You better look up the meaning of solstice. It isn't what you think it is.olyinaz wrote:cas wrote:The summer solstice is December 21st in Africa.
Not in most of it...
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- Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: What is this Happy Festivus nonsense?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3234
Re: OT: What is this Happy Festivus nonsense?
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Need to Thwart a car thief....!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6164
- Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Need to Thwart a car thief....!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6164
Re: OT - Need to Thwart a car thief....!
Get a quick release steering wheel. Take the steering wheel off every night. Pop it back on in the morning.
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The defensive levergun
- Replies: 99
- Views: 9739
Re: The defensive levergun
The one that's closest?KentuckyLevrgunr wrote: what to you consider to be the ideal defensive levergun?
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Refridgerator questions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1426
Re: OT: Refridgerator questions
Having that door ajar is what made it ice up. I've had it happen before. You get a lot of condensation from moist air and it gets hit by the supercold air from the freezer side and turns to ice. The ice builds up fast if the air is very humid. Was there a lot of rain the day before this happened?
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Virus Alert (Human) + how to protect your levergun.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3851
Re: Virus Alert (Human) + how to protect your levergun.
Sounds like Norovirus. Doesn't sound like H1N1 at all.
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Quoting others in threads, a request
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2005
Re: OT: Quoting others in threads, a request
There is a quote button in each response box that makes quoting very easy. However when the poster you want to quote has posted numerous pictures as I did in the thread " Looking to Scratch the Itch for a SAA. " quoting them verbatim causes those of us on dial up to sit and twiddle our th...
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT -- Confuser ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1935
Re: OT -- Confuser ?
My new confuser came with Internet Explorer installed. I installed Fierfox. i did not want either to be the default browser, i wanted both to be available. Every time I opened Firefox, it asked if I wanted to be the 'Default Browser." Last time I guess I hit the wrong button. now "Firefox...
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Chicory - for humans?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3003
Re: OT: Chicory - for humans?
Most Community coffee is arabica bean. It is actually hard to find Community coffee blended with chicory in stores. I've only seen it available online.Travis Morgan wrote:Community coffee is a good chickory.
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4673
Re: OT need advice on Selective Service problem
He should have gotten a Selective Service card. Does he have that buried away someplace? I had mine up until the day I was no longer eligible, but I'm not sure how I could prove I was registered now. Did he change his name or apply for a new SSN?
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - iPhone ??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2161
Re: OT - iPhone ??
Go here and see if you can get by with a PDA without tethering to a laptop: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/services/services-list.jsp?catId=cat1510009&catName=Data/SmartPhone+Connect It is half the cost to not have tethering, but then you have a small screen, which may not appeal...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - iPhone ??
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2161
Re: OT - iPhone ??
Hey guys, I'm thinking of getting an iPhone but don't know much about them. I checked out Apple's website and it was somewhat helpful but I'm still a bit cunfuzzled on how well these things work at getting online. I understand that in addition to the regular phone service with AT&T (my current ...
- Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- The rush: Letting up?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2456
Re: OT- The rush: Letting up?
PaulB wrote:Weird that 380 popularity has spiked, what with all the little 9mm's around lately. Or are all the newbies buying Bersas and the like?
I don't know, but I've had .380 on backorder since January to feed my Bersa. I was promised March delivery.
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Pooter questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1168
Re: OT: Pooter questions
OK, here's the skinny. We are on dial up with a 56K modem through our phone line. House phone lines were rewired by yours truly about 2 years ago. Any time I get into a thread like Rangrider7's lever gun / single action thread I'm dead in the water. This computer WILL NOT down load and show all the...
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Any opinions on Mutual gun safes?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1124
Re: OT: Any opinions on Mutual gun safes?
Very good point there Gun Smith Thanks! Lets rephrase this. I wouldnt have one in the garage or basement! The garage is not a bright idea for obvious reasons and if, and only if, you have a dry basement, thats the best place. Harder to get to and if the house does burn, well, heat rises. Mine weigh...
- Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Any opinions on Mutual gun safes?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1124
Re: OT: Any opinions on Mutual gun safes?
I need to get another safe? Trying to stay in the $1k delivered price range. Looking for best protection/value to hold 20-or so long arms. Thanks I got a good deal on a Prostaff Sentry safe a little over a year ago. $900 delivered cross country and even delivered indoors to a back room and put up o...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4007
Re: OT-Interesting moral/ethical dilemma
Well we know we can't count on any of the 3 above posters when the revolution start, because it would be against the rules. :roll: Wow, you have it completely backwards. :o :shock: :lol: There are concerned citizens who only want to continue following the rules we've been following for generations....
