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We're right in the middle of the worst of it. North of Clarkston. It's actually picked up and is snowing harder this evening than the last couple of days. Snow day tomorrow, too! Stay safe, warm and inside everyone! Len

...we're only halfway done! Tomorrow, they're calling for -15 actual [not windchill]. Looks like around here the total snowfall for this storm will be about 16 inches or so. Been a hit with the neighbors, though. Got the John Deere out with the snow blower and rescued the poor shovelers who...

What a great thread, on a topic near and dear to my heart. Some random observations, from a guy who can't be without a dog, and spends a lot of time in obedience and field trials. Dog training is my number one thing to do. It takes the idea of owning a dog into the much higher level of...

Along with all the other stuff mentioned, I'm reminded of my favorite hardware store. Besides helpful, knowledgeable staff and a good selection of "stuff," out back they had a pickup truck height loading dock. Can't tell you how many times I used that to load feed, offload mowers and...

I believe you guys have all missed this possibility: This is based on years of marriage, boundless cynicism, and a deep understanding of women! The better half decided to get it fixed on her own! She hired the plumber, got the job done, and acted as surprised as you that it was "magically...

Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. About the Ranger rescue of Japanese held POW's. Inspiring read. Len

Word of warning regarding the "console vault." If you can find one, order it from a reputable company instead of directly from the website/manufacturer!!!! I ordered one three years ago. It was delivered quickly...and was not the right fit for a F150. I was asked to return it for a...

Having been, in a previous life, a systems engineer, I have to whine about the special *heck* of drive imaging... The problem being that if you create a complete image [ a very good thing to do] you may run across the infuriating problem of the image failing to work since you may have replaced...

Mike, welcome to the forum. Your posting to this thread is a little bittersweet, since Emory, [crofoot629] recently passed away. He was a friend to many on this forum and his posts are missed. I think he would have enjoyed your continuation of this topic and thread. Again, welcome! Len

Ran across armed patients all the time. If they were conscious and alert, I'd ask them to hand it over to family [if present] or PD on scene. If the patient was unconscious, the firearm went to the on scene LEO. Unfortunately my SOP had to change a little after a gun we removed from a...

Didn't want to hijack the bullying thread, but reading about the 91-0 football game reminded me about a high school baseball game, years ago. We were an average team. In our league was a team that had a pitcher who eventually went professional, after a stellar college career. He was beating...

Just got back from the farm Monday...only thing I saw walking the meadows and woods was a huge flock of turkeys and about two dozen deer. You're right. The absence of just about everything else was interesting. I chalked it up to more people in the woods getting ready for bow and rifle deer...

I was a teenage mall cop. Smoke's thread about private security brought back some memories. I was a teenage mall cop. [Actually a young 20's mall cop.] Like Smoke, I was not a cop wannabe. I was however a recently discharged soldier, in need of any job to start building up a college fund...

Dennis: Although the Bean warden's parka might be a little pricey, I've had one version or another for more than 20 years now. I believe I purchased it in a cheaper mode, back when they were offering a choice between down and thinsulate filled options. The gore-tex is rock solid and dry as a...

Rest in peace, Emory. You are already missed.

I have faith in the steadfast love of God. My prayers added for Emory and family. Len

Spoke Dutch only until kindergarten...learned English "on the fly" in school. I can remember some of the strange looks from the teachers! When I was very young, I spoke Dutch but understood when people talked to me in English. Then I started speaking English, but still understood Dutch...

...one I'll add... Prior to posting on what gun/caliber for bears, remember: 1] There are more posts about "what gun for bears" than there are actual bears in North America. Len

Rule number 1. If it's not in writing, it's not going to happen!!!!! When any recruiter, officer or enlisted, says things like, "Most people can do...." "You'll probably be able to...." "All you have to do is ask for..." "Sure you can get to that, all you have to do first is prove that you...

Add one to the check it out group. The important thing you need to find out via x-ray is if A] it's a fracture, and B] if it's displaced. If displaced, you'll need to have the ortho guy set it. Then, whether displaced or not, it'll be taped off, you'll probably be given a special shoe to...