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Ding! You need a specialized grinder to sharpen it. A traditional sharpener will just rub on it. You'll do more damage to the sharpener than the blade.

Got my wife an M&P Shield 9mm. Got my youngest his lifetime sportsman, but that was mostly for his birthday a couple weeks ago. I've got several gun related things on my list, but I doubt I'll get any of them. Mostly I'm trying hard to save up cash to get an upper for my TGO lower.

Bummer. Hope he comes around quickly and hope the truck gets fixed without much hassle.

It's a great place to feed hungry kids. A reasonably wholesome dinner for 4 for about $30 sure beats $40+ for lunch at Panera.

Just add up the power requirements for whatever you want to run simultaneously.... HVAC is typically the biggest load, plus fridge, freezer, lights, tv, computer, etc. Or you can walk outside and watch your electric meter and record how much power you're using over several hours and get an idea. For that matter, just look at your electric bill.

Other than accidentally putting them through the wash, I just toss them and get more. We have big bins of the foam plugs at work. If I had fancy molded plugs, I soap and water.

Probably the most factually correct piece I've ever seen in a newspaper.

It would be easy enough for walmart to list these guys as "persona non grata" and refuse to sell to them. But they probably won't.

Here's a good one for the season... ;) http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5jwHLsKsiCA

I have the cheapo brinkman, and with a few minor mods, it works fine. I've never had any problems with it. I do not recommend the pellet type, I'm told they get expensive to feed.

I had mine reworked by Kivarri and it's hugely improved.

Trying to get out of bed fast while in a half asleep panic isn't likely to be real graceful. As stated, some sort of warning system, be it an alarm, dog, etc., to give you a few extra seconds can make the difference.

If there's a Woodcraft near you, they'll likely have it.

    A magnifying glass, a good flashlight, and some patience.  Move the light around while you look at a particular area.  As the shadow changes, sometimes you can pick up little hints of markings.  It also helps to know what you're looking for. 

    Agreed.  We had to move back into an apartment while I was transitioning from one job to another, and it sucked big time.  But owning a home is way more expensive than just the mortgage payment.  It's part of the reason why some people end up "house poor".  They don't realize all the extra expenses that come with owning a house and making it a home. 

  Amen to that.  While home-ownership may be the "American Dream", it's a darn expensive and high maintenance dream.  Landscaping, window dressing, water heaters, plumbing leaks, HVAC units :eek:   , paint, caulk, .... it never ends.

    Had a visit from a Kirby salesman several years ago. I never had any intention of buying it, but it was interesting to learn that the $1500 asking price dropped all the way to $700 by the end.  A buddy that paid $1200 for his was pissed.   :rofl:      When the hottie manager chick showed up to "close the deal" I told her that if I was gonna pay that much for something that sucks, it's darn sure gonna suck more than my carpet.  :dirty:   They packed up their stuff and left.  Oh well... ;)

Welcome and thanks for you service!  Holler if you have any questions about the area.

Best I recall they were finished with oil. Walnut oil, I think. Definitely wasn't anything like lacquer or polyurethane.

Looks yummy! How'd you cook it?

The color may fade with time and light exposure.  Dad made several bowls from osage orange and while they were bright orange when he made them, several years later they've faded noticeably. 

  I've only shot with one once so I wasn't sure how much space there was between the top of the stock and the back of the upper.  Either way, looks like fun and a lot more controllable than off-hand.  I could only manage about 10 rds before the muzzle walked off the target. 

If you could have it paid off in 1.5 yrs, do it.  I think you're better off keeping a vehicle you know than trying to trade down.  The used car market is crazy these days. 

Seems like that's just asking to get your hand pinched while it cycles, but maybe not.

What OS said.  They're just guessing at the amount of your deductions.    I've often wondered why a person with a fixed income who takes the standard deductions has to file a return at all?  Why can't they deduct exactly the correct amount?  I guess that'd just be too efficient...