The post whore thread.

[OtterbatHellcat]

It's always cool here, CN.

;)

[Irving]

Nut gun is Axis bolt rifle? What caliber? Barrel issue with threading, needs sleeve or something? Is this common with Axis rifles?

.308. I looked into it and it's known that it's too thin. Said they would thread a different pattern and adapters are easy to come by, but it was going to be almost twice as much. Common with Axis, even in .223 I guess.

Chick, I would go straight to loading what you shoot most. Sounds like you already have a background in tooling or machining, so it shouldn't be an issue for you.

I'll trade you an RCBS single press for those gas cans. I have a set of neck sizing dies in .223 if you're interested. I don't research things much, but somehow came to the conclusion that I didn't want them. If you come to a different conclusion, you can have them. Do you have time to meet up tomorrow?

[Irving]

Oh, and no pressure to trade, if you'd rather have $20 for cans, I can do that just as well.

[Gman]

Got very little sleep last night. Headed to the Vet for 1st appointment. Yay, puppy. [Coffee]

[buffalobo]

Glad our GSD is finally starting to mature. Getting to a year old has been much more challenging with her than the heeler.

[Great-Kazoo]

.308. I looked into it and it's known that it's too thin. Said they would thread a different pattern and adapters are easy to come by, but it was going to be almost twice as much. Common with Axis, even in .223 I guess.

Chick, I would go straight to loading what you shoot most. Sounds like you already have a background in tooling or machining, so it shouldn't be an issue for you.

I'll trade you an RCBS single press for those gas cans. I have a set of neck sizing dies in .223 if you're interested. I don't research things much, but somehow came to the conclusion that I didn't want them. If you come to a different conclusion, you can have them. Do you have time to meet up tomorrow?

If she's loading for the AR she needs full length sizing dies, not a neck one. BUT if she does do the deal i have a set of FL 223 dies, somewhere.
Or did you get them with the 550 ?

The rcbs for gas cans is a nice offer and one worth while. great way to get started reloading.

[Great-Kazoo]

I do after about 4-5 reloads if the are not split and hit the no go gauge, Hence they are more forgiving.

Interesting, i haven't had that issue (yet) and that's on maybe 6ish reloads. But i do inspect the brass and stopped picking up range brass a few years back.

[ChickNorris]

I appreciate the trade offer & the context for it but for right now I don't think I want to collect anything more until I have the knowledge & space to put it to use. Thank you though.

[ChickNorris]

What time are you thinking Irving?

I'm not available after 1600 today.

[Irving]

What time are you thinking Irving?

I'm not available after 1600 today.

That works for me. And me a pm with your preferred time and place.

[ChickNorris]

In other news... my anniversary is @ the end of the week.

My husband thought it'd be fun to take the week off & stay home.

SURPRISE Sweetie!




Wait . . . you did what?

[ChickNorris]

Today's secret word is: Folly

Like peewee's playhouse

[ChickNorris]

We've a new member. His sn is Dadbod.

He must still be awaiting approval of some sort as his profile isn't up yet.

[Irving]

We get a ton of new members that sign up, but then aren't really active.

[ChickNorris]

The other day I mentioned Roguetater.

Turns out that was someone trying to figure out how to contact admin about their existing account of another name.

Too bad. I liked it.

[ChickNorris]

Silly happy beast

[Gman]

In other news... my anniversary is @ the end of the week.

My husband thought it'd be fun to take the week off & stay home.

SURPRISE Sweetie!




Wait . . . you did what?

Well, he didn't want to ruin the surprise. [Coffee]

[Gman]

Silly happy beast

Married into a cat the wife had. Was an awesome cat. At times memories pop-up and I miss the little guy. Pets are cool.

[whitewalrus]

I like how cool it is tonight.

Comparatively, it's about bloody time.

Needs to stay cool, its time for a real fall and winter

[OtterbatHellcat]

Driveshafts get measured tomorrow, finally.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Just heard tonight for the first time....about a prairie dog suck machine 5000.

I laughed my ass off, and the hilarity continued when I heard the play by play and saw a related video.

Funny shit.

[ChickNorris]

Night people

[whitewalrus]

Just heard tonight for the first time....about a prairie dog suck machine 5000.

I laughed my ass off, and the hilarity continued when I heard the play by play and saw a related video.

Funny shit.

I have seen those, but never seen one in action. I?m sure it it?s a giant version of what I play with a vacuum and the moths

[Great-Kazoo]

Oy laddies tuesday has rolled around, and around.

[ChickNorris]

I'm going to shoot a 300 winmag in a few days.

I enjoy firsts. Looking forward to it.

[ChickNorris]

Ka - BOOM

[ChickNorris]

Giggle.

[ChickNorris]

*Found*

Anyone have an atlas (or other) bipod & quick release mount I could borrow for the week? Please.

I've only ever needed a bipod once before & just haven't made the investment. Not something I can afford right now & Id like to shoot the Bailey match this weekend. Be nice to get a little range time with it beforehand, hence the duration of the favor.

