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2751
Firearms / Re: Camo rattle can job
« on: June 15, 2015, 08:29:09 AM »
That is great.  Hopefully you can get the aunt out to show her that guns aren't the problem.  Good luck.

2752
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: obama mentored by a communist
« on: June 14, 2015, 10:11:31 PM »
And Roger.

2753
Wilco.  You should see what I posted in the Gun Quote thread.

2754
As a matter of fact, I was.

2755
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: I agree
« on: June 12, 2015, 09:02:45 AM »
Won't be Darwin.

2756
They will surround themselves with police and military personnel for security and issue orders to ensure there own comfort while limiting/eliminating your freedoms in the process.  All in the name of "providing for our welfare."  I know I am preaching to the choir but I had to rant.

2757
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 11, 2015, 09:27:56 PM »
Looks great.

2758
D.O.T. / Re: Some cool pics
« on: June 11, 2015, 09:26:42 PM »
Those bring back memories for me too. Those tailgate lz were an increase in pucker factor for us in the back. That's for sure.  Great epics.

2759
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: June 11, 2015, 02:30:56 PM »
”You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.”
~Charles A. Beard

2760
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: June 10, 2015, 01:18:52 PM »
Professionals can be predictable.  The world is full of amateurs.

2761
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 10, 2015, 01:04:19 PM »
Like Nate said earlier, get it exercising and it'll be ok.  Just like a tank, helicopter or boat, they are made to work not sit.

2762
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 10, 2015, 12:40:52 PM »
Being back to just Big Red is not such a bad place to be.  It is ready now.

2763
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 10, 2015, 12:26:33 PM »
You already know, it is a lot better to find out before using the pen.  There are plenty out there.  You'll find the one you are supposed to have in God's time.

2764
Hide Site / Re: The HC spread!
« on: June 10, 2015, 12:24:54 PM »
Things are coming right along.

2765
What are you building? / Re: Fort RealDawg
« on: June 10, 2015, 12:22:56 PM »
I'm glad for ya'll.    It will be great.

2766
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 09, 2015, 03:42:26 PM »
Maybe that was a gun that they captured from the Iraqi forces.

2767
Pair of handcuffs to the seat frame is what I do when I don't have any other way to secure mine.

2768
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 08, 2015, 06:56:07 PM »
Get well. Praying for you.

2769
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 05, 2015, 09:58:27 AM »
Matching paint jobs to install the bumper.

2770
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 04, 2015, 03:59:17 PM »
Great news. 

2771
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: June 04, 2015, 01:21:39 PM »
No shop space yet?

2772
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Hello from WA!
« on: June 04, 2015, 01:16:51 PM »
Welcome Caleb.

2773
D.O.T. / Re: Real Courage
« on: June 03, 2015, 03:14:00 PM »
It is pitiful that we as society glamorize celebrity.  The immorality that we allow ourselves to be subject to, no as a society, crave, is the foot on the accelerator to ruin and damnation.   The identification of this confused, misguided, mistaken, individual as a hero should shame us as a society and cause the nation to question our values.  If this society wasn’t founded on Christian values, as some now claim, why is it a crime to commit murder or steal? Why is it not a behavior to be tolerated?  Killing someone is against the 10 Commandments and defiantly violates what Jesus said was the most important commandment, "Love your Neighbor as yourself,"  but it is encouraged in the muslim holy book.  Homosexuals are to be killed according to that book.  Don’t forget about man love Thursday like Don pointed out.  That is ignored. Why am I required to tolerate them, (lbgt, muslim, ect), and their actions but my Christian values and opinions are not to be tolerated? 

Where is our national sense of Patriotism?  We are in the midst of Police bashing and harassment.  What about the firemen and other first responders?  These are the people that run to the sound of the guns in the civilian world.  I don’t think they should be worshiped rather respected.  That is courage.  That is love of country.  That is putting others first.  That is what heroes do.  That is what we are all called to do.  Love others as ourselves.

This sense of community, putting others first, even service, is lost on the majority of the population due to the breakdown of families and ever increasing selfishness.

I have had the honor of serving with some of America’s finest in some rough spots around the world.  I have served with heroes.  Both those awarded for courage under fire and those who weren’t. 

Heroes aren’t people who do what they are asked to do.  They are people who do the hard, right thing no matter the circumstances.  No matter who is watching.  They put others first.  No matter what.  No matter the cost.

I have and will continue to raise my sons and lead my wife as we seek to glorify God.  This nation needs God.  The silent majority needs to make noise.  Pray for our leaders, society as a whole and our neighbors.  All politics are local.  We can make a difference but the most important thing is to seek his will and be obedient. 

I am not any more qualified to call someone a national hero than the next guy but I know what a hero is and is not. 

2774
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: June 03, 2015, 08:23:01 AM »
Looking good.

2775
Share Your Recipe / Re: BEANS
« on: June 03, 2015, 08:21:44 AM »
And get a skillet of corn bread in the oven.

2776
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Greetings from Hebron, KY
« on: June 02, 2015, 10:24:20 PM »
Welcome.

2777
The all caps part is exactly how it happens.

2778
Might also want to get a rescue 8 instead of the regular figure 8.  The wings on it allow you to take a wrap and work hands free or provide additional braking with a heavy load.  Like doing a buddy/casualty repel for instance.

