Forum: General Discussion
08-18-2011, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,250
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Forum: General Discussion
08-13-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,005
Re: Some drinking recommendations?
Always been partial to tequilla myself. I love Herradura Anejo, but at 60.00 a bottle I keep that one to myself. Millagro is almost as smooth & half the cost.
For beers its always been a Texas brew...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
06-19-2011, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 508
Re: As if I needed another reason...
Im pretty sure it has NOTHING to do with my work as a nurse. I believe its some local scumbag with a petty, long-held grudge who probably got liquored up & brave. My patients & their families never...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
06-18-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 508
As if I needed another reason...
Ok, so the majority of us here try to live our lives alert, aware, & prepared. We are asked(sometimes daily!) why we choose our lifestyle with our Bug-out Bags, our stored food/supplies, & our guns....
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-25-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,149
Re: Why won't we buy American?
The f-150 does rock. Just bought a 90 f-150 with a flatbed, 4wd, & 237k on the clock for 900.00. Runs like a top, a/c & heat both still work. ANY 4wd vehicle that runs is worth a grand around here,...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-22-2011, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,149
Re: Why won't we buy American?
I have two degrees and have been an ICU RN @ a trauma center for 17 years & thats a good deal more than I make! Dont even get me started on salary inequeties!
CK
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-20-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,861
Re: Did he just do that??
What I do know is this:
Israel has never called for the complete annihilation of another people and worked towards that end.
Israel isn't defined by a religion whose major tenants are...
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Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum
05-20-2011, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,861
Did he just do that??
So with Obama just pi$$ing off every Jewish voter in the States along with our only worthwile ally in the region along with a fairly influential lobby, did he just commit electoral suicide? Believe...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-16-2011, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,299
Re: Apology to the Forum
Godspeed mate. Keep your eyes peeled down there, this place will watch itself. Were all behind you, & I cant help but think if it gets really bad you will have about 50 places here in the states that...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,733
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2011, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,690
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 2,657
Re: Ethonal in gasoline.
I live in Iowa, and my problems with ethanol have absolutely NOTHING to do with its performance. Ive been using it in my vehicles & small engines for over 20 years without issues. My complaint with...
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Forum: Ruffit's Domestic & Wild Game Cooking/ Recipe Forum
05-15-2011, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 450
Asparagus
Going to try to grow it this year in the garden. Already have a raised area set aside for it in the back, full sun, lots of drainage. Now, I know I can't harvest it this year, & was wondering if...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-11-2011, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 322
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-08-2011, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
05-08-2011, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
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Forum: Ruffit's Domestic & Wild Game Cooking/ Recipe Forum
05-08-2011, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 980
Views: 39,189
Re: Whats for dinner???
We had good old ham & beans with jiffy cornbread! 3-4 hamhocks simmering all day with a few carrots, onions, garlic, parsley, & salt/pepper. Great northern beans had been soaking overnight. Added it...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2011, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,437
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2011, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 431
Re: Auction prices
I always buy nails, screws, lags, anything like that at auction if I can get it cheap or free! You can NEVER have too many fasteners, as far as Im concerned. If the SHTF, I figure nails & screws &...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2011, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 236
Re: ckill1
WW- the postholes are easy with the auger I have for the tractor! Likewise, the wood is easily moved with a loader & trailer...Ill still manage to work up enough hunger for steaks & thirst for a...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2011, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 236
Re: ckill1
Puttering around the yard, digging some post holes, moving some wood, & steaks on the grill & homemade spice cake later!
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2011, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 236
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2011, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 431
Auction prices
I love auctions. Seems like my father & I have spent the majority of our spring weekends picking through estate sales & other people's cast offs. I think part of it is watching how much money things...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-23-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 572
Re: Well crap...
I feel you Shooter! I got the belly mower out of the barn today just to mow in between rains. Its a REAL PIA to put on & take off my Yanmar, but I still have a little tilling & about 30 post holes...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-22-2011, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 230
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Forum: General Discussion
04-22-2011, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 691
Re: People really piss me off....
I hate people like that. Had a Drs appt yesterday @ the hospital where I work. Took the last parking spot in the lot & it WAS tight, but I spent a couple extra minutes making sure I was lined up...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 987
Re: PTSD thoughts...
Thank you all for your thoughts & observations, and a huge THANK YOU to you Veterans who have volunteered information as well. I start every single conversation/interview with my Veteran patients...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2011, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 987
PTSD thoughts...
