Chevy lovers out there but it was a fun day and a fun result.

I am jealous sir!!!

[gb6491]

There's just something relaxing about having the range to yourself (well almost) and a bolt action .22 rifle in hand. Whatever you do, do not do a search of any kind for "CZ 452 rifle (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=CZ+452+rifle)":)
http://i44.tinypic.com/2nv5s3o.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/sfutt1.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/zw147q.jpg
Video with no redeeming social qualities:
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Regards,
Greg

[jocko]

nice wood. is it an illusion but the stock at the top back looks rounded. COOL.

[gb6491]

nice wood. is it an illusion but the stock at the top back looks rounded. COOL.
No, it's not an illusion; you've a good eye jocko:)
Th CZ Trainer does have a Bavarian\Austrian\hogback style stock. Here's a side view from the CZ website:
http://i43.tinypic.com/33ufot2.png
Regards,
Greg

[pappy42]

I like the "should have shot him the face" Mr. Happy Bawanna better.

[Bawanna]

No, it's not an illusion; you've a good eye jocko:)
Th CZ Trainer does have a Bavarian\Austrian\hogback style stock. Here's a side view from the CZ website:
http://i43.tinypic.com/33ufot2.png
Regards,
Greg

Does have some nice lines. Not customary probably round our parts but I like it. I do also love a good bolt rifle be it 22 or any other caliber for that matter.
I AM NOT SEARCHING CZ RIFLE. NOT, NOT, NOT!

Nice lizard too, apparently of few words but nice none the less. Does the lizard bite down in those parts?

[jocko]

what does a rifle like that sell for. looks like they made it right. Just sayin

[yqtszhj]

Nice Greg.

I can appreciate that rifle. It shoots so accurate it's not even funny. Mini Mags at 50 yards put one ragged hole.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6374_zpsa253176d.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6375_zpsc8a0d9ed.jpg

I think I paid about $400 for mine when I bought it.

[yqtszhj]

I AM NOT SEARCHING CZ RIFLE. NOT, NOT, NOT!



Yeah, dont search. Here's a link.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_63_972/products_id/34008

[Bawanna]

Yeah, dont search. Here's a link.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_63_972/products_id/34008

You instigator you, your trying to get me beat up again. But I kind of enjoys it.

Yours has that same bent down buttstock too. Kind of reminds me of a plains rifle. Wonder if I tell the wife I don't have a plains rifle that might help....:confused:

I'm thinking not.

[jocko]

I could intercede for you, asI know those canadian women have a special place in their hearts for Harley riders. Just sayin

[yqtszhj]

You instigator you, your trying to get me beat up again. But I kind of enjoys it.

Yours has that same bent down buttstock too. Kind of reminds me of a plains rifle. Wonder if I tell the wife I don't have a plains rifle that might help....:confused:

I'm thinking not.

I've been accused of being an instigator more than once.

Tell her it's an investment. I think the 452 lux with the bent stock is not being made anymore and it will become a collectors item. Or tell her you see a big grip order coming up to pay for it.

[gb6491]

Nice Greg.

I can appreciate that rifle. It shoots so accurate it's not even funny. Mini Mags at 50 yards put one ragged hole.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6374_zpsa253176d.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6375_zpsc8a0d9ed.jpg

I think I paid about $400 for mine when I bought it.
Wow, that's a nice Lux. I paid about the same as you did for my Trainer (a little over that for my Ultra Lux)


I've been accused of being an instigator more than once.

Tell her it's an investment. I think the 452 lux with the bent stock is not being made anymore and it will become a collectors item. Or tell her you see a big grip order coming up to pay for it.
There's talk that the whole 452 line will be discontinued in favor of the 455. The walnut stocked Lux is already gone (well except for the left hand version). The Trainer is pretty much a clone of the Lux except it has a beech stock. The wood on my Trainer is good by me, but my Ultra Lux (also beech) has some funky wide grain on one side.
These really are fine rifles:)
Regards,
Greg

[gb6491]

Does the lizard bite down in those parts?
I've not been inclined to find out:D
Regards,
Greg

[yqtszhj]

I like the sights on the 452 that slides for the distance you're shooting. Mine was right on target with I think it was standard velocity ammo. Hypervelocity I think I had to adjust 25 yards. really cool amazing .22.

[RevRay]

Does the lizard bite down in those parts?

It's probably best that he not answer that as there's a 50% chance of getting a bad answer, and this is supposed to be a happy thread ... just saying.

[Salty]

I have had a CZ 22 lr trainer for about 10 years. Very plain wood on the stock and the European style hump back takes a bit to adjust to. The rifle shoot tiny groups at 50 yards that magnify your lack of ability not the rifles. Does like decent ammo of at least Rem Golden's level. Mags are a bit expensive but you only need a few extra. I was about $200 wholesale in those days. Welcome back Bawanna - good thread.

[Bawanna]

Thanks Salty.

I didn't think I was gonna be in much of a Positive mood for awhile, my wife got bucked off her horse Tuesday evening and I spent all night in 2 emergency rooms. Turns out she fractured her pelvis, but docs said it would heal on it's own. Ribs and everything else bruised and beat up, finally let us out about 7 the next morning and took forever to get her in a car and out at home.

BUT after sleeping most of the day yesterday and last night she's a 100% improved over yesterday. Still using a walker but taking regular steps and moving around at will without me as a spotter. I might have to go back to work tomorrow.
I sure enjoyed sleeping last night after being up all night and all day yesterday.
Not cut out for all nighters anymore I guess.

Before anyone ask, Jocko already offer a fair price for the Pinto. (He's still alive.) Pretty horse or he'd be headed for Iowa.
Figure she must not have put the saddle on right or something, he's not mean and never bucked before. Only had him a couple months but he's usually pretty mild mannered for being 7.

So life is indeed good. I'm gonna go whittle for the first time in about a month. Kind of cooled and clouded a bit today, perfect bench day.

[gb6491]

:(
Bawanna,
Smoke sent for your missus's speedy and complete recovery.
Regards,
Greg

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jan/17/how-to-cook-horsemeat-three-thrifty-recipes

[Tinman507]

Boss,

Really sorry to hear about your bride's mishap. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[Bawanna]

:(
Bawanna,
Smoke sent for your missus's speedy and complete recovery.
Regards,
Greg

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jan/17/how-to-cook-horsemeat-three-thrifty-recipes

Hmm, vinegar and white rum, I hadn't heard of that before. I checked and they didn't have white rum at the local 7-11, might be a liquor store item.

My biggest concern was checking with Wyn to see if a white or red wine would go best. I generally don't do fermented grapes, (bad experience in my youth with a bottle of Annie Greensprings, bed thought it was a helicopter blade for about 3 days, haven't done grapes since).

Thanks for the link Greg.

Thanks for the thoughts, she's doing a whole bunch better already, I thought it was gonna be a very long haul but she's darn near her old self, just a lot slower. Not even taking the good pain drugs prescribed. That's good! I might use those down the road sometime myself.

[jocko]

Thanks Salty.

I didn't think I was gonna be in much of a Positive mood for awhile, my wife got bucked off her horse Tuesday evening and I spent all night in 2 emergency rooms. Turns out she fractured her pelvis, but docs said it would heal on it's own. Ribs and everything else bruised and beat up, finally let us out about 7 the next morning and took forever to get her in a car and out at home.

BUT after sleeping most of the day yesterday and last night she's a 100% improved over yesterday. Still using a walker but taking regular steps and moving around at will without me as a spotter. I might have to go back to work tomorrow.
I sure enjoyed sleeping last night after being up all night and all day yesterday.
Not cut out for all nighters anymore I guess.

Before anyone ask, Jocko already offer a fair price for the Pinto. (He's still alive.) Pretty horse or he'd be headed for Iowa.
Figure she must not have put the saddle on right or something, he's not mean and never bucked before. Only had him a couple months but he's usually pretty mild mannered for being 7.

So life is indeed good. I'm gonna go whittle for the first time in about a month. Kind of cooled and clouded a bit today, perfect bench day.

