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Just looked up the history of the USS Vestal, a very busy and impressive service record throughout WWII.
Both of my ships spent some time alongside repair ships (Taiwan, Japan and Phillipines). These repair ships were more commonly called Destroyer Tenders when I was in.

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Interesting thread. I took a tour (Jan, 1974) of the USS Arizona Memorial while in Pearl Harbor, on my second tour to SE Asia on board Navy destroyers. What was interesting to me at the time was that about 3/4ths of the people on this tour were Japanese tourists. This didn't bother me as it did othe...

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A most excellent video, enjoyed this very much. I am a history buff and many of the Civil War Battlefields are on my "list".

Thanks for sharing !

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My Model 12, 20 gauge (made in 1916) has a 2 3/4" chamber. Wonderful, light shotgun.

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My wife has us on a number of supplements. Checked with her about this and she said she doesn't add it to our daily supplements, however - she adds it into many dishes she makes. Want to read a very good book on food these days ; "Food, What The Heck Should I Eat" Author ; Dr Mark Hyman Fi...

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The Amish never change their clocks and their life expectancy hasn't declined one bit

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Probably ten years ago I handled a Ruger Red Label O/U in 28 gauge, built on a small 28 ga frame.....what a sweetie it was. One of the guns on my "shoulda" list for sure.

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I have a Savage Model 220 single shot, which I feel is a great single shot platform, very well made too. It has been in the family for over 60 years and the family story is my grandfather won it in a poker game back when. Have no idea if that is true, but sounds good anyway. I'd post a pic if I knew...

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In 2012 I scheduled and had rotator cuf surgery on my strong side (right shoulder) in July, so I would be healed enough to fire a rifle for deer hunting in later November. At the range, I strapped on my recoil shield and started with my 30-30, and it was fine. Then I carefully shot my 270 and it was...

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Very cool advertisement from yesteryear. What we all would give to step back in time and purchase one of these rifles.

Thanks for sharing this Kirk.

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Looking back forty five plus years, I read every Louis L'Amour book I could get my hands on, on both tours to SE Asia on Navy destroyers. When a new book showed up on board, the waiting list grew long right away as we were starved to read about anything, but the Louis L"Amour westerns were the ...

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I remember those. One of my friends had one. We all had some kind of train(s), engines, etc.

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Great pics of your 45/70 CB.

I have a straight stocked Marlin 1895 45/70 and also a 30-30 CB that's great to shoot. My strong side shoulder is more recoil sensitive after rotator cuf surgery a few years ago, so I don't shoot the 45/70 much anymore.

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Interesting. During my second tour my destroyer went into a floating dry dock in Subic Bay ( Philippines ). First tour, my first destroyer went into a "fixed" dry dock in Sasebo, Japan. The article stated that sometimes ammunition and fuel were offloaded to gain more lift on the floating d...

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Heard in recent times that he has closed his gunsmith shop. Is this true ? Is he doing ok ?

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One of the best World Series I've watched and the best ( by far ) game seven of any series I've watched........right down to the last inning !

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I'm surprised that Gander Mountain is considered a competitor to Cabelas. While both companies sell similar products, Cabelas offers far more and better selections of pretty much everything - and Cabelas has way better service in the stores ( on the floor ) and on their website. There has been a Gan...

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[ i ]I've not been to Subic or Clark so far . My brother in law in Pasig , his wife is from Pampanga which is where Clark is at . I had always heard Angelas City and Olongapo were well like any other military town , pretty much a total red light district in near proximity to the base . [/i] My first...

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I spent a lot of time in and out of Subic Bay ( and Olongapo City ) many years ago. Beautiful country.

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"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" with an all star lineup back in the early 60's when it was filmed. I think this is one classic comedy and with the right casting, would be a great remake. If any of you have never seen this movie...and like to laugh - well, now you have an assignment. Lea...

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Speaking of Tom Hanks, my wife and I went to the movie last evening and saw his new movie "Sully". I highly recommend it.

I would like to see a good movie ( well done and researched ) made about destroyers.

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The thread about the first Gunsmoke got me thinking ( and my thoughts concern me once in awhile :mrgreen: ). As I reflect on much of the movie offerings these days and how most of them don't interest me, I find myself pondering why somebody doesn't take one of the older great movies and do a remake ...

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Gunsmoke was one of the early TV shows that I remember and I'm not sure how old I was when I remembered the shows and actors....three, four ?? I do recall watch Gunsmoke on our old cabinet TV, the screen was about twelve inches square and took about five minutes for the tubes to warm up when we woul...

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When I mounted a Williams FP peep sight on my Marlin 30-30CB, I used a .570 front post in the front dovetail, otherwise it would have been too short. I reckon it would/may depend on what rear peep sight you decide on and go with that manufacturer recommendation. Best wishes ! I have always admired t...

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Looks like a levergun crossed itself with some cheap AR platform into a new butt ugly invasive specie of a 30-30.

Makes me appreciate my Marlin 30-30 CB all the more !

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Some time ago while using a urinal, I read a sticker on a "urinal cake" sitting in the urinal that said ( I'm not kidding either ) ;

..........and it said 'Please Do Not Eat The Urinal Cakes'................really ???!!!!

So, do people really eat those things ??

