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by crawdaddyjim
Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Survivalism and Leverguns
Replies: 53
Views: 5896

Re: Survivalism and Leverguns

Society won't just disappear. But there will be a bunch of people who don't know squat about living off the land. If they show up and think that force will get them what they seek then our family and friends will make it awful costly. If they come with hands out then there will always be work to tra...
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What can I say?
Replies: 21
Views: 2987

Re: OT - What can I say?

Mighty fine cut of Man you have there. Congratulations. He has done you proud.

Now go raise up another. :mrgreen:
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trapper Poll
Replies: 25
Views: 2924

Re: Trapper Poll

Sod buster knife and a .22 model 3 winchester pump with leather strap like Junior makes.

Jim
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma 454 problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2093

Re: Puma 454 problem

Is he working the lever slowly? If so follower won't pop the cartridge up and it will catch. Got to work it with authority. Also these guns benefit greatly from a Steve's Gunz workover. He sells a video if your friend is up to the DIY.
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET
Replies: 41
Views: 4858

Re: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET

Pictures late due to me being a slacker :oops: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/crawdaddy031/DSC_0244.jpg The girl in the camo didn't lose his arm to the recoil http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/crawdaddy031/DSC_0243.jpg <---That is Duff working up a sweat with his new girl :D http://i74....
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET
Replies: 41
Views: 4858

Re: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET

Had a great time. Will be uploading pics of everybody tonight. I have to go to a "house warming party" part of the payback I suppose. McNut's BB gun was an absolute blast! Seriously the nicest gun I have ever held. And Bill is a great guy to call a friend. I still aint sure how Duff keeps ...
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Am I right in saying.....
Replies: 8
Views: 1220

Re: Am I right in saying.....

It comes from the factory Ackley improved. If you want more powder in .35 cal. then go to the .35 Whelen.
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am getting brittle
Replies: 58
Views: 6059

Re: I am getting brittle

Take it easy and enjoy the show. Now you know how Joe Theisman felt. Had a horse as a kid, working horse named Paco Loco.. He earned it. His favorite trick was to wait till you were a little weary in the saddle and then he would turn and bite you on the shin. He tried to get meat if he could. Him an...
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET
Replies: 41
Views: 4858

Re: FLORIDA LEVERGUNNERS MEET

Guess what?












ME TOO!!! :mrgreen:
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- recommend cigar for beginner
Replies: 45
Views: 5911

Re: OT- recommend cigar for beginner

Partagas. Pick a smaller one like the #4, #7 or Puritos. All sizes of Partagas contain the same blend unlike most other cigar makers who add better fines in the center of larger stogies. A smaller cigar can be enjoyed in less than an hour. Try to find a quiet, wind free place to enjoy it and enjoy ...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?
Replies: 87
Views: 10550

Re: TOT- Best Place for Poor Guy?

Just north of Rimfire, is a little piece of heaven called De Land FL. There are a lot of retirees here abouts and you are close to the river and the ocean and small town life. I bought my house and land about 5 yrs back and paid 90k for a 3/2 with a acre of sand around it. Come on we need more peopl...
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Prayer request (it comes in threes)
Replies: 26
Views: 2708

Re: OT - Prayer request (it comes in threes)

Will put them and you on the prayer list. Sorry for your loss.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Top Lever Love Porn
Replies: 9
Views: 1361

Re: OT: Top Lever Love Porn

Dang, that's nice, but your photos are too small.
I love it when a MOD says things like this! :D

Nice gun btw.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Small claims court advice VERDICT PAID!
Replies: 41
Views: 5053

Re: OT Small claims court advice VERDICT PAID!

Wonderful! Now don't you go listening to these guys telling you to buy a gun with that money. I know that will be seen as treasonous but you don't know how ugly it will get if you don't spend that on her. :shock:
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New pistol from S&W
Replies: 31
Views: 4371

Re:

Revolver and 6 or 5 rounds seems a natural to me. Blued steel is a natural. Which way the cylinder spins doesn't matter. Been through the rubber grip phase. I think you misunderstand me. The bluing on the new revolver is not a blue I like. I like the traditional deep blue. And I detest rubber grips...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Leroy & Gator
Replies: 5
Views: 897

