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I have a long-standing policy of not dancing on the graves of the departed with whom I had very serious disagreements or distaste for. I also have a very closely related policy of not placing laurels upon the graves of those who are undeserving of them. I will simply say what I always say, my condolences for those who feel loss at his passing.

Very well put CTS ❤

This thread started out honoring a man that deserves and earned respect. I feel we need to drop the Covid-19 crap, and respect the man. RIP General Colin Powell, my god give you everything you deserve in heaven.

1935 and JMB is highly significant. Reckon it is what I think is? Something like a P-35 perhaps? I’m excited.

Agreed. Let's all quarantine the COVID posts in the COVID thread.

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that specifically affects the bodies B cells. Those B cells are the "memory" that remember how to produce antibodies that the body needs to fight off infections. Without effective B cell response - your body is going to have a tough time fighting off the virus. So, yes. Covid was the disease that killed him. He had a condition that made him more susceptible to all infections - many of which might have done it. SARS-CoV-2 was just the virus that jumped to the front of the line. Vaccines help the body form antibodies that remembered by the body's T cells and B cells. So, someone with a condition like Secretary Powell's would still get some benefit from the vaccine - but any infection could be deadly. We're looking forward to some of the nasal spray vaccines that will help to mitigate respiratory viruses closer to the infection point.

Comaprable offerings from Generac, Yamaha, or even WEN will get similar performance and noise w/o the Honda price tag. Whether or not they'll last as long as a Honda, I couldn't say.

I have a whole house and large gas genset if needed. I look at it like ammo, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I also live in a location where if something major happens I will be one of the last with power restored. I prefer to be able to sleep in comfort regardless if it is 30 degrees or 100 degrees. I also consider things like being able to run machinery if needed to fix things in a worst case. I guess we each have our own tolerances. The older I get, the less tolerance I have for inconvenience within my own home and property.

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Mint condition. Includes original box and 2 mags. Purchased from GR8Smiles. I’ve never fired it. Asking $625.

I’d love to see anew one come out!

It was the biggest crowd they've ever had. People waited in traffic up to five hours on Friday and were turned away. Others parked on the side of the road and walked up to two miles to get in. They delayed the start on Friday because dealers were stuck in traffic and couldn't open their booths. Some dealers didn't make it in until noon. 8600 people Friday and 14,400 on Saturday.

That was one of the reasons why I stopped hunting there. They made you go back to the check station to get another parking pass if you changed areas, when at other bases using the same software would give you a yearly pass. That and the fact that back then center fire weapons were really restricted, had to use shotgun or black powder for most of the season.

So is an oven....

I have great respect for General Powell, may he Rest In Peace.

Back years ago when I was hunting they use to have draw hunts on Ft Campbell and you could take 1 Doe and 1 buck per hunt in certain areas to help control the population. I don't know if they still have those hunts or not anymore. I do believe that soldiers on the base, veterans and handicap veterans can hunt certain areas but not sure

You mean the 5 posts of anti-vax propaganda you rudely inserted into a thread commemorating the passing of a military leader and former Secretary of State? To parse it terms you applied to the UT fans at the Ole Miss game, "That was a trashy, despicable display". An entire thread is dedicated to COVID. You ought to confine your wild, unsubstantiated ideas on that topic, there.

I think @E4 No More is a physician himself so I imagine he is quite used to seeking medical research for giving patients advice.

I was set up in the sheds at #7

Here’s to the good old days.

The rental range was going hot and heavy, the main line went hot every hour or so (except when they let folks wonder all over the range). The round count was amazing. Just the minigun alone, 30 second bursts. using the math, conservative rate of 3000 rds a minute, so 1500 rounds per burst, 4 bursts per session, 10 sessions per day, 2 days = 120,000 rds from the minigun alone. Even at .50 cents per that is more than my annual salary. Full auto is certainly a rich man's game.

IF I were some eccentric that collected these kinds of things and money were no object id much rather invest in firearms from real individuals than Hollywood props. But thats me

Wonder what Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry 44 mag will bring

Bills by 3 TD's, IMO. Titans will get boat raced as they can't stop top tier teams, IMO. Another outstanding prediction brought to by the TGO Extinguished Football GooGoo Bobsguns. Remember the Alabama-Texas A&M prediction. I guess your opinion is highly suspect.

The most obvious question is: Do you think that they knew the vaccine would be useless at the time of administration? Do you think there's a possibility that they figured the risk versus reward warranted the vaccine? Did he get the less effective vaccine which would have been weakened further by his condition? There are numerous variables to consider which is why a discussion with your doctor is recommended rather than a discussion with some unknown chump/quack on the Internet.

