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I didn't hide it but bit I did lose it. I had a nice Jawbone Bluetooth headset. Ended up losing it and considered it lost for a few years. Ended up finding it eventually in a suit jacket that I wore to my cousins wedding the few years prior. Still worked but the battery would not stay charged long enough to actually use. Was such a good feeling though to put my hands in all the pockets and unexpectedly find it. WooHoo! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  Well it sorta made me think you might be on crack;)

WooHoo!   Found a Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed (well, two of them) at an antique store. I paid ~$9 for both of them and gave one of them to a buddy. 1964 dated, it looks like this:   http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Gillette_Flare_Tip_Super_Speed

  That would be "you're" instead of "your".

[quote name="MacGyver" post="1149506" timestamp="1400274346"]I'm going to have to give a safety razor a whirl. Though, if I'm being honest, while I HATE the cost of refills on my multi-bladed Gillette Fusion - I can run one for at least a month. I shave every morning, and I would wager that I've not changed a blade with less than 6 weeks on it in years. Maybe I have tough skin or a soft beard (I don't think either of these are true), but it takes me a good while to feel the need to change a blade. I don't know what I'd do if I felt like I had to change a Gillette blade every few shaves. I've never had suicidal thoughts, but thinking about the cost of that might push me towards the edge. I guess at the end of the day I'm just cheap.[/quote] Well it is hard to beat $0.10 to $.20 a blade. Use will depend upon factors of course but probably a week in many cases? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      Well, I used roughly 100 pack of Feathers and always ran it at 10. If I took my time I would not cut myself, but the flipside is that it never produced quite the perfect shave. But it wasn't as scary or bloodthirsty as many people make it out to me.

When my wife and I purchase a house someday what I would love to do is take some quality wood and make a "shelf" that has about 3/4" holes drilled all the way down it. Stain the wood to match the bathroom and then keep a set of my favorite razors on display out of the way. We will see someday what the Wife thinks about that idea... :shrug:

By the way, here are my razors: (I know longer have the black handled tech)

I've thought about getting either it or the Vision, but I've read that the head is so bulky it prevents getting under the nose well. My 39c Slant gets here today. I suppose I'll give it a try. Sorta excited about it and also sorta scared about it (mainly that I'll regret paying $50 for it when you can pick up nice vintage razors for $5 typically at the right shop).

[quote name="Oh Shoot" post="1149454" timestamp="1400259327"]There are folks who swear that keeping a blade submerged in shallow container of various stuff between shaves prevents the minute rust that makes it dull more quickly. Usually mentioned: mineral oil, baby oil, olive oil, and alcohol. - OS[/quote] I thought that would work. My blade actually rusted in the highest proof alcohol I could find. I completely submerged it though so who knows? Would like to get some of that blue liquid barbers use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[quote name="frankmako" post="1149386" timestamp="1400238138"]in today world it is best to shop around using the net before buy anything. money is hard to come by and my money tree in the backyard die last week.[/quote] That's too bad! Thankfully though a buddy of mine is a money tree supplier and I can get you another one on the cheap. I can get you one in seed form for under $500. A small sapling will generally run $899. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  Oh I believe you, I have just never personally seen steel cased 7.62 or .225/5.56 at any Walmart at attractive bulk prices competing with online sales.

I have honestly never seen Walmart being the cheapest on steel cased stuff. Local Walmarts rarely have it and when they do it seems quite a bit more than online shipped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[quote name="JWC" post="1149089" timestamp="1400167834"]How much privacy does a 4' fence provide? :hat:[/quote] More privacy than a 3' but less that a 5'. If you are a dwarf or a hobbit it is all you need, really. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  Thanks! I know that so many people love their Jeeps but wasn't sure how much life a well maintained one would be expected to have. I've already cringed at the thought of halving or worse my MPG. Had my first vehicle not been an SUV I probably would be fine with the Fusion, but I just find myself wanting an SUV so badly and the Jeeps have always intrigued me.

So I have been wanting a Jeep for a while, I just do not want to pay for new Jeep pricing. A coworker with whom I have no reason not to trust has a Jeep that he is potentially getting rid of because he is getting a Tundra. He was talking in the $4,500 range. This is what he sent me:   2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 60th year anniversary edition V-8 4 WD 175,000 Miles 2" SkyJacker Lift Kit Thule Basket Roof Rack Cold Air Intake system BF Goodrich Mud Terrain Tires Two tone interior Wood Grain Rubicon Jeep Wheels Entire new suspension Entire new front end Serviced Regularly Tons of upgrades, you could sell the wheels and tires for $1500 Problems. Two Rust Spots, just needs some filler in them. Check Gauges Light comes on randomly. That's just a sensor, The person I bought it from, actually has a new sensor. When we talk I can tell you more, but in a nut shell, I wouldn't be afraid to get in this thing and go to California. It's a great vehicle I can tell you more when we talk. Just let me know after you talk to your bank and such....   KBB puts it at about $3,555 in "good" condition but they are failing to account for things like new suspension, front end, etc. Since this is a quite used vehicle if I try to go for it I will probably have my mechanic take a look at it even if it costs a bit. This would become my primary vehicle for to/from work and travel. I would want it to be reliable. We had talked about this in a previous post but if possible I will be getting rid of my 2012 Ford Fusion. If I could get rid of it for what it is worth (roughly $13,000), I could apply that extra money (I owe less on the vehicle) and come out practically debt free after I took some of my cash and put with the extra. That would eliminate a $230 debt payment a month for the Ford. I know gas will be more that what I'm paying now but $230 is a lot of gas and also can be a lot of repairs unless it is a money pit. I'd like to set that $230 asside for a few months to buildup a $2000 vehicle repair fund.   Thoughts?

