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2951
« on: November 11, 2014, 08:29:31 AM »
For your voluntary service to our Nation, those of us who didn't/couldn't serve, thank everyone of you who answered the call and were/are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to procure the freedoms we all enjoy.
We also humbly remember and honor those who've paid the true cost of our freedom; God bless their families and friends deprived of their presence.
Thank you & God Bless you all-
Mike
2952
« on: November 11, 2014, 08:12:29 AM »
Hello everyone, name’s Nate. I migrated over from Duramax Forum. I enjoyed it for a while but was turned off by the number of people posting about fancy wheels and how they don’t like Dodge’s with the mirrors flipped up; not really my style. I was born and raised in the backwoods of Maine with what I consider to be true family values. My plan is to pass those values onto my children and hopefully do my part in reversing the decline of American society. I hope to learn/contribute here as every responsible member of a group should. Sorry for the long intro, happy to be here.
Welcome and don't apologize for a long anything, this site started over a prolonged oil change! Do it once and do it right! I'm thinking Nate (Cookie) and "Little Nate", especially if our new Nate is 6'2"+ ;)
2953
« on: November 10, 2014, 04:13:58 PM »
Were you all aware that Thomas Jefferson declared war on the Barbary Pirates (Islam) and was therefore responsible for the creation of the Marine Corps.? This conflict also coined the term "Leatherneck" due to the heavy leather collar on their uniform to protect them from beheading while boarding ships from the Saracen's Swords?
Marines: Excellent cure for the common Muslim Infection (Take 2 and call me when they're mourning)
2954
« on: November 08, 2014, 08:32:34 PM »
Hate to see this SNAFU side-lining you- it's one type of frustration when it's your mistake/error, it's really frustration supreme when it's THEIR screw-up after you've done your due diligence and you still can't get things squared!
2955
« on: November 07, 2014, 10:51:20 PM »
Find someone with an old beer can collection and make what we (as kids) called a polish cannon! 3 beer cans needed along with an old school can/bottle opener.
1st can- use pointy end to go around top of (steel) can, creating what looks like a star pattern, leaving space between holes. At base of can, create your "touch hole" where you'll light the match.
2nd can- ventilate top and bottom the same way as the top of can 1. Align holes of can 1 with holes in bottom of can 2 and secure with electrical tape joining along circumference (rim) with about 3 full wraps. Wraps should be tight too-
3rd can- ventilate bottom as in can 2, then cut out top using soup can opener. Attach to top of can 2 with holes aligned and tape the same way with electrical tape in previous step.
Take liquid "lighter fluid" like for a Zippo and squirt generously down opening, shake assembly like a spray can with opening down, stuff tennis ball in top. Place on pavement and light match and touch it off at the "touch hole" and BOOM!
Tennis ball will fly airborne and nearly disappear from sight! :o
You could attach thin line to tennis ball and you can hand-hold it like a bazooka and aim at upper limbs of tree, friends on bikes, sisters or brothers.....so on!
VERY IMPORTANT TO USE STEEL CANS AND NOT ALUMINUM! With practice, you can really find the optimal amount of lighter fluid, shaking etc. and launch that sucker really far, along with some of your hearing. As kids, local gas station must have pegged us as arsonists with the amount of lighter fluid we went through! ;)
2956
« on: November 06, 2014, 06:13:04 PM »
Depends on make-up of your walls of the house- wood frame and wall board is not going to stop slugs or 00 buck. If that's what you have, consider who else is in the house you don't want to potentially hit. I lean towards # 4 bird shot in "3 12g.
2957
« on: November 06, 2014, 04:30:05 PM »
Duane-
No on video- and I'm using an iPhone as well. Any price on trailer?
2958
« on: November 06, 2014, 11:02:47 AM »
Oh boy, you want to see me have to pull out the "tape" to close a wound eh! Gotta go to bad section of Elgin to storage to take pretty photo to remove demerit and possibly create a new post about stand your ground law and concealed carry procedures......or a recipe for tamales and salsa for meals on the run?!
2959
« on: November 06, 2014, 10:40:28 AM »
I see a lot of similarities between Don's builds and those trucks! Exoskeleton bugger bars, bead locks, TAC Topper and even an extension ladder!
