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Alabama has re-worked the primary voting rules to help prevent democrats from doing too much damage, and that helped lead to Moore's win. Probably not perfect, but certainly better than what we have, which is nothing. When we were choosing a republican candidate for governor Haslem was one among the many. All were more conservative than he was. The Tennessean came out endorsing him, or basically telegraphing to all the democrats, vote Haslem. And this is what we got. Here's a pretty good article on the Alabama method, and a good explanation of what's wrong with open primarys. http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/08/primary_crossover_voting_advan.html

Looks like they are trying to gin up a new round of protests and disturbances. https://refusefascism.org/november-4-the-day-it-begins/

we always put them in a toe sack and then put them in the driveway.

we're going to get clobbered by our open primaries. The democrats will trot out a couple of candidates, but not expecting a win in the general, so their plan will be voting in the republican primary for the best democrat there.

never underestimate the stupidity of politics, or politicians. And you can quote me on that.

it was a twitter video, maybe this link will get you there. don't know if you have to have a twitter account or not. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/912013368864763906

The video interview of the neighbor, on heavy.com, was pretty interesting. His description of how the perp killed the lady in the parking lot was pretty telling of his rage. I'm still thinking there will be a personal issue that comes up with the shooter and someone or someones at the church and that's the cause.

Exmark is now owned by Toro I believe, for what it's worth.

Looks like the jerky and junk show is headed to Lebanon this weekend. Saw the ad and kinda wanted to go, but after reading this think I'll pass. Sounds good in concept but the jerky won out.

I still have some sitting on my feeders. Usually most active in the early morning and late afternoon. I'll see what the activity is later today. I know there were still a bunch on Sunday.

I used alox lubed lead bullets and Unique for years. Man does it put out some smoke! Unique can be used in almost all pistol cartridges. I still use it some, kinda dirty.

ours have been much better at sharing the last week or so.

that's a good idea, I have a stethoscope but had not thought of using it.

It's definitely coming from the AC not the power steering.

here's a short vid, it's not a belt noise I'm pretty sure. https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/HEuyE3O20OgmZsGmS1OUMfBbYrt0tfPRy2277bnmMmU

there is no idler, it's on the same belt as the power steering and the steering pump moves to create the tension.

I added about 3 oz of oil. Compressor mfg said it wasn't necessary, but typically with all new components I was thinking 1 oz of oil per new component. So, new condenser, new dryer and completely flushed and cleaned evaporator so I figured 3 oz. The compressor came with oil. I initially installed three cans, which seemed like a lot. I was trying to get the low side up but it would never get in the range I thought it should even though the high side kept getting higher. I pulled a vacuum on the system for about 6 hours before filling. Filled some liquid to start through the high side with the compressor not running. It took maybe a whole can almost. Shut that side valve, cranked it up and the pressure was high enough for the compressor to come on. Put the other two cans in through the suction side as gas.

that's good to know, I was thinking about taking mine apart for a good cleaning. Haven't cleaned it before, no point in starting now.

It's not a belt squeal. The pulleys are in good alignment and riding high in the grooves. It could be that the belt is too tight. I usually install belts on the tight side when new. I'll adjust that and see if it makes a difference. The noise is definitely coming from inside the compressor. Pressures: 1500 rpm, 7 low side, 165 hi side at about 85 degrees ambient, vent air is running 46 degrees. I've always thought since charging it that the low side as way too low in comparison to the high side. I had it charged up to about 250 hi side and still the low side was less than 10. Wondering if the expansion valve is not letting enough refrigerant through at higher rpm causing some sort of "starvation" on the compressor suction side?

Anybody know about car A/C? I'm working on restoring a 64 Rambler and have just installed an all new system (using original evaporator). It's seems to work great, but the new compressor really squalls at rpm's over 3000. Trying to troubleshoot it so I don't damage anything.

built several back in the day, 5 years or so ago. The HF presses work fine. Mine was wobbly as well and would not hold square so I set it with a carpenters square then welded it solid. Worked great ever since.

With prices like this I don't know why Remington doesn't re-issue a batch. Back in the day nobody liked them. I remember working for a distributor and we always had them sitting on the shelf in the box, couldn't sell them. It had a "plastic" stock, whood want a gun with a plastic stock? HA

I've got one I bought a number of years ago, paid $85. It's been one of my favorite shooting guns. Has always functioned and been pretty accurate. Don't think I've ever cleaned it.

Was passing through St. Louis last week and decided to stop by Cabelas. Not looking for anything, but was just a nice detour. Wandered over to the used gun rack and saw 4 Nylon 66s and could not believe the price tag. I mean, yeah I know it's Cabelas, but dang, what alternate universe am I in? They had two with this price, and they looked brand new. The other two showed some usage but were still priced at half this. Wow, could not believe it.

We've got 6-8 buzzing around two feeders. They spend more time fighting each other than eating it seems. Actually had 4 eating together the other day, that has been pretty unusual. They can really do some dog fighting which is a hoot to watch.