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One hawk won't eat much, maybe 1 bird per day. But they also eat mice, rats, moles, and snakes. Raptors in general are great to have around. We have a Cooper's hawk and a young Red-tail that hang around. I seem them soaring over my neighbor's fields. We have several bird feeders and a variety of song birds. I occasionally see a puff of feathers in my yard. It's usually a dove, and I'm happy to be rid of a few of them.

Be very careful with how much weight you put in the bag(s). Dogs don't have bone and muscle structure like horses do. Carrying much weight will hurt their back in short order. Our neighbors had a basinji when I was a kid. While it didn't bark, it did howl and yodel quite frequently. Don't think of it as a "quiet" dog.

As Frankmako said, there's lots of static balancers available on the web. After looking at a few, I built my own. As for time, I find it quicker to do it myself in an hour or two. I also take the opportunity to clean and inspect the brakes, wheel bearings, suspension, chain, etc. And I know that the axle nut and pinch bolts got torqued properly.

No posting at a couple of the branches in Maryville.

Good info here. I have several kitchen knives in need of some attention. Having read several reviews of the Lansky and Spyderco, it seems both will sharpen to a razor edge but the Spyderco isn't the best choice for a neglected blade. That sound about right?

Yep. More efficient, less noise. A very small improvement in efficiency (1%) can result in a huge fuel savings. Scimitar propeller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Welcome. I'm also left handed and have learned to shoot right handed. The P95 is a good choice. I have an old P85MKII that shoots great.

I like to take care of my stuff too and I'm sure it was pretty dirty after 450 rds. I've also seen plenty of guns prematurely worn out and/or broken by compulsive disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly. Sounds like you got it cleaned up.

You'll likely discover that the "drying" cycle is relative. If you put dishes, particularly anything plastic, in there in such a way that they can pool some water, they will not dry. We seem to have lots of dishware that pools water no matter how you orient it. I typically open the dishwasher during the "dry" cycle and pour the water out of all the cups, bowls, and such, then resume drying.

I'd question the need for even that level of cleaning. Is it malfunctioning? Accuracy degrading? If not, wipe off the residue and continue. If it is having problems, do the above. Hoppes and CLP should be available at any gun shop. Maybe even walmart. Youtube is a good source. Wear safety glasses if using compressed air or aerosols.

We have a Kenmore with the "Smart" cycle. It's very slow... it'll run for a good 2 hours on a full load of dishes and it stops for a minute so several times during the cycle. I was concerned about it at first, but apparently that's normal.

We can commiserate. Our 2nd is also due in mid-December and we're finding out the sex on the 23rd (I think) as well. Our 1st was a boy and women's intuition says this one is a girl. We'll see. Kids bring more life changes than you can imagine. As stated, start that college fund. A little $$ now can make a big difference in 20 years. Review your life insurance. You don't want to be worth more dead than alive, but it's good for peace-of-mind. Invest in your favorite diaper, formula, wipe, and baby clothes producers. You'll be staggered at how much of that stuff you'll go through. If you've got any honey-do projects or other anything else you want done in less than 3 years, get it done before December. We found these useful with our 1st.... Amazon.com: The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer & Amazon.com: The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night (9780071381390): Elizabeth It was 6 weeks before our son slept more than 4 hrs at a time. 4am feedings are tough. Get some rest when you can. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

Some systems have both a high and low pressure switch. The freon is also the lubricant for the compressor, so the low pressure switch is there to (help) prevent you from burning up the compressor. The high pressure switch (if equipped) is also there to prevent burning up the compressor from it working too hard. You can vent some freon by using the port where you add it. It's typically just like a tire valve, only bigger. One possibility is that the expansion valve (buried in the dash) is stuck closed and not allowing the freon to circulate in the system. I think that could cause the pressure to appear too high in the lines under the hood. I know how A/C systems work, but I'm no expert on your particular system. A/C problems are hard to diagnose without the proper equipment. A/C shops know this and the prices reflect that, unfortunately.

Assuming you're talking about the BAE facility in Kingsport, I used to live a couple miles from there. While I never hunted it, from what I saw you'll be tripping over the deer. The local National Guard unit would practice out there. A member I worked with talked about how funny it was to be laying in the weeds watching the deer with HMMWV's and Bradley's driving around.

