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by mark
Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Ax Quality
Replies: 47
Views: 8593

Re: Small Ax Quality

"Small Axe ?"

Please specify

The grain of the handle is important.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Dog's vs The Cat's Diary
Replies: 15
Views: 1684

Re: The Dog's vs The Cat's Diary

Dog"s have a master, cat's have servants.
by mark
Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hearing it too much these days..
Replies: 17
Views: 2234

Re: hearing it too much these days..

Hmm!

I have prostate cancer.

I was born in 1949.

Regards Mark
by mark
Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think I'm on the hill...
Replies: 65
Views: 6790

Re: I think I'm on the hill...

A pleasant elderly lady that I was sharing a seat with gave me some sage advice:

"It's OK to be "over the hill", than underneath it"

Cheers Mark
by mark
Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Words of Advice for 2019
Replies: 8
Views: 1514

Re: Words of Advice for 2019

So TRUE oh so TRUE.
by mark
Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eye Surgery
Replies: 9
Views: 2868

Re: Eye Surgery

You will be amazed at the new clarity of vision - so say nothing about the vibrant colors you've been missing all these years (the natural lenses yellow over the years, diluting the colors around you - but you don't realize it until the surgery's complete). I had the cataracts replaced two years ag...
by mark
Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Eye is Approaching
Replies: 23
Views: 4064

Re: The Eye is Approaching

Stay safe brother.

Basically it's bush fires I fear down here.

I am sure your are taking every precaution.

Mark
by mark
Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this for real
Replies: 26
Views: 2906

Re: Is this for real

Jane Who ??????????????????????????????????.

An embarrassment!.

Regards Mark
by mark
Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who likes stainless?
Replies: 36
Views: 4946

Re: Who likes stainless?

My 45-70 is a JM XLR SS, with a laminated stock.

I like it, especially when I shoot black powder.

Mark
by mark
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gonna shoot my phone soon....
Replies: 16
Views: 1684

Re: Gonna shoot my phone soon....

Mobile phones are a bit of a mystery at times. Mine insists I am in "Flight Mode" even when I am sitting in the study. For a bit of light relief: I was visiting my granddaughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. "This is the 21st century," she said. We don't ...
by mark
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 4916

Re: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle

I'd leave it as Beretta intended. Regards Mark Unless I misread it isn’t as Beretta intended now . Again if I read correctly the guy who’s estate it came from made the rifle barrels . "Beretta" barrels or not?, a very good question. What is the proof stamped on the barrels?. It's late and...
by mark
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If 2 Barrels Are Good, then 4 Must Be...
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Re: If 2 Barrels Are Good, then 4 Must Be...

Hmm, just because you can do it .......

Weight, including scope and mounts?.

Mark
by mark
Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle
Replies: 36
Views: 4916

Re: New-to-me Beretta .45-70 Double Rifle

I'd leave it as Beretta intended.

Regards Mark
by mark
Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: old 94
Replies: 23
Views: 3044

Re: old 94

Leave it as it is.

Some "battle scars" add to the character.

Regards Mark
by mark
Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broken Extractor Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 885

Re: Broken Extractor Removal

Congratulations on your removal of the snapped off bolt.

Some of the videos available on the internet are amazingly useful.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Sat May 05, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TOUGHEST 36 Hours -- Lost my BIL and my Dog...........
Replies: 23
Views: 2473

Re: TOUGHEST 36 Hours -- Lost my BIL and my Dog...........

Old No7

Time helps, doesn't heal but it helps.

Regards Mark
by mark
Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger no 1 in 303 british
Replies: 10
Views: 2152

Re: Ruger no 1 in 303 british

Very nice++.

How does it shoot?.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT
Replies: 37
Views: 6143

Re: DISNEYLAND HARRASSMENT

"I don't like crowds or lines".

Ditto shopping centres.

All the best, Mark
by mark
Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Other than Guns what do you like to do??
Replies: 42
Views: 6370

Re: Other than Guns what do you like to do??

Peace and quiet would possible top the list, followed by:

Gardening, fishing, collecting knives and books

Finally the company of my five granddaughters.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles
Replies: 3
Views: 810

Re: Couple of Interesting American Rifleman articles

Thanks for the two links.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rebuilding a SPITFIRE! (with Guy Martin)
Replies: 2
Views: 832

Re: Rebuilding a SPITFIRE! (with Guy Martin)

If you are down this way the Temora display is definitely worth a visit https://warbirdsdownunderairshow.com.au/what-aircraft-you-will-see I recall staying at the "Railway Hotel" one year: "please keep the windows down, otherwise the pigeons will sh...t on the beds", steamers wer...
by mark
Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your favorite bore cleaner?
Replies: 15
Views: 2218

Re: What's your favorite bore cleaner?

It depends 1. For copper fouling, I find the foaming bore cleaner work for me. 2. Ed's Red seems to work as a general solvent for residues in rifles and shotguns. 3. For black powder rifles a water impregnated patch is my first step. 4. For a spray pack, G96 works well. 5. If I want to put something...
by mark
Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Kort aka W30wcf
Replies: 58
Views: 8129

Re: John Kort aka W30wcf

Sorry to hear the news about John.

He was always a gentleman to me.

Mark
by mark
Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

Re: OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet

I know it's difficult to avoid patronising, but:

"A dyslexic walks into a bra", a classic.

Very clever post.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mark.
Replies: 3
Views: 473

Re: Happy Birthday mark.

Thanks fellows, 69 yrs, hmm!.