SHE WILL STILL BE ABLE TO DO HER HOUSE HOLD CHORES YET.:Amflag2:

[getsome]

Dang Skipper, Hate to hear Mrs. Bawanna had a bad spill....She must be one more tough lady to be up and moving so soon, I know if I had a cracked pelvis I would be out of work for at least a month....Tell her all the crew here wish her well and hope she gets back in the saddle real soon!!!

[OldLincoln]

Close call between happy thread and sad thread. Stuff happens but sometimes it ends up ok. You've seen both sides of that and I'm glad this time it's happy.

[Bawanna]

Close call between happy thread and sad thread. Stuff happens but sometimes it ends up ok. You've seen both sides of that and I'm glad this time it's happy.

Your signature line says it all pal. If it's not ok, it's not the end.

I thought of you a lot last couple days. I know you spend a fair amount of time taking care of the missus, far and above the normal take care of the missus we all deal with everyday.

I'm tickled she's up and about today.

[Bawanna]

Dang Skipper, Hate to hear Mrs. Bawanna had a bad spill....She must be one more tough lady to be up and moving so soon, I know if I had a cracked pelvis I would be out of work for at least a month....Tell her all the crew here wish her well and hope she gets back in the saddle real soon!!!

Funny I told her she had to get right back on to show the hoss she wasn't afraid. That did not go over so well, not at all.

[MW surveyor]

Good to read that Mrs. B is up and about already.

As you should know by now....................don't do anything to get her mad at you right now. LOL

[Armybrat]

Well, Mrs.Armybrat flew to Pittsburg this morning to join her cousins in celebrating her Aunt Louise's 100th birthday.

I'll be batchin' it until Monday evening. :p

[Bawanna]

Well, Mrs.Armybrat flew to Pittsburg this morning to join her cousins in celebrating her Aunt Louise's 100th birthday.

I'll be batchin' it until Monday evening. :p

Tip- Macaroni and Cheese and red meat. Survival food at it's best.

[RevRay]

Sorry to hear about your wife, Bawanna. Please pass on to her all of our best wishes for a speedy recovery. And as for getting back on ... tell her to take her time. As life starts going by faster ... it doesn't hurt to put the brakes on now and then.

[Armybrat]

Tip- Macaroni and Cheese and red meat. Survival food at it's best.

Oh, I gotta hamburger helper to cook up tomorrow - that'll last for 3 meals. Just finished some good leftovers for today's.

Like a good little wifie she whipped up a batch of Belgian waffles & a bunch of pancakes, along with enough Jimmy Dean sausage to last every morning while she's away.

I'd go to a strip joint in downtown Austin, but am afraid they don't open until after my bedtime. :o

[Popeye]

Slow day at the National Cemetery today, only one this morning. Went to the range earlier in the afternoon. Shot my RIA 45 acp 1911,XDS9, and my Henry lever action 22. I'm good for a t least a couple of days. It was all positive good stuff to be sure. No negatives here. Popeye is happy.:D

[Armybrat]

I don't think Mrs.Armybrat has ever been on a horse, even when she worked summers at a dude ranch in the Texas Hill Country back in her college days.

She's never fired a gun either.

[b4uqzme]

Mrs b4uqzme has a Mustang but it's got tires. That's dangerous enough. Glad your Mrs is already on the mend Colonel. That truly is happy. Thanks for sharing.

[Bawanna]

Mrs b4uqzme has a Mustang but it's got tires. That's dangerous enough. Glad your Mrs is already on the mend Colonel. That truly is happy. Thanks for sharing.

Actually Mrs. Bawanna has a Mustang with tires too. A convertible 2005 model. It's the V6 version but it's scary enough. Only been in a couple times myself but scared heck out of me both times.

[certified106]

Bawanna, sorry to hear about your wife's fall. I grew up with quarter horses and rode rodeo for years so I know just now dangerous horses can be. I finally gave up riding saddle broncs after a hard throw where I hit a fence upside down and landed on my head. I thought my neck was broken, which it luckily wasn't. I decided I wasn't as young as I used to be and now I just ride for fun.

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[b4uqzme]

Actually Mrs. Bawanna has a Mustang with tires too. A convertible 2005 model. It's the V6 version but it's scary enough. Only been in a couple times myself but scared heck out of me both times.

It's usually not the car that's scary...just sayin'. :rolleyes:

[Bawanna]

It's usually not the car that's scary...just sayin'. :rolleyes:

Oh yeah! Truth right there.

Certified, I'm glad you didn't break your neck. That would be a very very bad thing. I broke at the extreme other end and that's bad enough but I still got my hands and arms and can do most anything.

I always wanted to be a rodeo clown, just never panned out and maybe that's not a bad thing either.

We do enjoy watching rodeo.
Any time you try to ride something with a mind of it's own it's risky business.
This horse generally is pretty mild mannered, not mean at all. Just something didn't set right with him and the dismount was not pretty.

She's doing much better already today.

[yqtszhj]

Funny I told her she had to get right back on to show the hoss she wasn't afraid. That did not go over so well, not at all.

Well, I was going to say that after being nice and caring to her for a while she'd see what a nice guy you are and you would have a new gun in your future..... but you may have meesed that up now. :rolleyes:

[Bawanna]

Well, I was going to say that after being nice and caring to her for a while she'd see what a nice guy you are and you would have a new gun in your future..... but you may have meesed that up now. :rolleyes:

Probably so, probably so.

[ltxi]

Thanks Salty.

I didn't think I was gonna be in much of a Positive mood for awhile, my wife got bucked off her horse Tuesday evening and I spent all night in 2 emergency rooms. Turns out she fractured her pelvis, but docs said it would heal on it's own. Ribs and everything else bruised and beat up, finally let us out about 7 the next morning and took forever to get her in a car and out at home.

BUT after sleeping most of the day yesterday and last night she's a 100% improved over yesterday. Still using a walker but taking regular steps and moving around at will without me as a spotter. I might have to go back to work tomorrow.
I sure enjoyed sleeping last night after being up all night and all day yesterday.
Not cut out for all nighters anymore I guess.

Before anyone ask, Jocko already offer a fair price for the Pinto. (He's still alive.) Pretty horse or he'd be headed for Iowa.
Figure she must not have put the saddle on right or something, he's not mean and never bucked before. Only had him a couple months but he's usually pretty mild mannered for being 7.

So life is indeed good. I'm gonna go whittle for the first time in about a month. Kind of cooled and clouded a bit today, perfect bench day.

Really good to hear wife's ok....if you can call a pelvic fracture ok. All best wishes for a fast recovery!

[LorenzoB]

Glad she is feeling better. Bruised ribs are really painful. I can't imagine the fractured pelvis. Ouch!

[LorenzoB]

Had fun at the range today and last Thursday. Shot the PM9 and my new 1911 today. I'm improving with the PM9 (staying on paper), then I blasted out the center with the 1911!

Last Thursday I shot my CW9, and when I got back and was cleaning it and thinking "what a great gun". Really, that is a nice pistol! The design is simple and yet elegant (in a utilitarian way). All the parts are machined well and fit together great. It is compact and still shoots almost like a duty sized pistol.

[ltxi]

Denver gun show tomorrow. With all the time in the world to rebuild my rusty gunsmith talents, I'm going lookin' for a 9mm 1911 platform to build somethin' on.

[Barth]

Denver gun show tomorrow. With all the time in the world to rebuild my rusty gunsmith talents, I'm going lookin' for a 9mm 1911 platform to build somethin' on.

I keep thinking I need a 1911 in either 9mm or 10mm.
Don't know why I feel like that.

Came very close to getting a 1911 45 recently.
But went with a HK USP45 Tactical instead.
So far I'm very happy with that discussion.

But the idea of some sort of 1911 keeps haunting me...
Maybe part of me feels like that's the American thing to do?

[jocko]

theday I own a 1911 is the day I will be riding down the main street of sturgis on a pink goldwiner. Just sayin

wearing flipflops.:Amflag2:

[Bawanna]

theday I own a 1911 is the day I will be riding down the main street of sturgis on a pink goldwiner. Just sayin

wearing flipflops.:Amflag2:

Now there's a positive thought, Jocko with a 1911 on a pink goldwiner.

Makes me smile.

