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by 2571
Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: wanted for attempted murder
Replies: 6
Views: 968

Not believable

The entire story, including hair color and political party is as believeable
as Hillary's claims about Bosnian snipers.
by 2571
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRICE CHECK - S&W Model 10-6
Replies: 13
Views: 2390

model 10

Bought a hvy barrel in 4", blue for about that price last Fall here in MI. Carried a 4" nickle for years. Have had it worked over by Magnaport. I prefer the tapered barrel. You did all right and you'll like it. John Browning designed the 1911 but the Model 10 was created by Almighty. There...
by 2571
Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Maple Spinners
Replies: 24
Views: 3373

maple leaves

Live in Detroit. Maples everywhere.

Didn't know you could eat 'em. Thought they were probably poison.

Funny how people react to ecnonomic recession. LOL
by 2571
Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Cornbread
Replies: 51
Views: 7745

semi OT

My wife and her parents had driven her from TN to Michigan State Univ to begin four years away at college. As my mother-in-law left to return home, she sought to give one last piece of maternal advice to her first child leaving home and the Old South. She said this: "Child, beware of these yank...
by 2571
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Must-have book for beginner to reloading?
Replies: 23
Views: 3703

technically OT but . . .

. . . the site I rely on for relading info after re-loading by the seat of my pants is:

http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/reload/reload.pl

Ask anything -- no one will make you feel ill-at-ease. Nobody goofs around with advice. No politics, either.

Good luck and be prepared for an addication.
by 2571
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Handloader Magazine has Some Interesting Articles
Replies: 14
Views: 2415

Border's; hand-loading magazines; political comment

I went to computer subscription. I got tired of overhearing Republican conservatives still pining for Regan / whining about FDR, in the coffee shop at the local Border's. But, when you want to find an old article, you don't have the magazine in which you saw it. I guess you have to balance storage v...
by 2571
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Look at these big game hunters
Replies: 6
Views: 1835

chimp w/ pistol

LOL but, all chimps are right hand dominant
by 2571
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT? Gun Freedom in English speaking countries
Replies: 19
Views: 2983

Au Canada, on parle fancais

Le Canada est un pays francophone.
by 2571
Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS -- Dumb Blonde not so dumb
Replies: 20
Views: 3557

I agree with the gravamen of her remarks but . . .

. . . she is obnoxious.
by 2571
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Hillary's background
Replies: 8
Views: 1591

That's the trouble with an eye witness . . .

. . . -- he'll ruin a perfectly good story every time. LOL

I want to believe it about Hillary's campaign staff, tough.
by 2571
Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where do you live and what do you do for a living?
Replies: 106
Views: 14735

Grosse Point Park, MI

Criminal lawyer. Former Detroit cop, my favorite hangun is the S&W Model 10. You guessed it, I shoot .38 Special in a Marlin lever.
by 2571
Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Happy Birthday...
Replies: 21
Views: 3008

Marse Robert born 1-19-07

I live in Detroit. I saw a few, and I mean only a few, battle flags displayed on Lee's birthday.

If we know the right date up here with our homogeneous population, how do people in other parts of the country mistake the date by a month? Isn't it stil a holiday in some states?
by 2571
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Any pipe smokers out there?
Replies: 43
Views: 5933

Dad like Half & Half

Sir Walter Raleigh suits me.

Of course both are full of cardboard, paper & misc. floor sweepings and burn hot.

Hard to find pure leaf and then it's expensive.
by 2571
Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Need ankle gun recommendations
Replies: 35
Views: 4723

Clean up holster

Worked vice & as a plain clothes cop for many years. I carried a S&W Model 36 on the inside ankle of my left leg. Still my favorite carry. Prior comment about being difficult to reach is not my experience nor that of anyone I worked with. When you need, it, you'll reach it. When you are in t...
by 2571
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Proof Injuns are smarter than whiteman
Replies: 8
Views: 1508

RESPONSE TO BAGTIC

I am an American Indian. Bagtic's observations are correct.

Wife & I are both attorneys & my kid is a NCAA varsity athlete. I admit we have benefited from the White man's culture. Thank you.

