What time did you say, "dinner is on".
I also like a pressed steel frypan.
Cheers Mark
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- Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cast Iron Cooking Lore
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5658
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting Quote about "Two Americas"
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1448
Re: Interesting Quote about "Two Americas"
I commend to you one of the poems of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 1850 to 1919. Wherever the white man's feet have trod (Oh, far does the white man stray) A bold road rifles the virginal sod, And the forest wakes out of its dream of God, To yield him the right of way. For this is the law: By the power of th...
- Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another 4 legged friend gone.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1754
Re: Another 4 legged friend gone.
"We miss her"
I'm sure you do.
You have lots of good memories though.
Mark
I'm sure you do.
You have lots of good memories though.
Mark
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Word of the Day: Metastasis
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5586
Re: Word of the Day: Metastasis
Most doctors are not trained in nutrition and simply follow AMA guidelines …… not always a good thing. Amen to that...! And we typically refer patients to 'dieticians' instead of 'nutritionists', which are generally two WAY different types of dietary advisors. I favor a good clinical nutritionist. ...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Word of the Day: Metastasis
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5586
Re: Word of the Day: Metastasis
stubbicatt, I was very sorry to learn of your situation. I am adding you to my prayer list. Please do not give up hope. Here are some resources for consideration. CANCER SELF TREATMENT Only the cancer victim himself can properly treat his own cancer." - Dr. William Kelley http://www.alkalizefo...
- Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Word of the Day: Metastasis
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5586
Re: Word of the Day: Metastasis
Yes, it's a bad hand to be dealt. My condolances to you, really. My son in law's mum has had it come back again, similar to your problems. I live in the melanomia capital of the world, Australia. Plenty of sun, no shirts, no ....., a tan is regarded as an asset. I have had umpteen suspect cancers ta...
- Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Man Walks Into A Bar......
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1525
Re: A Man Walks Into A Bar......
Apoligies in advance.
Reminds me of the story.
Bloke sits at the table of his club with his mates, complains that his missus "has cut him down to once a week".
The response, "I don't know what you're complaining about!, she's cut us all off completely".
Cheers Mark
Reminds me of the story.
Bloke sits at the table of his club with his mates, complains that his missus "has cut him down to once a week".
The response, "I don't know what you're complaining about!, she's cut us all off completely".
Cheers Mark
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's A Turf, Turf World....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 985
Re: It's A Turf, Turf World....
No Chuck Berry?.
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question = Zulu time
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3024
Re: Question = Zulu time
A truly excellent question and responses. A book about Harrison and his development of a practical marine chronometer is available. The author is Dava Sobel and the title of the book, "Longitude". Captain James Cook took one of Harrison's early chronometers on his circumnavigation of the g...
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4877
Re: I Truly Need Advice About My Dog
I keep very busy dogs, Australian cattle dogs and kelpies. I use raw sheep necks to keep them busy, a large mesh enclosure outside when I am not home, and as much interaction as possible. They only come inside when I am there and/or they are trustworthy. Only trouble with sheep necks is that it can ...
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I have the coolest patients...!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1441
Re: I have the coolest patients...!
"However. . . . last week a woman brought me some jars of Tannerite"
Wow, I usually bring along jars of marmalade or choko pickles!.
Cheers Mark
Wow, I usually bring along jars of marmalade or choko pickles!.
Cheers Mark
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Day That Trigger Died
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1894
Re: The Day That Trigger Died
It's always sad when a beautiful animal dies.
Mark
Mark
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's this for up close?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1166
Re: How's this for up close?
Reminds me of a shearer asked to do a a job lot on a hobby farm.
"What are their names?".
Cheers Mark
"What are their names?".
Cheers Mark
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3322
Re: I Demand That Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Banned
As "Marie Antoinette" said, "Let them eat grate".
We all know what that led to.
Mark
We all know what that led to.
Mark
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Western, Funky Rifle
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3414
Re: New Western, Funky Rifle
Amazing! You would think that for the promotional poster, they would at least use a Rossi 92 instead of the correct 73.....or 66.....or maybe an Italian Henry.----6
Says it all really.
Hmm. I really ike the teeth.
Your's in mediocrity, Mark.
Says it all really.
Hmm. I really ike the teeth.
Your's in mediocrity, Mark.
- Tue May 31, 2016 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Grueling Work Day, Today...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1427
Re: A Grueling Work Day, Today...
You know it's time to leave when the standard greeting is,
"How long do you have to go?"
Cheers Mark
"How long do you have to go?"
Cheers Mark
- Thu May 26, 2016 3:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need a new lap top
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2246
Re: Need a new lap top
A very intersting discussion.
This is an old Toshiba laptop brought back to life with a 150G drive and an extra 20G of RAM from a dead HP.
I'm running XP.
The newer Toshiba runs Win 8.?.
My demands are not great, the machines just have to work.
Cheers Mark
This is an old Toshiba laptop brought back to life with a 150G drive and an extra 20G of RAM from a dead HP.
I'm running XP.
The newer Toshiba runs Win 8.?.
