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by jdad
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vihtavuori N110 powder
Replies: 13
Views: 691

Re: vihtavuori N110 powder

I've been using N110 exclusively, for my magnum pistol calibers, over the last 15 years. It is like 2400, but you can safely load much hotter and without the flash, blast, and soot of 2400.





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by jdad
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coyotes pack hunting
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: Coyotes pack hunting

We live in semi rural suburbs bordering ag land. Plenty of coyotes around here and hear them at night quite often. I've run into a large pair while on a walk, but I have a 120# Great Pyrenees that made it clear if they FA they would FO. :D If people would keep their cats inside instead of letting th...
by jdad
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey OW,
Do you have any local details on the shooting in Lewiston?
by jdad
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
Replies: 44
Views: 12894

Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?

4 Roses Small Batch. JD is not bourbon.
by jdad
Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Retired Commercial Pest Inspector and Account Manager You have..... Pavement ants (Tetramorium Immigrans) 2 commercial products that are highly effective and have residual properties ( if you follow the label to the letter ). The nest is usually directly below the mounds or slabs . https://www.amazo...
by jdad
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey OW,
I thought at first they were talking about Portland, OR, but I read the article and realized it was your Portland. :shock:

"Asylum Seekers".....

https://www.wmtw.com/article/asylum-see ... t/44370293



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by jdad
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Yup. My folks, my kids, and my wife and I are doing well and enjoy each other's company. Financially, probably Kristy and I are in way better shape than most folks our age, but it's just from lack of debt. Money today is so volatile, I don't put a lot stock in it. I have a little put away, and a pe...
by jdad
Sun May 14, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six, I don't want to get into the "is it original or not" (I honestly don't know), but with a high dollar rifle, with that many rare special order features, you would think that he would spend the few extra dollars for a letter. I acknowledge that you know a bit more than most on the subje...
by jdad
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A day at the range with no shooting.
Replies: 9
Views: 408

Re: A day at the range with no shooting.

" I couldn't because "it required too much muzzle elevation" to shoot their 600 yd. range."

If only that housing sub-division would move out of the way. :D :D
by jdad
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Thanks dude………I find it historical and amazing that these logs are still good-to-go. I’m guessing the wood back in the day was so dense it didn’t take much for them to sink. Maybe they will pull up a few and find some mafia figures still chained to them. I’m presently working on a solid oak gun cab...
by jdad
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just when we thought spring was almost here!
Replies: 15
Views: 609

Re: Just when we thought spring was almost here!

Vall, Mount Hood must have gotten a fresh slug if you had that much at your house. I see California is in for it again -- but they need it so desperately. Not sure how much Mt Hood got Bill, as this had a strange narrow path. It came out of the SW and headed through Portland, and hit the Columbia R...
by jdad
Fri Feb 24, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just when we thought spring was almost here!
Replies: 15
Views: 609

Re: Just when we thought spring was almost here!

Vall, Mount Hood must have gotten a fresh slug if you had that much at your house. I see California is in for it again -- but they need it so desperately. Not sure how much Mt Hood got Bill, as this had a strange narrow path. It came out of the SW and headed through Portland, and hit the Columbia R...
by jdad
Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six,
This has your name written all over it. It will bring back those nostalgic memories :D :D :D

https://www.gunauction.com/buy/17266197



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by jdad
Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nice little collection
Replies: 26
Views: 993

Re: Nice little collection

Vall,
The 67 came standard with a 27" barrel
by jdad
Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goex returns!
Replies: 17
Views: 926

Re: Goex returns!

I'm very familiar with one of Estes divisions.

https://estesrockets.com/

Estes was the model rocket company of my youth.


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by jdad
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enjoy Life while you Can
Replies: 12
Views: 601

Re: Enjoy Life while you Can

Point "A" you're born. Point "B" you die. It's what you do in between that matters. Mosquito born illness is the #1 killer in the world. Lightning strikes are rare. Something is going to take you out some day. Enjoy life, turn off the news and internet, and take the tinfoil hat o...
by jdad
Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use a few Prayers
Replies: 20
Views: 944

Re: Could use a few Prayers

I had torn my biceps tendon off at the shoulder and completely split my labrum about 10 years ago (in my 50's). This was my first time being under since I had my tonsils out as a kid, so I know you're apprehension. It's over and done with quickly, then you have several months of recovery. It was a ...
by jdad
Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use a few Prayers
Replies: 20
Views: 944

Re: Could use a few Prayers

I had torn my biceps tendon off at the shoulder and completely split my labrum about 10 years ago (in my 50's). This was my first time being under since I had my tonsils out as a kid, so I know you're apprehension. It's over and done with quickly, then you have several months of recovery. It was a 2...
by jdad
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What a Great Pyrenees is capable of
Replies: 6
Views: 482