Nonetheless, I'd return to aboriginal ways without a moment's hesitation.
by 2571
Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Space Station Crew Can Access Gun (Horrors!)
Replies: 19
Views: 4431

ORIGINAL POST

I live in Detroit. If Ivan lands here, he'll need a .50 cal Barrett to defend himself in most of our neighborhoods. Forget the Makarov, we give those to little kids as play toys.
by 2571
Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T.-Left wing gun expert
Replies: 4
Views: 1050

Shroud

Very satisfying interview. I've forwarded this to about 61 people

THANKS FOR THE POST!
by 2571
Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lead Pot Explosion! An Innocent Mistake....
Replies: 29
Views: 5257

Glad you are ok

Real men don't eat quiche; but, they do wear safety glasses
by 2571
Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Humor: Memo on how to save the Economy & Airlines
Replies: 6
Views: 1432

Not very funny

Don't see much of this sexist, exploitive humor these days.

Sometimes change is for the better.
by 2571
Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Seven dwarves
Replies: 5
Views: 1247

Sorr, I guess I'm dumb

Please explain this joke to me. How could a mute say anything about Hillary?

Not trying to be a smart a** but I just don't understand.
by 2571
Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Deleted For The Liberals
Replies: 20
Views: 3515

disgusting

Beneath the dignity of the sportsmen who frequent this site.
by 2571
Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Where did that word come from
Replies: 18
Views: 3387

replying to string opener

I disagree that the 's' word is overly used.

In my 'hood, the word no longer has offensive connotations and certainly not to excrement.

Words change, sometimes for the better.
by 2571
Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More Money
Replies: 14
Views: 2412

my criticism of NRA & its $ requests

I only pay annual dues to NRA and have been doing so for 25+ years. Went to an NRA convention to attend black powder seminars . NRA treated us like red-haired stepchildren. Guess they couldn't understand why we were not acutely interested in high-power, plastic guns. Last year I asked the NRA for so...
by 2571
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- What kind of dog?
Replies: 17
Views: 2985

Auatralian cattle dog/blue heeler

I had one. Worst dog I ever had. 100% my fault. Dog belonged in a pasture, not a a backyard. Difficult to train, known for obstinancy. If it is supposed to move a cow and gets kicked, it's bred to try again. Consequently, mine was hard to toilet train. A cattle dog, it followed me everywhere. If I g...
by 2571
Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New puppy - PICS
Replies: 55
Views: 8430

single syllable name

Guy's right about a short name if dog to be trained.

SPIKE would be appropriate for such a gentle- looking dog.

Good luck with both dog & Henry!
by 2571
Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Anybody know what kind of scat this is?
Replies: 29
Views: 5089

Possible escaped exotic?

Ocelot? stuff I've seen turns that color, but usually has one tapered, terminal end.

But then, waste from a caged animal is probablly based on entirely different diet, & that may affect the elimination shape, texture, etc.

Just my .02
by 2571
Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Comanche Moon-1st episode
Replies: 25
Views: 4110

I guess I'm an outcast

I like Wes Studi so I wathched the whole program.. He did ok but is getting older.

Program sucked. Couldn't hold a candle to the Rbt. Duval pics.

My .02
by 2571
Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The job I almost had. (Rated PG)
Replies: 22
Views: 4416

Guess I'm the only naysayer

As a retired, big city vice cop, I would not have taken that job. Money sounds great, but in my experience, those kind of entertainers are not the kind of folks I would touch, even if I were wearing a hazmat suit.

Of course, conditions may vary in your area.
by 2571
Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How much CCW ammo do you carry......
Replies: 61
Views: 9230

who wants to carry all that stuff?

I was a big city plain-clothes cop. Carried 5 rounds in my Model 36 for years. That was adequate according to our book of procedure and I never felt I wanted or needed more. I never saw a situation where a ccw licensee needed to reload. I've have seen plaintiff lawyers emphasize that a shooter for c...
by 2571
Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Need help picking the right dog
Replies: 58
Views: 8598

2 thoughts after reading the whole thread thus far: a. Maybe it's also called coprophagia but we call it, "yard candy" b. Except for price, all criteria for desired dog are met by each, every and all breeds according to owner interviews conducted by my local tv station during recent nation...