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Ok, just sitting around the house being lazy today and thinking about some things.   As usual, it involves sitting here on the keyboard looking at different forum and news items.    And for the life of me, I really can't remember this morning where I first saw this quote..."It's not how you start...it's how you finish."    Damn. That really hit me hard today. Think about that. There is so much in that line that it poses thousands of questions and comments for me.    I sent about an hour searching it out and reading about it.   Seems that it's mostly attributed to Carlos Zambrano, the MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and the Marlins. Read about him and some of his activites and comments.   Many of them are good, but this one really hit home.   The partial quote is from a comment he made during one of his pitching career interviews. The full quote is this..."It's not how you start, it's how you finish. We have to move on. I have 30 more starts. This doesn't bother me."   I know it relates to his career and the ups and downs of his time on the mound. But it just stood out. Boldly.   "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." Such power in that line.   It is an awesome truth.   It's also a motivational line that just screams out at me today.   As I said, I've been sitting around here thinking today, sort of taking stock of my life and blessings.   I turned 63 today. Not looking for words of congratulations.   It's just another day. An event like any other.   But I saw that line and just froze up. "It's not how you start...It's how you finish." Yes, I've modified the quote to add a little more emphasis.   I'm going to attempt to keep that in my mind. I think it's one of the most inspirational lines from the mouth of a human being I've ever read.   "I's not how you start...It's how you finish."   I'm going to try to live with that in mind every day going forth.     Sorry for the length, I'm just in that mood.

  I can't think of anything worse than the bunch of republicans we now have in office. Oh wait a minute. Yes I can. The bunch of democrats we had in office before them.

Sorry but I can't bring myself to love either one of them. They both SUCK!!!!  At this point we are stuck with them is all...........jmho

oh yeah,  forgot this.  Clearly 1911's are top shelf and Glocks are generic plastic fantastic pistolas.

I'll be 66 soon so I can relate. Since my heart attack in 08 I've read several quotes that have stuck me as oh so true and that's one of them. He's a few more for you to ponder. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. Winston Churchill The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. Eminem

Have plenty in the safe. But this one is a little special for a special little girl. Pretty sure that I'm going to throw an integrally suppressed barrel on it before she shoots it.

Theater Seats for Seniors > An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. > When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, > "Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat." > The old man didn't budge. > The usher became more impatient. > "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the > manager." > Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing. > The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he > returned with the manager. > Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled > man, but with no success. > Finally they summoned the police. The officer surveyed the situation > briefly then asked, "All right buddy what's your name?" > "Fred," the old man moaned. > "Where you from, Fred?" asked the police officer. > With a terrible grunt in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied... > ... "The balcony." > >> >> An elderly gentleman... >> Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the >> doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of >> hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% The elderly >> gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, >> 'Your hearing is  perfect.. Your family must be really pleased that >> you can hear again.' >> The gentleman replied, 'Oh, I haven't told my family yet. >> I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my >> will three times!' >> >> >> >> >> Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a >> bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm >> 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. >> How do you feel?' >> Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.' >> 'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?' >> 'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.' >> >> >> >> >> An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after >> eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. >> The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out >> to a  new restaurant and it was really great... I would recommend it >> very highly.' >> The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?' >> The first man thought and thought and finally said,  'What is the >> name of that flower you give to someone you love? >> You know... The one that's red and has thorns.' >> 'Do you mean a rose?' >> 'Yes, that's the one,'  replied the man. He then turned towards the >> kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went >> to last night?' >> >> >> >> Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. >> However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly >> gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at >> his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. >> After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him >> to the elevator. >> On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. >> 'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom >> changing out of her hospital gown.' >> >> >> >> >> Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. >> During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, >> but they might want to start writing things down to help them >> remember… Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. >> 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks. >> 'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?' >> 'Sure..' >> 'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' >> she asks. >> 'No, I can remember it.' >> 'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write >> it down, so as not to forget it?' >> He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with >> strawberries.' >> 'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write >> it down?' she asks. >> Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! >> Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for >> goodness sake!' >> Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, The old man >> returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.. >> She stares at the plate for a moment. >> 'Where's my toast ?' >> >> >> >> >> A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: >> 'So I hear you're getting married?' >> 'Yep!' >> 'Do I know her?' >> 'Nope!' >> 'This  woman, is she good looking?' >> 'Not really.' >> 'Is she a good cook?' >> 'Naw, she can't cook too well.' >> 'Does she have lots of money?' >> 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' >> 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' >> 'I don't know.' >> 'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?' >> 'Because she can still drive!' >> >> >> >> >> Three old guys are out walking. >> First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?' >> Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!' >> Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer..' >> >> >> >> >> A man was telling his neighbor, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It >> cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.' >> 'Really,' answered the neighbor . 'What kind is  it?' >> 'Twelve thirty..' >> >> >> >> >> Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. >> A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with >> a gorgeous young woman on his arm. >> A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're >> really doing great, aren't you?' >> Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and >> be cheerful.'' >> The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart >> murmur; be careful.' >> >> >> >> >> And One more..! >> >> >> A little old man shuffled slowly into  an ice cream parlor and pulled >> himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool… After catching his >> breath, he ordered a banana split. >> The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' >> 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

  What a fine example of the twisted mess these politicians have made of carrying a handgun. 

