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by kimwcook
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woodcock Rifle Range Egg Shoot Dates Posted!
Replies: 8
Views: 1002

Re: Woodcock Rifle Range Egg Shoot Dates Posted!

I went to Roy's site the first time I saw the post, but couldn't find the information at that time. Sounds like a hoot.
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey Bill in Oregon
Replies: 21
Views: 2329

Re: Hey Bill in Oregon

Brother Pitchy, you made my day. I had to show the wife and she asked me who I'm hanging out with. :D Don't ever lose that sense of humor.
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Watching Doomsday Preppers
Replies: 39
Views: 3942

Re: Watching Doomsday Preppers

+1 0n Canuck Bob. Extremist Nut jobs are the staple of reality tv and talk radio. I agree. I also agree with a lot of what's been said. Being prepared is never a bad thing, but being obsessed is, well, obsessed. But, you can find that in anything. People who don't prepare enough and those that obse...
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 at the range
Replies: 16
Views: 2647

Re: Winchester 94 at the range

Carlsen, great to hear about your new to you '94. Sounds like a keeper. Keep us informed of your hunts. Sounds like a great time.
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sorry I haven't been around much lately
Replies: 19
Views: 1497

Re: Sorry I haven't been around much lately

You'll pull through and, as stated, you've got to make hay when the sun shines. I've had some years that I didn't think I was going to make it another 30 days, but I always seem to.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my best friend today..
Replies: 50
Views: 5132

Re: Lost my best friend today..

Condolences.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GOD HELP ME!!!!! (upcoming auction)
Replies: 24
Views: 2306

Re: GOD HELP ME!!!!! (upcoming auction)

A fine showing of master guncraft and the Scagel's are unbelievable. I probably couldn't even come up with the door charge.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing (Now with Pics)
Replies: 20
Views: 2045

Re: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing

I read rodeo and got excited and missed it was for your birthday. Sorry bout that. Happy Birthday, Rube! Now go get on a bull!! :D
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brrrrrrrr!
Replies: 38
Views: 3484

Re: Brrrrrrrr!

It's been fairly warm here this winter. It was 40F here this morning and sprinkling rain. You'd think being in the Pacific Northwest it'd be freezing. Should be.

Good to see you posting, Jim.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday sgtgrinche
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Re: Happy Birthday sgtgrinche

Happy Birthday! Hope you're able to enjoy your day.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing (Now with Pics)
Replies: 20
Views: 2045

Re: In Jackson watching cowboys do their thing

Nothing like spending time at a rodeo.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major gun sale is now on in Classifieds More posts coming
Replies: 16
Views: 3031

Re: Major gun sale is now on in Classifieds More posts coming

Knowing you there's something else in the works.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA - Pic hvy- New Grips
Replies: 50
Views: 5120

Re: Colt SAA - Pic hvy

The grips look like buckeye burl. Not traditional, but I kind of like the looks.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Woodcock Rifle Range Egg Shoot Dates Posted!
Replies: 8
Views: 1002

Re: Woodcock Rifle Range Egg Shoot Dates Posted!

Here goes my ignorance again, but, what's an egg shoot and the rules?
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most amazing B-17 ever
Replies: 27
Views: 3179

Re: Most amazing B-17 ever

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary people.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Major gun sale is now on in Classifieds More posts coming
Replies: 16
Views: 3031

Re: Major gun sale is now on in Classifieds More posts coming

It always seems when I'm in the middle of things stuff like this comes up. Nice stuff. But, then Mike, you always have nice stuff.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whimpy 500 S&W leverguns
Replies: 13
Views: 1360

Re: Whimpy 500 S&W leverguns

Rusty wrote:And what are you gonna shoot with it?
I'm not even getting close to busting a cap on that thing. It or the, what is it, the 505 Gibbs or T rex. Something like that. Looks like a torn retinal to me and no fun at all.
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modern parenting
Replies: 20
Views: 2318

Re: Modern parenting

I can understand the rage, but I don't agree with the punishment. Parents need to parent. I see it everyday where parents allow their children to surf the web without any supervision. They use it as a babysitting tool and then wonder why their child does or posts something inappropriate on the web. ...
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How a cowboy makes a Lariat
Replies: 21
Views: 2839

Re: How a cowboy makes a Lariat

That's a neat vid. I only wish I could braid and do the things the ole Buckaroos used to and still do. I grew up with horse hair pads, cinches and other odds and ends. Never could warm up to the the feel of it. That's why I don't use horsehair mecates. I know the why one uses a horse hair mecate, bu...
by kimwcook
Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT To my landlocked bretheren, just twisting the knife
Replies: 21
Views: 3130

Re: OT To my landlocked bretheren, just twisting the knife

BlaineG wrote:You teasing rascal, you... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
I'll say.
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA - Pic hvy- New Grips
Replies: 50
Views: 5120

Re: Colt SAA - Pic hvy

You can gut it down to the frame and bbl. without any timing issues. If you do have issues after a good cleaning/lube job than it was gunk taking up the space and should be addressed anyway.
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whimpy 500 S&W leverguns
Replies: 13
Views: 1360

Whimpy 500 S&W leverguns

Unbelieveable. My brother sent this to me and I just had to share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohy9gWz7kk
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: more flight dreams
Replies: 21
Views: 1779

Re: more flight dreams

Pitchy wrote:i`d love to do that but i`m skerd
And, it's probably the only thing that'll keep you from killing yourself. :D
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colt SAA - Pic hvy- New Grips
Replies: 50
Views: 5120

