What was your prep of the day?

[RubberDuck]

Don't know much about the ammo have shot 22lr in this brand with no issues.
Local hardware near me is getting out of ammunition sales bought the the last 5 boxes of 357 mag $19.99
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[KnuteFartne]

Filled up the gas cans, filled the propane tanks, added to water storage and bought a little ammo.

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[hawgrider]

Don't know much about the ammo have shot 22lr in this brand with no issues.
Local hardware near me is getting out of ammunition sales bought the the last 5 boxes of 357 mag $19.99
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Gooood price!

[RubberDuck]

Just picked up this mont for $8 to install my General Lee in my Silverado wanted a no drill mount and this should fit the bill.
Not my radio in pic mine is Connex General Lee
Tuned to about 80 watts
and will be using a Wilson little wil magnet mount https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/6b5ca951ed74afe078ff16af29e9317c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/5c8feb3bcf2ccdb8e1007bc5272a221b.jpg

[hawgrider]

That's a sweet radio!

[RubberDuck]

That's a sweet radio!that is just a pic I pulled to show the mount this is what my radio looks likehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/be333b06f6907a362c48c3244018fdd9.jpg

[hawgrider]

Nice! That thing pushes some wattage!

[RubberDuck]

Nice!They no longer sell the General lee as of about 5 or 6 years ago bet you will never guess why.
They replaced it with the General Washington which has the American flag on it.
I wanted this one but figured the wife wouldn't find it funny.
Same radio just got the boobieshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/b5aa477aaae40db88a2ee95e6dd16b69.jpg

[Gambit]

They no longer sell the General lee as of about 5 or 6 years ago bet you will never guess why.
They replaced it with the General Washington which has the American flag on it.
I wanted this one but figured the wife wouldn't find it funny.
Same radio just got the boobieshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/b5aa477aaae40db88a2ee95e6dd16b69.jpg
lets tune in

[RubberDuck]

Stopped T.S.C. store today and of all places they had 30 cal ammo cans on clearance for $7 bought 4 and filled 4 might pick up a few more this week.

[MountainGirl]

Ordered the C Crane 2E Enhanced Radio.
https://www.rei.com/product/874373/c-crane-ccradio-2e-enhanced-radio
It'll be in next week for me to pick up and pay for. :)

[BucketBack]

Bought a battery for the SUV

[Coppertop]

Sold more of my precious time so I could have a roof over my head. I don't think this pays out near well enough for the portion of my life it's taken.

[TJC44]

With the Cold weather we have had lately, my car has been slow to start. Friday, it decided, 'Umm,NO!' After I got it going,it was off to Walmart for one of these. I guess I got the last one?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-Multi-functional-Portable-Digital-Power-Station/46167068

[Broncosfan]

Started building a 8'x12' well insulated pantry in the garage. Wanted a place to have things more organized. Should be plenty of room to be able to keep things rotated.

[hawgrider]

Started building a 8'x12' well insulated pantry in the garage. Wanted a place to have things more organized. Should be plenty of room to be able to keep things rotated.

Wondered where you have been... you've been kinda quiet.

[Broncosfan]

Wondered where you have been... you've been kinda quiet.

Just busy trying to get some things done. Started some scorpion and reapers this week. Going to raise more this year maybe try out selling some of the smoked spices. The refrigerator Tabasco hot sauce is fantastic and easy to make. Great in a bowl of chili. Even used it in mac and cheese.

[RubberDuck]

Got this cool Ka-Bar spork and knife
Heavy duty plastic light weight fits hand well and longer than my current backpack set for getting in camp meal bags
In the $8 range on Ebay https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/1602312ebb0337764a5d235f1c2690f0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/7f68de1c3c19dd7b6347bb8a8d47d640.jpg

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[RubberDuck]

Wife picked me up Valentines gift
Ontario knife company
Pilots survival knife made in the U.S.A.
Very solid knife for multiple tasks mixed reviews on the tube but I can never have ro many knives so on one kit or another it will go.
I do plan on darkening the leather as it is untreated now.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180214/216a0ed76fd345237cdecd445ce7e12a.jpg

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[Kfilly]

I bought a ghillie suit in woodland camo. It was a cheap one from Amazon (Red Rock Outdoor Gear) is the brand name. It was about $40. They have other colors as well. I am planning on ordering some more as it is surprising good quality. If you get one, be prepared to comb it out a bit.

I also got a couple household battery testers, a few Sawyer Mini filters, and 1200 more rounds of .22lr.

I will also be able to pay off my ex-wife's car next month which means a lot more financial freedom.

[RubberDuck]

I have been spearing fish since about 8 yrs old picked 2 of these for $2 each at a Rural King today leaving them in thw pack and putting one in my b.o.b. and the wifes.
Will make a nice addition with very little weight. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/cffd18c131e3264b25ae1d0950bdc540.jpg

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[hawgrider]

I have been spearing fish since about 8 yrs old picked 2 of these for $2 each at a Rural King today leaving them in thw pack and putting one in my b.o.b. and the wifes.
Will make a nice addition with very little weight. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/cffd18c131e3264b25ae1d0950bdc540.jpg

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They stick fish pretty good too.

[RubberDuck]

The wifes 1000rnds of ammo and 10 mags came today so unboxed put in can and loaded all the mags.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/0aabda84dc3dc193a3e13ecf9504e478.jpg

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[hawgrider]

Fingers sore now?

[RubberDuck]

Fingers sore now?Not to bad top load is sure easier than high cap pistol mags

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[Dwight55]

It takes a bit of practice, . . . but I've been laying the ammo on my desk, . . . pushing down on the magazine, . . . and it loads a whole bunch easier than using my 73 year old thumbs to push the ammo into the magazine.

Gonna get a bigger try out just as soon as the weather breaks, . . . put a new A2 stock on my truck gun, . . . gotta get some rounds thru it now.

Field checked it today with 5 rounds, . . . all was a go, . . . just need to do some more and get a bit more used to the trigger. Breaks real nice at about 5 pounds it feels like, . . . but it was cold and windy out there, . . . and all I needed was an action check to see if all was working right.

Dropped the little keeper pin for the rear takedown pin when I was changing out the stock, . . . almost turned blue holding my breath until I found it.

May God bless,
Dwight

[BucketBack]

I keep plenty of detents in stock just for that flying reason
I found a few Ar PARTS WHEN i CLEANED OUT MY ROOM TO INSULATE.

[Dwight55]

Finally got my "bug in bag" put together and stashed in the back of my most used vehicle.

Just in case I would be in the Ohio outback, . . . and need to hoof it home for some reason, . . . saw the idea on the green forum, . . . thought about it for a while, . . . then just up and decided I'd do it.

Feels good knowing it's in there, . . .

Now I gotta make up one for the Mama wagon.

May God bless,
Dwight

[TJC44]

I placed an order for seeds and plants tonight.
In addition to the garden, which I hope will do MUCH better this year (fingers crossed), I am ordering a couple of blueberry bushes, and a English Walnut tree, as well as strawberry seeds and squash seed that I couldn't find locally.
My idea is to make MY yard at least, food producing, with veggies, berries, and nuts. I thought about a dwarf fruit tree also, but decided to wait until next year as I didn't want to overburden myself with too much at one time.

[Broncosfan]

I placed an order for seeds and plants tonight.
In addition to the garden, which I hope will do MUCH better this year (fingers crossed), I am ordering a couple of blueberry bushes, and a English Walnut tree, as well as strawberry seeds and squash seed that I couldn't find locally.
My idea is to make MY yard at least, food producing, with veggies, berries, and nuts. I thought about a dwarf fruit tree also, but decided to wait until next year as I didn't want to overburden myself with too much at one time.

TJC44 If you plan to plant a fruit tree take time to do it this year if money is not a issue. Not much up keep a few minutes here and there. We planted about half of our fruit trees as we broke ground on our house 8 years ago. We have planted more over the years but regret it every year that we haven't planted any nut trees.