Won't happen if I don't ask. Thanks.

[Irving]

Shoulder hurts from shooting muzzleloader all day.

[ray1970]

Wuss.

[Irving]

Turns out I'm similarly accurate on a steel plate at 100 yards with a Glock in 9mm as I am with my muzzleloader, which means I probably suck with my muzzleloader.

[Irving]

Also confirmed 1,400 yards at my shooting spot. Too bad I have neither the rifle, nor the skill set to utilize that at this time.

[Great-Kazoo]

Also confirmed 1,400 yards at my shooting spot. Too bad I have neither the rifle, nor the skill set to utilize that at this time.

there's always tomorrow and your other shoulder.

[OtterbatHellcat]

King is getting ready to build my shocks.

Found out today they've been overloaded of late getting lots of shocks built for folks racing the baja 400/1000 happening soon.

[Fentonite]

Ah, the joys of aging. I had the privilege of pooping into a box today (ColoGuard, a less terrible alternative than a colonoscopy). I found more joy than expected in having eaten corn last night.

[OtterbatHellcat]

And it turns out we're going to cv the front shaft as well, but now another custom yoke needs made for the t case again.

We debated it for a short bit, but there is a higher likelihood of smoother front shaft operation if we do so.

[Irving]

Ah, the joys of aging. I had the privilege of pooping into a box today (ColoGuard, a less terrible alternative than a colonoscopy). I found more joy than expected in having eaten corn last night.

Couldn't have smelled worse than when my cat poops in a box.

[Great-Kazoo]

Couldn't have smelled worse than when my cat poops in a box.

But you have to take a small sample from that lump. Pick it with a bristle type toothpick, then insert in a container. It's the first step in accepting, one day you'll be shitting in to something similar. Only by then you'll be wearing them, not a 1x sample.

[Irving]

I shot my AR over 300 yards today too. Another first. I've been into guns for about 15 years now. Pathetic.

[Fentonite]

But you have to take a small sample from that lump. Pick it with a bristle type toothpick, then insert in a container. It's the first step in accepting, one day you'll be shitting in to something similar. Only by then you'll be wearing them, not a 1x sample.

Hoping for a quick exit before I get there...

[ChickNorris]

I shot my AR over 300 yards today too. Another first. I've been into guns for about 15 years now. Pathetic.

Hit what you were aiming for?

[whitewalrus]

Turns out I'm similarly accurate on a steel plate at 100 yards with a Glock in 9mm as I am with my muzzleloader, which means I probably suck with my muzzleloader.

Or you are real good pistolero

[Irving]

Hit what you were aiming for?

Yes, but it took me a while to figure out where to hold, even though "where to hold" was exactly where the scope told me to hold. So not as many hits as I would like, but was for sure satisfying.


Or you are real good pistolero

There is no question that I'm better with a pistol than a rifle. That said, I always figured people were trying to sound macho about hitting stuff at 100 yards with a pistol, but it turns out it's not all that difficult. There was little to no hold over. I found that surprising.

[whitewalrus]

What are you running in the muzzleloader?

[Irving]

245gr .50 Cal hollow point over 100gr of fffg powder.

[Fentonite]

Also confirmed 1,400 yards at my shooting spot. Too bad I have neither the rifle, nor the skill set to utilize that at this time.

PM coming.

[whitewalrus]

245gr .50 Cal hollow point over 100gr of fffg powder.

Powerbelts? I use the aerotip 295 gr with 100 gr of pyrodex and they are pretty accurate

[Great-Kazoo]

it's hump dayyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Mazin]

Ho day

[Irving]

Powerbelts? I use the aerotip 295 gr with 100 gr of pyrodex and they are pretty accurate

I was running aerotips, but this last purchase at the store got me powerbelts.

[ChickNorris]

Hi Mazin!

Your new business must keep you very very busy because you're almost never stopping by.

[Great-Kazoo]

Hi Mazin!

Your new business must keep you very very busy because you're almost never stopping by.

He's one of the 4,00 lurkers. Or all of them.

[whitewalrus]

I was running aerotips, but this last purchase at the store got me powerbelts.

May want to try ?normal? bullets. The Powerbelts are slightly undersized. Not that this should cause a big enough difference to make it less accurate than your pistol, but may get better.

[Irving]

It seems to be accurate enough when I do my part. Using open sights on a target at 100 yards isn't really a skill I've learned properly. When the sights seem to block out the entire target, repeatability becomes an issue.

I only ended up with the power belts because everything else was gone and the season starts on Saturday. I only bought a 20 pack and am down to only six projectiles so I'll probably be going back to get the large package. Anyway, loading a bunch yesterday I didn't notice they went down the dirty barrel any easier, so I'm not sure about them being undersized. I shot the aerotip first, then a powerbelt and put them both on the steel with the first two shots so the accuracy is probably there.

I'm complaining a little more than I should because after those shots I moved back to 150ish yards and couldn't hit the steel, so I set up a board with a target sheet and couldn't even get anywhere on that at all. So when I moved back in to 100 yards my shoulder was getting sore (making me anticipate) as my confidence was shot. Still managed to put a few more on the steel and paper at 100, so I'm likely okay.

