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by .45colt
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody
Replies: 9
Views: 633

Re: Ghost Riders In The Sky Parody

My favorite is this from the '40's.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2klh2cTa_Q
by .45colt
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good reason to stay strapped
Replies: 11
Views: 755

Re: Good reason to stay strapped

I'd be totin a 30-30 as well. It's very unsettling when You have to look over Your shoulder everyday. If it's a cold winter in the north this year , things in the big cities will really be fun . all the illegals will be freezing out in the cold and the democrat mayors will then have a much bigger pr...
by .45colt
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must be fall
Replies: 6
Views: 290

Re: Must be fall

My Son is a supervisor for a big cable company. He just dealt with a customer who had trouble for months . He had to tell the owner of a newer 400k home that the mice had eaten the cable lines in the walls . His tech who was working on the job all along dropped part of the ceiling in the basement on...
by .45colt
Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Rem ammo available
Replies: 24
Views: 1248

Re: 35 Rem ammo available

I think most production is going into the 360 Buckhammer. I saw it on the shelf at a local store yesterday for $35.00 a box.
by .45colt
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ever the idiot
Replies: 21
Views: 906

Re: Ever the idiot

"When in doubt throw it out".....Even thought I'm retired and only work a few days a week I still have to take food safety for my job on the computer. They claim that You have a 2 hour window that food can be left out no more before bad things start. It then has to be chilled below 40*. It...
by .45colt
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The fall goose...
Replies: 13
Views: 580

Re: The fall goose...

Good Shootin Nath!! I have the same Gun in 12ga. they are fine shotguns. :D .
by .45colt
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.
Replies: 15
Views: 720

Re: Granddaughter, my granddaughter.

Awesome!
by .45colt
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO
Replies: 47
Views: 2052

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PACO

Thank You for a Great place to hang My Hat. Happy Birthday!! :D :D :D .
by .45colt
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Range Time With The .45 - Again
Replies: 8
Views: 361

Re: Range Time With The .45 - Again

The Little Cowboy from Idaho was a Genius.... lights a head of His time. Anybody need to get a picture only need to get a copy of "Shotguns by Keith" or Sixguns" Elmer was and always be My favorite Author.
by .45colt
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: James William Buffett r.i.p.
Replies: 8
Views: 387

Re: James William Buffett r.i.p.

Jimmy died from complications from skin cancer. According to the news this morning He had one that was wore than melanoma. . I had a stage zero melanoma last year . it took three surgeries and I had a hole in my face the size of a bottle cap to get it All. I am as stubborn as a donkey......... But i...
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of a Relationship.
Replies: 25
Views: 1206

Re: End of a Relationship.

I'm in the same boat Old Pard....cant use a lot of My stuff anymore as it beats Me to death. A mans got to know His limitation's.
by .45colt
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Building a garden shed
Replies: 20
Views: 879

Re: Building a garden shed

We bought one a few years ago. 16' by 16' a pre made by the Amish. I leveled a place in the backyard shoveled and hauled 6 tons of gravel for the base. they showed up at 7:00 in the morning and it was assembled into major walls and pieces. they put it together like a puzzle and were done by 11:30 AM...
by .45colt
Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....
Replies: 14
Views: 710

Re: "Glasses Free" -- 56 Years Later....

We talked about this in PM'S some time ago..... It's been about seven years since my second torn retina surgery . I too had glasses since 1966 and My vision is the best it's ever been in My life. My Retina Specialist Group denied that shooting, lifting , boxing or any other activity had an affect on...
by .45colt
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting the morning started ...
Replies: 7
Views: 307

Re: Getting the morning started ...