[Broncosfan]

Wife brought home 2 peach trees today. a "Summer Prince' and a "White Lady". She seen a special $13 each. I don't think I have ever had a white peach but from what I found online they both are very good. One ripens in June and the other in Late July so that will help me out when canning them. Last year was my first year canning peaches. They were very small. Only got 24 pints. Just opened the first jar the other day everyone liked them.

[Steve28]

I bought another mora knife. you can't best a classic, right? If there's something better for opening my Amazon orders, I don't know what it is.

Yeah, I know you all open the amazon boxes with your AKs and ARs, and yeah, that's fun. ****s up the canned corn though.

[Kfilly]

I bought another mora knife. you can't best a classic, right? If there's something better for opening my Amazon orders, I don't know what it is.

Yeah, I know you all open the amazon boxes with your AKs and ARs, and yeah, that's fun. ****s up the canned corn though.

I open my boxes with explosives. I learned from the people in Houston. What model of Mora did you get? I like the heavy duty Companion model in carbon steel. I usually get them in a bright orange color as they are easier to spot if I drop them in the woods. I agree they are great (cheap) knives.


Anyway, I ordered a few more Sawyer Minis and Katadyne Carbon Elements (camping/hiking model). It is hard to beat that filter combination for usefulness, ability, longevity, and portability. A set runs less than $40 and can be used for the rest of your lifetime if you care for them.

[Sparkyprep]

I picked up a new pair of Rocky hiking boots. Good boots are one of the most important pieces of survival equipment that you can have, and they are one of the most overlooked.

[Deebo]

Adopted a ruger 10/22 from a friend at work. Basic and sexy.
Looking at property, I know, I have been for years, but now that both vehicles are paid off, I gotta get serious. Missed an opporatunity at a great river front property, still kicking myself in the ass. Gotta stop buying guns. Supposed to sell the S&W 9 i picked up two or three weeks ago. Might throw in a laser I had sitting in a toolbox, just to get my $300 back.

[Gambit]

my prep of the day was a can opener

sorry everyone I am in a stupid mood today

[Kfilly]

I am starting bug out bags for a niece and nephew. They are younger (10 and 7 years old). I ordered them each a Condor Compact Assault Pack, a couple water canteens, and a couple smaller pouches to boost the capacity of the bag if needed. I already got them each a Sawyer Mini, and I am making a small fire kit (a lighter and a few petroleum soaked cotton balls). They will not carry much more than a spare set of clothes, clothes for the season, a shemagh, food, and water.

[Kfilly]

I ordered a Condor Convoy Backpack. It is a small 22 liter pack, and it is essentially a miniaturized version of their popular 3 Day Assault Pack. I plan on using this pack as an EDC bag.

[Kfilly]

I almost forgot my most important prep. I got a new dog. She is a 14 month old Catahoula leopard hound/Labrador retriever mix. She is tiny as far as both breeds go as she tips the scale at around 28 pounds and is pretty much full grown. She is a great dog I got as a rescue. She had been separated from her owners during the last hurricane that struck Houston, TX.

[Kfilly]

Here is a picture of my new girl Lena. She is every bit as sweet as she looks. Yes, her eyes really are that light blue.

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[Slippy]

Catahoula Cur Dogs are very popular in Louisiana and East Texas. Good working breed, herding and hog hunting. Funny little dogs too if you get some time around them. ENJOY!


I almost forgot my most important prep. I got a new dog. She is a 14 month old Catahoula leopard hound/Labrador retriever mix. She is tiny as far as both breeds go as she tips the scale at around 28 pounds and is pretty much full grown. She is a great dog I got as a rescue. She had been separated from her owners during the last hurricane that struck Houston, TX.

[BucketBack]

Sweet

[Kfilly]

Catahoula Cur Dogs are very popular in Louisiana and East Texas. Good working breed, herding and hog hunting. Funny little dogs too if you get some time around them. ENJOY!

Yes, she definitely likes chasing things. She is also very fast and changes direction on a dime. She has a lot of similar qualities my mini and toy Australian shepherds had.

[Sparkyprep]

Here is a picture of my new girl Lena. She is every bit as sweet as she looks. Yes, her eyes really are that light blue.

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She is beautiful!

[Inor]

Congratulations Kfilly!

[RubberDuck]

Made a new char cloth tin and made some cloth out of some old boxers
Such a thrifty guy I am

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[Kfilly]

Made a new char cloth tin and made some cloth out of some old boxers
Such a thrifty guy I am

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Cool. What did you use for making your char cloth tin? I typically just use a larger Altoid tin and pound a roofing nail through the top lid to make a small vent hole.

[RubberDuck]

Cool. What did you use for making your char cloth tin? I typically just use a larger Altoid tin and pound a roofing nail through the top lid to make a small vent hole.It is a altoids tin with a drilled hole.
I thought I had some jean material but only found old boxers in my rag bucket.

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[hawgrider]

I still have some. I used a small cigar box tin I think?

I gotta go thru my pack soon for spring bug out camp.

[Broncosfan]

Today we added 5 pecan trees to the homestead. Be awhile before we see any harvest but who knows maybe the world won't end before they produce. Any way I can use the spring trimmings to smoke with so its a win win!

[RubberDuck]

Today we added 5 pecan trees to the homestead. Be awhile before we see any harvest but who knows maybe the world won't end before they produce. Any way I can use the spring trimmings to smoke with so its a win win!I am looking to add some pear and some cherry trees this year.

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[hawgrider]

Today we added 5 pecan trees to the homestead. Be awhile before we see any harvest but who knows maybe the world won't end before they produce. Any way I can use the spring trimmings to smoke with so its a win win!

Nice! I do like pecan for smoking. Similer to hickory.

[hawgrider]

I am looking to add some pear and some cherry trees this year.

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Nursery time. Get some 5 to 7 ft tall drop them in the ground.

[Broncosfan]

I am looking to add some pear and some cherry trees this year.

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Menards has nice pear trees. I planted 2 a couple of years ago. Deer worked on them so they have been slow to grow. Best cherries I seen was at Rural King but I seen nice ones at Lowes this year too.

[Broncosfan]

Nice! I do like pecan for smoking. Similer to hickory.

Yes I had that in mind when planting them. I spaced them out but once they mature I might need to take one out. I plan to keep them trimmed. They probably reach full maturity until I'm 80.

[Broncosfan]

I'm almost out of room. I might sneak in another cherry but I'm about done or else I lose a tree and need a replacement.

[Deebo]

last week, picked up about twenty gallon cans of Piant, a few gallons of paint remover, and about ten nice 4X4 box panels, will make great fence material, and it was all free.
Also, worked out a deal with the local co-op, to get 10 dollars in credit for some boxes that we normally let employees have, we get three or five a month, so that is just money in my pocket, so far, he has three boxes, and I have spent 5 dollars on chicken feed, and he owes me 25$.
Three days ago I REALLY SCORED, a lot ( like a level truck bed worth) of hardwood, 3/4 inch oak, anywhere from 8 to 12 inches wide, lots of boards, at four feet each. (the employees usually get first dibs, but I grabbed these during a clean up.) I will make a lot of MONEY from that wood.
Yesterday, I got more fence panels, and 10 gallons of floor concrete sealant.
Today, I just loaded about 15 gallons of old paint, and two cases of Teflon spray (similar to WD 40), but not oily.
We are cleaning out our warehouse, and reducing our chemical inventory.
My wife will sell or use the paint, and I have huge plans in the making for all the wood.
Stay tuned.

[Inor]

I ordered 8 more 18" F-style Bessey Clamps and 4 more 24" F-style Bessey clamps. I should have bought them BEFORE I started the kitchen cabinets. But I certainly have a LOT more cabinetry and furniture to build. This brings my total up to 18 of each size.

