Murgatroy

I replaced all the incandescents in my house about four years ago. I think it cost me around $50 to get CFLs. I haven't had to replace any of them in four years. I am fine with that.

Coker Creek was where the first gold strike in Tennessee was. They still pan up there. Several years ago a man moved up there because he was told by God in a vision that he would find gold. Excavated half a mountain and didn't find anything. It is just my slightly biased opinion that the creek is seeded during the 'Gold Festival' at Coker Creek village to keep the tourists coming and spending their money. Of course I had a bumper sticker on my truck that read "If it is called Tourist Season; why can't we shoot them?" You can find a handful of places that will take you out and teach you to pan, show you where the gold was found. But I don't buy it. All the surface gold dried up years ago. There was actually a mine dug just up the road where we lived in Ironsburg, it was closed off, and I never got too deep, but it was an old gold mine. If you try it, more power to you, and I wish you luck, but I wouldn't go broke trying to find it.

My first handgun was a Ruger Single Six Convertible. My father gave it to me.

It has nothing to do with being able to 'easily distinguish fact from fiction' it has to do with not wanting to subject myself to things that I find uncomfortable. For me it is a cheap gimmick. There is a television show my wife used to watch. I forget the name, it was one of those crime shows. Every episode had some child being killed in a horrific manner. It didn't happen off screen and allude to what might have happened. The show graphically showed the child being tortured and killed. Graphic enough that I was amazed that it got through on our watered down television. It was my opinion that it was done simply for ratings. I don't begrudge folks that want to watch that. I fully understand that a lot of folks enjoy watching something that scares them in order to get their endorphins going to achieve a high. That is not something I dig. I don't need shock value at this point in my life. I suppose part of it comes down to being a protector, instead of a tormentor. It fully comes down to being a parent.

I have mixed feelings on it. It evokes a deep emotional response from me. I love the whole concept of the Zombie Apocalypse. It fascinates me and consumes most of my library of films, books and games. The trailer was very well done, very cinematic and timed right. While it looks like something that is right up my alley, I will have to stay away from this. My reasons are simple and a bit naive, but they are strong. I abhor things that get cheap thrills by using a child to get an emotional response. Be it a television show, or a film, to me it seems like a cheap tactic. Before I was a parent, it wouldn't have phased me. Before I was a parent, nothing phased me or scared me. Now, as a parent, nothing scares me worse than the thought that something could happen to my child. Watching something that purposely plays on that fear, for me, is impossible.

Another Glock fanboi here. I have a 19, which is the same size as the 23, and it is pretty much the all around perfect gun. I don't think I would trade it for anything.

This thread delivers. Quality laughs all around. Shame about the mug...

I have a SxS, but the O/U has me interested. I have handled them, but have yet to shoot one.

That was my first thought.

It is right at the edge of the chamber, I think he could hit it with a file. It is a Polish P-64 surplus pistol. It hasn't been in production for 30 years.

Groovy.

I have some land in Tellico Plains, way out of the way, I do a lot of shooting down there when I don't feel like going to the range.

The video changed last year. And you can carry in a bank as long as it is not posted.

I used to do manual labor. Then I worked my way to a desk job. I have gotten very lazy.

He has made a pointed effort of it as well.

Pretty Groovy. I grew up in Tellico Plains. I don't care much for visiting much anymore sadly.

That was Baby Falls wasn't it? We all jumped off of that for our senior picture.

6'0" @ 205

I am not a health nut, but I am not a couch potato either. I used to be in pretty good shape, from working labor intensive jobs, but after college and working my way to a desk job... well, the pounds came on. I have gained a solid twenty pounds in the last four years from riding a desk. The weight doesn't bother me. What bothers me is trying to keep up with my four year old daughter. That is the ultimate goal to get in shape for. Plus to show her that being in shape is important.

Working out has been a sore spot for me. I really need to buckle down and take advantage of this membership I pay monthly for, but it is hard for me to find time. I quit smoking a month ago (there is a thread somewhere about that.) So I need to finish getting myself into what I deem ideal shape. I don't drink, I don't partake in drugs of any sort (unless you count Goody's Powders,) so I am mostly there. I just need to drop a pound or two and get to the point where I am more flexible. I think this could be the thread to keep updated with. It might give some of us the motivation we need.

I had one growing up. I loved that gun. Wish I had it back. Sweet shooting and great handling.

Start to a great villain.

Welcome aboard.

That entire scene was good.

Great guns. I am a sucker for a Ruger wheel gun.