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- Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT(ish) - Oil and felt.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1036
OT(ish) - Oil and felt.
My favorite felt hat now has two oil spots (middle finger and thumb positions on the crown) from a little spill situation and not cleaning my hands well enough before touching my hat. Are there any good ways to get the oil stains out of the felt? It's not an expensive hat, but if I can save it, shor...
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1986
Re: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
I got a 9. I figured Switzerland was more armed than the US I thought Switzerland or maybe Finland. Me too, also thought that Sweden and Norway would be in there too as I read somewhere that "Scandinavian countries have the highest percentage of households with firearms". I'll dig it up, ...
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not an NRA member? Interested? Here's your chance...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1489
Re: Not an NRA member? Interested? Here's your chance...
I just spoke with my wife about joining. Told her about the deal and she said she wanted a membership too. I asked her which and after looking she went for the two year deal. I'd like to go for the lifetime and at $500 it sounds like quite the deal. Wish they'd let me do the payment program on that,...
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1986
Re: OT - Gun I.Q. Self Test
I got a 9. I figured Switzerland was more armed than the US I thought Switzerland or maybe Finland. And I had a problem with the "victims often use guns for self defense"... define "often" as a percentage because I wont buy the "more times than not" definition that is ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT A question for thinking minds
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1394
Re: OT A question for thinking minds
Repealed prohibition!
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My father did finally die
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4417
Re: My father did finally die
My condolences to you and your family as well. The pain and grief is behind him now and his presence will continue on in this world in your heart and deeds.
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm running of westerns to watch....need suggestions..
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3982
Re: I'm running of westerns to watch....need suggestions..
Not your typical western series but I highly recommend a series called Firefly. It's a space western so to speak but the second in command carries a mare's leg and Jayne (very cool) carries a modified LeMat revolver. Space ships, horses, leverguns, wheel guns, laser guns, preachers, pirates and whor...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5963
Re: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
This is just the condensed version. If you have the extended version written down, I'd like to read it. I'd like a copy too if you do one. You can drop a copy in my PM box or email which ever is easier. Don't worry about being ridiculed for your beliefs or what is happening to you or around you. I ...
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT How to: How I make paper cartridges
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15203
Re: OT How to: How I make paper cartridges
Very neat step by step presentation. Thanks for sharing!
Is there enough room in rolling paper to make the 44s? Has anyone given this a try yet?
Is there enough room in rolling paper to make the 44s? Has anyone given this a try yet?
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new to the forum
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1878
Re: new to the forum
Hi and it sounds like you've got the bug. I'd start out with the 357 or the 45 especially if you are planning on getting a companion revolver for it. (You would want your lever to get lonely now would you?) Lots of good folks here. You have fallen in with a good crowd.
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5963
Re: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
I know that much is dependent on and can be lost by translation. Take the gender of the Holy Spirit for instance and how the words for it in Hebrew and Aramaic were feminine and in Genesis it was Elohiym who created and it is a plural word that is feminine inclusive. Lots of fun with words and meani...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5963
Re: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
Another Biblical passage that refers to ghosts... Would Jesus compare himself to something that doesn't exist? Luke 24:38-40 "Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." It really doesn't matter to me if people ...
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: A reloading question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 839
OT: A reloading question
This is a newbie reloading question but here it is... Can you use RCBS dies in a Lee (Lee Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press Kit)? I'm starting to think about getting one and the RCBS stuff looks pricey but I saw a set of dies on the auction site and thought I'd ask.
- Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5963
Re: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
mklwhite, I don't contest your pointing out these passages, but I think you have to unsderstand that God had a specific reason for doing it & it was extremely rare, in order to fit in with HIS ultimate plan. I don't think it's legitimate to take this example & run miles with it, to explain ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
- Replies: 79
- Views: 5963
Re: OT: Do you believe in ghost or evil
Absolutely. And here is something for fence sitters and some nay sayers to think about. The Bible does talk about Ghosts, and the spirit of the dead returning to the earth. In the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel chapter 28:7-25 we see Saul King of Israel visit a medium when God does not answer him wh...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3967
Re: OT - anyone have any opinions on the "Rock Island" 1911's ?
Where are you finding a RIA 1911 for $290?Noah Zark wrote: The RIA at $290 OTD is one of my "best buy" gun deals.
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Concealed carry vest.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1641
Re: OT: Concealed carry vest.
I appreciate the insight. I think ya'll just saved me some money.
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Concealed carry vest.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1641
OT: Concealed carry vest.
The latest talk around the shop at work is concealed carry clothing. It going into summer time I'm thinking vest more so than those funk t-shirt type things that cost $50, you'd need to have a couple and how well would it hold up? So I saw this on Sportsman's Guide and was wondering if anyone is fam...
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Terry Murbach is in the hospital UPDATE
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5516
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got my 336T today!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 482
Re: Got my 336T today!
Look forward to the before and after pics... and the range report. Will you take out for a bit of shooting before it undergoes surgery?
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 606
Re: OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
I'm going to start looking into those sites listed and see what I can see. I hope I can find something that will work out. My first rifle was a small 32 cal muzzleloader and I'd like to give that sort of hunting a try again this time with my son. I knew there was a company that specialized in replac...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 606
OT: buying a muzzleloader barrel(s) for squirrels
My son has a TC White Mountain carbine (his big Christmas present this last year) and I have a Traditions Springfield Hawken (both in 50 cal) and I had read about some folks buying other barrels and swapping them out for small game and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place that had such bar...
