Leaderboard

Not really...but not any worse either so I guess it's a plus. Still haven't heard a damn thing about her test results yet which is a PITA but oh well. She still has a mid grade fever that comes and goes. Fees great when it's gone and poopy (her words) when it returns. She is eating and sleeping well so that's a plus. I don't know what she has but she has something for sure. The waiting for an answer is the worst I guess...at least for me.

Who else enjoys a 5" Model 27?

Folks, I think that it's pretty obvious that more strict measures of "social separation" are coming and we can largely thank the people who have thumbed their noses at the government's request that we self-isolate. The writing was on the wall when you saw national news reports of idiots partying on the beach for Spring Break, or the local news where other idiots were specifically partying on Lower Broadway in Nashville despite the repeated statements by epidemiologists that such behavior would hasten the transmission of COVID-19 and contribute to the overwhelming of our hospitals. Just yesterday it made the news in western Kentucky that a church in Murray, KY had foolishly ignored federal recommendations against gatherings of 10 or more people. https://www.wkms.org/post/murray-church-says-visitor-tested-positive-coronavirus#stream/0 Now all of the people in that building who shook hands with, touched the same things as, and yes even breathed the same air as the infected person have gone into the surrounding community and touched and coughed-upon a countless number of other people and things. They've gone grocery shopping, hugged and kissed their families, stopped for gasoline at the convenience store, visited elderly friends, etc. Every contact and subsequent contact just adds to an exponentially growing web. One person touches another who each then go touch two more, and then those six go touch two more... I think this virus is a curse on people who just suck at math and who are too belligerent for anyone's good. And since we're incapable of self-quarantine, we can logically assume that the government will do it for us. If you don't understand the concept of flattening the curve, how many ICU beds would you say are in Nashville? Vanderbilt University Medical Center (not the Monroe Carroll Children's Hospital) has 481 "specialty care" beds according to this report. https://www.ahd.com/free_profile/440039/Vanderbilt_University_Hospital/Nashville/Tennessee/ You can research other hospitals here as well, but bear in mind that those specialty care beds are not necessarily all ICU. Specialty care is any ward that is custom-designed and staffed for patients with unique care requirements. The actual number of ICU beds is going to be less. If you look at the ever-changing data from the CDC, even the low-ball estimates of patients who will require ICU attention for 14+ days over the next 6-8 weeks would easily overrun the capacity of hospitals in the US. That's why federal and state governments are scrambling to purchase specific ventilators ahead of what they fear will be crushing wave of patients that require them, and an insufficient current supply to care for them. But... this is all probably overblown. Folks should just go lick doorknobs and french-kiss each other because the government told them not to. Don't tread on me, and all that. I'd expect to see some sort of curfews and further restrictions on local transit soon. How they'd enforce it is pretty easy, in my opinion: Roadblocks and patrol cars pulling you over to determine why you're on the streets. Valid excuses would likely only be that you're getting groceries, medicines or other essentials, or that you have a medical/familial reason. That's just my guess. I hope I'm wrong, but everything so far suggests that flattening the curve and spreading out the impact of the virus on hospital capacity is what will do the most good in lieu of a viable vaccine. And like I said at the top, we clearly can't count on people to do these things by their own volition.

1000 rounds received in the mail today.

I'd imagine every regular ailment is going to have people second guessing themselves. This is/was the time of year when people get a little bit sick and move on with their lives if we weren't in the middle of in a paradigm shift on such things. Hoping for the best with your daughter and everyone in the home and it's just a normal seasonal thing.

I know I love it!

Sound bar is an easy fix. I got a Bose Solo 15 after getting tired of a receiver and 6 speaker set ups. Bose Solo 5 is a fantastic version for the money. Mine has a "Voice" button that drops out most of the excess noise. Most have a one plug hook up, mostly optical, and plug in the wall and go.

Doesn't mean it's not happening.

Those 5" 29-5's are a thing of beauty and big bore magnum perfection.

Update: She was swabbed at Vanderbilt Walk In Clinic in Belle Meade at 8:30 this morning and told results will be in 2-3 days. I strongly suspect she will test positive. On the same subject, she is MUCH better this morning. We both take supplements to boost immune system and she upped her dosage when she started to get symptoms.

Mine is fine. Thanks for asking. She has not had symptoms since Monday. I was tested Wednesday because I ran a slight fever and have been living in a house that had a positive family member. I “should” have results today.

I'm not a betting man - but I'd be surprised if he makes it until the end of next week.

