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by SteveR
Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems
Replies: 13
Views: 1376

Re: Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems

I don't know how good they are but Harbor Freight sells some for about $300. They have night vision capabilities and you can access from your smart phone. Here's a link. They have a few models. http://www.harborfreight.com/household/security/4-channel-surveillance-dvr-with-4-cameras-and-mobile-moni...
by SteveR
Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems
Replies: 13
Views: 1376

Re: Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems

Do a lot of due diligence before buying. My son has a "smart house" which includes mobile phone and laptop access to all the several camera in and on his house and remote control of the house HVAC thermostat. There are a lot of options available and you should be able to find just what yo...
by SteveR
Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Magazines In One Month
Replies: 19
Views: 3012

Re: 4 Magazines In One Month

Maybe I should be asking for your autograph before it gets to pricey! :D :D

Steve
by SteveR
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems
Replies: 13
Views: 1376

Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems

Does anybody here have a system? Any pro and cons about the different ones out there? I am looking into getting a system. I have an house alarm that I monitor with my cell phone, but that just means something made the alarm go off. I would really like to have something concrete to bring the the auth...
by SteveR
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More cast bullet ballistic gel tests
Replies: 20
Views: 2741

Re: More cast bullet ballistic gel tests

I have a .32NAA, which is a .380 necked down to a .32. It is put out North American Arms (NAA). I have some reloading dies, not much information out on reloading, but Hornady puts out a factory load 60gr at around 1200fps. I like how you used a powder coat on the cast, I would like to try that somed...
by SteveR
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?
Replies: 22
Views: 1419

Re: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?

Time Warner already has them all over. This one is outside my office window. Yep, that's one reason I like TW. It's one of the very few good service TW provides, their TV is horrible and they were just ranked as the worst company in the US. Fiber optic to the house is the best service you can have,...
by SteveR
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?
Replies: 22
Views: 1419

Re: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?

Ok, Steve. Is this a Wi-Fi hotspot,? Yes, Pretty neat how they are put out there, we don't have them hear in NY. I am thinking they are running power on their co-axial, with the fiber overlashed. The power thing would be a no go here, safety regulations, unless the transformer is mounted on the pol...
by SteveR
Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Need help With 'Fridge
Replies: 5
Views: 1133

Re: OT- Need help With 'Fridge

It's keeping thing cold - too cold. Freezing juices in the bottle, freezing the tops of glasses of tea, and frozen jello. It does cycle on and off but obviously too much. The unit is 10 years old, and I do have the temp setting on the least cold setting. I guess this problem is better than the whol...
by SteveR
Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?
Replies: 22
Views: 1419

Re: Anyone hear from Joe lately...?

Old Savage wrote:Time Warner already has them all over. This one is outside my office window.
That is a picture of a Fiber Optic splice, unless there is something I'm not seeing?? It doesn't look like a HOTSPOT to me.

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windows 10 FREE????
Replies: 99
Views: 16981

Re: Windows 10 FREE????

You had MEMORY? Not just a electrical loop with mercury in a recycled roof gutter? We had to rewrite the OS in the DG s230 Eclipse just to reach 1K and it took 4 boards! If you predate the Nova in 69 you got me, I wrote device drivers for the fijitzu eagle in DG and Vax land, where about 500mb was ...
by SteveR
Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What does it take for you to buy a new gun?
Replies: 26
Views: 1996

Re: What does it take for you to buy a new gun?

I would agree with you, so show pictures of your new 44/40, as soon as you get it. :)

Steve
by SteveR
Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does some brass taste better than others
Replies: 22
Views: 1765

Re: Does some brass taste better than others

I have one of each maker in Service grade and when the Greek Returns flooded the CMP I went back to Port Clinton Ohio and hand picked three Rack grades for $295 each. Was able to pick out three H&R s with barrels that gauged 0 at both ends. Stocks were kinda rough, but the metal was NEW. Great ...
by SteveR
Sun May 31, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 .25-35+Winchester 1886 .50 EX
Replies: 33
Views: 4120

Re: Winchester 1894 .25-35

Again, thank you very much for your nice comments. I really appreciate it. This one I want to share is a Winchester mod 1886, mfg 1894, caliber .50 EX. Original and exactly as the factory letter says. You have wonderful rifles, guys....I just wish that I could have the quality on my pictures as you...
by SteveR
Sun May 31, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 .25-35+Winchester 1886 .50 EX
Replies: 33
Views: 4120

Re: Winchester 1894 .25-35

I have killed everything from turkeys to Grizzly bear with a 25-35. There is a great article in the latest edition of "Handloader" magazine on the 25-35... Would you give us the story on the grizzly bear in your words. I read the write up Mike wrote on the 25-35. I'm not sure how to ask b...
by SteveR
Sat May 30, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1894 .25-35+Winchester 1886 .50 EX
Replies: 33
Views: 4120

Re: Winchester 1894 .25-35

[quote="Shrapnel"]I have killed everything from turkeys to Grizzly bear with a 25-35. There is a great article in the latest edition of "Handloader" magazine on the 25-35... Would you give us the story on the grizzly bear in your words. I read the write up Mike wrote on the 25-35...
by SteveR
Wed May 20, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-shirt Sign Up!
Replies: 71
Views: 8779

Re: T-shirt Sign Up!

