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by williamranks
Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was the #1 song on your Birthday?
Replies: 38
Views: 4681

Re: What was the #1 song on your Birthday?

Conceived: Woody Wood-Pecker by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra

Born: Cruising Down the River by Blue Barron and His Orchestra

God, I'm old
by williamranks
Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might have a phone problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1315

Re: Might have a phone problem

Naaaaa......your phone is cool.....it's our society that's f.u. When 2 out of 5 commercials are for erectile dysfunction, that tells me where we are all headed..........doomsville, USA. The only out of this mess is a total collapse.....it's coming.....and yes, in our lifetime.----6 No way I even lo...
by williamranks
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might have a phone problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1315

Might have a phone problem

So, I was watching Judge Judy and lawyer adds for vaginal mesh, xeralto etc. came on. Figured I'm bored anyway so I called one of them. Feller who answered wanted to know if he could help me. Told him I was having a problem that I knew he had the answer to if anyone did. How do you spell parasite? A...
by williamranks
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hernandez Jury Has Come In With A Verdict
Replies: 20
Views: 1237

Re: The Hernandez Jury Has Come In With A Verdict

He's got a surprise coming in prison. He might have thought he was big tough gang banger. Now he's going to find out that only existed between his ears.
by williamranks
Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dang Blasted Marlin support
Replies: 33
Views: 5548

Re: Dang Blasted Marlin support

The Moruku/Winchester 44-40 I've got slugs .429. Might explain why it only likes soft lead factory cowboy loads.
by williamranks
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thinking about another levergun in .22cal
Replies: 9
Views: 762

Re: thinking about another levergun in .22cal

Always liked the 30 degree lever throw, no need to unhook your thumb just flick your fingers.
by williamranks
Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thinking about another levergun in .22cal
Replies: 9
Views: 762

Re: thinking about another levergun in .22cal

I like the BL-22. I've had a couple over the years. The latest one is an FLD Grade 2 with 20" barrel. I didn't care for the 24" octagon, it was muzzle heavy and slower to mount.

http://randywakeman.com/Browning_BL_22_Oct_GrII.htm
by williamranks
Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bubba
Replies: 4
Views: 505

Bubba

Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba's neighbors were Catholic. And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The delicious aroma from the grilled venison steaks was causing such a problem for the Cat...
by williamranks
Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't fall in love with a parrot
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Don't fall in love with a parrot

It's not fair to the kids.
by williamranks
Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Web browsing faster
Replies: 5
Views: 413

Web browsing faster

I use these for Safari. Pages open faster with AdBlock and videos don't start unless you tell them to.

https://adblockplus.org/en/internet-explorer

http://www.howtogeek.com/188059/how-to- ... b-browser/
by williamranks
Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
Replies: 42
Views: 4499

Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...

I've used the built in File Vault on the Mac since the first one. It's supposed to encrypt the entire hard drive, files, folders, programs, settings.
Does it make it safer? How would I know? I've never been hacked that I know of. Anyone who did would die of boredom.
by williamranks
Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
Replies: 42
Views: 4499

Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...

They only invented Windows to tick me off according to a guy at the help desk. He thought he was being funny. I think he was right. I have to use it for work and there's a Toshiba on the table behind me running Win 7 and Office 2010. The biggest problems I've run into over the years and several diff...
by williamranks
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match
Replies: 39
Views: 3589

Re: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match

I've always wanted a .577 Nitro Express, the 750 gr solid will pass through an elephant lengthwise. That'll teach them gophers!
by williamranks
Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match
Replies: 39
Views: 3589

Re: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match

After I posted I got curious. None of the Ruark books are available as ebooks.

But:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... r+Capstick
by williamranks
Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match
Replies: 39
Views: 3589

Re: 45-70 And Gophers Perfect Match

Robert Ruark wrote a book called "Use Enough Gun". I think you got that covered.
I wouldn't want to face a wounded gopher!
by williamranks
Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stevens 35 Remington levergun
Replies: 52
Views: 8684

Re: Stevens 35 Remington levergun

Found this: http://www.gunville.com/products/stevens-model-425-walnut-repro-stock-set I can't find any reviews for them good or bad. Cabellas has one in .25 Rem I've been thinking about but probably won't buy. It needs wood. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Stevens-No-High-Power-Lever-Action-Rifle-Rem...
by williamranks
Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cop complaint update - I didn't complain; maybe should have
Replies: 52
Views: 5884

Re: 'Cop' question - should I register a complaint...?