Plenty of children and grandchildren to keep me busy.

Life's good, just takes a little longer to do things.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas fellars
Replies: 14
Views: 1219

Re: Merry Christmas fellars

Merry Christmas and a safe new year.

Listening to Handel's Messiah at present.

Bit warmer down here.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veterans Day
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Re: Veterans Day

Remembrance Day, 2017

My grandfather was in France in 1917, 100 years ago.

The other grandfather's brother had a son shot dead in WW1, aged 19 years.

It's a bit personal if you know what I mean.

Mark
by mark
Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it illegal nto build a gun?
Replies: 27
Views: 3408

Re: Is it illegal nto build a gun?

"If you have to ask the question, it's best to know the the answer in advance."

Sir Humphrey Appleby.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Sun Oct 15, 2017 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady
Replies: 24
Views: 3043

Re: Had to say goodbye to a great Lady

My thoughts are with you.

Mark
by mark
Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!
Replies: 23
Views: 3029

Re: John Kort aka w30wcf - your prayers worked!

Very pleased to hear your good news.

Mark
by mark
Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Powder for medium 45-70 loads
Replies: 26
Views: 5381

Re: Powder for medium 45-70 loads

I like H4895, 40gns behind a 405gn lead bullet.

Other than that, 15gns of Blue Dot.

It depends what you have in stock.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a new security system tonight
Replies: 29
Views: 3327

Re: Got a new security system tonight

Good for you.

I like cattle dogs and rottweilers.

My real concern is them outliving me.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new Henry on the way!
Replies: 10
Views: 2263

Re: new Henry on the way!

I think you'll cope.

357, a nice choice.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Just Joined Browning's "Citori O/U Club"
Replies: 10
Views: 2178

Re: I Just Joined Browning's "Citori O/U Club"

A nice shotgun, mine is a Beretta O/U, I use it for skeet.

I'm not going to enter the debate whether a S/S or O/U is better.

So long as they both "fit", I have both.

Enjoy your new gun.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
Replies: 26
Views: 6409

Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?

Thanks Piller

Shot skeet today.

Best to leave the red tinted clip ons in the back of the safe.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning Citori shotgun question
Replies: 16
Views: 3360

Re: Browning Citori shotgun question

Opening the chokes cost's money.

If for doves, 1/4 and 1/2 seems a reasonable compromise.

Otherwise screw in chokes.

Just my thoughts, Mark
by mark
Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What knives did they use? Really!
Replies: 42
Views: 10346

Re: What knives did they use? Really!

Interesting question.

Perhaps a UK "Sheffield" knife or a US "Green River".

Mark
by mark
Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
Replies: 26
Views: 6409

Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?

piller wrote: Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:01 am Just a warning to all who get put on statin drugs for cholesterol. Expect to get cataracts, and after surgery to fix them, expect to get them again.
Statins seem to be pretty universal.

How do you get cataracts with plastic lens inserts?.

Just asking.

Mark
by mark
Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
Replies: 26
Views: 6409

Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?

I'm pleased that the operation turned out well.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - * New Owner *
Replies: 23
Views: 3910

Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks - Parts 2 and 3

Keep up the good work.

And plenty of pictures!.

Mark
by mark
Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?
Replies: 26
Views: 6409

Re: Shooting vision after cataract surgery?

I had my surgery, both eyes, plastic lenses inserted about a year ago.

Results are better than I ever expected.

Speak to you surgeon re the tasks you want the eyes to do. It's all a compromise.

It was a pleasure to throw away the white cane.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Mon May 29, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Replies: 69
Views: 12327

Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer

All the best John.

Best wishes Mark
by mark
Sun May 28, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doctors Under Siege?
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

Re: Doctors Under Siege?

We tend to forget that humans are animals, too. :roll:
Unfortunately, with many humans, acceptable Christian civilization is a very thin veneer.

Mark
by mark
Thu May 25, 2017 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old guys computer probs.
Replies: 15
Views: 2231

Re: Old guys computer probs.

If it's Gmail that you are using, the following is from the "Gmail Help Line" Recover deleted emails in Gmail after 30 days by Div. V 4/9/15 ADD A REPLY Looking to recover an email that you accidentally deleted? Emails that you have deleted stay in Trash for 30 days. If you delete a messag...
by mark
Thu May 25, 2017 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Common Tools and Their Usage
Replies: 7
Views: 1245

Re: Common Tools and Their Usage

Measure twice, cut once.

Mark
by mark
Wed May 17, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife work
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

Re: Knife work

Very nice work, all users if you care to do so.

Keep the photos coming.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Tue May 02, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cassini is just a mechanical probe
Replies: 2
Views: 595

Re: Cassini is just a mechanical probe

I occasionally wonder whether an infinite number of monkeys, given an infinite amount of time would end up creating Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony?.

Mark
by mark
Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)
Replies: 9
Views: 2661

Re: Work Has Started on the Rolling Blocks (part 1)

Good luck with your projects.

Pictures are appreciated.

Mark
by mark
Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Fry Eggs
Replies: 16
Views: 3443

Re: How To Fry Eggs

Basically, it's in response to Griff's reply.

Leave it to those that can do the job.

Cheers Mark
by mark
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How To Fry Eggs
Replies: 16
Views: 3443

Re: How To Fry Eggs

The vast majority of the heavy truck drivers are there to do a job. In most cases, is is a pleasure to share the roads with them.

The amateurs, heaven help us.

Mark