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by Ysabel Kid
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Non-Lever Combo but kinda cool
Replies: 3
Views: 628

"Interpretive levergunning" - I love it! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Treinta-Treinta followed me Home.
Replies: 15
Views: 1505

Congrats - and a second to Griff - post thoise pictures pronto!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 13 of 17
Replies: 7
Views: 907

Gun combo 13 of 17

Well, as some of you may have noticed, I wasn't on the forum last night. I know, I know - thank goodness, it's about time, and it was a wonderful break. Yuk, yuk! The cub scouts had a camp out yesterday, and I took my son (a Webelos) and my daughter - since it was her 6th birthday and she wanted to ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT – Which DVR?
Replies: 10
Views: 1488

alnitak wrote: Of course, once you go that route and with HD, you now need an AV receiver and 7+1 sound too. Break open the wallet!
Whoa now - anything I do here breaks into the "gun fund". I have my priorities, don't you know! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Pinhead Overlords...
Replies: 9
Views: 1323

don Tomás wrote:Day By Day

I don't miss an episode. :D
Tom
Me neither - OI's fault! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT 2nd Amendment answer from the courts ?
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Yep - June...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT – Which DVR?
Replies: 10
Views: 1488

Now my head hurts! :roll: Seriously though - thanks for the explanation. During lunch today I also stopped by the local "Best Buy" and got a first hand edcation. Rimfire you'll be happy to know the guy there pretty much duplicated what you said (I chalk this up to what OI said in his post)...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – I need one of these…
Replies: 17
Views: 3411

homefront wrote: Some of you know why I feel very strongly about drivers paying attention.
Yep. You, your family and Chas have been in my daily prayers since then...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – I need one of these…
Replies: 17
Views: 3411

Irish_Cop wrote:What about something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZZhwk3FGEQ

AWESOME!
I asked - wife won't let me... :(
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Took the plunge - NRA Life Membership started(EPL)
Replies: 21
Views: 2684

Congrats! At some point they should decide to temp you to complete your life membership early by offering it at a significant discount. Wait for this to come, then jump on it!

That's what I did - now four times! (EPL to Life; Life to Endowment; Endowment to Patron, Patron to Benefactor):D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor + Gas Prices
Replies: 17
Views: 2948

WCF3030 wrote:The other day I saw a list of prices at the station

87 oct $3.48
89 oct $3.58
91 oct $3.75
Diesel $4.05

Cool in a sad levergun sort of way.
I just hope it never hits $45.70! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING - Rimfire Mcnutjob is almost as creepy as me...
Replies: 11
Views: 1844

How come the "Twilight Zone" theme comes on when I open up this post?
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - RKBA - if your Congress Critter isn't a TOTAL git
Replies: 7
Views: 808

My congress-critter is a scum-sucking liberal... :(
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 12 of 17
Replies: 7
Views: 1082

Gun combo 12 of 17

Well, I’m down to my last 6 combos for this series, including this one. Looking ahead, I have 2 that show "classic" leverguns, two more that are leverguns of sorts, and two (including this one) that don’t cover our favorite firearms – but are still kind of cool! 8) This is one of my ...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT More bow bench pictures
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Ysable Kid do you mean bow making? If so I have a book by D.C. Waldorf "The Art of Making Primitive Bows and Arrows" it has chapters on different bow woods and designs , a very complete book. All you need for tools is a draw knife and a spoke shave. There are some fine looking long bows a...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Did anyone see/hear the Army choir today?
Replies: 25
Views: 2245

JohnnyReb wrote:My son joined the Marines...so I feel I can pick on ya......alittle.....behind the safety of a computer screen.....don't tell my son.....OK?
JohnnyReb - don't worry, your son will only whup you *** a little for insulting his beloved Corp... :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bill Clinton - brain damaged?
Replies: 24
Views: 3331

Andrew wrote:It would be kinda sad if it were true.