Just saying

The DNA sequence is public - and have been widely reported on. For example - the Financial Times did deep reporting showing no signs of genetic engineering and that the virus appears to have evolved naturally. I get it that most people aren’t geneticists, and don’t have the scientific background to understand a report like the above. I might suggest that the inverse is also likely true - that most people don’t have the scientific literacy to be able to speak intelligently about it originating from somewhere else, either. There’s an old line about every story needing a bad guy - and the administration is certainly doing everything they can do to label this “the Chinese virus” - but when you see conspiracy theories claiming that it originated somewhere else - maybe give it a critical look. If they’re trying to get you to shift your focus - what are they trying to shift your focus from?

We live right next to my kids' school. In our area in East TN schools are providing lunches TO GO for any kids that show up between certain hours. At ours, no need to leave the car. While we are not out of food, we just had our fridge die and lost a good bit of freezer stuff. We just got the replacement in today after waiting a few days, We got lucky we could get it delivered that fast., My wife has picked these up to limit her and the kids exposure while keeping fresh food coming in for them. If you have a need check in your area, Lots are doing it for every kid in the household (school age or not). I grew up on Free and Reduced lunches due to my parents' finances. I never complained about school food. Luckily my kids don't know what that is. I am still not too proud to make sure they keep variety and fresh food in their diet in these troubled times. Today's lunch

Hey folks. I'm not technically new since I've been around since 2013 I think. But I have recently started seriously producing custom leather holsters and I have just officially become a TGO Vendor. I have a small operation and no plans to do this full time, but I love making sturdy, safe, and well designed holsters and hope there may be some demand out here for them. I do not have many blue guns yet (holster making molds) but I will order any blue gun that a customer wants with no extra charge to the customer. I am asking $40-$50 per order right now, not including shipping. All transactions are handled through PayPal and I expect lead times to remain under 2 weeks. I receive payment first, then begin building or ordering the proper mold. Please reach out with any questions or comments. Happy to get more involved in our awesome firearms community! The holsters below are already spoken for, but are some examples of my recent work.

My youngest daughter has a condition that makes any injuries or sickness potentiality life threatening. We only have two hospitals in the area that can deal with the condition. The injection that keeps her alive on the way to the hospital can't be administered by anyone other than a me, my wife, or a doctor so ambulance trips are out. I know how you feel, but the flu is worse for kids.

I hope everything turns out great for all concerned.

Door Dash and Internet ordering are your friend if you need things. Heck, I even saw a local service that is shopping DollarTree for you if you want. Just be sure to get an unattended delivery. Spray it with Lysol (if you have any) and you should be good. While I love my freedom, use some common sense. That is where these people are lacking. I have to still go to work due to my employer setup. The rest of the family is home. I wash my hands well and avoid close contact with anyone or anything I don't have to. I don't want to expose them. If you are bored at home, play a card or board game, binge watch that 3 seasons of that show you have been meaning to catch up on, sleep, play with your kids, read a book, have a large romp of "adult time" or whatever. Being "BORED" is not excuse to expose yourself, your family, and whomever you come in contact with to the potential to be infected. I agree with David that we will see more restrictions. I just hope that giving that inch to flatten the curve will not end in the government using the chance to take a mile. If Martial Law or such gets declared things get real sketchy as to what can be done "for your own good." None of us want to face local PD or National Guard that have been tasked with securing an area. Just read about Katrina.

This is now Closed, Please be sure I have your shipping info unless you plan to meet me for pickup of your knifes, I will update this when I receive them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Tb2DUikKo6cldCR2IsUsGofhyWsrl7Lp Kahr Man Paid Triple GGG paid TN Hawk Paid AC3 Paid flyboy x8 Paid Mp5 Rizzo x3 Paid patrick0685 Paid abusfullofnuns x2 Paid Hi Power Paid GR8 Smiles X3 Paid Defender Paid

The sign seems to indicate that if you are open carrying you are ok.

Yeah, Fauci should know better than to tell the truth. Trump's litany of ignorant opining, misleading disinformation, political and press attacks, and outright lies over the last two weeks (too many to mention) have reached a new low, as they now directly affect the odds of mass death in my country. But of course I understand it's still mostly Obama's fault. - OS

I’m not participating in the crisis and have been on spring break vacation in Gatlinburg. Sales appear to be brisk at Smokey mountain knife works. I did pick up some .22 ammo but not out of need but due to the incredible price.

What supplements do you take?

Looks good. Have you made any Western Style Cowboy Belt/holsters?