That 360 of yours is a very capable motor- can make it a stroker motor and push the compression and displacement up around 410 cu without much trouble and with the right cam, intake and carb set-up get plenty of torque and a wide power band on the upper end around 6500 rpm. Raced a dirt car with one using 727 torque-flite in low gear, on 10" dirt tires with a miller locked "posi" on a 1/3 mile track. Plenty of torque- enough to launch a 4000lb car airborne for couple hundred feet down the straight away...... Ask me how I know- Lol!
2960
« on: November 06, 2014, 08:38:15 AM »
So after having the turn-table glass rattle around and end up all outta wack each time I towed somewhere, I cut a paper towel tube to length to solve the issue. Well, that only works for so long and you must replace it. Finally ended up with a much better alternative - pool noodles! Cut a chunk to a little longer than needed and wedge it upright between the top of the microwave and the glass turntable! No rattle or breakage!
2961
« on: November 05, 2014, 09:34:47 PM »
QUICK, let's sneak over to his laboratory.....err garage and dirty up the floors and tear down his 360 for him! Double D (Dolly) must be feeling lonely not being wrenched on!
You don't think he's trying to run a scam to get it done over on "OverHauled" do you? :o
2962
« on: November 05, 2014, 09:22:02 PM »
Welcome (a warm and dry one) ;D
2963
« on: November 05, 2014, 09:19:58 PM »
There's a country song by Chris Young, titled "Voices" that speaks of dwelling on and heading the words spoken to us by our parents and grand parents throughout our, and their lives. Often, we don't remember them until they're gone, or a life event reminds us of the hidden truths of their advice and sage axioms.
The Holy Spirit is also an inner voice that inhabits our minds from the moment of our salvation, until we're called into the presence of The Lord. At times, it roars and rings in our ears like a trumpet and is hard to ignore or miss, at other times, it comes as a whisper as soft as smoke passing your ear.
It's that sudden urge to call someone we haven't spoken to for way too long. A sudden impulse to extend a hello, good morning or simply smile at a stranger. Perform a random act of anonymous kindness, or recognize someone publicly for things often overlooked. We are moved to take a leap of faith, share with a stranger what we may "feel" they need, be it material or words- that unexplainable urge to act.
Far too often, we hear instead, the words of impatience, anger and selfishness......Satan speaks to us as well. I know I've been tempted in word, thought and flesh daily my entire conscious life! We need to hear and acknowledge that voice and answer it with an emphatic NO.
"Lord, open my ears that I may hear, embolden my spirit that I may act, strengthen my mind that I may know, and soften my heart so that I may feel and share your love!" -Amen
May we all act upon our Godly inner voices as we build this community, here online and where we live! Do something you might have thought about or feel moved to right after you read this- God Bless you and those around you! :)
2964
« on: November 04, 2014, 04:11:59 PM »
That falls under the "even a blind squirrel finds a nut, now and then" category of devine intervention there Don! Don't kid yourself, you've got skills-
Speaking of Squirrels, wasn't there some "Secret Squirrel" guy over on DMax?
2965
« on: November 04, 2014, 03:54:52 PM »
We need to remember that the Kurds were originally set to oust Saddam BEFORE any of the gulf wars and were told by the US that we'd back them- then our government reneged and Saddam gassed them!
It's surprising they'll even talk with us after that- we need to pray that Israel takes the reins and does what our King Barrack won't, as a Musloid, determined to deliver us up to the enemy. >:(
2966
« on: November 01, 2014, 05:46:02 PM »
The only one not attributed to somebody, that if read by the Household 6, will result in lumps to the side of your head on her strong side!
2967
« on: November 01, 2014, 10:50:06 AM »
WHAT.....you aren't going a to sign your quote? Lol!
2968
« on: October 31, 2014, 02:09:27 PM »
Ohhhh, the TAC-Topper......wait till you see the Pre-Rangers make the final modifications! :o
2969
« on: October 31, 2014, 02:00:28 PM »
Armadillo...........there is NO hungry enough...lead before armadillo!
