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by jeepnik
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synthetic Stocked Leverguns?
Replies: 12
Views: 1137

Re: Synthetic Stocked Leverguns?

Figured either that or died. Then again, maybe his wife found out about his hobby.
by jeepnik
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Boeing 40C; Oldest Air Worthy Boeing Airliner
Replies: 23
Views: 1883

Re: OT - Boeing 40C; Oldest Air Worthy Boeing Airliner

4000 AGL and the engine coughs. Not too bad, you probably had a pretty good glide ratio in that thing. What really sucks is less tha 100 AGL and the single turbine engine on the helo quits. No time for true autorotation, the pilot just pretty much flared it and tried to stuff the skids into the air ...
by jeepnik
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-had one of those Barney Fife moments today..
Replies: 17
Views: 1617

Re: OT-had one of those Barney Fife moments today..

Do you know that if you neighbor's dog keep peeing on your roses, you can run some copper wire through the bushes, and set a metal mesh grid on the ground. Hook them up to the hot and neutral on a 110 circuit. Teh dog will "NEVER" come in your yard again. Frozen paintball pellets work well...
by jeepnik
Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron
Replies: 20
Views: 2529

Re: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron

For all fans of the Western Classic "Gunfighter Ballads" I suggest you get a copy of ....... "More Gunfighter Ballads"! This has the song "San Angelo" -- like "El Paso" but the girl expires. They killed his girl, so he...'Shot him six times just as fast as th...
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synthetic Stocked Leverguns?
Replies: 12
Views: 1137

Re: Synthetic Stocked Leverguns?

If a synthetic stock isn't feasable, truck bedliner is tuff as nails. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/Win94/DSCF2566.jpg I like that look more and more each time I see it. But I've actually got fairly decent wood on my GS. I've been looking for a take off set to play with. Almost had one onc...
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Boeing 40C; Oldest Air Worthy Boeing Airliner
Replies: 23
Views: 1883

Re: OT - Boeing 40C; Oldest Air Worthy Boeing Airliner

It's wonderful to see that older planes are restored. While many end up in museums, those that fly seem to touch the soul. The oldest plane, to date that I have flown in is either (I don't know which was built first), a JU-52 or a PBY Catalina, both owned by the Spanish Air Force. But I'd love to go...
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What model lever feels the best in your hands?
Replies: 64
Views: 5915

Re: What model lever feels the best in your hands?

I prefer the Marlins over Winnies. They seem to have a more solid feel. That, and I don't remember Winchester making any in stainless.
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron
Replies: 20
Views: 2529

Re: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron

piller wrote:My favorite has always been "The cowboy in the Continental Suit". I like his non-western music, too.
Heck, he started in Rocka Billy. Kinda like "White Sportcoat" myself.
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron
Replies: 20
Views: 2529

Re: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron

Mentioning of the show done to Big Iron reminds me. Marty also sang a song called San Angelo. They did a movie based on the song, starring Marty as the doomed lover.
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron
Replies: 20
Views: 2529

Re: MUSIC - Marty Robbins - Big Iron

One of my favorite lyrical trilogies is El Paso, Felina & Return to El Paso. The last sorta explains a bit about Marty.
by jeepnik
Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not OT - Maxwell House Coffee
Replies: 26
Views: 2722

Re: Not OT - Maxwell House Coffee

Heck Navy coffee, some cream and sugar and your ready to go. Grew up on that stuff.
by jeepnik
Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GILLE SUIT
Replies: 17
Views: 1900

Re: GILLE SUIT

I wear "urban" camo. That way they can't see me coming. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rifleman Series
Replies: 22
Views: 2759

Re: The Rifleman Series

You know, I always wondered whether one could actually hit anything shooting like that? What with the butt stock against the thigh it seems the gun would wobble around quite a bit with every step.
by jeepnik
Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - One way to catch a wave
Replies: 12
Views: 936

Re: OT - One way to catch a wave

Dewight wrote:Seems like a good way to prep a river crossing.
Never did understand why anyone would want to cross a river on the surface. Why not just chopper across, and setdown somewhere on the otherside, behind the guys watching the crossing? :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)
Replies: 12
Views: 1422

Re: HUMOR - Airspace Violation (Marines humor)

Gotta a couple of kids that did their time in the Corps. Strange, the older boy fell in love with the Army when a couple of Apaches took out some badguys that were above them an had his platoon pinned. Seems there wasn't too much left on top that "little" hill in Afghanistan after the Army...
by jeepnik
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tutt on Snow Mountain
Replies: 33
Views: 2354

Re: Tutt on Snow Mountain

So Tutt, where do you hail from. I've spent a bit of time up around Paradise. Was supposed to hunt up that way this year, but logistics didn't work out. Next year for sure.
by jeepnik
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not OT - Maxwell House Coffee
Replies: 26
Views: 2722

