When we were kids, 50's, if you had to go to the doctor you paid him direct, we didn't have medical insurance, don't think most other folks did either. Of course the office visit was low, to reflect the times, and any shots needed were just an cheap add on, .
How things have changed....
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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Affordable Health Care (DirectPay)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 149
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scam alert
- Replies: 3
- Views: 134
Scam alert
So apparently I bought a 500$ gun from some guy named Russell, using Paypal, got the email to let him know if there was a problem. Well I didn't buy a gun from anyone, and I don't have a Paypal account and I don't think Paypal even allows gun purchases. So be careful guys, scammers are using a new t...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 516
Re: Panic time. . . . an ECLIPSE…!!!
Seems like a good time to take a nap...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Re: Do Red Squirrels Like Pine Cones??? (Especially when served on boats...)
That's what you get when you cover your boat....
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 715
Re: Any Boomers recall this toy from the early 1960s?
Doesn't ring a bell, but then we never had a lot of toys growing up.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
- Replies: 13
- Views: 625
Re: 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin
I thought I knew the major engagements of WW2, but I was unaware of this attack. Thank you for reminding us.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Liking the new air rifle
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1916
Re: Liking the new air rifle
Ji, I recently got a Hatsun 95 22 from Pyramyd air on sale , I've yet to try it out but it's a BIG gun and very heavy, not something you want to walk around with very far...Just so you know...
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This was a little different.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1275
Re: This was a little different.
Had a Ruger security six that would bind up like that, Ist time was during a qualification shoot, armorer looked at it and cleaned it up enough to finish, said the Rugers had a tight tolerance...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 'Smart' devices are dumb....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 845
Re: 'Smart' devices are dumb....
After the EMP strike who are you going to call with your protected phone?
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
- Replies: 10
- Views: 629
Re: Looking for one missing item and you find the other one you've been looking for
My old man lost a magazine that he "hid" in the house, never did find it, years later I had to clean out his house, I never found it either....Wherever he hid it, it's still there...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ultra sonic cleaning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 783
Re: Ultra sonic cleaning
I haven't, but have read that others do it regularly... really can't hurt anything...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gforce shotguns
- Replies: 5
- Views: 381
Re: gforce shotguns
That's cheap enough to use as a paddle if it stops working, :mrgreen: For maximum recoil reduction you want a gas operated gun, if that's what a Gforce is then you should be good to go. I do use 3" shells but with 1 1/4 oz shot, no need to super size more than that. Geese I use bb's, ducks #3, ...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1094
Re: REAL Info About Tinnitus Research
I have it constantly, I never really notice it, or pay attention to it, It's just another background noise that you get used to.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: There goes the pumphouse anti-freezing system...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: There goes the pumphouse anti-freezing system...
My grandparents had a attached well pump "house" upstate NY, below 0 degrees was common, they had a 2 bulb fixture in case one burned out. Doesn't help with a power outage but I don't recall they had many of those. You can still get rough service incandescents up to 100 watts. a little les...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "What was that?!?"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 820
Re: "What was that?!?"
We had one of those whack a mole kits in 3006 when we were still kids, the loading was easy enough and we never popped a primer. One time I noticed a just finished round that the primer was sticking up a little, no problem I'll just tap it down.....after the second tap it dawned on me what the heck ...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recoil as I age
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2709
Re: Recoil as I age
My brother handed me his S&W 44 mag to try, one round later I handed it back. Most unpleasant handgun I ever tried...no thanks...lol
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite leather dressing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 966
Re: Favorite leather dressing
Don't overlook Ballistol, I cleaned up a holster that was dry and over 50 years old, did a very good job,
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Input from those in law enforcement
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1102
Re: Input from those in law enforcement
Let it drop, but keep copies of all documentation and correspondence, and maybe add another camera to cover any blind spots....
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Homemade BP
- Replies: 12
- Views: 634
Re: Homemade BP
Read somewhere that willow charcoal was the best for BP, even gave a "recipe" on how to make small batches with a coffee can, i believe...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 701
Re: POF Tombstone Lever Carbine
Interesting concept for the communist run states, but that accuracy just plain sucks...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 997
Re: Anyone else wish they had bought a dozen 336's when they were $200 at Wallyworld?
I wished I had gotten the 30-30 cowboy when it came out, I thought that was one nice looking rifle!....but, I had a perfectly good 336, didn't really need it.....so let it go by.... lol
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
- Replies: 15
- Views: 675
Re: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
Always talked to the old folks, My grandmother was the most forthcoming on working the farm in Germany with hand tools, and the crippling inflation after WW1. Was friendly with a few old Baymen, talked about the old days fishing here in the bay, and they new the last of the market hunters. You could...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remember to Cherish every moment with Loved Ones
- Replies: 9
- Views: 585
Re: Remember to Cherish every moment with Loved Ones
LOL , go get em!! ...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A heavy for the .30 WCF
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1285
Re: A heavy for the .30 WCF
And yet... there's an Aussie on one of these boards at one time that was killing Feral "brush bulls" with 150 gr. factory ammo....Not sure there's anything tougher than an older feral bull.
While bigger is supposed to be better , probably not necessary....
While bigger is supposed to be better , probably not necessary....
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 19 Texas Rangers, Only 18 Winchesters. Why?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2074
Re: 19 Texas Rangers, Only 18 Winchesters. Why?
The Krag guy had overwatch duty....