I mean....come on, that's all he really has going for him.
What would he be without his charm? Just anaverage everyday, run-of-the-mill pervert, that's what.
Now an average, everday, run-of-the-mill multi-millonaire pervert! :(
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - NC high school marksmanship team gets (update)
Replies: 15
Views: 2083

Some good news... or at least a glimmer of hope...

http://www.nbc17.com/midatlantic/ncn/se ... -0013.html
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – I need one of these…
Replies: 17
Views: 3411

How about a gun that shoots those little suction cup darts with a little roll out banner attached that says...."Here's your sign!" Boomer That will work! But maybe real broadhead arrows - just so they don't fall off before they get to their destination! :twisted: In addition to "here...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Marine “Thunder Chickensâ€
Replies: 15
Views: 2101

OT – Marine “Thunder Chickensâ€

The Osprey is not as sexy as the Cobra, but I thought Jeremy and the rest of you might enjoy this clip of the VMM-263 in Iraq! :D

http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos. ... =army-a.nl
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Remembering the Bataan Death March
Replies: 22
Views: 2728

OT – Remembering the Bataan Death March

Lest we forget… From military.com, http://www.military.com/news/article/army-news/remembering-1942-bataan-death-march.html?ESRC=army-a.nl Remembering 1942: Bataan Death March April 09, 2008 Army News Service|by Miriam U. Rodriguez and Drew Hamilton WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. - Wounded Warrior...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What firearms-related hobbies do you enjoy?
Replies: 33
Views: 4118

Is hidin 'em from the wife considered a hobby? No Sir, that is apart of the SOP for all married gun owners. :wink: I have sooo many brothers here on the forum! :D The Primary reason for owning a Gun Safe is not to protect your guns from Theives, but to keep the Wife from being able to Count them......
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bill Clinton - brain damaged?
Replies: 24
Views: 3331

No, I think he has always been a narcissistic sleazebag all along, and it is just showing through loud and clear now that he sees his chances of a “second comingâ€
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 11 of 17
Replies: 14
Views: 1452

Your combo posts are the highlight of my day! (Oh My Gosh...I just sudden realized how empty my life is!!) Post 17 of 17... you have got to run out of combos before then! What will it be: sharp stick and a slingshot? :P Hmmm... that gives me an idea for for # 18! http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – Bronze Star Awarded Posthumously
Replies: 2
Views: 377

OT – Bronze Star Awarded Posthumously

From “military.comâ€
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT – I need one of these…
Replies: 17
Views: 3411

OT – I need one of these…

While running an errand today I was the victim of another inattentive driver. Fortunately she didn’t hit me or cause an accident, but she wasted my time because she was TOO BUSY YAPPING ON HER CELL PHONE instead of focusing on driving! http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Ysabelkid/Smileys/Rantin...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "Mare's Leg"
Replies: 28
Views: 4777

That's different! :D 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Combo - of 9mm Ruger buddies
Replies: 2
Views: 492

I'm more than willing to admit that I love firearms, period! Rarely find one that I can't find something about that I appreciate. Combos are even better!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: History of the tang sight?
Replies: 8
Views: 1096

History of the tang sight?

How long have tang sights been in use? I’m thinking they date back to the percussion era, and really came into their own with the cartridge long-range rifles like the Sharps, but I’m just guessing. I have a Marbles one on my Chaparral Arms “Winchester 1876â€
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Gun-hater Finds Out That She Likes Them!
Replies: 10
Views: 2026

Amen! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: *OT* Gunshot Victim Survives
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

JReed wrote:I had read this before. Its just as funny every time I read it.
+1 :D But she was a Clinton supporter in that one!

Half a dozen of one, six of the other!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: UPDATE -- Mom's biopsy
Replies: 18
Views: 2128

Thanks for the update - and the prayer will continue!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way OT – Which DVR?
Replies: 10
Views: 1488

Way OT – Which DVR?

