ReeferMac

They made alcohol illegal, the mob got rich. They make weed, coke, and all kinds of other stuff illegal, the cartels are rich (is 'cartel' spanish for 'mob'? Dunno...) If people want it, they're going to get it. Doesn't matter what it is, ask any hooker you meet! - K

Heck, I'll host everyone out at Oak Ridge if you like? They've got out to 200 yds on the Rifle Bench Rest range! - K

I have a B.A. and 20-years of experience working with computers in the Print-biz (Prepress wizard extroirdinaire for you industry folks). Avg. job now pays 12-13/hr., you're lucky if you find 15 (was 20-25 when I gradumicated in 96) With my CDL-license I'm earning easily 300/wk. more, and just got a promotion after a little over a year on the job (granted, my degree probably helped there, but wasn't a requirement). That's got me ALMOST back to where I was 15 years ago when printing was a well paying 'craftsman' job. And the kicker is, when I was 22 I was offered a sponsorship into the plumbers union. Would probably be 6-figures had I taken that, but noooo, I wanted to put my degree to use. - K

Welcome. Have the M&P 9C as my EDC as well. Love it. - K

I heard last night that the kid who was 'lost' in the National Park up there was hunting Ginseng (how he got lost!) I've ordered seeds, but never found any on my property. Would make a nice 'retirement fund'! - K

I concur, gotta try before you buy. I'd be happy to host everyone out at our property, or ORSA! I also wouldn't shy away from 20-ga. Though Oma's a tough Kraut, the lighter load performs well enough, and means you can stay at the range longer. - K

Muchas Gracias Senior! I drive one on Kingston Pike several times a week and always paranoid. No more! Thanks. - K

Do you have a reference for said statute? Would love to keep that handy (I do a lot of driving)! - K

LOL! Prolly shouldn't, but.... Couple months ago on my way home from work (noonish), the traffic on I40 was typical. For some reason folks here don't understand the purpose of the "passing" lane, which is rather infuriating, so.... I slipped over a couple to the right, punched it, and saw the guy as I was moving over (sweeeeet looking undercover white Charger, but I'd digress). Blue's came on, safely over to the shoulder I went. Car in park, keys on the dashboard, windows all rolled down. Gentleman was from the sheriff's dept. working interdiction looking for drugs, etc. Pleasant exchange, paperwork was all in order, I received a written warning for 85 in a 55, have a nice day. GOD BLESS TENNESSEE!!!! - K

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As a former Yankee myself, welcome! I spent the last 20-years bopping around outside Roch-cha-cha. Finally saw the light! - Kevin

Muchas Gracias Senior!

Can you share the recipe? That sounds good! - K

I hear the plug-in models take care of the 'stamina' problem. - K

I had a landscaping client back in the great white north that used ultrasonic speakers (on a motion sensor) to keep deer out of their garden. Said it was rather effective (and hardly noticeable unless you were up close trimming their hedges.... ) - K

Yeah, was thinking the same thing? Not to knock the store, but I know substantial safes cost a substantial sum.... you'd think they'd throw in a couple bucks worth of material for an 'underlayment' in your installation fee? - K

M erry friggin Christmas!!!!! That's great. Very generous. Or my co-worker used to say... mrry crimmus!! - K

I share 2 property lines w/ TWRA public-accessible wildlife area's (bowhunting permitted). I can't even find the border in some cases, but yes, signs do get expensive! - K

LOL! I've got 3-4 you can harvest right now! Every Sunday morning I spook them out of my orchard. Bastards did a number on my apple tree's. I've taken a few pop-shots at them (not really trying to hit), but after what they did to my apple's... They hardly even spook anymore. Going to start practicing w/ my pistol at 50 and 75 yds... (or bring the AR one morning). - K

I haven't tried the 3 sisters. I've read about it, but frankly figured the beans and squash would block too much of the light from getting to the corn! I researched some and apparently it's not uncommon (getting blown over/down). Leaving it alone often times it will still produce (who knew?!) I lost a bunch earlier (along w/ most of my quinoa), but this second round of storms took out probably half what I had planted. Hope it's not too late, but I put the rest of my Peaches-n-cream in where the potato's were (harvested the first of those 3-4 weeks ago). Hey, maybe I'll till up the corn patch and plant some more taters! - K

I lost about half my corn this last storm we had. It's the 2nd time. Some of it gets blown over, some flat out breaks, falls down, and crushes whatever's underneath! Pissed, the dent corn was about 9-feet tall and just starting to tassle! - K

Thanks Leroy. Canoe-worthy? How fast is the current? I may put in up-stream, but I'm too dang old to paddle upstream very far or very strong, LOL! - K

LOL! Gotta find a thurs. to ply Watts Bar! I'll get the minnows and show you a great Donut Shop we've got in town. - K

Thanks! Sat. pics make it look kinda small for boats and jetski's, I just hope there's a few bass in there. Make that $34 license worth it! - K

Will be camping w/ the Family at David Crockett's Birthplace State Park next week which is right on the Nolichucky River (riverside campsite, too.) Any advice for plying those waters? What are conditions like? Muddy/Rocky? Fast river or slow? Worms and a bobber? What kind of fish are in there? Thanks! - Kevin