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  1. I only track my wife.  She is fully aware and has no problem with it. She has no sense of direction and has been lost several times even with gps.

    I get her on the right track or turned around by looking at her location on the map and giving her directions on the phone. 
     

    Another thing to consider for family members is have them set up next of kin notifications on their phone.  Specifically iPhones have crash notifications that can be set up so you will know if your loved one have been in accident. 

  2. I used to be surrounded by farms.  All are gone now. Replaced by subdivisions. Down the road the rest are gone to development for business and more subdivisions. 
    Progress they call it.  Not in my book I hate the  added noise and traffic. 

  3. 58 minutes ago, monkeylizard said:

    Obviously looking for something like these. Just wondering if they're a total waste of money or not.

    https://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-night-vision-nvx700-monoculars.html

    https://www.opticsplanet.com/x-vision-2-0-pro-digital-night-vision-binoculars.html

    I have  a Yukon nightfall 344 monocular gifted to me by my wife a few years ago. I believe it is barska made. It is useless for night vision or anything else.  And like all Yukon barkska products the outer coating has become sticky. 
    A Spotting scope Yukon barska made had  good optics but also cheap outer coating broke down and became  sticky over time.

    Maybe they are wonderful now days. Who knows? 
    I think to get decent quality you would have to spend over a few grand maybe quite a bit more.

    There is a cheap Yashica brand night vision binocular being pushed as a kick starter now on FB. Of course the ads show it as clear with wonderful night vision. I am somewhat skeptical. 
     

    Popular Mechanics has a list

    https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoor-gear/g42804755/best-night-vision-goggles/

  4. I like jackery power supplies. I have the 240 and a small one to charge cellphones . 
    Also like ecoflow have the Ecoflow delta 2 1024 w. I have tested it and it’s runs my refrigerator easily. 
    Have two 100w renergy solar panels, cables and adapters. 
    Have one of the smaller champion gas generators. 
    Have a small 20ft camper trailer right now. Sometimes I think about switching to lightweight truck camper like Capri Cowboy or rooftop tents.

     

  5. On 2/3/2024 at 3:48 PM, TennesseeCamper said:

    Ok apparently sale has ended. 
    Admins may delete this post. 
     

     

    I was wrong the sale is back on. I bought the 6PXPRO during this sale a few days ago. It was shipped directly from SureFire by fedex. 
    I hadn’t bought a new SureFire in forever. I like this for a good all round nightstand or edc light.  Now go buy a pouch or carrier for it.

  6. 12 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

    I should have been more clear in my statement above.

    They manufactured the military contract knives here in the states.  I expect winding down the GWOT had an impact on those contracts - I could look them up I guess - but it's not worth it.  Like Colt and so many others - when you depend on the .gov for paying higher than normal processes for a product - you're likely going to have a hard time getting by when those contracts end.

    Most of their folders went overseas years ago.  I remember specifically the outcry in the knife community when they got the rights to produce the RAT folders and did them in China.

    It's a shame, I guess.  I hate it that those folks lost their jobs.  But - I can't find any tears for the company or the private equity folks who cashed out.

    The rat 1 and 2 folders are made in Taiwan at least the blades were and they are darn good.

    I regret never buying one of the M9 bayonets because they were US made and highly rated. 
    I have the SP 10 marine raider and the massive SP53 chopper US made and bomb proof, the survival knife I have from the army. 
    For anyone that  wants one of these there is some stock at different vendors but it is dwindling. 
     

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  7. 5 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

    They're moving from New York state to Virginia. Most likely due to NY's ridiculously high taxes.  I just don't see a down side there. 

    I am not so sure about that. They weren’t bought by a manufacturer they were bought by an outdoor wholesaler. There is so far no evidence that they will reopen in Virginia. The employees packed up there tools on the last day and either found new jobs or went looking for employment. If they were actually moving the company wouldn’t they try to retain some of the employees?

  8. 31 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

    I guess Ontario was an “American company” in principle - but you’d have to stretch to really call It that.  To my knowledge pretty much every knife they made was outsourced to China years ago.

    Now, there are some Chinese producers that are making decent production knives for cheap - and Ontario lost all their margin.

    That's a game you’ll never win  

     

    Every Ontario I bought was US made.  They produced a lot of survival knives and bayonets for the military. The 56 employees they let go in New York probably felt they were working for an American Company. 
      Yes I do know all overseas production is cheaper and they pay their employees way less. 
    I agree it’s hard to fight low margins and bigger profits from offshore manufacturing. 
     

