ReeferMac

You da Man, G!

I said the exact same thing 100 times since moving here! And that describes it perfectly. I found "America" again. Whatever the heck the libtards are trying to turn this country into, I don't recognize, nor want any part of it! I'd suggest secession, but I believe we were here first, I think they should go find somewhere else to live instead. - K

True... but you usually have notice about a blizzard. After a quick trip to the liquor and grocery store, fresh pile of wood next to the back porch... Bring it! LOL! - K

Thanks Buck! I don't get down 75 often, but am friendly w/ Sidecarist (in your neck of the woods). Us Yankee's like to stick together! There are a lot of good decent people up north who generally don't like what the government is doing/becoming, but when it's all you've known, it's hard to just pick up and move. The missus and I always intended to retire somewhere's warmer after the kids were grown and gone, but w/ many of the issues happening, and the crime that was starting to appear even in our small country town up North, the whole snowfall at Easter incident was the final nail in the coffin. Glad to feel welcomed down here! We'll have to arrange a TGO shoot or something at one of the ranges! I can host a few people at Oak Ridge... and I do have quite a stump collection that needs removing. Anyone got any extra Tannerite they don't need? - K

It wasn't a big deal up there? I mean, not that you'd see people blazing a joint walking down the street or anything, but a lot of folks would admit to doing it casually, 'back in the day', or what-have you. It wasn't 'verbotten'. Here a lot of times people look at you like a meth-head for admitting to smoking pot when you were in college (while talking about their pappy's moonshine recipe ). Don't get me wrong, I've met many people who do smoke down here, native Tennessean's, too, but there is something a bit more forbidden about it, whereas in NY it wasn't any bigger of a deal than a 6-pack of beer. You didn't let your kid get your pipe and stash for you, of course, but it was a lot more casual of a thing. Kinda like illicit liquor production is ! - K

Interesting. It was de-criminalized in NY when I lived there, and legally and socially treated quite a bit different than it is down here, that's for sure. - K

Bahahahhaaaa!!! Now I've got coffee to clean off my screen, thanks for that! - K

Yo MrShotty! Grew up outside Boofaloo, did my 4 years at SUNY Oswego, and landed outside Roch-cha-cha for the next 20. Finally saw the light and moved the family down here 2 years ago. Funny story how it all happened (apropos for this time of year...) We were visiting family in the VA/DC area for Easter with typically gorgeous springtime weather, and on our return trip up Rt. 15 juuuuust as we hit the NYS line and saw the "Welcome to NY Sign", it started snowing. I hear a sniffle or two in the passenger seat next to me, then a few more.... "Honey, what's wrong?" Sniffle "Honey... are you OK?" Sniff. Sniff. "Baby, what's the matter?" ..... "I HATE THIS @#&^$$ WEATHER! I HATE THIS #&#$^@! SNOW! I HATE THIS #*%%$@ GOD DAMNED STATE SO MUCH!!!" So it really was a family decision.... Anyways, it's 60's and sunny this weekend, I started my garden a few weeks ago, even wore shorts a few days so far this year. You won't be disappointed. Looking back at the TWCNews site is a hoot. You can't believe people actually think like that, and that you used to live there, incredible! Feel free to shoot me a PM, I can probably point you to a few particulars/places to take a look at. Definitely plan a few trips down to check the area out, and make sure to hit Smokey Mountain Knife Works. It's just a quick 12-hours down Rt. 81, you'll hardly notice it at all (actually, the stretch from VA into TN is a gorgeous drive, the mountains are amazing at sunrise). - Kevin

I need to get a stock for my AR-15 (Anderson Rifle, Mil-Spec Tube). While I'd like some of the pricier one's w/ cheek riser and all the goodies, it's just not in the budget. Seems $50-and-under there are a bunch to pick from, but reading reviews on various sites proves futile - there's just as many bad/complaints as there are good ones. Would like it to be adjustable, as I'm not the only person who uses the rifle. looking at Midway's site they have Adaptive Tactical (no reviews...), AR-Stoner, and Magpul. Thanks. - Kevin

