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Interesting. What if you believe the person trying to detain you or gain entry is impersonating an officer? I guess I'd take my chances on the resisting charge rather than risk letting some waco in my house.

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Reloading saves money right up until you blow up a $900 rifle. He'll have to reload for a long time to recoup that cost.

Pull the plugs and check the condition. It'll be obvious if they're misfiring. Check the connection between the coil and plug and the wires to the coil itself.

Details, details.... it's smooth, has good flavor, and produces the desired effect. I've been getting the small 375ml bottles of various things just to see what's out there. That way it's not a big deal if I don't like something (I poured out a bottle of Johnny Walker Red... ). It doesn't seem The Macallan comes in small bottles.

If you don't have full coverage, fixing hail damage is a losing proposition, IMO. If the glass is cracked/broken, that must be replaced but otherwise, I'd just drive it. All the local body shops are buried with work, so it may be a while before anyone can get to it. If you want to get it fixed, a coworker does body work in his basement. He does good work and would likely charge much less than a body shop.

sk8rdie man. Those were the good 'ole days. We also had various ramps in various places and one guy had a half-pipe in his back yard. I'll never forget the first time I got air on the pipe and didn't crash. We'd skate all over several adjacent subdivisions and routinely be gone morning 'till night. All we wore was knee pads, I can't figure out how one of us didn't get killed. I think my old board is still at my parents' house. Dad uses it to move big stuff around.

Better out than in, I always say.

Crown Royal, Bushmills, Courvoisier. I'd like to try The Macallan but can't find a bottle under $50.

*whew* I was worried for a minute. Good to see a small business growing.

What I said before about not minding seeing an old rifle refinished... um... this isn't what I meant.

Come to think of it, one of the nurses in my kids' pediatric office wears her ID on a Glock lanyard.

If your holster has adequate retention, then a thumb break isn't necessary. However, only you can define "adequate retention" and "necessary". So it's more difficult for someone else to grab your gun, since they can see it.

Do you mean the Rossville location or is there one in Soddy? My parents live in Soddy so that would be quite convenient if it's nearby. If it is Rossville, is it still there? I heard the recent storms pretty much wiped Rossville off the map.

I thought it a bit odd that the doctors asked me when my kids were born. My answer was ... "Duh, yeah. Don't you?" From the article... Because a doctor merely asking a question clearly ensures the parent locks them up and remains vigilant about safety.

I'm embarrassed to report my score.

Not to everyone... I don't understand the idea of how a greasy, beat up rifle is worth more than one that looks good. Particularly when there's eleventygillion others just like it. A few "character marks" that indicate actual use are nice, but leaving it oozing cosmoline makes no sense to me. It's only like that because it's been in storage, it wasn't like that when the soldier had it.

Stopping power is a myth. Get the caliber you're most accurate with. Misses with .50 BMG do the same amount of damage as misses with a slingshot.

+2.

No. :-\ Today is day 6 of their 7-10 days before it ships. I'm trying to be patient. I'm compiling a list of stuff that will live in it because I'm nerdy like that. That sounds like a good thread extension... Here's my list (a work in progress): Small flashlight (single AAA or keychain type LED light. maybe a 3 AAA light) bug spray sunscreen small first aid kit (bandaids and such for minor booboos, tylenol, benadryl, cortizone, etc. ) keychain thermometer/compass thingy pen and note pad A couple diapers small container of wipes disposable changing pads hand sanitizer $20 ... obviously the gun, camera, phone, keys, and those sorts of things will be in there too, but they'll come and go as needed. What's in your bag?

Score! Now if I can ever get this darn FAL put together...

I know a few folks who would suggest you avoid Alcoa like the plague, but YMMV. I used to live near Kingsport and still know a few people in the area. Have you looked into contract type work? I recall a contracting company called Day & Zimmerman that did lots of industrial type work in that area. I assume you've applied with Eastman? I know of one Clemson alumni working there currently. Conversation a few months ago with some former coworkers indicated a couple manufacturing engineering jobs available at TRW in Rogersville. I'd suggest you avoid the auto industry like the plague too, but beggars can't be choosers. Beyond that, look into Watts Bar. Bechtel is the primary contractor and it seems like they're always looking for people. Even further out... During my most recent job search, I found a fair number of jobs available around Nashville, Charlotte, and Huntsville. Incidentally... Both my parents and a host of other relations all went to Clemson. Go Tigers!

Oh the possibilities.... Bronker - I've also got a "gearslinger" type bag and have used it hiking. It's handy and reasonably comfortable as long as you don't put anything very heavy in it. They're excellent for stuff that's lightweight and bulky, but when the load goes up (>20lbs) the one I have gets uncomfortable and unstable real quick. I much prefer a regular backpack. If the extent of your hiking is from the door to the car, it'll work fine.

Does your wife carry them?