  9. https://ontarioknife.com/

    They say it’s sold and moved to Virginia no sign yet that they are back in business.

    https://www.knifemagazine.com/ontario-knife-co-sold-56-employees-to-lose-jobs/

    I hate to see American companies sold off and moved to China , not sure if that has happened to Ontario but I think it’s likely.

    Camillus, Old Timer, Shrade and many more were closed and their name moved to China when you see them just know they aren’t the brands you knew years ago. 

    Now I know some good knives are made coming from China, I even own a couple. I just wish we could keep some brands on American soil. 

     

  10. 12 hours ago, Omega said:

    Yea, about a 10 mile track right through Clarksville, 3 deaths last I seen, and a bunch of homes and businesses damaged.

    Our neighborhood was spared. But west  right behind my house that area is still without power. I can hear the generators running. Immediately east of us on tiny town was hit pretty bad and south of us as well.  I am not going out on the roads unless absolutely needed.

    Work crews and first responders are working hard to help people and restore power, they don’t need any unnecessary traffic or looky loos. 

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  11. Trying to get back home this evening driving back from Alabama. I was shocked at how messed up tiny town was power poles knocked over or snapped like match sticks. Gave up trying to get through tiny town went back to to Trenton road and went down Hazelwood road debris all over the place of course power and street lights were out. Headed north on need more saw a house that had been obliterated siding hanging from power line like tinsel my heart sink, it was very sad. 3 reported dead in the Britain springs road area now. 
    My thoughts and prayers are for all those in Tennessee who haves suffered the wrath of these tornadoes. 

  12. On 11/8/2023 at 12:05 PM, Alleycat72 said:

    I've lost a bit of weight this year a the last 5 are killing me. In the Last 3 days I've done 20 miles on foot and 3 hours on the waight machines. I do a minimum of 35 miles every 2 weeks period. Gym on off days. On work days I'll do 120 push ups and 150 arm curls with two 25 lib dumbbells. Work days will sometimes get a 3 mile walk when I get home. I work 12 hours days, but only 80 hours per two week period, so I get as many off days as work days. I try and kayak at least 10 mile every 2 weeks.  

    I had a system of eating that was working until now. Day 1 = 650 cal, day 2 = 850 cal, day 3 = 1000-1050 cal, day 4 =1250 cal, and day 5 = 1750 cal. After day 5 I started over. I've gotten to the point I can't jeep it up. By day 3 I get dizzy and start eating. It ends up being a 2300 cal day. My calorie intake is anywhere between 1250 and 2000 cal a day now. The majority of the days being in the 1700-1900. 

    I'm 5' 9" 180 now. I've always felt my best at 174-175, but I just turned 50. Am I being unrealistic? I do feel stronger and healthier now than I did when I was 25. I just want that 175 damn number. LOL

    Definitely not eating enough. You need a balanced diet with goals and ability to track your progress.  I have had good results with the app MyFitnessPal. 
    I will say you made tremendous progress and I know it wasn’t easy.
     I found by setting goals and sticking to it, I was able to loss weight and keep it off using MyFitnessPal.  
    I would also say that the last five pounds is probably the hardest.  

  13. First time I had the grilled lamb chops was in a Greek restaurant in Nurnberg Germany really good. I always ordered them after that. 

    A new Egyptian restaurant recently opened near us and I am looking forward to trying it. 

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  14. 2 hours ago, MacGyver said:

    damn avocado oil that all the hipsters rave about doesn't season my cast iron worth anything.

    I am sorry a I can’t help but comment on this I know it’s thread drift or whatever. 
    I just stripped an old lodge Dutch oven and a grill pan with oven cleaner. Reseasoned  in the oven with coconut oil.  Don’t know yet how it will do but sure did stink during the seasoning. 
    My mom always used crisco to season and maintain her cast iron.  I am sure she knew best. 
    “thread drift off” …

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  15. 2 hours ago, crc4 said:

    Now in Gaza, the 'humanitarian' ambulances with the Red Cross emblem are being used to transport terrorists. 

    Such an honest and peaceful lot of murderers, aren't they?

     

    A common tactic by many in the area over there. Painting Red Crescents on all kinds of vehicles clearly being used for anything but medical aid. 

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