2970
« on: October 29, 2014, 07:13:27 AM »
As a High School teacher, it is a sad situation and state of affairs!
We've taught kids and adults that "they're wonderful" no matter what they do, or don't do! Education "theorists" want teachers to give kids points for doing "nothing" as a zero grade is mathematically "unfair" and puts them in a grade "hole" that's diff il to get out of.....?!?
You "must be careful" not to damage their "self-esteem" and feed into the "everyone gets a trophy" mindset with all we do..........
We wonder why kids/people snap? The damn real-world jumps up and treats them REAL and they have NO EXPERIENCE with adversity and conflict or being told.......NO, I/we don't like you or your actions! Your ideas and beliefs are out of touch, and WE reject them, so they get mad and "act out" because they don't know anything other then getting their own way for the majority of their lives.
PARENTS need to WAKE-UP and tell their school administrations that this bull-crap needs to STOP, because they WONT listen to teachers who tell them factually based "opinions" that the over the top, touchy feely crap has ruined generations!
ADD TO THAT, that they foolishly believe that by "forbidding guns" in schools make them safe.......? At least my Principal (woman) is secretly glad I've got CCW permit and "have it in my car" secured....as is our School Police Officer!
2971
« on: October 28, 2014, 09:13:28 PM »
Wore mine proudly in Ionia, MI this week(end) at the ABC Gun Dog Nationals and got some very positive feedback. Will have to look at posted photos of the event to see if there's a cameo in there! 8)
2972
« on: October 23, 2014, 10:26:17 AM »
Traded my .357's, highly worked wheel guns, for this TAC Mossy. Shooting slugs it'll wack the crap outta ya. I guess 25 at one sitting was too much? Then turned around and shot sporting clays with it same day and beat my buddy w him using his o/u. Lol- fun gun, but wicked kicking w/ slugs!
2973
« on: October 21, 2014, 09:28:40 PM »
Ever heard of a .264 Win Magnum?
It's my fav long range gun
With a 140 gr I think it might edge out the .300 at distance...
I have one in a Remington 700BDL I purchased from the Rod and Gun club in Kitzengen, Germany in the 80's
Borrowed one for deer hunt in Missouri 16 years ago from a co-worker. Had OLD 4x scope on it and while sighting it in ran outta adjustment so practiced 'tucky windage at 100yrds to punch a hole in a quarter which I gave to the owner when I returned the gun. He just grinned looking at it. On the deer at 100yrds. It never took another step with a mushy heart and lung condition and a quarter sized exit wound. Really liked the gun, round and performance, but getting ammo readily was a challenge, but then again, only used one after sight-in rounds! Had a muzzle break- won't EVER use one again hunting without ear plugs! Most damage I've ever felt to my hearing when I touched that round off in the tree stand!
2974
« on: October 21, 2014, 09:01:08 PM »
Wow, like seeing an old friend, New material on Square D! Thanks for sharing and glad you're back to building.........was scared ya were getting good at being a DOT!
2975
« on: October 21, 2014, 05:34:40 PM »
Duane-
Beautiful job! Like the feet as inspired by Dons Square D bed mount isolators. Can't wait to see Double D project start to clutter that pristine space with frenetic modifications and restoration - don't forget to change fluids while you're at it! ;D
2976
« on: October 20, 2014, 09:37:38 PM »
You can do a better job spraying Don! Vinyl wouldn't hold up with gas and brush busting tearing it up. You can also spray through mesh to give it small textural over-spray pattern after you give it a free spray, base pattern, can job. :o
2977
« on: October 20, 2014, 03:31:34 PM »
Good starting point, that's for sure. Better than having nothing for certain. Hammock is pretty much a throw away without zip-up bug netting or waterproof cover. High heat loss suspended too.
2978
« on: October 19, 2014, 10:45:15 PM »
Have you thought about vacuum sealing some steel wool/dryer lint and adding a 9V battery in an old camera film canister? Press the steel wool onto both terminals on the battery, will light it. Dryer lint will catch easy as well.
Bobby's onto something...fire starting...
Another thing
If you know where an old dead pine tree is, take a hatchet and hack into the base
Smell the chunk you hacked out
Smells like turpentine, right?