If they're local PD send your write up to the mayor. If they're county send it to the board of supervisors.
by williamranks
Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.
Replies: 42
Views: 4097

Re: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.

It happens to all of us. I was talking to my sister the other day and noticed the charger for the cordless phone was empty. Searched for five or six minutes before I found it in my hand and against my ear.
by williamranks
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
Replies: 39
Views: 4393

Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?

I remember a Gun Digest article, don't remember which year. The writer recommended bending the barrel to regulate a SA. It had pics of the homemade fixture he used in a vise and gave his method of deciding how much bend. That has to be a gag article? Or maybe a salvaging one that was run over by a ...
by williamranks
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elmer Keith carry gun
Replies: 14
Views: 1634

Re: Elmer Keith carry gun

Wow, they've got a lot of his guns up for bid and I can't afford any of them.

http://jamesdjulia.com/auction/373-marc ... ?session=1
by williamranks
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.
Replies: 42
Views: 4097

Re: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.

Having voltage, especially with a digital meter, doesn't mean there is current available to spin the motor. You can put the meter on the input, turn on the dryer and see if the voltage disappears. Check all the connections starting at the main breaker in the panel and ending at the connections insi...
by williamranks
Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.
Replies: 42
Views: 4097

Re: Need some Electrical Advice--Help Please.

Having voltage, especially with a digital meter, doesn't mean there is current available to spin the motor. You can put the meter on the input, turn on the dryer and see if the voltage disappears. Check all the connections starting at the main breaker in the panel and ending at the connections insid...
by williamranks
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Savage 1895 in Scientific American
Replies: 5
Views: 835

Re: Savage 1895 in Scientific American

Best I can do for you. Scientific American charges for the pdf. Hit the gear looking thing on the right and you can save it as a pdf. https://books.google.com/books?id=itkxAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA200&lpg=PA200&dq=Savage+1895+in+Scientific+American&source=bl&ots=tbSm4JJ4pU&sig=LK1yocKEc...
by williamranks
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?
Replies: 39
Views: 4393

Re: Who can regulate the sights on a single action revolver?

I remember a Gun Digest article, don't remember which year. The writer recommended bending the barrel to regulate a SA. It had pics of the homemade fixture he used in a vise and gave his method of deciding how much bend.
by williamranks
Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new App
Replies: 1
Views: 341

A new App

The link is at the end of the article. It tracks recalls not performed by plate number. Should be real handy when buying a vehicle from a private seller. Both of mine are clear.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/consumer/H ... 14871.html
by williamranks
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want Williams 5D for 92 Rossi
Replies: 16
Views: 3515

Re: Want Williams 5D for 92 Rossi

JerryB wrote:OK Doc, I will call William's and order from them and get the right one. Also a couple of different apertures.
I mostly use the Williams twilight aperture on the guide gun, old eyes.
by williamranks
Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm in Arizona for a bit
Replies: 28
Views: 3416

Re: I'm in Arizona for a bit

How's the fog down there? I can't see 150 feet up here.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Dense-Fog- ... 65201.html
by williamranks
Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Folks up the East Coast.....
Replies: 42
Views: 2632

Re: You Folks up the East Coast.....

Talked to one of the guys at the NH nuke today. They got 33 inches.
by williamranks
Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Folks up the East Coast.....
Replies: 42
Views: 2632

Re: You Folks up the East Coast.....

CNN showed a map of New England. Every state declared a disaster except Vermont.
Gotta admire Vermonters. They looked out the window said "Yup it's winter and it's snowing." and went back to what they were doing.
by williamranks
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank God for the blizzard.
Replies: 4
Views: 442

Re: Thank God for the blizzard.