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It will be marked down as a covid death regardless. THIS is important to remember.

I'm a long time fan of John Wayne. But I just can't see that kind of money just because he owned it. OTOH: I have been known to pay too much for something just because I wanted it.

Sorry, i am new and was able to paste a quote the last time, but now i can't figure it out, but in response to Defender, i love the small towns and absolutely dread whats happening to rural Tennessee. Can someone remind me how to put the quotes in the message? Thanks

Ugh! Don't get ME started on Let's Go Brandon. LOL!

There's no need to fear. Sleepy Joe is here. He's going to fix all that & more. Relax & enjoy.

Halfway off topic, but close. Growing up in Chattanooga, ours was a two-story house next to a rental house that was a slum. As long as people lived there, the huge rats that infested the house stayed in the rental house. Whenever the house went vacant, the rats came to our house. At the ripe old age of 12, I figured out a solution. I'd open the second story window in the kitchen, and fry a thick piece of bacon and throw it out into the driveway. Then I'd put a .22 Short in the top barrel of my Savage .22/.401 o/u and wait. In a few minutes a rat would come out of the house to "dine." I'd let one start to chow, and then, "POW!" Largest one day take was 28. That house next door remained more fun in the future when it was empty!

I'd lock them up at nite, if there were no openings they could get thru. Rafters/ roof, etc. Then leave the traps out for them. They won't pass up a meal. No guarantee, but worth a shot. Coons are smarter than people give credit for. If they can reach thru the side of the trap, they'll do that if they can reach the bait. Had that to happen till I made a wire mesh cover for the trap. Clever little son of a gun. I got him tho. I love a challenge .

I agree. I read his book and it was obvious he was a little bit more political while in the Army, but still, a good man.

Wyze cams. 20 bucks each

Sad. He was a good man. Didn't care for some things he had said in the last few years, but overall seemed a true partiot who worked for the betterment of his country. My condolences for his family.

Game camera?

I, for one, am not a fan at all of all this. There's nothing wrong with staying small towns and rural. our great state is being ruined, and our politicians are doing all they can to hasten making our state like the the others. Really sad.

I've got a 10kw military genset, it will run the whole 3,000 square foot house. I look at it as a luxury item though. In a actual full blown major event, I think you are better off to learn how live without electricity than you are to try to produce it. After some time you're going to run into fuel issues, and a big genset running in the night is like a big magnet to attract unwanted attention.

Blame falls on the thief. Responsibility falls on the owner.

I don't store a firearms in my car. Those days are long gone, if it was ever a good idea. If one obeys our stupid gun laws here, there are times when some folks temporarily leave a gun inside a car. I'm talking about attending events at venues that ban guns. Personally, I try very hard to just avoid these venues, but there are times...for example, the US Post Office. For those that might not think twice about carrying past a gun ban sign, there are certain places where doing so could cost you way more than your HCP. So what is one to do, be unarmed during the commute or temporarily leave a gun inside the locked vehicle? I have a lock box in my vehicle attached to a metal cable attached to my car for such an event. I know its not really secure, but I think it might slow down a thief long enough to deter a smash and grab. I wouldn't ever leave a gun in it for long.

I totally see how it would be your fault if I broke into your house or car took things.

The blame is 100% on the thief.

Anything can be defeated with the proper tools, skill, and time. Really doesn't matter what it is.

How many times do I have to say it? Every Police Officer I've ever asked has said the the overwhelming majority of stolen gun reports they do have the firearm stolen out of a vehicle. Don't leave guns in vehicles!

Johnny Rotten, I'm an old codger, but in my early years, a truck gun was actually two guns, in a gun rack in the back window. One was usually a deer rifle, in our area, probably a Marlin .30-30 lever action and the other was a shotgun. The shotgun gauges ran the gambit, depending on what the owner was into. If he was a quail hunter, it could be a 12, 16, or 20 gauge. If he was a duck hunter, more than likely it would be a 12 gauge. Back in those days ('50s) not too many guns had 3" chambers. By the way, those trucks were hardly, if ever, locked... and many had the keys in the ignition. I don't recall any guns, or trucks for that matter, being stolen. Justice was swift and harsh in those days! Our state prison was "Angola", probably second only to Alkatrez (sp?) , the rock! Angola has it's on cemetery, right there on the prison grounds...and the prisoners work. They farm hundreds of acres of crops. Hardly worth it to steal a gun, or even a beat up farm truck! Watch the movie "Cool Hand Luke" with Paul Newman and you'll get an idea of what Angola is like.