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Ok, just sitting around the house being lazy today and thinking about some things.   As usual, it involves sitting here on the keyboard looking at different forum and news items.    And for the life of me, I really can't remember this morning where I first saw this quote..."It's not how you start...it's how you finish."    Damn. That really hit me hard today. Think about that. There is so much in that line that it poses thousands of questions and comments for me.    I sent about an hour searching it out and reading about it.   Seems that it's mostly attributed to Carlos Zambrano, the MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and the Marlins. Read about him and some of his activites and comments.   Many of them are good, but this one really hit home.   The partial quote is from a comment he made during one of his pitching career interviews. The full quote is this..."It's not how you start, it's how you finish. We have to move on. I have 30 more starts. This doesn't bother me."   I know it relates to his career and the ups and downs of his time on the mound. But it just stood out. Boldly.   "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." Such power in that line.   It is an awesome truth.   It's also a motivational line that just screams out at me today.   As I said, I've been sitting around here thinking today, sort of taking stock of my life and blessings.   I turned 63 today. Not looking for words of congratulations.   It's just another day. An event like any other.   But I saw that line and just froze up. "It's not how you start...It's how you finish." Yes, I've modified the quote to add a little more emphasis.   I'm going to attempt to keep that in my mind. I think it's one of the most inspirational lines from the mouth of a human being I've ever read.   "I's not how you start...It's how you finish."   I'm going to try to live with that in mind every day going forth.     Sorry for the length, I'm just in that mood.

  I can't think of anything worse than the bunch of republicans we now have in office. Oh wait a minute. Yes I can. The bunch of democrats we had in office before them.

Sorry but I can't bring myself to love either one of them. They both SUCK!!!!  At this point we are stuck with them is all...........jmho

oh yeah,  forgot this.  Clearly 1911's are top shelf and Glocks are generic plastic fantastic pistolas.

I'll be 66 soon so I can relate. Since my heart attack in 08 I've read several quotes that have stuck me as oh so true and that's one of them. He's a few more for you to ponder. In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. Winston Churchill The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. Eminem

Have plenty in the safe. But this one is a little special for a special little girl. Pretty sure that I'm going to throw an integrally suppressed barrel on it before she shoots it.

Theater Seats for Seniors > An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. > When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, > "Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat." > The old man didn't budge. > The usher became more impatient. > "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the > manager." > Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing. > The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he > returned with the manager. > Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled > man, but with no success. > Finally they summoned the police. The officer surveyed the situation > briefly then asked, "All right buddy what's your name?" > "Fred," the old man moaned. > "Where you from, Fred?" asked the police officer. > With a terrible grunt in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied... > ... "The balcony." > >> >> An elderly gentleman... >> Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the >> doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of >> hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% The elderly >> gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, >> 'Your hearing is  perfect.. Your family must be really pleased that >> you can hear again.' >> The gentleman replied, 'Oh, I haven't told my family yet. >> I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my >> will three times!' >> >> >> >> >> Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a >> bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm >> 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. >> How do you feel?' >> Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.' >> 'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?' >> 'Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.' >> >> >> >> >> An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after >> eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. >> The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out >> to a  new restaurant and it was really great... I would recommend it >> very highly.' >> The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?' >> The first man thought and thought and finally said,  'What is the >> name of that flower you give to someone you love? >> You know... The one that's red and has thorns.' >> 'Do you mean a rose?' >> 'Yes, that's the one,'  replied the man. He then turned towards the >> kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went >> to last night?' >> >> >> >> Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged. >> However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly >> gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at >> his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. >> After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him >> to the elevator. >> On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. >> 'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom >> changing out of her hospital gown.' >> >> >> >> >> Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. >> During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, >> but they might want to start writing things down to help them >> remember… Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. >> 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks. >> 'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?' >> 'Sure..' >> 'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' >> she asks. >> 'No, I can remember it.' >> 'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write >> it down, so as not to forget it?' >> He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with >> strawberries.' >> 'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write >> it down?' she asks. >> Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! >> Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for >> goodness sake!' >> Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, The old man >> returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.. >> She stares at the plate for a moment. >> 'Where's my toast ?' >> >> >> >> >> A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: >> 'So I hear you're getting married?' >> 'Yep!' >> 'Do I know her?' >> 'Nope!' >> 'This  woman, is she good looking?' >> 'Not really.' >> 'Is she a good cook?' >> 'Naw, she can't cook too well.' >> 'Does she have lots of money?' >> 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' >> 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' >> 'I don't know.' >> 'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?' >> 'Because she can still drive!' >> >> >> >> >> Three old guys are out walking. >> First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?' >> Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!' >> Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer..' >> >> >> >> >> A man was telling his neighbor, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It >> cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.' >> 'Really,' answered the neighbor . 'What kind is  it?' >> 'Twelve thirty..' >> >> >> >> >> Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. >> A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with >> a gorgeous young woman on his arm. >> A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're >> really doing great, aren't you?' >> Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and >> be cheerful.'' >> The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart >> murmur; be careful.' >> >> >> >> >> And One more..! >> >> >> A little old man shuffled slowly into  an ice cream parlor and pulled >> himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool… After catching his >> breath, he ordered a banana split. >> The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' >> 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