He who dies with the most clamps wins!

[Tachammer73]

Been away for awhile, tried the sober thing and AA ended up not just falling off the wagon but I was told by a couple worker that I burnt the thing to the ground... Lol. So back to normal now but working non stop for the new truck payment as well as a worn out lawnmower to fight with every time I mow and a failing sewage system...

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[hawgrider]

Been away for awhile, tried the sober thing and AA ended up not just falling off the wagon but I was told by a couple worker that I burnt the thing to the ground... Lol. So back to normal now but working non stop for the new truck payment as well as a worn out lawnmower to fight with every time I mow and a failing sewage system...

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Hey Tachammer good to see ya stop in. Yeah life is a bumpy road and you can always build another wagon since you burned down the other one! :biglaugh:

[Tachammer73]

Thanks Hawg Man, I intend to be around more now that I've gotten things back to normal.

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[MountainGirl]

Been away for awhile... Hi Tachammer, nice to meet you. :) I snuck in last year when nobody was looking.

[Deebo]

Good too see you Tachammer73, keep your head up and your nose clean..
You can always PM me, I been through some serious shit, and will listen, if needed.
A few days ago, I scored two more of the large boxes from work, but took them home, instead of the feed store. I may be able to get way more than $10 each, if the wife puts them on a sale page.
Today, As I closed the gate, I saw two more pieces of beautiful hardwood sitting on the pile of crates. Had to grab them. I need to research, but at three or four feet long, these boards are probably pretty expensive.

[Deebo]

Good too see you Tachammer73, keep your head up and your nose clean..
You can always PM me, I been through some serious shit, and will listen, if needed.
A few days ago, I scored two more of the large boxes from work, but took them home, instead of the feed store. I may be able to get way more than $10 each, if the wife puts them on a sale page.
Today, As I closed the gate, I saw two more pieces of beautiful hardwood sitting on the pile of crates. Had to grab them. I need to research, but at three or four feet long, these boards are probably pretty expensive.

[Deebo]

So nice I had to add it twice..No, couldn't figure out he attachment, But now you can see my beautiful wood.

[MountainGirl]

So nice I had to add it twice..No, couldn't figure out he attachment, But now you can see my beautiful wood.

That is nice wood. Wish you were closer - we always need good hardwood up here.
(smacking gambit in advance)

[hawgrider]

You know he's coming in 3 2 1

[MountainGirl]

You know he's coming in 3 2 1

WOODn't have it any other way. :blow:

[TJC44]

You know he's coming in 3 2 1

I'll do it for him....

That's what she said.

[hawgrider]

I'll do it for him....

That's what she said.

And TJC for the win!:headbang:

[Kfilly]

Just bought another 1000 round box of 7.62x39 ammo. I am sure the Fed Ex guy was relieved as it was only one box this time.

[RubberDuck]

Used up some Menards rebates and got a great deal on the Leatherman wave plus that I have been wanting for a while
The main feature I like is the knife, serrated blade, saw and file open in the closed position on the flat side giving full use of the blade. Most are inside and when knife is out makes the blade difficult like one of my other multitools picturedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181113/815750c4c391f8f672d702906a718349.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181113/7360512dcfeae8ab3c90cbc855451588.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181113/c7e94dc18552947ecff165f6498937d1.jpg

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[BucketBack]

Been looking at the wave.
Good pickup

[BucketBack]

Got sum TruGlo Fiber Optics on the market, put the HD's on the G-Lock 19.5...

[Inor]

Planted 3 apple trees, a peach tree and an almond tree.

[TJC44]

Planted 3 apple trees, a peach tree and an almond tree.

A regular Johnny Appleseed you Are!

[Inor]

A regular Johnny Appleseed you Are!

One of the apple trees is a variety that was invented in Israel specifically to be grown in the desert. Hey Mohammed, how about nice piece of apple pie?

[Coastie dad]

Hell yes on a Leatherman Wave. I've carried one for about 9 years now. I DO FRIGGIN NOT go more than a few steps from the house without it. I've freed dumbass goats from fences more times than I can count. Fixed fence, trimmed branches, hell, trimmed a hoof or two...
I don't know the current price, but you have spent your money well.

[RubberDuck]

Found a good deal on a 9mm conversion barrel for my Glock 22 $89. On Ebay.For now for unreliable feeding will just use the g22 mags will fit sloppy and may have occasional feed issues but will work till I get a few G17 mags
Looked at some mags on Ebay but looks like Ebay only allows 10rnd mags https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/f953d94c8426845cecd352b22d07fafd.jpg

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[StratBastard]

Found a good deal on a 9mm conversion barrel for my Glock 22 $89. On Ebay.For now for unreliable feeding will just use the g22 mags will fit sloppy and may have occasional feed issues but will work till I get a few G17 mags
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Glock 22 is the way to go... buy an extra barrel and you can shoot either .40 or 9mm.

[RubberDuck]

Glock 22 is the way to go... buy an extra barrel and you can shoot either .40 or 9mm.Can also get a 357 sig barrel that uses the g22 mags but I don't see myself using that round so won't be getting one.

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[Innkeeper]

Can also get a 357 sig barrel that uses the g22 mags but I don't see myself using that round so won't be getting one.

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That is what the Sherrif’s dept uses up here it is not a bad round, just not as popular so better to reload if you do.


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[BucketBack]

Bought $380 in brass and and bullets

[RubberDuck]

Took my 9mm Glock 22 barrel and G17 Pmags I ordered nice shooter now I need to stock up on some 9mmhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/276f6d5de4e4e08169508eb96eb48636.jpg

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[StratBastard]

I'm putting up some window security bars.

[Broncosfan]

Took my 9mm Glock 22 barrel and G17 Pmags I ordered nice shooter now I need to stock up on some 9mmhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/276f6d5de4e4e08169508eb96eb48636.jpg

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Winchester now has a 10% rebate on 9mm. I don't know the current price at Wally world. Last time I looked it was $18.99/100 white box

[Broncosfan]

We finished fencing in the garden.

[hawgrider]

Took my 9mm Glock 22 barrel and G17 Pmags I ordered nice shooter now I need to stock up on some 9mmhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190504/276f6d5de4e4e08169508eb96eb48636.jpg

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Did it run? Was it accurate?

[RubberDuck]

Did it run? Was it accurate?Ran flawless on the 51 rounds I took sights were on at 25 yrds matching close to the 40 cal barrel for sight line.


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[hawgrider]

Ran flawless on the 51 rounds I took sights were on at 25 yrds matching close to the 40 cal barrel for sight line.


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Excellent!

[Mister Mills]

I bought a Mossy Oak "Break Up" t-shirt today; and I will have 9 miles of walking done, before I lay down and sleep.

[Mister Mills]

I walked another 12+ miles on Saturday, I just went nuts; I ended up at Joe's Creek Park, and then I walked around the path there. I had 2 big blisters on Sunday, which I lanced. I can't believe that I did it, but I did; plus I picked up a DVD/VCR player, at a yard sale; close to Joe's Creek, and then toted it home.

Note: I put this on another forum, and all I got was silence; I don't think that they believe me. If they keep doubting me, they are history.
I proudly come in second when I am doing math, but I tend to come in first when I do hard exercise.
There aren't many 63 year old fat boy's who can walk 10+ miles.

My ultimate feat will be to walk to Wagon Wheel Flea Market; and that will be a serious undertaking.

[hawgrider]

Keep on trucking Mister!

[StratBastard]

I walked another 12+ miles on Saturday, I just went nuts; I ended up at Joe's Creek Park, and then I walked around the path there. I had 2 big blisters on Sunday, which I lanced. I can't believe that I did it, but I did; plus I picked up a DVD/VCR player, at a yard sale; close to Joe's Creek, and then toted it home.