Like a good movie you can run it by more than once. :lol: :lol:
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New pistol from S&W
Replies: 31
Views: 4371

Ummmm nope. Sorry just don't care for the blue or the frame. Nice grips for rubber tho.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat May 31, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on sons Tim and Steve
Replies: 17
Views: 2498

Update on sons Tim and Steve

Tim called me this evening with the great news that he has passed his physical tests and will graduate basic next Thursday!!!!! Man what a relief. Now to get him to his tech station and home for a couple of days to see my Dr.. Steve is doing much better. Still has his jaw wired shut. He has a appt. ...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat May 31, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone dealt with The Regimental Quartermaster?
Replies: 12
Views: 1638

Have not dealt with them either. But a call to their BBB might get you some enlightenment.

These guys seem to think they are good. Read the link.
http://www.geocities.com/124th/The124th ... erList.htm
by crawdaddyjim
Sat May 31, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT WARNING: HIGH CUTE FACTOR! newborns in the yard
Replies: 21
Views: 3275

That right there is proof of God in our midst. How they can start out that cute and end up uglier than a camel is just short of a miracle.

That is a wonderous thing to see any day.

jim
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 20, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't tell me bear spray would've worked in this situation!
Replies: 12
Views: 2263

Kirk will probably back me up on this, Kirk? But handguns can be had for use in the western territories for just this reason. But I believe Kirk takes his Schofield in 44 russian when he goes camping.

The guy was surely in God's hands.

Jim
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 20, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Texas Property Taxes
Replies: 15
Views: 3101

Wow, OTH. My taxes on 1acre and a 3/2 was a shade over 1800.00 this year. But that represented a max allowable increase of 3%. Due to a homestead exemption. The guy down the road payed through the nose. But it is his winter home and not his permanent residence. I like the sales tax deal as well. But...
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 20, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Dirt Roads
Replies: 9
Views: 1351

I still live on a dirt road. Washboard and all. Wouldn't have it any other way.

Don't get much "Dukes of Hazzard" action though.... it is a dead end road. :lol:
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 20, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One EXCITED female!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 5354

Congratulations to you! And thank you to Dwight for being such a thoughtful person. How bout some pictures? See this here is a picture oriented forum.:D

Some of the gun in action would be extra nice! :)

Jim
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 20, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - it is just all talk:(
Replies: 12
Views: 1742

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the path of rightousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil. For thou art ...
by crawdaddyjim
Tue May 13, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3926

Reb, I know about the Ekg thing. I was a hospital technician in a previous life and was responsible for doing those as well as EEg's and working the OR. Which is why I was arguing with Dr. Knucklenoggin. They did do a stress test on him and a CAT scan. Neither showed any problems BUT I still want to...
by crawdaddyjim
Mon May 12, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3926

God bless all of you. We came home with Steven last night late and had to get up early for work. So didn't get a chance to get back online. Update on Tim is he returned to training and most likely will graduate in two weeks. Then on to Eglin. Mom and her shofer (me) will go up and see him after he s...
by crawdaddyjim
Sun May 11, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3926

Thanks Fellas, And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I gotta go now. I will see about getting back on later tonight when I get back from the hospital. And give you an update.

Jim
by crawdaddyjim
Sun May 11, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3926

Jay I thought the same thing. And try as I might the da... doctor would not even try to see it my way. But his ECG is still not showing any signs and the swelling has gone away. Now Tim is a TALL kid at 6'6" but he has never had any problems growing up and all. I would like to get him to my doc...
by crawdaddyjim
Sun May 11, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT:What a rough couple of months!
Replies: 33
Views: 3926

OT:What a rough couple of months!

Sorry I haven't been around in awhile fellas. Things got interesting to put it mildly when my son's TI called from Lackland AFB to tell me that Tim had collapsed on the training field while running. He was in the base hospital and I couldn't get anyone to give me any information! I was some kinda PO...
by crawdaddyjim
Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Gamekeeper, hows the....
Replies: 10
Views: 1401

Well, I'll bet the apple didn't fall far from the tree. :D
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Suggestions For A New Glock Shooter
Replies: 21
Views: 3785

No handgun experience would dictate you start him out on a smaller caliber. STRESS the 4 rules constantly. Other than that I think you have it covered. Have fun!
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Space Station Crew Can Access Gun (Horrors!)
Replies: 19
Views: 4437

