MacGyver

The fact that tooling up and transoceanic freight take so long is the reason that you haven't been able to buy a YETI Rambler since last summer. They're making their drinkware in China. They do make coolers in Iowa, Wisconsin and the Phillipines. Jackson Kayak was making Orca's rotomolded stuff for a while. The need for more capacity has led them overseas, too. Per their site "Products bearing this symbol are designed by ORCA Coolers in the U.S.A., but may be produced outside of the U.S.". it's unfortunate for sure. We've got a member here who can tell you how much it costs to manufacture a good mug in the U.S.

Some fun engineering mixed with a leaf blower might be pretty fun next time the snow comes to town:   https://youtu.be/JinpVA6p8Mo

All those pecan trees sure were pretty...

  Yeah, if I'm going to walk the dog late at night, I'l grab the Fenix PD35 or Surefire LX2 so that I can literally burn the leaves right off trees if need be.  But, for everyday - I might need to crawl under a desk of check something on the grill - the ThruNite is where I go.  The low power mode is actually low enough that it really doesn't mess with your night vision.  Medium is about right for most stuff, and the high power mode is really bright for a AAA light.   5 years ago, we would have been happy with that performance from a $200 light.

This one is AAA, but the ThruNite AAA Ti3 is hands down the best pocket EDC light I've used. For a sub $20 light, it's awesome.  I'm a light junkie, and have some expensive lights, but this is the one that is always in my pocket.   I replaced my old Maratac AAA after about 3 years when it finally gave out.  That was a great light, but the ThruNite is better.   Word to the wise:  Don't click on that Maratac link unless you're prepared to spend $50.  It will take you over to CountyComm, and that place has all kinds of stuff that you didn't know existed, but turns out you really need.

A recent poll taken by my kids would seem to indicate that al least for today, the best pizza in Nashville comes from the Big Green Egg out back. Five pizzas all just the way everyone likes them. And, praise the Lord, I can have more stuff on my pizza than just pepperoni and cheese.

  Cousin maybe, but not OhShoot.  He's got a lot more knives.  Think Thunderdome.

  My mom had one of the little Frontiers.  4-cylinder.  It wouldn't win any races, but she flat wore that thing out and loved that truck.   I think we sometimes overlook the utility of a small truck.  The heart of the matter is that most of the people driving giant trucks around suburban Nashville today would likely be just as well served by a little truck.  Mind you, this is America, and decisions are generally based on wants more than needs.  But, I find it interesting nonetheless.

I guess isabevigodadead.com has finally been updated after all of these years

  I would have likely said the same thing about the 4.2L 6-cylinder from my '77 FJ40.  That thing was bullet proof.     I complain about the 3.4L V-6 that was in my 1996 4Runner, either.  The odometer on that one recently rolled 400K.

My next truck is likely going to be a new Tacoma.  They've really done something pretty cool with the Crawl Control - which is relevant to this thread since we've been talking about getting around in the slush:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRLxRiUHvxo   At least I thought I was pretty sold on it until I checked out TGO David's Tundra.  The back seat in that thing may as well have taken the couch out of the living room and just stuck it in there.  If any of the rest of my family sees that, I may have to trade up.

  I think you're right about that.   It's funny, though.  We've got two Nissans right now.  An '08 Pathfinder and an '06 Xterra OffRoad.  The Pathfinder has 165K miles and the Xterra has 192K miles and has pulled a boat thousands of miles.  I've replaced the clutch and the catalytic converters on the Xterra, but nothing else major on either.  By any measure, these have been great dependable cars.  Neither one has ever given us any trouble.  That said, when it's time to replace them, I'm going back to Toyotas.  I can't put my finger on it, but when someone asks me to compare the Xterra to my old 4Runner, I don't hesitate to say the 4Runner was a better truck - even though I can't really put my finger on the exact reasoning.    Truth is the most of the mid-sized SUVs ought to do anything you need them to do within the use cases for which they're intended.  For me, I don't really care if my truck will do it.  If there's snow and ice on the ground, and I don't have to get out, I'm not going to.  It's a free-for-all in the South when there's ice on the ground.  It doesn't matter what you combination of skills and your vehicle's capabilities are.  It's everyone else out there that thinks they've got the same that are going to get you in trouble.

For what it's worth, I've got an MPX with the pistol brace, and have considered a second one to SBR. There are advantages to the pistol - it's really the best pistol caliber carbine I've shot. I wouldn't mind keeping it in the pistol configuration for convenience and versatility. That said, a real stock would be awesome.

If it makes you feel any better, there's a guy with a brand new Corvette in our neighborhood. Clearly he's got more money than sense, as yesterday he was out driving around the neighborhood and put it in the bushes going back up his driveway - and got it stuck at the same time. I guess he got it out though, because today I went into the office for a few minutes and saw that he had abandoned it in a ditch.

Seems like they could've done us all a favor and just gone ahead and used Ruger Mk III mags. :)

I think David is going to be there.

I'd be okay if I never saw snow again unless I get on a plane to go to it.   I live in the south for lots of reasons.  Snow and ice is not one of them.

Officer (ultra)  sized 1911's are by their very nature going to be more picky.  Kimber suffers the scorn of the internetz and forums everywhere, but you'll likely do fine with one.   I'd recommend purchasing it from a reputable shop that'll take care of you as a customer if you have any problems.

If you've not read Ben Stein's classic piece on female journalists, it's a pretty sound theory:   http://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/invasion-of-the-money-honeys

Neat. That's a great add to their lineup. I might edit the title later to make it more descriptive.

I'm probably in the camp of not really seeing the need for this - but good for Kimber if it works and they've get it to market at a reasonable price.  It's unlikely to replace my J-frame, but as a larger pistol, it'll soak up some recoil and might fit the need for someone.   I love my Kimber Warrior.  It's been blueprinted by a professional, and runs like a scalded dog.  I treat it as a working gun, and like the previous owner, plan to shoot the finish off of it.  I've got 1000's of rounds through it - including a 1000 round defensive pistol class (just to load test it in less than ideal conditions).  Without Kimber, we likely wouldn't have the volume of 1911 choices that we have today.  There are plenty of choices out there for your money these days - and I've got examples that are both more expensive and less expensive than the Warrior.  But, I don't hesitate to choose that weapon for daily carry.

I've got a Glock mag DDLES/QC10 carbine in 9mm that's been dead reliable. Use good parts. Follow the instructions. Use some lube. Mine's got a barrel just shy of 10" since my suppressor won't fit under my preferred KAC URX rail. I've had zero issues with the bolt hold open. That said, it's not an ideal design. I've been running a Sig MPX, too. Had that been available with the folding pistol brace when I built the AR pattern carbine, I would have just bought the MPX. It's a great platform.

If the admin team ever edits a post - which is exceedingly rare - we'd let you know about it right away.   I can't remember the last time I edited a post - we might hide them if they're inappropriate or lock a thread, but as a matter of practice we just don't edit members' posts.

They got tired of competing with David :)

Jeff's opinion is one I'd trust.  If he can't or won't do it, then I'd guess you'll have a tough time getting it done.