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  1. So many years back, one summer night about 0300 I was patrolling a roadside park on the outskirts of town that was known for elicit activities. My windows were down and I heard a car wound tight coming down the highway by the park headed towards town. I grabbed my handheld radar and caught his speed as he approached at 118mph in a 45 zone. The car went by and I pulled out to pursue yet waited to turn on blues or siren until I could get closer. He kept up his pace and I had to call on all that Plymouth would give me. As I got within about 200 yards of the speeder I hit my blues about the same time a large cloud of smoke came out of the speeding car. The car coasted to a stop on the shoulder of the road and I pulled in behind. As I approached the car I saw and smelled a large pool of oil flowing out from under the front of the vehicle. He had obviously grenaded his engine on his old Oldsmobile. I contacted the driver who was a polite elderly gent who was somewhat distraught. When I asked why he was doing 118 in a 45 he stated that "I'm on my way to Hardee's to make the biscuits. I overslept and if I don't get there nobody knows how to make the biscuits and there won't be no biscuits." I asked if the biscuits were worth the cost of his engine. He said, " I took this job to supplement my SSI and it looks like I failed on both counts". I asked what he meant by both counts and he said he failed at the job and supplementing his income. So, I did the only thing I could do, I gave him a ride to Hardees so he could make the biscuits, code 2.5 for effect. I called a wrecker to take his car to a shop of a friend of mine who after hearing the story agreed to replace the engine with a used one without labor cost and he and I shared the cost of replacement. That gentleman made the biscuits at Hardees for 6 more years before he passed unexpectedly.
    11 points
  2. Hello to all and yes I am still alive and kicking. Got a text from MacGyver last night telling me folks were a little concerned because I have not been on for a awhile. Many of you know I had to put Darby down a while back and it hurt a lot but I had her cremated and she is here with Kasey now in urns on TV console. I knew I was having a few issues when I was in with her to have her put down and when I returned home my daughter took my BP and it was beyond a stroke level and it scared her so she called my doctor and my doctor told her what to do and with in a few hours it was dropping back to near normal. I have a new internet WiFi system installed in the house about that same time and about 5 days later we had a power outage in the area and it shot my WiFI so have to get the Wi Fi people out her to repair it and sometimes some company service is not not most speedy but got it up and working now. Thanks to all of you for your concern and it's nice to know you are missed when not around as often as usual. Doug aka Bersaguy P.S. Still looing for a new furry best friend!!!
    9 points
  3. Thanks, but we figured it was the least we could do considering how hard the old guy was trying to make ends meet and how committed he was to his "responsibilities". I still admire how concerned he was about the possibility of not meeting his responsibility to others rather than his personal loss. The lesson he taught us was far more valuable than the cost of a used engine.
    6 points
  4. That was a very nice thing for both you and your buddy to do.
    3 points
  5. Ok, Let me tell you about a funny police chase. About 40 years ago I was running radar on a state highway. The speed limit was 40. An old Pontiac drove past me at 92. I chased it for about 5 miles but his car was faster than mine and when I got to 120 he was still pulling away from me. I was about to call off the chase when I saw his tail lights about a mile ahead pull off the side of the highway. When I got there he was out of his car and sitting on the trunk of the car. I pulled in and got out thinking that this looked like a set up keeping my hand on my revolver and looking all around. Why else would someone run from you for 5 miles then stop when he was clearly getting away? As I walked up to his car, he said to me " I'd have got away if I hadn't run out of gas, wouldn't I?". I replied yes you would have, Now get off the car and place your hands on top of it.
    3 points
  6. He’s doing fine. Life is busy - and WiFi isn’t always reliable. He sure appreciates the thoughts.
    3 points
  7. M1 Carbines are elegant and just more funner compared to the heavy, ungainly, commie SKS’ (I own and enjoy both). I was hoping we’d never see that again.
    2 points
  8. I'd you want the M1, go with that. Buy once, cry once. If you opt to go a different route, what about an SKS?
    2 points
  9. We want you to wear a mask because you might be a carrier - even though there's no evidence that you actually have the disease. You do realize that the same "logic" is applied to gun-control, right? We want to take your guns away because you might use it on someone - even though there no evidence that you will. Also, I see so many people either not wearing the mask properly or it simply doesn't fit their face well enough to make the act completely useless.