AJMD429 wrote:
williamranks wrote:I am so tired of hearing about soft footballs.
The soft balls I'm most tired of are the ones on our RINOs in congress.
The next time Boehner talks watch his eyes. He talks like a big dog but he'd be real easy to scare.
by williamranks
Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Folks up the East Coast.....
Replies: 42
Views: 2632

Re: You Folks up the East Coast.....

. The talking heads are predicting a "historic" storm for Monday nite thru Tuesday. I just hope it doesn't equal the Feb 6, 1978 blizzard that dropped upwards of 36" of snow in 30hrs - The then-governor closed every state road to traffic for a week, so front-end loaders could clear t...
by williamranks
Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank God for the blizzard.
Replies: 4
Views: 442

Thank God for the blizzard.

I am so tired of hearing about soft footballs.
by williamranks
Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38 WCF questions
Replies: 254
Views: 31333

Re: .38 WCF questions

Not exactly on topic but, anyone ever seen this sight?

http://homesteadparts.com/shopcart/pid_1920.htm
by williamranks
Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert alone.
Replies: 65
Views: 5278

Re: ...And that's why you don't go shooting in the desert al

I follow the old rule, never holster and empty gun. Good guys like you think about work, family, and a lot of other stuff. Bad guys spend their whole day thinking about how to take your stuff away from you. You have to think "what if" in those situations. What if he dropped off his partner...
by williamranks
Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ....and I thought my diesel tractor was hard to start...
Replies: 11
Views: 1069

Re: ....and I thought my diesel tractor was hard to start...

You'd be amazed how fast they start. We use smaller ones in the nukes as back up power, 24 cylinders can't remember piston size. They're almost the same units used in ships for electric power. Air start and turbocharged and two per unit, one for each essential electrical system. By procedure, when a...
by williamranks
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas Vacation.....Help.
Replies: 37
Views: 6020

Re: Texas Vacation.....Help.

I've been to Texas several times, but never just for a vacation. One of these days I would like to get down there and see the Alamo. +1 Ted were you amazed at how small the Alamo actually is? Also the river walk is great especially all the lights during the holidays. Also find a "mission"...
by williamranks
Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sixguns is available for Kindle.
Replies: 9
Views: 681

Re: Sixguns is available for Kindle.

It says 937 pages. If you're doing "look inside" on the Amazon site you won't see it all. They have a few more listed by Elmer for Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=elmer+keith&sprefix=elmer+keith%2Cdigital-text%2C216
by williamranks
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1830 Log Cabin Restoration.
Replies: 17
Views: 1375

Re: 1830 Log Cabin Restoration.

J Miller wrote:That was cool. I just hope he lives long enough to enjoy it.

Joe
He's already had the enjoyment. Once a project is finished it's boring and time for a new challenge.
by williamranks
Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?
Replies: 12
Views: 1281

Re: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?

Since it is a commercial facility (office building) we rent space in, we basically have to buy, install, and maintain all of the equipment, including water heaters and furnaces. So I am so really tempted to move the thermostat myself and might even replace it with one that alternates "heat&quo...
by williamranks
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?
Replies: 12
Views: 1281

Re: Thermostat - why put in room vs. hallway...?

If your HVAC guy doesn't know how to balance the system get another opinion. There are hot air duct dampers, elect and manual, for zoning and balancing. For hot water baseboard the metal strip between the faceplate and top can be moved like a damper to adjust heat output. For one pipe steam radiator...
by williamranks
Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old World Cooking
Replies: 15
Views: 935

Re: Old World Cooking

How about these recipes. They're much older world recipes update for this era.
http://rarecooking.wordpress.com
by williamranks
Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Web Browser for Windows7 PC...
Replies: 8
Views: 417

Re: Best Web Browser for Windows7 PC...

I couldn't find Vosteran Explorer in any search but I did find this:

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-vostera ... irect.html

Is it the same thing? I'm always looking for a new browser.
by williamranks
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill me!
Replies: 24
Views: 2176

Re: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill

I wouldn't worry about your wife. I irritated my ex many times in 14 years and she never retaliated once…..while I was awake.