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It will take just 60 seconds to read this and change your thinking.. Please, read to the end. You will be glad you did. Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.. Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band -he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed.One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window.The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.' Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present.

Not a bad looking tractor to be 8 years old. But then, it only has 22 hours on it. Craigslist is our friend!

A pair of machetes . . . . in a shoulder holster, of course.

Have a couple more autos on the way. These are new... and then, I have several like this. Probably won't carry them much...

[quote name="dralarms" post="1162121" timestamp="1403624980"]Trying to get page to load. But if true its really bad on the grandmother.[/quote] The grandmother is from the same family responsible for this girl being mauled, nearly to death, by a pack of pitbulls that their family keeps in the backyard. That tells me everything I need to know. It baffles me the outrage at KFC from an unsubstantiated claim of an insult when this girl was permanently disfigured because of gross negligence at the hand of her own blood. Every adult in her family should be too ashamed to show their faces to the world, let alone make false claims about an innocent third party in an attempt to garner sympathy and cash. I can't even fit the idea of these people in my head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey everyone,   A couple of you have gotten private messages from me in the past about this, but I figured I would make a post just to inform everyone since I just ran into another one. This goes not just for Photobucket users, but to anyone who links images from their personal online photo albums.   Guys, please be sure to check out what privacy features your online photo album has to offer. I can't tell you how many times I've clicked on someones new EBR photo and noticed that their entire family history is documented for the world to see. I believe it's safe to say that most of us gun owners wouldn't let random people tour our homes. Well, if you don't secure your photos... that's basically what you're doing.   Your profile here might say where you live.... there's a picture of your house, your car, your wife and kids and there's the photo of the cabinet that you store that new LWRC in......   So please check into those privacy features. From a quick google search, I turned up these results. Hopefully they'll help.   Photobucket http://support.photobucket.com/hc/en-us/articles/200723814-Change-Your-Privacy-Settings   Snapfish http://support.snapfish.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/546/~/common-questions-about-sharing   Google http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-configure-privacy-settings-for-your-photos-.html   Shutterfly http://www.shutterfly.com/howto/share_site/setup.jsp  

  I don't think that's just a movie thing.  It's deliberate conditioning.     Mala in se:  "Hey, that rich family left a pie on the windowsill to cool.  I'm hungry.  Food is a right.  I'm taking it"  No problem there....  Hey, they're hungry.   Mala prohibitum:  "Hey!  Is that a masheeeeen guunnnn?!?!  You must be one of those crazy people!"  Uh oh!  Call da law!   Haven't seen the movie yet, though.  Want to, just haven't been able.  

My broadsword. Definitely a broadsword.

How about we FIRE them instead?

I hope they get charged with fraud.

Good take on it Steelharp.   On a more serious note though. I've tried to stay out of this one.   I personally have no hatred for the name "Redskins" being used by the team. I sincerely believe it is not meant to insult nor antagonize anyone of native American heritage. Me, for example.   My Cherokee blood doesn't boil when hearing the word, nor do I feel personally offended.   Not saying there are not people who are, but in these days of taken offense from the slightest word; even the innuendo of hate or offensiveness sends some people into a sniveling, screaming fit.    Next, we'll be saying that the Beavers and Bears as team names are offensive to the animals.   People...get a life.  And if possible, some sense. Please.

[quote name="teecro" post="1162001" timestamp="1403574745"]It's not that they know just by running your plate... Running your plate tells them who the car is registered to... If they then run your name then any particulars come up... Or at least that was my understanding of how it was done in MI and I do not claim to know much about TN yet...[/quote] The guy who just got here understands how it works better than life long residents. What's up with that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

"Even the Catholic Church of the Middle Ages was tolerant by modern standards. Part of the reason for this was that in the past no government had the power to keep its citizens under constant surveillance. The invention of print, however, made it easier to manipulate public opinion, and the film and the radio carried the process further. With the development of television, and the technical advance which made it possible to receive and transmit simultaneously on the same instrument, private life came to an end." 1984, Part 2, Chapter 9, pg. 206-7

I swore off AR pistols after I built a 7.5" years ago due to only being able to place my cheek on the buffer tube and lack of stability therein, it just didn't get shot like my carbines. That was all before this Sig SB15 brace business...now we're talking. I've started with a blem upper and lower from Anderson Mfg., which have a surprisingly snug fit to one another. This won't be a "budget build", but it will be a budget conscious build. Anyway, as pictured I've got the lower together aside from the rear takedown pin due to waiting on my end plate to arrive. The LPK is from PSA and it came with the B5 grip and trigger guard, both of which I really like, for $49. Here in the next few days I'll have my barrel arriving, and I'll be able to post more info about the adjustable gas block and other parts I'll be running. As I said it won't blow anyone's mind, but I've never done a true build thread. There will be a couple of neat touches though. Battle Cock Tactical is going to stipple the grip and a couple of Emags for me, his work is just plain cool. This is gonna be just a fun range toy. The Sig brace warmed my heart back up to these pistols again Old 7.5" pistol I sold to a member on here I'll keep this thread updated as parts should pretty well come in weekly. I plan on having it finished at least by the first of August, if time and funds allow.