Oberg is a wack job and I mean that in the nicest way possible. Nowak was not heavily armed. She had duct tape and a hammer and pepper spray! She also had not been able to pass her psych eval and so was grounded due to marital problems. Now seriously I am not sure what good a projectile firing weapo...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Cheney goes against Bush
Replies: 32
Views: 4991

Hutchison and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont ., who also signed the brief, agreed that some restrictions are valid, citing their support for banning assault weapons. But they said the court should declare the handgun ban unconstitutional and set a clear limit beyond which governments may not go to limit g...
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Up to 30 states filing with Heller but read this quote!
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Did anyone see this part?
by crawdaddyjim
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-CIVIL WAR? GA wants to annex parts of TN
Replies: 2
Views: 859

I would gladly let them shut off the water flowing into Florida. With one law enacted in AL and GA. All people who plan on moving to Florida have to stop and live in AL or GA for a minimum of 15 yrs. before they can complete their move to Fla.

Sounds fair to me.
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - U.S. Senator conducts gun-related poll!! VOTE!
Replies: 23
Views: 4034

Hit it. Thanks for the post. This poll may actually mean something.
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Up to 30 states filing with Heller but read this quote!
Replies: 4
Views: 1074

Up to 30 states filing with Heller but read this quote!

From the Star-Telegram http://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/460553.html Hutchison and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., who also signed the brief, agreed that some restrictions are valid, citing their support for banning assault weapons. But they said the court should declare the handgun ban unconstituti...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: chokeing boy
Replies: 9
Views: 2179

Yeh, but he's sure durn right on the nail.......NOTHING gets me more than somebody that don't take a active role in the governance of their own country.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7474

No it isn't. It is on the Comandants reading list and from time to time when I get to a new unit or have a decent size turn over I make all of my Marines do a paper and discusion on the first 10 amendments. Actually I just assigned this to all of my new guys yesterday with a due date of the 20th. T...
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7474

Horse crapp :evil: . That guy is a Dumb A##. Never heard such a crock of sh%^ in my life. Yes C.Cash there would be starting with the Officer and SNCO ranks. We swore an oath to suport and deffend the Constitution first then obey the President. Is the Constitution and its meanings taught to the rec...
by crawdaddyjim
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exploded View - Savage 99 A Queston
Replies: 5
Views: 978

Now where did all those savage guys go? HOBIE, OLD SAVAGE where are you?


Just a bump for you.
by crawdaddyjim
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A nasty revolver accident.
Replies: 31
Views: 5384

Well if you miss him with the bullet, the muzzle blast will incinerate him!

This guy had a ND and was man enough to post about it.

Thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=333066

Pics GRAPHIC : http://dishhead.home.insightbb.com/leg.html
by crawdaddyjim
Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Fun quiz
Replies: 26
Views: 4014

The test is rigged. But I'm supposedly 64.6% smarter than the average, whatever that is. I mean how many people would know the model names of cars? Unless they had a special interest in that category of cars.

Now do this with leverguns and I bet we would all be geniuses! :D
by crawdaddyjim
Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Major sacrifices!!!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 4200

Just sacrificed the price of 4 or 5 good rifles for a computerized sewing machine for her quilting. Oh, well.................... :wink: Man, I feel your pain. :cry: I wonder if there is a support group for husbands of quilters?!?? The wardens just went in the shop for annual checkup. MINIMUM charge...
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: feast your hunting fantasy starved eyes on this
Replies: 22
Views: 4131

That will be beach front in less than 10 yrs. I'm In. :D
by crawdaddyjim
Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- anyone have time for a prayer-UPDATE!
Replies: 28
Views: 4370

She and her son are on the list at church.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - And that's when the fight started...
Replies: 9
Views: 2065

Last months issue of Ironhorse magazine. NOW before you guys start up. It was a handmedown from a coworker. Although I do own a ironhorse. They are cheaper than the real thing.
by crawdaddyjim
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Open letter to all drivers, plus a prayer request
Replies: 23
Views: 2994

Was on Hwy 50 just yesterday. Traffic diversion with cones and LEO's directing. This Little (well she weren't little) old (she was really old) woman just drove on through the cones. Thats when I saw what looked like a baton with a handle at 90* on the shaft go flying into the front of her car. She s...