What a Great Pyrenees is capable of

We have a female GP in the 115-120 pound range. We see coyotes often, but only had a close encounter once. 5:30am on walk one day she sensed them and a minute or so later two came out of the green belt. It was scary how fast she switched on and went CUJO. :D Luckily the yotes decided they wanted to ...
by jdad
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Ok, here's my Thanksgiving critter story. We're over at my mom's house, for the feast, and my Great Pyrenees is out back on her deck "guarding"....just doing her job :D It's about 5:30pm and my son says something has the dog's attention under the deck. She's got her nose to the deck near t...
by jdad
Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

That all makes sense, but how is Shapiro going to get away with destroying the coal, fracking, and oil industries in PA? There has to be some push back.....or maybe not.
by jdad
Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six, I thought OR was trying to take the lead into economic collapse, but it appears your new governor wants to speed PA to the head of the line. Do the unions even know what they voted for? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/11/quick-pa-governor-elect-josh-shapiro-vows-crackdown-fracking-energy-...
by jdad
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For patients who live with 'chronic pain'
Replies: 25
Views: 2239

Re: For patients who live with 'chronic pain'

The balls for raquetball or handball may work. They are about the right size and are softer than a tennis ball. I use a foam roll and a lacrosse ball. Tennis/racquet balls are too soft for me. I was a wrestler in my youth and foolishly got into powerlifting up to around 30. I now have sciatica and ...
by jdad
Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six, Things are messed up in PDX and Eugene. The rest of Oregon is Red. 3-4 counties have the highest concentration of the population and unfortunately they are far left and control the voting. Jay, I have a trip to your state on my bucket list. I'm a narrow gauge modeler. You have the SR&RL, in...
by jdad
Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best $200 I've spent in a long time!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1193

Re: Best $200 I've spent in a long time!!

That's interesting about the "mechanical" part and your son following good directions. My granddaughter is adamant about looking at, and following assembly sheets. She bought her mom a full sized arcade game back about 4 years ago for Christmas, and asked me to assist her in assembling it...
by jdad
Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Value question
Replies: 25
Views: 1428

Re: Gun Value question

$10,000 is less than a 1/3 of it's value. If you don't NEED the money right away I would still say to consign it to JTD. He was consigned a Singer 1911 a few years ago and it closed at $120,000......after starting at .01. It's your property, but you have a rarity that is worth bank. I wouldn't list ...
by jdad
Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Value question
Replies: 25
Views: 1428

Re: Gun Value question

Order a Cody letter first. It will confirm the configuration and increase the value. It's an easy mid 5 figure saddle ring carbine. https://centerofthewest.org/explore/firearms/firearms-records/ You will probably get a whole lot more by consigning it to Jack the Dog. Here's an 1886 that closed last ...
by jdad
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USPS Thieves
Replies: 33
Views: 2338

Re: USPS Thieves

If you send it "Registered" it is kept secured. The most secure United States Postal Service® mail service (protected by safes, cages, sealed containers, locks, and keys). Must be presented to a retail employee or rural carrier. Requires a signature upon delivery. Mailers using Registered ...
by jdad
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the wood done
Replies: 41
Views: 1580

Re: Got the wood done

I used to cut and split 2-3 cords, of white & black oak, yearly when we lived in the Sierras. Cutting and splitting was easy. Moving it by the wheel barrow full after it had seasoned and then stacking it was misery. :evil: I hope to never have to deal with feeding wood stoves or maintaining acre...
by jdad
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way off topic.....Bees
Replies: 14
Views: 883

Re: Way off topic.....Bees

We have a lot of mud dauber wasps around here. I try to leave them alone. They kill spiders, and I have never been stung by one of them. Mud Daubers are the least aggressive of any wasps. You literally need to squeeze them in your hand to get them to sting you. They are solitary insects. There are ...
by jdad
Wed Aug 03, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way off topic.....Bees
Replies: 14
Views: 883

Re: Way off topic.....Bees

These are the pheromone traps I mentioned.

https://www.rescue.com/products/traps/w ... rqEALw_wcB



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by jdad
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way off topic.....Bees
Replies: 14
Views: 883

Re: Way off topic.....Bees

I'm a retired commercial pest inspector. I always laugh when reading about peoples home remedies. When in doubt call a pro and have it taken care of safely and quickly......with one treatment. Bees are pollinators and are generally good. Yellow Jackets, Bald Faced Hornets, etc are in the wasp/meat e...
by jdad
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six THOUSAND members? WTF? There aren't that many people in the TOWN our range is in. There is maybe a couple hundred in ours, but I doubt it. Quite honestly, I wouldn't care to shoot at those big time mucky muck places. Too many people, whiners, and rules. When my kid was down in Virginia, he belo...
by jdad
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

"Pinch a loaf"???....that is f funny... :D never heard that before.....you must have a dooryard!.... Yea...we do have a nice club...it's actually the nicest club other than Ridgway Rifle Club that I've even been to......100 yd rifle range, 25 yd pistol range, 100 yd muzzleloader range, 10...
by jdad
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Ruger Marlins...Crazy Dealer Markups! $$$
Replies: 19
Views: 1926