What I'm dealing with now is for some reason I set my rear sight slightly left last year, and all my shots are a few inches left at 100. I bent a small screw driver trying to loosen the damn sight and don't know what to do about it.

[whitewalrus]

Hold towards rear of the rib cage?

[whitewalrus]

Read the package insert that came with the power belts, most of their ?jacketed? ones are slightly undersized.

But I am sure as you mentioned it?s just other factors.

[Irving]

Doesn't matter now. I was picking up my Axis and had Ark look at the rear sight of the muzzleloader (I couldn't get it off) and the whole thing is messed up so I have to put my spare sight on and recenter it anyway. Fun.

[Mazin]

Hi Mazin!

Your new business must keep you very very busy because you're almost never stopping by.


He's one of the 4,00 lurkers. Or all of them.

.......busy, naw you can't trust anyone nowadays without contracts so due to my own stupidity my last 9mo have been a waste of fucking time, lucky thing im independently wealthy... [ROFL1]
I haven't been posting because im a salty mofo.

[Irving]

Sorry to hear. Does that mean you had a falling out with our other guy?

[Mazin]

Lets just say i would be hard pressed not to spit in his face next time we are eye to eye.

[Irving]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[Mazin]

Me too, he was the last person ever i would have thought would screw me, especially the way he did and at the worse possable time in my life. Yea im salty as a mofo

[Mazin]

But live and learn

[Irving]

Maybe you should head up to Black Hawk and try and win your time and money back.





What's the worst that could happen?

[Mazin]

Sure lend me about 25k [Coffee]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Ho day

Heya buddy, good to see ya.

It's displeasing to hear about the misfortune you have experienced...for sure. You didn't deserve that.

[ChickNorris]

I'm sorry your venture didn't work out with your partner as you'd hoped. I know that would disappoint me far more than if the 'business' failed for relevant reasons.

Still, nice to see you.

[ChickNorris]

Doesn't matter now. I was picking up my Axis and had Ark look at the rear sight of the muzzleloader (I couldn't get it off) and the whole thing is messed up so I have to put my spare sight on and recenter it anyway. Fun.

Bummer.

[Mazin]

Its all good I'm going to win the lotto soon

[Mazin]

Thanks CN and OBC. The dissapointing part is not only losing a "good" friend but just losing more time with nothing to show for it but a burning anger, I already had that market cornered already.

[Mazin]

This year for friends has been a weired one. I have lost 3 friends i would have taken a bullet for just to figure out in almost a decade (2 and one of 30 years) of knowing people you really have no clue who someone is.

[Mazin]

/rant

[Mazin]

Hope everyone in the Ho Nation is doing well!

[ChickNorris]

I encountered something today that I found extremely disappointing. While rerouting around the detour on 8th i decided to go down to 7th via an alley. Halfway through I saw an American flag still attached to a wooden pole sticking out of one of the trash bins behind a house.

Needless to say the flag is now under my care.

I also took specific note to which bin it was discarded as the addy was preprinted on it by the city when it was issued.

[Great-Kazoo]

This year for friends has been a weired one. I have lost 3 friends i would have taken a bullet for just to figure out in almost a decade (2 and one of 30 years) of knowing people you really have no clue who someone is.

I feel that way about my ex's

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hope everyone in the Ho Nation is doing well!

Is there someones ass we can help kick?

[whitewalrus]

This year for friends has been a weired one. I have lost 3 friends i would have taken a bullet for just to figure out in almost a decade (2 and one of 30 years) of knowing people you really have no clue who someone is.

Just seems that most everyone these days is out for themselves. Have had similar situations recently myself. There?s still a good few out there, but hard to weed thru all the rest.

[whitewalrus]

I encountered something today that I found extremely disappointing. While rerouting around the detour on 8th i decided to go down to 7th via an alley. Halfway through I saw an American flag still attached to a wooden pole sticking out of one of the trash bins behind a house.

Needless to say the flag is now under my care.

I also took specific note to which bin it was discarded as the addy was preprinted on it by the city when it was issued.

Very sad to hear this. Is the flag still serviceable? If not I think the VAs and Boy Scouts typically take them to retire correctly.

[ChickNorris]

I believe it is. Im going to inspect it & then launder it tomorrow. If so, im going to take it to my range.

[whitewalrus]

Should be put to good use there :)

[ChickNorris]

Only 410 guests on the forum. Must have just missed the reset.

[buffalobo]

Think I heard the counter was off.

[Mazin]

Cn thats how i got my flag out in front of my house. I watched my neghbors wife rollit up and put it in there (new) and went over and asked if i could have it. After this year ill have to make the trip to the vfw or va and get it retired.

[Mazin]

Just seems that most everyone these days is out for themselves. Have had similar situations recently myself. There?s still a good few out there, but hard to weed thru all the rest.

Amen

[whitewalrus]

Guess we need to start a flag rescue. Adopt a flag today!