Good for You Jim! It's a Blessing to be able to keep doing the stuff around the House and yard that once seemed like nothing. Always lots to do around here grass to mow, four Grandkids several days each week. Stay Strong. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy
Replies: 17
Views: 630

Re: Happy Birthday To Our Inventing Genius Pitchy

Happy Birthday You Old Coot.... :lol: . I'm one Too.
by .45colt
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you could spare a prayer today
Replies: 39
Views: 1594

Re: If you could spare a prayer today

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92
Replies: 15
Views: 712

Re: Rossi 92

That is the going price today . hard to believe . the last one I saw on the shelf was that price. :o .
by .45colt
Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP
Replies: 39
Views: 1580

Re: Old cars and trucks in case of an EMP

Unless things make a drastic turn around in the next election EVERYONE IN RURAL AMERICA IS SCREWED. I HAVE A DELAPIDATED PROPERTY NEXT DOOR....the owner? has been gone now for 10 months. grass is waist high, windows falling off....there are local "scrap Vultures " who want to go in and ste...
by .45colt
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target
Replies: 6
Views: 359

Re: Remington Rolling Block Short Range Target

I bet that's quite a Shooter.! Can't wait to see some Targets. :D .
by .45colt
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers for Normas mom please
Replies: 20
Views: 517

Re: Prayers for Normas mom please

Prayers Up.
by .45colt
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Cowboy 45-70
Replies: 9
Views: 359

Re: Marlin Cowboy 45-70

I remember that one very well You Old Coot...... :shock: .. 8) . I have your load written down my Lyman Reloading Book.!
by .45colt
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big tree went down….sell the wood?
Replies: 11
Views: 501

Re: Big tree went down….sell the wood?

The Amish here would give You Top Dollar here , IF they Weren't All out fishing for Walleyes in Ohio....................................................... :shock: :D :D :D :D .
by .45colt
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix
Replies: 34
Views: 1045

Re: Feeling sorry for our friends in Phoenix

I don't care where We live extreme weather can be a week away. Look at the flooding in New England the last few days. Hurricanes in Florida every year. In My 70 years living near Lake Erie I remember winters that were never ending. Friends of ours moved from Here to Phoenix in the 90's for about 15 ...
by .45colt
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15457

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

The Fun Continues!!! Awesome Pups. :D .
by .45colt
Mon Jun 26, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you do something for long enough…..
Replies: 35
Views: 912

Re: If you do something for long enough…..

Great post Scott ,That's Good Shooting. Walt; I wish You Luck with the surgery. I've been down the road with cataracts and had a tough time after the operation's. I'm the one in million who has had trouble after surgery but if I had been born a generation earlier I'd be blind now. Stay positive. !!
by .45colt
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Today
Replies: 34
Views: 1242

Re: Today

Thanks for the post and pic's ! sure looks like a Great Time.
by .45colt
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Andy Larson
Replies: 7
Views: 467

Re: Andy Larson

"Thanks for taking care of this forum for us Andy! Much appreciated!" +1!! Thanks for posting Jim.
by .45colt
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New gun day.
Replies: 18
Views: 656

Re: New gun day.

They are cool guns Nath!! I bought mine in the '70's for about $80.00. I shot a lot of skeet with those 1/2 oz loads and h110 . Have Fun. :D .
by .45colt
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So Proud Of My Daughter
Replies: 19
Views: 641

Re: So Proud Of My Daughter

That's Great News. I wish Her continued success. !!
by .45colt
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire!!
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Re: Fire!!

Awesome!!! And Yep I wish it was closer to dark............ :D .
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canada smoke
Replies: 11
Views: 492

Re: Canada smoke

We live here about 2 miles from Lake Erie . there are fires up in Ontario that are putting a haze on the sky and all over the lake, yesterday and today. You could even smell the smoke in the Air. pretty big stuff.
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Day of Days
Replies: 8
Views: 383

Re: The Day of Days

The Older I get the more it sinks in as to the level of Sacrifice not only of the GI's but Americans as a whole to win the war. God Bless Them All. I don't think it could ever happen again. :(
by .45colt
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15457

Re: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)

Awesome Fun!! :D .
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lawn Mowin'
Replies: 24
Views: 770

