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- Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anniversary of Last Native American to Surrender
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2319
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nice public boat access.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1463
Re: Nice public boat access.
Nice post and pictures! Used to go to Leech Lake when we lived in MN. Spent many hours casting for muskies, and a lot of casts! Had some good ones follow, but was never lucky enough to get one. Son just about wore out a rental jet ski one weekend. Never been on one so he wanted to try. Don't think h...
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I want this ....its almost that time
- Replies: 90
- Views: 12818
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SAWING AWAY-- pics added--
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3752
Re: SAWING AWAY-- pics added--
No running water here, windmill might work though like this one i built long ago. https://i.imgur.com/5kk84b8h.jpg?1 Nice picture of a fantastic project! Your other pictures sort of make me miss my time in MN. But I had to go to the Cities, for both the office and various projects in the surroundin...
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bike ride to old logging camp
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1787
Re: Bike ride to old logging camp
Yes sir that is a big logging chain!
Nice pictures!
Nice pictures!
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Only Ones in the World
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2644
Re: The Only Ones in the World
Obviously an egg laying goat face!3leggedturtle wrote: βSat Aug 18, 2018 8:28 am Iβm still trying to to figger out what the symbol is sposed to be!
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gun Control Quote
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1583
Gun Control Quote
If there is a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3387
Re: Noticed something about the Trophy Quest .30-30 shows
Thanks for pointing out those loads. It appears Buffalo Bore is loading a 190-grain Hawk flat point to 2100. That should be a potent load indeed within 150-200 yards. I remember old Sam Fadala writing that he liked to pull the 190s from .303 Savage cartridges and load them to the max for his .30-30...
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Made some new grips- Finished and installed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2259
Re: Made some new grips
Very nice!
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well i got the wheel off anyway.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5431
Re: Well i got the wheel off anyway.
Ron i really like the lift should of got one years ago and i know how ya feel about slowing down i have yet to ride the 77 this summer and only rode the 94 three times. It`s been hot and i don`t like riding in the heat, hope to ride more this fall. :) Everything is better in the fall! :P I don't ri...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dog Lick Causes Limb Amputation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 508
Dog Lick Causes Limb Amputation
https://fox8.com/2018/07/31/hit-him-with-a-vengeance-mans-limbs-amputated-after-he-was-likely-licked-by-dog/ New one to me, I have always heard that a dog licking a cut or wound could help keep it free of infection. Lots of sensitivities out there now, wonder if they have always been there, either i...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pump drill press
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3491
Re: Pump drill press
I like the point design of your spadebit! I f you need to countersink for a flush screw as is often done in wood projects, you can use the this bit just varying the depth after using a smaller bit for the threads.
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Amelia Earthart's Final Flight
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1119
Re: Amelia Earthart's Final Flight
Keeps a lot of present day people busy.
Multiple TV documentaries (loose terminology) that end up with no more facts than when they started.
Multiple TV documentaries (loose terminology) that end up with no more facts than when they started.
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: N.E. US of A - travel tips, anyone?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3674
Re: N.E. US of A - travel tips, anyone?
Dont't forget to enjoy the eating!!!! Been many, many years , since I was in NE for the first time, but I remember my first seafood other then freshwater fish and my first real Italian food. Be sure to try a frappe, or a tonic! :wink: To the rest of the world that is a milkshake and a coke. :lol:
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: a paronomasia.....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1152
Re: a paronomasia.....
Hummmmmm...... guess he could have been a tuba player, can't think of a name for that though.
- Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergun photo from long ago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2719
Re: Levergun photo from long ago
Thanks, I really like old pictures. This one reminds me of pictures of my Dad and Uncle Henry hunting in New Mexico west of Weed.
- Tue May 22, 2018 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheyenne has Passed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2101
Cheyenne has Passed
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... ge-90.html
Another western giant has passed, though he acted in othervenues.
RIP!
Another western giant has passed, though he acted in othervenues.
RIP!
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ebay question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Re: Ebay question
PayPal typically shows you have money in your account fairly quickly, but they take 21 days or so, before you can access that money! They are earning interest the whole time they are holding your money, and the interest is something you will not ever see!! Imagine how much money they are holding fro...
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WOW,
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1110
Re: WOW,
And they showed a clip of the American at his home ranch, where he teaches young people how to shoot for training for the biathalon. Showed them shooting prone with rifles similar in appearance to the biathalon rifles. They had the Fortner action. The reporter tried it for a round of 5 shots and the...
- Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two Model 71's For Sale Elsewhere
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1622
Two Model 71's For Sale Elsewhere
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale- ... 8-win.html
Executioner in Burns Wyoming.
Executioner in Burns Wyoming.
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: womens biathlon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 664
Re: womens biathlon
Watched both also today!
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Custer Documentary Near Completion
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2729
Re: Custer Documentary Near Completion
Will be aching for it! Keeps us updated as you learn more about broadcast schedule!
We are planning on visiting the site this year.
We are planning on visiting the site this year.
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: load press for 357?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2694
Re: load press for 357?
She looks like a black shih tzu????
An chance I am right!
In any case nice dog!!!
An chance I am right!
In any case nice dog!!!
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
- Replies: 131
- Views: 14320
Re: Crystal radio`s
Thanks Pitchy! I looked up crystal radios on Google, and a Wikipedia article explained things. Even had a picture of a foxhole radio, very similar to yours, and how they came about, Anzio in WWII. The safety pin and razor blade was something I had never seen before. Now I have to work on terminology...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crystal and tube radio`s
- Replies: 131
- Views: 14320
Re: Crystal radio`s
Pitchy, would you mind explaining the various components functions? Built one of the kits, red plastic case, in the early 50's, but the only thing I remember was how much cheaper wire it took for the antenna. Also my Dad making sure that I disconnected from the antenna, and placed the end of that wi...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: .63"v.75"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1253
Re: .63"v.75"
As usual great pictures and information !
How do you hold the camera for your pictures?
How do you hold the camera for your pictures?
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cold cold cold this morning
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6214
Re: Cold cold cold this morning
Pitchy you are right about the warming coming your way! -14Β° here on Monday. Been warming up with 40Β° for a high and possibly 50Β° over the weekend! Lows last night were the high teens. Blame it on the kids who came for the holidays! π They live about 50 miles north of the Twin Cities, and think the ...
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: As The Year Comes To A Close...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1087
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Instant pot, anyone?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2500
Re: Instant pot, anyone?
Sounds nice!
Closest we have is a Crock-Pot, which involves a longer cooking time!
Closest we have is a Crock-Pot, which involves a longer cooking time!
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6118
Re: Back in the Day/Travels of a Maine Warden
Thanks! Good topic, old pictures with the story behind them always interesting!
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Check out this awesome "Combination Gun"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1507
Re: Check out this awesome "Combination Gun"
Amazing work of art, function, and versatility!
The .22 hornet barrel in the rib, never seen that done before, very nice!
Of champagne tastes and a beer budget, but what a fantasy!
The .22 hornet barrel in the rib, never seen that done before, very nice!
Of champagne tastes and a beer budget, but what a fantasy!
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New front loader.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1695
Re: New front loader.
Wow, did not know the mountain men swam the big pond and went East !
Nice picture with the white on the trees and the woolley hat!
Weather seems tomfavor you!
Nice picture with the white on the trees and the woolley hat!
Weather seems tomfavor you!
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 357 days...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1196
Re: 357 days...
Now that is just cool !
The pheasant, the double shotgun, and the dog!
The pheasant, the double shotgun, and the dog!
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FYI: It's Safe................ Until It Isn't
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1150
Re: FYI: It's Safe................ Until It Isn't
I have read that Savage has settled other cases out of court regarding the barrel issues on this muzzleloader?
Don't know details, most likely because of non-disclosure as part of settlements?
Smokeless powder in a muzzleloader, seems strange to me, but some states laws allow it?
Don't know details, most likely because of non-disclosure as part of settlements?
Smokeless powder in a muzzleloader, seems strange to me, but some states laws allow it?
- Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hobie
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1373
Re: Hobie
After a strange posting similar to a 'post' obituary by Hobie in his blog I asked a similar question here. Ambracol responded that hobie was taking a break here for personal reasons. BTW the strange posting disappeared on his blog, maybe a computer glitch or something?
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT. Anyone Here Wanna Buy a House in Hawai'i?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3976
Re: OT. Anyone Here Wanna Buy a House in Hawai'i?
Hopefully everything works well for you.
BIG MOVE!!!!!! Talk about a fresh start!
A guy I worked with gave me a good piece of advise....... "Aways move to something, never away from something."
To me it has helped smooth things out.
BIG MOVE!!!!!! Talk about a fresh start!
