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- Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dive gear opinions please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1693
Re: dive gear opinions please
I would certainly check to see when the Typhoon (hurricane) Season is and be very careful if you're sailing during these months. Rode out two typhoons and they are a b#tch. As we got past Taiwan and into the Sea of Japan, weather was usually cooler, the seas could get rough. The carrier Midway (then...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dive gear opinions please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1693
Re: dive gear opinions please
Hi Griz, After rereading my response to you I believe I may be guilty of misrepresenting my comment about sailing across the Pacific twice. If so, my apology. I did sail across twice, but aboard US Navy warships ("USS John R Craig, DD-885" and the "USS Hoel, DDG-13"). We always u...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dive gear opinions please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1693
Re: dive gear opinions please
Sailed cross the Pacific twice, also spent some time on the water around Japan and it can get rough and it can get cold, so watch yourself and stay vigilant.
You're sailing across some very big water, best wishes to you in your endeavor.
You're sailing across some very big water, best wishes to you in your endeavor.
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: dive gear opinions please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1693
Re: dive gear opinions please
short scenario . . . when I begin my Pacific Cruise I want to have dive gear so I can access the bottom of my boat, or free a stuck anchor, or spear a fish, etc. 1 I am not only NOT a strong swimmer, I am a sinker, I needed a cork belt to stay afloat after falling off of water skis 1b I am not remo...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: another crazy theory ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1942
Re: another crazy theory ?
To each their own but I'm wearing a mask as needed. I had open heart surgery six weeks ago and my immune system is weakened considerably, so I'm playing it cautious. I visit the hospital 3-4 times/week for cardiac rehab and blood thinner (INR) checks. My point being that I've been around a huge numb...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well I'll be darned
- Replies: 2
- Views: 610
Re: Well I'll be darned
Interesting, never heard of this. Many years ago, while enroute to Subic Bay, P.I. on a Navy destroyer on my second tour to SE Asia, we encountered a waterspout somewhere between Guam and Subic Bay. It was maybe two miles away, very tall and spindly. Basically it's a tornado out at sea. Probably one...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B.L.M.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2379
Re: B.L.M.
Vic, please, please feel free to start a thread with photos of your English Lab. I am intrigued. 8) Bill, I probably shouldn't admit this, but I have never posted a pic before, although I really need/want to learn to do it, just lazy I guess. Anyway, back in Jan, 2015 we rescued (adopted) two black...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B.L.M.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2379
Re: B.L.M.
The Labrador retriever is Britain's most popular dog too.. :D The shame is most of them over here have never heard a shotgun go off or have retrieved anything other than a tennis ball... :( My British Lab, Samantha (Sam) turned 10 months old yesterday. She is already exposed & trained to guns a...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a picture for July 4th..
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1128
Re: a picture for July 4th..
Cracks me up
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: They have gone to far.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1083
Re: They have gone to far.
So freedom of speech does not apply to everyone then :?: If the left keep this BS up it won't be long before they want the US Constitution to be revoked on grounds that it was written by men those views on life were different to the snowflakes... :roll: Yep, unfortunately it will be tried. If the m...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammo Storage - might apply to 'truck gun' situation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2421
Re: Ammo Storage - might apply to 'truck gun' situation
Interesting read and good info, good reminders regarding carry ammo.
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Question / POLL
- Replies: 115
- Views: 22454
Re: Question / POLL
67 in July. I've been shooting a long time, reloading about 25+ years, still lots to learn.
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Don't know if it made US news.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2365
Re: Don't know if it made US news.
Maybe Chicago should try that....
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little sawmilling
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4606
Re: A little sawmilling
Old nails/hardware are something else. Lost count how many times I've been chainsawing through a tree trunk and the sparks fly. It's worse on a sawmill.
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A little sawmilling
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4606
Re: A little sawmilling
As far as I know a can't hook has a blunt end and a peavey has a spike at the end. Amazing what one guy can do with logs using a hook. Been using them for years.
Nice pics of your sawmill Lenn !
Nice pics of your sawmill Lenn !