    2 points
  10. Brand new Romanian PSL. Comes with correct brand new scope, and 500rds of 7.62x54. $2100. Bought it for collecting, but now may just get a custom AK built instead. Don’t need to sell, and this is about a $200 discount from what I paid. Thanks for looking!
    1 point
  11. You know, if the government recommended this level of mask, I would be more inclined to think maybe they were serious about protecting people. But as it is, well, there are reasons why many mask packagings have disclaimers.
    1 point
  12. I think the M1 Carbine is a much better home defense rifle than an AR. You have ballistics better than the .357 Magnum in a small, light, easy to use package. No real worries about over penetration and the muzzle blast is quite tame for a rifle. The Zombie Rifle was built just for that purpose. Its my primary home defense rifle.
    1 point
  13. Onc, when i was a little boy of around 4-5, i was on the other end of a fast speed police pursuit. I was at a bar with my alcoholic dad and uncle. They were inaside drinking and i was in the backseat of the car with my puppy. As we left the bar, my dad and uncle stopped and did some meanness, and i saw my dad whip some guys butt really bad. As we left there, a little while later the police started chasing us. This was in Soddy-Daisy Tennessee. IIRC< it was the old Hamilton County Sheriff's Office chasing us. I remember sliding from door to door in the back seat, thrilled to pieces. holding tight to my puppy as we crashed thru a sawhorse set up across a road. We pulled way ahead of the chasers and slid sideways into my grannys dirt driveway in the country. They bailed and ran for the woods. A few minutes later the cops got there and gave chase on foot but didnt catch them that time. I know this isnty a good story, but at the time, I was young and thought it was just grand! I was excited! lol.
    1 point
  14. 1 point
  15. When I was a teenager there was a common speed trap at the bottom of a big hill on a 30mph road. I rode my bicycle on the road a lot then and one day I passed by headed up the hill and saw the police car in the usual spot hiding behind a big subdivision entrance sign. Hmmmm... So I chugged up the hill and paused for a breather. I turned around and was sprinting as hard as I could go when I hit the top of the hill, probably just over 30 mph. I tucked in as best I could and blasted down the hill, past the cop. As I went by, I heard the siren give one blip. I looked back and no police car. Phooey. So I turned around again and rode back up to the police car. Excuse me sir, how fast was I going? You're gonna get yourself hurt. Nah, there's bigger hills around and I'm wearing my helmet. So how fast was I going? You know you have to obey the laws just like cars right? Yes sir, so was I speeding? I heard your siren so I thought maybe I got past 30. That's why I came back. Yeah, right. Go home kid. Aww c'mon... how fast...? I'm gonna give you a ticket if you don't leave me alone. You gave my mom one a few weeks ago. Why won't you tell me? Son... Fine. Party pooper.
    1 point
  16. What fear? I don't really care what you do or don't do. I just don't have a problem wearing a mask right now and I understand the reasons why they are asking us to do it. If you don't want to wear one then so be it. Greg said he didn't understand why he was being asked to wear one if he didn't feel sick and I was merely trying to point out why that is. I see a lot of those people too and they all look like redneck mouth breathers to me. I try to avoid them even during normal times. Maybe you'll enjoy this. My crazy aunt(a real life Karen) sent me this unsolicited message a few months ago.
    1 point
  17. https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/over-7000-scientists-doctors-call-covid-herd-immunity-end-lockdowns
    1 point
  18. I most often see mask wearers wearing them covering the chin, or hanging from one ear. This may make you guys feel better, but I think it is silly and childish. I guess logic and reason are lost arts.
    1 point
  19. Fine. I’ll wear the damned mask.
    1 point
  20. Just like the Hodge Twins say, I call it the Chinese virus because it comes from China . Yeeeaaaahhh.
    1 point
  21. Not a chase, but kinda funny story about speed limit enforcement. Many years ago I was stationed at Thule Air Base in northern Greenland, an arctic tundra place above the arctic circle. Anyway, no traffic toi speak of there, but the snow packed roads were dangerous so speed limit enforcement was really important as folks would often drive dangerously. Anyway, we only had one speed gun and it was often broken. When it broke we'd have to ship it to the states to get repaired. ANyway, all the Americans and Danes on base knew what the speed gun was and watched for us using it. They knew we didn't have the newer car mounted devices. Anyway, several times when the radar gun was down, I would set up at the popular speeding place and when i vehicle came by i thought was speedin g, I would hold my leather cased motorola portable radio out the window pointed at the vehicle. They would usually immediately visibly slow down, and those that didnt i would pull over and give them a verbal warning, lol.
