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    Got a call from Homeland Security

    I asked if he needed my Social.Security Number. He said no. I was disappointed. I was gonna give the one I always give as a collector of Smith & Wesson Revolvers. 357-19-2728.
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    Got a call from Homeland Security

    I got a call from an obviously foreign guy who could barely speak English. Asked if I was James? Told him I was. Said he was calling form Homeland Security and listed my business Post Office Box. Asked if I had received and shipments from overseas? Said no, why? Gave some convoluted answer. I...
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    I need a coffee maker

    I prefer the Perk pot. I'm old fashioned Makes way better Coffee
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    Automatic Knives

    I also carry a Spyderco Delica every day. It is one of the older ones with the plastic grip. Easier to hold on to than the metal ones. Also have on my belt my Applegate Fairbairn Combat Folder. I don't have any truly Automatic knives but I have a Ken Onion Speedsafe Opener. You just push up on...
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    Used a Winchester Shotgun to cut down a tree branch

    The load is used was one ounce of #7 1/2 Shot. Musta been really old box. Price was $3.99
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    Used a Winchester Shotgun to cut down a tree branch

    We recently had high winds here in Northeast Iowa. Lots of trees blown down. On out acreage we had two tree branches blown down, one right over our burn pile. The branches turned brown and Missus Fan wanted me to burn the pile. I told her it would light the tree on fire. Looked up and there was...
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    What are you carrying today?

    Gonna go to Church. Usually wear a suit and carry my Glock 23 with a spare G22 mag and my Smith & Wesson M340PD as backup in my left front britches pocket. Wife doesn't want me to wear a suit today so just the Revolver.
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    Picked up a nice SW 17-2 today

    I have a mid '50s K22 that was my late Fathers. Really fun to shoot. I tell people who are new to collecting Smith & Wesson Revolvers you are not allowed in the club until you have at least one K22.
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    Need advice for how to sue an insurance company for home hail damage

    The roof is about 20 years old. This company replaced it at that time, although I had to fight with the adjuster at that time too. I don't know how to post pictures but they clearly show the damage.
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    Need advice for how to sue an insurance company for home hail damage

    We have very clear pictures of the damage and it has gotten worse recently.
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    Anyone get a daily "news" paper delivered?

    I grew up with my parents getting the local paper and the Des Moines Register. When I got married in 1989 we got both. Then I canceled the Register but still get the local one. They recently cut it down to only publishing on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I get it for sports (Go Cubs!) And...
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    Need advice for how to sue an insurance company for home hail damage

    Last year we had significant hail damage to our homes roof. Contacted my local agent. They told me to get quotes. Got one for over $35,000. Turned it in. They sent out an adjuster. He said he saw no hail damage to the home roof but they paid over $1,200 for damage to garage. I disputed this...
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    Can't believe I made it this far. I'm 12 Lustrum

    I knew SOMEBODY had to bring that up
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    Can't believe I made it this far. I'm 12 Lustrum

    I got Lustrum from one of my favorite movies: Rooster Cogburn with John Wayne
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    Can't believe I made it this far. I'm 12 Lustrum

    Missus Fan will be 13 Lustrum in October. Plus she just got her first Social Security last week. Older Women are the best
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    Does Anyone Clean Firearms Anymore

    I always clean them with Hopees #9. Also makes a good aftershave
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    Can't believe I made it this far. I'm 12 Lustrum

    Today is my birthday. Made it to 12 Lustrum. Never thought I'd make it that far.
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    Had my 6th Grandkid

    My youngest Daughter Trinka and her husband Presh gave me my 6th Grandkid on December 1st. Rosalie Dixie was born healthy. I aint old enough for this but Missus Fan is.
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    Sixth Grandkid

    Went out to eat today with my youngest Daughter. Her husband and my Granddaughter and Grandson. She showed a picture of her next kid. Asked my Grandson Jimmy if he knew what it was. He said "a bear". Dang that kid is cute. I ain't old enough for this but Missus Fan is.
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