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- Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Weekend in the woods.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1739
Re: Weekend in the woods.
That's a great experience for both of you. Enjoy it because kids don't stay kids for long.
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rhino vs Buffalo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 626
Re: Rhino vs Buffalo
That was something to watch. I'll buy that buf a cigar and give him gredit for guts but he sure was in over his head. I kept thinking that if the other 6 or 8 would have give a hand it might have been a different outcome but like people, they were willing to watch one get a good a-- whoping (I'm sur...
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Progress with the Puma .357
- Replies: 5
- Views: 678
Re: Progress with the Puma .357
That's good imformation. Enjoy winter!
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wife affecting funds
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1459
Re: Wife affecting funds
Ya gotta have a plan and work it the way ya have to within the restriction ya got. Bring her along slow but steady.
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Great Escape tunnel found and excavated
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1326
Re: The Great Escape tunnel found and excavated
That's an interesting article. 3 out of 77 ain't good odds but I'll bet they figured an attempt for freedom was better than staying in prison. AJMD, what a peice of history that book is. You should check into that. I hope your cousin realizes what he has.
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You motor cycle guys.........
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2430
Re: You motor cycle guys.........
Hey OJ, I'm a flatlander from Illinois but I've road those roads around Cripple Creek. Beautiful area. Riding that Beemer like that maybe they should have a grey beard class and we could all meet at the Isl and scrape some pegs together.
- Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jacob's first bear
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2521
Re: Jacob's first bear
Camp time and hunting time with yur kid is the best! Cangratulations to Jake for pulling the trigger and getting a clean kill and thanks to you for making it all happen. Keep that 336 forever.
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I’m so proud of my younger brother.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2438
Re: I’m so proud of my younger brother.
Glad he's home and thanks for sharing.
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You motor cycle guys.........
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2430
Re: You motor cycle guys.........
BillyDixon, get those knee's fixed or replaced and get going again! After several knee scopes my left knee was replaced at 46 years of age and my right one at 47. Mighty young at the time but I had no choice. Talk about a life changing experience, my life was given back to me to walk and function mo...
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A wildlife morning.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 987
Re: A wildlife morning.
Hey Pitchy, if that critter eats yur turkeys maybe he would make a good Thanksgiving meal.
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .357 Ranch Hand--new member
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2126
Re: .357 Ranch Hand--new member
Welcome Fla John. That's cool man!
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Updated Review on Current Production Marlin 1895
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1305
Re: Updated Review on Current Production Marlin 1895
I handled one a few weeks ago and the fit and finish on it was good. A buddy and I tried real hard to pic it apart and couldn't find any flaws. Maybe there's hope.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Motorcycle luggage update, zero lever content
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2351
Re: Motorcycle luggage update, zero lever content
Hard luggage is sure nice. After riding baggers for 17 years I went to a Harley Fatbob (Fatron as my wife says). It's got leather saddlebags that are big enough but I missed a hard lockable tourpac. I pickup up a used Corbin tourpac a few months ago and modified the mounting rack from a Yamaha FJ 13...
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parked In WI Last week
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1977
Re: Parked In WI Last week
This past weekend I was up in the Galena Illinois area and stayed at in the same hotel as an ol boy riding an old Knucklehead. It was an Illinois plate so I'm not sure how far he rode but it was loaded down with an old canvas bag that was stuffed full. I saw him ride in out out for two days but neve...
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vetran 1911 owners
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5967
Re: Vetran 1911 owners
I don't currently own a 1911 but I have had Colts and Kimbers. I don't think you'll get more bang for your buck than with a Kimber.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Store Safety
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1352
Re: Gun Store Safety
Glad the folks are all OK. Material things can be replaced but as everyone else is saying, you gotta look out for the stupid one in the crowd. Trouble is, you don't know who it is until it's too late.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: the most interesting man in the world
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2892
Re: the most interesting man in the world
He's one cool dude. Movies and adds came do that for a man.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I try to civilized.........
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2042
Re: I try to civilized.........
I'm sad for those you couldn't help and happy for Scooter. It's obvious he fits in and I'll guarantee he know's the good deal he's got! You and yur woman are good people.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How old were you when you first paid into SS?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3797
Re: How old were you when you first paid into SS?
I was 12 when I first paid in. On the same S.S. info sheet they no longer send out through the mail it totals a persons wages for each year. Total up your lifetime wages. It is amazing how long it takes to show a decent figure on a working mans wage.
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My NEW Reloading Room
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2576
Re: My NEW Reloading Room
That's a mighty fine room. I have to room to do that but I need to look at your pics for the guide line. Good job!
- Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Peace & Quiet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1009
Re: Peace & Quiet
Mighty purdy place and congratulations to you and your wife on 47 years. I suppose I would have wanted a go round in the wood shed too, but the rest of my performances would have been in the cabin. Hope you had fun!
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mountain Lion living in Griffith Park
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2531
Re: Mountain Lion living in Griffith Park
Makes a guy feel mighty comfortable being assured that it won't hurt ya.
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hondo Lane in Rio Lobo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1287
Re: Hondo Lane in Rio Lobo
Thanks for pointing that out. Now just to double check you boys I'll have to set down this weekend if it rains and watch it again.
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Savage
- Replies: 170
- Views: 16803
Re: Old Savage
Prayers sent from Danvers Il.