First of all, the purpose of this post is to gain insight so that I may better understand some of the people I take care of. I am an ICU nurse at a medium-sized teaching hospital in the midwest....
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Forum: General Discussion
04-13-2011, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 626
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Forum: General Discussion
04-12-2011, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 945
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 945
SHTF precursor??
Most of us here have made an effort to be prepared. Preparations for water, stored food, fuel, barterable goods, a store of ammo/relaoding supplies, etc., etc. No one can be TOO prepared, but we...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2011, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
I have 15 acres, a barn, & a large house so rooms not a problem. Everyone is more than welcome to stay, camp, whatever!
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2011, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
Not at all Brisk! Clleeeeeeeeaaaaaaarrrrr over here by Omaha, Ne. But the next time you are in the neighborhood...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2011, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
Yeah, the backstop is actually dug into the face of a pretty decent hill. I think theres room for a 200yd billet about 3/4 the way up the hill, but I havent checked because it would mean shooting...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2011, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
Lol Carver! Theres 10 acres of dirt behind those ties that belong to me, and the rest of a section beyond that! Those darn bullets arent going ANYWHERE!
CK
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
I did forget to mention, the wooden box is just a temporary stand for the bowling pins. I have 2 10ft cutting edges from county roadgraders coming soon & some PVC target stands as well. 1/2" steel...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2011, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Re: Shooting Range Pics!
Thanks for the kind words folks. This has been a couple years' work, on again, off again. You all know how life goes. Beth, I have sandbags for the table, I think I may build a plywood box large...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 682
Shooting Range Pics!
Been working on this for a while now. Soooo close to being done so I thought you guys & gals might like a few pictures of my progress! The range is about 100yds west of my house, shooting South to...
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Forum: Knives & Edged Items
03-14-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,370
Re: Cheap places to buy knives
If your looking for custom, your best bet for finding a decent price is to locate an up & coming knife maker. Maybe one who has passed his journeyman smith test but not yet his master. I was...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
02-22-2011, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,234
Re: 45 ACP Carbine
Josh-
it is certainly true that .223 with properly placed shots & correctly chosen bullets is capable of more tissue destruction than a .45. Remember the calculation for energy potential of a...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
02-22-2011, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,234
Re: 45 ACP Carbine
Yup, Josh, I sure have. Guess I should have explained my experience a bit before making such a blanket statement...Im a nurse in a university trauma center ICU. Taking care of gunshot woulds(GSW) is...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
02-21-2011, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,912
new gun belt
I'm in the market for a new belt for my bianchi belt slide & Glock 30. Ive been a little unhappy with how the gun is held in relation to my side, & have determined the cause to be the cheap belt Im...
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
02-21-2011, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,234
Re: 45 ACP Carbine
Inside the home an AR(in .223) scares me with overpenetration. Also, with a .223 the myth(or belief, however you look at it) of "hydrostatic shock" is lessened. Such a small, fast mover like a .223...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-13-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Re: best looking grip panels for stainless
thanks guys! Showed them all to Dad, & we're going to check out the RK gunshow in Fremont this coming weekend. If we can't find one there, I will be giving Carl a call!
CK
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-11-2011, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Re: best looking grip panels for stainless
LOL Josh, Im looking at them now, but they arent shown on guns. The stainless doesnt show off some of the more striking wood designs, so I'd like to see some folks' grips ON thier stainless guns so I...
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Forum: The 1911 Forum
02-11-2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
best looking grip panels for stainless
Title pretty much says it...Im looking for new grip panels for my father's stainless Taurus 1911. In your humble opinions;);) what style/color panels look best on a stainless 1911. Of course you...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-05-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Re: Starter firearm/competition?
Well, it seems that the consensus is that it is preferable to reach her to shoot left handed than to train her away from cross dominance. This begs the next question...how much of a hinderence is it...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-03-2011, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Re: Starter firearm/competition?
Thanks Pickenup! If I were closer I'd take you up on your offer. I will have to search for a smallbore bullseye match close by.
Would you have a recommendation on a suitable rifle? How about an...
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Forum: Competition Shooting Forum
02-03-2011, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Starter firearm/competition?
My middle daughter(9 years old) has decided she would like to try competitive shooting. She has hunted with me since she was 7 or so, & shot both a Browning Buckmark .22 pistol & a Remington 597...
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