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- Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A New World Record Alaskan-Yukon Moose
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1675
Re: A New World Record Alaskan Moose
I hate staged game/fish photos. Look at his arm… straight out. Because he's sitting as far behind it as he possibly can, to make it look as big as he possibly can. :roll: The other trick is using wide angle lens up close. The tip off on those is the people have really big hands too, to go with thei...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2276
Re: When I Used A Circe 3-1 Rabbit Call
I have called in Barred Owls in the spring with my home made call. When it's right, it's right.
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Better late than never
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1629
Re: Better late than never
I just put 9 bags of syrup in the freezer yesterday.
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2188
Re: Feds Raid Henry Repeating Arms Factory
Dag nabit, Stop that. That's two threads I bit on in a row.
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Better late than never
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1629
Re: Better late than never
Peepers are out.
- Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Instant Karma- road rage
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3742
Re: Instant Karma- road rage
So it's "How dare she drive along, doing her thing, not worrying about if I'm inconvenienced. Doesn't she know it's all about me and my big truck?"
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Received My Custom/Handmade Knife Today
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2136
Re: I Received My Custom/Handmade Knife Today
That just looks s-s-s-h-h-a-a-r-r-p-p-p-!!!!!! For some reason, those Damascus-style steels always seem sharper than other ones. Some of that has to do with the laminations going across the cutting edge, giving it a micro serration. I have made a lot of Damascus over the years and that one is just ...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Most famous S&W, Colt ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1950
Re: Most famous S&W, Colt ?
S&W - Model 3
Colt - Peacemaker
Gobbler
Colt - Peacemaker
Gobbler
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Are you a practical joker?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1895
Re: Are you a practical joker?
I no longer feed the evil Karma Gods first. Escalation and retaliation are inevitable and as J said in Men In Black, "You don't start nothing, there won't be nothing."
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Following OTR trucks etiquette ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3091
Re: Following OTR trucks etiquette ?
I hear ya. I drove a strait body around Cleveland and NE Ohio for 15 years. Sometimes it feels like I've seen it all.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Following OTR trucks etiquette ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3091
Re: Following OTR trucks etiquette ?
I drive with the goal to always have an escape route... I try to avoid packs of vehicles around me... I want as much room as possible, front, rear, and both sides! . "Always leave an out." This was preached when I took drivers training in the 70's. It was and is part of my driving strateg...
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday M.M. Wright.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1493
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Strange markings on an 1873
- Replies: 2
- Views: 892
Re: Strange markings on an 1873
I think the VP, violent proof, is the first high pressure test before finishing the barrel. The circle P is a barrel that was prepared to be sent to an outside source for fitting. A WP in the circle was a stamp only used in the factory for final inspection. The combination of circle P and circle WP ...
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Desert Island knife.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 10855
Re: The Desert Island knife.
Sorry. Thread warp. It's been a long winter.
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Desert Island knife.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 10855
Re: The Desert Island knife.
Not much need for a jungle machete here in Ohio. I think I'd lean towards a full tang clip point with about a 3-4 inch blade. That should handle most jobs from splinters to dinners. But then, I'm also a blacksmith so I see the worlds junk as supply for my craft. 90% of the folks are gone so there is...
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let it be
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5689
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let it be
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5689
Re: Let it be
Oh man, Hippy haters still exist? Come on folks, this is great stuff here. You're probably just Elvis people. Here, let me help you out. "Love me tender, love me true......." Better?
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
- Replies: 167
- Views: 23187
Re: You have one firearm to survive what is it?
I'm close with Pete. A double 20 with shot and ball and I'm ready for anything. Easy enough to go from shot and shot to ball an ball for squirrel to bear and everything in between.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need help with a Weaver scope.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 219
Need help with a Weaver scope.
Hey, Folks. I'm sorta stuck here and trying a long shot. I have an old Weaver V22 3-6 power scope from my first 22, a Remington 572, that has a plastic eye piece. The plastic has cracked and the scope no longer holds point. I would like to get this rig working again but I checked and Weaver no longe...
- Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor for a Sunday Evening
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1444
Re: Humor for a Sunday Evening
That was great.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Corvette's For Breakfast
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1862
Re: Corvette's For Breakfast
That's a lot of material gone. Gone where? How old is the building? For that much material to disappear takes time and water. Did it only erode in the middle and not the edges? Strange.
On the lighter side, at least it wasn't the Harley museum.
Gobbler
On the lighter side, at least it wasn't the Harley museum.
Gobbler
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday rbertalotto, Gobblerforge and wyfarrier.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
- Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Terror Of Tiny Town (Midget Western)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 583
- Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Terror Of Tiny Town (Midget Western)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 583
Re: The Terror Of Tiny Town (Midget Western)
Not true. Huge numbers of actors and such made their career out of it. I have lost some of my taste for it but have enjoyed it a lot over the years, as do many.Mescalero wrote:Only you would find humor in the inane.
You seem to have a problem with Blain trying to spread some cheer.
Gobbler
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off topic threads .........
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8605
Re: Off topic threads .........
What fish?Old Savage wrote:
Proper way to release a fish?
- Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Anvil Chopper.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 924
Re: The Anvil Chopper.
Thanks Guys. It has been fun and I am learning a lot. The big pulley on the rear wheel is another rim that I mounted after seeing pictures of the belt drive motorcycles of the early 20th century. Working within the constraints of 5/8ths horse power is tough. Everything has to be light and strong. Ri...
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil pad that won't hang-up on clothing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1669
Re: Recoil pad that won't hang-up on clothing
Armoral?
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Anvil Chopper.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 924
The Anvil Chopper.
Let me start by saying that I wasn't ready to post on this but since Pitchy is MIA in the "Let's build something different." department, and it's January something, and cabin fever seems to be rampant, and it's colder than a witches.......... broom, I'll bring out the yet completed but nev...
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things Are SO bad. (How bad are they?)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 580
- Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The SeaHawks' Shoes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3225
Re: The SeaHawks' Shoes
If I were a betting man, I'd take the Hawks, and give someone 2 points.... 8) It's a good think horse meat is legal again. There's going to be Bronco Burger aplenty :lol: The Broncos and two? Heck, I'm in. :lol: On a side note, I think the marketing guys should get on this somehow. The two recreati...
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Basement question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2186
Re: Basement question
You also can look into the possibility that you are having condensation. If you have moist air in the house and an area that gets cool enough.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: :)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1461
Re: :)
"Good morn'in, Ma'am, and isn't it a looooovely morn'in?"
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Model 94 windage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1566
Re: Model 94 windage
You might want to take a look at the crown, also. A burr or uneven wear pattern is what I would look for.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Year's Pun
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1012
Re: New Year's Pun
I couldn't help but note most of the staff was at the bar.Though not to fret . It was for good measure.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inspiring to me.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2876
Inspiring to me.
I may not understand the words but the message come through loud and clear.
Get busy living, or get busy die'n.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... ksdBSVAM6g
Gobbler
Get busy living, or get busy die'n.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... ksdBSVAM6g
Gobbler
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Klondike-the miniseries
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1897
Re: Klondike-the miniseries
I once heard that if you want to get rich in a gold rush, be the one selling shovels.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: got caught looking for greys! LOL
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1930
Re: got caught looking for greys! LOL
Define what means "tune up". I knew this was coming :) You are letting you wife read these threads - boy, you need some serious coaching before your enter you sixties. You know, I made a less than mindful comment to Boots and now I am going to have to come up with a viable explanation - I...
- Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dont know where my post are landin'
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1020
Re: dont know where my post are landin'
The reason your posts are disappearing is that you have too much right lateral twist on the plow. Turn the wheel of the John Deere to the left and then straight real fast. This will keep your posts from getting plowed under.-------6. Oh! Welcome and howdy :D Just a helpful hint from your Uncle Sixg...
- Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bet you're too young to remember
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1122
Re: Bet you're too young to remember
Yep. The cool part for me is I already look like I'm in my 60's so I'll be able to be "That old guy" for a long time. White beard and all.Friends Call Me Ji wrote:I was born in 1960 you old fanny burbs!
Thanks for making me feel young again.
Gobbler
- Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Time to trade in the old Jeep !!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1953
Re: Time to trade in the old Jeep !!!
Yes!Friends Call Me Ji wrote:Panthers or bimbos?samb wrote:I'll take two then!
- Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Giving thanks this Christmas Eve.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 802
Re: Giving thanks this Christmas Eve.
Keep the faith, Brother. I dig the sled.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5547
Re: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?
Wow. You had suspention. Mine was a hardtail.draperjojo wrote:Here are a couple of mine...paid $75 for the Rupp from a neighbor kid.
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Monty the bronc buster
- Replies: 7
- Views: 388
Re: Monty the bronc buster
Yepgame keeper wrote:Plus one.......30wcf wrote:Pitchy...I really like that, you're the coolest guy I know...much blessings...MERRY CHRISTMAS...
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Did you get....
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3518
Re: Did you get....
Christmas, about 72, I received a Remington 572 and a Kentucky rifle kit gun. I still have both and the double 20 that I got when I was 9.
Gobbler
Gobbler
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boy o boy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2170
Re: Boy o boy
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'll keep trying.Pitchy wrote:Link doesn`t work bro.
Gobbler
Got it!
Party on.
Gobbler
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2331
Re: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....
Amish Hippies? Hmmmmcarbluesnake wrote:The Amish are known for using 'black lights'.
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5547
Re: Minibikes, Ya'll Have One Growing Up?
[quote="new pig hunter"]a minibike in my day looked like this: tube frame and Briggs-Stratton engine ....
That's what mine looked like only blue. Cool.
That's what mine looked like only blue. Cool.
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boy o boy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2170
Re: Boy o boy
Shovels rule and Hondas are cool.
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2331
Re: A Rare Display Of Amish Christmas Lights....
I was waiting and waiting and then..............Uhg.
I'm gonna get another coffee.
Good one, Man
Gobbler
I'm gonna get another coffee.
Good one, Man
Gobbler
- Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buckshot anyone?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1900
Re: Buckshot anyone?
Oh. I thought it was Van Wilder.loader wrote:stolen from Elbert Hubbard