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And now Tampa Bay has disappeared.

It's his. It was a birthday present (67 years old today)

....also known as me . I was at a pawn shop today and noticed they had a Norinco clone of the Winchester '97. I haven't touched one of those in over 50 years when I used my Dad's. I've had Model 12s, 1300s and a couple of Mossberg pumps and truly love pump shotguns so naturally, I had to handle it. As I racked it to open the chamber I realized that I had forgotten a lesson I learned 50 years ago, the slide on the top of the receiver that cocks the hammer moves to a position where your thumb is not supposed to be. I had to bite my lower lip to stifle the pain and looked around nonchalantly to make sure no one noticed what an idiot I was before returning it to the rack. At least there was no blood this time

Maybe a few hundred of these ?

It's finally happened, people are starting to see the light and realize that their college degrees aren't worth the debt According to the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, only 49 percent of Americans now believe that a four-year degree will lead to a good job and higher lifetime earnings. An overwhelming 47 percent claimed that they don’t believe a four-year degree will increase job and earnings prospects. The findings reflect an increase in public skepticism of higher education from just four years ago and highlight a growing divide in opinion falling along gender, educational, regional and partisan lines. They also carry political implications for universities, already under public pressure to rein in their costs and adjust curricula after decades of sharp tuition increases. Americans are increasingly concerned about the rising costs of an education. Student debt totals have reached $1.3 trillion, and millions have fallen behind on student-loan payments. “I have friends from high school that are making half what I’m making, and they went and got a four-year degree or better, and they’re still $50-, $60-, $70,000 dollars in debt,” 32-year-old Jeff McKenna said, who passed on college in favor of trade school. He earns $50,000 a year as a mechanic. “There’s a huge need for skilled labor in his country.” Universities around the country have been forced to become aware of the shift in public attitude towards the product they are offering. “We’re aware of the various polls that show this decline in confidence. It’s happening across a wide variety of institutions,” said Heather Swain, Vice President for Communications and Brand Strategy at Michigan State. “One of the things we’re doing is to try and make sure people understand the value of the university in different ways.” University of Florida Provost Joseph Glover says that the shift in public confidence is “somewhat startling.” He said, “I think this is happening because there is a disconnect between the group of Americans who go to university and acquire an appreciation of life-long learning and another group people who never get access and never really understand the benefits a university brings to society at large.” Breitbart News previously reported that schools such as the University of Missouri and Evergreen State College have faced significant enrollment issues after failing to uphold principles of free expression. http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/09/08/wsj-poll-americans-losing-faith-in-college-degrees/

Yep, that will solve all his problems

We've all heard of the fights over bottled water, gasoline and other things. Here's something that brightened my day and re-confirmed my faith in humanity. Like many other Floridians bracing for Hurricane Irma’s arrival, Sanford resident Pam Brekke spent days racing from store to store for supplies. She was hunting for a generator, waiting for empty shelves to be restocked -- and her search was growing desperate. Finding one before Irma makes landfall wasn’t just to make herself more comfortable -- it was a matter of life and death. “My father’s on oxygen, and I’m worried about this storm," Brekke tearfully told WFTV. Brekke drove 30 miles Thursday morning to a Lowe’s in Orlando that got a surprise shipment of 200 generators. She was next in line to purchase one when she saw the final unit given to the customer ahead of her. If there were one more generator, it would have been hers. Brekke broke down, brought to tears by the thought of her father losing oxygen if the power cut out. But then, she was graced with a random act of kindness and humanity amid the chaos: The customer ahead of her, Ramon Santiago, approached and insisted she take his generator -- the last one in stock -- without knowing why she was crying. Brekke and Santiago embraced as a reporter caught the exchange on camera and posted it to Facebook. She thanked him for his kindness during her difficult time. “Everything is okay,” he told her before returning to his shopping. “I’m very overwhelmed by that man,” Brekke said, fighting back more tears. “God will bless that man." http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/08/as-hurricane-irma-nears-lowe-s-customer-in-florida-offers-last-generator-to-stranger-in-need.html

I think he should keep moving the target to the left until he catches up with it

I'm a member but don't get out there too often any more. I do try to make their swap meets.

This looks promising.

I've met Slappy and LCPfraTN because I've made purchases from them (not guns of course) and, depending on where he flies, I probably know MemHeli but not as a TGO member. Bigun probably lives within 5 miles of me and have probably ran into him without knowing it. Wouldn't be great if we had something to recognize each other by, like a ball cap or something (hint... hint)

Depending on the time, place and date, I would love to meet some of the locals. Maroonandwhite, how long have you lived in Moscow. I had a good friend, now departed, that lived there (James Dickie)

This is not looking good !!

Here's a good write up on the Ruger LCR .22 Magnum. http://www.downrange.tv/blog/ruger-lcr-22-magnum-a-pleasure-to-shoot/31118/ The Taurus 991 Tracker is another possibility. It holds 9 rounds.

I believe several companies make wheel guns in 380. The Ruger LCR in 9mm with critical defense loads would also be a good combo.

I just checked the MSSA Schedule for what they have. If he's in school he won't be able to get out there for the .22 Benchrest, (Wednesdays at 2:00) They do have a .22 Silhouette shoot on 9/17 at 9:00 (Sunday) He might be able to get some information from someone before they start shooting. I think I found something: Won't hurt to give them a call. Club Name: Chickasaw Council Marksmanship Team Club Mailing Address: 1106 Wilmore Road Memphis, TN 38117 Range Address: Memphis, TN Email: Bsamarksmanship@aol.com Club Type: Boy Scouts Counsel Troop or Crew Phone: 9016852327 Membership: OPEN

Have him try here. http://memphis-ssa.net/. It's pricey but I don't know if that's a problem or not.

I guess that explains why it hasn't gone up in the last 24 hours around here.

Welcome to the group from another ex-Okie.

I was going to suggest checking with Gateway Tire but it looks like your closest one is in McMinnville.

J.J. Watts of the Houston Texans started a relief fund for the hurricane victims with an initial goal of $500,000. Within hours, it was over a Million and now stands at $12.3M. http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/31/j-j-watts-hurricane-relief-fund-went-beyond-10-million/

I'm sorry to hear this Bigun.

I still remember what I paid at my last fill up before Katrina, $1.78. I don't think it's gotten back down there since.

Our's has gone up $.20 a gallon in the last two days.

That's somewhere in the neighborhood of what I would ask for my '96 STC