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A friend of mine is now a retired oncology nurse, but before that he was a Navy Corpman. During part of his training, he was stationed at the hospital attached to Parris Island & Camp Lejeune. One night a random Chief told him to clean up the ward. As he was winding down, he spotted a filthy...

When I worked for the second largest slumlord in Columbus Ohio, I had a HVAC guy with some interesting ideas on customer satisfaction. Some clients complain about being hot or cold no matter how the equipment was working. We even had office staff that couldn't be satisfied. His solution was a...

Picked up a nice condition Belgian Browning Hi-Power from 1954 with adjustable sights. I got a family discount that made it about 1/3 of Gun Broker asking price for a shooter grade. No box or papers, came with the Browning rug and holster. My only question would be: 115, 124. or 147 ammo? Ivan...

I was watching a show last night and the couple was talking about how when they first got married, they couldn't afford quality camping gear, except for the Coleman two mantle lantern. The lantern was a late 90's version. It was still going strong. That got me thinking about my first gear. The...

My wife received a TEXT that our Pennsylvania EZ-pass was overdrawn, and she could take care of it with a check via text. When she attempted to contact the Turnpike Authority, their communications were swamped! We haven't been on the Turnpike since last September! Be careful out there! Ivan

Who was the first president of the United States of America? I'll give you a clue, It wasn't George Washington! Ivan

My wife has to go in tomorrow for an "Emergency Session", she has to counsel some poor soul that can't cope with not having a Valintine! So to inflict my retribution on a lying Ground Hog and a deceitful Cupid I think I'll load up a batch of 22 Hornet. Anyone have other suggestions? Ivan

This mild weather appears to be our Central Ohio version of a January Thaw. It sets my thoughts to the outdoor activities of shooting, camping and bicycling. Every year at this time I start going over my equipment. Today's project involves my small First Aid Kits, I have them stuffed everywhere...

Here on the Northeast Corner of Columbus Ohio, we have 5 to 6" on the ground. This includes the 1.5-2" from Sunday morning. They keep inducing panic by saying we will get more but it is pretty thin flurries so far. Oldest son is in Allentown Pa. (Northwest of Philly) and got 1/2" in the first...

Our family is very service minded. There are a number of LEO's, several in the Army, a few Marines, and only 2 Firefighters. One is a 12-year, full time firefighter in Kentucky, and the other is a 22-year Captain of a Volunteer Company in New Jersey. The full timer always poo-pooed anything the...

The thread in the other firearm & knife sub-forum got me remembering . Around 1970 my family was at a estate auction of an unknown "Great White Hunter". The items auctioned of included the "Kit", but not the guns or ammo. We bought a few useful things. One was a 36" bladed machete that was...

I was up late watching YouTube videos on shooting pigs, coyotes, and small vermin. I see the use of 6.5 Creedmoor at 100 to 200 yards on calm days is common place. I like 22 Centerfires for everything out to 600 +/- yards. For different distances, I use different cartridges. My arsenal...

I waited over two months to be able to take an at home sleep study. The instructions say if you have problems/questions 1) use this phone app, 2) watch this YouTube video, 3) call the helpline. 1) when I used the APP. It took over my phone and deleted almost all of my info! (TikTok) 2) When we...

At my church this Sunday night there is a "Men's Meeting." There's Food, Bonfire & Fellowship. One of the "Fellowship" Items is: Bring your favorite gun. (No Ammo) My dilemma is What is my favorite gun? I suppose it would be based on What is my Favorite gun based on a reason. That narrows it...

On the Thursday night of October 5th 2011, sometime in the night I had a stroke. When I arrived at the ER my BP was 220 over 187. The took an MRI gave me drugs. One drug lowered my BP so much I have no recollection of the next 4 days! My wife tells me, the nurses doing the rounds would skip my...

After too few hours of sleep, a 47 pound, blonde, 7-year-old hit the under inflated queen size air mattress I was asleep on. Wake Up, Grandpa. Wake up; Wake Up, Grandpa. Wake Up; Wake Up, Grandpa. Wake Up! (I thought it was against the laws of physics for a 47-pound weight to bounce a 275-pound...

I was thinking about the packages my mom would send her brother when he was in Vietnam. I also thought about the packages we sent to our son in Iraq. The thing my uncle wanted most was anything to flavor the water! So, we sent Tang, Kool-Aide, instant coffee, & tea bags. The second most...

I went to my 50th High School reunion last night. About 1/3 (50 +/-) of the class made it. (which is about the same number of people that made #40 & #45). One came from Florida and one from Nebraska. I waved at a few I see often. But only had one real conversation with anyone I hadn't seen it...

When I was in 4th through 12th grade, this question started the 11 O'clock news. My parents did through 8th grade, then in 9th grade on fall Friday nights, they only thought they did. I was in the Marching band! After the game's activities, it was time to party with my friends. As marching band...

Two Hundred Forty Eight years ago today Our Nation came into existence. At least one of my ancestors was born here in 1756, so we've been here for the long haul. We were of Germanic origins. Great grand dad reinfused those lines with a mail order bride from Hessen just after the Civil War...