A guy I worked with gave me a good piece of advise....... "Aways move to something, never away from something."
To me it has helped smooth things out.
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When Trucks Tip Over....is there a reward...?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1460
Re: When Trucks Tip Over....is there a reward...?
Not a truck driver, but a thought is small vehicles cutting in front of trucks causing the truck driver to slam on the brakes. Years ago both truck drivers and car drivers were more courteous, and fewer.. Now days everybody is in a hurry, and 'more for me' than watching out for the other guy. Both t...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Levergun ptarmigan, old style
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3377
Re: Levergun ptarmigan, old style
Nice pictures, and interesting story on the sepsis! Amazing what being out and about can do for your mental well being!
Cool Marlin!! Did not know about them in .410. Sure beats the single barrel I had, son has it now!
Cool Marlin!! Did not know about them in .410. Sure beats the single barrel I had, son has it now!
- Mon May 29, 2017 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request Lung cancer
- Replies: 69
- Views: 12850
Re: Prayer Request Lung cancer
Prayers up from me!
I have heard a very similar story before with my Dad!
They did not offer the WBR treatment, so best outcome in my prayers!
I have heard a very similar story before with my Dad!
They did not offer the WBR treatment, so best outcome in my prayers!
- Sun May 28, 2017 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: made 62 and retired
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4798
Re: made 62 and retired
Remember to enjoy!
It's all good! Every day is your day, make it the best you can!
- Wed May 17, 2017 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No Fault Divorces
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2828
No Fault Divorces
Decluttering the house and we found this in an old note pad of my FIL:
One man to another. We got one of those no fault divorces. She didn't take everything.
I got to keep whatever fell off the truck off the truck in the the driveway!
One man to another. We got one of those no fault divorces. She didn't take everything.
I got to keep whatever fell off the truck off the truck in the the driveway!
- Fri May 12, 2017 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Steam train layout.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7032
Re: Steam train layout.
Cool, very nice, awesome, fascinating, and just about every favorable adjectives I can think of.
Elevated track with curves, very nice!!
Nice green background seems to accent it well!
Elevated track with curves, very nice!!
Nice green background seems to accent it well!
- Tue May 09, 2017 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Been a while but,
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3074
Re: Been a while but,
Great pictures as usual!
Seems like being outdoors is helping in several ways!
Best of luck on the employment!
Seems like being outdoors is helping in several ways!
Best of luck on the employment!
- Mon May 01, 2017 11:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B17 Bombers, Battle Damage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3778
Re: B17 Bombers, Battle Damage
Amazing!
And these planes were able to get the landing gear down and accomplish a wheels down landing!
The skill of these pilots who were often just 20 or so!
And these planes were able to get the landing gear down and accomplish a wheels down landing!
The skill of these pilots who were often just 20 or so!
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home made ice cream
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3734
Re: Home made ice cream
Best memory of making homemade ice cream when I was a child was getting to sit on the bucket while my Dad turned the handle. If I did a good job of sitting still I was rewarded with getting the paddle full of goodness!
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your dog watch TV?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1779
Re: Does your dog watch TV?
Had a rescue shih tzu that would react and watch dogs on the TV screen. To be fair he reacted definitely to dogs barking or howling on the screen more. Then he would get closer to the screen and appear to be watching. Several other dogs we have had would react to dogs barking on the TV, start lookin...
- Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The pitchy pond is open
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3999
Re: The pitchy pond is open
That is just cool!!!
Your ideas and implementation are very good!
Thanks for sharing!
Your ideas and implementation are very good!
Thanks for sharing!
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recurves again
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5757
Re: Recurves again
Interesting all the different "points" individuals have as their personal lock points. Mine is my right thumb 2nd knuckle on the right cheek bone. Puts the string and arrow directly in front of my right eye. Regarding different knocking points, mine is a little loose because I wear glasse...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recurves again
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5757
Re: Recurves again
I agree with both of you. Shoot with both eyes open, pull, touch the corner of my mouth as anchor point, release, maintain form after release! Same as with a shotgun and a fork. Similar to throwing a ball, or casting a fishing lure, instinctive. Some days are better than others, look at my place mat...
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recurves again
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5757
Re: Recurves again
I shoot right handed and am left eye dominate, so shoot instinctive only. Usually near the target even after a layoff, but no way will my grouping be the same as a person using sites. Minute of deer, maximum distance, 25 yds., but prefer 15 yds. or less. After getting in shooting shape, maximum dist...