My demands are not great, the machines just have to work.
Cheers Mark
- Fri May 13, 2016 4:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Twyla has "gone home"...
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7306
Re: Twyla has "gone home"...
Sorry Jim, it's never an easy time.
Best wishes, Mark.
Best wishes, Mark.
- Fri May 06, 2016 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New eyes for an old shooter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1259
Re: New eyes for an old shooter
I had both of my eyes done over the last two months.
I paid, don't believe in medical funds and governments.
Best money I ever spent.
As always, I should have done it ten years ago.
I can actually see again and the glare from night driving is no longer hell.
Cheers Mark
I paid, don't believe in medical funds and governments.
Best money I ever spent.
As always, I should have done it ten years ago.
I can actually see again and the glare from night driving is no longer hell.
Cheers Mark
- Sun May 01, 2016 4:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IN MEMORIAM II
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4585
Re: IN MEMORIAM II
May they "All" rest in peace.
Mark
Mark
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buying/Anyone Loading Black Powder
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1502
Re: Buying/Anyone Loading Black Powder
Thanks David for a particularly interesting and informative post. New range rules require that I can no longer use "nitro" to load my 45-70, black powder is allowed however. I'll give it a try in my stainless XLR Marlin. Responses indicate that clean up is not as bad as I thought it might ...
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke; Js. Arness, Milbourne Stone;levergun injuries
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2001
Re: Gunsmoke; Js. Arness, Milbourne Stone;levergun injuries
It appears that Hans Conreid did some of the "voices", to perfection as always.
William Conrad did some of the narration.
It was a pleasure to listen to some of the old recordings.
They were well written and amusing even after all these years.
Cheers Mark
William Conrad did some of the narration.
It was a pleasure to listen to some of the old recordings.
They were well written and amusing even after all these years.
Cheers Mark
- Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gunsmoke; Js. Arness, Milbourne Stone;levergun injuries
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2001
Re: Gunsmoke; Js. Arness, Milbourne Stone;levergun injuries
The radio shows with William Conrad playing the part of Matt Dillon are very good.
He had a wonderful voice.
They are available for download on the Internet, or at least they were.
Very enjoyable listening to and from work.
But then, that was a long time ago.
Cheers Mark
He had a wonderful voice.
They are available for download on the Internet, or at least they were.
Very enjoyable listening to and from work.
But then, that was a long time ago.
Cheers Mark
- Tue Sep 15, 2015 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Affordable Rain Gear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1918
Re: Affordable Rain Gear
I have had several of their products.
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/the-weath ... acket.html
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/the-weath ... pants.html
Considering the price, I have found them to be OK.
Cheers Mark
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/the-weath ... acket.html
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/the-weath ... pants.html
Considering the price, I have found them to be OK.
Cheers Mark
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: knife and axe
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2756
Re: knife and axe
Oh!, to be so talented.
Let's hope the people with "deep pockets" have long arms, no pun intended.
Cheers Mark
Let's hope the people with "deep pockets" have long arms, no pun intended.
Cheers Mark
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bullet Mould Charts Major Brands
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1949
Re: Bullet Mould Charts Major Brands
Thank you very much for your efforts. A copy has been downloaded and squirreled away for future reference.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: File Re-Sharpening ???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1888
Re: File Re-Sharpening ???
l was a machinist and machine designer and builder for many years. Octagon was correct on many counts.....designated files for different metals. For non ferrous metals, never use a file on steel first, it will take that really nice edge off. When I go to use a file, I ALWAYS rub it with plain old s...
- Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I found some Lil' Gun...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 799
Re: I found some Lil' Gun...
Good for you. It's like rocking horse manure down here.
Although, there is some 296.
It all depends on your phone list and some luck.
Cheers Mark
Although, there is some 296.
It all depends on your phone list and some luck.
Cheers Mark
- Sat May 30, 2015 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crimping BEHIND the bullet.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1874
Re: Crimping BEHIND the bullet.
Morning,
1. Do the bullets move forward under recoil?
2. Is it possible to do a roll crimp in the top lube groove?
Mark
1. Do the bullets move forward under recoil?
2. Is it possible to do a roll crimp in the top lube groove?
Mark
- Thu May 07, 2015 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new favoritest Reloading Block!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 773
Re: My new favoritest Reloading Block!
I make mine from offcuts of nice timbers that are available at woodworking shows.
Stain if necessary, and apply a coat or two of clear urethane.
Cheers Mark
Stain if necessary, and apply a coat or two of clear urethane.
Cheers Mark
- Sat May 02, 2015 4:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4909
Re: Is it rudness, or am I too geezerly?
HOW MUCH DID YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS......? I just let that sort of question go through to the wicket keeper. "You don't need to know, I don't need to answer", politely, with the greatest respect of course. Another question that I don't feel inclined to answer is "What do you do?&qu...
- Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old dog question :edit - found- not good news
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5581
Re: Old dog question :edit - found- not good news
Sorry to hear the news.
At least you know.
Mark
At least you know.