The Semogue 830 is a great boar brush. The consensus on Badger and Blade is that a quality boar brush beats a cheap badger brush. Semogue and Omega make good brushes. Personally I am interested in the Weber U.S. Made razors. They are solid stainless. Also we have "Above the Tie" razors made in TN, but they are generally $200-$300 for a stainless razor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nobody gets hurt = funniest thing all month Somebody gets hurt = tragedy By the way, someone is claiming this is an eyewitness's photo: Supposedly the kids fell at around 15 feet but then the house turned into a kite.

  The thought of slicing open my jugular, and the added necisity to keep the edge maintained, are why I have not given it a try. I would like to go to a barber for a shave sometime though.   As far as what I purchased, I "splurged" because I had been wanting to do that for probably about 2 years. I could have just continued using a $20 vintage Gillete, picked up a cheap puck of soap, ordered the razors, and ordered a new brush if needed. $20 for the razor, a few bucks for soap (Vander Hagen at the drugstore is actually pretty good glycerin soap for about $2), $18 or so for the 120 razors, and $24 for the new brush if needed. $64 intital startup, then you should be around $25-$30 a year for blades and soap. You could go cheaper than that (blades can be found $10/100 and if you order the soap in bulk you can get it cheaper). Definetely look into it!       Well that probably would not give the desired results!

A little backstory:   For years I've been using an old Gillete DE Safety razor. Well, a friend convinced me to try a Braun Series 7 790c. I tried it for about a week. Using it, in my opinion, is unenjoyable and frustrating. It would give a close shave, but I have to go over each area many times because it is so unpredictiable in which hairs it will cut on which pass. Perhaps it is just technique, but I was quite dissatisfied.   Fast forward until yesterday, I decided to treat myself to some new DE gear! Merkur 39c (German Made Safety Razor, Slant Bar) [120] Crystal DE Blades (Israeli) Semogue 830 (Portuguese Brush, Boar Bristle) Colonel Conk Stand Proraso Pre/Post Shave Cream Proraso Shaving Cream Eucalyptus Proraso Shaving Cream Sandalwood Proraso Aftershave Lotion Now, this is my first "new" Safety Razor. So far I've only used vintage razors, many people claim that the old razors are much higher quality than new ones dependent upon which ones you get. I think potentially next month I am going to get one of the stainless Weber Razors that is made in USA! They only produce in batches and are sold out now.   The blades I have used before. I remember being quite satisfied with them. I just got through using a 100 count pack of Feathers. Were they sharp? Yes, but they are not as dangerous as everyone claims as long as you are careful and take your time/use proper technique. The Crystals are not as sharp but I think honestly produced a better shave for me.   The brush I have been using for a number of years (probably around five). It has almost seen its time come and go so I ordered another. It is losing bristles quite badly and once I had to reglue the knot into the base. I have not used a stand before so I just kept the brush in the mug. I think doing so caused moisture to damage the brush sooner than it would have normally degraded. So I figured I would buy another like brush since the first one worked so well over the years.   The stand was just the chepest decent looking stand I could find. As stated above, it should cause the brush to last longer since it hold it in a better, drier position.   The Pre/Post Shave cream is nice! I've used it before, it really makes your face feel nice and tingly. Expensive for the quantity, but I am going to compare results between this and something like EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) or Coconut Oil.   The Proraso Eucalyptus cream I have used before. Granted, they have slightly changed the formula since then but it should not be too different. I usually use a puck of soap but change it up to a cream sometimes because it is different.   The Proraso Sandalwood cream I have never tried but my Wife loves Sandalwood so that is a plus. Good reviews, I hope I like it.   The Proraso Aftershave lotion is something I have wanted to try for years but never got around to ordering it. I hope I like it but I think I will try imitating it with eucalytus and menthol oils in perhaps an alcohol or witch hazel base. It would be much cheaper if made at home, I just hope I can replicate it decently well.   Now, shaving with a safety razor is supposed to save you money. Or, at least, it has the potential to. But then you go and find all sorts of brushes and razors, soaps and aftershaves, blades and mugs, etc. Wetshaving is like turning shaving into a hobby. Using the Braun was like turning it into a chore.   So, the only thing that was a difficult decision was the Merkur. For those with DE experience, what razor do you use and why? If you have never tried DE shaving, I highly suggest you give it a try. How do you shave?   P.S. I have always wanted to try a straight razor I just have not worked up my nerves to try it. Someday I will!

Think about how many people wear FBI, TBI, etc shorts, jackets and hats. Not an issue until someone goes around acting like LEO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow. That may just convince me to step into the NFA world. Really awesome for AAC to do it. What pros/cons do you see for this can? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just a little side note, there are tools that you could take benefit of that simply surveys. Just saying. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  If I get one I think I will primarily program it with as many local Fire/Police/Utility channels as possible as well as using it for the weather function. It will essentially be a handheld scanner because I dont' have a HAM license and will not chance transmitting without a license. However, does someone have in mind a great scanner (recieve only) that will cover a broad range of frequencies, recieve WX, and have all the features you would want in a handheld scanner for emergencies?   I plan on getting a UV-5R and then someday a higher quality handheld but I also want my HAM license someday too.

    The Baofeng UV-5R should be $33.68 with Prime Shipping. That's shipped and sold by Amazon.com. My research has shown that virtually all UV-5R's are functionally the same, the different "models" just designate small cosmetic differences. The UV-5R is supposed to be compatible with more of the accesories, some of the "newer" models supposedly do not work with the epanded battery packs and stuff.   I should just order one and get it over with, I just haven't got around to it yet. I would very much like a radio with WX alerts, but I think the UV-5R is a great starting point to get into it.