Sec of State just said that China, Russia, and Iran have launched a disinformation attack on the US. It would follow that they would use a DDoS attack to slow down legitimate news sites. EDIT: It would also follow that you have many more people who are home and taxing the Internet capacity with increased throughput capacity that residences have now. They are not using the company's MPLS system directly.

https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/568948941.html

Nice work!

That's not going to be uncommon over the coming weeks. Businesses are going to be seeing a screeching halt to cash flow and that makes hard decisions axiomatic to a scary degree.

My 6-year old daughter announced this morning that her head hurts and her voice (throat) hurts. Granted, we go through this every Spring due to changing weather and seasonal allergies... but damned if it doesn't make my blood run a little colder just thinking about what else it could be. We're going to be monitoring her closely.

This was a rare bipartisan measure that was passed with unanimous consent - imagine that.

I will say this...there's a whole bunch of real insanity out there right now...so being paranoid is probably just a valid self defense mechanism. Stay safe folks.....

Where are you located? The Vanderbilt Walk-in clinics are conducting the test. I went to the Melrose location yesterday. It did take about 4.5 hours. If you go, go early. Yesterday they said they tested about 90-95% of the patients. With the symptoms listed and flight travel, I would bet they will test you.

Your wife needs to stay away from you and other people. Call your doctor immediately. Get tested and have your wife get tested. Do not go out in public until you talk to your doctor.

If she’s on with Vanderbilt, they ought to get her to the right place if they’re going to test. The state health department has a hotline for COVID-19 cases: 877-857-2945

Well this thread is a nest of paranoia. You guys should have a drink and load some mags. What will be will be.

They can tell you that but it is totally unenforceable. There are not enough cops, national guard, or active duty military in this country to stop people from getting about. The truth about numbers is one thing, most people will comply if ordered to stay home, but...tomorrow is the first day of Spring. I don’t know about the rest of you but East Tennessee hasn’t seen two warm sunny days in a row in months. People are going to start getting anxious and out.

I mean, this isn’t really a new position for me - but I’d be fine if some of these folks went to prison: https://www.propublica.org/article/senator-dumped-up-to-1-6-million-of-stock-after-reassuring-public-about-coronavirus-preparedness

Prayers for all who are being affected by this, whether by the illness itself or one of the side effects of it. The public in general is feeling the side effects to varying degrees, some more than others depending on their situation.

WOW makes me think how I'm in western-middle Tn and a little too close for comfort to the New Madrid fault line. Remember how Reelfoot Lake was made ?????

I have a rifle set-up for it, but I don’t have access to anywhere here that I can shoot over 328 yards. I wouldn’t start out with those “expensive to shoot rounds”, unless you have a reason for doing so. I’d start with the .308 Winchester. It can do 1000 yards and a bunch of low-cost practice ammo is readily available. Do you have somewhere to shoot? What is "long Range" to you?

At Fort Polk I frequently heard my DI say "smoke'em if you've got'em". Same applies to ammo today.

Remember? I still do in the summertime.

New shooters also may not realize that $35/box for Tula is a scam.

BTW...if you were truly short-sighted enough to wait til now...hop on PSA they are still dealing out the deals as they are probably my favorite company to buy from....your welcome you ill-prepared masses.. https://palmettostatearmory.com/ammunition/handgun-ammunition.html

Has Natchez started shipping to Tennessee? I remember when they wouldn't, so they have never been on my list of places to check.

I really thought Obama had taught us to be self sufficient. If you're not prepared I have no sympathy.

I think the NRA made a logical decision in the face of events unfolding, and threats on the horizon with regards to COVID-19. I also think WLP didn't need much prompting to extend his time in hiding, and could use this unplanned dwell time to circle some wagons and pull any number of shenanigans if the crisis affords him an opportunity. The may is a bureaucratic knife fighter if nothing else. The true losers are the businesses and workers of Nashville who will be struggling from not servicing this event and any others canceled. Times are going to get tough for those who own small businesses, and hourly workers that are the backbone of an urban workforce. Also. NRA members who will have to put up with WLP for a least a little while longer are losers in this too, but they've been stuck with him for quite a while, so a few more months won't be too impactful.

I’m going to hide the above post. I was hoping this thread wouldn’t go straight to conspiracy theory - simply because it will distract from needed focus to respond and prepare adequately. It’s worth noting that the Wuhan Institute was the first to identify and upload the DNA of the virus last year for public study. And, the Financial Times has published peer reviewed epidemiology studies showing no genetic mutations - meaning the strains of this virus have evolved naturally and have not been modified/weaponized in a lab.