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by williamranks
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WW1 trench dugouts.
Replies: 2
Views: 573

WW1 trench dugouts.

I keep Nessy's sight under a bookmark file called "Odd Stuff" and this one sure is.

http://www.messynessychic.com/2015/11/2 ... ar-dugout/
by williamranks
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a Primer on Rugby?
Replies: 20
Views: 1397

Re: Need a Primer on Rugby?

I watch here on the Be-In channel. No commercials except at the half. Commentary in english. Same reason I watch Formula One on Univision with NBC as a back up in case I need to hear the commentary in english. I've seen medics working on a player while the game continues around them. Blood substitut...
by williamranks
Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Macs evidently CAN get viruses...
Replies: 13
Views: 1011

Re: Macs evidently CAN get viruses...

If you want an antivirus see the reviews in the link. Any of them will slow down operation because they scan all incoming. I used to use Sophos but they've slipped badly for mac in the last few years. The good ones for Mac are free because, while most won't effect the Mac, they can be passed on to m...
by williamranks
Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Macs evidently CAN get viruses...
Replies: 13
Views: 1011

Re: Macs evidently CAN get viruses...

Sounds like MacKeeper. They're a sneaky bunch. Somehow they attach themselves to other websites. Don't click any buttons inside the popup or you could end up downloading it. Go to the apple symbol and select "force quit", quit the browser, then reselect the browser from the dock and contin...
by williamranks
Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't seem to learn this.
Replies: 10
Views: 764

Can't seem to learn this.

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by williamranks
Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked up an 1892 but what is it?
Replies: 22
Views: 3024

Re: Picked up an 1892 but what is it?

First look on the top of the barrel at the receiver. If you see an oval with a P in it it's a replacement barrel from Winchester mailed to a gunsmith. Fairly common because when it was made most rounds were black powder. Replacement barrels have a date and proof marks on the bottom under the forearm...
by williamranks
Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Military "type" wood stove/tent heater
Replies: 11
Views: 1481

Re: Military "type" wood stove/tent heater

I don't know about the stoves but, in a space that small, make sure the combustion air is ducted in from outside
by williamranks
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50 Nerds of Gray
Replies: 8
Views: 1278

50 Nerds of Gray

It's a twitter page of the same name.
by williamranks
Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gorilla Glue Rant
Replies: 23
Views: 3666

Re: Gorilla Glue Rant

I think it uses moisture to set. The instructions say to dampen dry wood before using for a faster set.
Get much humidity up there?
by williamranks
Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe
Replies: 13
Views: 2084

Re: Off duty American Servicemen disarm terrorist in Europe

I got a kick out of the Brit in an interview. He said he figured he was going to die anyway so why not die doing something.
by williamranks
Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One brave LEO
Replies: 5
Views: 508

One brave LEO

He took the chance of never seeing the wife and kids again to save others he never met. Either that or he just got P'd O.

http://www.azfamily.com/story/29856701/ ... -way-crash
by williamranks
Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-
Replies: 14
Views: 2045

Re: GUN SAFETY REMINDER-

When I was 14 I owned a Mossberg 142A with the adjustable trigger for woodchuck hunting. I had it set light and never swung the thumb safety to fire until it was up and pointed and the backside of my trigger finger was pressed against the inside front edge of the trigger guard. Then my father took i...
by williamranks
Thu Aug 20, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - got the MacIntosh Computer - what about email...?
Replies: 42
Views: 4569

Re: Dead Computer - update - went with MacBook Pro

For Safari I downloaded the AdBlock extension which removes 90% of them. I also use the Click to Flash extension which stops videos from auto starting, allows downloading them while you watch and will open most flash videos in other formats like QuickTime or HTML5 if you tell it to. Both available f...
by williamranks
Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK - got the MacIntosh Computer - what about email...?
Replies: 42
Views: 4569

Re: Computer died.....now....Mac vs Windows...?