  What a fine example of the twisted mess these politicians have made of carrying a handgun. 

I will go on record as saying, Glenn is probably THE baddest guy here overall.  No, he's not as viscious as Rick or as possum savvy as Daryl BUT, the numbers speak for themselves.   He's the one they send in when they're pretty sure no one else will survive.   He's the guy that figures out technical/mechanical things and up until the arrival of Eugene, had the highest IQ by a large margin. He's the one who scored himself a strong and faithful lady. He's the one smart enough to wear ARMOR!!   AND, they talked about this on the Talking Dead...up until this last episode, Glenn has never lost a man/woman on his watch.  Noah was the first person he wasn't able to save who died in his immediate vicinity.     Glenn is the balance needed to survive in ANY situation the Walkers/World present.  Tough when he needs to be.  Cunning as all hell.  With just enough compassion to keep him from going full on Rick sociopath.           ME and the wife are die hard Daryl fans but if this were the REAL world, I'd take a Glenn any day in my group.

Justified !

Well, we were able to get "Restaurant Carry" Passed two times in two years with Kent Williams as Speaker, back with a pretty much even-up House. Tell me that "Guns in Bars" would pass today?

Yea, been feeling better for last week or so and hoping I continue to move forward in a positive way. ......................... :up: :up:

Friend of mine took this pic a while back Lol. I'm friends with the astronaut from Mt. Juliet, (Barry Wilmore) that just returned from the ISS last week. He was blessed with seeing auroras constantly. When he got there and saw them he posted on a private friends and family group about several things he had done and seen so far. All he put regarding auroras was: "Auroras- WOW!!!" I talked to my BIL and he said these may be the most amazing things Barry witnessed. He took many pics and videos of them and it's worth joining Instagram and following @iss, and searching #Astrobutch, just to see them. They're incredible. Sent

It was "self defense", suck'a tried to bite me!!   Dave

  "Except I didn't want you to carry your heater in the National Parks that you own."   - OS

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I am installing a set screw type gas block on my previously pinned barrel and it looks like the rear most set screw will land very close to the rear pin channel. Have any of you ran in to this? I am thinking i will just drill a dimple for the front set screw and just tighten the rear on up snug with plenty of loctite.

I know that i'm not flintching or bucking. Just to reassure myself, I let the ol man sling some lead down range and the same result happened with him shooting. I am either going to take a file to the front sight, buy new ones or just keep on trucking with it. I know what I can do with it and know how it shoots. All I know is that I love shooting this gun, and I am going to continue until I wear out or the gun wears out.

If I didn't shoot like a total tard the last two stages I would have done good. Won the first two in my class... Butttt nooooooooooo. At least joe didn't shoot that one target too. So I don't feel as bad. Haha

I just shot off some .45, .223 and 9mm Perfecta and it was total crap  :puke: :puke: :puke: I suggest you guys don't buy any more, it's just plain old junk. Half of it I had to pull the trigger twice, and the other felt like it was going to blow my gun up.  :dunno:

Good post Hipower, and Happy Birthday. If you are like me it is just another day, but you know what that's a pretty good gift. You have probably heard it, but today is very special as they call it the present!! I heard a good one the other day "Life is like a coin you have only once to spend it so spend it wisely."

Great job GT.  I always enjoy seeing the knives that the guys on here make. I even save the pics and open them in another venue that lets me ZOOM in to see the awesome detail these knives posses.  LOTS of talent here. Congrats on these two knives. They are awesome.

Nah I'll bet those are just the two he put in the pic.  :rofl:

Take a close read of the Cause of Action bill as written.  According to testimony by the sponsor in last weeks committee meeting, it moves virtually the entire burden of proof onto the employee - it is only after the employee has met that high bar that the employer would then incur a burden of proof.  NRA kinda left out that detail, it seems.....