[Barth]

theday I own a 1911 is the day I will be riding down the main street of sturgis on a pink goldwiner. Just sayin

wearing flipflops.:Amflag2:

http://www.goldwingowners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=26&pictureid=762

[yqtszhj]

So I bought this 8 round mag to use in my CM9 at the range to "simulate" my CW45 grip but shoot some cheaper ammo.

I was gonna make some kind of grip extension but for those interested, Harrylee can fix you up. He's has these extensions that he made that fit like a factory part and give a full grip for times that you want one. Very, Very nice. You could use this IWB if desired.

Bawanna, there's another whittler in the neighborhood.

Check these out

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6397_zps6a05d047.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6398_zps1130ba42.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/yqtszhj/IMG_6400_zpsbcb1f165.jpg

[Alfonse]

Woke up breathing again this morning. Looks like a good day.

[ltxi]

Woke up breathing again this morning. Looks like a good day.

Speak for yourself.

[mr surveyor]

I tried earlier tonight to post a pic of mrs surv and me stomping around with crampons on our feet on top of a glacier in Alaska on my 60th birthday a few days ago (actually celebrating our 40th anniversary from much earlier in the year). My "free" photobucket account has turned to krap, and I couldn't figure out how to upload a pic here .... so just imagine two unbelievable human specimens standing on top of the world (well... at least one)....


I'm back :D

[Cokeman]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ShAFytQ-_LI/TWu5Zd1BzMI/AAAAAAAAgAg/9j0xW4Spfy0/s1600/++++Hot+Babes+Rocking+Yoga+Pants_25.jpg

[yqtszhj]

I tried earlier tonight to post a pic of mrs surv and me stomping around with crampons on our feet on top of a glacier in Alaska on my 60th birthday a few days ago (actually celebrating our 40th anniversary from much earlier in the year). My "free" photobucket account has turned to krap, and I couldn't figure out how to upload a pic here .... so just imagine two unbelievable human specimens standing on top of the world (well... at least one)....


I'm back :D

Well since I have no life, work all the time including now, and never get to sleep I'm watching ultimate survival Alaska on National Geographic and I think I saw you on the glacier. ;)

[jocko]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ShAFytQ-_LI/TWu5Zd1BzMI/AAAAAAAAgAg/9j0xW4Spfy0/s1600/++++Hot+Babes+Rocking+Yoga+Pants_25.jpg

I CAN DO THAT:behindsofa:

[jeepster09]

:w00t: I wouldn't mine doing it either.....

[b4uqzme]

Was that...

I can do THAT

or

I can DO that

?

[GROTMAN]

Things really are looking up aren't they? Wishing you all a good day!
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/HavelockLEO/demotivate/morning_zps0ec678f7.jpg (http://s940.photobucket.com/user/HavelockLEO/media/demotivate/morning_zps0ec678f7.jpg.html)

[LorenzoB]

Let me get this back on track.

Last night my family had a blessed evening in the back yard. It was great to slow down and spend some quality time together. The weather was perfect and I made a yummy pizza on the BGE. The Lord is good.

8848

[Cokeman]

I CAN DO THAT:behindsofa:

Prove it.

[certified106]

I'm getting excited now..... I am leaving on Tuesday for a five day camping trip to go whitewater kayaking and mountain biking. It will be ye first year my daughter is old enough to go on the rail trails and we are taking her rafting on a 9 mile float trip so she should have a blast!

[certified106]

Let me get this back on track.

Last night my family had a blessed evening in the back yard. It was great to slow down and spend some quality time together. The weather was perfect and I made a yummy pizza on the BGE. The Lord is good.

8848

I love kamado style Cookers...... I use mine for everything!

[ltxi]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ShAFytQ-_LI/TWu5Zd1BzMI/AAAAAAAAgAg/9j0xW4Spfy0/s1600/++++Hot+Babes+Rocking+Yoga+Pants_25.jpg

She'd look better without the boob enhancement And the make-up.

[Cokeman]

Prove it.

[TucsonMTB]

I tried earlier tonight to post a pic of mrs surv and me stomping around with crampons on our feet on top of a glacier in Alaska on my 60th birthday a few days ago (actually celebrating our 40th anniversary from much earlier in the year). My "free" photobucket account has turned to krap, and I couldn't figure out how to upload a pic here .... so just imagine two unbelievable human specimens standing on top of the world (well... at least one)....


I'm back :D
Yeah, it probably looks a lot like this . . .

http://www.ktcafe.org/phpbb/download/file.php?id=50

So . . . how are you going to explain to Mrs. Surv that you are pictured here tromping around the glacier with a good looking "babe" in dark glasses?! http://home.mindspring.com/~justsomeguy/icon_lol.gif

[TucsonMTB]

First day back on the bike after falling off a ladder a little over two weeks ago!

Here is the scene of the crime:

http://viewsfromtucson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ladder-to-success.jpg

That ladder doesn't look very high, but it sure did hurt when I landed. :o

Today, it felt really good to be back on the bike, even though I only pedaled for a little over 5 miles and only averaged a little over 13 mph.

I am a happy camper!

[Cokeman]

How are you going to get that calking gun down?

[Bawanna]

How come there's a big hole in the roof?

The landings on some of them falls can be a might tricky. If your back on your bike that has to be a good sign.

Average 13 mph? Must be a Goldwhiner? I don't think Harley's idle that slow.

I'll tell the wife she has company and she's not alone.

I think a good lariat could lasso that there caulking gun, no need to go back up there.

[Bawanna]

Yeah, it probably looks a lot like this . . .

http://www.ktcafe.org/phpbb/download/file.php?id=50

So . . . how are you going to explain to Mrs. Surv that you are pictured here tromping around the glacier with a good looking "babe" in dark glasses?! http://home.mindspring.com/~justsomeguy/icon_lol.gif

I think that is Mrs. Surv. Rumor on the internet is she's a hottie.

[TucsonMTB]

http://www.ktcafe.org/phpbb/download/file.php?id=50


I think that is Mrs. Surv. Rumor on the internet is she's a hottie.
Yeah, you and Surv seem to have that in common. It's a good thing! http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ejustsomeguy/thumbsup.gif


The landings on some of them falls can be a might tricky. If your back on your bike that has to be a good sign.
You nailed it. The return to biking is definitely consistent with the "Bawanna's Be Happy, Positive Good Stuff Thread" theme of this thread! Life is good!


I'll tell the wife she has company and she's not alone.
Sounds like your sweetie did a little more damage. Just bruises for me, including my ego! http://home.mindspring.com/~justsomeguy/icon_lol.gif

[Bawanna]

Don't worry none about that ego thing. They grow back.

[mr surveyor]

Tucson

Thanks for posting the pic from the "other site" for me. For some reason, I can't for the life of me get anything uploaded to the p-bucket site that I've been using for 10-12 years. At the moment, I don't have the patience to deal with anymore technocrap. The little Sony camera we bought a few days before the trip was complicated enough, and I have about 700 pics downloaded that I want to sort through to find the really good ones to crop and enhance a bit for printing. Then realized the old, functional photo software I used to be familiar with is on my old laptop and probably no longer "available" to download to my current office desktop machine.

I have to deal with enough technical electronics and optics in my day to day life and no longer have the will power to deal with more of it just for fun.

[mr surveyor]

oh, and something to keep in mind .... I learned from my younger days when doing the rodeo thing....

It's not the fall that makes it hurt, it's just that sudden stop

;)

[RevRay]

The women of the church are about to have a baby shower, so my Facilities Manager & I are going to the range. First time in about three weeks ... so that qualifies as a good thing, right? More later.

[b4uqzme]

The women of the church are about to have a baby shower, so my Facilities Manager & I are going to the range. First time in about three weeks ... so that qualifies as a good thing, right? More later.

Baby shower? No! :der:

Range time? ABSOLUTELY!! :D

[mr surveyor]

I always thought throwing babies in the shower was child abuse. They should only be carefully hosed off in the back yard.

[RevRay]

The women of the church are about to have a baby shower, so my Facilities Manager & I are going to the range. First time in about three weeks ... so that qualifies as a good thing, right? More later.

I was a good time. It was a great way to finish off a beautiful day ... absolutely gorgeous weather ... and a nice hour with a good friend at the range. I enjoyed almost equal time with my MK9 and my CM9. Almost equal, because I definitely favor the MK9. I really like that gun, and I am so glad I waited for it to come along ... because knowing it only cost me $380 makes it even that much more enjoyable.