:| Ok.... I joined the dark side. MacBook Pro. Reasons: 1) my wife has one so I keep having to learn how to do stuff on here to help her since she's not a computer person. 2) I am fed up with ever-updating and buggy Windows. 3) I hate bundled and pre-set-up files etc, but Windows is doing that now ...
by williamranks
Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago. Update
Replies: 44
Views: 4932

Re: I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago.

I'm still fighting this thing. Hives and itching in different places at different times. If I scratch it leaves white welts surrounded by red rash. Wherever the itch is the veins stand up high and proud. I found some of the funnel shaped nests outside on the siding and killed them with wasp spray. H...
by williamranks
Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From one tech challenged curmudgeon to another
Replies: 11
Views: 614

Re: From one tech challenged curmudgeon to another

You might start here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.maps.mytracks In reading this, it seems some people don't like the newer up dated App. I downloaded the one I have about one to two years ago and I am happy with it. Maybe it aint available now? It was free. Mayb...
by williamranks
Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago. Update
Replies: 44
Views: 4932

Re: I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago.

http://www.hobospider.com/info/ Fortunately I got an "eating other bugs" bite instead of the big one. The bite site is only 1/4" and not painful. I might have some overall weakness but, I'm retired and it's hard to tell. I used Cortizone the first couple days for the itch and one mor...
by williamranks
Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago. Update
Replies: 44
Views: 4932

I got spider bit during the night 8 days ago. Update

The little *** is called a Hobo spider. This time of year here the males leave their webs and wander all over the place looking for females, reminds me of myself 40 years ago. Local hives and itching. Two hours ago it was my left side ribs and now it's my hands. Blood clots in the leg it bit and the...
by williamranks
Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When it goes bad.
Replies: 12
Views: 1103

Re: When it goes bad.

Frankly, the lack of control from the outset by the officers is troubling. Sometimes, you just have mix it up and break out the zip-ties. They were too timid... and it got one of them shot. darned if you or darned if you don't, the report the police received didn't sound like one where you need to ...
by williamranks
Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When it goes bad.
Replies: 12
Views: 1103

Re: When it goes bad.

mikld wrote:That's incredible. It took the police that long to gain control? And only one was shot? Geezee...
Cottonwood PD is a different animal from most. The link is from Jan.

http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID ... leID=63946
by williamranks
Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Navajo Code Talkers
Replies: 10
Views: 3593

Re: Navajo Code Talkers

They are similar languages. I never knew that.

http://www.native-languages.org/famath_words.htm
by williamranks
Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muzzle Brake on Win. 70 Feather Weight 300 Win Mag
Replies: 6
Views: 617

Re: Muzzle Brake on Win. 70 Feather Weight 300 Win Mag

Type "rifle recoil reducer" in your search engine and you'll see a few. Butt plates mounted in shock absorbers to units that mounted in a drilled hole in the stock forearm or butt. They don't reduce recoil, they slow it down to a big push. This from Marlinowners: http://www.marlinowners.co...
by williamranks
Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mature ladies are smart.
Replies: 13
Views: 2110

Mature ladies are smart.

A Mature Lady gets pulled over for Speeding... Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer? Traffic Cop: Yes ma'am, I'm afraid you were speeding. Older Woman: Oh, I see. Traffic Cop: Can I see your license please? Older Woman: Well, I would give it to you but I don't have one. Traffic Cop: Don't have o...
by williamranks
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you like maps and history
Replies: 4
Views: 557

Re: If you like maps and history

I just realized you have to pay to see all the interactive maps.
by williamranks
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you like maps and history
Replies: 4
Views: 557

If you like maps and history

This site will keep you busy.

http://www.the-map-as-history.com/index.php
by williamranks
Sun Jun 14, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My kinda guy
Replies: 2
Views: 501

My kinda guy

by williamranks
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper
Replies: 14
Views: 2049

