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by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Where there's a will...
Replies: 10
Views: 2406

jnyork wrote:WHAT!?!?. No inlines??? :o

Yeah, I'm in line to play with it once he's done with it...
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - My take on gun control laws ...
Replies: 37
Views: 5321

Background checks are not infallable but they at least try to filter out the ones who should not be allowed guns After the event you might hammer the loony massacerer who could have been stopped by the background check but that won't bring back the dead victims You're forgetting how easy it is for ...
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts
Replies: 16
Views: 3400

Re: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts

cas wrote:
AmBraCol wrote:PLEASE DON'T REPLY TO SPAMMERS - ESPECIALLY THE PORN PROS. Just copy the URL and private message it to Hobie...
I'm sorry, I won't do it.

If Hobie wants porn, he can go find some links himself!

:wink:
:shock: :) :D :oops: :roll: :wink:
by AmBraCol
Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts
Replies: 16
Views: 3400

Will do Paul----I thought is was a troll like we used to get on Sixgunner.com--------------------Sixgun We may end up with trolls, only time will tell. But the Refuge showed what spammers can do when the door's left open and they are one of the biggest problems we face in keeping this a decent join...
by AmBraCol
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Case Of Porn Spam Posts
Replies: 16
Views: 3400

In Case Of Porn Spam Posts

It happened. We left the gate open and at least one spammer made it in. He got shot down and erased, but the gate's closed now. Admittance by visual confirmation of the code and moderator acceptance of the registration. It looks like I called it just about right when I told y'all it'd stay open for ...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Smokeless .45 Colt loads
Replies: 13
Views: 2850

Re: Smokeless .45 Colt loads

Have loaded a little bit of lead/bp substitute for my USFA Rodeo. Recently bought some Hornady 250 grain XTP bullets to try out. Loaded up one round last night with 8 grains of Unique. Boy it doesn't take up much room, and I'm not sure how well I like that. I see recipes with heavier charges of slo...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those having difficulty with registration here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

BTT
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The time has come
Replies: 23
Views: 3026

20cows wrote:Speaking of hanging pictures, can we get a 94 for a background over here? I always felt like that helped remind us what was important. :)
It's up there, but not sure why it's not up there... We'll get to it soon, I hope.
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those having difficulty with registration here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

BTT
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Paul, Something must be wrong with my AOL server, when I clicked on your link it did nothing. I took your tip, and downloaded Firefox, and I am ready to go as I am able to post a reply now. After reading a different post I do believe I will be letting my anti gun AOL server go, and getting somethin...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Please help, This is the only post that I can make work properly. Always comes back saying "Invalid Session try again" What browser are you using? (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Opera, ???) That means, what program do you use to access this site. What version of Windows d...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Lord, Come Sit With Me"
Replies: 17
Views: 3683

I'm sorry about your niece. In the end, we have no choice but to turn to God. He is indeed The One to Whom we turn. Cynthia passed away this spring as she was riding with her dad and mom to visit a family where they were having Bible studies. A drunk staggered out into the road and my b-in-law swer...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revolver Accuracy - Short & Long Range
Replies: 35
Views: 5959

On a side note, what kind of holster do most of yall use for a 7½ barrel? With or w/o a scope? Johnny Johnny, check out http://www.simplyrugged.com for your holster needs. It depends on if you want a concealment type or something else. Contact rob@simplyrugged.com and he can put you in touch with ...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT humor Kids
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

KIND of on the same TYPE of subject - but with a twist.

Some folks are as (or more) asinine with their pets as with kids.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/share ... roblem.wmv
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those having difficulty with registration here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

Re: New Place

Is this the new site??? I did not have to register, all I did was Log In??? Is that all I have to do??? Tom. Yes, Tom. This is the "New Site" which is really the old "Leverguns Refuge" with a new domain name. We were able to back it up and then install it in its own domain and t...
by AmBraCol
Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Lord, Come Sit With Me"
Replies: 17
Views: 3683

JReed wrote:I gave it a 10.