Re: Lawn Mowin'

I feel Your pain Griff, been down the lawn mower road many times..... last week when a newer trimming mower wouldn't run, I pull the old Gravely mower out from under the back porch where it sat all winter. put some fresh gas in it...wrap the starter cord around the flywheel three times , open the ga...
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 41 years
Replies: 31
Views: 954

Re: 41 years

Congrats Old Pard!! I think We here have been at it a little longer, and I can Echo Your sentiments exactly. Have a Big Party. God Bless.
by .45colt
Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My son Jaeger graduates today
Replies: 20
Views: 525

Re: My son Jaeger graduates today

Congrats to Both of You!! :D .
by .45colt
Sat May 27, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parker puppies ( OT CHANGED)
Replies: 312
Views: 15457

Re: Just a matter of time PUPPY BORN

I give You All the credit in the world Gunny, a huge undertaking. I just hope that Momma and the surviving pups are up and running in a week. :D . I'm near 70 and they would do Me in. Congrats.
by .45colt
Sat May 27, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grandpa's Model 70
Replies: 16
Views: 806

Re: Grandpa's Model 70

Great post about some wonderful Guns. Thanks Jason. :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 24, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 50-100-450
Replies: 19
Views: 966

Re: Winchester 50-100-450

Awesome! If I had that one here I would feel well armed against the herds of chipmunks We have this year. Why don't it Talk. :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vein procedure
Replies: 20
Views: 733

Re: Vein procedure

Hope You are soon 100% ! some of the worst pain I ever felt is when I had surgery on one of my fingers and they numbed it with Lidocaine . :shock: .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Answered prayers
Replies: 27
Views: 1085

Re: Answered prayers

Awesome.! :D .
by .45colt
Wed May 17, 2023 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puttin' Off a Project
Replies: 6
Views: 333

Re: Puttin' Off a Project

I hope You can find a good welding shop. We have one nearby that are a bunch of Wizards . anything they fix is better than the day it left the factory.
by .45colt
Sun May 14, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 1039

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >

Well as One who has been down this road I can truly say.....Have Faith and Pray that You vision will be restored. modern medicine can work amazing things We would have never thought about even fifty years ago. Try to be positive and stay strong ....one Day at a Time...... MORE PRAYERS UP....FOR A CO...
by .45colt
Sun May 14, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 1039

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Hope things are improving for You , give Us an Update when You Can.............
by .45colt
Thu May 11, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Chilling Thought
Replies: 28
Views: 1830

Re: A Chilling Thought

KWK, How much does it cost to run Your car? How would electric cars do in a very cold winter environment ? Thank You.
by .45colt
Thu May 11, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm free .... sort of.
Replies: 15
Views: 962

Re: I'm free .... sort of.

You have had a tough time Joe. I pray things will continue to go well for Your situation. Now that You can drive again is the Key! Stay Strong.
by .45colt
Wed May 10, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested) < 5/14 update >
Replies: 26
Views: 1039

Re: "Oh Say Can You See..." (Prayers Requested)

Prayers up.! We were out of town last week , eight years ago I had cataract surgery on both eyes. I was thrilled as I could see like an Eagle. around six weeks after surgery I had a torn retina in My left eye. the Doctors tried to weld it using a laser in the office. it tore again and had to have a ...
by .45colt
Wed May 10, 2023 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight
Replies: 48
Views: 2450

Re: would you pick a 357 pistol or a 45 colt for a gun fight

When the Boogie Man comes around..... as Keith said "when You need a Gun, You need it badly" . If I have a choice the handguns will take the day off and My A5's with 00buck and slugs come out to play.
by .45colt
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sudden Loss...
Replies: 14
Views: 796

Re: Sudden Loss...

Thanks Guys, When My Dad passed at 58 years old in '81 I was floored.....One of My Women Cousins pulled Me aside and said" As hard as it is He never got old or sick. My Dad could have passed for Clark Gable...... It was hard to take.