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Another problem is the loss of farmland and the maximization of use of remaining farmland.  Quail like places like fence rows and there are not as many fence rows as there used to be, plus we farm as close to the fence rows as we can.  Another big problem is there are a lot more birds of prey such as hawks than there used to be and they will kill out quail populations in quick order.  A friend of mine owned a quail hunting preserve and I've watched the hawks destroy his populations.  As in swoop down on a covey in cover and kill every bird in the covey, it's frustrating to watch.  It also seems there are more predators than there used to be.  It's sad, it's been years since I've jumped a covey while squirrel or rabbit hunting, used to occur pretty regular.

  That is some sound wisdom right there!  I will be reusing that if you don't mind.  Sounds like your pappy was a smart man.

9 years now for me.

I feel silly for going halfway across the state and attending the dinky rally in Nashville, sounds like the Maryville rally was much more productive.  Unfortunately I had a family obligation in Nashville and was unable to make it to the Maryville event, wish I could have been there.

Just got home from a Nashville to Knoxville motorcycle ride.  I'm not going to complain about weather in February that is nice enough to ride in.  Got a ride in to  Savannah, Ga last month as well, so far it has been a decent winter.

Welcome!  We used to be neighbors,  I will be moving back to Blount Co. next month but on down 129 closer to 411.

You are on the right track JMR, social media is crutial.  I know a lot of folks on here don't like social media but that is the easiest way to get the word out about things like this.  Next time I will be creating an event and sending it to everyine I know.:-)

Ok I admit it, I really suck at estimating attendence so I stand corrected on my liberal estimate :)  Nimrod, you did a great job! I liked the angle you worked, I've never noticed that there is that much corelation between gun righs and civil rights.  Hope, you stick around here!   On the militia isue, my dad and I have been discussing this all day and we find many pros and cons. All of the representitives of the militias stated that it was not their goal to overthrow the government or anything radical like that. They stated that their goal is to be an avenue for people like us to unite to preserve our rights that the government is trying to take away. For me I'm going to have to spend a lot more time researching about militias before I can take a stance on that matter. At this point in time I think that there is a possibility that militias are not necessarily a bad thing.   Looks like Knoxville was well represented!   Special thanks to WSMV News channel 4 for focusing their whole segment on the dingaling that showed up with the AR and not giving any attention to all of the law abiding citizens that made a good peaceful demonstration. 

I would have estimated the turnout in the 300-400 range.  A few speakers had very good things to say.  Good overall experience, this needs to be a reoccuring event and we need to get more people out and we need to be more organized.

Not old enough to experience the pre nanny state.  My first girlfriends dad had an old Western Auto single shot .22 that sat in a corner.  Once I was trusted there I was instructed to use it to shoot all squirrels on site.  I remember that being a very sweet shooting gun and I never remember missing with it.  I've kept my eyes open for one like it every since.

I continue to ride and am always keeping an eye out for those trying to kill me.  "I'm glad your phone call is more important than my life a**hole!"  Our speed limits are dumbed down to accommodate the lowest common denominator.  The Autobahn has a similar fatality rate as US interstates, the catch is if you crash you are likely to die, over there you drive and only drive, Europeans don't understand why American cars have cup holders.   Unlike gun ownership operating a car is a privilege not a right.  In a heartbeat I would support legislation to make driving tests rigorous but up or do away with speed limits.  It takes me about 3 hours to drive to my parent's place.  If there were no speed limits I could make it in an hour and a half, safely.  Speed limits, you are wasting time thanks to stupid people. 

There are so many variables when it comes to insurance.  If you have BCBS you probably have a pretty decent policy.  It won't hurt to comparison shop but don't just look at the price, look at what you are getting as well.  Pay attention to what each policy will pay towards surgeries and whatnot.  Take into account any potentially dangerous activities that you participate in.     Take myself for example.  A few years ago I had what I thought was a decent policy.  I had a motorcycle crash and got to test the insurance.  Turned out that my insurance only covered about 60% of my associated medical bills leaving me with a fortune to pay out of pocket.  Looking back I would have paid another $20 a month to have more coverage, which I decided that I didn't need when I purchased my policy.  Look at it like this, I know they are taking a chunk out of your paycheck for insurance, but if you have a good policy that $360 a month could mean the difference down the road of bankrupting your self versus being financially secure should you or your wife be involved in a serious accident.     You could come out ahead now but if curtain climbers and old age are in your future $360 a month for health insurance will look like a deal. Check out some competing policies and let us know what you find out.

I'm with you here Dave.  I don't have any guns that I'm not supposed to have, I can say undoubtedly that every piece I own is not stolen.  However, years ago I had a pistol stolen from me that I eventually got back.  2-3 years ago I got pulled over in Anderson County for rolling a stop sign.  Deputy ran my serial numbers and told me to have a nice day, said he appreciated me informing him and didn't write me a ticket for the traffic violation.  I didn't mind him running my numbers because I have nothing to hide and cops that do this will get more stolen guns back to their rightful owners. 

  This one was a Yuasa that I got at Mountain Motorsports.  I over paid for it but they kept my bike for 4 months for warranty work and killed the factory battery that was in it.  BTW it was more the fault of Suzuki Warranty than it was MMS for it being 4 months.  If anyone is considering buying a Suzuki Factory Warranty I can say that the $500 I have spent on it has saved me about $6,000 so far, I did however have to spend multiple hours on the phone and present my own service records after the dealer (Not MMS) recorded my mileage wrong between services and voided my warranty.  Only time I have ever had to threaten legal action against someone to get satisfaction.  But yes, I failed to put it on one of the 5 battery tenders that I have sitting in a box somewhere.

I would attend but I' headed to Nashville to attend the rally at the Capitol and will not be back in time. 

I'm going to be there for sure.  About to head to Nashville.  Remember what Hickok said, if you bring a sign, make sure all of the words are spelled correctly or you will wind up on the news.  It also will not hurt to take a shower and look presentable.  Let's show the public that we are regular, well educated people, not a bunch of redneck hillbillies.  I think I should be able to accomplish this feat for a couple of hours anyway.

Went out Sunday on a bike I haven't had a chance to start in a couple of months.  Battery was dead as could be and wouldn't take a charge.  Only had it 14 months.  Battery from the factory lasted 4 years.

  Hey he needs the pardoned felon vote to win his third term. 

Piers Morgan and his advocacy is one of the best things that pro gunners have going for them right now.  I think that the majority of America sees him for the clown that he is.  In the long run I can only hope that he will hurt the gun control movement due to his incredibility.

Nice looking weather end of next week, I may ride my motorcycle into Nashville Thursday, hang out with friends for a couple days and head back to K-town on Friday or Saturday.   Those that are going, any interest in meeting up for breakfast/coffee before hand?

I'd like to come out if I'm free.

Unless you have a bunch of extra time on your hands, plenty of money for lawyers, and possibly a good connection with the good ole boy network I wouldn't try it. You are just asking for trouble. 

Very impressive, I would be embarrassed to shoot against her.

Never knew that was there, I used to rip up and down the Sherwood side of Monteagle and turn around at Cunningham's, which was a scary place in itself. I've seen a couple of them on the Dragon with decent riders and was really amazed at their ability, they don't start dragging hard parts as quickly as the bikes the "chap wearers" ride as you put it.

Not a big cruiser guy but I really like these.