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by don Tomás
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Man Hospitalized Drilling Live Round
Replies: 21
Views: 1701

Re: OT - Man Hospitalized Drilling Live Round

...... Now ta git out da primer. Yup, a hammer and nail for a punch. The result was interesting! No, I didnt get hurt. My ears rang though. Similar situation, I just placed the muzzle of my BB gun against the primer and pulled the trigger to see what would happen. No injuries other than having to c...
by don Tomás
Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot-here's your morning test, hint, it's harder than it looks
Replies: 9
Views: 856

Re: ot-here's your morning test, hint, it's harder than it looks

Took me twice to get 100% but what a struggle with that right/left brain thing...
Tom
by don Tomás
Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Anybody need a 2 Bore for Africa?
Replies: 11
Views: 728

Re: OT: Anybody need a 2 Bore for Africa?

Wow, I think I detached one of my retinas just watching the video! That was great, thanks for the post...
Tom

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by don Tomás
Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Definition Of Acceleration
Replies: 21
Views: 2554

OT - The Definition Of Acceleration

Of course, look up the definition of "un-acceleration" and you'll find a picture of my 1985 Bronco II beater... :) Tom Definition of Acceleration (link) One top fuel dragster 500 cubic inch Hemi engine makes more horsepower than the first 4 rows of stock cars at the Daytona 500. Under full...
by don Tomás
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Man Hospitalized Drilling Live Round
Replies: 21
Views: 1701

OT - Man Hospitalized Drilling Live Round

Guess he was lucky he wasn't trying to make a pendant out of a .557 Nito Express Cartridge. As Bugs would say, wot a maroon... Tom Man Hospitalized After Drilling through Live Round to Make Keychain Charm (link) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A 57-year-old man was treated for a serious hand wound Tuesd...
by don Tomás
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - For you Roy Rogers Fans
Replies: 13
Views: 830

Re: OT - For you Roy Rogers Fans

That was great, thanks! Never saw the commercial in color as all we had at the time (~1961?) was a an old B&W set. I do remember wanting one, though. Man I feel old... :(
Tom
by don Tomás
Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Duct tape is THE thing for car repair...
Replies: 27
Views: 2031

Re: Duct tape is THE thing for car repair...

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That's great, Griff, you can't even tell... :lol:
by don Tomás
Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Duct tape is THE thing for car repair...
Replies: 27
Views: 2031

Re: Duct tape is THE thing for car repair...

Makes a great baby sitter too...

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No, it isn't mine. :wink:
by don Tomás
Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: My Ruger.22 New Vaquero SA Revolver-UPDATED/Range Report
Replies: 17
Views: 1631

Re: OT: My Ruger .22 New Vaquero SA Revolver

Very cool, less than $50. Thanks for the heads-up...

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by don Tomás
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Homeowner shoots bear w/ shotgun (birdshot & Rubber)
Replies: 22
Views: 1240

OT - Homeowner shoots bear w/ shotgun (birdshot & Rubber)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j119/mountainchinito/smileys/angry27.gif Some people are just too stupid to be allowed to live. The following just irritated me more than I can say. I agree that the bear needed to be dispatched, but not like this... Bird shot & rubber bullets??? Did I mention ...
by don Tomás
Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69869

Re: Faces !!

Bill in Oregon wrote:Here's a shot of me and my Brittany, Watson, looking as though we are gentleman hunters. Don't you believe it!
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by don Tomás
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69869

Re: Faces !!

madman4570 wrote:ImageImage

The daughter says in this new photo I look like the guy that plays the crazy seal on the movie "The Abyss"
by don Tomás
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How to Feed a Ruger 10-22?
Replies: 22
Views: 1610

OT - How to Feed a Ruger 10-22?

After wanting one since the 70's, finally purchased a Stainless Ruger 10-22 with the synthetic stock. "On sale" at Big 5 for about $280 buckaroos ( :o ), but I was happy to find one at any price out here in Kalifornia. While the rifle sits in Kalifornia gun jail for the next 10 days, I've ...
by don Tomás
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Faces !!
Replies: 640
Views: 69869

Re: Faces !!

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by don Tomás
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT except maybe for BPCR's - BlackHorn powder...
Replies: 9
Views: 767

Re: OT except maybe for BPCR's - BlackHorn powder...

Man, Ysabel Kid has a memory like an elephant! :lol: Posted this back in September of last year, FWIW: Hey Texican (and anyone else who’s interested) here you go as promised, Got in the BlackHorn 209 (Black Powder Substitute) and just got back from trying it out. After the big fire we just had up he...
by don Tomás
Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I feel like a real jerk
Replies: 17
Views: 2139

Re: I feel like a real jerk

Ysabel Kid wrote:
wm wrote:Let he who is without sin throw the first stone.

