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    Good to know, thanks.  Care to post a review?

OC depends on your appearance.  If you're fairly clean cut, folks will think you're a cop.  You might get a few looks, but that's about it.  Park staff are typically pretty easy going about it.  They know the law allows OC, though some of them don't like it.  I've not heard of any confrontations that got ugly without cause.  If you're hiking, once you get 2 miles past the trail head you likely won't see another person.   Keep in mind that most (maybe all) of the park buildings are posted.

Sounds like you guys are doing good. We've gotten some green beans and they've been delicious, though not enough to bother with canning. Still no maters yet. I wonder if all this rain isn't hurting them. My okra plants are barely knee high so got a while to wait for that too.

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Water a little low? It hasn't stopped raining since February. Most of the creeks have more water in them than they have in 20 years. And it's really, really cold.

I don't disagree. You who are without sin cast the first stone. Sometimes a little public embarrassment is a good thing. But that's certainly not a source I'd have expected.

Hot ham & cheese on home made wheat bread, some mixed fruit, and bean salad. Washed down with some mint tea.

Tent camping has to be in a campground or back country camp site. You have to get a back country permit and make reservations if you want back country camping. All the park campgrounds are nice. Elkmont and Cades Cove are the most popular. There's a bazillion cabins and several campgrounds near the park... Gatlinburg, pigeon forge, sevierville, wears valley, Townsend, Cosby, .... Roaring fork motor trail is nice. Several short hikes off it. Porters creek trail is a good one with kids. Laurel falls, Abrams falls, little river trail, the sinks, the Y, clingmans dome,.... Lots of stuff.

Wow.

Exactly. At least he's got the cojones to say what's on his mind. A bit too blunt perhaps, but I'm sure no one misunderstood. And I'll bet he's not wrong.

Interesting. I see a man that's fed up with the pettyness that's rampant in his obviously fairly well funded church. Calling people out by name is a bit over the top, but I've seen the pastor of my church come close to that. Our pastor is a missionary at heart. He's happiest preaching in the jungle and is rejuvenated by the zeal shown by those who've never heard the gospel. His sermons in the weeks following a trip to Africa or South America are always quite empassioned to say the least.

My uncle, a GM retiree said GM pays 4 people for every 1 that actually works. 1 worker, 1 on disability, and 2 retirees. That concept sound vaguely familiar?

    Oh... I read Palm Springs.  Oops.   Bet he'll drive next time. 

    I know what you meant, but that's pretty funny.  :)

We have one of these at work...  http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwaukee-6370-21-8-in-metal-cutting-saw-with-case/miln6370-21,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=43&zmap=6370-21&gclid=CJGLtPGnk7gCFSJlMgodeVkAdg   It's absolutely amazing.  Cuts through 1/2" mild steel plate as fast as my Makita cuts through 1/2" plywood.  The metal doesn't get particularly hot either. 

Sounds really nice, you shouldn't have too much trouble selling it. 

    The classic Asian business tactic.  I learned it well during my automotive years dealing with Korean, Chinese, and also Indian suppliers.  They effectively "buy" the business.  They quote you a low price such that they're losing money.  Then their government subsidies kick and and they slowly ratchet the price up until it's profitable for them. 

Happy 4th! Thanks to all who serve! :usa:

As much as those guys travel, I can understand wanting to carry.  But taking it to CA?  Moron.

I think he should be charged, but prison isn't going to accomplish anything.  Sentence him to community service.  Make him become a speaker and tell this story and (hopefully) educate and inform others to they might learn from his mistakes.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of detection.        This exact thing happened when I was a kid.  A neighbor boy was playing in his Dad's car.  He knocked it out of gear and the car rolled down the driveway, across the street, and into our driveway where it hit my Dad's truck.  The damage to the vehicles was minor, but had a child been in the middle he/she surely would've been killed. 

They're learning because we're teaching them and investing in them.  We're moving manufacturing overseas and teaching them how to manufacture products.  The overseas companies are then taking the profits and reinvesting in better equipment and technology.  They're fast learners.  The total lack of environmental oversight and intellectual property rights makes the whole process go faster.  

Very nice blade and sheath.    You might consider adding a stiffener bead or two down the length to help make it a little more rigid.... viagra for blades.

Good luck with it.  While its generally a relief when it's done, selling a house is a PITA.

Nice! Wants!

No disco balls at the library.