MacGyver

How times have changed since 1789. Imagine that being read today. I found this article in the WSJ a couple weeks ago pretty meaningful:

I really regret not getting my grandfather's big green egg when he passed away. I think those are the best you can get. As a consolation, I've gotten pretty good at smoking chickens and turkeys on the grill. I use one or two burners depending in the size of the bird and don't put the bird on the grate. I put the bird in a roasting pan on a rack, so it never comes in contact with the flame. You can add chips or whatever you plan to smoke with - I've been using pecan chips lately. When you first put it on, check it every few minute until you get the equilibrium temperature you want, and then resist the urge to check it until you reach a safe temperature on your meat thermometer. I've had success with long slow smokes around 230F, and if I'm in a hurry with higher temperatures around 350F. Good luck.

Congratulations.

That area can be kind of sketchy if you actually have to go out at night, but then you live in Memphis, so I guess you're okay with that. We recently had some people come into town for business and stay at the place listed below, they were pretty pleased, and it was pretty cheap for a single room with two double beds Extended Stay Hotel - Brentwood, Tennessee, TN - Homewood Suites Hotels

Welcome. I like the Micro Eagle in .380 and the Walther PPS in the baby 9mm format.

You know...I bad mouth Kel-Tec all the time. In saying that, though I think my attitude about them is influenced more by a few of the Kel-Tec owners I've known over the years than their products themselves. I always wanted one of the Gredel p-30's, but know it had A LOT of issues. This is basically the same concept. I may have to pick one up to play with. Maybe it'll get me to come around on my thinking on Kel-Tecs in general.

I also made some stops at a few Wal-Marts while traveling by myself yesterday. One in Atlanta, one in Dalton and one in South Pittsburgh. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, just wanted to see if the other stores had it as bad as we seem to. South Pittsburg had a pretty healthly supply of 9mm and 40, but outside of that, all of the shelves were pretty empty.

I love how the finish on the grip safety has been worn down by the oil in someone's hand. You can tell that this is a trusted weapon.

As someone who spends a lot of time in courtrooms, find a way to work this out without getting involved in a suit if you can. In so many cases in modern business litigation, it doesn't really matter who's right and who's wrong, it's all about the money. Litigation is really expensive, and so often the party in the right (assuming you in this case) still loses because they spent so much on litigation.

I had the pleasure of shooting a .303 Enfield when I was 11. I've got a mark on the bridge of my nose from where the scope bit me. To this day, that is my standard point of reference when judging recoil. If I fire it, and I'm not bleeding when I'm done, then I just need to suck it up because it wasn't as bad as the Enfield.

Without the government spending like there is no tomorrow, the economy is still locked up tight. And, I really think the other shoe has yet to drop. Commercial real estate collapse, personal consumer debt collapse, major terrorist event, Israel deciding enough is enough with Iran, etc... You name it, it may yet get a lot worse.

If I were going with a red dot, I'd have my eye set on the Aimpoint Micro T-1, or maybe the H-1 since your weapon is stainless. They aren't cheap, but they won't leave you wishing you had something else.

I put Crimson Trace laser grips on mine. They were a total splurge, but I've ended up really liking them. They hold their zero well, and are a lot of fun.

This may be proof of why actors shouldn't open their mouths unless they're repeating lines from a script. I didn't really take it as an assault on capitalism. Anti nanny states - yes. anti uberpowerful corporations - yes. Corruption of power - yes. Anti-capitalist - not so much. Mind you, this statement is coming from a free-market capitalist, so take it for what it's worth.

Finale was pretty good last night. I won't post any spoilers, but thought they wrapped it up pretty well. I initially thought I would have done the last 30 seconds differently, but thinking about it some more, I'm okay with it.

Yeah, with 2 episodes a night it's hard for me to block out time as well. Luckily on Comcast, AMC played them at 7&8 and then again at 9&10 so I was able to watch after I put the kids to bed.

I have a feeling I'll be picking this up when the DVD set comes out.

Anyone watching AMC's remake of The Prisoner? I was always a big fan of the original series- even though it originally aired 6 years before I was born. I was curious to see how a remake would fare, and so far have been pleasantly suprised. I think it pays proper homage to the original while dealing with issues in today's world. Overall, I rate it worth a watch. On a related note, I think this would be a great way to get us past the bane that has become reality television. I know the networks produce the stuff because it's cheap to make, but it would be pretty cool if you got some great writers/actors together and make some shows with the understanding that they would only run one season. That way, you don't have to worry about stretching out plot lines to have something for next season, contract negotiations with actors who think they have eclipsed the show, etc... You could just have one season of a great show with a great story.

Wow. Glad you guys made it through okay.

Welcome.

That is truly deplorable.

Nice report. I wouldn't mind picking one of those up.

Those are really nice. I wasn't familiar with the pinned and recessed term. Not being a Smith & Wesson guy, I had to look it up. Pretty cool.

I use my Mark III in my survival kit. It's primary use is small game on the run, so it's sighted at 50 ft with the ammo I use.

Nice dude.