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- Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crud...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1632
Re: Crud...
Insurance restrictions are a PIA in taking vehicles across national boundaries. Your company thinks to themselves that if anything happens, they could be out 20-50k or more for the rig as a result , or at the leasst , settlement could be tied up for months and months As far a s the Mrs., OU footbal...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crud...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1632
Re: Crud...
Good luck....that long distance stuff gets old after awhile..... It's only 472 miles. I routinely run 650 -700 on a daily basis. Just sucks that I'm gonna have to unload the dirty laundry, the dog and some of my gear into the rental car now (after Enterprise picks me up). The car rental and fuel wi...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Oklahoma Grass Fires
- Replies: 10
- Views: 681
Re: OT - Oklahoma Grass Fires
300 head? Ouch, that's gotta hurt.
I've got five acres down near Antlers and worry that someday it'll all go up in flames since it's heavily forested.
I've got five acres down near Antlers and worry that someday it'll all go up in flames since it's heavily forested.
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crud...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1632
Crud...
... got a call from my company yesterday and was informed that they would no longer let me take the truck up to Sudbury, Ontario for time off. To get home to my wife now means that I'll be parking my truck at our terminal in the Detroit area and renting a car to make the eight hour drive to the nort...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hope you truckers on the forum are being careful
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1276
Re: Hope you truckers on the forum are being careful
Unfortunately because I run up to Canada I'm not able to carry a firearm with me. I've never had an issue as I tend to park in Flying J truckstops in rural areas instead of those in metro locations. I do carry a tomahawk with a hammer head though. It's a tool for use on the truck. :lol: And I pray t...
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New face from the PNW
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2637
Re: New face from the PNW
Howdy and welcome. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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- Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wow! Talk About Empty Ammunition Shelves.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1461
Re: Wow! Talk About Empty Ammunition Shelves.
When the economy went south and the government took steps to "nationalize" the banks, I mentioned to someone that the precedent had been set for them to nationalize any industry they deemed vital to "national security" to solely supply government agencies at the exclusion of priv...
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Going to ranch with Colt and Winchester.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 650
Re: Going to ranch with Colt and Winchester.
Not so much for the coyotes.rjohns94 wrote:sounds like a wonderful day indeed.
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- Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request for me
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2916
Re: Prayer Request for me
Hope you get well soon. I
t does suck being sick and alone. I came down with food poisoning once after eating at a Waffle House in North Carolina. The next two days driving down the highway had me stopping more times than I had planned.
t does suck being sick and alone. I came down with food poisoning once after eating at a Waffle House in North Carolina. The next two days driving down the highway had me stopping more times than I had planned.
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Human Condition..............
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2361
Re: The Human Condition..............
Why is anyone shocked that kids are willing to kill their parents these days? Parents routinely kill their children while still in the womb.
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- What part did 401Ks have in the downfall of the economy?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1749
Re: OT- What part did 401Ks have in the downfall of the economy?
As a simple minded guy I view the entire "benefits" concept offered by employers as odd. Pay me a wage to compensate for my time. No pension, no health care, just give me the money to save as I see fit without government involvement. All these plans and schemes are the result of a central ...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Tech Support Needed For Husband
- Replies: 5
- Views: 443
Re: OT: Tech Support Needed For Husband
This would be funny if it weren't true.
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- Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any trouble getting to this site?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 631
Re: Any trouble getting to this site?
Working fine for me, even though the wifi signal at the truckstop here is a bit slow.
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: i'm really a dachshund
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1926
Re: i'm really a dachshund
This is my miniature dachshund furkid. His name is Keylock and is a little more than 10 years old. He weighs in at a staggering ten pounds and is my companion with me on the truck.
