oldogy

Sounds to me like you have money burning a hole in your pocket. At the rate you're driving your truck, less than a thousand miles a year, you would will not wear the truck out in the next 10-15 years or the next 20 years. Keep the fluids changed and drive it a bit more. The money you save if you keep that truck vs payment on a later vehicle will be money in your pocket to fix what ever may go wrong. Run some numbers. Get it garaged or at least under cover and keep it. Yeah, I know the new truck bug is mean. oldogy

In 1957 I was a freshman in college. I had my deer rifle, shotgun and handgun in my off campus room. Another ol' boy and I would get out hunting most every weekend during season. 'Twas nothing to carry the gun through town to go hunting or have it in the visible gun rack in the truck. Yeah, things were a whole lot simpler then. And just a couple years prior, one of my high school teachers brought his gun to school and went home with me for the weekend hunting. Yep, guys and girls, it was different, a whole bunch different. oldogy

Living in a rural area, I would expect LEO response would be in high double digit minutes at very best. Just another reason that all living here know how to defend themselves and have the mind set to do so. oldogy

I have a couple sticks that I've found on my walks in the woods. I don't always take the beaten path. One is about four feet, very lightweight and I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I have wacked it a few times to test and found it very strong and functional. The other is a locust that was knocked down and was laying in the wet dirt for quite a while. Very strong and functional also. I like nothing fancy, just functional. oldogy

Corker and Alexander both reply when I contact them through the govn site. Alexander's phone is 202-224-4944. Corker's phone is 202-224-3344 . They're both on speed dial. oldogy

Always face the door or position myself where I can observe. oldogy

Sorry to hear of your loss. oldogy

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I was up about 07:00 throwing a few logs on the fire and starting coffee when the dog gets very clingy and the wife says she feels a slight vibration.???????? I am about 30 miles SE of Knoxville. oldogy

Southeast OH rails to trails has a great system with several hundred miles of paved trails. There are camping areas and B&Bs along the route if I remember right. oldogy Miami Valley Ohio Rails-To-Trails Pages

Welcome to TGO. There are several on here that have FL ties. oldogy

Hunker down in place. Not the perfect place to defend but far better than most. Harder to find than most, too. If you're moving, you're a target. oldogy

LW, from your OP I believe you're looking at the new series Jeeps so I will not offer anything but opinion on them. Jeep is one of the few remaining cult brand names in the US. Jeep, John Deere, and HD come to mind along with a few gun manufacturers. Jeep can be a lifestyle. You generally either love 'em or hate 'em. I kinda like them. Many years ago the wife said she would like a Jeep. I figured it was a passing thing for a middle age woman but the conversations kept coming up. I stumbled onto a good buy in a bare bones used Jeep and bought it for her. She started driving it and her brand new Ford Explorer sat in the garage. After about a year of she driving the Jeep and the Explore languishing in the garage I bought her a new Jeep and sold the Explorer. All was well, the dear wife happy with her Jeep for several years. One day she came home, "I found a Jeep I want" Seems that someone close had an almost new LJ Rubicon Unlimited in the color she just could not do without. So now she is driving her third Jeep. We looked at the new series when they came out but she decided she likes her LJ. A short WB Jeep does not have much room to haul stuff like firewood, a bunch of long guns and ammunition. We have run all three Jeeps with the back seats removed at times. Jeeps have been known to hold their value very well. The older ones are bullet proof if maintained. Don't know about the new ones. Don't think wheel size is going to make a bit of difference in the ride of one of the new Jeeps but it is possible that individual model suspension tune differences would make a difference. Yeah, get the hardtop. Good luck in your quest for a Jeep. And yes, we do get back in the woods once in a while. And yes, we've modded all three Jeeps. oldogy

Yeah, it is a bit misty in here. oldogy

Just my opinion, but until we, the people demand single item legislation we can expect nothing to change...........We are the slow learners for allowing any unrelated attachments to a bill.

I have both the LCR and the 442. The wife carries the LCR, she likes the Crimson Trace thereon and trigger. I like 'em both. It is a toss up. If I am not carrying the Glock I carry the 442. Like mentioned, neither is a range gun. oldogy

I saw this thread a few days ago, thought it an excellent idea:), so today I acted. I reviewed a place the dear wife and I used to enjoy. oldogy

Garden Wall Art, Garden Gate Hangings From Shining Sun Gardenworks, Unique Metal Garden Art, Custom Wrought Iron Work In Parksville Qualicum BC I've seen variations of these type cuts. A friend has a steel cutting mounted on top of his brick estate drive entrance. He stumbled onto the place that made it while in TX, went in to the shop and sketched what he had in mind. The owner and he came up with what the final product should look like and it was made and shipped to his home in FL. Looks darn nice.

I've carried both the PF9 and the Glock 27. Have the pinky magazine extension on both. The PF9 is quite a bit easier to carry. If I could only have one, I believe it would be the 27. oldogy

From the Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Forum: Why is it important to pass the Right to Hunt and Fish amendment now? Following the success of similar amendments in other states over the last 20 years, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation began the legislative process to secure a referendum in 2004. The lengthy process was complicated, but in the end the Tennessee General Assembly voted nearly unanimously to place the constitutional amendment on the ballot to be decided by the people. Our state’s population is growing and the demographics are rapidly changing. We may not always have the support of the majority of our legislators, and we needed to seize the opportunity while it existed. The passage of the amendment will have two positive effects. First, it will act as a serious deterrent to those persons and organizations wishing to end hunting and fishing today; and second, it will prevent the loss of these traditions in the future. The time was right to act, and this is our chance to put the issue to rest forever. x========x=========x==========x==========x============x======== With the crazies in government like Cas Sustine or what ever his name is we should be proactive. oldogy

As someone who has been shot at and missed, You can not fix stupid. Many years ago I was hunting on private posted property that was owned by my grandparents when I was shot at, the shot coming very close over my head. The poacher hunter had to be shooting at movement only. I never did see the perp but I did hit the ground and yelled as loud as I could. Called him a few choice words that a teenager knows. Yeah, I learned early on that you don't shoot until you identify your target and what is beyond.

Yeah, deer are very curious. I am not surprised at all. So neat to experience things like that. oldogy

I retired. Now I shoot, play with my tractors and trucks. oldogy

Yes and Yes. oldogy

A kid I grew up with had one come through the windshield into the front seat beside him many years ago. He was lucky he was by himself as anyone with him would probably not have survived. oldogy