What BS, who assumed that I would not like to be armed if I travel the less than 10 miles into KY EVERY SINGLE DAY? I for one would keep my permit for the simple fact that I do travel into other states and would enjoy reciprocity with it.

Well DAMN. I done waited until GT got famous. Please don't tell me you're going to turn into an asshole like Chris Reeve :)

  I don't know that " Guns In Bars " would pass today but " Guns In Cars " passed. That is much more important to me.

I'm going Friday to look at a Switchback.  Thats about the top of my budget and i love the way it feels when I sit on it so thats what I'm sticking with.   Just gotta figure out what accessories to go with.  And what color.  

I fixed 'em. I put vinyl siding all the way around my screened in patio, so there's nothing for them to destroy. Heh heh heh heh.....

Got this in the mail yesterday.... custom single blade trapper w/ATS-34 blade steel and stag scales. Made by Dirk Beaver @ Beaver Custom Blades in Blue Ridge, GA. Touched it up on my Ken Onion Work Sharp and am really amazed at how stupid sharp the ATS-34 gets! [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_095016.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_094957.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_095418.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_095354.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_095337.jpg.html][/URL] [URL=http://s551.photobucket.com/user/gd2bntn/media/Blades/20150318_095045.jpg.html][/URL]

I traded two crummmy pistols for a pre-lock Smith 629 with hammer mounted firing pin at a gun show around 2006. The firing pin broke while I was at the range one day... probably 2011 or 2012. I called Smith and received a call tag. The gun was back in my hands in about 2 weeks, without any cost on my part. Happy fella here.

    Ruger does.  And they are a lot older than 15 years old.

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Same here. I only have ONE can of powder on the bench, never leave powder in the powder measure, and charge and seat one case at a time.

....and this can be accomplished in seconds with the judicious use of a file.   Lighter bullets will shoot lower, but the 45 is made for the 230 grain projectile.

As Homer Simpson taught us, who needs a bottle opener when you have a gun?

Zero points awarded to you for not reading the OP! LOL!

Same letter here. Also got a similar response from Corker. Never heard back from Blackburn.

  The single action is the way to go.  If you get multiple bees in range, fan that thing.     And I shot my wife in the foot at ~6 feet last year while tracking one, she just slapped me.  She had forgotten about it by the next beer.

Anytime your down again holler. My shop is on the main highway in Tullahoma. Have a range at shop as well!

Sipping on an old favorite from the back of my bar tonight.  Blanton's.

That looks to be a bumble bee, Sir. You shouldn't post that picture, TWRA might start looking for you. LOL

Y'all are like a bunch of ladies at the beauty parlor talking about As the World Turns.  :lol:

The only one in the original Alexandria group with real contributing skills is the architect husband. Even that's unfocused and prone to design flaws from lack of "out there" experience. With Glenn, Rick, Carol and Darryl advising on security matters, his designs could become solid defenses.   I think Sam cozied up to Carol because she's not just a mother figure, but a strong mother figure. Something he doesn't have if his mom is being beat and won't stand up for herself or for him. If daddy's beating him, he may see Carol as someone who can protect him. Her little speach in the pantry may have had the opposite effect in some ways than she intended. Instead of staying away, he's drawing closer to her. I suspect he won't say anything about the guns, but because of loyalty, not fear. If Carol ever has proof he's beating Sam, Darryl won't have to gut him like a squirrel. Carol will slit his throat passing him on the sidewalk and never break stride....which would make a phenomenal closing scene for an episode.   +1 to seeing that the group is being put in position to take over everything. Bring on the RickCaroltatorship and let's go hunt some wolves!

Have you guys saw what his girlfriend looks like?? I would go missing for 10 days too!

If you miss them, they'll die from smoke inhalation  :up:

Received the scope back today via Fed Ex.   Accompanying the scope was a work order with the following:   Rifle scope warranty service, NO CHARGE. RZR- 4.5-27x56 EBR-2C Reticle Mrad:  (scope had wrong reticle).  Installed correct reticle.  2C Mrad.  Cleaned checked and purged unit.  All functions are normal and in good working order.           Thus ends the tale. Case closed and one happy customer.  Now, to the range!

I love the "sporting purposes" title they use. :down: The second amendment had nothing to do with sporting and hunting and this title should not be used in determining 2A rights.

  I think it works at least as well as a gun buster sign works at keeping bank robbers out of banks.

YOUR NOT ALONE.  I'VE DONE THIS A FEW TIMES WHEN I SEE MONEY SITTING IN A GUN I DON'T USE. THEN I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO SELL IT.