I'll confess that I did too...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "Lord, Come Sit With Me"
Replies: 17
Views: 3683

OT - "Lord, Come Sit With Me"

My sister wrote a poem that I'd like to share with y'all. Feel free to cast your vote as well. :-)

http://www.poetry.com/voteforme/poemvot ... D=12732346

Many of us can insert various names instead of Cynthia - and the poem will fit like a glove.
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT humor Kids
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

"Reason" with a 2 year old is indeed a swat on the hiney. Only thing that matters to what is essentially a smart wild animal still trying to be domesticated! SNIP I miss my father! Yeah, we had my wife's niece and nephews over for Thanksgiving. The older two STILL remember the two months ...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT humor Kids
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Now all I have to do is start counting. I rarely need to get past "one" before they instantly stop doing whatever it is that they shouldn't be doing. If I get to "three" they know what's coming next! Reminds me of the lil' twerp my Grandma babysat. When he first showed up he wan...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those having difficulty with registration here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

BTT
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revolver Accuracy - Short & Long Range
Replies: 35
Views: 5959

Re: I have a super accurate 32 H&R mag

I sold my Dan Wesson 32 Mag ISHA pistol last year.It shot 1" groups at 100 yards.This year I bought a pair of Dan Wesson 32 mags.One has a stainless muzzle breaked 8 " barrel .It will shoot around an inch all day long at 100 yards.I want to try to shoot it further out.They are consuctive ...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Sticky now uploading to its own subdomain
Replies: 2
Views: 600

One Sticky now uploading to its own subdomain

http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.com now contains what I could salvage of the original One Sticky Hobie created on the old forum. PLEASE take a look and let me know if it's fine as is or if there's a need to update or add to it. The political section is now defunct, most of the links no longer l...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Revolver Accuracy - Short & Long Range
Replies: 35
Views: 5959

I forgot to add, no rest can be used. Must be standing on my hindlegs. Still think I can do it w/a little practice. Anyone else try something like this? Johnny Last year in Raton, NM I saw several guys whangin' away at a rock that was laser ranged at about 585 yards - standin' on their hindlegs and...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm having trouble
Replies: 3
Views: 982

Re: I'm having trouble

k8bor wrote:Getting my avatar to work the right size.

I've got it 95 x 100 pixels in photobucket, but when I copy and paste the link to my avatar line it comes out huge in the emails. Will someone lend me a hand please??
e-mail it to me:
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Testing my new sig line
Replies: 10
Views: 1658

Re: Testing my new sig line

Checking to see if it worked.... Works fine, I'd suggest you trim the pic down a bit. A 100 X 80 pixel or so size won't fill up so much of the screen. Nice set of twins, by the way. :-) I was unsure what size would be optimal - didn't want it avatar sized but also didn't want to hog the screen. Tha...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Testing my new sig line
Replies: 10
Views: 1658

Re: Testing my new sig line

cubrock wrote:Checking to see if it worked....
Works fine, I'd suggest you trim the pic down a bit. A 100 X 80 pixel or so size won't fill up so much of the screen.

Nice set of twins, by the way. :-)
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some help in proofing the One Sticky
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Old Ironsights wrote:The Indiana refrences are no longer required. The Leverguns in Pistol Calibers have been approved.
Thank you, sir. That's down in the political section, right? I'll make a note to not copy it over...

Thanks!
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Energizer bunny
Replies: 8
Views: 1944

Re: Energizer bunny

Old Savage wrote:It's still going. 8)
But it's sitting in the crosshairs and the first stage of the trigger has been taken up...
by AmBraCol
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For those having difficulty with registration here...
Replies: 7
Views: 1159

For those having difficulty with registration here...

The floodgates are open. We took down the requirement for visual and moderator verification. It will stay down for two days (ending December 20 or at the first sign of abuse) more or less. We want for folks to "make it in the door" and so spread the word via e-mail, phone or whatever. This...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

This is a great way to get one's post count up, ain't it? :) :D :lol: Who me? Worry about post count? I just can't imagine anyone thinking that about me! :wink: (Paul, I know you and others get the joke in this! :lol: ) For others, I MAY have, perhaps in a moment of weakness, mentioned something ab...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Re: Set Up Help

Bigahh wrote:Thanks for the help getting set up on the new board Paul!
You're welcome! I'm glad to see you made it. :-)
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8735

cavemike wrote:So how do you access the old forum anyway?

when I hit this link

http://leverguns.sixshootercommunity.com

I come here automatically.

just wondering.

Mike
http://leverguns.sixgunner.com
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some help in proofing the One Sticky
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Could use some help in proofing the One Sticky

I'm working at getting the "One Sticky" transferred to HTML in its own little subdomain. But I've also got a life and a job and a family and... you get the drift. Anyway, I'm working as fast as possible, which means I'm probably goofing up somewhere. If y'all would be so kind as to check t...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Paul - I just reread an earlier post of mine from a different thread, and I can see where it would be interpretted (sp?) as grousing. That was not my intent, and I am sorry. I know what it is like to work full time and have several other things you contribute to - often thankless. I, for one - and ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Anyone who complains about the work you do ought to be smacked upside the head - preferrably with the butt of a levergun! I know we are all addicted to this site (new and old), and get upset when it is down, but that should never be aimed at you or your peers. Please accept my apoligies on behalf o...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Paul - Is there anything all of us can do to make this an easier transition? Quit grousing? :lol: Seriously though, it's pretty much up to time and random electrons. Hobie and I are working on ironing out some details (like we SHOULD have the nifty background levergun image - but it's not there???)...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For folks signing up on this forum - updated
Replies: 44
Views: 15492

