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by Beaker
Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

OT: English Pub Humor from the Internet

A dangling participle walks into a bar. Enjoying a cocktail and chatting with the bartender, the evening passes pleasantly. A bar was walked into by the passive voice. An oxymoron walked into a bar, and the silence was deafening. Two quotation marks walk into a “bar.” A malapropism walks into a bar,...
by Beaker
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT A few laughs from the Internet
Replies: 3
Views: 786

OT A few laughs from the Internet

My daughter and I went through the McDonald's driveway window and I gave the cashier a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her 25c. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar coin back.' She sighed and went to get the manager wh...
by Beaker
Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold weather
Replies: 7
Views: 1109

Re: Cold weather

Instead of squishing them right away, one should dissect a tick or take it apart for a close examination, to see................what makes it tick.
by Beaker
Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am in remission, thank God!
Replies: 30
Views: 4848

Re: I am in remission, thank God!

Great News to hear Canuck!
by Beaker
Tue Jan 30, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JB-Weld application when COLD...???
Replies: 13
Views: 3661

Re: JB-Weld application when COLD...???

If you can mix it, it will cure... eventually.
by Beaker
Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
Replies: 131
Views: 13858

Re: Crystal radio`s

Pitchy wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:04 pm Thanks guys, so far I`m being defeated, got the earphone but all I hear is faint static. :roll:
Maybe Your wife is still too close!
by Beaker
Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Everyone Has Heard Of Stonehenge, But...
Replies: 12
Views: 1740

Re: Everyone Has Heard Of Stonehenge, But...

No I have not. Has someone done a case study on it?
by Beaker
Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wagner Wrote An Opera About Thanksgiving.....
Replies: 9
Views: 1141

Re: Wagner Wrote An Opera About Thanksgiving.....

Instead of Gotterdämmerung? Good one Blaine! :lol: :lol:
by Beaker
Tue Aug 29, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sun screen
Replies: 3
Views: 622

Re: Sun screen

I think you mean oxybenzone.
by Beaker
Sun May 21, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BC/ AD to BCE when did that happen?
Replies: 17
Views: 3896

Re: BC/ AD to BCE when did that happen?

Want to make a liberal mad? Use for BCE Before Christian Era and for CE use Christian Era. 8)
by Beaker
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking News from Canada!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1432

Re: Breaking News from Canada!!!

They should move to Mexico. It is warmer there and with the wall that is going to be built it will feel more like an exclusive community and have better security for them.
by Beaker
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BREAKING NEWS!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: BREAKING NEWS!!

New Update: Trump is going to offer Hillary the Ambassadorship to Libya.
by Beaker
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BREAKING NEWS!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

BREAKING NEWS!!

CNN BREAKING NEWS: Angry registered democrat protesters threaten to refuse welfare checks & food stamps from a Trump administration...
by Beaker
Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yeeeehaaaw
Replies: 29
Views: 3179

Re: Yeeeehaaaw

I am a little disappointed. I was kind of looking forward to have the Government rename Air Force One to Broomstick One.


Also, it is a fact now that Mexico will be building the border wall: To keep all the democrats out.
by Beaker
Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We are about to get whacked......
Replies: 23
Views: 1799

Re: We are about to get whacked......

I guess I am old school. If its name is Matthew, it is a himmicaine.
by Beaker
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stopped By a Cop!
Replies: 11
Views: 2431

Re: Stopped By a Cop!

I know some people who need a refresher course.
by Beaker
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interesting Quote about "Two Americas"
Replies: 11
Views: 1421

Re: Interesting Quote about "Two Americas"

America: Is this a Great Society or what?
by Beaker
Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Attacked
Replies: 37
Views: 3640

Re: I Was Attacked

The pun sharks are in a frenzy!
by Beaker
Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Attacked
Replies: 37
Views: 3640

Re: I Was Attacked

Lassiter wrote:
Terry Murbach wrote:BLAINE, REPORT TO YOUR CHAPLAIN IMMEDIATELY...
I fear it may be too late, Terry.......
I think he is floundering!
by Beaker
Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another new, new western
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Re: Another new, new western

From the title, must be set in southern Louisiana.
by Beaker
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Nice Shotgun
Replies: 5
Views: 912

OT: Nice Shotgun

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8)
by Beaker
Mon Aug 08, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Band Aid approach
Replies: 6
Views: 670

OT: Band Aid approach

Patton staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Kathleen. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the b...
by Beaker
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?
Replies: 24
Views: 3848

Re: How can you tell what REALLY kills your chickens...?

Have you tried putting up one of those game cameras out and see if it will take a picture of something?
by Beaker
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's See Your.......... Boats!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3755

Re: Let's See Your.......... Boats!!!

I will send a picture as soon as my ship comes in.
by Beaker
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Wireless Service
Replies: 6
Views: 890

Re: OT: Wireless Service

Griff wrote:
Tycer wrote:I don't understand. You're from Kansas.
Yep, lives in Kansas, from S.Dakota!

Yep, lived in Washington State too. :roll:
by Beaker
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Wireless Service
Replies: 6
Views: 890

OT: Wireless Service

After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year outside of Buffalo, New York scientists found traces of copper cable dating back 120 years. They came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks th...
by Beaker
Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Man Walks Into A Bar......
Replies: 8
Views: 1507

Re: A Man Walks Into A Bar......

crs wrote:"I think I went to school with her ."