[OtterbatHellcat]

It's a pretty damn simple thing to hope all of us have a decent Thursday.

I hope for that.

:)

[Mazin]

Guess we need to start a flag rescue. Adopt a flag today!

That’s actually not a bad idea at all

[ChickNorris]

Its only Thursday, again.

[ChickNorris]

I printed a bit of literature about the significance of & proper way to retire the American flag, did a property records search, addressed an envelope, included a picture of how I found the flag with the bin addy, signed it with 'best regards / my name' & now It's ready for the outgoing mail.

[ChickNorris]

Maybe they just didn't know any better.

[whitewalrus]

It's a pretty damn simple thing to hope all of us have a decent Thursday.

I hope for that.

:)

Thank you, I will hope for this too

[whitewalrus]

I printed a bit of literature about the significance of & proper way to retire the American flag, did a property records search, addressed an envelope, included a picture of how I found the flag with the bin addy, signed it with 'best regards / my name' & now It's ready for the outgoing mail.

They will probably just get triggered.

[ChickNorris]

Comedian did a skit about 'having a nice day' & that he had a certain number in a row & it was only fair to pass along his nice day run to another who must have had an equally numbered amount of bad days. It was his turn for that, only fair. Etc.

Think it was George Carlin

[ChickNorris]

They will probably just get triggered.

I've nothing but snarky for a response (not @ you WW) so I'm omitting the sardonic just this once.

[ChickNorris]

Think I heard the counter was off.

Ive never seen it below 398.

[ChickNorris]

I've a Beretta shotgun to go play with today.

FN 300 winmag tomorrow too.

Match on Sunday in Bailey.

Wedding anniversary

Busy weekend.

[Gman]

Flag could have been taken from someone else and tossed into a random dumpster, couldn't it?

[ChickNorris]

Flag could have been taken from someone else and tossed into a random dumpster, couldn't it?

Sure.

Given the volume & specificity of other items discarded at the location, it appears someone did a little garage cleaning.

[Irving]

Comedian did a skit about 'having a nice day' & that he had a certain number in a row & it was only fair to pass along his nice day run to another who must have had an equally numbered amount of bad days. It was his turn for that, only fair. Etc.

Think it was George Carlin

It was, just heard it on the radio yesterday.

[ChickNorris]

Im affording them the courtesy of a handwritten letter for edification.

There are very few things that I feel the need to police about others, this is one.

[ChickNorris]

Did I ever post pictures of my black powDer replicas?

[ChickNorris]

Anyone have interest?

[whitewalrus]

Did I ever post pictures of my black power replicas?

What do you have?

[whitewalrus]

I've a Beretta shotgun to go play with today.

Which one?

[ChickNorris]

Which one?

391

Unfortunately I only have the 'modified' choke so just the tight side of middle. I've never had a full set to try & see the patterns for myself.

[ChickNorris]

I really don't know if they are period appropriate but they sure do finish out my pirate costume.

[ChickNorris]

There are a couple of similar pistols mounted on a wall in a pub nearby. I've wanted them for years but they won't part with them, I've tried & often.

[ray1970]

391

Unfortunately I only have the 'modified' choke so just the tight side of middle. I've never had a full set to try & see the patterns for myself.

I should have some beretta choke tubes if you ever want to borrow them. Modified is probably acceptable for most things flying through the air. I?m more of an improved cylinder fan myself if there is only one barrel involved. I used to run IC in the top barrel and M in the bottom of my over/under.

[whitewalrus]

391

Unfortunately I only have the 'modified' choke so just the tight side of middle. I've never had a full set to try & see the patterns for myself.

Should be good for most things. Skeet you would want a more open choke.

Modified is a good all around choice.

[whitewalrus]

I like the blunderbuss one

[ChickNorris]

I like the blunderbuss one

Some of the parts are real.

[ray1970]

Some of the parts are real.

I?ve dated girls like that.

[Gman]

I was expecting some kind of Black Panther type material...


Did I ever post pictures of my black power replicas?

[Coffee]

I had a Winchester 1200 with a 26" bbl in Improved Cylinder that I really loved to shoot. Was a great trap gun. The action was so slick it was almost like shooting a semi-auto. Got stolen on my birthday with most of my other guns back when I lived in TX many moons ago. I really miss that shotgun.

Oh, and who doesn't like that 'sexy pirate' costume at Halloween? [Pirate]

[ChickNorris]

I?ve dated girls like that.

-lol

[ChickNorris]

I was expecting some kind of Black Panther type material...



[Coffee]

I had a Winchester 1200 in Improved Cylinder that I really loved to shoot. Was a great trap gun. The action was so slick it was almost like shooting a semi-auto. Got stolen on my birthday with most of my other guns back when I lived in TX many moons ago. I really miss that shotgun.

Oh, and who doesn't like that 'sexy pirate' costume at Halloween? [Pirate]

Geez, didn't even catch that, obviously.

[ChickNorris]

Well, I had mentioned them last year when I was unable to post pics. Thought you all might like to see them. The novelty.

