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by Old No7
Wed May 03, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Y2K!
Replies: 7
Views: 286

Re: Happy Birthday Y2K!

Happy Birthday to Y2K!

Hope you and the Mrs and kids are all doing well.

Old No7
by Old No7
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. :wink:

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by 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...
by Old No7
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

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by 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...
by Old No7
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….

"So, Three Naz....."
Now that's a BAR I'd like to have!!!

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by 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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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.

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by 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...
by Old No7
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
by 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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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?!?!

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by 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.

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by 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.................

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by 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
by 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!!

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by 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...
by Old No7
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

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by 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...
by Old No7
Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P. Gary....
Replies: 9
Views: 655

Re: R.I.P. Gary....

jkbrea wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:40 pm Here you go
Awesome -- thanks for sharing!

I rented a full-auto MP5 with 6 mags out in Scottsdale once -- fastest $250 I'd ever spent! :shock:

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by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jumping Jack Splash
Replies: 6
Views: 338

Re: Jumping Jack Splash

Grizz wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:32 am it is possible your isp is blocking this. there are ways of detecting what your isp is doing...
Thanks for the tip! Much appreciated.

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by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gunshow report
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: gunshow report

6pt-sika wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:29 am Besides I’m supposed to be thinning not adding !
What is this "thinning" you speak of? :?:

Can that be applied to gun collections? :!:

That is a new concept for me (but Ysable Kid may disagree...) :wink:

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by Old No7
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 ? ? ? :?:

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by 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&...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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?

JimT wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:18 pm I would like to have 5 or 10 cartridges .... fired ones would be great. So far I can't find anything online. I can make cut-down .38 Specials but would like a few of the real thing.
Hey Jim:

I will take a look later tonight; I'll see what I have here.

Will let you know............

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by 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
by 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 ...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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
by 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 ...
by Old No7
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"

gamekeeper wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:14 pm "... is easily led and too stupid to realise it...
We used to call that "pu**y-whipped" back in the day...

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by Old No7
Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw my first UAP
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Re: Saw my first UAP

Ray wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:37 am "You may be an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone potato.
There’s more of gravy than of the grave about you, whatever you are!”
Bah, Humbug! :wink:

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by Old No7
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

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by 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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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!"

:wink: :lol:

Old No7

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by Old No7
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saw my first UAP
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Re: Saw my first UAP

GunnyMack wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:16 pm They are out there and they are trying to find intelligent life...
Well for sure, if they monitor social media at all -- they will go elsewhere in the galaxy!!! :wink:

Old No7
(Or am I really Droid C3P7 and just monitoring this forum?!)
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
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...
by Old No7
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun Show Score!
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Re: Gun Show Score!

Tycer wrote: Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:19 am I’m no longer surprised at what a stellar group of people sit around this campfire.
I’m grateful.
Well said sir!

Good deed and a great score.

Old No7
by Old No7
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), ...