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February 15, 2014

Overnight Open Thread (2-15-2014) - [Niedermeyer's Dead Horse]
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CDR M is off this evening pursuing his dream of becoming an Olympic ice dancer. He claims he was inspired, not by the strength and grace of Olympics-quality competition, but by Johnny Weir's flair for fashion. Who can blame him? Johnny is f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s!

He did however, drop by to remind us that Curling is too a sport, and provided a video of some of the most tension-filled moments of ~~icy shuffleboard~~ Curling ever witnessed.

Behold the magic:

Speaking of fashion, Rodarte's Fall 2014 ready-to-wear collection just kills it. It draws from the designer's own individual creativity and is designed for only the most discriminating of tastes.

I say this with my tongue planted firmly in cheek.

These ready-to-wear dresses, intended to be accessible to a larger-than-couture consumer market, defy logic. The kind of woman who might wear such a dress, hoping to make a statement, will certainly feel less an individual when several other such rebels show up in the same, or similar, dress. A gimmick such as this only works once: Perhaps on a red carpet or at a movie premier.

But. Wait. They aren't for sale? You mean they showed dresses at a RTW fashion show that won't even be available for purchase? So, the one measure of success of this gimmick is exactly what they anticipated: A massive amount of press coverage. It seems the press never tires of being manipulated. Slow clapping here, Rodarte. Slow clapping, indeed.

Beware the Mexican flavor rice. And the chicken, garlic, cheese, and Spanish infused rice products as well.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the illnesses of children in three states in recent months that have been linked to Uncle Ben's infused rice served in schools.
The cluster of illnesses have affected children in Texas, Illinois and North Dakota. At three schools in Katy, Texas, 34 students and four teachers experienced skin reactions, burning, headaches and nausea last week after eating Uncle Ben's "Mexican flavor" infused rice.
The symptoms lasted about 90 minutes, officials said.

Crocodiles can climb straight up trees! Except that, yeah, they don't. I am a native Floridian and have seen literally hundreds of alligators in my lifetime of which probably half were perched on low-lying limbs or fallen trees. So, upon seeing this headline I was SHOCKED to learn that they can climb-straight-up-trees. Holy crap! This means that when boating in the local rivers and streams I mustn't just scan the water and the banks, but the ckufing tree limbs above me too?!

It turns out that this Herpetological study was a product of the Psychology Department of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, so... Huh? Secondly, despite their claims that small Crocodilians can climb "straight up a brick wall" the only photos the study offers to prove their climbing prowess are those that myself and thousands of others have taken throughout the years: Alligators on low-slung or horizontal branches.

The difficulty of climbing something is proportional to the steepness of the slope, the smoothness of the surface being climbed, the agility of the animal to help direct the body upwards and secure a grip, and the strength of the animal relative to its weight. Climbing a steep hill and climbing a tree branch are mechanically similar assuming the branch is wide enough to walk on, and especially if that branch grows at an angle, as those of certain tree species tend to be when overhanging water. In theory a wide range of animals can climb trees if the branches are wide enough and the angle is shallow enough. Juvenile crocodilians can do not just that, but also climb on relatively thin, vertical branches that have to be gripped from the sides, or even across multiple branches using them as a ladder and lifting the body vertically. The ability to climb vertically (as long as footholds are available) is a measure of crocodiliansÂ’ spectacular agility on land and their ability to pull the body along an angled surfaceÂ…

Beware the dreaded tree-climbing alligator.

Paula Deen looks to make a comeback from that unfortunate PR debacle last year and it seems that someone believes in her enough to sink a hefty sum of cash into her enterprise. Here's to a brighter future.

I-Pads for all... students. Los Angeles Unified School District has launched a massive, and controversial, $1B program to outfit 749 schools with wi-fi and provide a shiny new I-Pad to each student in the district. Thus far, it's gone about as well as you might expect: cost overruns, delayed implementation, and questions as to whether the students will even be allowed to take the devices home with them at the end of the day. Folks are, understandably, upset:

But itÂ’s easy to understand why so many administrators, teachers and parents arenÂ’t iPad fans yet. Some mistakes are inevitable in a venture this new. But the number and types of mistakes have been discouraging, perhaps even somewhat alarming. The district was paying too much at first, and for curriculum of uncertain value. It hadnÂ’t nailed down what would happen when Apple rolled out newer iPad models, which the computer company did only months after the first phase of the rollout began. It didnÂ’t examine whether high school students might be better off with laptops, or take a comprehensive inventory of existing technology at its schools. And now the Wi-Fi part of the project might cost $300 million more than expected?

It's no secret that Miley Cyrus is a little bit screwed up. Her recent interview in 'W' magazine is certainly something to behold. I learned that she has 21 tattoos, likes being seen as a provocative, although she claims it is calculated and she, uh, likens herself to Madonna, Blondie, and Joan Jett. Oh, yes she did! Unfortunately, that segment of the interview is so fraught with the language of drunken sailors that I might lose my blog privileges if I excerpt it here. Instead, there's this:

But fame brought increasingly harsh judgment. In 2008, a 15-year-old Cyrus scandalized her audience by wearing what appeared to be nothing but a sheet in photographs shot by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair. (Â“I feel so embarrassed,Â” Cyrus said at the time. Â“I apologize to my fans, who I care so deeply about.Â”) The following year, a video of her pole dancing at an awards show prompted a collective clutching of pearls. Not long after, she found herself in the headlines again when a videotape of her taking a hit from a bong made the rounds online.

BUT WAIT!

I think we might have found the source of Miley's screwed up sense of self-esteem and longing to be viewed as a sexual being.

I present, dear old dad:

How to become a professional complainer: Ya know, sometimes, it just isn't worth time and effort but, you go girl! You get your complainin' on.