    1 point
  22. His feelings of course.
    1 point
  23. What makes me responsible for your fear?
    1 point
  24. I've definitely heard plenty of bad reports on the Mini-14s, though the newer ones do tend to garner more favorable reviews. Unfortunately (this might get me kicked off the forum?!?) but I'm just not really into ARs. I know they have a ton of advantages, and can do a lot for a lot less, but I can't get stoked about 'em. My aesthetic vs utility quirk gets in my way a lot.. same with old vehicles, old guitars...etc etc
    1 point
  25. Greg, you must have been right by my buddy then. He's related to York and lives within a mile or so of his grave site and said he saw the entire thing. I'd say that's the most exciting thing to happen in that area in the last decade.
    1 point
  26. I've never been in a high speed pursuit...unless you count the time I was rolling along at about 20 on a dark dirt road, trying to get my pants up while not running into the ditch. Didn't help that the young lady was a fast dresser either.
    1 point
  27. It has still not been explained to me how I can spread a virus if I do not have said virus.
    1 point
  28. Welcome in. You got a great selection of guys to like you already here! You'll do fine.
    1 point
  29. First round on the new guy, make mine a .44 mag, welcome aboard.
    1 point
  30. Being a big fan of the M1 Carbine I’d say get one. I’m another “get an original” guy, but I also enjoy the history and authenticity and take care of the ones I have. If new is your thing, get a new one. It might have some kind of warranty. Just stay away from some of the later production Plainfield’s, Universal’s, and Iver Johnson’s, etc. They all started out building new Carbines out of surplus USGI parts, when that ended they started cutting corners with inferior parts.
    1 point
  31. I have an Inland and a Winchester. I highly recommend an original instead of a repro.
    1 point
  32. Welcome aboard!
    1 point
  33. My LGS, Cross Roads Firearms, has a new Inland for $799 right now. It's in Knoxville, at 5703 N. Broadway. I will through my 2 cents in on Ruger Mini-14s. I've owned two Ruger Mini-14s. I will not own another. One was a Series 180 and the other a series 181. Neither would hold a group worth a damn, once the barrel heated up. 15 rounds or so. was usually enough. Not even a good mag full. New ones may be better, I don't know. They are pricey too. Mags are outragously expensive. For the money you will spend on a Mini-14, you can go to Palmetto State Armory and buy one of their ARs, plus a bunch of mags and have a much better rifle. Or spend that money on a Ruger AR.
    1 point
  34. The Rock-Ola is one of the rarer M1 Carbines. Very collectible and desirable. If you want one, be prepared to spend big money. Two to three grand at least. If what you want is a Ranch Rifle, you might want to consider the original there as well. Nothing wrong with a good old lever action.
    1 point
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  36. I call that the crushed L4.
    1 point
  37. There is no way you came from my loins, when I get home I’m gonna punch your mama in the mouth.
    0 points
  38. The old Carbine can dress up pretty tacti-cool. This here is my Zombie Rifle.
    0 points
  39. Nice find. I all ways liked the idea of the polygonal rifling they put in those HK's. Its a slick method of improved gas seal on a jacketed bullet. I'm a FAL guy but certainly respect the STG off spring. Besides, if it had any flaws what so ever in its FCG, I wouldn't have morphed a 91 trigger cage in this G3 housing onto a RPD frame! Good Luck with it. Quality stuff...... not like the 3 Cetme kits I have that will role your eyes around
    0 points
  40. Oh, these boys looked as if they were really enjoying the ride.
    0 points
  41. I saw a guy push mowing his yard while wearing one of those a few weeks back. He ain’t from around here.
    0 points
  42. To be clear, I posted that to pick fun at all the people who feel their rights are somehow being violated by wearing a mask. I agree with you. People are selfish. That's really what it boils down to.
    0 points
  43. Bet they sell her a 710 cap while she’s there...
    0 points
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