[tv_racin_fan]

I was a good time. It was a great way to finish off a beautiful day ... absolutely gorgeous weather ... and a nice hour with a good friend at the range. I enjoyed almost equal time with my MK9 and my CM9. Almost equal, because I definitely favor the MK9. I really like that gun, and I am so glad I waited for it to come along ... because knowing it only cost me $380 makes it even that much more enjoyable.

YOU got a steal of a deal on that one sir.

[yqtszhj]

because knowing it only cost me $380 makes it even that much more enjoyable.

We're going to have to pray for you Rev, because you stole that one. :)

[certified106]

Camper is set up and ready for five days of fun. Looking forward to mountain biking, white water kayaking, and fishing.

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[Bawanna]

Looks like a nice place. Mosquito's much?

Be sure to wear your helmet and life jacket, well you don't have to wear the life jacket when your biking but might not hurt there neither.

Have a good time, you got internet access too.

This sounds like a really good place.

I'd ask how much for the little girl but I don't want to start a bidding war!

[getsome]

Sicko


I'll do the deletin around here. I liked it.

[Bawanna]

Stay positive and happy. No sicko intentions on my part.

[ltxi]

Stay positive and happy. No sicko intentions on my part.

Sometimes I think you're worse than I am....... In a happy and positive sense, of course.

[Tinman507]

GDXYzUlv0S8

[certified106]

Looks like a nice place. Mosquito's much?

Be sure to wear your helmet and life jacket, well you don't have to wear the life jacket when your biking but might not hurt there neither.

Have a good time, you got internet access too.

This sounds like a really good place.

I'd ask how much for the little girl but I don't want to start a bidding war!

Yeah we love coming to Ohiopyle PA and usually try to do a week here every year. I am not real thrilled with my site this year but its better than being at the office right. As far as my daughter I have had a few moments I would have given her to you lol!

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[Bawanna]

Yeah we love coming to Ohiopyle PA and usually try to do a week here every year. I am not real thrilled with my site this year but its better than being at the office right. As far as my daughter I have had a few moments I would have given her to you lol!

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Give her a few years and you'll want to kill every boy that comes to the door.
Been there done that. Run off all but one with great success until the last. Married him and she said not to kill him. But he knows I still have the power and the will and the desire.

You'll get over those give away moments in short order.

[ltxi]

Yeah we love coming to Ohiopyle PA and usually try to do a week here every year. I am not real thrilled with my site this year but its better than being at the office right. As far as my daughter I have had a few moments I would have given her to you lol!

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PA native. Never hear of Ohiopyle before. Researched it a bit. Seems really nice. I'm going to be passing through Washington late this month on return home from a couple week road trip. Think maybe I'll drop down and stumble around a bit on the way just to see, as a possible future vacation thingy.

[bob98366]

In the spirit of Happy, Positive Good Stuff, wife had stuff to do today without me, so I fired off about 200 rounds at the range and then got to smell Hoppes #9. Both CW40s are nearing 1,000 rounds each and get smoother every outing. I'm positive I'm happy.

[MW surveyor]

Went to the cardiologist yesterday. He says I'm doing well. No changes in the meds as they seem to be working OK. Don't need to see him again until November :). He also said I could start riding my bicycle if I didn't overdo it.

For some reason, I'm keeping quiet on the shooting part of my life to any doctor. Paranoid? Maybe. I'm going to try and go shoot one or more of the 22s next week.

"How much for the little girl" - sick but for some strange reason, had the same thought.

[b4uqzme]

My dad had a total knee replacement on Tuesday. He's great today and coming home in the morning once all the docs sign off. Truly a miracle.

[ltxi]

My today's very happy thought.....
Cabella's has moved into the Denver area. Two stores here opening Aug 15th.. One about four easy miles from our house. No more road trippin' to Nebraska for in person shopping!

[h2ohhh]

My happy thought today involved drooling over a very cherry Colt 1903. Timeless classic beauty. Yes, it's a dinky .32 and yes, I'd still like to own it!

[Bawanna]

Any day fondling a 1903 is a happy day.

I hate to admit it but sometimes I visit another forum.:eek::eek: Ok almost everyday but it's a knife forum so it's still manly not that there's anything wrong with being womanly. In fact some times I've wanted to be a woman:eek: but that's a subject for another day.

Anyhow I must have pleased someone actually more than one someone as everything I seem to touch on it turns to something good. I won a sword, owner gifted me a huge very nice Kuhkri, one thing after another.

Well Friday I received this.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4344_zps9bb47eb7.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4344_zps9bb47eb7.jpg.html)

It's called a Mini AK Bowie. And she's sweet, very tough, 3/8" thick at the handle.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4346_zpscc4d7999.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4346_zpscc4d7999.jpg.html)
10" long.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4343_zpsc060e9f7.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4343_zpsc060e9f7.jpg.html)

Another member did some stuff for the owner of Himilayan Imports and she sent him this knife. He didn't feel like he would use it and knew that I was wanting one badly so a karma gift, no wife beating for a new knife and another guy I owe but who refused any trade, payment or favors but instead insisted on pay it forward. My kind of guy.

So tickled I just had to share my good fortune.

[OldLincoln]

Great day for you Mr. B! My good news is today is better than yesterday. No JB but a little Hank and all was well again. I swear Hank could make a dying man feel better off than Hank.

[ltxi]

Any day fondling a 1903 is a happy day.

I hate to admit it but sometimes I visit another forum.:eek::eek: Ok almost everyday but it's a knife forum so it's still manly not that there's anything wrong with being womanly. In fact some times I've wanted to be a woman:eek: but that's a subject for another day.

Anyhow I must have pleased someone actually more than one someone as everything I seem to touch on it turns to something good. I won a sword, owner gifted me a huge very nice Kuhkri, one thing after another.

Well Friday I received this.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4344_zps9bb47eb7.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4344_zps9bb47eb7.jpg.html)

It's called a Mini AK Bowie. And she's sweet, very tough, 3/8" thick at the handle.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4346_zpscc4d7999.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4346_zpscc4d7999.jpg.html)
10" long.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN4343_zpsc060e9f7.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN4343_zpsc060e9f7.jpg.html)

Another member did some stuff for the owner of Himilayan Imports and she sent him this knife. He didn't feel like he would use it and knew that I was wanting one badly so a karma gift, no wife beating for a new knife and another guy I owe but who refused any trade, payment or favors but instead insisted on pay it forward. My kind of guy.

So tickled I just had to share my good fortune.

Now that there is a really, really nice knife!

Would advise against Mexican carry.

[MikeyKahr]

Someone must be eating all their peas and sprouts. Nice pay it forward.

[getsome]

That sure is a beaut of a knife there Uncle Bawann!!!.....I also see Aunt Bawanna still has her special place on your workbench you lucky dog....My hopefully good news for the day is that my 29 year old nephew hurt his knee about three weeks ago and thought it would get better but when it didn't he went to the Dr. who did an X-ray and it showed a large mass growing so he sent him to an Oncologist who confirmed it was cancer and that he also had two small spots in his lungs but they are hopeful they caught it in time and he starts chemo therapy today....If he hadn't of hurt his knee he might of never had any reason to go to the doctor so in a way he was very lucky that happened so perhaps now they can knock it out with the chemo....If ya'll wouldn't mind sending up a prayer for Jeremy we would appreciate it greatly.....Thanks

[Bawanna]

Prayers up for sure. A large mass in the knee, never heard of that but whatever, sounds like that knee injury was a blessing in disguise.

Keep us posted.

[RevRay]

For those of you living in the right kind of state, this will be no big deal ... but here in Connecticut, it was nice to walk into my LGS tonight and buy 9mm ammo as if it were no big deal. Actually, the LGS is not really local (it's about 22 mi away), but it was nice to be able to go for a ride with the top down just to see what the ammo situation was. My wife's off visiting some friends a few hundred miles away, which gave me the free time to go for a drive. Looking back on it, I should have bought the 12 boxes I was allowed so I could have some for my shooting buddies, but I didn't think of that until I was already on the way home.

