MacGyver

No, we just had a policy through them for our family's coverage. Paid roughly $500/month for good coverage, albeit with an $11000 family deductible. As a small business owner for the last 10 years, we've definitely become informed consumers of healthcare. I think what really makes my wife mad is that we've really been careful consumers of healthcare. And now, as usual we're being punished for making careful choices as we float this doomed experiment. I could have the healthcare system fixed by breakfast tomorrow morning and still get a good night's sleep tonight. Problem is the system is rigged. We the people are going to lose.

My wife was trying to find new coverage today since BCBS of Tennessee let us know that they were dropping our plan.     She was not at all amused.  If you see her on the news tonight, you'll know why.

I'm so thankful that videos like this exist.   My training dollars are limited and these videos really help narrow down where not to spend them...

I saw this thread, and you and your SOCOM were the first thing I thought of.  I just figured you had kind of a permanent Magpul-logo shaped bruise on your shoulder.   I'm glad to know about them.  Especially since I may have ordered some heavy solid brass bullets this morning...

We got out, "hey, screw you" letter the other day. Our grandfathered plan is being dropped. My wife is fired up.

Fun! That's probably my favorite campy zombie movie.

Open up an in private browser window and paste the link there if interested.  That usually bypasses the Tennessean's ridiculous surveys.

Wow!  I bet that thing cost as much as my first truck!   I'm impressed.

To echo Gordon above, I'll buy a cup of coffee for any member of this community anywhere in this state.  Anytime.   To the extent that someone in our small community is struggling with life and finds that death doesn't look too bad, let one of us know.  We may not be able to walk in your shoes, but we can show you that there are people that care about the struggle.

There are a whole lot of questions about this right now, that a bunch of us are really struggling with - and for good reason.  Whether it's actually the combat service, the protracted lengths of deployments or the lack of services as our soldiers transition home, we're not doing a good enough job at preventing suicides.  A lot of people I've spoken to regarding suicide note isolation and lack of community - whether real or perceived.   But, here's an offer that any TGO member should be aware of and take advantage of where needed.  We've got a whole lot of members who have been where you (proverbially) stand.  Whether it's transitioning out of service, dealing with stuff at home, feeling the guilt of coming home when your brothers aren't - or whatever, we've got people who have been where you are and understand what you're dealing with.  Please reach out to someone here!   We've had some members for whom a lot of us have cared deeply take their own life.  There are a lot of us who think about some of them almost every time we log in.  Every time I see the "What are you listening to now" thread, my heart skips a little bit.   No one here should let themselves or a family member get to that point.  Community is worth nothing if it doesn't support it's own in their time of need.     Please let one of us know if we can ever have a conversation with someone who is struggling.

Seriously?   The moderating team really doesn't have time for this.

I had a good experience at Smokin Thighs on Wedgwood recently - over by the fairgrounds.  They only do dark meat chicken, and of the party that was with us - everyone's food was great.

That's fun.  Sort of an indian fire in metal.

Martin's is great - and consistent. I like Burger Republic in Lenox Village. Burger Up is too dense for my taste. Gabby's is pretty good

I've not had any issue with my BHO using Glock mags - truthfully, for the first few magazines it would occasionally catch with some rounds left in the magazine.   I found that a break in period helped.  It's been a non-issue since.  Mine likes to be run pretty wet, too.

Nice!

Cool!

It sounds to me like you're at that tricky point where you've actually got to double down and commit to doing the rest of the work - or be happy where she is today.  And, from this thread and your ad, I expect that's what's really bugging you.  You're weary from the work you've already put in - and Lord knows you've spent more than you'll ever get back out.  So, you're at a bit of an impasse.   Your ad is rich enough that if anyone bites - they're not going to use it as a beater, they're going to do the work.  It's a seemingly perfect out.  They'll restore it the rest of the way, and you can dedicate the funds to another project.  If it doesn't sell, you've likely got your answer as well.  You guys can buckle down and finish the job.   You may be a bit like I was when I got my 1977 FJ40.  It was the first car that I ever bought, and I restored it as much as I could on my college student budget in the early 90's.  I loved that truck.  I had to sell it when I moved to Seattle for grad school because I needed a car that was really reliable - not just mostly reliable.  I missed that truck dearly.  That said, it didn't take long in the XJ that I traded for it for some of that longing to wear off.  I liked being able to get out of my new truck without smelling like exhaust.  I liked being able to have a conversation with the passenger without yelling.  It was a trade off, but a good one at the time.   20 years later, I'd love to get another one.  I've got a CJ7 that I've restored, and it's great for sunny days.  Whenever I drive it I really miss that old FJ.  So that said, if you sell it, you'll miss it dearly.  It sounds like you guys are in a place in your life where you can likely afford to keep it.  But it also sounds like it may take a while to do the rest of the body work.   If you get an offer at your price, that's likely somebody who's going to love that truck.  I'd sell it and feel good about it.  That said, if it sits for a while and doesn't bring what you want - you've likely got your answer, too.  Buckle down and get that truck done.

I don't have a PS4, but I use a thunderbolt cable to use an iMac as an external display with my MacBook all the time. I'd guess it would work the same with the PS4.

I find it helpful to replace "opinion polls show" with "Americans that still have landlines that answer unsolicited phone calls from numbers they don't recognize think."     It really helps put it all into perspective.

That's awful!   I've all but quit fishing Priest.  Between the traffic on the lake and the general sketchiness of a lot of the ramps and surrounding lots, I've about had it with the lake.  Add to the fact that I actually hit a submerged car in 2013 and I just don't have much use for it anymore.   There are a lot of really good under pressured rivers around that I find more enjoyable - especially in the kayak.

I'm so sorry to hear this.  Cancer is a cruel enemy.  Here's praying that y'all find some comfort as a family as you go through this.

I'll take a good Blackthorn walking stick over a sword cane any day of the week.

They may be more manipulated right now than they were back in '98 and '99.  They're basically a blind roulette spin without significant data and inside information.

Sending mine your way today, Steve.