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Bailey Guns
07-23-2016, 07:59
I was out and about yesterday taking a different route home and came across a sign on a road not far from my house: "Rifle Range 3.5 Miles"
Sure enough, there it was. The "Lewis Clark Wildlife Club". Rifle and handgun range, open Fri-Sun, long-range shooting to 700 yards, $50 year (includes spouse). It's about 9 miles from my house. I'd asked around but no one mentioned this place to me. So, it was a nice surprise to find a place to shoot so close to home.
What's your "nice surprise"?
killianak9
07-23-2016, 08:18
Took the wife to a new to us indoor range in Broomfield. http://www.goshootindoors.com/
It was her First time shooting both pistol and rifle and she did awesome. On the way home she asked about building/buying a new rifle[emoji6]
That was definitely a "nice surprise" and happy she is excited about shooting[emoji482]
I was out and about yesterday taking a different route home and came across a sign on a road not far from my house: "Rifle Range 3.5 Miles"
Sure enough, there it was. The "Lewis Clark Wildlife Club". Rifle and handgun range, open Fri-Sun, long-range shooting to 700 yards, $50 year (includes spouse). It's about 9 miles from my house. I'd asked around but no one mentioned this place to me. So, it was a nice surprise to find a place to shoot so close to home.
What's your "nice surprise"?
What? Your house hasn't been hailed with ricochets and errant bullets from said range? [Coffee]
Kewl find. My local range was shut down a couple of years ago.
Double00
07-23-2016, 09:50
A couple of days ago my says to me "We need more AR's and ammo".
Bailey Guns
07-23-2016, 09:51
A couple of days ago my says to me "We need more AR's and ammo".
This thread is about nice surprises. Not divine intervention.
[Coffee]
KestrelBike
07-23-2016, 12:44
A couple of days ago my _______??? says to me "We need more AR's and ammo".
Ok I'll bite. It was your teapot, wasn't it.
What did your toaster say?
Zundfolge
07-23-2016, 12:46
Well my nice surprise is that I came into this thread expecting some shocking new news on the Jihidist that ran the truck through the Bastille Day crowd in France and instead it was a positive story not related to how the world is going to hell in a handbasket.
I'm sure it's not perfect, but something positive in the world is nice to read on occasion.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-black-lives-matters-protesters-planned-a-march-the-police-threw-them-a-cookout-instead/ar-BBuBhCw?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U348DHP
BushMasterBoy
07-23-2016, 13:30
I went to the neighbors yard sale. Bought a $1200 military PSS 12 mine detector for $20. Perfect for hunting gold nuggets in the mountains.
Found another Mariln 336 30-30 Octagon in a local store.
A couple of days ago my little devil on my shoulder says to me "We need more AR's and ammo".
I love to do fill in the blank, it's fun.
Bailey Guns
07-23-2016, 17:06
Devil? I'd say that was a little angel that suggested that.
At my house it’s angel but isn’t it the devil that makes other people buy things that piss off their wife? I often buy guns just to see if my wife has a tipping point, she usually just picks it up and says I like it, I want to shoot this one.
Bailey Guns
07-23-2016, 18:30
Well...I kinda laugh when guys say they want to buy a new gun but don't because their wife will get mad. Quit your good-paying day job with retirement and benefits and buy an entire gun store...then get back to me.
Double00
07-23-2016, 19:29
Ok I'll bite. It was your teapot, wasn't it.
What did your toaster say?
What can i say? My teapot likes AR's and ammo.
Grant H.
07-24-2016, 16:14
At my house it’s angel but isn’t it the devil that makes other people buy things that piss off their wife? I often buy guns just to see if my wife has a tipping point, she usually just picks it up and says I like it, I want to shoot this one.
She's a keeper...
Mine just rolls her eyes and asks what I'm building now. She has her guns that she likes, and knows that I spend way too much on guns.
encorehunter
07-26-2016, 21:21
The wife said, "Surprise....I'm pregnant...."
Wait, was this nice surprises or unexpected surprises?
killianak9
07-26-2016, 21:55
The wife said, "Surprise....I'm pregnant...."
Wait, was this nice surprises or unexpected surprises?
Congrats[emoji482]
The wife said, "Surprise....I'm pregnant...."
Wait, was this nice surprises or unexpected surprises?
Is the baby yours (nice surprise)...or is this where the "unexpected surprise" comes in?[panic]
Congrats!