Wm
+1

Best intentions. Sometimes things happen that are out of our control.
Alright, Jay, put down the rock and step away... :) :)
by don Tomás
Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor - Answered Prayers
Replies: 6
Views: 647

Humor - Answered Prayers

A buddy sent me the following... Tom ANSWERED PRAYERS The pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. A lady stood and walked to the podium. She said, "I have a Praise. Two months ago, my husband Dan had a terrible bicycle wreck and his scrotum ...
by don Tomás
Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ot haying season
Replies: 23
Views: 1641

Re: ot haying season

Old Savage wrote:used to do that as a kid...
+1 Man, all of a sudden I'm itching all over...
by don Tomás
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a gun accident today - darn!
Replies: 52
Views: 4126

Re: Had a gun accident today - darn!

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by don Tomás
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hide the women and lock the pantry! I'm back!!
Replies: 35
Views: 2977

Re: Hide the women and lock the pantry! I'm back!!

rjohns94 wrote:welcome back Doc, sending prayers for your health issues. Sorry about the divorce. glad your back, you have been missed.
+1
by don Tomás
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Patriot **OT**
Replies: 22
Views: 2671

Re: The Patriot **OT**

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by don Tomás
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - for don Tomas and all you other airplane lovers!
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Re: OT - for don Tomas and all you other airplane lovers!

Thanks for the heads up, Jay. Yes, saw that and have the DRV programmed for Sunday. Like Jeremy, I thought they would need a whole bunch of computers to control the tail-less flying wing design. Just amazing that we're all not speaking German now... :D
by don Tomás
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT generator for when the power goes out
Replies: 41
Views: 4116

Re: OT generator for when the power goes out

Have a 6KW 220/110 VAC generator that lives in the pump house. I hate dipping water for the commodes. The electrical for the submerged pump terminates topside in a 220 VAC clothes dryer type plug. Mounted on the pump house wall are two 220VAC outlets. One is connected to the 220 from PG&E (Pacif...
by don Tomás
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - TV pitchman Billy Mays has died
Replies: 4
Views: 425

OT - TV pitchman Billy Mays has died

Now this 50 year old I feel bad about. Yes he was loud and abrasive but the wife and I really got into that "Pitchmen" show. RIP Billy. Now here's how to order... Tom TV pitchman Billy Mays has died link http://media1.www.baynews9.com/images/news/2009/6/28/billymays-new.jpg HILLSBOROUGH CO...
by don Tomás
Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What no MJ jokes?
Replies: 19
Views: 1545

Re: What no MJ jokes?

I think Pop Watts had about the best one: Farrah died and went to heaven. St Peter said that because she had bought so much joy to all us menfolk down here during her lifetime he would grant her one wish. She wished that all of the little children on earth would be safe - so God killed Michael Jacks...
by don Tomás
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 48
Views: 5447

Re: MJ dies of heart attack.

Farrah died and went to heaven. St Peter said that because she had bought so much joy to all us menfolk down here during her lifetime he would grant her one wish. She wished that all of the little children on earth would be safe - so God killed Michael Jackson. :twisted: The sicko in me finds that ...
by don Tomás
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .
Replies: 48
Views: 5447

Re: MJ dies of heart attack.

The cop in me says one less pervert in the world and it was too bad he didn't suffer the way Farrah Fawcett suffered, but then another side of me (the side that the wife has been working on) says how sad... something about "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his ...
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: A Couple Father's Day Pics (a little late)
Replies: 11
Views: 823

Re: OT: A Couple Father's Day Pics (a little late)

Now that's the way to share some quality father/daughter time...
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...
Replies: 36
Views: 2793

Re: Way, Way, WAY OT - What is your favorite...

Thanks for reminding me, Jay! :cry: Me and my Type 2 would have to vote for:

Big Hunk, Look, Charleston Chew, Male Hershey Chocolate Bar, Peanut M&Ms, Walnetnos...
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: R.I.P. Ed McMahon
Replies: 10
Views: 740

Re: R.I.P. Ed McMahon

RKrodle wrote:Semper Fi Colonel.
+1

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by don Tomás
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS
Replies: 53
Views: 4438

Re: OT - Now I need some BIG PRAYERS

Prayer rugs again unrolled, Jay...
by don Tomás
Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Barrel splitting video
Replies: 8
Views: 807

Re: OT - Barrel splitting video

5 stills captured from video. That'll wreck your day...

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by don Tomás
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al
Replies: 11
Views: 1195

OT - Eddie Baur Files Chapter 11; Attn: JohndeFresno et al

Hey John, you see where our [sarcasm] favorite [/sarcasm] "Outdoor Outfitter" filed for Chapter 11? I hate to see any business in danger of going under, especially one who deals in firearms and reloading supplies. Maybe that's what happens when you refuse to be the least bit competitive wi...
by don Tomás
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Could use a prayer or two...(update)
Replies: 40
Views: 2661

Re: OT - Could use a prayer or two...