Re: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper

Nice, got that puppy bookmarked!
by williamranks
Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper
Replies: 14
Views: 2049

Re: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper

Might be a "never mind" but easy to check. As a teenager I had a Winchester 53 25-20 that kicked more than I thought it should and would set primers back. If I put an empty in it the bolt was a little hard to close and the primer would reseat so I knew it wasn't headspace. Finally took it ...
by williamranks
Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper
Replies: 14
Views: 2049

Re: Browning BL-22, knuckle rapper

I was looking for something else and noticed this on the search results.
Dunno if it will help.
http://www.sealnet.com/bl22fieldservice ... Manual.pdf
by williamranks
Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Nimrods!
Replies: 18
Views: 1433

Re: Remington Nimrods!

Rusty wrote:IMHO the best way to handle the Remington recall is to replace the factory trigger with one from Timney. that's what I'm going to do.
You should be able to find a good price, even Amazon has them.
by williamranks
Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Nimrods!
Replies: 18
Views: 1433

Re: Remington Nimrods!

This is one fix for the trigger. A few dollars spent and no aggravation. http://tacticalgunreview.com/easy-fix-remington-700-trigger-recall/ Or one of these: http://www.brownells.com/items/remington-700-trigger.aspx There may be more. I searched "Remington 700 trigger" and "Remington ...
by williamranks
Sun May 31, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crimping BEHIND the bullet.
Replies: 14
Views: 1877

Re: Crimping BEHIND the bullet.

It looks good, especially considering the price of a cannelure tool.

http://www.buffaloarms.com/bullet_canne ... -3872.aspx

http://www.corbins.com/prices.htm (There's a tab for cannelure.)
by williamranks
Fri May 29, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for advice on Montana driving, please?
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

Re: Looking for advice on Montana driving, please?

I forgot a couple about Montana recreation and wildlife.

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by williamranks
Thu May 28, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Bullet & Cartridge Case Technology
Replies: 19
Views: 3012

Re: New Bullet & Cartridge Case Technology

Too light. The .40 truncated cone is only 114 gr. I know, in the movies, any hit with a 9mm will put the bad guy down. In real life you gotta wait for them to bleed enough to get weak and fall down. They proved that in the Philippines over 100 years ago. I carry only .40 or .45 with heavy flat point...
by williamranks
Mon May 25, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Been reading
Replies: 2
Views: 319

Been reading

Scientific American has a mag out about evolution of humans. So, anyway, I’m reading about the evolution of language. They’ve got charts and brain scans and stuff and a theory about oral language coming from sign language and the right side of the brain and such. They’re full of it. Human language s...
by williamranks
Tue May 05, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
Replies: 59
Views: 4911

Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?

No more geezerly than I am. Gotta go chase those dang kids off the lawn again.
by williamranks
Tue May 05, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Y2K did it!!! (Another picture added)
Replies: 35
Views: 3647

Re: Y2K did it!!!

Excellant! The best I ever did was tenderfoot.
by williamranks
Sat May 02, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fifty Shades of Grey for Seniors
Replies: 9
Views: 2053

Fifty Shades of Grey for Seniors

Fifty Shades of Grey for Seniors Back and forth... Back and forth… In and out… In and out… A little to the right… A little to the left… She could feel the sweat on her forehead, between her breasts and, trickling down the small of her back… She was getting near to the end. He was in ecstasy with a h...
by williamranks
Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuckle
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

Chuckle

THE AUSTRALIAN VIRGIN A very nice, innocent Australian woman wants to get married, but she is only willing to marry a man if he has never had sex with another woman. After several unsuccessful years of searching, she decides to take out a personal ad. She ends up corresponding with Scotty Greer, who...
by williamranks
Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GI Joe is Long Gone....
Replies: 16
Views: 1597

Re: GI Joe is Long Gone....

From the article "Imagine what ISIS or the Russian military is thinking when they see these images."

They're probably thinking we're too stupid to live.