Hobie; Just a THANK YOU! for all your hard work and time spent getting this site up and running. mark + 1 to all the moderators and those who helped them. It is greatly appreciated!!! :D And thank you all for being patient as we work this out. With hundreds of members (thousands?) with myriad compu...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Invalid Session
Replies: 2
Views: 567

Re: OT - Invalid Session

How many of you are getting "Invalid Session" messages when you reply to a topic. I have to hid "Submit" 6-8 times before it goes through. Do you have your browser set to allow cookies? If not, you will have trouble. The cookies on this forum ONLY serve to keep your session YOUR...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will we be able to read all the old posts on the old forum?
Replies: 14
Views: 3648

There is just too much great information to allow it to be lost forever! Please give us at least a two weeks "head's up" to try to search and save!!! :shock: Ysabel, we've no control over when the plug gets pulled. I'm working on it as I can around my schedule of regular work. I'm hoping ...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The One Sticky
Replies: 0
Views: 2836

The One Sticky

The One Sticky is being transferred to:

http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.com
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8735

So my question is when we make the move to here are we going to be able to access the topics on the old forum or will all that knowledg be lost in the either? I would hate to see years of info just vanish. I'm working on getting the "One Sticky" transferred to HTML. You can view what we'v...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hobie - Why did our "titles" change?
Replies: 54
Views: 8735

So my question is when we make the move to here are we going to be able to access the topics on the old forum or will all that knowledg be lost in the either? I would hate to see years of info just vanish. I'm still confused!!! Are we staying? or going back to the other? I like this one! Hi Dan, Th...
by AmBraCol
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WND and Charl van Wyck on the church shootings in Colorado
Replies: 5
Views: 1158

So, not to hijack this thread, but it is along the same line. Do you pack when attending church? Every Sunday. Shucks, every day for that matter. And since I'm usually up front I've got a good command of the whole meeting area, including the entrance. Like I've told some of the folks, "If some...
by AmBraCol
Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JimT - Mission To Mozambique - Benefit Auction
Replies: 4
Views: 778

We thank you all for your interest and participation in this fund raiser. $800 was raised towards the Mission to Mozambique. Let me know if anyone else would like to help towards this effort.

Thanks again to all who participated.
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who said it?
Replies: 8
Views: 1752

I thought it might be L'Amour, but I thought sure it was from one of his more traditional westerns. I could be wrong. I've only a half dozen or so of his books at hand down here. I've not read "The Walking Drum" in several years. I'm about 90% sure I'm right, but if someone finds the quot...
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who said it?
Replies: 8
Views: 1752

Ysabel Kid wrote:Looks like you have us all stumped!!! :D

Well, well, well....

Am I the only Louis L'Amour fan 'round here? He wrote it. IIRC it was Kerbouchard (sp?) in "The Walking Drum" who "said" it.
by AmBraCol
Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Church Shooting - at a friend's Church in Arizona ....
Replies: 3
Views: 1138

Re: Church Shooting - at a friend's Church in Arizona ....

Lot of good that restaining order did ... sadly ... too many people put their trust in a peice of paper ... My thoughts exactly. Restraining orders and "Gun Free Zones" do nothing against those who desire to do harm to others. They only "work" with reasonable people, and reasona...
by AmBraCol
Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who said it?
Replies: 8
Views: 1752

Twain? Nyet Twain's got some good quotes, but this is actually from a fictional character. Shucks, SURELY someone recognizes at least the author! I've read all the books he published under his name prior to his death. Last year I was given a book of poetry by the same author. Some good stuff in it ...
by AmBraCol
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H.B. London on the shootings in Colorado...
Replies: 2
Views: 758

H.B. London on the shootings in Colorado...

AN UNEXPLAINABLE TRAGEDY Snow covers the ground here in Colorado Springs. It will probably snow again on Friday. It does look a lot like Christmas. Houses are lighted and our buildings are festive, but to be honest, in our town there is a sadness. Our community and state have been wounded by the sen...
by AmBraCol
Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Something to think about as you shop...
Replies: 8
Views: 1612

A nice couple, unfortunately they were also Christians. Shortly after returning to China they were arrested and last I knew, were still missing. I disagree with you, Buffboy. I'd phrase it "fortunately they were also Christians." I've noticed that Christians tend to have what it takes to ...