Note: I put this on another forum, and all I got was silence; I don't think that they believe me. If they keep doubting me, they are history.
I proudly come in second when I am doing math, but I tend to come in first when I do hard exercise.
There aren't many 63 year old fat boy's who can walk 10+ miles.

My ultimate feat will be to walk to Wagon Wheel Flea Market; and that will be a serious undertaking.

I walk or ride my bike every day myself... though not doing as well as you are. But as soon as we stop pushin', we go south FAST. Keep at it my friend!

[BucketBack]

I haven't been walking much, but I've been humping 1000 to 2000 boards a day for 2 months @ 10 hours a day. I'm going on 61 also

I know I can walk 2 miles in 45 minutes in full kit though.

[Slippy]

I walked another 12+ miles on Saturday, I just went nuts; I ended up at Joe's Creek Park, and then I walked around the path there. I had 2 big blisters on Sunday, which I lanced. I can't believe that I did it, but I did; plus I picked up a DVD/VCR player, at a yard sale; close to Joe's Creek, and then toted it home.

Note: I put this on another forum, and all I got was silence; I don't think that they believe me. If they keep doubting me, they are history.
I proudly come in second when I am doing math, but I tend to come in first when I do hard exercise.
There aren't many 63 year old fat boy's who can walk 10+ miles.

My ultimate feat will be to walk to Wagon Wheel Flea Market; and that will be a serious undertaking.

Good job Mister Mills, keep it up!

[BucketBack]

Keep on trucking Mister!

I've had a Temptation to post


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[Mister Mills]

Keep on trucking Mister!
I am, I put in another 8 miles a few days ago.


I walk or ride my bike every day myself... though not doing as well as you are. But as soon as we stop pushin', we go south FAST. Keep at it my friend!
I does what I can, and then I collapse into my recliner, and wake up 4 hours later.


I haven't been walking much, but I've been humping 1000 to 2000 boards a day for 2 months @ 10 hours a day. I'm going on 61 also

I know I can walk 2 miles in 45 minutes in full kit though.

Humping that many boards is a job, and your exercise is taking care of itself. Not many 61 year old's can even attempt that, I know that I could not do it.
What do you consider full kit, how many pounds?
I may start rucking again myself, with an old duffel bag and 50 pounds of stuff in it. [Or maybe 10 pounds of stuff, I ain't what I used to be.]


Good job Mister Mills, keep it up!

Thanks Slippy, I am going to keep it up, because I think the Grim Reaper has his crummy paws on my heart, I am having some symptoms that are scary.
And walking is all I know to do to strengthen myself.
I have busted 3 bikes, over the last 5 years. I stripped the drive trains, or broke the axles on all of them, because my legs are still really strong.

[TJC44]

I followed the stories about the blackout in Manhattan, and others afterwards on Staten Island. I am now in a high heat warning through Sunday night that will definitely put a strain on the grid. So I made an investment on some piece of mind.
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[hawgrider]

I need a 8500 run. So I can fire up my central air.

[TJC44]

I need a 8500 run. So I can fire up my central air.

1-2 window AC's, refrigerator, Freezer, and the wi-fi for the wifie. :biglaugh:

[hawgrider]

1-2 window AC's, refrigerator, Freezer, and the wi-fi for the wifie. :biglaugh:

I run my whole house off a 5500 run. But I have to alternate freezers and well pump. Can't run the central air though need the 8500 run surge higher and I then can run the whole house without alternating devices.

[Innkeeper]

Yeah a good gennie is my next big purchase.


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[Sparkyprep]

A good back-up generator is a must. Our electric grid is shockingly fragile.

[RubberDuck]

Repurposed a peice of leather from a survival sheath I bought a few years ago (Before Hawg started playing with leather.) basically only save the tin holder attached it to the modified stock sheath for my BK2.
Turned out good more compact than my old version and easily removed if I want.
Pictured is also the contents of the tin that can also it's self be used as a char cloth maker. The tin foil wrap is only about a 12 inches worth and has about 24 strike anywhere matches in it. The cotton ball in the small baggie is soaked in vaseline. Only thing missing is 25 ft of spider wire I had taped around the edge of tin cause it got used and I forgot to put it back on
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[hawgrider]

The relatively quick modification we did worked out pretty good.

[RubberDuck]

Finally got around to putting a scope on my 10/22 absolutely hate the stock sights only took me like 6 years.
Had a Tasco in the safe that I never used so will see if turns out to be one of the good ones or bad ones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200126/6b08ee7c3ff235188efd4726e0761714.jpg

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[hawgrider]

Finally got around to putting a scope on my 10/22 absolutely hate the stock sights only took me like 6 years.
Had a Tasco in the safe that I never used so will see if turns out to be one of the good ones or bad ones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200126/6b08ee7c3ff235188efd4726e0761714.jpg

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Sweet maybe you'll use that one now.

[RubberDuck]

Yup my childhood Marlin will start getting a lot less use. Parts aint gettin cheaper for it and would hate to have to retire it permanently so this will take its place more often just wish I liked iron sights more. I did use a see through scope mount just in case the scope takes shit I can still use irons if I take the scope off.

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[Innkeeper]

Yup my childhood Marlin will start getting a lot less use. Parts aint gettin cheaper for it and would hate to have to retire it permanently so this will take its place more often just wish I liked iron sights more. I did use a see through scope mount just in case the scope takes shit I can still use irons if I take the scope off.

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[Gambit]

Finally got around to putting a scope on my 10/22 absolutely hate the stock sights only took me like 6 years.
Had a Tasco in the safe that I never used so will see if turns out to be one of the good ones or bad ones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200126/6b08ee7c3ff235188efd4726e0761714.jpg

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half commie ****s in collage are now triggered and will go to class with coloring books and stress kittens and puppies for the rest of the year.
the other half are all on suicide watch.
all because this picture of a pretty gun, bravo :thumb:

[Coastie dad]

Not of the day, necessarily, but started clearing and re-fencing for another acre of apple trees.

I'm gonna play billy hell having it ready for trees come early spring.

[Innkeeper]

Not of the day, necessarily, but started clearing and re-fencing for another acre of apple trees.

I'm gonna play billy hell having it ready for trees come early spring.How many acres you have?

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[Coastie dad]

How many acres you have?

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We sold down to twenty acres. I've got things fairly well condensed as a homestead operation as we've gotten older. We kept the best acreage with the ponds, spring, house, and barns.
Part of the place is still wooded close to the house. No more we growing elm trees if I can put in apple. I've got peach in another section, and put in nine apple trees last spring.

Guess I told more than was asked, huh?

[RubberDuck]

Not so much a prep as tools to help along with lots of prep projects.
Got my Birthday presents early seems how it falls during the week and everyone is working.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/1514875e34b9ce6c0fbad61fdab0b850.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/2e16ddfd01f0697e904f586306bb225f.jpg

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[hawgrider]

Nice! Porter cable should do you right.

[RubberDuck]

Nice! Porter cable should do you right.Hope it does as good as your Ryobi set this was the best deal we could find on 8 tool combo

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[hawgrider]

Hope it does as good as your Ryobi set this was the best deal we could find on 8 tool combo

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20 volt should rock mine is 18V

[Back Pack Hack]

Pffft. Rookies!

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[Mister Mills]

I pedaled for 40 miles on my bicycle on Sunday, and I bought some Mossy Oak pants, at the Wagon Wheel Flea Market. I see a pattern emerging here, biking & camo & flea market. Anyway I went to Clearwater, and my legs are still killing me; so I am taking OTC pain meds, like they are going out of style.

PS: I ended my trip up at a city park, which is right across the water from Clearwater Beach: which was ranked #1 last year by Trip Advisor. I can't believe my life sometimes, and my outlandish good fortune. I can go to the nations best beach whenever I want to.

