Search found 573 matches

by DBW
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

you certainly live up to your handle, good on ya :!: It is not the Gospel that isolates unbelievers, it's satan who closes their minds and hardens their hearts. Christ said: " Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword ." I am not clai...
by DBW
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Once more, back to the original intent of this post. More photos:

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012 ... an/100219/

http://www.pbase.com/dflynch/iran&page=all
by DBW
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

DBW, back to your original post, Iran is indeed a beautiful country with a rich and ancient history. Frankly, I don't think we would be in the pickle we are today had it not been for our short-sighted Cold War meddling in the affairs of another country. I blame John Foster Dulles and Eisenhower as ...
by DBW
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Grizz, you have no clue as to who I am or my life experiences. I've read the bible since then and found it lacking. It is filled with evil. It is the words of men , who have taking axioms of common sense and through translation and rearrangement, crafted a book that portrays itself to be God speaki...
by DBW
Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Grizz, you have no clue as to who I am or my life experiences. At the age of 5, my parents came to accept Jesus as their savior. This started my exposure to the bible, which by the way my parents insisted upon being the KJV so that nothing was lost in translation (discounting that it itself was not ...
by DBW
Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

How about you argue with a fellow christian instead. Not worth my time...

http://youtu.be/k9trCus2SG0
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

The Jews are God's chosen people. But it is from those same people that he declares His love for all men, through Christ. It is these same Christians that go to places like the middle east, Africa, China...etc., out of love for those that God loves. They forego their money, families, safety, comfor...
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Grizz, we'll have to agree to disagree as it gets us nowhere. You have your viewpoint, I have mine. I'll continue using reason instead of relying on faith. If your faith serves your purpose, then carry on. :) We're getting off the topic of my post, which was to give a glimpse of a nation few of us h...
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

This contradicted reason as I can find no evidence that God created some superior to others. Unless of course one accepts the words in bible as fact, but which contradicts the evidence. So, either the evidence is wrong or the book is wrong. Since the evidence is creation, then it would be reasonabl...
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Considering the Corporation's hostile view of Iran, I decided this morning look around the net to see what I could see about the place. Interesting to say the least. Some beautiful looking women for certain. :D http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/throughout_iran&page=all http://imgur.com/a/OrkDh http://...
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Re: Iran in Photos

Considering the Corporation's hostile view of Iran, I decided this morning look around the net to see what I could see about the place. Interesting to say the least. Some beautiful looking women for certain. :D http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/throughout_iran&page=all http://imgur.com/a/OrkDh http://...
by DBW
Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iran in Photos
Replies: 86
Views: 5947

Iran in Photos

Considering the Corporation's hostile view of Iran, I decided this morning look around the net to see what I could see about the place. Interesting to say the least. Some beautiful looking women for certain. :D http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/throughout_iran&page=all http://imgur.com/a/OrkDh http://w...
by DBW
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: +5 degrees, motorcycle weather
Replies: 19
Views: 1524

Re: +5 degrees, motorcycle weather

Got above zero yesterday so fired up the Harley for a little fun. Rained here of late so ice under the snow so hard going, music to my ears. :D Video, click on picture Neat video. Thought you were going to hit the pickup a few minutes into it. I was up in Watertown, SD yesterday. +2°F. About froze ...
by DBW
Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im Rich
Replies: 25
Views: 1934

Re: Im Rich

I managed to squirrel away 5000 rounds of .22lr over the summer. Didn't do as well with .45acp, .357/.38, only about 500 rounds of each. Recent purchase of the Mossberg .223 was a good move, but finding ammo is impossible. Range time is on hold until the supply returns. Thankfully I have another hob...
by DBW
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member
Replies: 22
Views: 1485

Re: New Member

Welcome from another Rossi owner.
by DBW
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: women shooters; non-levergun topic
Replies: 40
Views: 2873

Re: women shooters; non-levergun topic

It's a rare occurrence when I meet a woman I can't tolerate. With men, it's the rare occurrence when I meet one that I can tolerate. Is it any wonder I enjoy spending time at Hooters or Twin Peaks. :D
by DBW
Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?
Replies: 41
Views: 5013

Re: Why the popularity of AR-15 rifle series?

I carried an M16 from '83-'87 as a security specialist in USAF. Haven't touched one since as for me, they have as much appeal as a hammer. As for why they're popular, guys like toys. And hotrodding them. Thus the popularity. I really have all the arms I need now. A couple of levers and shotties, a b...
by DBW
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Israeli media player
Replies: 8
Views: 997

Re: Israeli media player

Amazing what decades of German reparations accomplished for Israel.
by DBW
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Rossi M92 in .38/.357
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: My Rossi M92 in .38/.357

Nice setup.
by DBW
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Every man a 1000 yd sharpshooter?
Replies: 10
Views: 2019

Re: Every man a 1000 yd sharpshooter?

