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  1. johnbeaver

    Observation on Westerns

    Years ago, I was channel surfing and came across a movie. B&W. I remember not the name, but the opening scene is forever burned in my memory. Train pulling into the station. Sun setting behind the mountains in the distance. Wind blowing dust and tumbleweeds. Train pulls in slowly to reveal the...
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    Total Wine Recommendations

    Well, I was one of them. Went to TW looking for some makings for an old fashion. Was recommended a Wolcot and bought a bottle, after a taste. It seems ok. Did not know it was a house brand. Fool me once and all that.... I did pick up a bottle of Bulleit though.
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    Near Miss at Chicago Midway Airport

    I wonder if the SouthWest guys had their cool shades on?
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    Gun safes: opinions and advice needed…

    I would advise mechanical locks. Electronic are fast and convenient but I had one go bad. Not good. Safe drilled to open and replaced electronic with mechanical.
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    If food was no longer available how long would you last?

    Dang it. I was half way through the first page before I realized this was a Zombie thread. Anyway, I could probably last a bit.
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    Well, I went and did it

    I will start drawing mine this August at 70. Why? Because now my check will be a little bit higher than my brothers. :D The office closest is fifty miles away, so I tried to make an appointment a couple of months out when I had a planned trip to there. No can do. Phone or web only. And that was...
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    Land of Bad

    Just watched this movie on Prime. Pretty good. Fast paced with plenty of action. Some time frames didn’t make sense and all the air scenes were on the deck. But… Hollywood. Anyway, when the air guys were out of ordinance they would say “I’m Winchester.” Is that a thing? What’s the backstory...
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    A TOUGH DAY AT THE NEW CAR "STEALERSHIP"

    A few years back I started the search for a new vehicle. As we were down in the metropolis, lets just star at the mega dealer and see what is out there. Found one and asked for the best price they could do. Got a price and said thanks, have just started looking and will let you know. Well that...
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    HELP ME OUT HERE! AM I EXPECTING TOO MUCH OR AM I RIGHT IN FEELING DISSED?

    You invited him over three times. He invited himself and a friend over the fourth. He's a taker or rude or just doesn't get it and never will. I would wait for an invite to his place. If he invites himself over again, I would be busy. By the way, I,too, enjoy fine bourbon and good cigars. :D
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    Turn out the lights, the Dallas party is over !

    I was a Cowboys fan right up until Landry was fired. Should have let him retire. Anyway, Dallas is just one halfway decent General Manager away from dominating. The guy they got just ain't cutting it.
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    2023 Round-Up - How did you fare?

    2-Smith&Wesson Shield Plus 1-Springfield Hellcat 1-Sig P365 1-Glock 43X 1-Mossberg 590A1 (with bayonet, of course) 1-Ruger SFAR 1-Remington Nylon 66 1-Winchester 62A Working my way towards the gun a month club.
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    The cost of weddings today.

    I was fortunate enough to give my two daughters the weddings they wanted. Did have to say no to a couple of things but all went well. Fancy weddings in Churches and reception where we fed everyone. However I did try to get them to go the old traditional route with church wedding, cake and punch...
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    Cessna 560 Crashes

    Question. If the pilot had already programmed the return in the auto-pilot, why did he go through restricted airspace? Is that something that is done manually at the time it is encountered?
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    Tire Time - Discount Tire - Input Requested

    Over 71K on a set of Michelins on my truck. Have a quote from Discount Tire that seems reasonable and is in line or a little lower than others. I'll stop by directly and give them the go ahead.
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    Define Old

    So my grandfather mentioned that an aquaintaence of his had passed away. He said, " Old man Smith just died." Seemed kind of bummed out. Anyway, I looked at the obituary and Old Man Smith was 7 years younger than grandpa.
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    Now Officially A Member...

    40 years here as a volunteer fire fighter. Lots of great fun and a little heartache. One bit of advice. Train as if your life depended on it.
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    prostate cancer treatment question

    When I was diagnosed I we discussed all of the procedures but I was given two options. Surgery or radiation. I know two who had the surgery, one because bowel issues ruled out radiation and one because he could not take the time for the radiation. Three who had proton beam radiation and had good...
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    Well.....I am now head of my clan

    Sorry for your loss. Will send a prayer for you and your family. Even when you know it's coming, the process is still draining. I lost both my parents last year. Dad first, then mom a few months later. I guess I don't get head of clan status because I have an older brother. Is that how that...
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    Prostate issues- Update at #24

    I went through 38 treatments with the proton radiation treatments at MDAnderson Sept. thru Nov.last year. There was also some hormone treatments for 18 mos. Everything went well. I know there are a couple different types of radiation treatment and surgery is an option. I went with the proton...
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    How well do you know your gun?

    I can see the "Dicken Drill" coming. :cool:
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