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Old No7
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- Wed May 03, 2023 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Y2K!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 286
- Tue May 02, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 38-55 ammo
- Replies: 18
- Views: 849
Re: 38-55 ammo
Based on what I've seeing, I'd say multiply by 2.5X.
But I expect to get the LGD (Leverguns Forum Discount) when you sell -- and I'll gladly give you a 50% profit over the marked price.
Old No7
But I expect to get the LGD (Leverguns Forum Discount) when you sell -- and I'll gladly give you a 50% profit over the marked price.
Old No7
- Tue May 02, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Manhunt In Texas
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1549
Re: Manhunt In Texas
...I have found that more hypocrisy exists in the religious world than anywhere else. Have to admit, I've made the same observation. In fact, the very worst examples of human behavior I've personally witnessed while in Maine (32 years) occurred in a church, by a group of those "who arrived a h...
- Tue May 02, 2023 7:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Background Check...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 392
Background Check...
Given recent events, it's relevant, but might get moved to the Politics forum...
Old No7
Old No7
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
- Replies: 26
- Views: 973
"Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
"Oh Say Can You See..." I sure hope so! << 5/14 update added below >> Prayers requested for my eyes please. A couple of weeks ago, I'd posted how it was a joy to shoot iron-sighted rifles again, after a multi-year hiatus, following successful cataract surgery that got me to 20/15 vision i...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ysabel Kid and Old No7 walk into a bar….
- Replies: 9
- Views: 489
Re: Ysabel Kid and Old No7 walk into a bar….
Now that's a BAR I'd like to have!!!"So, Three Naz....."
Old No7
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Here I sit all broken hearted...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 829
Re: Here I sit all broken hearted...
Just ask here Doc — I’m sure others will chime in to help you out! It’s not the same, no (sorry for your loss), but you’re not alone… You’re our “resident Doc” — and you have helped us before! Others (besides me, by the way!) will step up to help you, “Calling all Car Docs!! Clean up in aisle 5!” Ch...
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ysabel Kid and Old No7 walk into a bar….
- Replies: 9
- Views: 489
Ysabel Kid and Old No7 walk into a bar….
Well, actually we drove… And it wasn’t a bar, but an awesome BBQ joint… But I did get to meet up with my friend Jay again when I was in his area for a business trip. Oh sure, we talked about our families and the state of this crazy world, but there was much talk about burning powder and making smoke...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Schofield Rig
- Replies: 21
- Views: 740
Re: Schofield Rig
Nice work! Luv my Schofield too.
Which reminds me -- I need to shoot it more, and watch the remake of "3:10 to Yuma" and replay the scene where the bad guy speed loads his Schofields. If I recall, he carried two of 'em.
Old No7
Which reminds me -- I need to shoot it more, and watch the remake of "3:10 to Yuma" and replay the scene where the bad guy speed loads his Schofields. If I recall, he carried two of 'em.
Old No7
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I'm hoping our "resident Doc" can chime in on this... My daughter was diagnosed with the Juvenile version of that at age 3 -- and still suffers from it 30+ years later -- she had all those drugs you mention (or didn't mention, but alluded to) and they did help her. We were concerned she wo...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why should you never buy Russian underwear?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 489
Re: Why should you never buy Russian underwear?
I thought it might have something to do with "What they were Putin in it..."
для вашего здоровья
Old No7
для вашего здоровья
Old No7
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Time -- 1 Lever + 1 Low Wall + 1 New Eye
- Replies: 11
- Views: 462
Re: Range Time -- 1 Lever + 1 Low Wall + 1 New Eye
I have to wait until my cataracts get worse before I can get them done but it's good to know that it's worth waiting for... :D That was me too John! My right eye was ready (by MY standards) 2 years ago, but we had to wait for the left eye to get worse... Sure made it challenging when driving on a d...
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Time -- 1 Lever + 1 Low Wall + 1 New Eye
- Replies: 11
- Views: 462
Range Time -- 1 Lever + 1 Low Wall + 1 New Eye
Finally got out to the range with long guns -- which I have not been able to shoot well for >2 years unless they were scoped. Today, I took the new Uberti Low Wall and Marlin 1897 Cowboy, both 22s -- and my "new eye". The doc fixed my cataract and I've now got 20/15 vision in my aiming eye...
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brooms and Boxes
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2219
Re: Brooms and Boxes
Thanks fellers, gotta do something to stay sane in this crazy world. :) That is really awesome Lenn! I just went to a Colonial Trade Show a few weekends ago and both of those would have been a big hit. You are super c lever with a capital "C" and really t alented with a capital "T&qu...
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scientists figured out how to weigh a rainbow.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 505
Re: Scientists figured out how to weigh a rainbow.
Was that an "on color" joke?!?!