Prayers up from all of us over here, brother Jay. Don't let 'em see you sweat...
Tom & Family
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 17, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #$%^ing Arthritis!
Replies: 42
Views: 4369

Re: #$%^ing Arthritis!

J Miller wrote:About the only thing that keeps me going is Ibuprofen ... lots of it.
Joe
+1 - (2) 800Mg Ibuprofen (Motrin) horse pills will usually takes care of my finger and neck Arthur-itis. (and 20 grains of Unique will usually take care of any gun problems you may have too... :D )
Tom
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Idiots with guns? EDIT video pulled
Replies: 35
Views: 3758

Re: OT-Idiots with guns?

I was just thinking (dangerous, I know...), for some REALLY dramatic pictures, how about taking 'em during a night shoot??? Yeah, that's the ticket... :roll: :roll:
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Truth or BS?
Replies: 8
Views: 966

Re: Truth or BS?

I vote B ovine S cat... urban legend that been around since 2000: Found on the internet: PLEASE NOTE: This is an old rumor dating back to September 2000 (see analysis and update below). No such bill was introduced in 2009. Analysis: As of this writing (September 2000), Senate Bill 2099 (S. 2099) doe...
by don Tomás
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Idiots with guns? EDIT video pulled
Replies: 35
Views: 3758

Re: OT-Idiots with guns?

:shock: :shock: :shock:
Interesting comments below the video. Hope we don't start something similar here...
Tom
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite (ca. 1932) Aircraft ID Pls
Replies: 14
Views: 1081

Re: OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite (ca. 1932) Aircraft ID Pls

I agree with BuffBoy, I think Ben nailed it. Curtis Condor B2. Entered service 1927~1928 so that makes more sense if photo truly is from 1932. Looks to me like both gondolas are occupied in the Yosemite photo. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j119/mountainchinito/1932c.jpg http://i78.photobucket.co...
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite (ca. 1932) Aircraft ID Pls
Replies: 14
Views: 1081

Re: OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite 1932 (?) Aircraft ID Please

I believe that's a Martin MB1 I have a photo at home of a group of those. I'll try to find it. I also have a fascination with vintage aircraft! jb 8) Maybe MB 2? The black rectangles behind each engine sort of threw me. Thought maybe the photo was censored and the Army didin't want us to see someth...
by don Tomás
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite (ca. 1932) Aircraft ID Pls
Replies: 14
Views: 1081

OT - Army Air Corp in Yosemite (ca. 1932) Aircraft ID Pls

Saw jnyork's neat post of old aircraft and it reminded me that I had this copy sitting on the desk. Older buddy knows I'm interested in aircraft and brought over an old print for me to have a gander at. I thought I had pretty much seen everything connected with Yosemite but I never saw this photo be...
by don Tomás
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Airman Comes Home Early & Surprises Daughter
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: OT - Airman Comes Home Early & Surprises Daughter

game keeper wrote:... I noticed the logo, do you think she knows what it means?
I'm guessing she doesn't. Seemed a bit strange given the school; Randolph Elementary School (Randolph AFB, Universal City/San Antonio, Tx?).
by don Tomás
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Airman Comes Home Early & Surprises Daughter
Replies: 5
Views: 618

OT - Airman Comes Home Early & Surprises Daughter

I know, I know... I'm OT again (still?) and I have posted similar in the past. These always get to me. Hey, just a sensitive kinda guy, don't cha know... :D
Tom
(interesting logo on Hanna's blouse...)

Air Force MSGT Surprises Daughter Video Link
by don Tomás
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Giant feral pig shot on Pilbara Cattle Station
Replies: 21
Views: 1638

OT - Giant feral pig shot on Pilbara Cattle Station

I remember seeing the pics a couple of years ago and I think even Snopes shot the story down. Here's a fresh take on the story... Tom (Hey, isn't JimT also a pastoralist? :) ) Giant feral pig shot on Pilbara cattle station (link) http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,6649735,00.jpg MYSTERY SOLV...
by don Tomás
Thu May 28, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H&R Trapdoor
Replies: 20
Views: 2156

Re: H&R Trapdoor

I use BP in my original TD, but lately have been using something called BlackHorn 209 . You get the BP smoke and boom without the hassle of BP cleanup. (Of course there are folks here that say BP cleanup is no hassle at all and that I'm just being lazy - they're probable right!) My father-in-law lov...
by don Tomás
Fri May 22, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PHOTO: Granny with her lever gun
Replies: 14
Views: 1508

Re: PHOTO: Granny with her lever gun

...and here's my kind of grandpa. My 90+ yr old buddy (godfather to my #2 son) and his .410 laying-in-wait for a gopher...
Tom

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