No need to toss some sand or grass into the air anymore. Gotta be about as fun as sex by yourself. No fun or challenge.
by DBW
Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to lever guns
Replies: 29
Views: 3594

Re: new to lever guns

I did some trimming a few years ago. Sold two Marlin .30-30s and .44mag lever (along with a .44 Vaquero SA). Had three .357 revolvers on hand, got a Rossi .357 lever to match up with them. Have a Henry .22LR and several .22LR handguns (did Steel Challenge competitions with my Ruger 22/45). Definitel...
by DBW
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:34 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Second Amendment March
Replies: 30
Views: 59313

Re: Second Amendment March

I heard about this on the radio today. What a great idea. We need to show these idiots in Washington that there are 80 million plus gun owners in this country, and though many aren't members of the NRA or other gun-rights organizations, and a few (like the Giffords) are really turncoats, the overwh...
by DBW
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many is enough?
Replies: 35
Views: 2314

Re: How many is enough?

Old Savage wrote:If this woman had been the teacher at Sandy Hook the children might well have lived, even with the 38.
Exactly! And we'd not be facing gunicide...
by DBW
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those in Illinois...action needed!
Replies: 19
Views: 1798

Re: For those in Illinois...action needed!

An interesting read on Germany's gun control way back when... http://www.stephenhalbrook.com/article-nazilaw.pdf Aside that manufacture and sales are similar between Germany of then and the US today...It seems that the difference between Germany then and the US today, is that enemies of Germany were...
by DBW
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apple's Newest Product... humor
Replies: 9
Views: 728

Apple's Newest Product... humor

APPLE ANNOUNCEMENT: Apple Computers announced today that it has developed a computer chip that can store and play music in women's breast implants. The iBreast will cost between $499 and $599. This is considered to be a major breakthrough because women are always complaining about men staring at the...
by DBW
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for suspenders?
Replies: 25
Views: 2406

Re: Time for suspenders?

If I ever find myself in need of suspenders I'll use them to suspend myself from a tall tree. :lol:
by DBW
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello there ...
Replies: 25
Views: 1501

Re: Hello there ...

Welcome to the fire. Another non-hunter here. I just enjoy perforating paper. :)
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info on where to live in Canada
Replies: 26
Views: 2359

Re: Looking for info on where to live in Canada

Too cold in Canada. Brrrr! :? Which is reason #2 this Canadian doesn't live there anymore. Reason #1 is I'm not going to surrender my right to carry a firearm on my hip or in my waistband. And if the PTB have their way, Canada is as much toast as the US eventually. And most Canadians lack the means...
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fiscal bump in the road
Replies: 22
Views: 1763

Re: fiscal bump in the road

The absolute best we can hope for is complete gridlock.... :roll: I honestly love gridlock. It means fewer infringements on our Liberties. Of course the rage these days in that corrupt body is "bipartisanship", which simply means "screw the enumerated powers of the Constitution and l...
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greetings. New to this community
Replies: 24
Views: 1501

Re: Greetings. New to this community

Welcome to the fire. Upstate NY as in the Adirondacks? First place I lived when I came to the US was Lake Placid. Lived in that area for five years before heading to warmer climes. Have one brother living outside of Plattsburgh, who I get to visit a few times a year because of my job.
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info on where to live in Canada
Replies: 26
Views: 2359

Re: Looking for info on where to live in Canada

Sure sounds like Alberta may be the place. Heck, I would love a chance to drive a truck AND be able to make a living at it. I"m tired of being the boss. :lol: I looked at the application and curently getting a work permit seems to be on hold until new regs are put in place for 2013. No telling...
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fiscal bump in the road
Replies: 22
Views: 1763

Re: fiscal bump in the road

Don't forget that the unfunded liabilities is in excess of $238 trillion by some estimates. No way to pay that off today if required.

http://www.silverdoctors.com/niall-ferg ... -trillion/
by DBW
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I guess levers aren't cool...
Replies: 18
Views: 2116

Re: I guess levers aren't cool...

I carried an M16 from 1983-1987 while a security specialist in USAF. I have had no inclination to touch another AR variant since. My only two levers are a Rossi .357 and a Henry .22LR. I sold my two Marlin .30-30's and .44mag two years ago to partially fund my wife's immigration to the US while at t...
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Assault Weapons ban. Info, vid, etc...
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

Re: New Assault Weapons ban. Info, vid, etc...

