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by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:14 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Wow - perhaps the most TRAGIC wildfire loss of all....
Replies: 4
Views: 70

Re: Wow - perhaps the most TRAGIC wildfire loss of all....

Looks like an insurance scam to me!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday dryhackle.
Replies: 1
Views: 31

Re: Happy Birthday dryhackle.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longmire fans
Replies: 31
Views: 2706

Re: Longmire fans

jeepnik wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 11:29 am Sackhoff also did a credible job as Starbuck in the remake of Battlestar Galactica.
+ another!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Longmire fans
Replies: 31
Views: 2706

Re: Longmire fans

2ndovc wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:20 am Doug,
I always thought Katie Sacket was kinda hot and she cleans up well. Just a different kind of look, but she plays the "tough chick" well.

jb 8)
+1
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years
Replies: 19
Views: 356

Re: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years

Many of the old great cartridges aren't found on shelves today. Gun stores seem to only carry a variety of either the most popular ammo, or the latest whiz bang do it all ammo. I don't own a .22 Hornet either, but I do own it's grandpa the .22WCF and I buy Hornet brass to load down to .22WCF specs ...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years
Replies: 19
Views: 356

Re: I haven’t seen a box of .22 Hornet ammo on the shelves in years

I have one Hornet, two 218 Bee's and a 25-20. I've shot factory, hand loads, cast and jacketed in all of them. I wish all of the -20 gun owners would start hounding the likes of Marlin, Henry, Browning to start making 218,25-20, 32-20 guns again. That would lead to ammo/brass being made again for u...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:07 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Hopefully conditions will be applied
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Re: Hopefully conditions will be applied

And what YK should the federal government require of folks who suffer from hurricanes, tornados, floods, etc. before aid is given to the other 49 states and various territories? Should the states that suffered sever damage during Helene have it mandated that their elected officials resign before ai...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Things — Memories and Traditions (Mike Rhinehart)
Replies: 3
Views: 85

Favorite Things — Memories and Traditions (Mike Rhinehart)

Favorite Things — Memories and Traditions By Mike Rhinehart · January 14, 2025 https://patriotpost.us/articles/113497-favorite-things-memories-and-traditions-2025-01-14 It’s no secret to anyone who has read one or two of my columns that dogs have been a central part of my life. This is not a newfou...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 12, 2025 9:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Hopefully conditions will be applied
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Re: Hopefully conditions will be applied

Grizz, you are absolutely correct. The company I work for makes products that go into buildings, and many go into products that would greatly reduce the fire hazard. I definitely think that science should be incorporated in a comprehensive plan, but don't want to appear self-serving - and the other ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Hopefully conditions will be applied
Replies: 6
Views: 172

Hopefully conditions will be applied

Now, first I have to say, I follow James Madison's interpretation of the Constitution. “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” ― James Madison The reality of ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
Replies: 46
Views: 872

Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..

I'm just saying it is much harder to work on them. Even replacing headlights can be darn near impossible given the amount of stuff you have to remove just to get at them!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..
Replies: 46
Views: 872

Re: I love modern electronics in my truck, but when they don’t work..

They are indeed just computers with four wheels anymore.

Remember when the average Joe could work on their own car?
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Free to a good home
Replies: 2
Views: 352

Free to a good home

I traded in my FEG Model APK Mark II about two years ago for the real thing - a Walther PPK/s. Had the FEG for about 20 years, and it was always a great little shooter. Problem is that my eyes no longer work with tiny, itty-bitty black on black sights. So when a stainless Walther came up in the gun ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 11, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The problem with the world today...
Replies: 2
Views: 271

The problem with the world today...

... is that "stupid" no longer hurts enough. Back in the day, stupid hurt. And the more stupid one's decision, the more it hurt. Thus, stupid decisions became a lesson, and all but the most stupid would learn. Now, modern society has insulated people from their own stupidity. So they just ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 11, 2025 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HDNet - John Wayne Movies
Replies: 6
Views: 275

Re: HDNet - John Wayne Movies

gamekeeper wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 4:53 pm I have watched quite a few of those old B/W John Wayne movies, can't say enjoyed the ones where John Wayne sings though... :?
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Could be worse. You could hear me sing...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultrasonic cleaners
Replies: 12
Views: 590

Re: Ultrasonic cleaners

Sorry to hear about the leak!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:18 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: This will be ironic...
Replies: 3
Views: 158

This will be ironic...