![Image](http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/106-0633_IMG.jpg)
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- Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: new to the forum
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1883
Re: new to the forum
Welcome to the fire. Pull up a log and enjoy. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Coyote Hunting is a Blast
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2069
Re: OT - Coyote Hunting is a Blast
Try using a decoy of some type. It can help out with some shots. Here in New England many hunters set up bait piles to hunt over. It is becoming a very good way to hunt these creatures as for some reason they can be very call shy. Baiting isn't hunting IMHO. In my mind hunting involves searching......
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4658
Re: Went to a gun show today and ticked off the wife.
Now the down side. While I was out my wife was online balancing the acounts :shock: So she and I had a pleasant conversation when I got home about my new found treasure :oops: . Think I will be sleeping on the couch the rest of the weekend. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/ManCardRevoke...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gave myself a Present today...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1381
Re: Gave myself a Present today...
I spotted a Henry .22 not long ago while in Wally World while shopping for groceries to stock the Kenworth. Walked out with it... and a new Marlin .30-30 and a .44 Rem Mag lever! Next time you want to go grocery shopping, mebbe I should tag along just to keep you out of trouble! :wink: Maybe. Groce...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gave myself a Present today...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1381
Re: Gave myself a Present today...
I spotted a Henry .22 not long ago while in Wally World while shopping for groceries to stock the Kenworth. Walked out with it... and a new Marlin .30-30 and a .44 Rem Mag lever!
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Humor: Obama meets Urkel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 755
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Whats with Texas and 1911's?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2634
Re: Whats with Texas and 1911's?
1911's are simple, reliable and good at dispatching scum to the afterlife when necessary. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Today was the day
- Replies: 60
- Views: 3988
Re: Today was the day
Congrats. Thanks for defending the Constitution and the country.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3294
Re: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
yes, those are Navy folks. The gal with her eyes closed is a 2nd Class Petty Officer (i.e, E-5). The guy next to her is also a Petty Officer, but I can't see what rank. Both have a few ribbons, and you can see a breast insignia badge above the ribbons, though the picture quality isn't good enough t...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT... Computer crash , OUCH!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 678
Re: OT... Computer crash , OUCH!!!
I backup everything I save onto a Western Digital portable hard drive. Since the computer I have in my truck is a modded desktop it makes transfering things to my home desktop easy as 1.2.3.
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=391
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=391
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3294
Re: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
J Miller wrote:
Question for those who know. In the lower left quadrant of the picture there is a group of soldiers in black uniforms. What branch are they from?
Joe
Me thinks Navy.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - TEXAS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1465
Re: OT - TEXAS
Even though I'm an Oklahoman... God bless Texas! And Happy Birthday!
Having said that... Go Sooners.![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Having said that... Go Sooners.
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- Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Someone Who Understands
- Replies: 4
- Views: 568
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tea Parties & the EPA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 769
Re: Tea Parties & the EPA
I'm sorry General Washington, but your forces don't meet workplace diversity requirements. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Newbie!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1540
Re: Newbie!
Welcome to the fire. Pull up a log. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tea Parties & the EPA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 769
Tea Parties & the EPA
If the EPA existed in 1773 they would have prevented Bostonians from dumping the tea into the harbor. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3294
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
http://www.defenselink.mil/dodcmsshare/ ... A-004a.jpg
Once loaded click to enlarge. These Marines don't look happy to have to BS slung at them.
Once loaded click to enlarge. These Marines don't look happy to have to BS slung at them.
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arming Myself... With Books
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1071
Re: Arming Myself... With Books
Now, everyone knows that truckers from flyover country can't read, especially stuff about history, politics, and philosophy! That's something only the edjumikated college kids learn to do, them what's always telling us what to do, since they know so much... :roll: You had your opportunity to see fi...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4011
Re: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
and they say we are in a depression --- :D looks like you are doing fine. darn fine brace of vintage style firearms you got now I'm doing fairly well even though freight industry wide has dropped off. I'm clicking off 3000 miles per week which deposits a decent number of binary digits in my bank ac...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pakistan Gun Market
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1318
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Arming Myself... With Books
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1071
Arming Myself... With Books
Over the past couple of months I've mentioned here on the forum that I've purchased a fair number of brand new firearms (5 new levers, 2 revolvers and a shotgun). I've also invested in reloading equipment for the calibers (.44 Mag, .357 Mag & .30-30). But my favorite investment so far over the p...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6793
Re: Lever Squirrel guns, what have you got?