Mark
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Finally had another pay day
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3541
Re: Finally had another pay day
Very classy.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old dog question :edit - found- not good news
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5581
Re: Old dog question
Older dogs seem to like quiet places where they are left alone. Doesn't seem like a mystery that an older dog, possibly in distress, confused, or just tired, would seek out the same calm quiet environment to just be left alone and 'rest'. :| +1 My thoughts are with you, I know it's not an easy time...
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A good reason NOT to 'open carry'...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2520
Re: A good reason NOT to 'open carry'...
Years ago one of my students came into class wearing a jacket, far too heavy for the weather. As I was talking to him later, he said he would have loved to have taken the jacket off but couldn't. "I've just come off duty and come straight to class. Under the jacket is my 38 S&W revolver in ...
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What should I do with this little guy?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2989
Re: What should I do with this little guy?
He appears to have "pricked" ears.
Cattle dogs and Kelpies share a similar trait.
Pretty much always sign of a "keeper".
If you can't keep him yourself, give somebody worthwhile the opportunity.
Mark
Cattle dogs and Kelpies share a similar trait.
Pretty much always sign of a "keeper".
If you can't keep him yourself, give somebody worthwhile the opportunity.
Mark
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wish me luck!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1625
Re: Wish me luck!!
Been through that.
Better to be smelling the roses than ....
All the best for the future, Mark.
Better to be smelling the roses than ....
All the best for the future, Mark.
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reduced load for .30 WCF
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2174
Re: Reduced load for .30 WCF
MY only .308 mould is a 173 gr Lyman. I was hoping to use a lighter bullet than that. Thanks! Morning, I load a plain base 165gn cast bullet on top of 8gns of Blue Dot, accurate and pretty easy to live with. Yesterday, I cast two hundred 115gn Lee FN projectiles, I'll try 8-10gns of BD. Trying to r...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4614
Re: WHY I hate 'Windows'...
Evening All I don't expect much from Microsoft and am seldom disappointed. Windoze 8.1 is what I use on this Toshiba laptop. As far as updates are concerned, in my experience its basically hit and miss, I tend to ignore them. After all, if you can't get it right the first time.... Heaven help anyone...
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Safe bet powder to reload .30-30?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3237
Re: Safe bet powder to reload .30-30?
I use a lot of H4895 in my 30-30. It is particularly suitable for "Youth" loads if that is a consideration.
Cheers Mark
Cheers Mark
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4103
Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
Morning all Range results for 50yds, rifle a 336C, 30-30, 20" Microgroove barrel. 200gn Lee, GCs, WWs, Alox lube, OAL 2.55", roll crimp+FCD, fed OK from the magazine of my 336C AR2209 aka H4350, Remington LRP, PMC cases Loaded batches of three at, 26, 28, 30 and 32grains. All shot well, so...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The House Is WAY Too Quiet......
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3106
Re: The House Is WAY Too Quiet......
In my experience, dog shelters have the best "mutts".
Healthy, and able to get on with other dogs.
Cheers Mark
Healthy, and able to get on with other dogs.
Cheers Mark
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7104
Re: Things I find amazing.....please add to the list
I have noticed the same thing re TV.game keeper wrote:I find it amazing that the more TV channels I get, the less programs there are that I want to watch...
Perhaps its another example of the "inverse square law"?.
Cheers from "Bedrock". At least Fred and Barney were funny.
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill me!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2207
Re: It's been nice knowing you, but my wife is going to kill
So, what's the problem?.
If you like the decorations, so be it.
Mark
If you like the decorations, so be it.
Mark
- Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4103
Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
John, the barrel is a 20" long Micro-groove.
I just made up the third dummy round, 2.550" with a FCD.
The bullet feels quit secure in the neck of the case.
Cheers Mark
I just made up the third dummy round, 2.550" with a FCD.
The bullet feels quit secure in the neck of the case.
Cheers Mark
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4103
Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
Thanks John Plenty of good advice. I'll make up several more "dummy" rounds to see how the crimping methods you suggest work with the Lee bullets. As the bullet will be seated below the neck and 1600fps is all I want, how much H4350 do you suggest I start with. I've just come in from the g...
- Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4103
Re: 200grains cast bullets in .30WCF
Evening all, I have cast the Lee 200gn bullets, WWs plus gas check for use in my 30-06. They work well. As far as the 30-30 is concerned, I have only made up two "dummy" rounds, one crimped at the usual point on the bullet the other seated for an OAL of 2.55", no crimp. I have plenty ...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In a lot of pain right now from a gun oil - any ideas?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3444
Re: In a lot of pain right now from a gun oil - any ideas?
Here is a MSDS, could be the same stuff you were using
http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/MSDS/ ... efault.pdf
I'd be off to the doctor, asap.
Best of luck, Mark
http://www.brownells.com/userdocs/MSDS/ ... efault.pdf
I'd be off to the doctor, asap.
Best of luck, Mark
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You Might Enjoy These Old West Pictures
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1346
Re: You Might Enjoy These Old West Pictures
Thanks, Mark
- Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remembrance Day 2014
- Replies: 3
- Views: 421