2779
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm3-97-61.pdf

This is a link the army mountaineering manual.  Some good chapters there for another reference.  Like Bobby said use your legs.  An instructor I had once at Sapper school told us arms are for balance and legs are for climbing.  Good footgear is important.  The harder the sole=less traction on the climb.

2780
D.O.T. / Re: Weston Update
« on: May 31, 2015, 09:58:33 PM »
Great news. Enjoy the time together.

2781
Firearms / Re: Sadly parting with a Beretta BL-4 Over/Under.
« on: May 29, 2015, 01:31:00 PM »
Sorry I am unable to kick in right now but I am glad to be a small, new part of a group that cares and shows love as we are all called to do.  The country and world could use more of it.  Thanks everyone.

2782
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Father's Day
« on: May 29, 2015, 11:20:20 AM »
Great idea for a thread.

My father grew up 1 of 7 brothers and 1 sister share cropping in North Alabama along the south side of the Tennessee River.  Cotton was the crop and the stories that my grandpa would tell were something to hear.  My dad talked about “carrying your own row no matter what others were doing,” then going to see about others.  He was number 4 of the 8 kids and the first to graduate.  He joined the Air Force during Vietnam and retired from there 20 years later.  I was born to a cheating mother and my adoptive parents brought me home from the hospital when I was 11 days old.  I have never known anyone else. 
He set a great example for my brothers and I and, while we never had much, it was always enough.  He told me that when I was born he brought home 40 dollars every 2 weeks and my mom received more than he did because in those days the military sent the housing allowance and separate rations to the spouse directly. 
He and my mother were Christians and the prayers they sent up for me were needed and I am glad to say that I am a Christian also due to that example and influence in my life. 
I remember a day when I was about 6 that I walked with him to check the mail.  He saw a letter and wouldn’t talk for a minute then opened it and after reading started crying and wouldn’t say anything until we got to the house.  He shared it with my mother and of course she was crying too.  He told me that was the final letter from the adoption and they could never take me away from them.
We were always involved in Scouts with him taking a lead role and he was gardener and fisherman.  Until the day that he was no longer able he used to take me to some of his childhood fishing holes along the Tennessee and we would wear out the crappie just like the old days.  His time in the garden was his quiet time.  I learned both.
He coached little league and came to every football game that I played just like he did for my brothers if he wasn’t deployed.  When in middle school, I wanted to be in the band and he scraped up a little and bought my trumpet, which my son plays now, and told me that I had to play for at least 3 years or he would straighten it and bend it back around my neck for the remaining time.
 I am thankful that I got the chance before he passed to tell him Thanks for choosing me.  I could have been in some kind of home somewhere, but God put me there to get me where I am now.

2783
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Snow today...
« on: May 29, 2015, 10:39:01 AM »
Have a great day.

2784
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Intro from VA
« on: May 29, 2015, 10:38:15 AM »
Welcome.  I have been know to use the smoker but specialize in eating what it produces.
Typical soldier!
Sapper Sir.  Left out the part about crawling around in mine fields and rearranging things in an explosive manner.

2785
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Intro from VA
« on: May 29, 2015, 10:11:30 AM »
Welcome.  I have been know to use the smoker but specialize in eating what it produces.

2786
Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 27, 2015, 10:54:21 PM »
Got a trailer for it.  It could potentially generate additional income. Like at my place.

2787
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Howdy!
« on: May 27, 2015, 09:27:42 PM »
Welcome.

2788
Kinda like firing and persecuting a Chaplain for ministering according to his faith when, in order to be a Chaplain, you must be affiliated with a recognized a denomination.  Where have we heard that recently?

2789
Build Threads / Re: Sam's 2006 LBZ front bumper
« on: May 26, 2015, 07:19:22 AM »
Great work.

2790
Faith Discussion / Re: SGT Zachary Alan Darras
« on: May 25, 2015, 10:14:18 PM »
Thanks to all who went before us and God's blessing on them as well as the ones that didn't make it. There are so many fighting inside because of what they saw and had to do. I am praying for them' specially today.

2791
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Hello From the Cornhusker State
« on: May 25, 2015, 10:03:03 PM »
Glad your here.

2792
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: May 21, 2015, 09:11:35 PM »
And tracers work both ways.

2793
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: May 21, 2015, 09:10:32 PM »
Any update on red?

2794
Firearms / Re: Sig P226 vs Glock 17
« on: May 21, 2015, 08:46:27 AM »
The sweep of the safety and trigger finger discipline is the way to go.

2795
There are several (izations) happening right now which points us to the fact that we are in decline as a nation and in the last days.

2796
Great AAR point.  If only today's NCA would learn this lesson that has repeatedly recently been demonstrated.

2797
Firearms / Re: Sig P226 vs Glock 17
« on: May 20, 2015, 09:25:27 PM »
Same advice as from Bobby.  Get ammo and practice.  That is a great platform.

2798
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: May 20, 2015, 08:57:51 PM »
You can't miss fast enough to win.

  I think I heard Jerry Mischelek say that one.

2799
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: May 20, 2015, 08:53:59 PM »
That bumper is coming along very nice.

2800
Hide Site / Re: Hide/bugout site build thread
« on: May 20, 2015, 12:55:47 PM »
NEVER get down wind.

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