![Image](http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/Picture003.jpg)
My squirrel gun is a Henry (bottom piece in photo).
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3716
Re: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
I'm personally boycotting Maine products until you folks dump the two traitors you call senators.
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2927
Re: OT (kind of) - What do you NEED to buy?
I'm looking for a country where I can find Liberty... ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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- Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Deport her to America
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1378
Re: Deport her to America
Good for her! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Possibly somewhat OT - What was the very best deal...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2289
Re: Possibly somewhat OT - What was the very best deal...
A trade I made with my former father-in-law years ago: my Series 70 Colt Commander .45ACP for his Detonics MkVI .45ACP Had to sell the Detonics and other firearms after I went through a divorce and subsequent bankruptcy so I could eat back in 2001. Miss that Detonics. It was a great shooter and conc...
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Revolver choice??
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3880
Re: OT -- Revolver choice??
Last week I bought a Ruger Vaquero .44Mag and .357 GP101 ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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- Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Texas Rangers with Trapper and Thompson. Old Photo
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1564
Re: Texas Rangers with Trapper and Thompson. Old Photo
Second Ranger to the left has a Thompson. Going after Capone? ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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- Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3716
Re: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
I will jump in and nod in agreement with some of the other replies... ... Basically it is this: The more things you have and possess, the further you distance yourself from nature, the further you are from God/the Divine/ the Creator. For in the Garden of Eden what was the first thing that Adam and...
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Duplicates in the same chambering?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1905
Re: Duplicates in the same chambering?
As a newb to leverguns I my approach was a bit thought out. Lever #1 was a Marlin .30-30. All around good utility caliber and plentiful ammo supply. Useful for taking game and political varmits should the 2A need to be exercised. Lever #2 was a Henry .22 for small game and plinking. Lever #3 was a M...
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3716
Re: Way off topic. A philosophical question.
I have been contemplating this topic for some time and I am not sure exactly how to put it. In my travels over this great nation I have been able to compare and contrast geographic regions. One of the things that I have noticed is that in other parts of this great land the people seem to have a gre...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Great Forum
- Replies: 5
- Views: 462
Re: Great Forum
This is my favorite gun site. You guys for the most part are filled with common sense, view government as a necessary evil and have helped me learn more about levers. :) If I could have one thing different on the forum it would be to seperate OT subjects from the actual firearms discussion. This is ...
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stocking Up & Surviving
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2278
Re: Stocking Up & Surviving
Thanks for posting Jim. I know that as I grow older I find myself leaning more on the Lord above than any ability I might poccess to survive. This part of life is temporal and only a prelude to the one I am going to share in His presence.
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lets take a step back in time to our first lever gun
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4295
Re: Lets take a step back in time to our first lever gun
I'm a newcomer to the levergun scene. I bought my first Marlin .30-30 about two months ago. A couple of weeks ago I bought another Marlin .30-30, a Marlin .44 Rem Mag and a Henry .22. Today I bought a Puma 92 in .357. :D I became interested in levers when I stumbled across an article by The Mad Ogre...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4011
Re: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
I rounded out my levergun collection this morning. I found a Puma 92 in .357 with 16" barrel. I need to stop spending FRNs.
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- Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4011
Re: My Next Lever Should be a... (fill in the blank)
Update: The saga continues somewhat. Since buying the Marlin .44 mag I've been itching to acquire a matching pistol. I stopped at H & H gun range in OKC yesterday and picked up a few more firearms. The photos shows a new Ruger Vaquero in .44 mag. The revolver below it is a new Ruger GP101 in .35...