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2240
Re: OT An interesting take on the Second Amendment and the Bible
"I don't want some nutty religion dictating my public conduct any more than I want some ignorant version of civic laws telling me what I can and can't believe." Don't look now...but religion does dictate much of your public conduct. Much of the English common and criminal law, which becam...
- Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where ya at?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1970
Re: Where ya at?
People want more privacy in these uncertain times. It amazes me what some people post about themselves as to whereabouts they live and what guns they purchase and what hunting trip is coming up where they won't be home.
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help with info on shipping long gun
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1137
Re: Help with info on shipping long gun
It depends on your local station manager when going by USPS. Some will want to see the condition before insuring it and some don't care. Some will follow the rules and ship, while others will refuse to ship unless you are also a FFL holder or unless you are sending it back to the manufacturer for re...
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Relic 1851 Navy
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3503
Re: OT- Relic 1851 Navy
Spore-forming bacteria can last for hundreds of years below ground in contaminated soil. Those privy pits could easily harbor tetanus and anthrax spores. :shock: Anthrax may or may not be rare, but tetanus spores could be very common in a privy pit. I hope you are up to date on tetanus innoculations...
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Must I ship muzzleloader to FFL?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1119
Re: Must I ship muzzleloader to FFL?
I answered your question, over on the Ruger Forum - but after some consideration - why care ? As long as YOU observe Federal law, and the laws of YOUR state, you are acting legally. It's up to a buyer to act in accordance to both Fed Law and the laws of HIS state, whatever they may be. After all, i...
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - The sack lunches
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2374
Re: OT - The sack lunches
I thought it was going good until the part where he gave away the $75.00.:twisted: I don't believe it, though, because it's quite a coincidence that three people would give exactly $25.00 each. In this age of automatic tellers, if you reach in your pocket like that, you'd come out with a $20. And t...
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Another old photo, is he for real or a dude posing?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2078
Re: Another old photo, is he for real or a dude posing?
There's a hole in the right arm of his sweater/jacket/whatever.The pocket on the same side is full of something.There's a rip in the right knee of his jeans.If a set up photo the clothes would be more perfect.He looks real enough.I'd say real but posed. Stan Looks like indoor studio lighting. Heavi...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Decline in small game hunting
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3315
Re: Decline in small game hunting
Buy some cheap land that isn't good for development or farming or anything but hunting. Get several hunting buddies to go in with you if you need to. Spend a year or to improve it to attract wildlife by adding food sources, tree boxes, etc. Live trap wild critters elsewhere and bring them in.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT Intl Space station
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1311
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ammunition purchases online/mail order
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1864
Re: Ammunition purchases online/mail order
Midway's sale prices get offset by their uncalculable, and rediculous shipping charges. That makes no sense. :?: :? You put in your address and the shipping cost comes up and you know exactly what it is before it is ever charged to your credit card. If you buy sale items and buy a reasonable amount...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lever Action for Self-Defense on Shooting Gallery Today
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2606
Re: Lever Action for Self-Defense on Shooting Gallery Today
I saw it , but the whole episode was silly. Heavily biased toward Marlins that were turned into sleazy looking copies of EBRs. The part about "car-bean" self defense was demonstrated using a '92 rifle. Maybe it's just me, but the pronouncing the word carbine as "car-bean" doesn'...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Yet another Gun Safe Post
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2521
Re: OT - Yet another Gun Safe Post
Take a gander at Cannon Safes , they have many good features, including a traditional twist numerical dial with key lock, plus fire ratings up to 90min, etc. And are available from a vareity of dealers. the link above is to their Traditional Series, but... they have several others. It's not what I ...
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Ford E350 Diagnosis Help, Please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1326
Re: OT- Ford E350 Diagnosis Help, Please
Since you got a lot of advice already on vacuum, let me return to this: the throttle body needs cleaning. Yes, you cleaned it, but doing it once doesn't necessarily solve the problem. Take it to someone who can do an overnight or over the weekend pressurized throttle body flush and then change the w...
- Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hillbilly leverguns
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1216
Re: Hillbilly leverguns
Makes em easy to hide. But reloading is hard on the eyes I bet.ohio hunter wrote:Gosh you have some small guns Hillbilly.
Jay
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: IN HONOR OF THE INAUGURATION
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3989
Re: IN HONOR OF THE INAUGURATION
I'm down for a 3 year renewal.
