Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 09:46 PM
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Re: The Oresund Bridge
Once again, I must admit total ignorance - thank you, sir - this envigorates my belief in western man.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,792
Re: Test your accent!
Quite true, actually. I have been chosen late age classes to read stuff - but I was born and raised in Washington state, on bayfront on Puget Sound.
And this survey said I was from the city of...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
Re: The Oresund Bridge
But is this not compelled by bosses? Engineers would never recommend a track to failure. They have more brains than the bean counters, or is my analysis completely wrong?
Or have we stumbled...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 2,859
Re: If you could visit . . .
Ah, one has to love historical accuracy in the x-ring; from an educator we expect no less, but expect even more, then more.
Thank you, Sir. :D
LL
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 698
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
Re: The Oresund Bridge
The more I exchange stuff with the world at large, the more I realize how little I know. I have have never heard of it, I am embarrased to say, but am going to bet busy and put Mr. Google to work.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,792
Re: Test your accent!
Damn, but I hate starting again - I hit some key that just sends me through a worm hole ....
Ok, let me make this really short, before a fat finger destroys multiple paragraphs of carefully...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,264
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Forum: General Discussion
07-30-2008, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
The Oresund Bridge
I just watched an hour long documentary on channel 757, the National Geographic Channel on Comcast. The highlites of this incredible construction document the bridge built between Denmark and Sweden...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2008, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,680
Re: Incident that happened to me today
There are several threads that ask us - what if? I think R brings up an excellent point. Stand your ground and defend the rights of yourself and others.
A few others kind of questioned that, and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2008, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 554
Re: Huge Earthquake Just Hit SoCal!
I don't want to denigrate the earthquakes others have felt. It's just that the scale used to measure them is not a variable, and the earth through which such shock waves move create the same...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2008, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 554
Re: Huge Earthquake Just Hit SoCal!
Being that close must have been a shock, but one that size is just ho hum for Californina. I was here in '89 when Loma Pretty knocked me off my feet and reinstilled the fear of God. 5.8 is just a...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2008, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 505
Re: Piggy Piggy Piggy
You are making me hungry, sir. Reminds me of a diner I spotted on Route 66, somewhere in the south west. It had a name and manner (it was called Bubba's ... something, or other). Manner. Inside,...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2008, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 698
Credit/Debit Card Comproise
This has happened to me several times within the last year: Somehow, someone gets your credit card number, and runs up charges, usually with a few small test hits to determine if you worth stealing...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Re: Utility belt?
The model 36 is hard to beat - easy to conceal, and delivers enough punch to stop any human antagonist. Good job!
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Re: Utility belt?
The model 36 is hard to beat - easy to conceal, and delivers enough punch to stop almost any human antagonist. Good job! A step up would be a Model 19 .357, with a 2.5 inch barrel - not much, and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 880
Re: A Plumbing Question...
Still rolling on floor laughing uncontrollably - listening to someone selling a putter on TV. One putter rules all, or something like that. LD, have you considered stand up commedy? For a living? ...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,373
Re: The most unpleasant firearm
Seems you got a lemon. This helps me understand your dislike of Colt products, which I share, in part. The company lost it's way about 25? plus years ago, due to, IMHO, total concentration...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,213
Re: Buttermilk
I named my pet kitty "Whatever". So this should cover everything, because I will be the only consumer. Unless some lucky guest happens to hang out ...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 2,859
Re: If you could visit . . .
Too true. A thousand, ten thousand. I just have a prejudice about plastic parts for firearms. Call me old fashioned, even. I just can't get around it (partially plastic pistols). I've seen the...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,386
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,213
Re: Buttermilk
Of course it's illegal. Is not every thing really good? ;) illegal? Like imported cheese and pork .... even some pet kitties are illegal ....
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 2,859
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,373
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-28-2008, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 12,642
Re: Revolver or Auto
I'll grab a wheel gun, preferably a modern S&W, anytime. Needing to shoot quickly and accurately, I don't have time to figure out some auto pistol, thank your very much. While I love them, I need a...
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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
07-28-2008, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 12,642
Re: Revolver or Auto
Revolver Malfuntion? I had one. The piece in question was stolen from my car in Denver, circa 1971. It was a an S&W Hiway Patrolman - don't remember the model number. It shot .38 or .357 magnums,...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,373
Re: The most unpleasant firearm
Interesting, Willy. I like long guns. Mine is a Japenese made 1892 that shoots .45 Long Colt. I would love to have much more money, and play with carbines that toss .44 magnums, and so on. And...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,386
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Recognizing self deprivation is a talent, and...
Recognizing self deprivation is a talent, and doing so is far more fun.
As the standing ovulation rose around him, Gravy felt that country gravey was needed. A big bunch of pan bread and gravey...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 496
Re: A Duck Story
My mind travels even further back - to Groucho - "Say the secret word and win a thousand dollars". A duck would descend, with the secret word in it's beak - and should a contestant utter that word...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 880
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 496
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2008, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,386
Re: I have gone over to the dark side!
Yeah! Have fun with that new toy - shoot it a lot, then think about keeping or trading it. I plan to rent a plastic pistol at my range soon, and shoot the #$%^ out of it - I mean, get it hot! Just...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 496
Re: A Duck Story
The duck catcher performed as most would not. Amazing, and a great story that most could not begin to emulate, or imagine.
Thanks! A great tale, to which we all should hope to .... come even? ...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,213
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 880
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 6,373
Re: The most unpleasant firearm
Four gauge? Wow! Had no idea anyone was that stupid! What ever, I still will stand on the line and fire one, probably incurring significant shoulder injury. Four guage! Amazing! Must kick a...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 496
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 496
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Re: Utility belt?
Definitely true - you will be falling to your knees, while some may help you.
Most will not. I hope you can find your way back to your feet. Best to let your super weapons try .45 ammo, or just...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,124
Re: Utility belt?
3" Magnifying Glass in Custom Bianchi black leather
Super Sensitive Altimeter, to detect falls and call for help
Tiny block and tackle that can be shot by an even more tiny miniature pistol...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 691
Re: Olympic Live Pigeon Shooting
Live politcian and lawyer shooting would attract millions from around world. Besides the competitors, it would employ millions just rounding up all those @#$holes, putting many to work, and pumping...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 691
Re: Olympic Live Pigeon Shooting
The concept is sound, but we need politicians and lawyers for targets. And they need to supply the high priced quality shotguns.
Engraved historical family heirlooms are best for eliminating...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 691
Re: Olympic Live Pigeon Shooting
The concept is sound, but we need politicians and lawyers for targets. And they need to supply the high priced quality shotguns.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 757
Re: Anyone ever lose a beloved pet?
As a young boy, I remember my father letting parakeets breed recklessly in our basement. We had a favorite - Finnigan. Woody, our white and orange cat tore a wing from that bird one day, while it...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 2,859
Re: If you could visit . . .
Perfect puntuation will never allow world travelers to see where they may be going ... Check with you ticket agent, and demand first class.
Are we going to get into a fight, here? If so, I give...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-27-2008, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 562
Re: Image Contest
I can't wait until I can submit detailed digital images of U.S Firearms engraving. A little off, as the photos will show. I paid some $3600 for off center engraving. The photos will show it.
So...
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