First off, I pray for everyone impacted by the wild fires in CA. Everyone - even those I detest. No one should have this happen. I especially pray for the conservative people of the state who continue to vote for competent leadership only to be overwhelmed by leftists and liberals voting for incompe...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic....Life can be Short.
Replies: 12
Views: 485

Re: Off Topic....Life can be Short.

Prayers up. A harsh reminder of the reality of our short time here.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone else here about deaf?
Replies: 46
Views: 3828

Re: Anyone else here about deaf?

Does anyone else have "strange" or "inconsistent" hearing? I can't hear squat in a crowded room. Just a din of noise. Mrs. YK has started to complain that I can't hear. But put me in the woods - I can hear a twig snap, the pitter patter of small game, and a lot of other things. J...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: US vs UK words
Replies: 12
Views: 545

Re: US vs UK words

Well, the Founding Fathers here were certainly learned men, and took inspiration from the Magna Carta and other documents, with a good dose of historical analysis to see what actually worked. That is why the word "democracy" appears no where in our Constitution or Declaration of Independen...
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Downtime
Replies: 6
Views: 398

Re: Downtime

Thanks for the head's up David - and keeping us running well!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: US vs UK words
Replies: 12
Views: 545

Re: US vs UK words

John, under Biden, the USA was trying to go down the same path. Fortunately with the election of Trump we may halt that for a bit, but I fear that anything Trump does well will simply be undone by the next leftist Democrat (but I repeat myself) to be elected.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: US vs UK words
Replies: 12
Views: 545

US vs UK words

Sorry John...

Image
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling my age.
Replies: 29
Views: 1003

Re: Feeling my age.

COSteve wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:23 am When he was young, my son use to tell his friends that I helped invent dirt. :shock:
If I tell Y2K that one, he'll start using it! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling my age.
Replies: 29
Views: 1003

Re: Feeling my age.

JimT wrote: Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:19 pm I stopped to get a bottle of Angel's Envy and had to verify I was over 21.
Almost made me want to go back the next day and buy another! :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you do to your new Rossi 92?
Replies: 27
Views: 1997

Re: What do you do to your new Rossi 92?

Congrats Bill! :D

I just forwarded the GrabAGun link to a friend I've got interested in leverguns. Pricing is north of $500 again, but still a good deal.
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Merle
Replies: 1
Views: 327

Re: Happy Birthday Merle

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OK did I miss something...?
Replies: 2
Views: 448

Re: OK did I miss something...?

Hopefully he went somewhere warm for Christmas and the beach doesn't have internet! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeling my age.
Replies: 29
Views: 1003

Re: Feeling my age.

My old manager, a decade younger than me, usually introduces me as "employee number 000002".
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is disturbing about USCCA…
Replies: 9
Views: 574

Re: This is disturbing about USCCA…

I dropped my USCCA coverage last year. Found out that they would not cover me when I work security for my church, even though I am unpaid/a volunteer (albeit a licensed one, to comply with SC law). Have been meaning to sign up with TX Law Shield, but keep forgetting!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ultrasonic cleaners
Replies: 12
Views: 590

Re: Ultrasonic cleaners

I probably have the same model, Jason - or at least it came from HF as well. I use it primarily for cleaning the barrel and cylinder of cap and ball revolvers. Put it through a couple cycles, then clean it with Ballistol as normal. :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun cleaning
Replies: 18
Views: 814

Re: Gun cleaning

I used to be obsessive about cleaning guns immediately after shooting them. My Dad always said a "clean gun is a happy gun", and said not to bet my life on a dirty gun. Then life happened. Specifically kids, work, more work, even more work. I got lucky just to get out to shoot. So I change...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gun cleaning
Replies: 18
Views: 814

Re: Gun cleaning

Old No7 wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:23 pm Hoppes 9.jpg
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Soros and Clinton awarded Presidential FREEDOM Medals...
Replies: 10
Views: 568

Re: Soros and Clinton awarded Presidential FREEDOM Medals...

