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Well, not sure. Just wanted to cover all the bases, not knowing which ones I’d need. So;robably I should just look at those two, then?

I’m looking for a mobile that covers all the ham bands and can also be used as a base station. I’m studying for my license but trying to acquire some gear so I’m ready when I get it. I have some GMRS Baofeng GM-15s, a UV82, a BTECH BF-F8HP Pro and a Yaesu VX-5R. I’d like to start with something that will work in my house for now with a view of either moving it to my truck later if I need to or buying something later for my truck, but I’m thinking I want as many bands as possible. Also interested handheld recommendations as well. Can anyone give me some advice, please?

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My favorite Cinco de Mayo story: Back in 1912, Kraft Mayonnaise was manufactured in England. RMS Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the stuff for delivery to Vera Cruz, the next scheduled port of call after New York. Had the great liner not gone to the bottom, this would have been the largest shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. It’s a little known fact that our neighbors to the south are crazy about mayonnaise. In 1912, the people were eagerly awaiting the delivery. So great was their anguish at the loss, they declared a National Day of Mourning, which lasts to this day. That is the tragic, 100% true story of why May 5th is known as Sinko de Mayo.

For those of you who read ebooks, I get a newsletter with free Kindle books. You sign up and choose from a wide variety of topics, then when you get the newsletter, you just click on the books you want and they then let you download them to your format of preference. I’ve been doing this for a few years and love it. I love post-apocalypse fiction so I get a lot of those, but I also get most of my books of faith there too, and some survival type reference books. Go to: https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/subscribe-to-our-free-ebooks-newsletter The most recent offering I downloaded yesterday was this one: What if you could hold the words that built America in your hands—its founding vision, its greatest speeches, its most unifying songs—all in one timeless volume? This is that book. Discover not only the original texts of America’s core documents, but also modern translations designed to make their meaning accessible to today’s reader. Alongside them, this beautifully curated edition features 20+ of the most iconic speeches, documents, and patriotic songs that have shaped the soul of the nation. Including: The U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights — with side-by-side modern translations to make every principle clear and relevant for today’s reader. Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” —the fiery speech that helped ignite the American Revolution. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” — the defining speech of the civil rights movement and one of the most inspiring calls for justice in history. Frederick Douglass’s Fourth of July Speech — a stirring and fearless reflection on American ideals and the unfinished promise of freedom. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation — two masterworks that reframed the American purpose around liberty and equality. Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech — a bold demand for freedom that helped bring down the Iron Curtain. Albert Einstein’s letter to President Roosevelt — the urgent message that launched the atomic age and reshaped global power The Monroe Doctrine — the bold 19th-century declaration that shaped American foreign policy and established the U.S. as a protector of the Western Hemisphere. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address — a wise and solemn warning against unchecked power and the rise of the military-industrial complex John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address — a timeless call to civic duty and national unity that inspired generations: “Ask not what your country can do for you…” Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” — an unforgettable tribute to grit, perseverance, and the courage to stand up and fight for one’s ideals. Donald J. Trump’s D-Day 75th Anniversary Speech — a solemn and stirring tribute to American bravery and sacrifice during World War II. Barack Obama’s Announcement of the Death of Osama bin Laden — a modern moment of justice and national unity in the fight against terrorism. The Mayflower Compact — the first governing agreement in the New World, laying the foundation for American democracy. Patriotic songs and symbols like “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful,” and the “Pledge of Allegiance” — timeless expressions of national pride passed down through generations. And many more... From the fiery conviction of Patrick Henry to the visionary leadership of JFK, FDR, Eisenhower, Obama, and Trump—this collection brings together the voices that have defined America’s greatest moments

I shot my Rock Island 2011this past Saturday. Only shot 2 magazines but recoiled wasn’t bad. Gun is heavy, which is why I stopped carrying my other 45s. I carried a full size 1911, then a commander, then an FN FNP-45USG with 2 15 round mags and one in the chamber for ages, but eventually, as I aged, it got to be just too heavy. I carry 37 rounds of 9mm in 2 mags now and it’s still a lot lighter. Not 45 or 10mm, though, LOL.

The blued one is terribly filthy. Have to see condition after I clean it up.

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A friend of mine has inherited a few guns she’s interested in selling. I’m not familiar with them as I’m not really a revolver guy. One is a S&W stainless .38 model 64-1. Another S&W .357 blued with a model number that appears to be 843 288 maybe. Picture below. Can anyone give me a swag on value? The stainless .38 seems to have a little wear but not much. The .357 also seems to have some wear but both are filthy and hard to tell. I’ll probably end up cleaning them up for her. Supposedly one these was her grandfathers duty revolver as a motorcycle cop for years.