I'm praying that her blood clot doesn't go away and grows larger and she leaves for some fictional oven somewhere in the universe. :twisted:
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info on where to live in Canada
Replies: 26
Views: 2359

Re: Looking for info on where to live in Canada

One thing to remember about Canada's healthcare system is not a national system, but a provincial system of the 10 provinces and 3 territories. Ottawa sets conditions that each province attempts to follow for funding. None of it is free as the old axiom of "there are no free lunches" stand...
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow removal back in 1939
Replies: 17
Views: 2331

Re: Snow removal back in 1939

My other hobby is model railroading. The rotary was invented in 1869 by Toronto, Canada dentist J.W. Elliot. Old school steam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBSuNz3g0oA New school school diesel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tFRJW8JWY There may have been a highway version for trucks in 1934: htt...
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So this Russian Berdan II follows me home from the store....
Replies: 13
Views: 1966

Re: So this Russian Berdan II follows me home from the store

Old Savage wrote:Sure to be on Diane's banned list.
Aren't they all. :roll:
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Lever for Me
Replies: 12
Views: 1294

Re: New Lever for Me

After doing a four day run out to California (where those poor souls have no concept of keeping right, passing left) and back to the homestead, I ordered a Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35mm and some .223 reloading dies for the rifle. Once in, all I need is some decent weather and time (always a shortage ...
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody have similar thoughts?
Replies: 45
Views: 2359

Re: Anybody have similar thoughts?

This years hunting season is about over. For the last 35 years, hunting has been a huge part of my life. I noticed this year a distinct lack of interest, or at least a major drop in interest in hunting. I think I'm tired of hunting public land with hundreds of other hunters, ignorant of courtesy or...
by DBW
Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for info on where to live in Canada
Replies: 26
Views: 2359

Re: Looking for info on where to live in Canada

As a dual citizen, if I were to return to Canada it would be to Alberta (west of Red Deer). I've got family in BC, AB, SK and Ontario. The problem is I hate cold weather, finding a cushy job like my current one and getting my arsenal across the border. I also don't want to give up my open and concea...
by DBW
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A picture
Replies: 20
Views: 1398

Re: A picture

Where did you get the cedar? Stuff's like weeds up here :D Those are from limbing we've done around the house. Lucky for me the stove in my shop is small so I like burning those little rounds that everyone leaves as trash when they've cut up the big trunk. Some of the stuff guys sell here won't eve...
by DBW
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Lever for Me
Replies: 12
Views: 1294

Re: New Lever for Me

Griff wrote:They claim these "E-Lander" mags are the best of any steel mag.
No wonder 30-round magazines are the preferred choice... $18.70 vs. $24.90 for the 20-round. That's backazzwards. :lol:
by DBW
Wed Dec 26, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Lever for Me
Replies: 12
Views: 1294

New Lever for Me

Okay, it's a small lever and sits on the right hand side... :lol: After a week of meditating about a firearms purchase on various bar stools down at Hooters and Twin Peaks, I decided to add another firearm to my tiny arsenal today since my boss didn't show for work and I ended up having another free...
by DBW
Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Surprised At Cabela's Today
Replies: 23
Views: 1974

Re: I Was Surprised At Cabela's Today

A few years ago I whittled my collection to four calibers... .45acp (for my 1911), .22LR, .357/.38, and 12 gauge. The common theme of my setup is target shooting and home defense. Not a hunter so no bolts. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/dweyrich/Picture019_zps1866ee96.jpg Two of the guns...
by DBW
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Was Surprised At Cabela's Today
Replies: 23
Views: 1974

Re: I Was Surprised At Cabela's Today

A few years ago I whittled my collection to four calibers... .45acp (for my 1911), .22LR, .357/.38, and 12 gauge. The common theme of my setup is target shooting and home defense. Not a hunter so no bolts. http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/dweyrich/Picture019_zps1866ee96.jpg Two of the guns ...
by DBW
Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ethics of pricing firearms during 'panics'
Replies: 57
Views: 3423

Re: Ethics of pricing firearms during 'panics'

Sell it like you stole it and take the money and run. :lol:
by DBW
Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member from Texas
Replies: 35
Views: 2304

Re: New member from Texas

Welcome to the campfire.
by DBW
Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Compact 45 for ccw and paired to full size 1911
Replies: 21
Views: 2090

Re: Compact 45 for ccw and paired to full size 1911

If you can ever find a Detonics Combat Master, it's a exceptional compact 1911 to have for CCW.

Size comparison of my Detonics and Ruger LCP .380

Image
by DBW
Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going Walkabout: A Merry Christmas To All ! ! !
Replies: 6
Views: 502

Re: Going Walkabout: A Merry Christmas To All ! ! !

Happy Holidays from a deist. :D