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went to jury duty today. Tried hard not to get angry.Got up and left the house in time to be there early, knowing parking and getting through security can be a pain. Security was tighter than the airport. Shoes off, belt off, wallet out, etc. I asked the cops, "who's the criminal here" Zero amusement factor for them.I get in and get seated with 20 minutes to spare. 8am comes and goes and its not until 8:30 that they start to give instructions. Why put 8am on the summons if you are going to do calls all the way to 8:30. 8:05 the doors should close and you should have to recheduled and come back on another day if your happy arse can't be on time instead of penalizing those of us who got up and planned to be there as requested.Its 9:40 before we get across the street to the courthouse with our new identification (I'm #25, no name, just a number) I go back to the 337th district criminal court.....for the second time in 2 years. We wait standing in the halls (no chairs) until 11:30. Get in and vote to go through Voir Dire without stopping for lunch to get this over with. Good thing I planned ahead and had a granola bar and a bottle of water with me.I sit there with basic english and common sense being taught so that people can understand the distinction between possession and ownership and custody and escape. Then have to listen to ignorant liberals raise their hand to get out of duty by saying they can't in good conscience sit in judgement of another human. And that they hate cops. And that they think 2 years in prison is too harsh for possession of cocaine between 1 and 4 grams.Based on the questioning its clear that the defendant has 2 prior convictions and this time he's looking at 20-life in Texas for the 3rd strike, which probably explains why he attempted escape from custody.Ultimately I was not selected, but couldn't help but notice that of the 16 chosen, all but 3 were women and only 4 were white, both statistics that were no where near reflective of the pool of jurors. My guess is he gets convicted and gets the minimum instead of life.Parking garage there was having trouble with the gates and it took 30 minutes to get out of the garage. I finally had lunch at 3pm and was satisfied that I at least attempted to do my civic duty.
Some of you guys might be more familiar. Aren't we warned about those sooth Sayers that say all is well and nothing is wrong? What scripture ? Raising boys into RealMen!!
Dave, I highly recommend this chain sharpener. One you get it set, its fast and puts a good edge on the blades. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N4L2LO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
Since we're sharing, here is the guide I used on my rat tail file. It cuts the rake as well to keep it the correct height until sending it off to the professionals.http://www.maxtool.com/husqvarna-oem-chainsaw-sharp-force-file-sharpening-guide-7-32-in?google=1&CAWELAID=230005740000014399&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=19685619371&CATCI=pla-107161355171&gclid=CPqOw46en84CFQkpaQodMg0EPQ
Heck, I just use a dremel and eye ball it. Seems to work OK but not a heavy duty cutter.
Quote from: JR on August 03, 2016, 01:38:09 AMHeck, I just use a dremel and eye ball it. Seems to work OK but not a heavy duty cutter.Did you just say you use a dremel on a chainsaw chain? :o
Quote from: stlaser on July 31, 2016, 11:08:25 PMSince we're sharing, here is the guide I used on my rat tail file. It cuts the rake as well to keep it the correct height until sending it off to the professionals.http://www.maxtool.com/husqvarna-oem-chainsaw-sharp-force-file-sharpening-guide-7-32-in?google=1&CAWELAID=230005740000014399&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=19685619371&CATCI=pla-107161355171&gclid=CPqOw46en84CFQkpaQodMg0EPQHere is a portable option that I have and highly recommend. On the pricey side but it is fast and works great. We have Oak wilt problem so we are always cutting Oak. If it isn't really sharp it takes forever. https://www.timberlinesharpener.com/https://youtu.be/W-BlL5hzjskooops... didn't see Samm already posted. :o
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!