Well that's because that's what it is
pine wood is saturated with it, in the stumps of trees.
While wondering aimlessly around the forests around Ft. Bragg. I'd use that stuff for the next fire
Carry in a plastic bag or it will irritate your skin...especially around your private junk...ya, don't ask the Warrant Officer how he knows that...
Always enjoyed lighting the ol Christmas tree on a bonfire - one winter collected all the leftovers off a nearby tree lot to use as snow fence of sorts on a farm I lived on. Early that spring it started a fire outside and got a few hours of kicks tossing them on the fire, one or two at a time! ::)
2979
« on: October 18, 2014, 09:17:54 PM »
YOU are going to BUY a stove? Get two 30gal or larger steel drums and build a double barrel stove! Max BTU's and you can Segway off this thread! Had one in a suburban Chicago garage for winter race car building and it'd run you out if you over loaded or over damped it.
2980
« on: October 17, 2014, 01:55:11 PM »
I took a cedar fence board and plained it into curly strips for tinder. Took another 4 and split them into thin sticks. Put 1/4 of the tinder into each vacuum bag and sealed them. Even if a board should break the seal, everything stays put and dry! :)
2981
« on: October 16, 2014, 07:17:28 AM »
Welcome Kyle-
Glad you're here, dive right in!
Morning Nate!
-Mike
2982
« on: October 16, 2014, 07:01:56 AM »
I'm an unapologetic Glock fanboy (as long as you replace the trigger disconnect with a Ghost Rocket)
What is a Ghost Rocket and why use one?
2983
« on: October 16, 2014, 06:59:44 AM »
Nice set-up there!
2984
« on: October 15, 2014, 08:33:22 PM »
I get scripts from my Vet for my Doggy Triage kit- 250mg Amoxicillin 500 at a crack. I keep this on hand along with surgical stapler - EASY to use as I've had the Vet examine my dogs and hardly able to find where; first use was 11 in one dogs chest after tearing on barbed wire. Vet couldn't believe how well it was done.
Just used it last weekend in Iowa for the other dog- front shoulder and under chest. Didn't find wounds until 6 hours later- scrubbed with saline and gauze until cleaned and bleeding - staples and Amoxicillin and next morning they'd almost completely sealed and well on its way to healing.
I have actually stapled a friends arm- self inflicted stab wound to the bicep with a spey blade on his new pocket knife. After Kentucky Bourbon taken internally and externally, put in 3 without Novocain - jumped a bit the first one, not on last two. Healed great in a week, took out staples 7 days later.
Highly recommend one for everyone's emergency kit. Sold in KV Vet Supply Catalogue along with many other supplies who don't know you're not using them on a Dog/Pet!
Blaine's Fleet & Farm, Farm & Fleet sell all kinds of stuff for treating animals. Needles for Goats etc. salves and topicals. Dymethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) which is a transdermal topical that will carry things mixed in it immediately into the circulatory system- useful for drawing out foreign bodies like thorns mixed with Epsom Salt and a sulfa salve used on horses when applied under a wrap/bandage.
2985
« on: October 15, 2014, 06:46:31 AM »
I have one and love it! Great for food, used it for ammo, $, important papers and other loose odds and ends. Can be used as well in your emergency med kit, bug out bag. Really useful to organize "Fire in a Bag" by putting loose combustibles (tinder) and supplies to light it in one package.
2986
« on: October 15, 2014, 06:41:48 AM »
Not familiar so I went to the FCC site and licensing is currently required for GMRS but no testing. They are low powered but higher than the FRS (walkie talkie). There is a proposal yet to be ruled on that would eliminate the license requirement (doubt they will remove it since that is a revenue stream) If you apply for a license, the rest of your immediate family members can operate under your license. Think of it as a higher powered more well constructed walkie talkie. Range is likely to be about 1-5 miles depending on antenna height. Hand held is likely 1-2 miles.