[ChickNorris]

& yup I've a amazing pair of boots just as lovely as my other shoe choices, just for my Anne Bonny costume.

[Gman]

Geez, didn't even catch that, obviously.
I'm extremely literal, so those things just jump out at me. It's a character flaw on my part.

A brace of flint pistols would be pretty cool. Maybe a sword of some type, but not (https://www.brilliantpromos.com/ap/LED-Swashbuckler-Pirate-Swords-5820268)...
https://api.asicentral.com/v1/media/22932192?size=normal

[ChickNorris]

Only now do I wish I would have bought every replica firearm @ the prop house. I didn't fully appreciate everything they had at the time. Pity.

[ray1970]

Fun fact: Anne Bonny used to expose her breasts during a fight in order to distract the men she was fighting.

[Gman]

Sounds like a great way to get shot in the tits.

"Well, that's where I was looking!!!"

[ChickNorris]

She was very considerate to afford them a glimpse just before she ended them.

[ChickNorris]

At some point I'd like Hbar to make me a holster for the pistol.

[ChickNorris]

Anyhoo. . . Just silly distractions today.

[ChickNorris]

Should be good for most things. Skeet you would want a more open choke.

Why?

[ray1970]

Lol. I actually go full cylinder bore for skeet. They?re fast and close so I need the biggest shot spread as fast as I can get it.

[ChickNorris]

In other news. . . Social D is playing Denver tomorrow night

[whitewalrus]

Why?

Only shooting a max of 30 yards. Most shots in skeet would be closer. So you are giving yourself less room for error with the crossing targets.

I?ve shot it with a modified, does make it harder, but doable.

[whitewalrus]

Lol. I actually go full cylinder bore for skeet. They?re fast and close so I need the biggest shot spread as fast as I can get it.

I know plenty that do that in the top barrel.

[whitewalrus]

In other news. . . Social D is playing Denver tomorrow night

You going? They may be worth seeing.

[ChickNorris]

I missed it on the schedule & was just texted the listing by a friend.

I have so much planned for tomorrow that I'm not sure I can squeeze in another activity.

[ChickNorris]

Only shooting a max of 30 yards. Most shots in skeet would be closer. So you are giving yourself less room for error with the crossing targets.

I?ve shot it with a modified, does make it harder, but doable.

How far were we shooting & with what again?

[MrAK]

In other news. . . Social D is playing Denver tomorrow night

I won’t attend another concert where Social D is playing after this story.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.stereogum.com/2010503/police-are-investigating-social-distortions-mike-ness-for-punching-fan-in-fight-over-trump/video%3famp=1

I can’t recall having ever been to a punk show where the crowd or band didn’t flick off each other, or give each other a hard time. Initiating physical violence because someone else has an opposing view is antithesis to what I personally always felt punk music and that culture was trying to represent.

[ChickNorris]

I won’t attend another concert where Social D is playing after this story.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.stereogum.com/2010503/police-are-investigating-social-distortions-mike-ness-for-punching-fan-in-fight-over-trump/video%3famp=1

I can’t recall having ever been to a punk show where the crowd or band didn’t flick off each other, or give each other a hard time. Initiating physical violence because someone else has an opposing view is antithesis to what I personally always felt punk music and that culture was trying to represent.

Laughed @ a new story

[ChickNorris]

Tomorrow is my anniversary.

Husband is going unchain me from the stove & won't hide my shoes aaallllllll day.

Giggle

[ChickNorris]

Also pointed out by other folks its a full moon & the 13th on a Friday.

[whitewalrus]

How far were we shooting & with what again?

Light modified and about 35 yards at the time of engagement.

Chokes aren?t as perfect as the charts that people make for them. I?ve seen loads pattern tighter or looser in different guns. And different loads change things as well.

[whitewalrus]

I won?t attend another concert where Social D is playing after this story.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.stereogum.com/2010503/police-are-investigating-social-distortions-mike-ness-for-punching-fan-in-fight-over-trump/video%3famp=1

I can?t recall having ever been to a punk show where the crowd or band didn?t flick off each other, or give each other a hard time. Initiating physical violence because someone else has an opposing view is antithesis to what I personally always felt punk music and that culture was trying to represent.

Punk has gone soft

[ChickNorris]

Punk has gone soft

Yup

[BladesNBarrels]

One of the news channels is doing a daily report of the number of children killed by firearms in the current week.
My wife's first question was, why aren't they reporting the number killed in traffic accidents this week?
Yep, good point.
I was getting ready for a garage sale, and was recalling that I used to go to the flea market on Federal north of I-70 on the week-ends when I got out of the service in the early 70's.
I would sell the lamps I made in my spare time while back in college.
Firearms were on display, for sale, and traded just like any other item being sold.
My little view of the world has changed substantially since then.

[ChickNorris]

I have so many bits & bobs I could easily sell @ a garage sale.

I just don't have it in me to do the CL & nextdoor & whatnot.

Are yard sales as much of a pain as I imagine them to be?