Old No7
Old No7
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday Mom
- Replies: 4
- Views: 143
Re: Happy Birthday Mom
Sorry for your loss Jay.
With everything else you've mentioned about Connie's fall and your back, I didn't know you'd lost your Mom too.
May fond memories of the past, comfort you now, and in the future.
Old No7
With everything else you've mentioned about Connie's fall and your back, I didn't know you'd lost your Mom too.
May fond memories of the past, comfort you now, and in the future.
Old No7
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers needed (update below)
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4407
Re: Prayers needed (update below)
Aw geez, I really hate stories that start and end this way....
I'll say it again -- little kids should not get deathly sick.................
Old No7
I'll say it again -- little kids should not get deathly sick.................
Old No7
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, three not one...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 916
Re: Well, three not one...
Glad to hear that Jay -- good luck!
Old No7
Old No7
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, three not one...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 916
Re: Well, three not one...
Prayers up for you Jay -- you deserve BETTER!
Now let's find you a new Doc...........
Oh wait! Just look up above!! Make sure you're using all all five drawers of the tool chest!
Doc -- that was brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!!
Old No7
Now let's find you a new Doc...........
Oh wait! Just look up above!! Make sure you're using all all five drawers of the tool chest!
Doc -- that was brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!!
Old No7
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Irish Aviator
- Replies: 11
- Views: 534
The Irish Aviator
Late for St Pattys Day, but oh well... Old No7 An Irish aviator was getting worried being overdue, and not being able to find the air base in rapidly deteriorating weather. "Lord," he prayed, "I can't stand this... If you direct me to the nearest air base, I swear I'll give up drinkin...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "Shopping at Cabela's"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 585
"Shopping at Cabela's"
Oh yeah, been there -- done that before...
Old No7
Old No7
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UPDATE .. the old H&R pistol
- Replies: 6
- Views: 312
Re: UPDATE .. the old H&R pistol
The .38 s&w cartridge like its era peers like the various .32s and .41 colt was/were meant, I suppose, to point-shoot a brigand at very close range. I wouldn't want to get hit with one; and remember that back in the day, without antibiotics, even a gut-shot could eventually be fatal. When I had...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R.I.P. Gary....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 655
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Life Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 330
Re: Life Advice
Good points up above by all. Quite similar to Tycer's post, my late father's favorite saying was: "Trust No Man, Know Your Own Course" Could be the course down river staying in the channel (which moved after each winter), how you navigate situations at work or at home, how to get along wit...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jumping Jack Splash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 338
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jumping Jack Splash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 338
Re: Jumping Jack Splash
Really weird... Per the problems noted in my "Server Error" posting, this is the one sentence which caused the server error every time............ "Surface! Make my depth zero feet" said the sub commander, and somewhere in this huge splash he's pushing down hard with his webbed t...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server issue with new posts??? FIXED (Sort of....)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 374
Re: Server issue with new posts??? FIXED (Sort of....)
Well, by adding all sentences into a draft as ONE paragraph, I got all the text to load OK -- except for 27 words which were not swears... (Had to take those out of my posting -- but they were not offensive at all!) And then I got the 4 images to load... And then finally, after about 1/2 hour tonigh...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jumping Jack Splash
- Replies: 6
- Views: 338
Jumping Jack Splash
Here's my boy "Jack Daniels" (black label, of course!) jumping off the dock while on vacation last summer. I've seen better dog jumpers on some Ducks Unlimited TV shows, but I'm amazed at the form he uses and how it evolves while he's in the air. It MUST be ingrained, as I never had to tea...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server issue with new posts??? FIXED (Sort of....)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 374
Re: Server issue with new posts???
HELP ME please ? ! ? ! Mods ? ? ? I can preview a post, then submit it -- then delete it -- and a 1-word post seems to work OK. (It was called "test" -- you will see several in the server history) Then I started the new post I want to do, building it a couple sentences at a time -- that a...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: gunshow report
- Replies: 6
- Views: 390
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server issue with new posts??? FIXED (Sort of....)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 374
Server issue with new posts??? FIXED (Sort of....)
Anyone else seeing "Server Errors" when starting new posts?
I can start and preview -- then submit -- a short 1 to 5 words posting as a test (and then delete them) -- but when I try to post anything longer than that -- if fails...
What to do ? ? ?
Old No7
I can start and preview -- then submit -- a short 1 to 5 words posting as a test (and then delete them) -- but when I try to post anything longer than that -- if fails...
What to do ? ? ?
Old No7
- Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R.I.P. Gary....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 655
Re: R.I.P. Gary....
...sitting in a garage, wrenching on a Harley, sipping Jack and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd . Today....doing the same thing... 20230208_111829.jpg A man after my own heart! But I don't have a Harley... And your garage looks more fun than mine! But I DO have 11 different varieties (not "labels&...
- Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: R.I.P. Gary....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 655
Re: R.I.P. Gary....
We took pics of them posing with MP5's and ARs! Pictures -- we want pix! (Unless it will get you in trouble...) And now they're all gone if you except contributing members rickey medlocke and barry harwood..... All my musical heroes & favorites are going to the great gig in the sky... Except fo...
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have .38 S&W's coming ... thanks everyone .. I appreciate the help.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 598
Re: Anyone have some .38 S&W's they can spare?
Hey Jim:
I will take a look later tonight; I'll see what I have here.
Will let you know............
Old No7
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dunno what its good for.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 359
Re: Dunno what its good for.....
I have several 32 revolvers, and I like 'em a lot. I've looked at those Bond Derringer (Deringer?) before, but several of my all-stainless Kahrs are smaller and have 3X or 4X capacity. What is it good for??? I'd call that a "Get Off Me" gun. Or maybe use it with birdshot for snakes. Old No7
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Too Good to Be True...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 357
Re: Too Good to Be True...
Hi Jay: Just in case the primers you order from a reputable source aren't what you think they are -- have them drop-shipped to me here. I will run some tests on a few hundred or so, and then report back to you if they're OK or not. This is the only way you can be sure of the the quality, and I'd be ...
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 437
Re: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
And I should add that two weeks ago We were in Tennessee and took the "Tasting Tour" at Jack Daniels. You know what I recommend for Pain. :wink: . :o . I bet "Old No7" agrees! :wink: Heck yeah! I did the tour last summer! I probably need to post some pictures on this forum. O'ld...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Childhood Memories
- Replies: 12
- Views: 486
Re: Childhood Memories
Very neat! Great story.
I'd say that many of my "best" childhood memories (maybe even for "adulthood") involve the safe and legal use of firearms.
Some folks just don't get that..............
Old No7
I'd say that many of my "best" childhood memories (maybe even for "adulthood") involve the safe and legal use of firearms.
Some folks just don't get that..............
Old No7
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 437
Any Dentists or Endo Docs on the forum? (Root Canal #2 question)
Are there any Dentists or Endo Docs on this forum? Here's my situation and questions......... Do you know if “ NOT treating” a small abscess on a prior root canal is a potential health risk? They tell me that you can’t just inject any antibiotic directly into it (I asked), and they have to try and ...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: South Park does Meghan and Harry aka "The Harkles"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 399
Re: South Park does Meghan and Harry aka "The Harkles"
We used to call that "pu**y-whipped" back in the day...
Old No7
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw my first UAP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 767
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Raquel Welch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 655
RIP Raquel Welch
Oh wow, the teenage boy in me is disheartened by the news of Raquel Welch passing away...
One more childhood fantasy gone...
Here she is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame getting her star in 1996.
Old No7
One more childhood fantasy gone...
Here she is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame getting her star in 1996.
Old No7
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made a short plains bow and arrows. new arrow added.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1242
Re: Made a short plains bow and arrows.
That is really neat Lenn, I like it! Coming up next, you'll be chipping your own arrow heads or something. ...shoots real nice across the living room into a box... Make sure the box is sturdy enough to catch & stop the arrows! When I was around 10 and getting into archery, I practiced down in th...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 637
Re: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
Your brother's outfit looks to be very well thought-out and authentic. Is he wearing French Canadian "Solier de Boeufs" on his feet? Also liking that fishtail-ish stock on his smoothbore. Thanks Bill, my twin has worked hard on his outfit -- or what my daughter calls: "Dress up for g...
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seen Flying Over Chinese Airspace...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1278
Seen Flying Over Chinese Airspace...
"Hey lookee, the U.S. launched a baffoon!"
Old No7
Old No7
- Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw my first UAP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 767
- Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 637
Re: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
I've got one of those sabers and enjoy showing it to people and asking them to read the markings- then watching as the light goes on when they realize it was made in town. Thanks for your comments and that info! I was incorrectly told it was made in "Mansfield" Mass, but never did any res...
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 637
Another So. VT "Primitive Biathlon"
Yup, I did it again... I missed this event in 2021 (Covid, not held) and 2022 (was busy), and my twin really wanted me to attend again this year -- so I did. As a refresher, this event is usually run on wood & rawhide snowshoes, timed, with stops at 4 stations along the course to engage steel sw...
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Show Score!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 532
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 550
Re: The old H&R Pistol is Coming Along!
The big problem is the cylinder hand. It's toast. I am gonna need to find another one. It's a little bitty thing maybe an inch and a quarter long. If you have something similar in your junk drawer I would be interested. Hi Jim: I'm about to head out for the weekend (Primitive Biathlon over in VT), ...