[b4uqzme]

...If ya'll wouldn't mind sending up a prayer for Jeremy we would appreciate it greatly.....Thanks

Prayers sent!

[addictedhealer]

I'm a uncle again for the 9th time!!!!!!

Also just ordered some more parts for my Kahr!!

Also a very nice morning.

[LorenzoB]

Praying for Jeremy. What a blessing he hurt his knee!

[LorenzoB]

I'm a uncle again for the 9th time!!!!!!

Also just ordered some more parts for my Kahr!!

Also a very nice morning.

Congrats on the Kahr parts!
Oh yea, and the uncle thing too. :p

[gb6491]

Took the dogs out for their morning stroll, most days we try to get an hour in before the sun comes up over the mountains. This morning was gorgeous, with it being just 73 degrees at 0500 (that's quite a treat for us this time of year:)).
Starting to get enough light to see well.
http://i42.tinypic.com/jrz6so.jpg
My buddies:
http://i40.tinypic.com/29vju3q.jpg
My other companion.
http://i44.tinypic.com/24p9teh.jpg
Have a great day folks!
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Looks like another pretty day in AZ.

Nice looking buddies too.

[LorenzoB]

Sounds like a perfect way to spend a morning.

[OldLincoln]

My pulse doesn't kick before 9:00 and it's hot then so I'll just stay inside where it's cool. Glad I don't have a dog and I'll bet dogs are too.

[TucsonMTB]

In my next life, I want to come back as one of Greg's dogs! :D

http://viewsfromtucson.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Sheryl_Open_Road.jpg

In the meantime, I will continue trying to keep up with my early morning riding companion.

[olympicmotorcars]

beautiful pictures! Not many countries in the world have the varied and beautiful scenery we are all free to travel and enjoy any time we want.

[gb6491]

In my next life, I want to come back as one of Greg's dogs! :D

http://viewsfromtucson.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Sheryl_Open_Road.jpg

In the meantime, I will continue trying to keep up with my early morning riding companion.
Now there's a nice bike ride!
Regards,
Greg

[wyntrout]

What a surprise this morning!

s/Talk WSBhttp://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/187/img/photos/2012/06/04/7d/90/060412_Neal_Herman_Handshake.jpg (http://www.wsbradio.com/news/entertainment/personalities/boortz-back/nWqyc/)
Boortz is Back! (http://www.wsbradio.com/news/entertainment/personalities/boortz-back/nWqyc/)

Neal Boortz will guest host “The NEW Herman Cain Show,” on Friday August 16th AND Monday August 19th on News/Talk WSB!

[Cokeman]

I heard the last 10 seconds of the show today.

[Barth]

Nothing relieves stress and gives me that feeling of well being
like squeezing off 100 rounds of WWB 45 ACP.
I started this sunday morning out right.
And now I feel Happy and Positive.
UPS45 Tactical Match LEM Hybrid:
http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1057_zps4c4ea99b.jpg?t=1376837845

[gb6491]

My dogs absolutely love to hunt lizards. They almost never catch any, but they love to hunt them all the same. Well today, they found one on way too open ground. It was quite a chase until the lizard made the mistake of trying to hide in a hole that was not deep enough. Coco dug until she flushed the lizard and Jack, my other dog, chased it right back to her.
http://i39.tinypic.com/34rwwpj.jpg
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Dogs 1, Lizards 0.

Don't some of them lizards bite back tough.

Is a Gila Monster a lizard. You got some critters down there that do bad things.

Good for the dogs though, I can see the joy on her face.

[wyntrout]

Well, we're getting liquid "sunshine" again here in NE Florida. I like the positve things about that... less danger of forest fires and not having to water!

Yesterday I dug out the table saw and other power tools and spent the afternoon building some display racks for the gun show this weekend. I was able to get everything done and Wifey was fine with a late dinner... lamb chops, saffron rice and green peas... sat down around 9:30 PM and then watched our favorite TV shows... Dexter and then Donovan. It was 25 minutes after midnight when we finished watching Donovan!

I didn't take pictures of my shotgun display rack, but here's my ammo display shelf. I used small poplar boards and "designed" it on the fly, using what I had on hand in the way of screws... quite a mix of stainless and galvanized deck screws. I'm not a carpenter, but I did a trial run on loading it up for display on our dining table over its legs. Nothing collapsed, but it takes a while to get all of the stuff displayed.

None of my ammo came from Walmart or even locally. I ran it down online and tried to get the best deals in pricing, no tax, and shipping. I even added some from my own stock. My prices will be the lowest at the show and I have quite a bit of money tied up... and a big VISA bill to pay off again!

If I can sell all of this and my redundant guns, I may "retire" from selling at the local gun shows. It's fun, but when ammo and magazine stocks start normalizing, the real profits will fall drastically and volume sales with low margins will come back. I look forward to that! But for now, I have bought a lot of stuff for resale to show along with my redundant firearms. I even got a credit card reader for my smartphone so that I can accommodate those who don't carry much cash... lost only a few sales because I couldn't accept credit cards.

This is a risky endeavor and I have over $700 more in Glock magazines coming in today. I even bought a few .357 Sig mags because the price was right. That's really the first instance of my buying stuff that I can't use.

Anyhow, it will be quite an endeavor to get our ONE table set up before opening this Saturday morning. The show will be at the Prime Osborn Convention Center here in Jacksonville. I need to take some pictures of our table this time.

Wynn:)

[Bawanna]

Wow, you even got some 22 on the rack. Still a pretty rare sight round these parts.

[mr surveyor]

not wishing you any bad luck or anything, but I long for the day when those that scarfed up ammunition and accessories at retail shelf prices in order to profit from scarcity .... begin to lose their butts

[wyntrout]

That's my wish, too, but I didn't scarf any from local shelves or suppliers. I've spent a lot of time searching for stuff online and paying $33 to $60 a brick of .22LR... or more... plus shipping. My pricing will be the lowest at the show and if I charged any less, others would scarf it up for resale.

Most people only want a few boxes and you can imagine that's not economical when buying stuff online. One brick or four cost about $17 for shipping, so I only buy when I can get enough stuff to spread the shipping costs over more items. Cabela's has very low limits on items and adding $17 for a single box of ammo, even if it's 300 or so in the box, is not a good deal. It's hard to find .22LR at less than 10 cents a round... AND in the limited quantity to make it worthwhile after shipping is added to the cost. Most people can't camp out at Walmart and wait for the "normal-priced" stuff to arrive... which is all too rare.

.22 LR is the biggest seller and amassing the 17 or so bricks pictured has taken quite a while. Gunbot was quite helpful. I used to check 20 or so online sites several times a day... to no avail. I did beat Gunbot a time or two finding stuff, but finally just started using that and checking more often. I do get emails from some suppliers, but have to ignore those as I'm not interested in cases of 9mm FMJ for $700 or more! My last purchase was two cases of Blazer Brass 124-gr FMJ for $690 including insurance and free shipping... $340 a case... or about $120 more than I used to pay for 9mm FMJ shipped to the door! I'll probably ask $22-$23 a box for small purchases.

Wynn:)

[Cokeman]

My dogs absolutely love to hunt lizards. They almost never catch any, but they love to hunt them all the same. Well today, they found one on way too open ground. It was quite a chase until the lizard made the mistake of trying to hide in a hole that was not deep enough. Coco dug until she flushed the lizard and Jack, my other dog, chased it right back to her.
http://i39.tinypic.com/34rwwpj.jpg
Regards,
Greg

What breed are they?

[Cokeman]

I've only got mine at Wal-mart. I show up about 6:30-7am and there might be someone else there waiting. I get what I want and leave. The shelf in my ammo cabinet is starting to bow. Sometimes I go in the afternoon or evening. I get odd types of 22 some of the time.

[OldLincoln]

My happy is AT&T finally fixed my Internet Service after 3 days. Looking good so far and surprised that I didn't miss much. Perhaps I need less computer time. Ah, another good thing is I read a few pretty good books.

[gb6491]

What breed are they?
Mutt:) They were shelter dogs; supposedly both are Lab-mix. I see some APBT in both, especially CoCo.
http://i41.tinypic.com/28kor4k.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/vmsmty.jpg
Regards,
Greg

[Cokeman]

They're great looking dogs with great looking tongues.