[whitewalrus]

I have so many bits & bobs I could easily sell @ a garage sale.

I just don't have it in me to do the CL & nextdoor & whatnot.

Are yard sales as much of a pain as I imagine them to be?

People want rock bottom prices and I think they are just looking for a deal too good to pass up. Other than that, it does get rid of your stuff. When you are done, just donate it as you wont make much with a garage sale.

[Erni]

No. Yard sales are where people come, make you unreasonable offers, you haggle, and they clean up your junk for you while leaving you money for stuff you would likely throw out next year anyway. Made enough to take family to a nice dinner.

[SideShow Bob]

Are yard sales as much of a pain as I imagine them to be?

As long as there is a neighborhood Garage/yard sale happening, you get free advertising. And put everything in the driveway with free signs taped to everything, it is no hassle at all. You don’t even have to open your door or monitor the items.
This is how I got rid of a bunch of crap without making a trip to the dump.

[Gman]

I'd rather just donate it to ARC or Goodwill.

[whitewalrus]

I'd rather just donate it to ARC or Goodwill.

then how I am going to get the stuff I sell at my garage sale?

[ChickNorris]

Yep. Already put a few things out for the parents to fight over when they picked up their kids @ the school.

Then they left the free sign as litter in the street.


I wasn't the least bit surprised.

[ChickNorris]

I don't really like 'people' all that much lately.

[ChickNorris]

Not sure I could hold my tongue at a bunch of folks pawing @ things I like enough to not put in a dumpster or too fragile to survive the arc donation ride.

[ChickNorris]

Meh.

I've said this before, I'm near ordering a roll off & just emptying the house. . . save a few bit of precious.

[Gman]

I don't really like 'people' all that much lately.
"People" suck. I can deal with persons.

[ChickNorris]

"People" suck. I can deal with persons.

Some.

Few.

[ChickNorris]

My point about the 'stuff'

Fruit pattern china no matter how collectable doesnt translate as currency in the firearms community.

[ChickNorris]

Extra chatty today. Apologies.

[Erni]

I don't really like 'people' all that much lately.
curmudgeon

[Gman]

curmudgeon

You rang?

[whitewalrus]

Yup

And to think I was considering going to see stiff little fingers in OCT. granted I would have to get by my dislike of being in the Denver metro area.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I don't really like 'people' all that much lately.

It's kind of interesting that you weren't sure of that way before today.

It almost begs the question....what was it that finally drove you off that cliff? ha ha.

[ChickNorris]

I like everyone OBC.

Just not right now.

[whitewalrus]

It's kind of interesting that you weren't sure of that way before today.

It almost begs the question....what was it that finally drove you off that cliff? ha ha.

All the parents dropping kids off at school :)

[ChickNorris]

All the parents dropping kids off at school :)

They really are awful & inconsiderate people for the most part. So probably yes.

[whitewalrus]

Yell "Get off my lawn" to them and throw rocks :)

[ChickNorris]

Yell "Get off my lawn" to them and throw rocks :)

I heard Forrest say 'sometimes there just isn't enough rocks'

[whitewalrus]

sorry to hear that Jenny

[Great-Kazoo]

One of the news channels is doing a daily report of the number of children killed by firearms in the current week.
My wife's first question was, why aren't they reporting the number killed in traffic accidents this week?
Yep, good point.
I was getting ready for a garage sale, and was recalling that I used to go to the flea market on Federal north of I-70 on the week-ends when I got out of the service in the early 70's.
I would sell the lamps I made in my spare time while back in college.
Firearms were on display, for sale, and traded just like any other item being sold.
My little view of the world has changed substantially since then.

There isn't a garage sale down here where you can't find at least 1 or 2 guns on tables.

Last sale, i looked at an old model 59 smith. Ask the guy, how much?

Oh that's worth $700 as it's illegal now to make guns that take 15 round magazines [ROFL3].

ARE YOU HIGH? Who told you that line of crap? Needless to say he turned down my offer of $250.

Sad thing is . He was as serious as a heart attack, guns were no longer being made that took double stack mags.
They only make guns that take 7 rounds or less [facepalm]



I'd rather just donate it to ARC or Goodwill.

We tell people. if you don't make us an offer and buy something. It's going to the thrift store donation bin in the morning.

As for who it gets donated to. FUCK GW. They've become the over retail price thrift store, with no more making offers on items. Hey you do anything on this clothing? Sorry, everything is price set by corporate . Bar codes and the like.

[Gman]

That's why I listed ARC first. Goodwill is convenient for drop-offs.

[ChickNorris]

The flag was laundered last night & it is in excellent condition.

[Gman]

I was looking up information regarding laundering Old Glory, and I had never heard of this:

https://www.grandnewflag.com/flag-care/

Cleaning Cotton Flags

Natural fiber flags such as cotton and wool should be handled with greater care. We suggest spot cleaning or dry-cleaning. Please contact your local dry cleaners for their recommendation. A majority of dry-cleaners will dry-clean a U.S. flag at no charge.

The one you have looks like one of my nylon flags.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I like everyone OBC.