And where is she now that we need her?

Running for President. :)
by Beaker
Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Expensive Flashlight
Replies: 28
Views: 1819

Re: One Expensive Flashlight

3leggedturtle wrote:Blaine, you need to check out battery junction.com for some great lights and batteries.
Thanks for en lightening him. :wink:
by Beaker
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Expensive Flashlight
Replies: 28
Views: 1819

Re: One Expensive Flashlight

But what about the flashlight?? Did you forget to get it? :wink:
by Beaker
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't Try This at Home...
Replies: 2
Views: 605

Re: Don't Try This at Home...

Truly a 1 in a billon shot. 8)
by Beaker
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question = Zulu time
Replies: 20
Views: 2987

Re: Question = Zulu time

Basically it is Greenwich Mean Time. The more modern and technical term used now is Coordinated Universal Time or UTC. It is easier for the military, air traffic control, weather services, etc. to use one common time around the globe.
by Beaker
Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Pun Humor
Replies: 6
Views: 649

OT: Pun Humor

I entered a humor contest with ten entries to ensure at least one would win.


But No Pun In Ten Did. :D
by Beaker
Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: New Truck!
Replies: 15
Views: 1303

OT: New Truck!

I stopped by the Ford Dealership yesterday, for a look at the new F-150 aluminum pickup. just for fun, I took it out for a test drive. I wanted to sense that new truck "feel" before they become old. The salesperson (a nice looking, black lady wearing a “Hillary for President” lapel pin) sa...
by Beaker
Fri May 20, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Driving from MD to ME, any reccomended stops along the way?
Replies: 15
Views: 2022

Re: Driving from MD to ME, any reccomended stops along the w

I would recommend at least one rest stop. 8)
by Beaker
Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Random question...
Replies: 29
Views: 2709

Re: Random question...

An african or european swallow?
by Beaker
Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Range Report: M1A
Replies: 12
Views: 1538

Re: Quick Range Report: M1A

Makes me want to get out and shoot my M1A National Match again. 8)
by Beaker
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.
Replies: 86
Views: 7696

Re: The F4 Phantom Crew Chief.

I have fond memories now of being in high school and junior college out driving around in the country and being buzzed by F-4's and scaring the stuff out of me when they were doing there bombing runs and evasive manuvers at the nearby Smoky Hill Bombing range here in central Kansas. :o
by Beaker
Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need advise.......
Replies: 8
Views: 1350

Re: Need advise.......

THe 9 volt battery sounds good. What about the polarity of the battery to the 12volt socket though. Will it matter it the polarity gets reversed?
by Beaker
Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got out of the 10/22 business today
Replies: 49
Views: 4684

Re: Got out of the 10/22 business today

I've had 2-3 10-22's over the years and they've all been traded or farmed out to kids. They are reliable and accurate but I'm not a 'bolt on' guy and the 10-22's stock and trigger don't suit me at all. I've always preferred the basic Marlin 60 and I shoot significantly better with them. Yep, I have...
by Beaker
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got out of the 10/22 business today
Replies: 49
Views: 4684

Re: Got out of the 10/22 business today

Get a Marlin 795 or a model 60 . My 795SS weighs only 4.5 pounds and is very accurate out of the box.
by Beaker
Tue May 01, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 35
Views: 2380

Re: Prayer Request

Done.
by Beaker
Tue May 01, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request
Replies: 23
Views: 1357

Re: Prayer request

Prayers up. My mother is in a very similar situation too.
by Beaker
Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Up Please
Replies: 25
Views: 2252

Re: Prayers Up Please

Thanks all for the prayers and support. Above all, I want to walk in the light of the Lord and be a light to others in the world and stand for integrity. I ask for God to grant me wisdom to make good decisions and to be open to his leading for my next oppuritunity. I was employeed in the pharmecueti...
by Beaker
Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayers Up Please
Replies: 25
Views: 2252

Prayers Up Please

After 21 years with my employer on the job I was pushed out yesterday afternoon and I no join the list of the unemployed and looking for work. I covet your prayers for direction and wisdom. I know the Lord Jesus walks with me and Loves me. Thanks to all your support on leverguns for your prayers las...
by Beaker
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You Gents ready for the Heat
Replies: 24
Views: 1071

Re: You Gents ready for the Heat

91 here today, supposed to be only 61 on Saturday though.
by Beaker
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A question about foot pounds of energy...
Replies: 23
Views: 1796

Re: A question about foot pounds of energy...

why do the still use joules, the SI unit is newton meters.
by Beaker
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farmingdale Shiloh Sharps percussion carbine
Replies: 15
Views: 2263

Re: Farmingdale Shiloh Sharps percussion carbine

Is that one of them thar Beechers Bibles? :?:
by Beaker
Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Single-shot 22's?
Replies: 35
Views: 3006

Re: Single-shot 22's?

I have two Henry Acu bolts, one in .22 lr and the other is .22 mag.
by Beaker
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outboard Motors
Replies: 21
Views: 2718

Re: Outboard Motors

I run 2 '56 Johnsons, a '57, and a '76 and I NEVER run them dry and I always use Stabil. If you run it until it's out of fuel, you're leaving the internals dry and they depend on the oil in the fuel for lubrication. Mine is a 4 stroke....any different? Yeah Blaine, i guess different strokes for dif...