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good Bye Old Friend 8-(
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4646
Re: Good Bye Old Friend 8-(
The two hardest decisions I have ever had to make was also my easiest ones. My Boxer named Mac-A-Doo and my Bullmastiff named Paycheck. Great companions and life long devotion to the grave. I figure a fine animal friend deserves a peaceful and dignified ending. I feel for you and your families loss ...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: trailgun power
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2375
Re: trailgun power
Hey Ceb, heading into Shawnee this weekend with a 22 sounds fine to me. That don't sound quite so good to the Chicago controlled legislators who would rather you spend the weekend defenseless. Keep quiet and keep it close.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best pump shotgun
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8553
Re: Best pump shotgun
I own a Winny 1300 and a Mossberg 500. Can't complain about either. I shot a buddies 870 and that's a dandy. I'll settle for my 500 because that's the one I bought first and use the most.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another child needs your prayers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2690
Re: Another child needs your prayers
Prayers sent from Danvers.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went Shooting Yesterday, posting a day late & dollar short
- Replies: 10
- Views: 890
Re: Went Shooting Yesterday, posting a day late & dollar short
Good shootin Griff!
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Archery cart (more/better photos)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1237
Re: Archery cart
That's a fine looking rack. And good looking bows. I've been a longbow shooter for 20 years and have finally gave into shoulder troubles. I bought an Excaliber Vortex crossbow. It's the berries. A very effective hunting tool. It's not nearly as fun just to pull out and shoot in the driveway though. ...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Western Wildfires via NASA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1214
Re: Western Wildfires via NASA
Mighty sad to see. It is amazing technology though.
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Which would you rather have?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4754
Re: Which would you rather have?
For me it's the Mountie all the way. For your son, which ever keeps him shooting.
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Daughter's Prom (big photos)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3703
Re: Daughter's Prom (big photos)
Thanks for sharing Curt. You and your wife should be proud. And I'd bet a soda pop that the girls are equally proud of their Mom and Dad.
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's with all of the recent "TACTICAL" stuff???
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6326
Re: What's with all of the recent "TACTICAL" stuff???
I have to say to each their own. I have a few of the AR's and such. Basic guns with basic accesseries. It's amazing what is avaliable to hang on them and alot of people are making alot of money. Even though I rearly shoot my AR's I guess I'll keep one around. My son has one and it's always fun to sh...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a new tractor accessory - from Malamute
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2748
Re: Got a new tractor accessory - from Malamute
I live over here in Central Illinois and I deal with about the same weather as you. Unless you live up by the lake. I got me a 30 HP Bobcat utility tractor with a bucket and I have added a blade, disc, and a 3 point platform like you have for your pallet. And a 6 foot bush hog. That's sure the right...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Birth of a truck gun
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1726
Re: Birth of a truck gun
That will sure enough work.
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:06 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: FEAR PURCHASING....
- Replies: 87
- Views: 149128
Re: FEAR PURCHASING....
I'm going through some old posts and with the upcoming election this kinda seems like a new post. I live in Central Illinois and I am seeing less ammo on the shelves. The prices on what is there is going up and reloading supplies are creeping up too. .223 is up about 30% at the local Farm and Fleet ...
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of bikes...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2685
Re: Speaking of bikes...
Have a great time with your new bug smasher. Keep the revs up and the rubber down.
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Real Guns" review of new Marlington Guide gun
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1900
Re: "Real Guns" review of new Marlington Guide gun
Considering how long this has been going on, I have my doubts that we will be seeing any new Marlin products much longer.
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Welcome to the food chain, BC-style
- Replies: 13
- Views: 911
Re: Welcome to the food chain, BC-style
What a story. It don't sound like the guys wanted to get involved until they had no choice. They tried to remove the seal before they left the area and then it was time to go just to save their own butts. We humans tend to root for the underdogs and the seal for sure and for certain was the underdog...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Son bought a new bike.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3367
Re: Son bought a new bike.
Good lookin ride. Watch out for those wanting to run him over.
Ron
Ron
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The two women in my life.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2202
Re: The two women in my life.
Congratulations to you and your lady for 25 years. A good woman who's by your side through the thick and the thin is truely a gift. Sounds like you and I both have it made. Take Care.
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9788
Re: Anyone watching Hatfields and McCoys?
I have lived in Central Illinois all my life. My Mom was born and spent several years in Ky. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse (probably a little of both) but people who don't know me swear I live in the south. I thought the accents were off the the terminolgy was about right. The purty sou...
- Thu May 24, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lone Ranger Rides again
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3298
Re: Lone Ranger Rides again
I remember my Grandpa playing his for us kids and when I was real young there was an ol man named Johnny Hess. He would hitch up his mule and ride to town on his wagon. He'd spend a good bit of time in the local watering hole and then come outside and play his harmonica for us kids. I really don't k...
- Sat May 19, 2012 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: guide guns
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3422
Re: guide guns
Who's Ann Margret. That's a good one!
- Sun May 06, 2012 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
- Replies: 74
- Views: 9283
Re: Your smoothest, most reliable gun
My Henry Golden Boy. Sweet!
- Sun May 06, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I finally bought my first Black Rifle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1903
Re: I finally bought my first Black Rifle
I have two. Hardly ever get them out except when my son comes over. They're functional and work great, they just don't do nothin for me. I've been through the shoulder surgery and rehab, if you come back like I did you'll be glad ya did it. We're mighty lucky to live in a time when we can be fixed a...
- Fri May 04, 2012 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sub 4" handguns...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2742
Re: Sub 4" handguns...
I like my short barreled revolvers. I used to shoot IDPA with a 3 inch 686. Currently my fororite carry peice is a S-W 627 PC with a 2 5/8 inch tube. I shot a police qualifier course with that a few weeks ago and shot a 470 out of a possible 500. The short barrels are a good way to go but ya might w...
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Safest place in town to shop!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1086
Re: Safest place in town to shop!
I'm headin that way.
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Shot the Mossberg 464 Today - Promised Update
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2290
Re: Shot the Mossberg 464 Today
Mossburg has never been acused of making show peices, but they dang sure make things that work. I might go shoppin.