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by Ysabel Kid
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Wait a minute, I was always told...
Replies: 3
Views: 98

Re: Wait a minute, I was always told...

He will never spend a day in jail. I doubt he will actually even be convicted of a single crime. The fix is in. Agreed. But I do think this may be the avenue the Dem's use to punt Biden and install Gavin. My bet is that it plays out something like this: Biden/Harris wins the Democratic nomination. ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A longtime friend passed away this last week.
Replies: 15
Views: 319

Re: A longtime friend passed away this last week.

Sounds like he was a wonderful man. I'm sorry for your loss Jim.
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Wait a minute, I was always told...
Replies: 3
Views: 98

Wait a minute, I was always told...

... Democrats LOVED taxes. Always wanted to pay their "fair share", and ensure others did too, especially the "rich".

So, how could Hunter Biden possibly be indicted for tax evasion?

Didn't he get the memo... from his Dad?
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading the .32 Smith & Wesson
Replies: 19
Views: 358

Re: Loading the .32 Smith & Wesson

I’ve shot thousands of 32 shorts out of a Ruger S.S. and many old top break S&W’s and Smith New Departures, usually out back so the noise don’t aggravate my neighbors…..1.5 grains of bullseye and a 71 grain cast. Out of a Ruger SS chambered in 32 mag, the short cartridge with the above load wil...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...
Replies: 4
Views: 125

Re: I Fixed Ol Number 7's Boat Buying Flow Chart ...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Having never owned a boat, I can relate to Jim's changes! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The River of Peace Calls
Replies: 2
Views: 151

The River of Peace Calls

Another great article by Mike Rhinehart! The River of Peace Calls By Mike Rhinehart · December 5, 2023 https://patriotpost.us/articles/102607-the-river-of-peace-calls-2023-12-05 With winter setting in on the Great Plains with a “Ha! You thought I was kidding didn’t you?” attitude, my thoughts always...
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance companies !!!
Replies: 18
Views: 430

Re: Insurance companies !!!

Didn't notice that large of an increase. What I have issue with is I have large , LARGE oak trees very close to my house. I asked the insurance agent if they would pay to take down/ trim the trees. No we don't do that. Ok so the next hurricane Sandy snaps off the top and goes through the roof causi...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Are You Going To Buy the Boat?"
Replies: 4
Views: 233

Re: "Are You Going To Buy the Boat?"

Perfect logic to me (for leverguns)! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance companies !!!
Replies: 18
Views: 430

Re: Insurance companies !!!

Liberty Mutual just raised my car insurance (family) $600/year. Cars are all a year older, no accidents, no speeding tickets. I will give them one chance reverse it before I start shopping for another provider, and will switch home, auto and my umbrella if they are cheaper. I understand inflation, b...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38-55 leverguns
Replies: 39
Views: 924

Re: .38-55 leverguns

Sixgun wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:50 am I’m down to about 3 but this is my favorite..takedown 1893 Marlin made in 1901….mint bore and it slugs at .377. No brag but I’ve won trophies with this rifle against quality single shots

Image
:shock: :shock: :mrgreen:

Six, that gun is stunning!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Be careful when buying used guns....
Replies: 9
Views: 324

Re: Be careful when buying used guns....

JimT wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:10 pm Hmmm.... may start by disinfecting and sanitizing any used guns I buy from now on ...... :lol:
With FIRE! Ewww....
by Ysabel Kid
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unethical hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 348

Re: Unethical hunter

Griff wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:20 pm
Griff wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:35 pmAny comments I might make would be cause for censure! :twisted:
My thoughts exactly. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OAC gun show find!
Replies: 6
Views: 258

Re: OAC gun show find!

Tycer wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:08 pm I wish we had a like button. Got nothing to add but it makes me smile.
That would be a heck of an upgrade! :)

Very cool scope!!! 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to
Replies: 15
Views: 427

Re: oldest or earliest born folks you talked to

My Great-Grandmother on my mother's side was born in 1882. She was still alive when I was young, but was "senile" (as they used to say) to where she really didn't speak. I do remember her. My grandmother on my Dad's side was born in 1897... on my birthday (I was born 67 years later). I rem...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is a new broken part
Replies: 32
Views: 724

Re: This is a new broken part

JimT wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:02 pm Whatever you do Scott, when you get it running again. for goodness sake quit fanning it! :lol:
8) 8) 8)
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't be put off by a low price..
Replies: 16
Views: 63

Re: Don't be put off by a low price..