Shirts will be light gray, 5.4oz 100% cotton, and available in sizes from S-5XL. Centered on the chest will be our "Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com" logo with the lever coming out under the web address. Cost: If we hit 50 shirts the cost each will be $6.25 each for sizes S-XL. Larger sizes are...
by SteveR
Sun May 10, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
Replies: 69
Views: 6405

Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O

So who is blocking who? I don't block anybody, but it might be fun to see.

Steve
by SteveR
Sun May 10, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
Replies: 69
Views: 6405

Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O

plowboy 45 wrote:I generally don't get in on these kind of discussions, but all myself and Mrs PLOWBOY can do is
:lol: :lol: :lol:

And by the way, its got, WAY OFF TOPIC
:lol: :lol: :lol:
If I am not blocked, then this is why we have the best forum on the internet. :shock: :D

Steve
by SteveR
Sun May 10, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any of you guys rockhounds?
Replies: 5
Views: 1122

Re: Any of you guys rockhounds?

I would be very interested in some of the green argalite and some agate. Please let me know where to send you money, in a pm. I will never get to Alaska and would really love to chance to get some nice pieces for my collection.

Thanks,
Steve
by SteveR
Thu May 07, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas cop pretty handy with a pistol!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2782

Re: Texas cop pretty handy with a pistol!!!!

Grizz wrote:I've shot a lot of deer in the head with a handgun. I don't think terrorist heads are any different, or harder to hit, but I doubt they taste as good as venison.
Doubt they taste as good as pork, either.

Steve
by SteveR
Thu May 07, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, OK?
Replies: 69
Views: 6405

Re: Why suffer publicly. Use the Friends and Foes feature, O

I had a great sarcastic reply, but know one will see it. :oops: :oops: :lol: :lol:

Steve
by SteveR
Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seen a Hodgdon employee today
Replies: 21
Views: 2681

Re: Seen a Hodgdon employee today

I hope none of the lead gets banned, I must have confused myself again, it aint hard. But,it would still be better if here in the US, we still had a smelter.

Steve
by SteveR
Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seen a Hodgdon employee today
Replies: 21
Views: 2681

Re: Seen a Hodgdon employee today

Mescalero wrote:Mexico has lead smelters.
Are they allowed to import to the US? Last I had hear the EPA and other letter agency's were only allowing China to import. I may be wrong, but that was last I heard.

Steve
by SteveR
Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seen a Hodgdon employee today
Replies: 21
Views: 2681

Re: Seen a Hodgdon employee today

I would worry about the importation of lead next. That will really slow things down even more. There are no more lead smelters in the USA. Only China now has them.

Steve
by SteveR
Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Commentary On Indoor Shooting....
Replies: 9
Views: 685

Re: A Commentary On Indoor Shooting....

Old Ironsights wrote:Underwear?

I wear a KILT, man...

Underwear is for those who can't hold their own up without a Hand... :twisted:

:mrgreen:
Dude, TMI, TMI. It borders on creepy.

Steve
by SteveR
Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Identity Theft Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2258

Re: Identity Theft Question

If somebody steals your Identity, and you find out who it was and kill them, is it suicide? Mark :lol: Sort of like if a illegal immigrant was murdered, does the US justice system have to intercede and bring justice? How does that work, who's interests are for the finding and convicting the murder'...
by SteveR
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Sorry SteveR, I cannot take pleasure, like you, do in the face of such a tragedy. The employees didn't "deserve" such a fire destroying their workplace, regardless of your singular experience with a product. You must really love it when a flood or tornado destroys hundreds of lives - gues...
by SteveR
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!
Replies: 30
Views: 2754

Re: A bang to the head, crushed nuts and crows!

At least you got 3 crows!!!! I really dislike crows.

Steve
by SteveR
Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Hey Steve, I did a little research and SERVEL is not out of the gas refrigerator business. They merged with Dometic. They are now manufactured in Sweden. Need a refrigerator in the middle of nowhere off the grid. The Diamond brand is made in the USA by the Amish. WHO KNEW? That is interesting about...
by SteveR
Sat Apr 04, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Maybe it is karma, but the GE plant in Kentucky burned today. It was an appliance plant to boot! Pierre You don't know how warm and fuzzy that makes me inside!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Steve - ? Revelling in 400 Americans out of work? :oops: :oops: What was that quote about no single raindrop ta...
by SteveR
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Day at the Range with 35 Remington
Replies: 11
Views: 2412

Re: A Day at the Range with 35 Remington

TR, You and I are not too far apart. I'm just east of you by about 40 miles. Where do you shoot? I shoot at the Atglen Gunclub, probably just a few miles from you. I'll be up there all day Monday. Anyway, on to your 35. Like Steve says, you need to play with the cast bullets. Shoot all day for penn...
by SteveR
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

My Dad liked the Oxiclean, but didn't like the high price so he did a little digging. Turns out the active ingredient is BORAX! Good old 20 Mule Team is pretty cheap. My wife uses it in the washer and once in a while in the dishwasher, also cleaned out the stainless coffee pot when nothing else wou...
by SteveR
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

pdentrem wrote:Maybe it is karma, but the GE plant in Kentucky burned today. It was an appliance plant to boot!
Pierre
You don't know how warm and fuzzy that makes me inside!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Day at the Range with 35 Remington
Replies: 11
Views: 2412

Re: A Day at the Range with 35 Remington

Do you have any cast loads?