Just not right now.

Cool.

I call that "bitchy", and I get thataway with some regulated frequency.

[ChickNorris]

I think you've confused me & my actions with your own.

Im pleasant & polite.

[ChickNorris]

Im also pedantic.

[ChickNorris]

On second thought, I suppose pedantic is a form of bitchy to some folk.

Apologies.

[MrAK]

On second thought, I suppose pedantic is a form of bitchy to some folk.

Apologies.

To me, pedantic implies that you know what you want, know what your true expectations are, and you’re blunt about it

In other words, there aren’t enough women like you around.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Blunt isn't a condition, it's reality.

I is a Sagimatarian.....I is generally blunt. .....and I'll shoot an arrow at your ass. :)

[OtterbatHellcat]

Well...crossbow.

It's really similar in how it feels, I'm sure.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Im pleasant & polite.

Myself and others I know pretty well, refer to that as a bullshitter...or a "politician".

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hey, I called my former music instructor just a bit ago to catch up with him a bit. It was cool to chat with him again.

I miss the progress I was making when I was still playing the guitar, and I miss him too.

Good guy.

[ChickNorris]

You've called me a bitchy bullshitter politician so far...

[ChickNorris]

So, what's your aim OBC?

[OtterbatHellcat]

You've called me a bitchy bullshitter politician so far...

I didn't call you anything, ma'am. I was speaking for myself.

If I were to "call" you anything, I would have said "bored".

[ChickNorris]

Bully for you.

Thanks for keeping up.

[ChickNorris]

In other news. . .

Wow. Only 230 guests on the forum right now.

[ChickNorris]

205 & going down

[ChickNorris]

Seems to have settled @ 185

[ChickNorris]

TheNash, I like your gif.

[TheNash]

TheNash, I like your gif.

Thanks
That’s why I don’t post, I have a bad time trying to put what I want to say into words and end up just like the gif..

[TheNash]

Wow 12 post! I’m on a roll

[ChickNorris]

& you got the new page.

[Great-Kazoo]

Well...crossbow.

It's really similar in how it feels, I'm sure.

We still talking about bow & arrows. or something in your quiver

[brutal]

Thanks
That?s why I don?t post, I have a bad time trying to put what I want to say into words and end up just like the gif..

Double like.

An oldie and a goodie. Years ago, I used to put it in my work email sig for "special" clients.

[Great-Kazoo]

Double like.

An oldie and a goodie. Years ago, I used to put it in my work email sig for "special" clients.



as in, 20 minutes to wapner, special?

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah.....249 toothpicks....yeah.


I went bowling for the first time in a long damn while. And I sucked....go figure.

Fun enough though.

[ChickNorris]

Santiago Saturday

[Great-Kazoo]

Santiago Saturday

No match today?

[ChickNorris]

No.

[ray1970]

Yeah.....249 toothpicks....yeah.


I went bowling for the first time in a long damn while. And I sucked....go figure.

Fun enough though.

I went bowling for the first time in years a couple of months ago. Started out a little sketchy with a 149 then game two was a little better with a 180 something and by the third game I was figuring it out and went somewhere around a 225. I?m sure if I went today I?d be rusty again. I was much more consistent when I bowled league all of the time.

[ChickNorris]

I can't remember the last time I bowled.

[ChickNorris]

Other than I have before

[ChickNorris]

Small brave carnivore
Kill moths & cloth covered toes
Fear vacuum cleaner

- Haiku

[ray1970]

Spank the pretty girls
Put big smiles on their faces
Make them ask for more


Haiku

[ChickNorris]

Funny stuff Ray

[ray1970]

Thanks. I knew someone would appreciate some impromptu original poetry.

[ChickNorris]

Only someone eh?

[ChickNorris]

I just read Joel Kinnaman isn't part of the new/ next season of Altered Carbon.

Dafuq?

[ChickNorris]

Maynard pic for no particular reason

[ChickNorris]

One of my favorite buildings

[ChickNorris]

Might have been a bit of the inspiration for my 1850 board & batten carpentry gothic church birdhouse.

[ChickNorris]

Then I made a few more. THIS is what usually happens when I'm bored. Made all from discarded material in my alleyway. Trellis, old shower frame, roof flashing, gutter blocking, fencing, chandelier parts etc.,

[ChickNorris]

Each one is actually a pine box appropriate for the bird I wish to house & then skinned with a theme. This rose trellis ended up being the high plains mill. Don't have a picture of it finished w/ decorative water wheel. Doesn't always occur to me to take pictures.

[ChickNorris]

The chandelier boboche whimsy flower house when finished. Not my favorite, but was still fun. Again, all discarded material, minus the fasteners & the contorted hazelnut branch, I cut that from my yard because it fit so perfectly over the peak.

[ChickNorris]

Silly me & my knoodle knock birdhouses

[ChickNorris]

Don't know if Irving will remember but I had wanted his old vacuum breaker housing so I could use it in something Taj Mahal flavored.

It had a great patina.