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Hmmm......interesting thread for sure. Lets see, I grew up hearing people say they're warshing their hands, or talk about the thieves in Warshington DC ( still there, aren't they ??!! ). Down in Texas, while getting gas many years ago, the attendant asked me if he should check my "all" ( o...

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TravisM wrote:I just don't want to get yelled at for ruining a piece of history.

Hmmm......personally ( just my opinion ), I don't consider a post 64 Winchester 94 a piece of history.

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Nath,

I'm sure you have said in the past, but what is the rifle in your pic with a suppressor ?

Regards, Vic

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Hard bound books are always nice to handle, however - I've likely read far more paperback books, including most of the Louis L'Amour westerns that were my favorite while serving on destroyers on both tours to SE Asia many years ago. Thinking back on that, I would read most anything.......probably th...

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Trader Vic, Ok, we are getting somewhere. Now...the serial number under the lever...we need to know the prefix letter. That will usually tell the rest, but not always. Is there a gold trigger? Is the barrel marked "micro groove?" What does the top of the receiver look like? Is there wavy ...

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The Sporting Carbine ( waffle top,not D&T) in .35 Rem. Was only made for 1 or 2 years, 1952 - 53 IIRC. I have one in about 90%+ condition that I value at $800 + . After that they were smooth tops drilled and tapped. Mine is a very good shooter Don't let that one get away. Chuck, As you know, ev...

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I didn't have much time to talk and the owner wasn't there to dicker with anyway, so I'll likely slide back through there in the near future. Bet'cha it will be gone by then...... .....and if it's gone, it's gone. I'm at an age that I don't have to have something. Must weigh the "need it"...

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Griff wrote:
TraderVic wrote:
Griff wrote:Don't forget to post pictures of your new Marlin...
Griff.........I don't know how to post pics (........yet).
I didn't either... but there's a good tutorial in the sticky section...

I'll check this out when time allows. Thanks !

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Griff wrote:Don't forget to post pictures of your new Marlin...

Griff.........I don't know how to post pics (........yet).

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I didn't have much time to talk and the owner wasn't there to dicker with anyway, so I'll likely slide back through there in the near future.

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Browsed the gun racks in a shop on my way through a town about an hour and a half from my farm this afternoon and there was an older 336 Marlin in 35 Rem sitting there. I opened the action and carried the rifle to the window where the sun was shining in and the bore just lit up....very nice to say t...

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Marlinman 93........many ( not all ) genetic disorders are not usually predictable and often times are scattered through a family history....some do and some/many don't "so to speak". Dyslexia can vary quite a bit too and many learn to work with it and around it, such as yourself and Joe M...

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Joe, My wife's answer to your question is ; "It's most likely genetics and there is no way of knowing if a child was genetically predestined to have dyslexia". Regarding your specific question of dyslexia in a toddler being caused by some form of head injury........she knows of no such occ...

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Joe, she is not immediately available right now, but I will ask her and respond as I can. She worked in the Rehab Center at a local hospital for years prior to her retirement. She also worked in the "birth to three" program with children for twenty plus years prior. She would certainly be ...

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My wife says it is a physical disability of the brain. She is a retired speech pathologist.

Vic

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Jim,

Out of curiosity - what lakes/marsh's/rivers do you frequent there in Ohio ?

Was just SE of Cincinnati ( Hamersville ) about ten days ago......browsing truck campers.

Vic

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Vic, I'm thinking the "crawfish" longtail (58") would be good on the river as it is smaller water with a lot of rocks. Jim. Sorry Jim......for some unknown reason I thought I was talking to Bill again. Hmm.....to much stuff in my head I guess. Is the Crawfish model the 6.5 hp or the ...

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Bill, I encounter rocks every so often on the Chippewa, so I asked my dealer about a rock guard for my surface drive when I was setting up the boat. He stated that everyone who started with a rock guard eventually took them off for one reason or another. That's about all I know regarding rock guards...

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Bill in Oregon wrote:Tradervic, a lot of leaf springs were made of 5160, an outstanding knife steel.

I did not know that.......interesting !

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Vic, I have a friend in Oshkosh who also has a boat set up with a Go-Devil. Amazing machines.[/quote]

Bill - when running rivers that have intermittent shallows, as around here ( Chippewa River, Red Cedar River, back water sloughs of the Miss. River ), the Go-Devil is a great set up.

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This thread is a reminder to me ( again ) to pick up a new Hornady reloading manual. My present Hornady manual is a bit dated and I'd like a new one.

I'll suggest it to my wife for my next BD.

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It's a sad story indeed to read about your fishery issues out there in the NW. I grew up on the Mississippi River and love river fishing big time. I mainly fish the Lower Chippewa River here in Western Wisconsin, but still get down to the Mississippi and also get onto the Lower Red Cedar and occasio...

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Back when Marlin was Marlin, they made a number of "limited run" guns for Davidsons. Some of these runs included variations of the 45/70 CB with barrels shorter than the now standard 26" barrel. I believe their first 45/70 CB had a 24" octagon barrel ( same as my 30-30 CB ). Othe...

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I brought back a bolo knife ( with a wood scabbard ) from the Philippines. Was in and out of Subic Bay quite a bit over several tours over there.

My blade was very sharp......and I might add - crafted by the Philippino's from a leaf spring, but you'd never know it.

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