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Concealed carry rigs
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2176
Re: Concealed carry rigs
I like the crossdraw in a non CC way. Haven't tried it CC. The way I use to wear mine I could draw almost equally fast with either hand. I thought that would be handy if a hand/arm of out of the action at the moment of need.
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT--The King Of Spades---For You Southern Boys
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3564
Re: OT--The King Of Spades---For You Southern Boys
Amen!Ysabel Kid wrote:Can you imagine how well off the country would be right now if men of the caliber of Robert E. Lee were common and in power?
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- What type of handgun are you?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4943
Re: OT -- What type of handgun are you?
H&K P7
I went back and changed a few answer to see where it went and some didn't seem to make a difference in my gun.
I went back and changed a few answer to see where it went and some didn't seem to make a difference in my gun.
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Thought I'd take a peek at Flagstaff house prices...
"Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $382,457; Detached houses: $414,139; Townhouses or other attached units: $284,271" - source city-data.com
"Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $382,457; Detached houses: $414,139; Townhouses or other attached units: $284,271" - source city-data.com
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3704
Re: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
I will jump in and nod in agreement with some of the other replies. But here is a bit deeper a jump. So run now or take a deep breath and here we go. The biggest key is in environment. People were meant to be a part of nature not apart from it. The closer to nature/natural environment you get the cl...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Thinking 'bout a new avatar...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 659
Re: OT - Thinking 'bout a new avatar...
For a minute I thought you meant...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rule number one
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2499
Re: Rule number one
What an idiot.
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
bigbore442001 - I appreciate your insights and look forward to reading more. I'm going to have the wife read this later.
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Fire away! I'm looking forward to hearing what you say. There is nothing you could say about where I live that would upset me. If you did say it was the best place to live in the US I think I would get depressed though.
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4291
Re: OT.. Appaloosa cowboy movie
Worth seeing if nothing else is on. One of those "worth seeing but not worth going to see" sort of things.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
I can understand what the concerns are about living in NE. For years it was a part of my plan to stay the heck away from that neck of the woods and had been reinforced after a week long trip to Mass. Then I had heard about Maine and, well, just how empty most of it actually is. Then New Hampshire an...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
What my wife and I have considered was/is a state and area that has yet to be mentioned in this thread. We have thought of New England. In particular New Hampshire and Maine. Why are we considering these places? I will tell you, but first I must admit something. We have never been to either of those...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Happy Birthday WCF3030!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 684
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
For those interested I thought I'd drop this link to an article that shows a breakdown of tax information and average home prices by state capitals.
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 22 Mag Levergun
- Replies: 3
- Views: 602
22 Mag Levergun
Is Henry (currently) the only maker of a 22 mag lever?
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
Re: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Ysabel - But which southern state? Would it need to be near the ocean or would that matter?
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - How Young Is Your Brain?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 793
Re: OT - How Young Is Your Brain?
27 for me. I may have to give it another try later to see what it says then.
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
- Replies: 107
- Views: 9214
OT: Hypothetical Question Time - Which State?
Hypothetical scenario: You are about to retire. You must move to another state. Your retirement income is whatever you may reasonably think your retirement income to be (no hitting the lottery in this scenario). Hypothetical question: What would the state be? Of course don't forget; Gun rights Good ...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: happy birthday to mklwhite!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 418
Re: happy birthday to mklwhite!!!!
We got some wind and small thunderstorms. The only limbs that came down close to the house were ones the ice storm had damaged and where just waiting for the excuse to drop.JerryB wrote:HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!! are you getting hit with these storms passing through?
Thanks again everyone for the birthday wishes.
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: happy birthday to mklwhite!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 418
Re: happy birthday to mklwhite!!!!
Thank you very much. I just had my birthday supper with my wife and our two boys. They got me a Tom Petty (Greatest Hits) CD to replace the one that I can't seem to find since we moved a couple of years ago and a roach belly (cold steel) knife. Thought I'd jump on here before heading off to bed and ...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor...Men have better friends
- Replies: 9
- Views: 839
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - 28 years ago this evening...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4575
Re: OT - 28 years ago this evening...
Ysabel, you have my sympathy and my empathy. 29 years ago today I turned the big "double digit" 10. My birthday gift from my father was his 03A3 that he got when he was 10. There was snow on the ground and it was a winter wonderland. We had buried my father two days before. He died on the ...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT 1903A4 update
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1176
Re: OT 1903A4 update
Any ballpark on the price?
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How much cleaning is good on an Antique?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1171
Re: How much cleaning is good on an Antique?
I was always told that take-down, oiling and (soft) cloth polishing wouldn't hurt any collector's value. I'd leave out the steel wool part of the plan though.
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT...Mozilla question.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 422
Re: OT...Mozilla question.........
Tools => Options => Advanced => General (tab) goto bottom area called "System Defaults"
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm back... did ya miss me?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1070
Re: I'm back... did ya miss me?
How did you lose your frozen food? Did it warm up outside? Just box them up and put them outside in a shed or the trunk of a car. Just had to ask. Same thing happened up here in 98 and people claimed food loss on their insurance. We just put it outside. Around here the ice storm did it's damage and...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: father dieing
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5314
Re: father dieing
I wish I had some sort of sage advice, but as someone whose father died 29 years ago tomorrow all I can offer is my prayers for you and your father and to say that I am wholeheartedly sorry.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'm back... did ya miss me?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1070
Re: I'm back... did ya miss me?
Thanks fellas. It feels goods to be back at my online home. (First site I jumped on after the power came up. :D ) mod71alaska - I thought Maine might be too cold for ice storms, I know that there was one up there this year but thought maybe it was a freak thing. El Chivo - The Ozarks are in north ce...