Re: Not OT - Maxwell House Coffee

The wife got me a Keurig maker last year. Single cup maker, uses little plastic premeasured cups that look like giant size creamer cups you see in resturants. There must be danred near 100 different coffees and teas available. It's fast too, heats from stone cold to brew in about 3 minutes, and rehe...
by jeepnik
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krylon and rifles Part 2
Replies: 26
Views: 2599

Re: Krylon and rifles Part 2

JReed wrote:[

What the heck is a 1st Mar Div grunt doing in Indiana?
Dont you mean 3rd MAW wingnut. I am on recruiting duty.[/quote]

Oh, and here I thought you were a "real" marine. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite cartidgeS
Replies: 31
Views: 3444

Re: Favorite cartidgeS

I'll keep it simple, favorites
.22lr
.45 acp
.45 Colt
30-06
45/70
12 ga.

Others I find useful
.380
25-06
.308
20 ga.
by jeepnik
Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Pink Accessories for Ysabel Kid's Daughter
Replies: 21
Views: 2107

Re: OT: Pink Accessories for Ysabel Kid's Daughter

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Now we are "accessorizing". :P
by jeepnik
Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Western movies - did you know?
Replies: 22
Views: 2056

Re: OT - Western movies - did you know?

I'm sorry, but after watching Bandelero, I'm pretty sure my mind would be on other things than character names in Lonesome Dove. Had some of the best "scenery" of any western.
by jeepnik
Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT for JReed and the other Marines here
Replies: 16
Views: 1143

Re: OT for JReed and the other Marines here

JReed wrote:
BlaineG wrote:If it weren't for the Marines, who could the Sailors dance with? :lol:
Hey now I got some Navy jokes but they aren't for polite company. :wink: :lol:
That's ok, Tubby was a soldier. Well, he played instruments for soldiers. :P
by jeepnik
Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horrific Accident in Germany...
Replies: 16
Views: 1783

Re: Horrific Accident in Germany...

Well, the price just went up. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krylon and rifles Part 2
Replies: 26
Views: 2599

Re: Krylon and rifles Part 2

I vote we just our guns to Jeremy for painting. He's pretty darned good at it. You can send me all the guns you want it may take me a couple years to get them back to you. I do need time to field test the patern I put on your gun to ensure that the critters dont see it. :wink: :lol: What the heck i...
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Camo Gun Wrap (temporary & reusable)
Replies: 17
Views: 4071

Re: OT: Camo Gun Wrap (temporary & reusable)

Jeremy, Fallujah 2006, hmm. First trip? My youngest was there when this thing started, and got to go back and clear it out the second time, as well. Hope you can understand why I tease you about the camo. Gave the boy all kinds of grief about his pretty camo clothes.
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Krylon and rifles Part 2
Replies: 26
Views: 2599

Re: Krylon and rifles Part 2

I vote we just our guns to Jeremy for painting. He's pretty darned good at it.
by jeepnik
Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Camo Gun Wrap (temporary & reusable)
Replies: 17
Views: 4071

Re: OT: Camo Gun Wrap (temporary & reusable)

Digital camo. And here I thought good ole analog tiger strip looked cool. These youngsters and all their new fangled, high teck toys. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new guy
Replies: 26
Views: 2626

Re: new guy

Welcome to the campfire. Handles familiar. Do you post on the Ruger forum?
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR- Blonde Spoonerisims...
Replies: 11
Views: 1263

Re: HUMOR- Blonde Spoonerisims...

In defense of blondes, my younger sister with phd is blonde, She would simply have stuck a bug bomb in the car and waited a few hours, then removed the offending critter. Of course, that's assuming she would have stopped in the first place. Crows gotta eat too.
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Snow and blow
Replies: 25
Views: 2868

Re: Snow and blow

Fellas, you sound like you can use some cheering up. So here's another view of winter.

Image
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 475 Turnbull vs. 45-70 quote
Replies: 26
Views: 8401

Re: 475 Turnbull vs. 45-70 quote

Back in my youth, the line about cubic inches rang true. Today, I see what these kids are doing with their little rice burners, and have to admit, they turn in faster times than we ever could. Still, the sound of 400+ cubes through wide open dual exhaust is something today's kids will never experien...
by jeepnik
Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you ever....
Replies: 54
Views: 4767

Re: Do you ever....