I will go on record as saying, Glenn is probably THE baddest guy here overall.  No, he's not as viscious as Rick or as possum savvy as Daryl BUT, the numbers speak for themselves.   He's the one they send in when they're pretty sure no one else will survive.   He's the guy that figures out technical/mechanical things and up until the arrival of Eugene, had the highest IQ by a large margin. He's the one who scored himself a strong and faithful lady. He's the one smart enough to wear ARMOR!!   AND, they talked about this on the Talking Dead...up until this last episode, Glenn has never lost a man/woman on his watch.  Noah was the first person he wasn't able to save who died in his immediate vicinity.     Glenn is the balance needed to survive in ANY situation the Walkers/World present.  Tough when he needs to be.  Cunning as all hell.  With just enough compassion to keep him from going full on Rick sociopath.           ME and the wife are die hard Daryl fans but if this were the REAL world, I'd take a Glenn any day in my group.

Justified !

Well, we were able to get "Restaurant Carry" Passed two times in two years with Kent Williams as Speaker, back with a pretty much even-up House. Tell me that "Guns in Bars" would pass today?

Yea, been feeling better for last week or so and hoping I continue to move forward in a positive way. ......................... :up: :up:

Friend of mine took this pic a while back Lol. I'm friends with the astronaut from Mt. Juliet, (Barry Wilmore) that just returned from the ISS last week. He was blessed with seeing auroras constantly. When he got there and saw them he posted on a private friends and family group about several things he had done and seen so far. All he put regarding auroras was: "Auroras- WOW!!!" I talked to my BIL and he said these may be the most amazing things Barry witnessed. He took many pics and videos of them and it's worth joining Instagram and following @iss, and searching #Astrobutch, just to see them. They're incredible. Sent

It was "self defense", suck'a tried to bite me!!   Dave

  "Except I didn't want you to carry your heater in the National Parks that you own."   - OS

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I am installing a set screw type gas block on my previously pinned barrel and it looks like the rear most set screw will land very close to the rear pin channel. Have any of you ran in to this? I am thinking i will just drill a dimple for the front set screw and just tighten the rear on up snug with plenty of loctite.

I know that i'm not flintching or bucking. Just to reassure myself, I let the ol man sling some lead down range and the same result happened with him shooting. I am either going to take a file to the front sight, buy new ones or just keep on trucking with it. I know what I can do with it and know how it shoots. All I know is that I love shooting this gun, and I am going to continue until I wear out or the gun wears out.

Lol! I'll help all you guys out and give you $4/box for whatever you made the mistake of buying. I don't want you to endanger yourselves. I'll take it upon myself (and I'm sure I can get some buddies to help) to dispose of this terrible excuse for ammunition for you. I'm just looking out for my fellow TGOers! ;-)

I just shot off some .45, .223 and 9mm Perfecta and it was total crap  :puke: :puke: :puke: I suggest you guys don't buy any more, it's just plain old junk. Half of it I had to pull the trigger twice, and the other felt like it was going to blow my gun up.  :dunno:

Good post Hipower, and Happy Birthday. If you are like me it is just another day, but you know what that's a pretty good gift. You have probably heard it, but today is very special as they call it the present!! I heard a good one the other day "Life is like a coin you have only once to spend it so spend it wisely."

Take a close read of the Cause of Action bill as written.  According to testimony by the sponsor in last weeks committee meeting, it moves virtually the entire burden of proof onto the employee - it is only after the employee has met that high bar that the employer would then incur a burden of proof.  NRA kinda left out that detail, it seems.....

Yep...It helped. I can see that. Now can we get all my optics to show that size? All very good statements, though I must confess I'm not familiar with the words of philosopher Eminem. I've always like the words of Winston Churchill. He was a great speaker and didn't mince words.

  I don't know that " Guns In Bars " would pass today but " Guns In Cars " passed. That is much more important to me.

  I want a dinky ass gun so I can fill it with an oversized mag. Makes you realize that some cases of Glock butt can be fatal.

The car carry bill was a good bill that I am surprised was passed.  I do not see any problems with the car carry law and think that it helps a lot of people who can legally own a gun.

I'm going Friday to look at a Switchback.  Thats about the top of my budget and i love the way it feels when I sit on it so thats what I'm sticking with.   Just gotta figure out what accessories to go with.  And what color.  

  Hermitage Wal-Mart has 20 boxes or more of Federal 45 ACP for $28.97 for 100.  I picked up 3 more boxes today.  No limit.

Yet, I've had several legislators tell me with a straight face that no substantive discussions occur outside of the public view (ie, committed meetings or floor sessions)...most recently, Jeremy Faison (last year). Even Stevie Wonder could see through that Kabuki Theater...