[Broncosfan]

Not so much a prep as tools to help along with lots of prep projects.
Got my Birthday presents early seems how it falls during the week and everyone is working.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/1514875e34b9ce6c0fbad61fdab0b850.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/2e16ddfd01f0697e904f586306bb225f.jpg

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The orbiting sander you can buy separate is awesome and it runs quite awhile on a battery.

[StratBastard]

I pedaled for 40 miles on my bicycle on Sunday, and I bought some Mossy Oak pants, at the Wagon Wheel Flea Market. I see a pattern emerging here, biking & camo & flea market. Anyway I went to Clearwater, and my legs are still killing me; so I am taking OTC pain meds, like they are going out of style.

PS: I ended my trip up at a city park, which is right across the water from Clearwater Beach: which was ranked #1 last year by Trip Advisor. I can't believe my life sometimes, and my outlandish good fortune. I can go to the nations best beach whenever I want to.

Awesome! Getting on that bike several times a week can really help to keep your body mobile. I find it reduces my stress as well. :beathead:

[Innkeeper]

Not so much a prep as tools to help along with lots of prep projects.
Got my Birthday presents early seems how it falls during the week and everyone is working.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/1514875e34b9ce6c0fbad61fdab0b850.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200201/2e16ddfd01f0697e904f586306bb225f.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkLet me know how they work out, I need some new tools.

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[LivoniaDan]

I pedaled for 40 miles on my bicycle on Sunday.....city park, which is right across the water from Clearwater Beach: which was ranked #1 last year by Trip Advisor. I can't believe my life sometimes, and my outlandish good fortune. I can go to the nations best beach whenever I want to.
Good thing you are on a bike....
I LOVE Clearwater Beach... but... After vacationing there and staying on the island.. I can do WITHOUT the traffic.
A bike would be OUTSTANDING.
Good job on the continued biking. It is too cold here in Michigan for me to bike in the winter.
If you look in the Dictionary under Cold Weather Wuss ... my picture is probably there.
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[Mister Mills]

Awesome! Getting on that bike several times a week can really help to keep your body mobile. I find it reduces my stress as well. :beathead:

Here it is Tuesday, and my legs are still killing me, from Sunday. I had to start taking a pain pill cocktail, that I call Red,White & Blue. .
[That's catchy and I can remember doing it, since I tend to forget a lot of stuff.] It is 2 each of Tylenol, Motrin & Aleve, the store brand of course, since I am too cheap to get the real McCoy.

Good thing you are on a bike....
I LOVE Clearwater Beach... but... After vacationing there and staying on the island.. I can do WITHOUT the traffic.
A bike would be OUTSTANDING.
Good job on the continued biking. It is too cold here in Michigan for me to bike in the winter.
If you look in the Dictionary under Cold Weather Wuss ... my picture is probably there.
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It ain't that much better on a bike, than it is in a car; but they do have a lane for 2 wheeler's, along the side of the road. I have nearly been hit a few times here in this county; and it does not matter which part of the county that I go to. Clearwater and Tampa & St Pete, are dangerous places, for bike riding; but I gotta do something, to exercise and blow off steam & energy.

PS: I had a bike with me when I was in Alaska, but I did not use it very much, so I understand your Michigan weather. The freezing cold takes the fun right out of a lot of things.

[RubberDuck]

Scored this lot of tools tonight for $150
Few good heavy duty chains in the bucket and 2 craftsman tool bags huge assortment some good brand name stuff and quality vintage stuff. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200215/dc39ebf1b0692492611316c4aef9d406.jpg

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[TJC44]

Scored this lot of tools tonight for $150
Few good heavy duty chains in the bucket and 2 craftsman tool bags huge assortment some good brand name stuff and quality vintage stuff. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200215/dc39ebf1b0692492611316c4aef9d406.jpg

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Who did you rob?

[RubberDuck]

My neighbors Dad past a few years ago and he came over to ask me if I wanted to look at some tools
Most of this stuff was in boxes didn't even get to look and he said $100 I told him that was to low and gave him $150 and if I sell off something I don't want or need that I would give him the money cause I didn't want to profit from it.

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[Back Pack Hack]

Who did you rob?

Screw that........ let's see what's in the barrel!!!!!!

[TJC44]

My neighbors Dad past a few years ago and he came over to ask me if I wanted to look at some tools
Most of this stuff was in boxes didn't even get to look and he said $100 I told him that was to low and gave him $150 and if I sell off something I don't want or need that I would give him the money cause I didn't want to profit from it.

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A couple of those are a buck & a half by themselves. :shocked:

[RubberDuck]

Screw that........ let's see what's in the barrel!!!!!!Empty brought it back on my Honeymoon from LynchburgTN

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[hawgrider]

Nice haul on the tools!

[Innkeeper]

My neighbors Dad past a few years ago and he came over to ask me if I wanted to look at some tools
Most of this stuff was in boxes didn't even get to look and he said $100 I told him that was to low and gave him $150 and if I sell off something I don't want or need that I would give him the money cause I didn't want to profit from it.

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI don't care what Hawg says your a good man Duck.

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[Broncosfan]

Not really a prep but more of some self reliance. Just got 14 Golden Comet hens and 2 White Rock hens to replace my aging layers.

[Sparkyprep]

Not really a prep but more of some self reliance. Just got 14 Golden Comet hens and 2 White Rock hens to replace my aging layers.

Oh, that is a prep.

[Inor]

Not really a prep but more of some self reliance. Just got 14 Golden Comet hens and 2 White Rock hens to replace my aging layers.

I agree with Sparky, that is a prep.

When the shit hits the fan, you'll still be a cake-eater! That's important boyo.

[Coastie dad]

No pictures....but eight rick of wood for next year, while clearing for the orchard expansion.

[MountainGirl]

We went to town yesterday and bought a couple hundred dollars worth of seeds, salt, fishing line and duct tape. I'd say we're good to go. :)

[Broncosfan]

Not really a prep but more of some self reliance. Just got 14 Golden Comet hens and 2 White Rock hens to replace my aging layers.

I forgot to add that I also got another 275 gallon water tank from the same guy. I will tie it into my rain water collection system when it warms up. That will make 3 tanks with a capacity under 825 gallons since I have it set up for an overflow so I lose some capacity

[Back Pack Hack]

Ordered a sample pack, one-of's, from ReadyHour Meals. Gotta try 'em first. If they past muster, I'll order buckets.

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[Innkeeper]

Ordered a sample pack, one-of's, from ReadyHour Meals. Gotta try 'em first. If they past muster, I'll order buckets.

10037We expect a review.

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[Back Pack Hack]

We expect a review.

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Have some folks in my MAG who have ordered some as well. We're thinking of having a potluck using them.

[TJC44]

We went to town yesterday and bought a couple hundred dollars worth of seeds, salt, fishing line and duct tape. I'd say we're good to go. :)

The duct tape should solve some of those problems you're having. :bounce:

[MountainGirl]

The duct tape should solve some of those problems you're having. :bounce:

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[Back Pack Hack]

Woke up to the first rain of the spring season, so pitched the two GHB tents out on the deck to rain-test 'em.

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[Broncosfan]

Not really a prep but more of some self reliance. Just got 14 Golden Comet hens and 2 White Rock hens to replace my aging layers.

Turns out it was a good prep!!! We got EGGS!

[Inor]

Turns out it was a good prep!!! We got EGGS!

That is next year's project. - Chickens and a coop.

[hawgrider]

Turns out it was a good prep!!! We got EGGS!

You gonna love them!

[RubberDuck]

Picked up a case of 12 MRE just cause

[hawgrider]

Picked up a case of 12 MRE just cause

Yeah not a bad idea

The wife brought home some more canned goods and soap yesterday. I still have a little room in my freezer I think I may hit the butcher shop for another 20 lbs burger and 20 lbs chicken breasts and thighs. I need one more belly before warm weather to cure and smoke. I have 2 slabs of belly to smoke this weekend.

