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There's so many choices it's hard to know where to start. Bikes tend to be fairly narrowly focused, and as a result somewhat idiosyncratic. It's those little idiosyncrasies that make people love, or hate, a particular bike. That said, what do you intend to do with said bike? Commute? Day trips into the mountains? Disappear for a weekend? Ride to Alaska? RTW? First of all, have you ridden before? If not, get some training. This is the best and cheapest way to get started that I know of... Motorcycle Safety Foundation Second, does your $3k budget include and allowance for appropriate gear? [safety nazi] Prepare yourself for spending several hundred $$ on protective gear [/safety nazi]. I can't claim to be ATGATT, but I do wear most of it most of the time. When I commute to work, I wear .... boots $200 + helmet $300 + jacket $200 + gloves $50. I also have a leather suit, another jacket, separate pants, cold weather gloves, neck warmer, ... Think that stuff is expensive? See what skin grafts cost. Third, get insurance quotes. Premiums might influence your decision (or shock you beyond reason). You need to figure out what suits you best. That may involve buying and selling a time or two. My best advice is to start with something small, light, and docile and ride it for at least a season. The newer Harley's are far more reliable than those of 15 years ago (and that's coming from a CBR owner...). For me, the HD's just vibrate too much. That said, the Sportster is the only Harley I'd consider. I'm generally not a big fan of most "cruiser" type bikes mainly due to lack of ground clearance. Here's a list of bikes you might consider... Honda Nighthawk 750 599 (aka Hornet) VFR 750/800 Shadow 750 VF750 Magna Yamaha XJ650/750 Maxim FZ6 Suzuki SV650 DL650 V-strom (wee-strom) Bandit 600 GSX650 (new Bandit) GS500 Kawasaki ZR7 Z750 Ninja 650R Versys Triumph Street Triple Speed 4 Ducati Monster 620 BMW F650S F800GS

Takes a long time for those electrons to get from TN to Canada and back...

Why not just let it remain "on loan for sporting purposes" until the formal transfer can be made at a mutually convenient time.

I've also notice the TR ads being slow to load (FireFox 6.0.2), though I can't say it happens any specific time of day. Sometimes I have issues in the morning, sometimes later in the day. Otherwise, I've not noticed TGO being particularly slow. If anything, the new server/software seems to go marginally faster. My work web connection comes through Canada, if that matters. I gave up surfing in the evenings (5pm-10pm) due to everything being horribly slow. I always assumed it was just my connection at home and/or bandwidth issues as tons of people get home from work and fire up the web.

Awesome!

That's basically what I meant. The person in GA would have to send the gun to a TN FFL who accepts firearms from individuals or have a GA FFL send it. I don't think he can go to GA and take possession of the gun there. I believe the GA FFL would have to send it to a TN FFL. ATF Online - Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Unlicensed Persons

As others have stated, unless you have no alternative, bugging in is the better choice. Water is of prime concern. If your apartment has its own water heater, it's got 30-40 gallons of perfectly good water. If you have some warning, fill up the tub. Just look around and see what you can use as a temporary water container. Get a method to purify water... tablets, filter, etc. Boiling is good but uses lots of fuel. Get a copy paper box and fill it with non perishable foods and stick it on the shelf. Two should be eat at least a week on what it'll hold. There are literally thousands of places to practice "back-country camping". GSMNP, Pisgah NF, Cherokee NF, Chattahoochee NF, Big South Fork, etc. Verify if you need a permit and any site specific requirements before you go.

Wow.

^ correct. I believe the current owner must have his FFL send the pistol to your FFL for transfer. As for a local FFL, I've had good experiences with Bill's Outpost in Maryville. Home - Bill's Outpost

Welcome!

My K31 has the name and address of the Swiss citizen to which it was originally issued under the butt plate.

Nevermind. Apparently this thread regards the fair in Nashville and I wasn't paying attention.

I was at work when I overheard someone across the office say a plane had crashed into the WTC. I assumed it was a small private plane and went on with what I was doing. A minute or two later another coworker mentioned it and said it was a big plane, like an airliner. That got my attention, and I went back to my desk. When I got to my desk, I found about a dozen people crowded around our supplier rep's desk. Since he wasn't a company employee, he had a "non-censored" internet connection and could watch video. I spent the next hour looking over his shoulder watching coverage on CNN.com. After the 2nd plane hit I called my wife (at home) and told her to turn on the TV. Within about 10 mins her grandparents arrived, totally unaware. Their house was 2 hours away. They'd driven to an apple farm not far from our house, and decided to just drop by for a few minutes. They spent most of the afternoon watching the TV coverage with my wife. I think that was a little divine intervention so she didn't have to watch things transpire alone. I was grateful for that. I remember it was a crisp, clear fall day. I remember it being eerily quiet and noticing the sky strangely devoid of contrails.

Dad's advice to me.... "Have fun, get an education, don't come home with a tattoo, and don't call me from jail."

Welcome! I used to work in Rogersville.

Read me: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/general-off-topic/60461-considering-buying-land-shoot-camp.html

Lots of churches (mine included) already do this. We have a food pantry that's open one day/week. I've never participated in handing out the food, but I know a lot is given away. I feel much more comfortable letting my church determine who's really in need and how to help them than my government. This nonsense about restaurants accepting food stamps... What they should change is the laws regarding what restaurants are allowed to do with their left-overs.

Very true. My kids' pediatrician asked the same thing on their list of standard questions. I guess I didn't think prior to answering... "Do you have guns?" ... "This is Tennessee... of course I do, don't you?" I really hope this doesn't escalate beyond you and the school administrator. What you have and do in your home is your business. Period.

I bought a P3AT from someone here a while back and really like it. I had some FTE issues at first and discovered the "franken bolt" was loose. 1/4 turn fixed it. It's also got a cut down Hogue slip-on grip which makes it much more comfortable in my hand. As stated, it's neither fun to shoot nor especially accurate, but I have other guns that are. I'm "minute of paper plate" accurate while shooting quickly at 15 yds or less. That's good enough for me. It's effectively invisible in a pocket holster and serves it's purpose perfectly. .380 ammo isn't hard to find anymore, though prices are a little high. Walmart regularly has WWB and Rem UMC on the shelf. FWIW... the P3AT, LCP, and TCP are functionally the same. They're all copies of the P3AT mechanism. The LCP is the "prettiest" of the bunch.

Dood! That's just wrong. Chocolate salty balls anyone?

If you think shooting them is hard, try herding them. I spend large portions of my work day herding cats. Nice pics.

First hand knowledge? No. A couple friends have done business there (bought guns, had smithy work done) and speak well of it.

MacGyver is right on... Every community has the "haves" and "have nots" regardless of the primary demographic. Mom was a high school teacher in the Chattanooga area for 20-ish years. Kids not having enough to eat has been a problem for a long time. Lots of kids on reduced price or free lunch. I remember it when I was in high school. The cafeteria workers knew and certain kids would always get bigger portions. As stated, cheap food (for parents too lazy to cook a decent meal for their kids) typically isn't very healthy. I make a reasonable living and I wonder how I'm going to afford to feed my two boys when they're teenagers. I remember how much I ate in high school and talk to friends with older kids and it's staggering. My grocery bills already seem high and my kids are little. That's one of the reasons why I'd like to begin hunting.

I must not be doing something right...

While no good deed goes unpunished, I'd also feel compelled to talk to the parents.