[mr surveyor]

nice dogs, beautiful lady .... now explain the "rock pile"

sorry, surveyors can't resist asking about rock piles

[Bawanna]

It is a rock pile ain't it. Alot of slate. Guess that's why it's a rock hounds paradise or so I've been told. Quartzrite and all that.

[OldLincoln]

Hmm, thinking a corner marker for a claim. Dogs must have tough pads to walk through that sharp rock - looks like a slag field. It's nice to see fine animals so fit instead of sloppy baggy from too much grub. Fine appearing Native American also looking fit.

[MW surveyor]

Went to the range on Saturday with the Ruger Single Six and the Wather P22. First time to the range since the incident! Kind of weird as the place was not full like it usually is on a Saturday or Sunday. I guess ammo is still scarce for some people. However, the guy next to me must have put about 400 rounds through a Bersa 380 then proceeded to put about 200 rounds through an XDM(?).

Let a guy and his son shoot the Single Six. Son was a bit hesitant, but the Dad liked it.

Anyway, I know that I can at least still shoot these two 22s reasonably well. :)

[gb6491]

nice dogs, beautiful lady .... now explain the "rock pile"

sorry, surveyors can't resist asking about rock piles
I think it's a desert thing. You see them quite often. They can be property markers (as OldLincoln surmised), trail markers, navigation aides, mark points of interest/danger, or just because. The place where that photo was taken is at the top of a pretty steep grade and the trail/road makes a hard left there; so that pile might be a trial marker, navigation aid, warning, or just because:)


Hmm, thinking a corner marker for a claim. Dogs must have tough pads to walk through that sharp rock - looks like a slag field. It's nice to see fine animals so fit instead of sloppy baggy from too much grub. Fine appearing Native American also looking fit.
I'd like to thank you all for your comments, my wife especially liked OldLincoln's about her looking fit (she does put the effort into it). We also got a chuckle (and no offense taken) from the "Native American" comment. Though she is of Asian heritage (her folks were born in China, she was born and raised in Brooklyn,NY) it's not the first time she was thought to be Native American. Years back, I sent my brother a photo of her tkaen at the SASS End of the Trail Championship in Norco, Ca. and he asked if she was an "Indian":
http://oi41.tinypic.com/2mzleh4.jpg
She recently had a patient who thought she was Mexican and was upset because she would not speak to him in their "native" language.
Personally, I think she's an amazing woman of many looks;):)
http://i42.tinypic.com/dvizhz.jpghttp://i40.tinypic.com/2l8klja.jpg
Regards,
Greg

BTW, here's a "feel good" photo for today:D
http://i39.tinypic.com/ih2v85.jpg

[Bawanna]

8 new models of Harley's coming out in 2014. 110th anniversary. Damn that's along time to be married to a motorcycle.

Need to find me some training wheels.

[Bawanna]

Mutt:) They were shelter dogs; supposedly both are Lab-mix. I see some APBT in both, especially CoCo.
http://i41.tinypic.com/28kor4k.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/vmsmty.jpg
Regards,
Greg

I analyzed the photo again utilizing my profiling skills or lack thereof. Things of note. The background, the walking stick that could be seen as a spear, the hair tied back. It screams Indian not Brooklyn.

Also note the look on the dogs face, ya gonna throw that stick for me to chase or what?

The later photo's posted awhile back lean back towards Asia if not Brooklyn.
I think maybe your lovely wife is a Chameleon. A master at blending into her surroundings.

Be that as it may, she's obviously a keeper without question.

[b4uqzme]

My dad had a total knee replacement on Tuesday. He's great today and coming home in the morning once all the docs sign off. Truly a miracle.

dad had a touch of COPD which added some complications but he's home, doing well, driving and should be off oxygen in about a week.
We had a great day Sunday just watching the Little League baseball playoffs

[TheTman]

The new models H-D is introducing for 2014, is a look at things to come. They are switching to water cooled engines, which I've been expecting for some time. Water cooling makes it easier to meet EPA standards, get more performance. I thought they would most likely go with some variation of the V-Rod motor, but I guess they didn't want to throw out too many changes to long time riders all at once, keeping the basic Twin Cam motor, and adding water cooling. On the touring bikes they are introducing it on, you can't really tell from a distance that it's water cooled, the radiator is well hidden by the lower fairing. Now when they start introducing it in the rest of the line, the radiator isn't going be hidden as well. So we'll have to get used to that.
Colonel, they even have you covered as there is a trike in the lineup. Although, If I went with a trike, I think I'd go with one of those Can-Am brand trikes with the 2 wheels in the front. They say they handle a little better and ride a little more comfortable. than a normal trike, and I think they even have power steering so it doesn't work your arms to death. Although I've heard conflicting reports, some love then, some hate them.
That's the thing with trikes, you can't just lean into the corners, you have to steer through them. Great for building arm strength.
Some folks are experimenting with trikes that lean through corners, but nothing has hit the market yet that I know of.

[LorenzoB]

The family and I are on a little vacation in Monterey and Pacific Grove. It is nice to take a break from work and enjoy some good quality family time.

I took this photo last night in Pacific Grove. It is a 30 second long exposure that turned out pretty cool. This was right out of the camera (no Photoshop work done to it).

9022

I'm using Tapatalk on my iPad and the quality of the photo looks really bad. I'll check it later on my PC and re-upload it if it is bad.

[mr surveyor]

very nice work Lorenzo. Back when I was trying to learn about photography, the long exposure/night shots were what most fascinated me. I had a Canon AE1P, several lenses, filters and other accessories ... all was stolen in 1986 during a back door kick-in style burglary.

I almost asked what "film speed" you were using ;)

[gb6491]

b4uqzme,
That's good news:)

LorenzoB,
That's a nice photo!
I like the Monterey area, but haven't been back there since attending the MotoGp at Laguna Seca in 2005 and 2006.
regards,
Greg

[berettabone]

I think it's a desert thing. You see them quite often. They can be property markers (as OldLincoln surmised), trail markers, navigation aides, mark points of interest/danger, or just because. The place where that photo was taken is at the top of a pretty steep grade and the trail/road makes a hard left there; so that pile might be a trial marker, navigation aid, warning, or just because:)


I'd like to thank you all for your comments, my wife especially liked OldLincoln's about her looking fit (she does put the effort into it). We also got a chuckle (and no offense taken) from the "Native American" comment. Though she is of Asian heritage (her folks were born in China, she was born and raised in Brooklyn,NY) it's not the first time she was thought to be Native American. Years back, I sent my brother a photo of her tkaen at the SASS End of the Trail Championship in Norco, Ca. and he asked if she was an "Indian":
http://oi41.tinypic.com/2mzleh4.jpg
She recently had a patient who thought she was Mexican and was upset because she would not speak to him in their "native" language.
Personally, I think she's an amazing woman of many looks;):)
http://i42.tinypic.com/dvizhz.jpghttp://i40.tinypic.com/2l8klja.jpg
Regards,
Greg

BTW, here's a "feel good" photo for today:D
http://i39.tinypic.com/ih2v85.jpg
Their tartar sauce is excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cokeman]

Is this where you buy it? (http://beaverliquors.com/)

[OldLincoln]

Public Cell Phone Usage
After a tiring day, a commuter settled down in his seat and closed his eyes.

As the train rolled out of the station, the young woman sitting next to him
pulled out her cell phone and started talking in a loud voice, "Hi sweetheart.
It's Sue. I'm on the train". "Yes, I know it's the six thirty and not the four
thirty, but I had a long meeting."

"No, honey, not with that Kevin from the accounting office. It was with the
boss." "No sweetheart, you're the only one in my life." "Yes, I'm sure, cross my
heart!" Fifteen minutes later, she was still talking loudly.

The man sitting next to her had had enough--he leaned over and said into the
phone, "Sue, hang up the phone and come back to bed."

Sue doesn't use her cell phone in public any longer.

[OldLincoln]

First Stealth Bomber Sent to the Boneyard:

http://glocktalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235341&d=1377522628

[ltxi]

My today's be happy, positive post.....just back today from a two week plus road trip to Maine, primarily, plus two day sister visit in Pennsylvania. Flew wife into Portland. Had a great five day NE vacation together. Then flew her back home. So aside from together, I got nine days on the road solo and she got her own kick back time at home. Life be good.