I did it to myself and have no one to blame but myself! Over the course of the last two years I purchased two inexpensive DVR’s to use at home. One never worked correctly, and the other worked for about 6 months before puking out. I was just too cheap to pay big bucks for one, but I am tired of bu...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Jimmy Carter
Replies: 52
Views: 7486

I think Ben Shaprio hits the nail on the head with his article from yesterday on "the peanut"...

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/BenS ... ry_of_evil
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT More bow bench pictures
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Very cool! 8) I'd love to see the whole process, one picture at a time! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - This one is just about as bad as it could get...
Replies: 11
Views: 1556

Sick doesn't begin to describe this idiot! Her award is waiting for her - faked or not. I hope she thinks her 15 minutes of shame was worth the enternity sweating gumdrops she's going to get... :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Did anyone see/hear the Army choir today?
Replies: 25
Views: 2245

Hey Kid, do you know what the tune was for the Lord's prayer? mav - I've heard it before - used a lot when the Lord's Prayer is set to music. I don't know the specific name or version though. I think the lady was Kathy Battle, and her solo was accompanied by a harp. You could tell the Pope really e...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combo (well sort of)
Replies: 2
Views: 485

Very cool!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 11 of 17
Replies: 14
Views: 1452

That's the only handgun I have that sports a "optical" handle of the magnifing variety. A Bushnell 2.5x "Magnum Phanton". It originally sat on my Ruger Super Black Hawk, but wouldn't stay put under the recoil. The .30 M1 Carbine doesn't kick like a .44, and it makes this one a ta...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's Combo.
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Jason, Nothin's better than having an old gun when you know the history it came with. :D It just adds a bit more Pizzazz to the ownership. When the history comes from a family member, it even better! I have a mess of old leverguns and none have history that I know of. Even my fathers guns he left m...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range DAY; Report with pics
Replies: 32
Views: 4273

Too bad about the wind, cause that certainly looked like a beautiful day and a wonderful range otherwise!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My combo for hog hunting!
Replies: 7
Views: 1212

That will certainly do the trick! Great combo!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 28
Views: 3433

Prayers up - sounds like she came through A-Okay, but I'm sure she'll continue to need God's blessings during her recovery!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - In Pa., We Are Fighting Back!
Replies: 8
Views: 1771

I was glad to read that the injunction was already granted. I also heard that the city's district attorney stated she would not enforce the law as it was illegal, going against state law. That took some guts. Glad to see some people actually follow the law. But heck, we all know you all just cling t...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Did anyone see/hear the Army choir today?
Replies: 25
Views: 2245

JReed wrote:I not knocking anyone. Drum and Bugle Corps have been a military tradition since ancient Greece. And yes the Marine Corps has the Presidents own Drumb and Bugle Corps. Just struck me as odd that the Army has a Choir is all.
Just ribbing ya' :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Talking about combos, which and why?
Replies: 13
Views: 2355

Same as above - just depends on what I have in store for that day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun combo 11 of 17
Replies: 14
Views: 1452

Gun combo 11 of 17

Don’t know when I’ll make it to the forum this evening, as we will be taking my daughter out for a birthday dinner tonight. Thought I’d sneak on at lunch and post installment # 11 of the 17-part “gun comboâ€
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one sweet Marlin...
Replies: 16
Views: 3221

Welcome aboard! :D

Did you get it? :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-SCOTUS upholds lethal injection/death penalty
Replies: 11
Views: 1827

Re: I've got no problem with the method...

But... The number of people exonerated by DNA evidence after conviction has to give pause... Execution of the innocent is murder, pure and simple. To me, this is the basic question: What number of wrongly executed innocents is acceptable? To me, that number is zero. That is my only objection to cap...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT for AH1 Cobra pilots
Replies: 11
Views: 1723

Many French soldiers were very brave and stuck to their duty, it was most often their civilian governments that did them in, one way or another. Just ribbing, Hobie. My uncle - the one who fought with the 29th at D-Day, still goes back to northern France once every few years. The locals are very ap...