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serious injury with a crossbow
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1181
Re: Serious injury with a crossbow
Friend of mine just got out of the emergency room, he has a crank up Xbow and somehow it got away from him and badly maimed his thumb, he'll be out of commission for a few weeks. I had an accidental discharge with mine, it was pointing down when it went off, bolt had a mechanical broadhead that miss...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1037
Re: Got banned from Marlin Owners site
I miss all the good stuff!
Been a member for years, never had an issue, or noticed anything worthy of being banned, but I'm not delicate and most things don't bother me...lol
Been a member for years, never had an issue, or noticed anything worthy of being banned, but I'm not delicate and most things don't bother me...lol
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12899
Re: Favorite sippin’ bourbons?
I usually sip a scotch winter evenings but have some bourbon here too, A customer brought me a bottle of Buffalo Trace, while I appreciated the gesture I'm not fond of it.
Someone once told me get wild turkey, reasonably priced and better than most....
Someone once told me get wild turkey, reasonably priced and better than most....
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: So True
- Replies: 10
- Views: 551
Re: So True
I hear ya,....2 new hips and 2 knees!
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arrgghh! Water Leak
- Replies: 13
- Views: 425
Re: Arrgghh! Water Leak
If only they made something you can put in the line, somewhere you can access it, to shut the water off for that section....
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Up close and personal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 436
Re: Up close and personal
I've used the pinesol trick with raccoons, it worked until I got around to eliminating the little darlings...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Half Million Year Old Structure Found???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 541
Re: Half Million Year Old Structure Found???
I always get a kick out of these "experts" that are locked into their own biases. What makes them think early hominids were stupid? They populated the world with limited tech. They must have done something right.
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air rifle?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Re: Air rifle?
Friend of mine is into the pcp guns, has a few high caliber ones... He did manage to blow up the air cylinder on one, almost took his thumb off, didn't seem to affect him, I think I'd be nervous filling one of those bombs up, lol
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air rifle?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Re: Air rifle?
Thanks to all, Had a cheap springer as a kid, it was completely adequate, and I sent a lot of pellets down range. Fast forward 60 years and have a need for some light duty "jobs"..... Nath, any reason you distrust a gas cylinder? Springers are still available and inexpensive, but seems to ...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Air rifle?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Air rifle?
Any suggestions for a reasonably priced pellet rifle?
Probably 22 cal, gas piston?, accurate to at least 25 yds. No scope needed.
Thanks
Probably 22 cal, gas piston?, accurate to at least 25 yds. No scope needed.
Thanks
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Medical Pearl of the Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 428
Re: Medical Pearl of the Day
I've said it before but it's too bad there aren't more doctors like you, especially "here"
They've all sold out to the evil empires, a few try to stay independent but the buy out money becomes impossible for them to resist.
They've all sold out to the evil empires, a few try to stay independent but the buy out money becomes impossible for them to resist.
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The fall goose...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 541
Re: The fall goose...
Goose pastrami....you'll thank me later, lol
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1892
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Happy Birthday!, Thanks for all you've done!...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 81 with a 410!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 347
Re: 81 with a 410!
Well done...
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 20-gauge slug loads
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2156
Re: 20-gauge slug loads
You roll crimping with a hand drill or a drill press?
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SloJoe Will Make It Illegal To Sell Your Property Without An FFL
- Replies: 4
- Views: 353
Re: SloJoe Will Make It Illegal To Sell Your Property Without An FFL
already like that in NY
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck
- Replies: 18
- Views: 715
Re: Looking for info regarding loading .410 #000 Buck
I had looked into it and people did say that the inline buckshot would deform on firing, I never got to load any as I got sidetracked but maybe nickel plated buck shot would be better, with better penetration...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Garden guns? .22 smoothbores
- Replies: 7
- Views: 374
Re: Garden guns? .22 smoothbores
I don't have any experience with those, I did experiment with 38 special shot loads and was highly unimpressed... I would think at the range the loads are practical you might as well use a pellet gun....YMMV
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
- Replies: 13
- Views: 596
Re: SAA barrel lengths, practical differences
Back in more primitive times I carried a 4" service revolver, A Ruger security six, It was very accurate. I did notice the ringers in the police qualifying matchs all used 6" revolvers, So I suspect they felt it was an advantage. I never tried a 6" cause I was keeping up with them wit...
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First knife
- Replies: 17
- Views: 721
Re: First knife
I can't remember which one was first, it's probably still around here...somewhere.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1085
Re: My new Marlin/Ruger Classic .44 Mag
Very nice wood... I think I might have jumped on that too!, lol
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Close encounters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 413
Re: Close encounters
Was at hunting camp and I had a boned out deer in meat bags hanging in a spruce tree. Got up in the night to take a leak and theres a skunk trying to drag a bag of meat away! I had a drag hook in the truck and I hooked the bag and began a tug of war with the skunk, lol, was 4 feet away from me. It f...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thoughts on pocket knives.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1584
Re: Thoughts on pocket knives.
Been carrying a pocket knife or two since , well, a long time, used to have one when I went to grade school, try that now!... I've had pretty much all variations, the Swiss army knives are very handy, I now carry a flip out blade with a pocket clip, first thing I do when changing clothes is make sur...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My nephew in Phoenix pointed his heat laser at the concrete
- Replies: 9
- Views: 432
Re: My nephew in Phoenix pointed his heat laser at the concrete
It's Arizona..it's hot..happens every summer..since the beginning of time...you'd think people would accept and realize that, lol
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Pickett
- Replies: 14
- Views: 596
Re: Joe Pickett
It's true he gets himself in trouble because he's running on emotion, the story is ok, but most of the "acting" seems forced. I'll continue to watch but it is annoying at times.