A.J. Holst

President of the Virginia North fan club? You have to admit the odds of one of our smallish TGO community being able to identify her are low.

Just discovered this place, care of the Farm Bureau magazine. Founded 105 years ago, still using a cutting machine installed in 1918, they are the owners of the Pointer Brand of high performance farming and hunting apparel. Made in the USA from fabric, thread, buttons, and tags sourced from US manufacturers. Lifetime warranty and according to the 4th generation owner, "you have to commit to wearing it because you have to break it in." Now that's real denim! Passing through Bristol? Give them a call to see if factory floor tours running. https://lcking.com

I learned this year the importance of using vacation time as intended, in a weekly block. In the past, add a day here or there to a weekend or holiday. It's a neat experience to unplug. Regarding stress, income and time investment, depends on what is important...just don't bitch when folks make more money or climb the ladder faster.

The same ones who yesterday, today, and tomorrow endorse disarmament, because they believe, "stuff like that can never happen in the U.S."

To celebrate the event of Nelson Mandela's birthday and promote the anti aparthied movement, a rock concert was held on 6/11/88 at Webley Stadium. Star studded cast, after hours of rocking and screaming for curtain calls, the closing act, unannounced, un promoted, and more than likely unknown, walked on to the stage and captivated the audience Perhaps, if man is born broken, and life is mending, God's grace is the glue.

.40 is surprisingly affordable, have seen it for 12.99/13.99 off the shelf / online Only recently noticed the pricing when I got my Sig p224 with .40 and .357 barrels.

Having visited 3 different locations, I've browsed once and attempted to buy twice. On both occasions, I gave up. The wait time to never be acknowledged or served was not worth the pennies I could have saved. Shame too, because they have a lot of good quality products available.

Dad worked for Martin Marrieta (at the time) on the Lantirn system. He has (or had) an old VHS tape of test footage of a large cat stalking what appears to be a rabbit, looking south on their Sand Lake property. Vintage '85 - '87 We assume an elusive Florida panther, but who knows? How cats (in general) interact with humans is pretty interesting, after watching, "the lion in your living room," on Netflix.

I was aware, actually watched some of the Pacific War in Color on Smithsonian. What I learned was on 12/7 and the subsequent 48 hours, the Japanese attacked Pearl, Wake, Guam, and Hong Kong. They hit Midway on the way back from Pearl, but the defenders beat them off. In the wake global political correctness, we certainly can't have any kind of remembrance since, all those crack pot, narrow minded, nationalist Trump lovers will want to re-open internment camps.

I see your point of panther / jaguar, not likely they crossed the SE US from the Sierra Madres.

I believe we have Black Panther deniers here on TGO. The problem is the actual sightings outside of our area are re-posted as caught in area and shared. A large vibrant population is not probable. pass throughs with a few locals is possible and with the size of the Park and no residential, it's virtually impossible to confirm or deny. Hope we actually do have a few, protected (by accident) through the NPS. Here is an actual sighting of one in it's winter environment.

The Gospel of Luke is my favorite As you watch, as Linus speaks, he discards his security blanket, which some Peanuts experts say is unusual. Throughout the comics and cartoons, he is never without it and desperate to recover from Snoopy. As Linus speaks of the birth of Christ, Schultz demonstrates the source of and in whom true security exists. Oh Joy! Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on Earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father; we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father, Lord God, lamb of God; you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer. For you alone are the holy one, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ. With the Holy Spirit in the glory of the Father.

Is there any documentation of big cats in the Smokies, going back even to early settlers? It would not be hard to imagine solitary big cats in the Park, smart enough to avoid humans, caves to shelter in, and a tasty variety of critters to eat.

Hope you can make in to the tentative January event.

Through my work, I've meet state reps from NE TN and greater Knoxville. They seem to be approachable and want to here from us, the voters. Call, email, snail mail. Not a form letter, they like to know an individual took the time to think, draft, and send. It's more powerful and "evidence" for them. Big turn over this year, with so many new members trying to navigate and making new "friends" this could slide through.

Hi Speed Rimfire Magnum Madman vintage manufacture?

If you like Brit-coms, currently running on Netflix.

9 students, rain, wind, mud, one flat tire, and 2 stuck vehicles later, another succesful training day in my log book. The Students: made 3 new acquaintances I hope develop into friendships and always enjoy seeing and engaging with people who have become friends through this venue. Why is it easier to make friends within the gun culture? I think it is due to the common interest and similar motivations for personal gun ownership we all share. The Weather: Training in the rain is not a hardship, but it slows down the class. Targets and backers simply don't last, add some wind and my flying pop-up shelter, it reduces the user experience. I will get a pair of inexpensive muckers. While my feet got damp and cold (socks) my Clark's were amazingly water resistant. Throw a pair of muckers with good socks in the trunk and I've got a good solution. The weather did add the thick, multi layer clothing challenge to my draw which slowed me down. Adding layers, 100% drawing from cover, a lack of dry practice over the last 2 weeks, using a new holster, and failing to roll the trigger during extension were all areas needing improvement, all on the same day. Since I crushed the Snow Man Drill, I am certainly not discouraged. Good variety of timed and untimed drills as well as an interactive man-on-man steel shoot off.

I think they underestimated the dad / husband demographic. If you can't get him in the store to shop with wife / kids, he isn't spending on over priced non firearm stuff as well. Good luck to them, I have thrown away their mailed adverts for years.

Thanks for posting!

With Nashville becoming a premier business and vacation location, I think you'll do well. Add a little music, youtube and we may see you on MTV

Shot my M1 Carbine about a year ago. Extractor broke, haven't shot it since I repaired.

I'm curious what you're shooting in 5mm

One night, years ago, our little dog had a panic attack. Not knowing, off to the vet first thing in the morning. Normal, normal, normal. She could have caught the scent of a wild animal coming in close looking for warmth.

I did it on my SP101 over a few weekends, worked to my satisfaction.