[b4uqzme]

First Stealth Bomber Sent to the Boneyard:

http://glocktalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235341&d=1377522628

Where?

[OldLincoln]

Davis Monthan Air Base (http://www.thelivingmoon.com/45jack_files/03files/Davis_Monthan_Air_Base_Air_Force_Boneyard.html), Tucson Arizona.

[GROTMAN]

It's right between the two tires..can't you see it?

[b4uqzme]

I'm lookin'. Ya need special glasses or sumpin'?

[GROTMAN]

Nope..just a little imagination :)

[b4uqzme]

That 'splains it. ;)

[Barth]

ea
First Stealth Bomber Sent to the Boneyard:

http://glocktalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235341&d=1377522628

I know the F117 is technically considered a ground attack aircraft.
But I'm old fashioned and F means Fighter to me.
Bombers start with B in my book.
And the first stealth bomber I remember,
when I worked at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center - Edwards Air Force Base, was the B1.

Either way, I believe the B1 pre dates the F117 by several years.
http://gallery.quattroworld.com/d/30914-1/b1-bomber.jpghttp://www.usafmtia.org/Features/images/USAFAircraft/Bombers/B1atTheBoneYard.jpg

[Barth]

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/09/03/mo-man-tries-to-stick-up-clerk-who-also-happens-to-be-a-four-deployment-iraq-war-vet-guess-who-it-doesnt-end-well-for/#
http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/screen-grab-21.jpg

[ltxi]

Why you be robbin' that customer, Barth?

[Barth]

Why you be robbin' that customer, Barth?

He offended me, my family and the shaolin temple.

[getsome]

Clean up on aisle two!!!!

[Barth]

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r678/barthunderwood/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo1066_zps5c6af29b.jpg

[ltxi]

Kinda looks like a farting bunny rabbit.

[Barth]

Kinda looks like a farting bunny rabbit.
I think that my be an involuntary reaction to being shot in the head...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
My daughter is always telling me the pictures she sees in my target groups - LOL.

[Bawanna]

I see the rabbit!

Kind of a rabbit on a chicken undercarriage. Think I'm normal?

[mr surveyor]

I must be sick .... I see boobs

[Barth]

I must be sick .... I see boobs

You always see boobs.
Have you been hanging out with Jocko again?

[Tinman507]

You always see boobs.
Have you been hanging out with Jocko again?

Bawanna said Jocko's boobs aren't that large

[Barth]

Bawanna said Jocko's boobs aren't that large

I think I heard Jocko has some extra large falsies for special occasions.

[DeaconKC]

Found the Colonel's new ride!
http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/DeaconKC/flamethrowerwheelchair_zpsb0afcbc9.jpg (http://s1208.photobucket.com/user/DeaconKC/media/flamethrowerwheelchair_zpsb0afcbc9.jpg.html)

[mr surveyor]

You always see boobs.
Have you been hanging out with Jocko again?


no, but as time goes on I'm beginning to wonder if we weren't twins from two different mothers, born 10 years apart, separated by several hundred miles


naaahhhh, couldn't be ..... I don't ride scooters and I like .45 acp

[Barth]

no, but as time goes on I'm beginning to wonder if we weren't twins from two different mothers, born 10 years apart, separated by several hundred miles


naaahhhh, couldn't be ..... I don't ride scooters and I like .45 acp

Fraternal Twins aren't identical my friend.
And stranger things have happened.
http://theoraclewithjessicaandelizabeth.files.wordpress.c om/2011/09/twinsl_228x3641.jpg

[MW surveyor]

On my way to visit the youngest daughter on Sunday, stopped at the Bass Pro Shop.

Got the last 525 round box of 22 lr. :)

OH, and blood work was good with my good and bad cholesterol within acceptable ranges and my blood sugar (A1C) at 6.1. :D

[Barth]

http://magazine.foxnews.com/sites/magazine.foxnews.com/files/styles/700_image/public/UnderwoodNFL.jpg?itok=pnKpoWTH

[Bawanna]

Sumbitch....



A large jet plane crashed on a farm in the middle of rural Kentucky . Panic stricken, the local sheriff mobilized and descended on the farm in force.



By the time they got there, the aircraft was totally destroyed with only a burned hull left smoldering in a tree line that bordered the farm. The sheriff and his men entered the smoking mess but could find no remains of anyone. They spotted the farmer plowing a field not too far away as if nothing had happened. They hurried over to the man's tractor.



"Hank," the sheriff yelled, panting and out of breath. "Did you see this terrible accident happen?"





"Yep. Sure did," the farmer mumbled unconcerned, cutting off the tractor's engine.





"Do you realize that is Air Force One, the airplane of the President of the United States ?"





"Yep."



"Were there any survivors?"





"Nope. They's all kilt straight out," the farmer answered. "I done buried them all myself. Took me most of the morning."



"President Obama is dead?" the sheriff asked.



"Well," the farmer grumbled, restarting his tractor. "He kept a-saying he

wasn't...





But you know how bad that sumbitch lies."

[Barth]

No matter what the rattler says.
If you don't cut his head off.
He will bite you.

[ltxi]

No matter what the rattler says.
If you don't cut his head off.
He will bite you.

Second ex-wife lesson learned.

[yqtszhj]

Resurrecting an old thread. Too much serious crap lately. This is nice reading...

[berettabone]

Picked up the new SP101 from the gunsmith, after a good sonic cleaning, spring change, fluff and buff, and pressure oil bath. The trigger feels real good now, smooth, and a bit heavy for the first 1/3 of the pull, then it really lightens up. Single action is down right scary................................perfect.

[b4uqzme]

^^^ SP101's seem to take well to a good trigger job. At least mine did. Enjoy!

I built a reloading bench today. It's a hillbilly looking thing as I made it all from scraps I had around the garage but it's steady as a rock! Now I'm one step closer to actually reloading. I guess buying the equipment might be next.

I added a cast shim and a drop shim to my shotgun today. I found I was looking down the left side of the rib and way too high too. I was making up for it with a little Kentucky windage. Now it seems to shoulder just fine but it was too late to go out to the pattern board. Wish me luck. I had to do something. Mr. Teacup Limpwrister beat me 3 of 4 rounds last Sunday. We can't have that now can we?

Thanks for bringing back a good thread!!!!

[b4uqzme]

^^^ Oh and I needed some tunes for the new bench and stopped by the thrift store and bought a small stereo for 57 cents. I guess it was on sale. :)

[berettabone]

^^^ Oh and I needed some tunes for the new bench and stopped by the thrift store and bought a small stereo for 57 cents. I guess it was on sale. :)
Did you charge it.......?????????:p

[yqtszhj]

^^^ Oh and I needed some tunes for the new bench and stopped by the thrift store and bought a small stereo for 57 cents. I guess it was on sale. :)

Cool. To find an old stereo with volume and tuner knobs thst still works is a fine thing. Sometimes you can clean up the workings but then sometimes it just falls apart or stops all together.

[Dbholfo]

I'm respectful of others usually but yesterday I found Golden Bullet VPs for $30 by shopping with my wife for her work when I took her to lunch at Los Arcos. Afterward we went to a disliked sporting goods store and found the .22lr $525/$30. I nearly lost all self respect as I bought 2 boxes and then when my wife checked her stuff out for work she bought 2 boxes. Still that's happy news as I haven't been able to shoot my Neos more than once in the last year.

Also happy, my daughter's car had 5 hits to buy from Craigslist.

[DavidS]

I have been pleasantly surprised so far that the anti-gun in Washington does not seem as bad as rumored.
I purchased a gun safe and found out there is no sales tax on gun safes! That saved nearly 10%.
I walked into the County Sheriff's office, filled out a form, showed my new Washington driver's license, had my fingers printed and out the door in less than an hour. Washington concealed carry permit should show up in the mail within thirty days!
Now, waiting to see how the weather compares to the rumors!

[Bawanna]

Need to update your location there neighbor. Did you have to be here 90 days before you applied?

Heck I do the background checks for those things and I can't remember.