Well, not quite the way you describe, but right now there is a Blackhawk on the desk next to me. I switch off house guns so I can justify to myself owning them. :mrgreen: Today it's the Blackhawk. I usually keep a loaded long gun in the safe, right now it happens to be an 1895 GS. But last week, it ...
by jeepnik
Sat Dec 27, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System
Replies: 24
Views: 2984

Re: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System

YK. While you may think you have "two" rooms. You wife is just waiting for an excuse to move out into the garage. Once upon a time, I had an entire bedroom dedicated to my HO trains. Sadly, I'm now down to just a small layout in the garage. There sneaky, they'll have a really good excuse, ...
by jeepnik
Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Wolfe Publishing
Replies: 15
Views: 1823

Re: OT: Wolfe Publishing

I like paper. I haven't found a "laptop" table that works in the throne room. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6583

Re: So hows your weather?

Point Fermin Lighthouse. San Pedro, Ca. I enjoy photographing lighthouses. This one is not only one of my favorites, it's probably the most accessable. It's open for interor tours.
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System
Replies: 24
Views: 2984

Re: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System

FWiedner wrote:Any man who cares what a woman thinks is wasting valuable time.

:wink:
Must be single :lol:
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Waist Packs
Replies: 14
Views: 1037

Re: OT - Waist Packs

by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So What Are Your Christmas Eve Traditions?
Replies: 20
Views: 1818

Re: So What Are Your Christmas Eve Traditions?

Usually, a midnight mass, followed by a bit of cheer, then sleep. Used to get up pretty early when the boys were little. Now there gone, so my wife and I sleep in a bit. Then it's time to cook. This year the get together is at my sisters. Just her, her husband and the wife and I. But Sunday, most of...
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6583

Re: So hows your weather?

Fella's seems like you all need another little boost. This one is quite G rated. It was taken in January of '07. Sorta shows just how nice winter can be. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/POINTFERMINLIGHTHOUSESOUTHSIDE.jpg To heck with a white Christmas. I'll take a green one any day.
by jeepnik
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Replies: 15
Views: 1547

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Merry Christmas Joe. And as to the kitties, they are the easiest to please on the holidays. A little food, some water, a nice soft place to sleep, and an occassional tummy rub, and their quite happy.
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Redneck Santa
Replies: 14
Views: 1510

Re: OT - Redneck Santa

Hey, what ever happened to that game that was around a few years ago. Santa's sleigh moving through the sky, and youu shot the reindeer?
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - the French President
Replies: 9
Views: 880

Re: HUMOR - the French President

I think I'll take a bit of a different tack here. It isn't the individual French soldier that is the problem. It's their government. I met a few long ago that were pretty good fellows. They have the same problem with their government, that my generation had with ours. A bunch of gutless cowards who ...
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What are HOUSE CATS good for? Read this and see...
Replies: 20
Views: 2159

Re: OT: What are HOUSE CATS good for? Read this and see...

This ones getting old, so she stays inside most of the time. But in her prime, she backed down from nothing. We have a very foolish male that's twice her size. Keeps thinking he can push her around. He'll learn sooner or later. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/Jeepnik/M%20O%20Pictures/P3040037...
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Redneck Santa
Replies: 14
Views: 1510

Re: OT - Redneck Santa

Them members of peta just had a collective stroke. Ain't that just wonderful.
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System
Replies: 24
Views: 2984

Re: HUMOR - The Female Demerit System

Never been positive in 37 years. Oh, and Blaine, you never need to get them a wrist watch because they're going to be late anyway, so it's a waste of money. Being late somewhere = -100 Telling her you're going to be late if you don't leave now = -1000 Arriving late and telling her you would have bee...
by jeepnik
Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wife and I shooting in the snow
Replies: 15
Views: 2037

Re: Wife and I shooting in the snow

Yess, and she's a southpaw. One of the twenty or so percent that are in our right minds. :mrgreen:
by jeepnik
Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So hows your weather?
Replies: 85
Views: 6583

Re: So hows your weather?

Well, it was a bit rainy today, so I knocked off early. Too many speeders on the freeways when it rains. Besides, the rain might dampen my doo.
by jeepnik
Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When you were a kid..........
Replies: 62
Views: 5270

Re: When you were a kid..........

Nope, got that for a birthday. Got a shotgun the next Christmas. A little Mossberg. Still have both.
by jeepnik
Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What are HOUSE CATS good for? Read this and see...
Replies: 20
Views: 2159

Re: OT: What are HOUSE CATS good for? Read this and see...

Yep, canines got teeth, but cats got teeth and claws. Four sets and they know how to use all four, I've got the scars to prove it.
by jeepnik
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Faith in tragedy -- F/A-18 crash claims four lives
Replies: 10
Views: 1733

Re: OT - Faith in tragedy -- F/A-18 crash claims four lives

Looks like a spammer snuck in. But back to the thread. I worked as a crash/rescue guy for a few years. Never met a pilot who would have ejected before making sure his aircraft would do no damage to those on the ground if he could possibly help it. Let's face it. Stuff happens. The one person feeling...