Question is, at that size, does he still sleep around your neck? :lol:

Oops ... I guess my strong side is now the left

I have bought three new Taurus' and have never seen one that looked that bad, EVER. Glad you are satisfied with their excuse but I am not sure I would have taken it so easily. I do not believe what he said for one second.   Just a suggestion, might want to call Taurus and see if it has ever been in for warranty work.

I ended up with a few different muzzle brakes I wanted to try on my Vepr x39. Figured I'd run a mag through each and see how they stacked up against each other. Going strictly on feel, off hand shooting, with no sling or any other brace, and no video. Very scientific ain't it? ;-) 1. '74 brake. 24m thread on a 14m adapter. - this was my standard as I knew what to expect and many folks have run it and know the comparison. Performed well as expected. 2. CNC Warrior Nightbrake - these intrigued me as they are a bit of a cross between an SLR brake, that works really well, and a Vortex FH and doesn't cost a fortune. Got to say I was impressed! All the others tended to have a bit of an up and to the left recoil. The Nightbrake just kinda recoiled in place. I believe this to be because while it is essentially a single port brake, the bottom the port is much wider than the top. That gives you the side to side stability but also pushes the muzzle down at the same time. It is the same port design as the '74, but the Vortex styled end must help keep the secondary blast more linear. Recoil absorption was just as good or better than the '74 but stayed on target better than the others. Don't know how it affects flash but if it helps, it's a plus. 3. Phantom - great inexpensive muzzle device that does better than average as a brake and as a FH. It had the most recoil of the group but it was still decent. The fact that it is also a decent FH makes it a great inexpensive hybrid that actually works. 4. Damage Industries (non-ported) brake - love how small this thing is and I love the price! Recoil reduction was very similar to the '74. So much like the '74 that I had to try it again. Cheapest of the bunch, smallest of the bunch and also loudest the bunch, but it works as well as a '74 brake. Bottom line -I really like the Nightbrake from CNC Warrior. I could get faster follow up shots and stay on target easier with my Primary Arms 1-6. It's a lot smaller and lighter than the '74 and looks pretty good as well. If it does anything for flash reduction then it will beat the '74 by quite a margin in my book. Hadn't seen many around so I was surprised it worked so well. Overall all of them worked fine and I could see using them all in the future on different builds, but the Nightbrake stays in the Vepr. Only wish I had a Manticore NightBrake in 14m to compare it to, as that is what I've started to run on all my pistol AK's. Those work phenomenally well but cost nearly twice as much or more than all the ones I tested today.

  I'll get it to ya.   - OS

    THIS... THIS A THOUSAND TIMES OVER. Cell phones and even camera's can geotag your photos. I turn that off immediately.......

Rarely have trouble getting a spot, but it does happen from time to time. Seems much better now that the price is higher. I'd bet even money on Charlie telling someone to stay and shoot, but no such money down on any of his ROs. As nice as they are, and they are all nice. You are welcome to come shoot as my guest, shoot me a pm and we'll setup a time. Only hitch is unless he changed the rules you have to leave when I do.

  Same here, hope the software can handle what is bound to be a helluva rush of submissions. 

  I never read the book.... I just guess I either look at hypothetical situations the wrong way or according to my twisted view of human nature. In the movie it just seems that when SHTF, people ignored malum in se laws like theft withough thinking about it, but malum prohibitum laws they would hesitate...If anything, I would expect this to be the other way around.   I also just hated the pacing. The pacing drove me crazy.

Wow. That's a sure sign of a full surrender.   The R-51 was a great idea, maybe just rushed to completion way too soon. I really wanted to get one based on the ergonomics and size. but just too many negatives on it from day 1.   Very sad.

In most cases, dropping in a 9mm conversion barrel is recommended for RANGE USE ONLY and not for defensive carry. The 40 caliber extractor when using a 9mm conversion barrel has the potential to not reliably extract the smaller diameter 9mm round. It is, of course, important to use a "fatter" diameter 9mm conversion barrel and NOT a standard diameter 9mm barrel. Looking forward to your further updates. Good luck!

i doubt they are giving these away out of the goodness of their heart.  And besides they belong to us,  taxpayers.   And I suspect are being put in place to possibly use against taxpayers.

Actually that is an older thread and the method s not the best.   I am going to hide it to prevent confusion.

I am green with envy. :) We are looking at getting one of the 500 series for the house.

Well I have eaten wild hog quite a few times and sometimes it was good but a couple times not so good. I think it is a lot in the preparation of it more than anything. I liked it BBQued on pit best all sauced up but like I have heard many folks say it is a acquired taste. Still leaving it lay in the woods will provide food for other wild critters I guess too.

Problem solved.

Check for fired primers backing out.