Bailey Guns
07-27-2016, 06:16
Is the baby yours (nice surprise)...or is this where the "unexpected surprise" comes in?[panic]
Congrats!
Ha! Congrats...maybe? :)
Zundfolge
07-27-2016, 08:32
Well...I kinda laugh when guys say they want to buy a new gun but don't because their wife will get mad. Quit your good-paying day job with retirement and benefits and buy an entire gun store...then get back to me.
What is a "good-paying day job with retirement and benefits"? I heard about those but just assumed they were the fantasy of some warped mind.
jerrymrc
07-27-2016, 08:40
What is a "good-paying day job with retirement and benefits"? I heard about those but just assumed they were the fantasy of some warped mind.
They are still out there. [Beer]
Bailey Guns
07-27-2016, 15:19
What is a "good-paying day job with retirement and benefits"? I heard about those but just assumed they were the fantasy of some warped mind.
Back when I was still pushin' a radiator around. I'm glad I left that life when I did. Best job in the world when I started in the 80s. Not so much by the time I quit. Definitely not something I could tolerate now.
Fentonite
07-27-2016, 16:32
The wife said, "Surprise....I'm pregnant...."
Wait, was this nice surprises or unexpected surprises?
Congrats. PM me a mailing address and I'll send you these (they're new)
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encorehunter
07-27-2016, 17:07
Wow. Thank you.
This definately caught us as a surprise. This is our third now. I think it is time to quit. The wife is tired of me stocking each kids gun safe. They probably each have a better collection than most of the country, and thr oldest isn't 3 yet.
KestrelBike
07-27-2016, 17:44
Wow. Thank you.
This definately caught us as a surprise. This is our third now. I think it is time to quit. The wife is tired of me stocking each kids gun safe. They probably each have a better collection than most of the country, and thr oldest isn't 3 yet.
Ah neat, are you willing to give rough details on what you're stocking away for them?
encorehunter
07-27-2016, 18:26
Well, the two boys now each have a single shot bolt .22, a tube fed .22, pump 20 ga shotguns, a bolt action .25-06, one set is Winchester, one set is Remington. They each have a 10/22, a Remington 1100 in 12 ga, each have an AR, and I have a Remington 600 and 700 in .308, but I will try and find another 700 of the same era to match. Each also have a Colt Huntsman .22 pistol, and I'm not sure if I will be giving them a Ruger Bearcat or Ruger single six for revolvers. I have an odd feeling I will be spendig a lot more on the next set of guns. It may have to be Sako or maybe ruger, though I don't care too much for their high power rifles.
KestrelBike
07-27-2016, 18:41
wow, you weren't kidding! What a collection(s). Thanks for sharing!
Well, the two boys now each have a single shot bolt .22, a tube fed .22, pump 20 ga shotguns, a bolt action .25-06, one set is Winchester, one set is Remington. They each have a 10/22, a Remington 1100 in 12 ga, each have an AR, and I have a Remington 600 and 700 in .308, but I will try and find another 700 of the same era to match. Each also have a Colt Huntsman .22 pistol, and I'm not sure if I will be giving them a Ruger Bearcat or Ruger single six for revolvers. I have an odd feeling I will be spendig a lot more on the next set of guns. It may have to be Sako or maybe ruger, though I don't care too much for their high power rifles.
Adopt me. Please.
encorehunter
07-27-2016, 21:19
I was trying to keep it fair. I don't know if the Sakos would be fair, unless its a girl, then she will probably be a little spoiled. CZs would be another good option. The ones I have are amazing shooters, including the shotgun.
I may have a fight on my hands if one turns out to be a lefty. Right now, I don't think I can let go of any of mine. It would give me an excuse to "try out" some others.
I have alot of the fire guys wanting me to adopt them as well. I think I will have to get a bigger house.
KestrelBike
07-27-2016, 22:17
What about Glock 19s? IMO, that's the one true forever gun.
jhood001
07-27-2016, 23:39
I was out and about yesterday taking a different route home and came across a sign on a road not far from my house: "Rifle Range 3.5 Miles"
Sure enough, there it was. The "Lewis Clark Wildlife Club". Rifle and handgun range, open Fri-Sun, long-range shooting to 700 yards, $50 year (includes spouse). It's about 9 miles from my house. I'd asked around but no one mentioned this place to me. So, it was a nice surprise to find a place to shoot so close to home.
