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I guess expectations vary.  I've an old Craftsman that came with the house.  I've had it for 6 years, but I don't know how old it is.... maybe 10 years old?  Anyway... I change the oil, blow out the air filter, and sharpen the blades once/yr.  Had to replace the battery a few years ago.  Never replaced a plug.  I bought new blades this spring because I hit a stump with one last fall and a hit a rock hiding in the grass with the other blade during the first mowing this spring.  I leveled the deck when I replaced the blades and the grass looked a little more even.  My only complaint is that it doesn't go fast enough.  It won't even wheelie!  :cry:     F-I-L spent something like $1300 replacing the transmission in his 5 yr old Deere a couple years ago.  And that's on top of the $200-$300 annual service.  Granted, he's a big dude with a big yard, but one could buy a whole new mower for that.  :shrug:

    Kids + Darkness + Flashlights  = hours of fun   Mine turn all the lights off in the house, grab their flashlights, and run around squealing with joy. 

It blew at lot and rained a fair bit, but nothing more than a few modest limbs down 'round here.

All you guys that like Puleo's shrimp and grits need to visit the low country and see what real shrimp and grits tastes like. Not saying Puleo's is bad, it's quite good, but shrimp fresh off the boat, yellow corn grits, and some andouille sausage... That's where it's at.

I agree with 10-ring. I'd never own a JD mower, parts and service are absurd. My F-I-L and G-F-I-L both have mowers. For the same price as 2 or 3 of their annual tune-ups, one could just buy a new Murray or Craftsman. JD makes darn fine tractors, but their mowers are average at best. Glenn, check the oil. Wonder if they forgot to refill it?

  I bit far away for me to do that.  And if I'm in, I'm in all day.  I could wander around and look at airplanes for hours. 

Welcome. I grew up in Chattanooga and went to UTC for a couple years.

Would love to go but just don't think the kiddies are up for being out in the sun all day. I miss real airshows.

    Having looked at the full resolution pic... doesn't look like a crack to me either.  Looks more like a tool mark or blemish in the finish.    Dab a bit of penetrating oil on it and let it sit for a few minutes, then clean the surface thoroughly with alcohol.  Set the rifle so that area is down and leave it for a couple hours.  If any oil wicks out of that area, it may be a crack.  If it stays dry, probably not. 

    mmmmm.... shrimp & grits.   :drool:

This lady sold our house when we lived up there. She was great... https://m.facebook.com/SissyHopsonRealtor?refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&_rdr

    We used to drown rats we caught where I work.  The bleeding hearts weren't happy about that, so now they get shot with an air pistol. 

    Do they react at all when you turn the flashlight on them?  Anytime I've shined a flashlight on a critter at night, they seemed completely unaffected.  In my experience movement or noise gets their attention, light does not.

    Clay targets near where you'll be...     http://www.gatlinburgsportsman.com/#!skeet/c1oc5   http://www.chilhoweesportsmansclub.com/

Try both and pick the one you like best.  I've shot several G19's and my wife has a Shield9.  They're both nice.  I'd probably pick the Shield. 

Dad has trapped a bunch of them at his place.  Simple live trap with some smelly food as bait.  A trapped coon is not a happy critter. 

Proof that if a thief wants it, they'll get it.    Though I'll agree that he "alarm system" could probably be bypassed by a 5th grader. 

I got one of these for my wife... http://www.pistolwear.com/pt-2-concealment-holster/   Honestly, she doesn't seem to like it a whole lot but she hasn't worn it a lot either.  She says it's very comfortable but concealment leaves something to be desired with her Shield.  I will say I've had a hard time convincing her to wear it low, almost like the SmaryCarry holster.  She takes the term "belly band" literally and wants it up higher around her natural waist.  It's pretty obvious when worn there.  It seems to be best for a tall slender build.  My wife is 5'3". 

      No, people on the other planes most likely wouldn't notice particularly if they were above it.  Visibility below the aircraft is basically nil unless there's miles of separation. 

gjohnsoniv made holster and Beltman belt...

Call Sevier Indoor Range, they're nearby and might be able to get one.  http://sevierindoorshootingrange.com/   Otherwise there's a number of shops within 30 minutes or so of there.  Bill's Outpost, Tactical Advantage, WD Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, ....

You'll not get anywhere near the $65 brownells price. Just looking at it, I'd guess a machine shop would want $400-$500 to make that from bar stock.

    If you like using your hands... get good gloves.  If you like using your feet... get good boots.   If you like using... you get the idea.   As mentioned, the Cycle Gear Branded stuff (Bilt) is reasonably good at fairly low prices.  It's also a good place to try things on to help figure out sizes.  From there you can decide what you like, what features are important, and upgrade as time goes by.  There's so many brands out there its hard to choose.  I have a Shoei street helmet (which needs to be replaced), an HJC dirt helmet, a Teknic 3 season textile jacket, a Frank Thomas mesh jacket, AGV leather jacket, First Gear pants, Bilt mesh pants, AGV leathers, Sidi street boots, O'Neal dirt  boots, Olympia gloves...

I don't know of any machine shops in your area.  Even if I did, I doubt you'd want to pay their hourly rate (typically $100/hr or so). 

Personally, I'd avoid one that has been tacti-cooled.  Some of the mod's work, some are a disaster.    The triggers are known to be somewhat heavy with lots of creep.  A home trigger job can result in an unsafe rifle.  It's relatively easy to check....  Unload the rifle.  Cock the rifle.  Bang the butt on the ground several times and verify the hammer doesn't fall.  Cock the rifle.  Remove the dust cover.  Pull the trigger while watching the hammer.  If it moves at all prior to falling, it should move rearward.  If it moves forward, that's bad.  Either problem is fixed relatively easily.    Check for a stuck firing pin.  It should be free to move in the bolt (there's no spring).  A stuck firing pin can result in slam fires.