A friend who was a IPSC shooter gave me some advice that helped me improve my follow-up shot time. He told me that when the trigger breaks, hold it to the rear until the gun comes back on target. Then release the trigger only until it resets (there's usually an audible/tactile "click") and squeeze again. Once he told me this, I began to notice lots of people who completely release the trigger immediately after firing. Some even relax and re-grip the gun between shots without being aware they're doing it. Holding the trigger to the rear keeps your grip firm and your finger in the same position on the trigger, both of which help with consistent and quick follow-up shots. As to the OP's question, I agree with Smith.

A tad big and heavy for EDC for an average sized person, but a good holster and belt will go a long way toward making it comfortable. The P-series is hard to beat for cost/reliability/fun.

Pants? Who said anything about needing pants? Nice plane. Dad used to take me flying when I was a kid and I loved it. Wish I had the time/money to pursue it now. We got him a glider ride for Christmas and he finally took it a couple weeks ago. Neat stuff.

The trail up is steep but short. Worth noting is that Point Park, Craven's House etc. close at dusk. There isn't (wasn't) a sign stating this at the trail head. So if, by chance, you decide to park at Craven's House and hike up to Point Park to watch the sunset, then hike back down by the light of your cell phone.... expect to have a conversation with an unhappy park ranger. Not that I would know.

What they said. I grew up in Chattown. Ruby Falls is neat. Rocky City? Meh. If you like history stuff, Point Park (Lookout Mtn), Chickamauga Battlefield, Incline Railway, Choo Choo. Speaking of the Choo Choo, dinner on the Dining Car is elegant and should score big points, if you wife's into that sort of thing. Otherwise, the Big River Grill about a block from the Aquarium is very good. Their micro-brews are excellent. Porkers BBQ on Market St. is also very good. If you go to the Aquarium (highly recommended), go early or late to avoid the crowds. IMAX movies are a nice break from the heat, as is the Hunter Art Museum.

Any of the typical "student" type backpacks have laptop sleeves and plenty of pockets for all your other stuff. Quad Pack: School Backpacks at L.L.Bean I think you'll have a hard time finding anything with the word "tactical" in the description for under $100. Maxpedition stuff seems to be popular (I don't have one) .... Maxpedition METHUSELAH Tactical Gear Bag - MAXPEDITION HARD-USE GEAR Tactical Nylon Gear for Military, Law Enforcement, Tactical Concealed Carry; Tailored to Perform Tactical

This is the way to go if you ride a lot. Typically, two changes done yourself will pay for the tools. It's really not that hard to do. If you can use a tape measure, you can put the rear tire back on straight. It's easy. I know of several people in East TN who change tires for ~$25 off the bike. In the past I've bought tires online from Welcome to Southwest Moto Tires. Now I have a local place where I can get them for only a few $$ more. I also used to ride a GS500, though mine was the old, pre-body work version. Definitely a fun little bike. Check out GStwin GS500 Page.

Mistake #1 - You shut the mower off. Never do that. Let them yell at you over the noise. Asking them to help is another good tactic. As for payback for your neighbor, I have lots of good ideas. The first one is to walk over and ask nicely not to do that again.

I think this is a great idea. Here's why... One of my uncles did this with Mario Andretti many years ago. My uncle found an old photo he'd take of Mario driving a sprint car on a dirt track in SC in the 60's. He made two copies of the photo, framed one, and sent both to Mario's office. He enclosed a letter saying when the photo was taken and asked that if Mario would autograph the photo and return it, Mario could keep the framed one. About 2 months later my uncle got a box in the mail with Andretti Racing as the return address. It contained a hand written letter from Mario thanking my uncle for bringing back such wonderful memories. He said the photo was immediately put on the wall in his office. The box also contained the autographed photo (hanging on my uncle's wall now) and one of Mario's driving suits (he was racing CART with son Michael at the time), boots, and gloves. Cool stuff. Hope your friend recovers quickly.

What Jack said. *gasp* Did I really mean that? Copper is the best (most durable) option. Next to that is finding a braided steel line that'll fit. If you get the vinyl lines, best sure you get one that's several inches too long. Hot water will make them shrink... ask me how I know. Use the feet and make sure it's level. Shim if necessary. The anchors are mainly for kids crawling on it (mine does).

ANSI is the American National Standards Institute. Z87.1 is their standard for eye/face protective equipment. -2003 is the release year (the latest of this standard is 2010). Look for a "Z87-2" marking on the lens or frame, this states the glasses meet the "high impact" requirements, which is what you'd want for shooting glasses. http://www.aosafetysrx.com/aosafetysrx.com/pdf/Ansi%20Summary%202003%20Final%207-03.pdf