Steve
by SteveR
Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

I've got Bosch dishwashers ... rock solid. Though you do have to clean the filter now and again. Especially if you rely on your kids to load them. Kids seem to not understand the concept of pre-rinsing to get the bulk of the food or grease off. All of my Thermadore appliances are junk ... range, ho...
by SteveR
Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Steve, That sucks...........anybody over the age of 50 remembers well when stuff was built to last. The OLD Maytags are great. Our dishwasher is every bit of 20 years old and up to now.....no issues. The VERY BEST dishwasher was the one I bought in 1972 and at 59 years old, that baby works GREAT......
by SteveR
Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

just a note about appliance's service life today compared to years ago. My son has my great grand mother's first fridge up in his hunting cabin. It still works!!!!! it is a 1932-1935 Servel gas n/lp that replaced the old ice box that my sister still has. I guess the ice box would work if she could ...
by SteveR
Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Glad You got it fixed Steve, very frustrating. I can offer this. we have a well (hard water) and I am the Guy that cleans out the strainer basket thing in the dishwasher. it was always pretty nasty and required a lot of scrubbing to get the whole thing clean. last year the Wife brought home some Ox...
by SteveR
Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?
Replies: 15
Views: 1878

Re: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?

Steve, with the keyboard on it is a laptop. If you want to use it as a tablet the keyboard pops off. The one we have in the office has 4 GB of memory, a 128GB "hard drive" and an Intel i5 processor. Microsoft advertises it as an tablet that can function as a laptop. I see it more as a lap...
by SteveR
Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

OK, got it fixed. Wasn't too bad, it was a different shape than the original, but works fine. The worse part was after I got water line and a rubber hose, I think its for telling the unit if it has pressure, then the power hooked up. Then I try the mounting screws, of course they don't fit the new p...
by SteveR
Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

DPris wrote:Might try Philco. :)
The Philco fridge in my grandparents' home was still running after a solid 50 years of service when it was replaced by a new model.
Denis
Wow, it's a shame things are not built like that anymore.

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new to me
Replies: 18
Views: 2894

Re: new to me

Looks like it is getting a bit personal!! :shock: :?

Steve
by SteveR
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Anybody have a good appliance maker that they would like to recommend? I know within a few years I will be replacing the dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator. Well here I am stuck waiting for overnight-guaranteed-next-day delivery, for the part I hope will fix it. I really hate how these things cost ...
by SteveR
Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?
Replies: 15
Views: 1878

Re: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?

What OS would you be using in the tablet? . The Surface Pro uses Windows 8.1. It is laptop/tablet. Ummmm, a Lablet, Toptab or maybe Laptab! :mrgreen: Then go with a laptop, windows10 will be out soon and a free upgrade. Makes little sense in going the tablet route with a OS that is designed for muc...
by SteveR
Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

Looks like the water inlet valve. What garbage GE makes. The parts are just cheap enough that you will get replacements instead of a new one. Looks like they want repair bills as much as not lasting worth a pelosi.

Steve
by SteveR
Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

Re: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

The refrigerator is what really upset me off, they say 17-20 years is the life expectancy of that appliance, it works fine as long as the "control board" is good.

There must be something I am missing, I can get it to work by priming it, but I need to find what makes it prime.

Steve
by SteveR
Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?
Replies: 15
Views: 1878

Re: Does anyone here use a Surface Pro tablet?

What OS would you be using in the tablet? Android is about the worst OS, I have ever used. Even though you don't like the I products, they have the best OS for a tablet. I would get a new laptop, I like Lenovo myself. You can get a really fast and thin, (when closed only about and inch), and still h...
by SteveR
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems
Replies: 38
Views: 2238

GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Problems

First off I would like to warn everybody about GE appliances, JUNK!!! Don't waste your money on them, and GE will not honor warrentees or recalls on their appliances. I bought all new, everything from GE about 9 years ago, first went the washing machine and drier, then the refrigerator, now the micr...
by SteveR
Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Could Have Been Shooting Gophers
Replies: 15
Views: 2068

Re: I Could Have Been Shooting Gophers

Looks like a waste of a good day for shooting woodchucks or gophers. Hopefully in a month if the weather cooperates, I will be out shooting some woodchucks.

Steve
by SteveR
Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody Collect Paper Shotgun Shell?
Replies: 11
Views: 1553

Re: Anybody Collect Paper Shotgun Shell?

I collect them. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/mountaincreekphotos/Guns%20And%20Hunting/Vintage%2012%20Gauge%20Shotshells%2003.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/mountaincreekphotos/Guns%20And%20Hunting/Western%20Super-x%20.12s%205.jpg I have a few of each of those types you picture...