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-Finally finished..
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2093
Re: OT-Finally finished..
Are you going to sell it?
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What if ALL your guns had to be from ONE manufacturer?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3769
Re: What if ALL your guns had to be from ONE manufacturer?
Can't be done. Not with me anyway.
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Pistols
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3952
Re: OT - Pistols
The most comfortable to hold pistol that I own is a full-size single-stack 1911 .45. I never expected that when I first looked into full-size 1911s. I've thought about getting a 9mm 1911, but it is not a high priority on my wish list. I have a small profile double stack pistol and the fit is just no...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saw one of the Chuck Connors commemoratives
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1108
Re: Saw one of the Chuck Connors commemoratives
That stinks.
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got Pants? (kaboom)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2236
Re: Got Pants? (kaboom)
Mythbusters is purely for entertainment. Their "science" is rather laughable and pathetic. None of them are trained as scientists....they use good science.
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin forends annoy me
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3314
Re: Marlin forends annoy me
"Products made at these factories include the Super X line of shotguns including the new Super X3 autoloader and the new Super X Rifle (SXR) centerfire autoloader. Both are made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal. In addition, we will continue with our line of quality Select over and unders: ...
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin forends annoy me
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3314
Re: Marlin forends annoy me
Yes, some Winchester guns are made in Japan.bbleverfan wrote:Yeah, them Japs sure make good stuph!
i didnt get it? winchesters are not made in japan. i also like the slimmer forend.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodinfo/ ... asp?ID=116
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remington Ammo - Personal Experience
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1823
Re: Remington Ammo - Personal Experience
How did you "throw it away"?
- Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - shoulder surgery
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3029
Re: OT - shoulder surgery
100% agree with therapy. The post op therapy may be more significant to the outcome than the surgery itself. Don't let pain in therapy keep you from doing it. The pain will lessen dramatically and your strength and mobility will increase significantly as you progress over the weeks to come. Finding ...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT for Perfesser Joe, Gout in the foot
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1626
Re: OT for Perfesser Joe, Gout in the foot
Doesn't sound much like gout. Doesn't fit the symptoms you described. Sounds a lot like plantar fasciitis. Could be a metatarsal stress fracture if it came on acutely. If the top of the foot is also hurting and it is chronic pain, it could be a neuroma. Best way to know is to schedule a visit to the...
- Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My NEW Marlin has crooked sights! - updated
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3048
Re: My NEW Marlin has crooked sights!
You're overanalyzing this. You see an obvious defect. You're not happy. Send/take it back.
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT rant - bad day
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2151
Re: OT rant - bad day
Let's see... You could have gotten into a bad traffic accident and become paralyzed. You could have returned home and found it burned to the ground. You could have received a phone call that one of your children had been abducted. You could have been filed with divorce papers by your wife. You could...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Range facing charges
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1332
Re: OT - Range facing charges
Hmmm... could you be prosecuted for providing ammo to your 15yo for deer hunting with you? From my reading of the comments by the prosecutor, the law could be so interpreted. Simply seems intent on making the circumstances fit the letter of the law. Why not actually look at the rest of this law bef...
- Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners
- Replies: 6
- Views: 931
Re: OT: LA, MS and FL coast levergunners
Roads are all fine. I don't camp, so can't help you there. I shoot at Honey Island range off of I-59 near the W Pearl River, but you have to have a LA fishing license or hunting license to shoot. For someone from out of state, the cost of the license is ridiculously high, so it isn't worth thinking ...
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Your CHRISTmas List...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1980
Re: Your CHRISTmas List...
Keeping it strictly related to hunting and shooting:
1) '92 Winchester .357 takedown.
3) Colt SAA .357 5 1/2".
2) Colt Mustang .380 auto in nickle with rosewood grips.
1) '92 Winchester .357 takedown.
3) Colt SAA .357 5 1/2".
2) Colt Mustang .380 auto in nickle with rosewood grips.
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Muzzle damage--need advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1878
Re: Muzzle damage--need advice
Sounds like an opportunity to do some target shooting and find an answer to your question.
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT YOUR GAS PRICES???
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2221
Re: OT YOUR GAS PRICES???
10 miles to the north it is $1.47.
10 miles to the south it is $1.64.
Right here in my neighborhood it is $1.69
10 miles to the south it is $1.64.
Right here in my neighborhood it is $1.69
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Some People Are Never Satisfied
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1966
Re: OT - Some People Are Never Satisfied
Ha! You remind me of my brother in law.