Welcome! I moved my family here from Western NY almost 2 years ago. Was one of the smarter things I've done. We spent a lot of time researching which schools would be a good fit for our children too. So far we have been pleased, and are enjoying the community we live in. There have been some rough spots, but on the whole they weren't unexpected, and we're still happy with the overall experience. There are some good websites like schooldigger that will help you rank schools, and state standardized test scores proved useful. We originally planned on moving to another community around Knoxville, but couldn't understand the disparate curve in the test scores. We ended up meeting and talking to a young couple at dinner one night while checking the area out, and the wife happened to be a teacher in the district we were looking at.... proved very enlightening. In short, income distribution correlated well with test scores, and the school teachers were forced to spend a lot of time 'parenting' kids whose parents didn't. At the expense of the rest of the class. Be wary of rural poor area's. It's unfortunate, but true. I don't have much experience w/ the Nashville area but as with most large city's, the closer you are.... I have friends/family in Bell Buckle and Springhill, and both seem like nice communities. Murfesboro is quite a large city onto itself, but there are a lot of jobs there, too. Look at crime statistics and local newspapers, and take a few trips to visit prospective area's before pulling up the tent stakes and moving. We made 3-4 trips down here (800 miles each way, UGH!), and while it really was a pain in my back, it was time and money well spent. I'm glad we ended up where we are, and not in our first choice. Feel free to PM if you have any questions! - Kevin

I think someone is trespassing on our land (and possibly stealing hay from our storage garage). I'd like to setup an inexpensive trail cam to watch the entrance of the property, hopefully to catch a license-plate number or something? Can anyone recommend anything about or under $100? Thanks. - K

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-02-19/fukushima-aborts-latest-robot-mission-inside-reactor-radiation-unimaginable-levels TEPCO officials have aborted their latest robot mission inside the Fukushima reactor after the 'scorpion' became unresponsive as it investigated the previously discovered hole where the core is believed to have melted. Whelp, we know where the stuff went, it's just SO hot down there we can't even look at it! The darned robot b0rks out from all the radiation. WOW! - K

Federal DOT regulations prohibit it.... that being said, many do.

I've attended Highwalker's class twice (once myself, brought the family + dog a second time), and would highly recommend it. It's a great time, lots of knowledge (bring a notebook and something to take pictures!), and a fantastic hike in a gorgeous valley. And he's a gracious host as well. - K

I'll second Mr. Duke's sentiment! Welcome!

Great news! I'll be there w/ @Jpx2rk this morning (first time in months!) - K

While I'm not a nuclear scientist by any stretch, I'm firmly in the 'worst-ever' category. It's going to completely phuk up the pacific ocean IMO. Don't eat any fish.

Welcome Bob! Transplanted myself and the family from Western NY a couple years ago myself. One of the smarter things I've done, love it down here (watching the weather reports back north gives me a chuckle, LOL!) I'm on the west-side of Knox, and would be happy to show you around the Oak Ridge Sportsman Association. It's one of the nicest in the area and they have quite a few competition ranges (3-gun, rifle, etc.) I've been a member for a couple years, and while I don't go as often as I used to, I still feel it's money well spent. - Kevin

Fantastic work! Bravo!

Thanks for following up. Curious how this pan's out (as I may be in the market soon). - K

Go to the Cabela's in Bristol VA and pay 3.25% sales tax vs. the 9% at the Bass Pro in Bristol TN. - K

LOL! Thanks... They've got a saw guide similar to the one linked above, but about half the price... and there's a Northern Tool not far from work! Hmmm... I may have to get myself an after-Christmas-present! - K

Hahaha, I felt muscles I didn't know I had cutting the longer stretches. The first time I held the saw parallel to the ground and worked it sideways. The second attempt I stood over the log and held the saw vertically. With a little more practice, I think I can make that technique better. A chalk-line or two may help. My biggest problem was keeping the far end of the saw blade parallel to the top end. I could get the one end of the 'board' a pretty consistent thickness down the length, but the other end usually ended up tapered, which I found hard to monitor (as that's down where my feet are while I'm cutting!) - K

Well attempt no. 1 at freehanding it wasn't great (but not bad either). Some variability in thickness, which is where I can see one of those saw jig's helping immensely.... but I tried a few more times and it got better. Little more practice, it might work for smaller pieces. Anything long however, may need some 'aid' in keeping everything aligned. Still, I think I may have some boards to make a few little outdoor projects with. Not suitable for siding or real construction, but for the price, I'm not too disappointed. - K

Yeah, even if I could get them onto my pitiful trailer, I doubt my F-150's going to haul them. Besides, I doubt I could even move them. - K