What a great find, John! 8)

I've had an external hammer double-barrel on my "wish list" for a very long time. Just have not found the deal yet. I doubt I'll get your steal! :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Don't be put off by a low price..
Replies: 16
Views: 514

Re: Don't be put off by a low price..

What a great find, John! 8)

I've had an external hammer double-barrel on my "wish list" for a very long time. Just have not found the deal yet. I doubt I'll get your steal! :mrgreen:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heeled bullets for the percussion revolvers
Replies: 22
Views: 742

Re: Heeled bullets for the percussion revolvers

I posted this before but I used the heel bullet my Dad made from a .457 Lee Round Ball mold. He cut a shank in the mold so that it made a heel bullet. Not to hijack the thread, but how did your Dad do that, Jim? Did he use a .452" drill bit and bore the fill hole with it? Yes, he used a bit. I...
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: US CATRIDGE CO .41 L.D.A.
Replies: 6
Views: 222

Re: US CATRIDGE CO .41 L.D.A.

Want to sell one? I don't have that cartridge in my cartridge collection!
by Ysabel Kid
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heeled bullets for the percussion revolvers
Replies: 22
Views: 742

Re: Heeled bullets for the percussion revolvers

I posted this before but I used the heel bullet my Dad made from a .457 Lee Round Ball mold. He cut a shank in the mold so that it made a heel bullet. Not to hijack the thread, but how did your Dad do that, Jim? Did he use a .452" drill bit and bore the fill hole with it? Bill, would using a m...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson
Replies: 8
Views: 309

Re: Happy Thanksgiving / Andy Larsson

Happy belated Thanksgiving, Andy!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin / Ruger factory visit
Replies: 14
Views: 738

Re: Marlin / Ruger factory visit

Thanks for sharing, Andy.
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remember to Cherish every moment with Loved Ones
Replies: 9
Views: 402

Re: Remember to Cherish every moment with Loved Ones

Thanks for the reminder, Doc. Two of my friends passed away unexpectedly this fall, and those two families will be "celebrating" their first Thanksgiving without them. :(

And I'm done sparing the feelings of people holding stupid believes. I don't really care if they like me or not.
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I received a Surprise package in the mail the other day.
Replies: 9
Views: 428

Re: I received a Surprise package in the mail the other day.

JimT wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:08 pm This bullet has proven accurate over the years .... as long as I do my part!!

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Understatement!!! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 16
Views: 369

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Grizz wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:46 pm thanks and Happy Thanksgiving back to all Y'All . We have So Much to be thankful for, maybe ThanksGiving should be EVERY Thursday, yeah?
I'll second that! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Levergunner gone home.
Replies: 14
Views: 540

Re: Another Levergunner gone home.

JMick wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:33 pm My condolences to you and his family
+1

Ted, he has gone home. That is the good thing to focus on.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IFAK / First Aid
Replies: 22
Views: 904

Re: IFAK / First Aid

And happy to hear you are home from the hospital!!!
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: IFAK / First Aid
Replies: 22
Views: 904

Re: IFAK / First Aid

Jason, as mentioned by others, I have found that most of the pre-filled kits are just generic first aid kits with maybe a larger bandage or two. I actually have it on my "to-do" list to assemble two kits - one a trauma bag to have at home and carry in my vehicle when out, especially to the...
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another one waiting for me up there :(
Replies: 11
Views: 475

Re: Another one waiting for me up there :(

They do become parts of the family. I am sorry for loss.
by Ysabel Kid
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Raccoons
Replies: 9
Views: 414

Re: Raccoons

I can't argue with that!
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Don't Get This Logic at All
Replies: 20
Views: 720

Re: I Don't Get This Logic at All

I started reloading when I was about 18, as I got into shooting a Ruger Super Black Hawk in .44 Magnum. At the time I think commercial rounds we PDE (pretty darn expensive), and I made less than $3/hr. I remember that I may have been able to afford to shoot one, maybe two cylinders full in an hour! ...
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Broke my Dillon!
Replies: 34
Views: 1873

Re: Broke my Dillon!

