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    Yeah - I lived through a baseball, grapefruit...

    Yeah - I lived through a baseball, grapefruit bombardment in TX. We were driving home when it broke loose. Luckily, we were two blocks from the house. I told my wife to get down under the dash board...
  2. This will hurt all us PhD 'doctors'. When I got...

    This will hurt all us PhD 'doctors'. When I got my degree - my MIL - said: Too bad you are not a real doctor and make money.

    She had a point. When I was a kid, it was the culture that the MD's kid...
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    Me too. Since my only carry revolvers are J...

    Me too. Since my only carry revolvers are J frames lately - I use:


    JM Custom Kydex
    The "Road Dog" Holster
    Pistol: S&W J Frame
    Carry Side: Left
    Belt Loops: 1.75"
    Color: Red Carbon...
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    A study found that 1/3 of dentists over suggested...

    A study found that 1/3 of dentists over suggested expensive procedures. Didn't save the link but it seemed legit. Our dentists might comment but it said that the wide spread use of fluoride killed...
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    That's true. Another tip about medical and dental...

    That's true. Another tip about medical and dental care. Finding a primary doctor can be a pain in the butt and you have to look out for crooks who over recommend 'procedures'. The same for dentists....
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    We lived in the NW quadrant for quite a few...

    We lived in the NW quadrant for quite a few years. Around Bandera and 1604. It originally was a quiet area but over time, urban sprawl washed over us. Traffic had become when we left (2019) pretty...
  7. Had one way back when and it never ran, even...

    Had one way back when and it never ran, even after following the standard advice of the time. It became a Glock 27 - which then became a Glock 26.
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    NUCLEAR WAR by Annie Jacobsen Dutton A scary...

    NUCLEAR WAR
    by Annie Jacobsen
    Dutton

    A scary book about the automaticity of nuclear war when a missile launches at us. Then a description of the outcome of many megaton warheads on cities and...
  9. I thought about that once, when my little one had...

    I thought about that once, when my little one had a fit about not getting another My Little Pony and I put her over my shoulder and carried her out. If she had yelled, He's not my Dada - that would...
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    Maher is in California. Also depending on county,...

    Maher is in California. Also depending on county, while it is pain to go through, many regular people have permits. I was surprised that I met so many. For instance, had to see a doc and mentioned I...
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    He is a gun owner. Says he doesn't like guns but...

    He is a gun owner. Says he doesn't like guns but sees and understands the need for self-defense. Also, as had progun folks get in the face of gun haters. Works for me.
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    Saw an article that said Gov. Noem approached...

    Saw an article that said Gov. Noem approached Wayne to take over his position awhile ago. Who knows? Trump is going to speak to the NRA - someone should stand up and ask about his BS to Diane and...
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    More than $800 for the gun. Geez, I got one of...

    More than $800 for the gun. Geez, I got one of the original 432s for $305 when they were dumped quite a few years ago. Must be around 8 or so years - have to look it up. Now it has the good ol' J...
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    Well, bears should move to San Antonio and hang...

    Well, bears should move to San Antonio and hang around the I-10, 1604 interchange. There would be plenty of bodies to drag out and eat. Of course, some of the living ones might have 9mms in the car...
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    Sounds like fun. However, an older friend of mine...

    Sounds like fun. However, an older friend of mine got into one to try it on. He couldn't get out and had to have the salesperson and another dude maneuver him out.
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    Hand tremors research

    Based on air guns but might interest some:

    https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/8/2438

    The Effects of Hand Tremors on the Shooting Performance of Air Pistol Shooters with Different Skill Levels...
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    Cool - I programmed a PDP 11/34 to run a color...

    Cool - I programmed a PDP 11/34 to run a color vision testing apparatus for a monkey - testing their red/green adaptation processes - whatever. It ran an optical mechanical gadget of lenses, mirrors...
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    They made a movie out of Puppet Masters - it...

    They made a movie out of Puppet Masters - it wasn't that good, IIRC. Donald Sutherland was in it. I liked the book. It also promoted nudism.

    The Sixth Column was also released as The Day After...
  19. Didn't need to see that. Never watched the show....

    Didn't need to see that. Never watched the show. This ranks in with the Greek vase in the Correia thread - nope - didn't need to see that either.
  20. Finished Fallout - mildly interesting - but one...

    Finished Fallout - mildly interesting - but one of those shows where you are supposed to hang for seasons for the reveals. Watching Walton though is always a pleasure. Between his cop, criminal,...
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    The new 42 is in the approval pipeline. Bought...

    The new 42 is in the approval pipeline. Bought it from Runnings. So I have to send the paperwork to the county which takes about a week and a half for approval and then I can take possession. It is...
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    Didn't Panera kill people with hyper-caffeinated...

    Didn't Panera kill people with hyper-caffeinated Lemonade? Got that right?
  23. It is what they are willing to do. But this is...

    It is what they are willing to do. But this is moving into politics that LL wanted to avoid.

    My opinion is to buy compliant but efficacious guns. Not an optimal P-F, we love fancy gear answer but...
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    Embraer is contemplating a new narrow body to...

    Embraer is contemplating a new narrow body to compete with the current Airbus and Boeing designs. Looking for partners. They have an interesting two engine jet military transport that countries are...
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    Had a cup of regular today with breakfast out -...

    Had a cup of regular today with breakfast out - lox and bagels. At home, I make this brew:

    1. A touch of brown sugar
    2. A big teaspoon of Nestle's Clasico Instant Coffe
    3. A big teaspoon of...
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