It's not all that bad, we're still dealing with the new law about no private transfers and how to deal with it, but nothing new there. I suspect a huge number of criminals transferring privately anyhow and I'm perfectly fine with that, I'd do it myself.

[ltxi]

Cleaned, oiled, and packed up for the trip the 2 1/2 inch nickle Model 19-3 and an NAA Guardian I'm loaning (that only because of PA transfer regs) to my sister and her husband. Along with a supply of ammunition for both. They lost all their guns and ammo, along with everything else, when their house burned to the ground a couple/three weeks back and no self respecting, deer hunter country redneck should be without a gun. Put this in the happy stuff thread 'cause it really does make me happy to do something to help. :)

[jocko]

need to update your location there neighbor. Did you have to be here 90 days before you applied?

Heck i do the background checks for those things and i can't remember.

It's not all that bad, we're still dealing with the new law about no private transfers and how to deal with it, but nothing new there. I suspect a huge number of criminals transferring privately anyhow and i'm perfectly fine with that, i'd do it myself.

thug

[Bawanna]

Can't all be choir boys Jocko. Perhaps if them nun's hadn't been so quick on them ruler knuckle busters and skeering the devil out of me in my formative years I might have turned out better.

I never did steal a car, kind of proud of that, course the day ain't over yet.

[GROTMAN]

^^^ Oh and I needed some tunes for the new bench and stopped by the thrift store and bought a small stereo for 57 cents. I guess it was on sale. :)

Hope you have good insurance to cover your loss if it "gets gone". :rolleyes:

[GROTMAN]

I'm thinking this would be on the positive side if true..
http://i.imgur.com/VZ8roK7.jpg

[DavidS]

Need to update your location there neighbor. Did you have to be here 90 days before you applied?

Heck I do the background checks for those things and I can't remember.

It's not all that bad, we're still dealing with the new law about no private transfers and how to deal with it, but nothing new there. I suspect a huge number of criminals transferring privately anyhow and I'm perfectly fine with that, I'd do it myself.
Updated, did not think of that, thanks. Right neighborly of you.
For residents less than ninety days, the state can take up to sixty days to approve vs. thirty days for long time residents. At the sheriff's office they said it would still likely only take thirty days even though I have been here only one month.

[Bawanna]

For quite a while the county was getting permits out well under a week. My mom and my son got theirs same week they applied. Now things seem to be going back in time and it's 2 or 3 weeks. It usually shouldn't take very long.
New out of state takes a bit longer to do the checks but still not long.

You in Snohomish County or King? I'm not sure of anything with King, different ball game sometimes.

[DavidS]

Far north Bothell in Snohomish County.

[SlowBurn]

I'm thinking this would be on the positive side if true..
http://i.imgur.com/VZ8roK7.jpg
Now if Pelosi would only take the ice bucket challenge, we could celebrate like Munchkins.
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[Bawanna]

Far north Bothell in Snohomish County.

Your not far away.

[wyntrout]

And now, for something different. A lass with talent, presenting Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for you music lovers:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UDXUDehUgIQ?rel=0&%3bcontrols=0&%3bshowinfo=0

Wynn :) :amflag:

Not more than a PG Rating, if that... mild titillation. :rolleyes:

[knkali]

dude...you're killing me.;)

[TheTman]

DPMS Panther Arms AR. 20" stainless steel bull barrel. 1/9 twist. 5.56 chamber. Barska Sniper Scope with 3-9x42 Red/Green Illuminated mil dot reticle. Not the best scope in the world, but should work until I can get something better.
Thinking of getting a stripped flat top upper for it, and transferring parts into it. Or maybe a complete flattop upper with a shorter and lighter barrel for when more mobility and less accuracy is needed. Rather have another complete upper so I can swap them out quickly.

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[yqtszhj]

And now, for something different. A lass with talent, presenting Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for you music lovers:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UDXUDehUgIQ?rel=0&%3bcontrols=0&%3bshowinfo=0

Wynn :) :amflag:

Not more than a PG Rating, if that... mild titillation. :rolleyes:

Man you're killing me.

Now that right there definitely belongs in a happy-positive thread.

[yqtszhj]

Got a new non-firearm toy today. The old plastic 15 year old electric weedeater cracked and broke over the winter. So today I got a new Stihl weed wacker. It's my first gas trimmer and pretty fun. Make lots of noise, tears stuff up, and throws dirt and grass everywhere and best of all NO EXTENSION CORDS!

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/homeowner-trimmers/fs38/

[yqtszhj]

DPMS Panther Arms AR. 20" stainless steel bull barrel. 1/9 twist. 5.56 chamber. Barska Sniper Scope with 3-9x42 Red/Green Illuminated mil dot reticle. Not the best scope in the world, but should work until I can get something better.
Thinking of getting a stripped flat top upper for it, and transferring parts into it. Or maybe a complete flattop upper with a shorter and lighter barrel for when more mobility and less accuracy is needed. Rather have another complete upper so I can swap them out quickly.

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Thats gonna be fun.

[AJBert]

Ice finally melted off the lakes around here a couple three weeks ago and the trout have been biting! Average size 15-17" and I even sent five of them down to my in-laws with the wife as she left yesterday for a visit. Plan on throwing a couple of them in the smoker in the next day or four.

[josp]

The shop I work at received some CM45's. **** one after selling it to a friend and loved it. Bought the next one in the door. Awesome thumper!

[yqtszhj]

The shop I work at received some CM45's. **** one after selling it to a friend and loved it. Bought the next one in the door. Awesome thumper!

I dont know about you but I find mine VERY accurate. It's a good pistol.

[TheTman]

Woo Hoo, got my cartridge shaped laser bore sight to get my scope on paper yesterday. Gonna set the scope an inch or more above the laser dot at 25 yards, since the scope sits so high. And see how it works out at 100 yards. The free public range is open today, so might run out to it and finish sighting the scope in. I guess if I put the center of the groups about 3" above the bullseye, it will then be sighted in for 200 yards. I put a see thru scope mount so I can use the iron sights if needed, It has 2 more rails on the side in case I want to mount a laser and small flash light on it. That would definitely warrant one of those crazy bright 1000 lumen or more flash lights. It's already front heavy, so adding that stuff to the receiver is helping to balance it out some. Might be able to reduce the coyote population a bit with a bright enough flashlight.
The rifle and barrel are marked .223, but I kept reading DPMS chambered all their guns for 5.56 back when that gun was made, but stamped them .223 (It's been sitting in a gun safe for 14 years), so I contacted DPMS, and they verified it has the 5.56 chamber. I wasn't too worried about the gun not handling 5.56, but read that shooting 5.56 in a .223 can cause a loss of accuracy due to first part of the rifling getting eroded or something along those lines. Last thing I want is that heavy target bull barrel to lose accuracy. I don't know if all that stuff is true or not, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

[yqtszhj]

Woo Hoo, got my cartridge shaped laser bore sight to get my scope on paper yesterday. Gonna set the scope an inch or more above the laser dot at 25 yards, since the scope sits so high. And see how it works out at 100 yards. The free public range is open today, so might run out to it and finish sighting the scope in. I guess if I put the center of the groups about 3" above the bullseye, it will then be sighted in for 200 yards. I put a see thru scope mount so I can use the iron sights if needed, It has 2 more rails on the side in case I want to mount a laser and small flash light on it. That would definitely warrant one of those crazy bright 1000 lumen or more flash lights. It's already front heavy, so adding that stuff to the receiver is helping to balance it out some. Might be able to reduce the coyote population a bit with a bright enough flashlight.
The rifle and barrel are marked .223, but I kept reading DPMS chambered all their guns for 5.56 back when that gun was made, but stamped them .223 (It's been sitting in a gun safe for 14 years), so I contacted DPMS, and they verified it has the 5.56 chamber. I wasn't too worried about the gun not handling 5.56, but read that shooting 5.56 in a .223 can cause a loss of accuracy due to first part of the rifling getting eroded or something along those lines. Last thing I want is that heavy target bull barrel to lose accuracy. I don't know if all that stuff is true or not, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

It seems like i remember with my AR using Iron sights that a 50 yrd. Zero = 200 yard zero. Seems like it was about 1 to 1.5 inches high at 100. My scope is about the same height as my irons. But if your scope sits a bit higher your mileage may vary.