[Broncosfan]

These will be delivered today. Just in case some idiot doesn't realize there not where their supposed to be. It they can't read then I guess their going to have a bad day and they should have stayed 10136in school and learned how to read!

[Broncosfan]

Just wanted to do my part to help the economy! Well not really I have wanted the gray/black combo since I first seen it. Price was good so I ordered it. I figured with all that is going on the prices would spike and then they don't make the color combos as much!. 10257

[Sparkyprep]

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Picked up a new Garmin Instinct GPS smartwatch, with GPS maps, tracking, and programmable waypoints right on my wrist. No more getting lost in the woods.

[hawgrider]

Bought 300.00 worth of meat had to put a 100 lb anvil on the freezer lid to keep it closed.

Fyi might be a meat shortage coming.

[RubberDuck]

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Picked up a new Garmin Instinct GPS smartwatch, with GPS maps, tracking, and programmable waypoints right on my wrist. No more getting lost in the woods.Till your sometimers kicks in and you forget how to use it.

[Sparkyprep]

Till your sometimers kicks in and you forget how to use it.

Hopefully, I'm a long way away from that.

[Back Pack Hack]

Till your sometimers kicks in and you forget how to use it.

.....or where you set it down....

[Coastie dad]

Cross your fingers for me, but Saturday I'm meeting with a guy to attempt a deal where I buy all his bull calves at a favorable to me price. He only advertised two, but when i said i was looking for both, he hinted he may have a couple or so more if I was interested.

Time to do a little banding, maybe...would sure take care of the possible meat crisis.

[TJC44]

Cross your fingers for me, but Saturday I'm meeting with a guy to attempt a deal where I buy all his bull calves at a favorable to me price. He only advertised two, but when i said i was looking for both, he hinted he may have a couple or so more if I was interested.

Time to do a little banding, maybe...would sure take care of the possible meat crisis.I wish I were closer. I would contribute to the effort.

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[Coastie dad]

Believe it or not, I've gotten assistance offers from a couple people at work already. Rumors of food shortages carry more weight after you've been out of toilet paper for two days apparently.

[Sparkyprep]

Picked up a new 13kw generator to get ready for hurricane season. Old one was getting pretty long in the tooth. (20 years old), plus I wanted a bigger one to power up more of the house.

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[hawgrider]

Yup that should run your central air +

[RubberDuck]

Brought home and revived my moms firepit cooker can swing your food off the heat unhook the chain for the grill and can hang coffee pot or Dutch oven.
Looking forward to getting lots of use with it Mom loved pit cookinhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200419/889e2a8702202a866627350a0bafcb72.jpg

[hag]

Cross your fingers for me, but Saturday I'm meeting with a guy to attempt a deal where I buy all his bull calves at a favorable to me price. He only advertised two, but when i said i was looking for both, he hinted he may have a couple or so more if I was interested.

Time to do a little banding, maybe...would sure take care of the possible meat crisis.

How did you come out with the calves? You get them?

[Innkeeper]

Brought home and revived my moms firepit cooker can swing your food off the heat unhook the chain for the grill and can hang coffee pot or Dutch oven.
Looking forward to getting lots of use with it Mom loved pit cookinhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200419/889e2a8702202a866627350a0bafcb72.jpgNice looking device.

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[Coastie dad]

How did you come out with the calves? You get them?

No, I opted out. When I arrived, it is as pretty obvious that the calves were not as old as claimed, were both bottle babies, ( that's fine) and way overpriced.

I'm still searching though. I need a new bull too, so I'm doing a lot of shopping.

[BucketBack]

Picked up $22 of burger from Sav A Lot @ $1.99 lb

[hag]

No, I opted out. When I arrived, it is as pretty obvious that the calves were not as old as claimed, were both bottle babies, ( that's fine) and way overpriced.

I'm still searching though. I need a new bull too, so I'm doing a lot of shopping.

Probably a good move... bottle calves can be a pain in the ass once they leave the farm they were born on lolol

[TJC44]

Bought a new MFJ HF antenna for my radio. The wire 'V' antenna just wasn't cutting it. Probably because my yard is too small so I had to bend it in places. Propagation direction was wrong also. Arrives in a week.

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[hawgrider]

Bought a new MFJ HF antenna for my radio. The wire 'V' antenna just wasn't cutting it. Probably because my yard is too small so I had to bend it in places. Propagation direction was wrong also. Arrives in a week.

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Ham radio?

[TJC44]

Ham radio?Yep.

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[hawgrider]

Yep.

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Sweet!
Between us all over here we picked up 6 ham handi talkies. Been playing with those for a few months now.

[TJC44]

Sweet!
Between us all over here we picked up 6 ham handi talkies. Been playing with those for a few months now.

Unless someone's got a license, stay clear of the repeater frequencies (input & output). Locate a unassigned frequency to work simplex. Use PL tones for security.

[hawgrider]

Unless someone's got a license, stay clear of the repeater frequencies (input & output). Locate a unassigned frequency to work simplex. Use PL tones for security.

For sure. Monitoring only so far at this point. Tech for you or General? Expert?

[TJC44]

For sure. Monitoring only so far at this point. Tech for you or General? Expert?

General. Trying to get digital working but the old antenna wouldn't pull in crap. Got HF VHF, & UHF.
Know a guy that's had some sucess with online testing. Want me to ask him about MI?

[hawgrider]

General. Trying to get digital working but the old antenna wouldn't pull in crap. Got HF VHF, & UHF.
Know a guy that's had some sucess with online testing. Want me to ask him about MI?

mlodell07 just did the online test for the tech. I think next week he goes for the general.

[TJC44]

Bought a new MFJ HF antenna for my radio. The wire 'V' antenna just wasn't cutting it. Probably because my yard is too small so I had to bend it in places. Propagation direction was wrong also. Arrives in a week.

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Antenna is up. Waiting on a 50 ft length of coax to hook it up. (oops). Due tomorrow.

[BucketBack]

Bought my daily ration of beer, and dropped off my absent ballot that only had 4 or so Demonrat's on it.

Most R are unopposed in the primary, as in no D's on ballot.


I've been buying a standard can veggie sized box of misc canned food every time I get my "ration"

Not today, I still had food to put away.

[Innkeeper]

Ordered some new sutures, chest seals, kwik clot for my first aid kits. I need to sit down and check dates on both of my vehicle kits and do some reordering this weekend.

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[Sparkyprep]

Picked up 200 rounds of #6 12 guage shells from my local Bass Pro. Even the shotgun ammo is getting thin in there!

[LivoniaDan]

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Presto 23 qt Pressure Canner.
Now.. I if I can just fine LIDS!!!!!

[hawgrider]

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Presto 23 qt Pressure Canner.
Now.. I if I can just fine LIDS!!!!!

Gage and jiggler?

[Back Pack Hack]

The Happy Brown Truck just pulled away.

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[LivoniaDan]

Gage and jiggler?

Yep
15 lb. jiggler.

[hawgrider]

Yep
15 lb. jiggler.

Love my presto. Canning meat is so easy and soooooo goood!

Makes great meals too lickity split. Takes the toughest cut of meat and makes it soooo tender!

[LivoniaDan]

Gage and jiggler?
Most of the pressures that I see on the "National Center for Home Food Preservation" website says 11 PSI.
Not sure how the extra pressure and added temp will affect timing.

[Broncosfan]

Most of the pressures that I see on the "National Center for Home Food Preservation" website says 11 PSI.
Not sure how the extra pressure and added temp will affect timing.

Doesn't affect timing. If you using the weight on the canner use 10 psi which is correct. If your using the dial only go by 11 psi. Personally I think its just to give you wiggle room if your using a dial only pressure canner.

[LivoniaDan]

Doesn't affect timing. If you using the weight on the canner use 10 psi which is correct. If your using the dial only go by 11 psi. Personally I think its just to give you wiggle room if your using a dial only pressure canner.