Re: The new Ruger Marlins...Crazy Dealer Markups! $$$

Been using this 'bubble' to downsize my collection and reap the rewards. Just turned 73 and wife has been at me for the last few years to get rid of some stuff. Bringing one or two at a time to my local dealer on consignment and we stick an ungodly price (we figure) on them and they are snatched up...
by jdad
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heart attack scare
Replies: 18
Views: 1412

Re: heart attack scare

I got put on ezetimibe once. Two weeks and I couldn't walk. Every muscle hurt as I if had been tortured. I threw it away. My Doctor got angry. He tried me on a statin. 6 days into it and the whites of my eyes were turning darker. My urine looked like strong coffee and smelled like I had cancer. I c...
by jdad
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: heart attack scare
Replies: 18
Views: 1412

Re: heart attack scare

. What I see slip through and cause heart attacks and death: Docs relying on A1C's and glucose levels and forgetting that elevated fasting insulin levels cause just as much danger Docs not checking OXIDIZED LDL (or LDL particle counts /b] via NMR), and relying on ordinary 'LDL' levels instead Docs ...
by jdad
Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 39A w/floppy lever--any fixes?
Replies: 8
Views: 1369

Re: Marlin 39A w/floppy lever--any fixes?

Check the lever return spring............It's what keeps the lever up.
by jdad
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Kensington ave? When was the last time you were there? It's about the whole city except jewelers row and the tourist traps.....theynhave "wolf packs" roaming around......they lol for an easy target then surround them.....cops I used to shoot with told me you see about 1 out of a hundred c...
by jdad
Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:09 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six, Did you just say nothing exciting happens around you. PA is probably going to be ground zero for an Ebola outbreak. Jdad, Never heard about that...it's a good 125 miles from me but I know the area real well......did some matches right down the road, maybe 10 miles from there.......those monkey...
by jdad
Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Six,
Did you just say nothing exciting happens around you. PA is probably going to be ground zero for an Ebola outbreak.

https://www.kmov.com/news/don-t-approac ... _id=990844



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by jdad
Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA gunsmiths
Replies: 15
Views: 1478

Re: Colt SAA gunsmiths

Any qualified smith can do that.......for what your talking about there's not much to it. I've done more than a few myself including cap and ball Colts and Remington's.... Springs aren't what he's worried about. Heck, I could do that..... it's the last thing I wrote "have it fixed and retimed&...
by jdad
Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA gunsmiths
Replies: 15
Views: 1478

Colt SAA gunsmiths

My Ops Manager just inherited a fairly nice SAA from 1901. It appears that all the springs are broken, so he wants to send it out and have it fixed and retimed.

Are there any competent Colt revolversmiths still in business?
by jdad
Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: shoulder replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: shoulder replacement

I didn't have a replacement, but did have work done. I had a fall and tore the biceps tendon off the shoulder and split the labrum. Do exactly what PT tells you to do and you will get back to 100%. If they give you the ice water circulator, then use it a lot. I did exactly what the surgeon and PT's ...
by jdad
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Hey Gunny. Yup. Bears are like big squirrels. They get into everything and will eat anything they can chew. They can be an awful nuisance and do a lot of damage. Jdad, Congratulations of you and your wife's retirement. I ha e worked at my job for 34 years, and have 6 more to go for retirement. I wa...
by jdad
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

Thanks Jack We discussed the traveling issue. That's one of the reasons I was to retire within 6 months of her. She didn't want me to be 65 when I retire and her 70. We both have taken separate vacations in the past with no problems. It would be a lot harder for her to enjoy international travel if ...
by jdad
Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect

This is really odd. Just a fluke that I checked in and read you guys talking about retirement. Good topic. My wife is retiring at the end of the month. 21 years at the same company in technical position. She's been sitting in my office since the Rice Rabies sent everyone home, in front of 2 monitors...
by jdad
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Chairmen of the Politically Incorrect
Replies: 12480
Views: 742282

Re: Chairman of the.......politically incorrect

OldWin wrote: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:45 pm Probably in negotiations with a prospective buyer from the PNW.
To carry on the new tradition. :D
You must be confusing the ultra enlightened fudds of Portland Maine, with the hipster libs of Portland, Oregon. :D
by jdad
Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I owned this in 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 1739

Re: I owned this in 2009

Closed at $2504. OUCH! :o The consignee lost some money. That's about 30% less than what I sold it to him for.
by jdad
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I owned this in 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 1739

Re: I owned this in 2009

OldWin wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:03 am Wow. That is really nice.
I have to admit, I'd of had a tough time letting that go.
Even for a big profit. :D
I've always looked upon my stuff as "things". I rarely get emotionally attached to them. I find myself getting more pragmatic the older I get. :D