[ChickNorris]

Bird dollhouse for a friend. Not my best work by far but she liked it. I liked the cat in the window. The walls come out & I made bits of furniture out of copper wire & wood. The weather vane was an afterthought too. You wouldn't know it but I spent a stupid amount of time on this, I even made the individual flowers from jewelry findings.

[ray1970]

I used to make bird houses with old license plates for the roofs.

[ChickNorris]

Ive sold my birdhouses on Etsy for ridiculous money.

[ChickNorris]

I used to make bird houses with old license plates for the roofs.

I thought about skinning a few boxes in plates. But they'd likely be more decorative than used by birds.

[Irving]

I joined the broken cell phone screen club.

[ChickNorris]

Your newest new phone?

[ChickNorris]

This place is bad for me. Now I post nonsense about nothing when Im bored.

[ChickNorris]

Lastly, it's dark by 1930 now. Bummer.

[OtterbatHellcat]

I went bowling for the first time in years a couple of months ago. Started out a little sketchy with a 149 then game two was a little better with a 180 something and by the third game I was figuring it out and went somewhere around a 225. I?m sure if I went today I?d be rusty again. I was much more consistent when I bowled league all of the time.

I kinda miss doing the league stuff, probably been six or seven years since. I was pretty solid 170/195 window as a straight line bowler....never had an interest in doing all that radical spin stuff.

[Gman]

I just read Joel Kinnaman isn't part of the new/ next season of Altered Carbon.

Dafuq?

Remember, that sleeve was returned to Kristin Ortega. Next season will be in a new sleeve.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Ive sold my birdhouses on Etsy for ridiculous money.

You clearly have some skill and talent when you're being creative. Nice work.

Making things/stuff is pretty damn cool.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Bummer on the phone, Irving.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Heya, G.

[ChickNorris]

Remember, that sleeve was returned to Kristin Ortega. Next season will be in a new sleeve.

Apparently not

[ChickNorris]

Im out. Night people

[Irving]

Oh yeah, there is a big forrest fire. Couldn't tell you where, but I saw the smoker looking South from Black Mountain. Now we can smell it in Guffey.

[OtterbatHellcat]

There is a lightning caused fire near Buena / Howard.

[Gman]

G'night!

[ChickNorris]

More Maynard just because he's such a cutie

[brutal]

Ive sold my birdhouses on Etsy for ridiculous money.

No doubt. Very cool stuff.

[brutal]

I joined the broken cell phone screen club.

That didn't take long.

[brutal]

Oh yeah, there is a big forrest fire. Couldn't tell you where, but I saw the smoker looking South from Black Mountain. Now we can smell it in Guffey.

That's my backyard. Son and wife suck at fire. It's always just smoke.

[buffalobo]

Oh yeah, there is a big forrest fire. Couldn't tell you where, but I saw the smoker looking South from Black Mountain. Now we can smell it in Guffey.Need to bear hunt there. I have been to Guffy and surrounding area three times and every time have seen bear.

[Irving]

Need to bear hunt there. I have been to Guffy and surrounding area three times and every time have seen bear.

I've been bear hunting here for years and have yet to ever even see one. Got a picture of a nice paw print today though.

[Irving]

Those bird houses are great.


Did I mention I came across a dead 5-point bull elk today?

[GilpinGuy]

Those bird houses are great.


Did I mention I came across a dead 5-point bull elk today?

Was it recoverable? I'm not above taking a roadkill deer/elk if there's good meat on it. I hit 2 deer (2 different times) and had someone stop to take them with a cop right there and they were cool with it. You're supposed to report it to DOW and all that government bullshit, but both cops were just like, "Oh yeah man. If you want it, take it".

Edit: sounds like you might have been bear hunting. Come get the one that completely destroyed my garbage box the other night and made a giant mess. First time they ever got into the thing. He must have found a weak spot and exploited the shit out of it. Gotta rebuild the entire lid.

[Irving]

I have a cow tag as well. Not recoverable, and I'm sure very frowned upon without a bull license. Game warden showed up the same day.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Interaction...it's awesome.

[Great-Kazoo]

There is a lightning caused fire near Buena / Howard.

1 hour of rain, almost 1.5 hours of lightning last night and..................3 hrs of no power due to lightning strike.

[BladesNBarrels]

1 hour of rain, almost 1.5 hours of lightning last night and..................3 hrs of no power due to lightning strike.

back-up generator time?

[Great-Kazoo]

back-up generator time?

No. free loading, read my kindle and relax time. Opened windows, had a nice wind moving through with the storm.

[BladesNBarrels]

lemonade from lemons

[ray1970]

Would it be wrong for a guy with little to no hair to make fun of another guy with a bad hairstyle?

[BladesNBarrels]

Probably not in this thread
Appears that almost anything goes.

[Coffee]

[ChickNorris]

Probably not in this thread
Appears that almost anything goes.

[Coffee]

Almost eh?

[ChickNorris]

Yay funny hair.

[ChickNorris]

Might share that with everyone

[ChickNorris]

Tap tap tap... um, Ray?