What's your "nice surprise"?
I haven't had one that good in quite a while. Enjoy your new digs. I'm glad you've found a nice home.
Bailey Guns
07-28-2016, 06:47
I haven't had one that good in quite a while.
You will. Good things happen to good people.
Scanker19
07-28-2016, 08:27
Here's mine. I was in the bathroom at Target, and this cute girl walks up to the urinal.....
http://youtu.be/RB2GboGOuTI
Bailey Guns
07-29-2016, 07:21
Been running the AC and two ceiling fans almost constantly for the last month or so. Plus, our whole house is electric. Electricity is less here than CO...but I still was expecting a large bill. Got the bill this morning...$98. THAT was a really nice surprise. I think I'll turn the thermostat down a couple of degrees! :)
The electric heating will get you. Much cheaper to run the AC in the summer.
Bailey Guns
07-29-2016, 15:21
Highest heating bill was in Feb...$141. Still not bad.
Forgot to post this surprise from the other day. Came across these wise guys, just waiting for me to step near them so they can all pour out and bite my face. A-holes.
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KestrelBike
08-02-2016, 23:20
Here come the Jets like a bat out of hell someone gets in our way someone don't feel so well!
Bailey Guns
08-03-2016, 07:15
F'n yellow jackets. I have to deal with them constantly, every day during the spring, summer and fall. Got stung 3 times cleaning my gutters a few weeks ago. On the other hand, it's pretty fun blasting them with a propane hose. Works way better than the spray cans.
colorider
08-04-2016, 11:05
Just propane, or propane that is ignited ? I have a nest in a hard to reach metal box I need to dispatch.
...and that's how the fire started, officer.
colorider
08-04-2016, 12:24
The nest is inside an enclosed metal box thing in my rocks. Nothing can catch on fire. They need to be gone. Tried last night with spray and can't get the spray into the opening where they are going in and out. Have to turn the can at an angle that makes the goo not come out. Just the propellant. I'm very allergic to them and it's a menace having them there. My wife stands guard with 2 cans of spray at the ready in case any get to close while I'm trying to spray the wasps.
Was thinking more of Irving's roof. lol.
If you are that allergic, might not be a horrible idea to call a pest control company.
Grant H.
08-04-2016, 12:32
Just found out one of my customers bought 75% of another local company... Yay for more work in the next few months.
I've seen wasps on literally every roof I've been on this year since it's been warm enough.
Any petroleum products will kill them. Wd40 is cheap
Pre-ordered some new gym shoes on Monday that weren't supposed to ship til later this month. Came home from work today and they were sitting on the doorstep. Pretty cool!
Bailey Guns
08-04-2016, 16:59
Just propane, or propane that is ignited ? I have a nest in a hard to reach metal box I need to dispatch.
I'm talking about propane from a delivery truck. Big hose, really high pressure. It blasts them and freezes them in one shot.
colorider
08-04-2016, 17:04
I have called 2 pest control companies. Including Orkin. Nobody wants to return my calls. I don't beg people to take my $$$$. I'll nuke these suckers with something. At night. Thinking of just fast filling the damn box with great stuff expanding foam through the slot they are using for entry and exit. That crap sticks to anything that gets near it. Will surely stick to wings and bodies and close their demise.
Even enough Great Stuff to plug the hole will kill them eventually.
Bailey Guns
08-04-2016, 19:02
Can you seal the slot somehow? Duct tape?
KestrelBike
08-04-2016, 19:17
The look of fear in that bitch's eyes was priceless for the couple seconds she had it. http://www.theamericanmirror.com/video-hillary-panics-protesters-shout-near-stage/
Putting together an aero precision 308. Opened up a box of magpul 308 mags I bought before the ban. Not only was there 308 mags but 15 5.56 mags I don't even remember ordering.
Bailey Guns
08-05-2016, 07:44
Whoa...that is a nice surprise! ^^
Bailey Guns
08-14-2016, 16:50
Got a text to meet up with GilpinGuy and family for lunch in Lewiston. They were coming thru on the way from CDA to Boise. Nice to see a forum member in the area.
GilpinGuy
08-14-2016, 23:14
Got a text to meet up with GilpinGuy and family for lunch in Lewiston. They were coming thru on the way from CDA to Boise. Nice to see a forum member in the area.
You beat me to it.
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/157901-The-forum-s-reach-is-far
Just got to Twin Falls.
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