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I saw this yesterday in a video from the Glockstore: https://rumble.com/v6rm6h9-breaking-glock-news-glock-to-discontinue-a-lot-of-guns.html?mref=zxjwr&mc=76gis&_kx=6VbWrod690Kva4FCGGyU0LqfCGfnDXdCgj-SXD9CYEuLpW1R2MRENflJ3E_C0bsD.THLkmh

I had that older age epiphany recently too. I built much of my knife and gun collection, along with ammo, on the survive an apocalypse scenario. I finally realized that my age, couple with a dependency on several different meds will insure I don’t survive long in such a scenario. Now I find myself trying to rethink what I have, pare down to what I enjoy and really need and liquidate the rest. The problem arise in that as soon as I sell one gun I find 3 others I “need”. The pain is real, LOL.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

I’ve seen that on Amazon before. Is it good? Some of the radio books I’ve bought there were a waste.

Very cool. Thank you!

I bought several radios so far, all handhelds. I have a pair of Baofeng GM-15 GMRS radios, a Baofeng UV-82, a Baofeng/BTECH BF-8HP Pro and a Yaesu VX-5R. I study off and on for my Ham license but have not been as serious as I should be about that. On a positive note, I aced my test for my GMRS license, other than knowing that the GM-15s are for GMRS, I have no clue why I need 2 other Baofengs and a Yaesu radio.

I’m trying to do that. Halfway studying for my ham license and bought several handheld radios already, 2 specifically for GMRS, Baofeng GM-15 Pros. Haven’t really learned how to use them yet, LOL. WRTG665

Not sure it would have went so peaceful here in Nashville, particularly East Nashville. I saw a post on an East Nashville Facebook page that included a picture. That post wasn’t too bad, but many of the following comments got pretty bad. I know many people, maybe most people are all talk, but they were calling for actual violence against Trump supporters and ‘Nazis’ that support Elon Musk. I copied a picture from the original post and have. Question because I don’t understand the significance of the object defaced by graffiti, if there is one. Can anyone enlighten me?

I’ve been 280 for years. Primarily due to a few illnesses and mounjaro, I’m down to 245. I am trying to at least keep it there, but my goal is to get as close to 200 as I can. When I was in the military, I was always very close to my max weight even with very little fat. My doc says well, that’s not the best way to lose weight, but we will take it. LOL. I was prescribed mounjaro for my diabetes, not for weight loss. Oh, and I started with Trulicity, but had to cycle through a few different manufacturers products due to the way they became unobtainium due to people getting them for weight loss, LOL.

I had prostate cancer last year/early this year. In addition to the radiation therapy I had, I took some oral meds. I was wiped out tired all the time. Not sure which or if both contributed to that, but it was rough. I can’t imagine doing all that you did. Good for you. p.s I’m in remission now.

Can’t answer your question, but the round has always intrigued me. I had a friend that had kne years ago, the FN model, and he hardly ever shot it because the ammo was high, plus there were hardly any holsters made for it. I’m sure the ammo is cheaper now, and I imagine there are better holster selections now that other gun manufacturers are making guns in that caliber. I think I saw that S&W is making one and I know Ruger is too as well as Keltec. Only concern I might had would be overpenetration. But the lrecoil you mentioned is certainly an attraction.

I had one of the older Tacomas, before they were mid-size, that only had 2 doors and fold down jump seats that folded down from the sides. Never liked that truck, and I know now they are different but some memories persist, especially bad ones, LOL. Got a pretty good deal on a 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E a couple years ago and I love it. It’s the roomiest interior of any of the mid sized trucks. I absolutely love that truck. Only issue I have is I really don’t like the tonneau cover on it. I went with the Honda OEM cover as it was one of the few that allowed the trunk to fully open. But with the cover on, and folded up, I lose too much bed space. If I had it to do over again, I think I would have gone with a retractable metal cover.

I love that.

I rent at near year 2000 rate. Wish I’d bought years ago outside Davidson county. Kinda stuck here now til I win the lottery. Dream of having one in the country where I could go out on my porch and shoot and also have an outdoor range like Hickok45 has.

I’ve been to several in Europe and England. I was most impressed with the Lorraine American Military Cemetery in St. Avold, France, and the one in Luxembourg where Patton is buried. Also visited the Vietnam Nam War Memorial and the WW2 Memorial on my only trip to dc. And both were awesome inspiring.