Joe just wants to spend as much money as He can to further wreck the country. I hope that Trump pardons All that went to jail for the Jan 6th event. And then Gives THEM ALL the Freedom Medal. +1 I was thinking that would be a great way to stick a finger in all the leftists eyes. Biden just ruined a...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:34 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Half mast on jan. 20
Replies: 3
Views: 420

Re: Half mast on jan. 20

If we flew the flag at half staff until all the damage Biden did was undone I fear it would be that way for years.

Trump has his hands full. I hope the public realizes he can't undo the damage in a day.
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt sheriff’s model
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Colt sheriff’s model

gamekeeper wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2025 5:55 pm https://youtu.be/j-z1AlxXJ4s?si=wzLh_8sNb8TAPeVK
Duelist64 has just done a video on that very thing.
John, I told Mike I was going to take the moniker "Duelist64" after his "Duelist54", since we are 10 years apart in age! :wink: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt sheriff’s model
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Colt sheriff’s model

Bill in Oregon wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:09 am Thanks John. Always enjoy Mike's stuff.
Darn his hide for posting this one: :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV-pqT9MtPU
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Agreed. I promptly ordered one after that video! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44-40 2025 Targets Thread
Replies: 33
Views: 1069

Re: 44-40 2025 Targets Thread

That's an interesting shooting rest you made. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be interested in the details.

Great shooting! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92 sight options
Replies: 11
Views: 653

Re: New Rossi 92 sight options

JimT wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:08 pm I second ywaltzucanrknrl! It's not difficult.
And...

You get rid of the hideous safety as well!!! :D :D :D
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone with MP bullet mold
Replies: 6
Views: 438

Re: Anyone with MP bullet mold

I've never had need to replace one. Can you order them from MP directly?
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Gabby.
Replies: 1
Views: 287

Re: Happy Birthday Gabby.

Happy B-Day! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday smokeywolf, Jeffery A Pitts.
Replies: 1
Views: 304

Re: Happy Birthday smokeywolf, Jeffery A Pitts.

Happy B-Day fellas! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any other ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 679

Re: Any other ideas?

Thanks fellas. I hadn't thought of the impact driver or the drill press. Will try both of those. I am not a fan of Ruger's nipples. The area for the nipple wrench or a driver to "grab" may have six sides, but they are awfully short, and the nipple wrench and driver are slipping off. Next i...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any other ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 679

Re: Any other ideas?

stretch wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:04 pm
Copious amounts of imaginative salty language may or may not help; and may or may not
make you feel better! :o :lol: :roll:

-Stretch
OH, I've used that too - for sure! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any other ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 679

Any other ideas?

Fellas, I'm stuck. Or rather, two of the percussion nipples on a used ROA I bought this year won't budge. Other four came out easy enough, but these last two, directly across from one another, just won't move. I've tried soaking the cylinder and stuck nipples in Kroil. No luck. I've tried heat. Also...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Converting Lever Guns To Cars
Replies: 11
Views: 745

Re: Converting Lever Guns To Cars

jkbrea wrote: Mon Dec 30, 2024 3:17 pm If I sold all my guns, I might be able to fill the tank on that!!
That's what I was thinking too! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mack & bitter beer.
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Re: Happy Birthday mack & bitter beer.

Happy B-Day fellas! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year from Paco and me ...
Replies: 8
Views: 562

Re: Happy New Year from Paco and me ...

Happy New Year fellas! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Dec 30, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wouldn't want one of these Robots after me...
Replies: 2
Views: 615

Re: Wouldn't want one of these Robots after me...

I'm surprised they didn't make the first one to look like Arnold... :wink:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Dec 30, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Camel73.
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: Happy Birthday Camel73.

Happy belated B-Day! :D