I believe that this is the original thread for those of you who would like a little more info: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/66713-powder-coating-the-easy-way/?fromsearch=1

[quote name="Ted S." post="1162039" timestamp="1403584928"]Not to disrupt this thread, as I also logically fear fast moving zombies.....but I could not finish watching that movie. It was a disappointment to me...[/quote] If you were expecting it to resemble in any way the nook, it would be. I had to approach it as a completely separate animal that shared only the name in common. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

That was a good soundtrack and skill to hit a moving target on an unstable platform. Meats donated to be eaten, population control - that's my kind of party.

Thanks for that idea Spiffy.....Looks like I beat a total of 22 other Masters.......unfortunately they were not all in my division..... :wall:

  You miss the point. The example on the 4473, and the question itself is not in the federal code. It's a made up rule, not based on written law.   That was Scalia's point. And mine.   - OS

[quote name="jimmydeuce" post="1161941" timestamp="1403564476"]Stopped in my LGS to pickup a grip plug for one of my Glocks[/quote] Nice score. I bet that's the most expensive grip plug you'll ever buy. :)

Well, the lack of a billboard on the side is one step forward.  Painting in the safety settings so you can see them from a mile away is two steps back.

we are subjects and are available to be violated any time they feel like it, apparently. Bet they can't wait to get the plate readers so the law can scan everyone with efficiency, that should generate a boatload of revenue, oh wait, I mean keep us safe.

Replacement toothpick for a swiss army knife?

I've been ordering more and more from Brownells and PSA. Joeboboutfitter is great too. They must have figured out Time travel over there at JBO. I swear its like they receive my order, go back in time to the day before and ship it out before I even know I'm buying anything. All that said I love midway, they have a great selection, good sales from time to time, and I think their house brand AR Stoner parts are great for the money from what I've seen. I wish they would bring back C&R pricing, but I'm glad it won't take me an hour of shuffling items in and out of cart just to make the most sense out of shipping. Although that was kind of fun, cheap thrills and all.

As a disclaimer, I probably know less about S&W revolvers than anyone else who's posted here.  That said, I'd try to shoot a 442/642 before I made any moves.  You may not like it and then the point is moot.  I'd think you could find a shop near with a rental or maybe a TGOer near you willing to help out.  (I'm not near you nor do I own a 442/642 or I'd offer.)   That said, I'm thinking you'll run across more 442/642s than you will 640s so if you like the 640 (other than the ankle carry issue) I'd be slow to part with the 640 and look at other funding options first.   My $0.02.

  50 here and while I've not touched the stuff in close to 20 years one thing I'm never afraid to tell anyone is that I indeed smoked me the $H!T outta some weed when I did partake.... When I retire and no longer have to worry about passing this test for the USCG I'm gonna buy me a big ass bag of weed and remember me the good old days....

There have been no "native americans" alive for a good 5,000 years.  They disappeared about 5,000 years after the mongols crossed the land bridge and invaded N. America.  The exact name that taxonomists and anthropologsts use for the American Indians is "mongoloid".  Derived from their Mongolian heritage.  Some of us are negroids, some of us are caucasoids, they are mongoloids.  Nothing offensive, just good scientific and technical terminology.  But it gives you a hint as to their derivations.   If the government can steal your intellectual property (patents and trademarks) they can steal you bank accounts, lawn mowers and big screen TVs.  Stealing is generally defined as illegally taking your property without permission or depriving you of  it's lawful use.   If the term were really offensive, the team would fail in the marketplace.  The marketplace being a better judge of most things than politicians.   There is no freedom to be not offended.  

I for one think it is wrong to arrest someone for a ticket! If they committed a crime yes, but a violation of a motor vehicle code or parking code......Paupers prison anybody?

Some folks are genuinely offended by it. Some folks are just using the issue as a soapbox to garner a little bit of fame. Some folks take pride in it and some folks just don't give a damn. Regardless of what camp anyone falls into, the government stepping in to cancel the trademarks in an attempt to strong-arm Dan Snyder into changing the name is flat out wrong. To me, that is a far, far bigger issue than the name of a ####ing sports team. 

That's why you need to read the opinion for yourself. That article is simply not accurate on either the arguments made by the defendant or the opinion of the court.

Just stop it already! :wall: :wall: :wall: :D

I use to fish every weekend and every vacation day for years and almost cost me and my buddy our marriages. I found that tournaments were to much like work, and if I wanted to work I'd just go there instead of fishing. I found you could actually make a living going to work? Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he spends the rent money on boats, lures, motels, bait, beer, fuel, repairs, license...   I eventually found crappie fishing more relaxing and enjoyable compared to bass fishing. IMHO crappie taste better than bass and the action is usually better and limits are liberal. On those days when the testosterone levels were high, I'd relax in the boat trying for a lunker cat fish.   Ah, the good ole days!   Biggest fish.   Crappie: 2lb. 10 oz. (Three pounds was always my goal) Bass: 9 lb. 7 oz. (Lake Fork, TX. with a shinner) Striped Bass: 15 lbs. Cat Fish: 25 lbs. (Mississippi River) Bluegill: Much bigger than my hand