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:54 pm .
Wow.

I hope I live long enough to break mine....!
I was thinking the same thing! Those Dillon presses are built like tanks! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger-Marlin SS45-70 trapper sale Bass Pro Cabelas
Replies: 10
Views: 484

Re: Ruger-Marlin SS45-70 trapper sale Bass Pro Cabelas

AJMD429 wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:43 pm
Sometimes you just have to get 'that' gun...for the sake of the children. :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Funny, Y2K says that to me all the time.

No conflict of interest there!
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USS Constellation Victory in Quasi-War with France 1899
Replies: 3
Views: 125

Re: USS Constellation Victory in Quasi-War with France 1899

Thanks for sharing. I'll share it with my daughter... :D
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back in stock
Replies: 1
Views: 208

Back in stock

Several of you admired one of my EDC knives. It hasn't been in stock for quite some time, but is now!

https://www.knifeshop.com/en/product/22 ... 540-c.html
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Mike Rhinehart article
Replies: 1
Views: 195

Another Mike Rhinehart article

I really enjoy reading his articles, and know a lot of you do too from prior posts. Enjoy! What Can Be Learned Through Art and Grace By Mike Rhinehart · November 14, 2023 https://patriotpost.us/articles/102133-what-can-be-learned-through-art-and-grace-2023-11-14 I have learned that the bridge betwee...
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For AJMD429
Replies: 2
Views: 148

Re: For AJMD429

One need to be worried about what doctor's remove... but also what they leave behind! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: No more Father or Mother
Replies: 2
Views: 143

Re: No more Father or Mother

Grizz wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:39 am
ole pizen slinger wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:23 am IT'S THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD that they despise.
Bingo!
by Ysabel Kid
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Note to Society: "It's Not the Guns..."
Replies: 7
Views: 261

Re: Note to Society: "It's Not the Guns..."

gamekeeper wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:37 am I don't know who kids look to for role models these days, I had father I was proud of and growing up in the 50s TV heroes like Roy Rogers and of course sports stars who stood to attention for the national anthem was the norm.
Well, for me and then for Y2K, it was John Wayne! :D
by Ysabel Kid
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Load of BS!!
Replies: 23
Views: 1913

Re: Load of BS!!

Like Jim and others, I don't need to buy from someone who isn't interested in my business. If you make it harder to buy from you than the law requires, you don't want my business. :evil:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The real Difference: Progressive/Democrat vs Libertarian/Conservative...
Replies: 2
Views: 192

Re: The real Difference: Progressive/Democrat vs Libertarian/Conservative...

From what I can tell, libertarians and conservatives both understand that will rights come responsibilities, and personal rights have personal (not collective) responsibilites. Leftist don't believe in anything but collective rights, with no responsibilities, and only those rights convenient at any ...
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?
Replies: 26
Views: 838

Re: Does this qualify as a BBQ Gun?

gamekeeper wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:19 pm I'm not overly fond of BBQs but I do like the look of that pistol... :mrgreen:
You just need to get some real BBQ, John. You can't get it over there! :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ladd & Smith bullet mold
Replies: 11
Views: 344

Re: Ladd & Smith bullet mold

Dang!

I just looked at ebay for some old molds and loading tools and the prices have TRIPLED or MORE in the last 12 months! :shock: :shock: :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cool and Wet today
Replies: 3
Views: 144

Re: Cool and Wet today

I have shot a lot of those Colibri and Super Colibri rounds. Tons of fun. No problem seeing them going to the target out in the sunlight. You do have to make sure they are exiting the barrel though. I've had a few that did not! :shock:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's wrong with this picture?
Replies: 11
Views: 1331

Re: What's wrong with this picture?

JimT wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:19 pm Like Abraham Lincoln said, "90% of the posts on the internet are fake."

:lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ysabel Kid
Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lest We Forget . . .
Replies: 12
Views: 495

Re: Lest We Forget . . .

Thank you, Bruce!