THANKS

[Innkeeper]

So today I swung into Jay's looking at guns, I did score 100 rds of 45LC they were out of most every other pistol caliber there werea few 38spl some 45 acp defense rounds. They also had 22 lr and mag some 308 but no 556 and most calibers in deer loads. Shotgun rounds were a little thin but it is small game season. I did look at a really nice stoeger semi auto the m3k i might go back for tomorrow they make nice shotguns and this would make for nice home defense or 3 gun shooting like I have talked to a buddy about getting into. It had the extended tube so is 10+1..... felt good in my hands one of my buddies working there says it shoots really well and price was around 540.



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[Back Pack Hack]

Finished cobbling together a project I've been putting off for months now.

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[hawgrider]

Finished cobbling together a project I've been putting off for months now.

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Genius! Nice work.

[Slippy]

Finished cobbling together a project I've been putting off for months now.

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Very nice!

[Inor]

Finished cobbling together a project I've been putting off for months now.

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Nicely done!

[Inor]

We planted 5 more fruit trees today. That puts us at a total of 14.

4 Apples
2 Pomegranates
2 Cherry
2 Apricot
2 Pears
2 Almonds

Assuming they all survive, we are now done with planting fruit trees. But I am a bit worried about one of the Almonds. It was planted last year and it did give us a few nuts this year but it is not looking as good as the other trees and did not grow nearly as much this year as the others.

Part of my summer project this year was digging drip irrigation to each of the trees. That made a HUGE difference with all of the trees except the problem Almond. All of the others nearly doubled in size just this year! I highly recommend doing drip irrigation for trees. It makes watering go from about a 2 hour task to about 5 minutes and the trees love it.

Next year's projects are going to be chickens and bees. I am hopeful the bees will be a huge help with the trees and gardens. (And if they give us some honey and beeswax, that will be a nice bonus too.)

[StratBastard]

Nothing earth shattering, just what I usually do when I see a good sale. Bought two flats of canned black beans @ .45 each, and two flats of Denny's Chunky Chili @ $1.18. That's the limit... so I'll go back tomorrow.

[StratBastard]

Today I checked my bourbon stash, and found it inadequate to the needs of an old curmudgeon who may be locked away during three months of rioting, or the liquor stores closed or burned down (blasphemy!). Bought an extra six pack case of the biguns'. If I have to shoot twinks, I'm gonna need a shot or two. Helps with the rheumatiz' dontcha know. Still, I won't chase 'em past the sidewalk... but some buckshot just might.

[Sparkyprep]

"Borrowed" a new heavy-gauged steel locking cabinet from work. Put it in my bedroom, and cleaned up/ out my gun safe. Now, I have all my ammo, and various prep materials stored in the new locker, and just guns, cash, and important documents in my gun safe. I've got lots of room for new guns!

[Sparkyprep]

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First aid kit on top for quick access.

[hawgrider]

That is a nice cabinet Sparky. Score!

[Sparkyprep]

That is a nice cabinet Sparky. Score!

Made by a company called "StrongHold". My company was throwing it away. I liberated it from the dumpster.

[Deebo]

Vacuum sealed about five dozen tamales, in 6 packs each.
Then made about five packs of three.
Freezer is looking good.

[Sparkyprep]

Vacuum sealed about five dozen tamales, in 6 packs each.
Then made about five packs of three.
Freezer is looking good.

Love tamales

[Deebo]

My wife makes GREAT tamales, but this last batch is the absolute best I have ever had.
I am currently looking at buying her a damn food truck.

[Sparkyprep]

Kind of a prep. Picked up a new set of chest waders.

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[Sparkyprep]

Stocked up on some more canned chicken, since it was BOGO today.

[Innkeeper]

Picked up more spam and corned beef hash plus another 5 pounds of rice.

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[Broncosfan]

We got these today. I want to do a little experimenting to see which ones we like so that we can add to our stock. 12982

[Back Pack Hack]

We got these today. I want to do a little experimenting to see which ones we like so that we can add to our stock. 12982

Did you get those direct from Auguson? They're had everything except Morning Moo marked "Out Of Stock" on their website for the past 3 months.

[Broncosfan]

Did you get those direct from Auguson? They're had everything except Morning Moo marked "Out Of Stock" on their website for the past 3 months.

No I ordered from Amazon as they seem to have the best price that I have found and 2 day delivery

[Inor]

We got these today. I want to do a little experimenting to see which ones we like so that we can add to our stock. 12982

I thought the strawberries were pretty good and the tomato powder is freakin' awesome to keep around. When Mrs Inor is making fresh marinara she sometimes uses it to cheat if the marinara is taking too long to cook down. I have never complained about Mrs Inor's marinara (and that has nothing to do with the fact that she might beat me up).

[Broncosfan]

I thought the strawberries were pretty good and the tomato powder is freakin' awesome to keep around. When Mrs Inor is making fresh marinara she sometimes uses it to cheat if the marinara is taking too long to cook down. I have never complained about Mrs Inor's marinara (and that has nothing to do with the fact that she might beat me up).

I was thinking that the tomato powder would be good as an added thickener. So thanks Inor for the info. We're planning to try all of them and using some in recipes just to see how they do and if we need to tweek the recipe any.

[Sparkyprep]

Picked up another handful of Gen 3 Pmags. Ordered ranger plates for them from MidwayUSA.

[Sparkyprep]

Picked up another measly 2 boxes of green tips. (All that they would let me buy)

[Broncosfan]

I got 2 boxes of 30 carbine delivered today. I could have bought 5 boxes but I got free shipping with 2. Who would have thought a year ago that its now cheaper to shoot 30 carbine than 223/556 at todays prices!

[Innkeeper]

I bought a new Shotgun the Stoeger m3500 I also picked upa case of #6 shot total for everything ended up 600 and change.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210131/5e115185ab0b3292c95d1963bfb519cf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210131/77e57042bd6bb9b642ca93d345e21057.jpg

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[Slippy]

I bought a new Shotgun the Stoeger m3500 I also picked upa case of #6 shot total for everything ended up 600 and change.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210131/5e115185ab0b3292c95d1963bfb519cf.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210131/77e57042bd6bb9b642ca93d345e21057.jpg

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Very nice shotty!
I've been thinking about adding to the shotgun harem as well.
Enjoy!

[Innkeeper]

I wanted a benelli but find it hard to justify the cost, Stoeger is owned by benelli but not all tge bells and whistles. Same operating system and shoots great, I fired a couple when I still sold guns. But it comes in at half to a third of the price. I went with the 3500 so I can use anything up to 3.5" shell, should work on anything from squirrels to Turkey, geese and even unwanted house guests.

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[Broncosfan]

I wanted a benelli but find it hard to justify the cost, Stoeger is owned by benelli but not all tge bells and whistles. Same operating system and shoots great, I fired a couple when I still sold guns. But it comes in at half to a third of the price. I went with the 3500 so I can use anything up to 3.5" shell, should work on anything from squirrels to Turkey, geese and even unwanted house guests.

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Well maybe that explains why that looks similar to my stepdads Benelli

[Innkeeper]

Well maybe that explains why that looks similar to my stepdads BenelliYep Stoeger is basically their mid price brand, same inertia system and quality not all the extras.

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[Innkeeper]

So I went to Jay looking for 45LC and anything for my other pistols, nothing at all.
They did have 5.56/223, 22lr, and Shotgun shells but no 00 or slugs.
So I bought another 100 of #5 and some #8 for targets.
I also picked up some more brass brushes for my firearms and shoties. Also an extra boresnake.

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[Broncosfan]

I got my 4 #10 cans of Augason Farms Potato Shreds today. Great buy. They were listed on another thread over the weekend

[Broncosfan]

I was thinking that the tomato powder would be good as an added thickener. So thanks Inor for the info. We're planning to try all of them and using some in recipes just to see how they do and if we need to tweek the recipe any.