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sure hard to get away from China
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3220
Re: Sure hard to get away from China
With the awareness of our dependence on China for so much finally coming to light during this pandemic, I really wonder IF the U.S. finally wakes up and brings a lot more manufacturing back. I see several possible obstacles to this ; 1. The majority of American consumers want everything CHEAP, cheap...
- Sun May 24, 2020 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rather Profound
- Replies: 2
- Views: 616
Re: Rather Profound
What's the date scratched on the medal from the USS Henderson ?
- Thu May 14, 2020 2:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1047
Re: Just Found Stage 1 of 'Screw China' For Their Lying
So, which Chinese gov't owes the debt, Communist China or Nationalist China ?
- Wed May 13, 2020 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Upcoming Events
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1388
Re: Upcoming Events
Cool beans ! The crab people sparked my interest. Are these true crab like beings or are they crab-by people ? Lots of them already.
Have you seen the movie "Battle; LosAngelas" ? Pretty good sci fi flick.
Have you seen the movie "Battle; LosAngelas" ? Pretty good sci fi flick.
- Sat May 09, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ain`t it purdy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2989
Re: Ain`t it purdy
Rain/snow coming in this evening. Fire danger is high here, so the moisture is welcome.
- Sat May 09, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Walking the dog toy.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1389
Re: Walking the dog toy.
Cool. I should hire you to make one with a wife pushing a lawn mower. Would be great entertainment.
- Sat May 09, 2020 5:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6.5 Creedmoor in a Levergun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2258
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor in a Levergun
I love the old 6.5x55mm rifle cartridge, and in an Improved it's even better. Not like the new 6.5, but the Improved 6.5x55 will certainly hold it's own in a well built bolt action. I have no qualms with the 6.5x55 . I’ve got a very lightly used CZ550 FS in 6.5x55 that’s shoots amazingly well for a...
- Fri May 08, 2020 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 6.5 Creedmoor in a Levergun
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2258
Re: 6.5 Creedmoor in a Levergun
I have a Weatherby Back Country rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Aside all of the hoopla, it's a nice cartridge. The 6.5 Swede, 260 Rem & 6.5 CM are all very close in overall performance. I was looking for a 260, but the only way I could get that caliber in a rifle I liked was to rebarrel and I really di...
- Mon May 04, 2020 5:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
I also have a BCS walk-behind 'system', and the engine has been great. Kohler I think. It is a mid-90's vintage, with the GREAT tiller, a sicklebar, and the chipper-shredder. I also got their 'brush-hog' 30" rotary mower, and that thing is a monster. Blade just like a big tractor mounted one; ...
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3549
Re: Why They Can't Get Covid-19 in Jacksonville?????
Actually I wish a lot of people like her I've met over the years would move to Jacksonville, Miami or better yet a nice socialist/communist country like Cuba.
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
- Sun May 03, 2020 5:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3549
Re: Why They Can't Get Covid-19 in Jacksonville?????
Oh my, I am speechless......that can't be real, can it ? If it's a spoof, could a person really keep a straight face through the whole thing ?!
You can't fix stupid and you can't quaratine it either.
You can't fix stupid and you can't quaratine it either.
- Sun May 03, 2020 5:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
Marvin, you have some vintage "walking tractors" there. I have a BCS walking tractor with a 12 hp Kohler Command Pro 12 engine. A few years back I was talking to a service tech at Kohler about my engine and he stated that my particular engine was made for Kohler by Kawasaki and is a very ...
- Sat May 02, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
Marvin, you have some vintage "walking tractors" there. I have a BCS walking tractor with a 12 hp Kohler Command Pro 12 engine. A few years back I was talking to a service tech at Kohler about my engine and he stated that my particular engine was made for Kohler by Kawasaki and is a very g...
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
Years ago I always heard Tecumseh engines were very good cold weather engines and that's what my old Jiffy (model 30) ice auger has for a motor, works pretty good too.
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
Years ago they were considered a premium engine.......guess that has changed like so many other products.
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lawnmower Engines....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6497
Re: Lawnmower Engines....
Well, I have a 1752 jon boat with a 35 hp surface drive motor. The motor itself is a Briggs 35 hp Vanguard industrial engine.
A very good engine...