I'm pretty sure the 3 I have (lost one hunting Grouse) had no "license" notation or application when I bought them. Have also used them pheasant hunting, deer hunting and running field trial events with great results. Motorola models, small, easy to carry (loose) and tune. Of course, just because I don't recall any license form, doesn't mean there isn't one; MOST people I know with the same, probably have never broached the topic either. Mike
2987
« on: October 15, 2014, 06:30:45 AM »
Wow, I hadn't been on the D'Max forum in a long time. Finally got caught up on candybar fires, surgeries and new web sites. Came right over and got a lifetime subscription. I got $50 worth of knowledge & enjoyment off the other site for free, so I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything over here. My new place to hang out. I have a 2003 on the end of my name on the dmax forum. Thanks Don for all you have shared in the past and I'm sure in the future. I hope you continue your recovery. I am looking forward to all the sharing to come.
Mike
Hello Mike- Mike.....Mike, Mike, Mike.........it is Wednesday! Damn Camel! (Hump Dayyyy!)
2988
« on: October 15, 2014, 06:28:14 AM »
You sent me the book quite a while ago and it wound up in the read books closet. :-[ I remembered the book and realized I hadn't read it.
Let me know if you need any help with your 518/618. I can send you a manual if you need.
Welcome Mike! From Mike; Mike.........
2989
« on: October 14, 2014, 09:06:26 PM »
People in this car turned out to be crack sellers!!!!!!!
Having read the short synopsis on the Faith thread, saw the picture of the dudes and "teacher radar" kicked in.......right front row and center, shows how little fear of getting caught they have! Remember that seeds can grow in desolate places! God bless the work you're all doing there!
2990
« on: October 14, 2014, 08:42:15 PM »
Suffice to say, Satan is not a fan of the work going on there, so be safe and carry on the good work!
2991
« on: October 14, 2014, 06:55:03 AM »
Great resource! Thanks Don-
2992
« on: October 13, 2014, 05:53:08 PM »
Suffering from "Glock Block" activities- no pictures, but it's surprising that the manufacturer wouldn't work with you on it. I'd think they'd want to have it to do some research into the whole thing?!
2993
« on: October 13, 2014, 05:45:36 PM »
You sir have EARNED retirement! Hoping you are enjoying EVERY day an that you have twice as long in retirement as you did in service! ;)
2994
« on: October 13, 2014, 05:41:15 PM »
Our friend Jane has a prognosis of Lung Cancer- the good news is that the Dr.'s feel they can treat it with surgery alone- no chemo or radiation. Of course that's now, before they operate, but a blessing non the less!
Continue prayers that they can treat it successfully, AND they find the cause of her imbalance and short term memory issues.
My friend Paul's brain tumor is believed to be benign so that is a HUGE blessing!
Thank you all for your prayers-
Mike
PS- any news on Weston? :)
2995
« on: October 10, 2014, 01:30:55 PM »
You forgot to include the extensive list of parts, fabrication methods and modifications necessary BEFORE you can change the fluids! ;D
2996
« on: October 08, 2014, 10:10:54 PM »
Great post! Thanks for putting faces with the places too!
2997
« on: October 07, 2014, 09:43:26 PM »
I like the location, is that so the cat can sharpen its claws and thus, steal the ENTIRE bowl of dog food? ;)
2998
« on: October 06, 2014, 08:35:15 PM »
Inside the house maybe 7's or 6's, but outside I'd lean more towards #5 or #4 as they're going to carry more penetration and damage bone too. Killed a 50lb coyote end of December in Roscoe, SD at 25yrds using cylinder choke, running shot.....quartering away...using #5 shot.
Inside, it's too heavy and will carry through drywall - #7.5 won't really, but if did would hit about like a BB gun at worst. :o
2999
« on: October 06, 2014, 08:12:04 PM »
Welcome Norm!
My great uncle was a farmer- learned a lot about life as a young kid in summers there in Wisconsin as a youth!
What do you MEAN you're not a good farmer, because you don't like to spend money and cling to the old ways.....look at the Amish!
Glad you're here- love Nebraska too by the way! Going to be a fall pheasant stop in 5 falls, when I'm retired!
Mike
3000
« on: September 29, 2014, 10:23:07 PM »
The last sentence is a priceless visual! Camels, muskets and sabers........would give rebirth to the cigarette advertising axiom, "I'd travel a thousand miles to SMOKE a Camel"!!! Lol-
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