Re: Colt SAA - Pic hvy

Looks great! You could buy repro grips and antique'em yourself to match the overall finish. You might find the loading gate screw isn't turned in far enough when you take the trigger guard off. Hoping that's your problem. Other than that I can't imagine what would cause it to bow like that other tha...
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6
Replies: 25
Views: 2920

Re: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6

I generally don't have a blade shorter than seven inches on my belt.
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Custom engraved S&W 442 pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

Re: Custom engraved S&W 442 pics

That's really cool, Joe. It definitely would rank right up there with my most prized possessions.
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bi-focals
Replies: 54
Views: 6143

Re: Bi-focals

Getting old isn't for sissies. I had perfect vision until I turned 50 and then it went kaput. My first glasses were progressive bifocals. It took me awhile to get used to them, but I did. Then my next set I went with the standard lined bifocals. I thought I'd like the lined ones better, but find I r...
by kimwcook
Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6
Replies: 25
Views: 2920

Re: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6

One of the many reasons I carry a rather large size knife on me when traveling the woods.
by kimwcook
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two Babies, 24 hrs apart!
Replies: 20
Views: 1662

Re: Two Babies, 24 hrs apart!

Congratulations!
by kimwcook
Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6
Replies: 25
Views: 2920

Re: Big Bend mountain lion attacks boy, 6

He's lucky to get a second chance. A full grown mountain lion up against a six year old would be no contest.
by kimwcook
Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New, to me, 94 on the way
Replies: 13
Views: 933

Re: New, to me, 94 on the way

Can't wait to see your new piece.
by kimwcook
Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday B.S.A.
Replies: 6
Views: 633

Re: Happy Birthday B.S.A.

Happy Birthday.
by kimwcook
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got something in the mail today
Replies: 29
Views: 1976

Re: Got something in the mail today

Cool.
by kimwcook
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)
Replies: 30
Views: 2931

Re: Took my daughter to the range on Saturday (photo)

Good on you, Kirk. You're going to have your hands full.
by kimwcook
Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: prayers for my mom
Replies: 37
Views: 2901

Re: prayers for my mom

Prayers and a quick recovery for your mother.
by kimwcook
Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Light small 44 special wanted
Replies: 45
Views: 9818

Re: Light small 44 special wanted

I have no experience with the Charter Arms, but I do with the FA's and my first vote is for the FA. I know they're expensive, but you get what you pay for. A short barrel 97 in 44 Spl would be a perfect packing pistol. I understand it's only single action and may not fit your bill for a woods gun. I...
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Argh!!! I'm going crazy!
Replies: 14
Views: 1039

Re: Argh!!! I'm going crazy!

I hear and feel your pain, brother. I've been living like that for the last six years. I've got everything packed tighter than a fencepost in storage. We've even bought doubles of things I know we have because we can't get to the ones we already own. We're in the process of purchasing another place ...
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Porcupine picture
Replies: 24
Views: 2128

Re: Porcupine picture

I've had to pull quills out of both of my horses muzzles. They obviously were educated at the same time because I went out one morning to feed'em and there they were looking like Grandpa Moses with white beards. They didn't appreciate me pulling the quills, but it had to be done. My relatives always...
by kimwcook
Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It Should be Illigal!!!! Cowboy Action Shooting
Replies: 28
Views: 3777

Re: It Should be Illigal!!!! Cowboy Action Shooting

My SASS number is 29 thousand something. I don't remember my number without looking. I went to a number of shoots years ago, but I have to drive 60 miles to get to the closest shoot. Time ended up being a factor and I haven't been to one for years. They're a hoot and Adirondakjack is right about the...
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Get the lead out...........
Replies: 14
Views: 1085

Re: Get the lead out...........

And for smoking meth. Might get a funny look from the clerk at checkout. :D
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1st Date
Replies: 20
Views: 1712

Re: 1st Date

Most excellent.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Assured Safe Distance....Saved a life today.
Replies: 21
Views: 2166

Re: Assured Safe Distance....Saved a life today.

I always try and keep plenty of distance between me and the traffic in front of me. Sometimes, like driving around Seattle/Portland area, it's almost an impossibility. If you keep that distance someone else is going to scoot in and take it anyway. One of the many reasons I won't live on the westside...
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)
Replies: 31
Views: 4281

Re: Time For A Treat (Be Sure to Be Sitting Down)

Wow, is right. 30G's. I can only dream my family had something like that in the closet. Unfortunately, I know they don't. I don't either.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good hunt!
Replies: 26
Views: 1882

Re: A good hunt!

Good job, Nath. You do that Remington well. I love mine.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joesy Wales
Replies: 67
Views: 9885

Re: Joesy Wales

Great movie.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am back amongst the working masses!
Replies: 36
Views: 3631

Re: I am back amongst the working masses!

Excellent news! Good for you.
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: info needed on Red Dot sights
Replies: 6
Views: 521

Re: info needed on Red Dot sights

When I went looking for a red dot to put on my AR I use for work I looked at all of them made at the time. Which was a number of years ago. Aimpoint kept coming up on top. And, considering the military was using it with good results I decided to go with the Aimpoint. I'm very happy with it and would...
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Winter project is done, but I won't be able to shoot it
Replies: 31
Views: 3600

Re: My Winter project is done, but I won't be able to shoot it

The rifle is beautiful but the news about your injury is terrible. Prayers said. +1 I've had five shoulder surgeries over the years and I'm doing pretty good now. Have good range of motion, but for a couple areas. I can live with that. Just vet your surgeon. I had a nationally renounced surgeon do ...
by kimwcook
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fallen Marine's Last Letter.
Replies: 21
Views: 2362

Re: Fallen Marine's Last Letter.

BlaineG wrote:God's Speed, Leatherneck....
Amen