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[RubberDuck]

I can't find #6 shot 410 to save my life

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[Innkeeper]

I can't find #6 shot 410 to save my life

Sent from my SM-G781V using TapatalkI will swing in Monday at Jay's and see if they have any they had .410 last week just not sure what #.

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[RubberDuck]

I will swing in Monday at Jay's and see if they have any they had .410 last week just not sure what #.

Sent from my SM-G970U using TapatalkI like Jay's stopped in Clare often on the way to Mom's place.
The one place I haven't checked near me is Dicks if they even sell shells anymore I avoid that place like plague.

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[Broncosfan]

I can't find #6 shot 410 to save my life

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Everywhere I buy from is always sold out now a days. If your not there when its put out your SOL. Once I seen your post I thought I had a couple of extra boxes but once I checked there boxes of slugs. The #6 done a fine job on the possum that seemed to think the cat food was left out for him. The fur flew when the shot made contact.

[Mad Trapper]

I filled the woodrack yesterday. We won't see > 30 oF for sometime now, lows single digits.

Rack is full of 22-24" dry white ash, kindling sits on top. About 50 cu ft, lasts 10 days.

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[Sparkyprep]

I didn't put Gorilla Glue in my hair.

[Broncosfan]

Will Gorilla Glue stop ur hands from cracking? Asking for a friend

[KnuteFartne]

Everytime we change the clocks I rotate my emergency gas. Did it today. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210316/19d5903334c5ce404dde163197e2f8af.jpg

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[Innkeeper]

Bought another 100 rnds of 45LC.

That was yesterday today I am slammed at work. Due to Uncle joe

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[BucketBack]

I bought pasta Wednesday, Futon mattress Monday, something from Dunhams on the 12th.

[StratBastard]

I swam around in my massive ammo pile like Scrooge McDuck.

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[BucketBack]

A friend paid $99 for 150 rounds of 40 short & weak from Dunhams yesterday.

He bought it to turn over to his hairdresser Mike.

[Innkeeper]

150rds off 5.56 was 112 yesterday at Jay's when I went in looking to see what they had.
I didn't buy 556 I bought some more #5 shot for my 20's.
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[RubberDuck]

Planted fruit trees
2 pink lady apple
1 golden delicious
2 pear
1 sweet cherry.
Then ordered
8 Norway spruce
5 Quaking aspen
5 Black cherry
3 Black gum
Plan on adding some every year but this is a good start.

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[MountainGirl]

Nice Duck! Is the pink lady sweet? We have room for one more apple.

[hawgrider]

Planted fruit trees
2 pink lady apple
1 golden delicious
2 pear
1 sweet cherry.
Then ordered
8 Norway spruce
5 Quaking aspen
5 Black cherry
3 Black gum
Plan on adding some every year but this is a good start.

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Add some color and some fruit to the back 5 good plan!

[Smitty901]

Cleaned the firearms we fired last weekend

[RubberDuck]

Nice Duck! Is the pink lady sweet? We have room for one more apple.I am told it is a sweet an tart

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[bigwheel]

Well not sure the shelf life of pickled eggs but I ran off a small batch today..14 eggs fixing to reach the expiration date. Seems like Hawgrider had a recipe somewhere but I couldnt find it. so I checked a few recipes for spicy eggs and came up a these. Revolving around this pickling concoction brought to a boil and allowed to cool before using. .

2 cups white vinegar..1 cup water. 1 Tablespoon Salt 3 Tablespoons sugar. A handful of frozen bell pepper onion medley..half handful minced dry onion, Tablespoon or two of sliced pickled japs..1 big bay leaf ..half handful black peppercorns...3 cloves peeled fresh garlic..tiny amount of ground cinnamon. Poured that over two quart jars full of hard boiled eggs..which didnt quite fill up the jars so they they got topped with Organic Apple Cider vinegar. Will report back in a week or two to share if they was fit to eat.
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[RubberDuck]

Well not sure the shelf life of pickled eggs but I ran off a small batch today..14 eggs fixing to reach the expiration date. Seems like Hawgrider had a recipe somewhere but I couldnt find it. so I checked a few recipes for spicy eggs and came up a these. Revolving around this pickling concoction brought to a boil and allowed to cool before using. .

2 cups white vinegar..1 cup water. 1 Tablespoon Salt 3 Tablespoons sugar. A handful of frozen bell pepper onion medley..half handful minced dry onion, Tablespoon or two of sliced pickled japs..1 big bay leaf ..half handful black peppercorns...3 cloves peeled fresh garlic..tiny amount of ground cinnamon. Poured that over two quart jars full of hard boiled eggs..which didnt quite fill up the jars so they they got topped with Organic Apple Cider vinegar. Will report back in a week or two to share if they was fit to eat.
14288We have thread of pickling good info on there. Recipes with more vinegar do make a rubbery texture I personally like the softer text so use 50 50 or 60 40 being water 60 vinegar 40

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[Inor]

Planted fruit trees
2 pink lady apple
1 golden delicious
2 pear
1 sweet cherry.
Then ordered
8 Norway spruce
5 Quaking aspen
5 Black cherry
3 Black gum
Plan on adding some every year but this is a good start.

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Be patient on the Pink Lady trees. We have been planting 5-6 fruit trees per year since we finished the house. Two of them are Pink Ladies. They are ALWAYS the absolute last trees to come out in the spring. Every year, I have thought they did not make it through the winter and have been ready to dig them up and replace them. I did not the first year just because I was too busy at the time. The last couple years I have become used to it. They are always at least a month behind everything else.

This spring, the almonds already had fruit started and the Pink Ladies did not even have leaves or flowers yet. Also, they seem to grow a bit slower than other apple trees.

[LivoniaDan]

...... Seems like Hawgrider had a recipe somewhere but I couldnt find it. .
Thread started by RubberDuck... Might want to look there.....

https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/showthread.php?5235-What-are-you-pickling

[hawgrider]

Thread started by RubberDuck... Might want to look there.....

https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/showthread.php?5235-What-are-you-pickling

That's a good thread right there. ^^



And my original Dill and or allspice concoction is here- https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/showthread.php?7801-Hawgs-Pickled-Eggs

[Jester-ND]

Nice Duck! Is the pink lady sweet? We have room for one more apple.

pink lady is my favorite apple.. think honeycrisp taste with a granny smith crisp bite!

[Innkeeper]

pink lady is my favorite apple.. think honeycrisp taste with a granny smith crisp bite!I may have to try it . I have honeycrisp and granny Smith in my yard.

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[RubberDuck]

Wife wanted some Macintosh and fugi so planted 2 of each. Today
Then used Hawgs old tiller to get a garden started. Nothing big this year so this will do for nowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210501/fe16e43a281f116084aa40bc63130689.jpg

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[Michael_Js]

Spread compost in the garden...keeping the corn starts and some others going in the greenhouse.

cut another delicious batch of asparagus for the next dinner :)

We're still have garlic from last year's haul. This year's crop is looking great! About 160 bulbs growing! No vampires here!!

Still working on integrating the 4 rescued chickens into our batch of 7 girls...going slowly...my wife built a temporary outdoor area for them to keep everyone safe
Still socializing the 4 new chicks - created a separate space for them in the coop and outside so the other chickens couldn't get at them, but everyone could see each other. Added a second remote coop door to the back of the coop.

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Peace,
Michael J.

[hawgrider]

Wife wanted some Macintosh and fugi so planted 2 of each. Today
Then used Hawgs old tiller to get a garden started. Nothing big this year so this will do for nowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210501/fe16e43a281f116084aa40bc63130689.jpg

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Get some of my garlic in there. We need to dig some up tomorrow. Between you and mlodell07's few rows we won't lose the strain.