A very good engine...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This guy is just plain down-home FUN....!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1802
Re: This guy is just plain down-home FUN....!
No such thing as expired canned goods ;gamekeeper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:01 am You never can have enough expired cans, they do make excellent targets........
Cough, hack....wheez.....
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting analysis of the response to the virus
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2985
Re: Interesting analysis of the response to the virus
Read it.............Interesting.
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes request for comment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 710
Re: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes request for comment
Interesting. Early in my career with USDA, I was in a field office in a small port town on Lake Michigan. Also located there was avery active USACOE Project Office. I got to know a lot of the guys that worked there. During an average work week, many would travel to Chicago to do engineering surveys,...
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger GP100 .44
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3918
Re: Ruger GP100 .44
Another good source is "rugerforum.net"
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: "God stuff" happens amid the pandemic
- Replies: 5
- Views: 872
Re: "God stuff" happens amid the pandemic
Very cool......and humbling as well.
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3852
Re: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
Trader Vic, yes a CZ 527 in .22 Hornet, I bought it for myself but junior liked so much he got it as a gift when he graduated...... :cry: I sat on the fence too long and the CZ went and discontined their entire line of FS rifles. Have always liked the fullstock rifles. Will keep an eye out for a us...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3852
Re: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
GK.......is that fullstock rifle a CZ ?gamekeeper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:51 pm I remember that post, thanks for reposting, I still never noticed the finger on the trigger
Here's a smaller UK fox my son shot 12 years ago, he has shot a heck of a lot more since.
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- Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3852
Re: Self isolation photographs UK Rat added.
Looks like a Democratic rat to me, kind of resembles a Pelosi Rat.gamekeeper wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:57 am I don't know if he came from New York but he looked like he might be a democrat. The Cooey .410 and a 2" shell took care of him...
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- Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Generator Recommendations?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2522
Re: Generator Recommendations?
Stretch, I like to have a happy medium as to power and gas consumption because if things get REAL bad, I don't want a generator that guzzles a gallon a gas an hour. We have a rancher that's full electric other than we mostly use wood to heat. A high efficiency heat pump provides air conditioning an...
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Done
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2444
Re: Toilet Paper Lottery!!
Holy smokes, are we really there ??!!
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW VIRUS TOPIC
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2752
Re: NEW VIRUS TOPIC
FWIW, Breitbart News ("breitbart.com") is an independent news source and about the only news I consider credible anymore.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NEW VIRUS TOPIC
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2752
Re: NEW VIRUS TOPIC
The bottom line with the communist Chinese is : truth is unknown to the Red Chinese gov't, they lie about most everything. Always have and obviously nothing has changed. Eventually the truth will firm up regarding the real source of the virus...........a lab in Wuhan. The Nationalist Chinese in Taiw...
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 33 degrees north.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 910
Re: 33 degrees north.....
Here in Western WI, I have 8-10" of snow here on my farm. Will get the tractor out later to either carefully plow (loader bucjet set up a bit) or just make tracks so my wife can drive out for groceries tomorrow. The snow won't melt for another 3-4 days due to cool temps. It's just another early...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hardships of sheltering in place:
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4983
Re: hardships of sheltering in place:
Interesting, a good history lesson today.
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hardships of sheltering in place:
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4983
Re: hardships of sheltering in place:
I didn't identify the guns: the rifle is an 1873 whitney-kennedy in 44/40.. it was a competitor to Winchesters 1873 but quite a bit more expensive and didn't sell well. the lever is the old 'rat tail ' or serpentine type. the bore is mirror bright....don't think this ever saw much use. it shoots re...
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hardships of sheltering in place:
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4983
Re: hardships of sheltering in place:
I think you need another retired guy (I volunteer) to help you clean & shoot your guns. I also reload.
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cut my own dang hair
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3672
Re: Cut my own dang hair
By a stroke of luck, I got a haircut about two days before WI shut down all barber shops.
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WORLD'S PRETTIEST PISTOL
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3470
Re: WORLD'S PRETTIEST PISTOL
Great cap and ball revolvers. I've read several times that the most popular of the Colts was their 31 cal revolver. Is this true ?