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I have Directv, and their "on demand" works ok, but I seldom use it as I usually record the show sometime during the early morning hours so I don't have to mess with it. It has not always downloaded the entire show at times, so... I'm not too keen on watching TV on PC/tablet, etc., either. Can only watch a few utube's and my eyes get tire pretty quick.

From the ads I've seen on the new ST show, it's going to on their "all access" app or program which is not free but not sure. Only the premier is going to be "broadcast" over the air.

Yeah, I got a flyer/survey in the monthly electric bill a while back, seems like the local co-op might get into the wi-fi biz. LOL

Not any real difference with Directv, I've been with them for 15+ yrs, the rates only go up on an annual basis, I can get new equipment but have to go with a 2 yr agreement then. They don't do anything special for existing or long time customers either. They'll cut the prices a bit if you threaten to leave and go to cable or Dish, but don't count on a huge savings.

It's "sensational newsbroadcasting". It's the only way to get snowflakes to pay attention to something other than themselves.

Not everyone shoots in the Unlimited class, there is the "Factory" class/division at ORSA which is what I shoot. The guys at ORSA who shoot "Factory" use ammo at half that cost. We show up to have fun and irritate each other more than anything else. I know why it's called the "Unlimited" division . New shooters don't have to shoot the entire match, no one is required to shoot the full set of cards if they don't want to at ORSA. Just pointing out there are "options".

He could see if there are any ARA or ABRA matches in the area, or if he can travel some to these matches. The "youth" shooters shoot for free ar ORSA ARA/ABRA matches, and some of the regular shooters might just "loan" him a rifle as the regulars usually bring more than one rifle. He needs to attend one or more matches as a spectator, and ask questions, talk to the shooters and match director. Getting young shooters involved in the sport is a good thing, and long timers usually recognize this and will help someone who is interested.

Might find a tire dealer that advertises on CL, there's one that did/does in the E TN area that had several different sizes. Prices, well I wasn't in the market so can't comment on good deal or not.

Wife has not brought up anything (yet), but it's possible we'll get the grandson, then again, we may not. If weather permits, I'll cook something out.

I've not bought any Magellan line clothes, but good to know.

Most have red bases with yellow flower petals and clear upper fluid container/reservoir, but you can find 'em in all different shapes & sizes. We've had good luck with the wally world versions for <$5 each. You can spend upwards of $20 per feeder if you want, but our dysfunctional group of hummers like the wally worlds just fine. They still fight to protect "their" food source from the others.

We have 3 feeders out with one dysfunctional family of about 5 or 6, not sure as it's almost impossible to count 'em since they fly so damn fast. LOL. Ours like to "claim" a feeder and then spend most of the day defending it by chasing the others away. Each feeder has the standard 4 holes but seldom will more than one be feeding as the others are always chased off. Entertaining to watch for sure. Unfortnately I found a dead one in the garage over the weekend as it got trapped inside it with the doors closed. Wife has a FT job keeping the feeders filled. LOL

AS is a decent store, my closest store doesn't have a good selection of re-loading supplies, just the basics but that is better than nothing. The new owner of GM/GO may not want Trump supporters in his stores and that is his reasoning for not re-opening a lot of stores. LOL

Well, the GM in Knoxville was always overpriced IMO, so not a great loss that it won't re-open, but competition is always a good thing for the consumers.

Very nice looking guns. Enjoy.

I think it will be $.25-50/gal increase IF (and a BIG one) the refineries are not off line for long or incur a lot of damage. update 8/29/17 Now I'm thinking it will be pushing $4.00/gal due to the extensive flooding. Not good for us, but it's been an absolute nightmare for those in TX.

Stupidity hurts.

I've been wondering about the forecast as well as the Knoxville stations are NOT saying anything about "perfect viewing weather is expected", yada yada yada like they normally do. They are starting to say "hope we can get this wet weather out of here by then" LOL. Lots of people who have traveled far may be disappointed

Ok, we'll bear with you. Just being a smart butt, sorry. Conversions sound easy, but are not. GL.

Channel 8 in Knoxville said that Tellico Plains TN is "expecting" 30,000 visitors for this event, only 800 live there. Police force consists of 2 officers on day shift and one on night shift. I foresee some issues. Sweetwater is expecting/anticipating more than that. Should be a fun/good day to stay home.

I'm live in a prime time viewing area as well, the Knoxville TV stations have some story about it on a daily basis. Local communities are milking it for all it's worth, even saying they should bring "cash" in case something goes haywire with the CC terminals. LOL. Be prepared is their motto. The RV sites are full of "whose camping where " and "all the campgrounds are full" threads. LOL I will probably go out in the back yard, and watch it. They are not mentioning the weather forecast much, if any. Have a feeling it will be overcast & raining.

Looks like you have been busy, hope you enjoy it for many years.

I've got all of the guns I've bought myself, S&W 686 (?) 4" barrel (FBI model I believe), Ruger MkII bull barrel 22lr, 2 Anschutz 22lr rifles they made for about 3 yrs each (Kadett & youth model), all of these were purchased in the mid 80's before life got in the way and they stayed in the closet for close to 30 yrs. Also have a R700 varmint rig in 223 from the mid 90's, and then 3 "recent" purchases in the past 2 yrs, two 223's and a 204R rifles. I prefer long guns to short ones myself. I even have my dad's H&R single shot 20 ga from the late 60's/early 70's. I'll probably give all of these to the GS if he has any interest in this hobby.

Upgrades are the norm, good bad or indifferent, upgrade on.

It's not uncommon for the premiums to go up every renewal, that's why I try for annual premiums/renewals as it give them fewer opportunities to raise premiums. I shop around on a periodic basis, but most of the time I would only save $25-50 bucks over a yr, and sometimes you could end up with less coverage by switching companies because each companies policy and coverages vary slightly or a lot.