I'll have a pair when then come out. Regardless of all the grumbling it is a glock and that means it should be absolutely reliable. Most of the other singles stacks I've handled in this size have crappy triggers and forever long resets so I'm looking forward to glock trigger in the small package.

I fixed 'em. I put vinyl siding all the way around my screened in patio, so there's nothing for them to destroy. Heh heh heh heh.....

I traded two crummmy pistols for a pre-lock Smith 629 with hammer mounted firing pin at a gun show around 2006. The firing pin broke while I was at the range one day... probably 2011 or 2012. I called Smith and received a call tag. The gun was back in my hands in about 2 weeks, without any cost on my part. Happy fella here.

    Ruger does.  And they are a lot older than 15 years old.

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  The inherent "Glockness" is why it only holds 6.  Plastic is great for gun frames, but lousy for gun magazines.  Glock refuses to make metal magazines, so their guns are always going to be wider than they need to be (or hold fewer rounds).

I remember when I tried to change the channel one time. They said" Uh-uh, I gotta watch my stories!".

LOL,  thanks for the kind words NP.   There are several bourbons I know of that aren't distilled in KY. Two of them specifically are Chattanooga and Belle Meade.   We get asked for them frequently and those people to a man thought they were from TN.  They are distilled in Lawrenceburg IN.  Not that in itself makes them bad.  Just they are not as the label suggests.  Read the fine print on the backside and they say they are distilled in Lawrenceburg. L'burg is more famous for a dirt racecar track than bourbon.   Chattanooga Whisky is working towards distilling in Hamilton County,  I  am not sure where they are with that,  And certainly they are not bad spirits because they come from north of the Ohio River.   What I do have concern for is the taste of these whiskeys.    Many distilleries are where they are because of their water source. When Chattanooga and Belle Meade start their thing in their respective locations they will not have the same water source as they have in Lawrenceburg IN. I think it will affect flavor. The Ohio River is not flowing through TN.    As an aside search out US Army activity in KY during the Civil War.  Basically their battle plan for dealing with rebels was going from distillery to distillery in KY.  They did not care about freeing slaves or stopping an insurrectionist army but rather stealing whisky.  The whisky trail was the same trail the Union army followed.   Be leary of bourbons from Bardstown KY too. Not that they are bad but these boutiquey distilleries are most likely part of the Evan Williams family of bourbons.  They come, they develop a following and then they go.   A lot if it is Evan Williams whiskeys in a different bottle with a different label.  As an example, I used to work for distributor that sold " Old Bardstown"  It was 101 proof bourbon.  Good stuff,  really it was.  We also sold a brand called "Johnny Drum"  101 proof bourbon.  Old Bardstown was the name of a race horse.  Johnny Drum was the name of a drummer in the CSA army. Both of these had a backstories on their name.  Both whiskys came from Bardstown, AKA Heaven Hill, AKA Bardstown KY.  Both whiskeys were exactly the same spirit.  I mean it was the same, just had different labels on the bottle. So beware of labeling.  Good bourbon if you ever see it.  I seriously doubt either are in the market any longer. Not that it matters.   Anyway that is your bourbon history lesson for tonight.

Sipping on an old favorite from the back of my bar tonight.  Blanton's.

I believe he said something like "he's still alive and I'm gonna make sure he stays that way".

I never charge a case with powder until the previous case has a bullet seated. That keeps distractions or memory issues from causing problems. I can walk away for days and I will never have to wonder where I am in the process and it is no slower. Step 1. Grab an empty, primed, case and drop the powder then seat the bullet. Step 2. See step 1

I did it last year and will be participating again this year. In my opinion your cardio doesn't have to be the best. Last year I only got up to running 4 miles at one time and had no problems from a cardio standpoint. The most we ran last year before coming to an obstacle was maybe 2 miles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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You may want to move back to TN.

No , not more cow bell ..... help me find the best price on a Thompson 1927 Deluxe with a 50 round drum ......

If you ever damage that Daymaker headlight, check JW Speaker for replacements.  I'm 99.999999% sure that JW Speaker makes those lights for HD based on appearance.  JW makes the same light design for a variety of applications and I ran them on my Wrangler in a larger size.

Very nice. They don't make them like that anymore (that i can afford)

  And you really think that 8 hour class and $115 is going to stop any of that?

YOUR NOT ALONE.  I'VE DONE THIS A FEW TIMES WHEN I SEE MONEY SITTING IN A GUN I DON'T USE. THEN I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO SELL IT.

Then there's the Ruger M77:

I have thought a lot about this as well, I sometimes have to go into bad areas. As much as I have thought as to what I would do I still do not know. I do keep my head on a swivel, drive around the building once to look for trouble and act on what I see. I have called the customer when I see what I think does not look right and let them know what is going on. It is a scary world, punks or thugs (what you call them) are my fear, some being so young and the group so large there is no way to tell what might happen. My advice, look close, drive around and look for "trouble". I wont get out of the car if I see more than 2 or 3 in a group. Leave the area as fast as you can, call me a scared y cat, I dont care, I want to wake up on this side of the grass.