Tonight's ONT brought to you by a girl who knows there is no substitute:

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1 first/

Posted by: lindafell at February 15, 2014 06:00 PM (PGO8C)

2 Well la-ti-da. Look who's all fancy and important and shit.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 06:01 PM (GEICT)

3 Quick impression of NDH doing the ONT: Scads of material looks interesting and well done. Paula Deen holding what looks to be a giant vagina on a plate.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 06:02 PM (oFCZn)

4 Thanks NDH. So anybody seen OSP lately? I'm not around here during the day much.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:03 PM (4Mv1T)

5 Will SOMEBODY go and get the others?

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:04 PM (4Mv1T)

6 Well, that's what happens when you infuse your rice with real Mexicans...

Posted by: tu3031 at February 15, 2014 06:05 PM (yagOO)

7 I did go get the others, they didn't listen to me though, they never do......

Posted by: lindafell at February 15, 2014 06:05 PM (PGO8C)

8 Quick impression of NDH doing the ONT: Scads of material looks interesting and well done. Paula Deen holding what looks to be a giant vagina on a plate. *** Thanks and EEW!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:06 PM (DmNpO)

9 That's no moon.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:06 PM (6bMeY)

10 Congrats NDH having your first ONT!

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 06:06 PM (z4WKX)

11 Did y'all hear something? Did someone say something?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 06:07 PM (GEICT)

12 Now that you mention it, I haven't seen OSP around in a while.

Posted by: lindafell at February 15, 2014 06:07 PM (PGO8C)

13 Congrats NDH having your first ONT! ** Thanks. Not my first, but the congrats is appreciated nonetheless.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:08 PM (DmNpO)

14 Good work NDH! Anna, just a side note, after I win the lottery tonight, I will gladly finance your book. Trust me, you are golden. Jugdish promised me I would win THIS week. Last week he said he made mistake, but THIS is THE WEEK.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:08 PM (0FSuD)

15 I just noticed tonight (while ordering a 20 MOA riser for my evil black rifle) that the 5lb bags of sugar-free Gummi Bears from hell are no longer being sold by Amazon. There are 4 other vendors listed, though, with a minimum price of $125.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 06:09 PM (M5T54)

16 Now that you mention it, I haven't seen OSP around in a while. ** Didn't he say he was working on another book?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:09 PM (DmNpO)

17 Adding the cats to curling is a definate improvement. Put to a vote, the world must concur.

Posted by: Justamom at February 15, 2014 06:09 PM (Sptt8)

18 Where's the Caturday kitteh video? Epic fail, NDH!

Posted by: Basement Cat at February 15, 2014 06:09 PM (53cD3)

19 Mexican Flavor, huh?

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:10 PM (1Wv7T)

20 Where's the Caturday kitteh video? Epic fail, NDH! *** It's the first thing in the post.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:11 PM (DmNpO)

Where's the Jar Jar dress?

Posted by: george lucas at February 15, 2014 06:11 PM (9gNQd)

22 "At three schools in Katy, Texas, 34 students and four teachers experienced skin reactions, burning, headaches and nausea last week after eating Uncle Ben's 'Mexican flavor' infused rice."

Trifling nonsense. This is merely the beginning of the symptoms list from some of the wholly authentic local taquerias.

If your lower GI tract fails to produce enough methane to inflate a zeppelin by the next morning, you've been ripped off.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 06:11 PM (gqT4g)

23 Where's the Jar Jar dress? *** Jaba will come in plus size only

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:11 PM (DmNpO)

24 I must paint Paula Dean's Ham.

Posted by: Georgia O'Keefe at February 15, 2014 06:11 PM (1Wv7T)

25 Paula Deen holding what looks to be a giant vagina on a plate. ................ hmmm now that you mention it. I've been a nurse for 23 years and have yet to see one on a plate with garnish on the side. Granted I don't do ER so Im sure it's been done I just haven't seen it personally.

Posted by: Molly k. at February 15, 2014 06:12 PM (HTris)

>>> Paula Deen holding what looks to be a giant vagina on a plate.

That's what I thought also, was quick scrolling to comments and had to go back and see WTH that was.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 06:12 PM (KDUNf)

27 'Lo,'rons.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 06:13 PM (T1005)

28 I know gun thread is tomorrow, but I don't want to wait that long. After some research, I've decided that I want to buy a rifle chambered in 30-06 for hunting--whitetail, mule, and elk are my targets. So--which rifle should I get? I'm planning on bolt action, thought the Remington 783 series sounded good based on limited research and no actual firing. Budget--under $1K for rifle. Will consider up to $200 for scope.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 06:13 PM (R+XDI)

29 I don't know about y'all but I'm drinking beer and playing bass to Operation Mindcrime. I think Ted Cruz might be Dr X.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:13 PM (K8ws3)

30 Hey, making rice smell like an armpit aint easy, ya know.

Posted by: Uncle Benito at February 15, 2014 06:13 PM (79AXR)

31 BC, if you ever get that LC380, I'm thinking about ordering a hot-rodded trigger set up if the parts are ever in stock. Shortens the take-up by 50%, which means I might actually be able to hit something if I have to.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:14 PM (4Mv1T)

32 Does Paula Deen cook with infused rice? And what, exactly, is it infused with? Or should I say, with what is it infused? I despise people who end sentences with prepositions. That is something up with which I will not put.

Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 06:14 PM (/cUUk)

33 Authentic Mexican Rice.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:15 PM (6bMeY)

34 31 BC, if you ever get that LC380, I'm thinking about ordering a hot-rodded trigger set up if the parts are ever in stock. Shortens the take-up by 50%, which means I might actually be able to hit something if I have to. Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 10:14 PM (4Mv1T) If you do, lemme know how it works out.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 06:15 PM (GEICT)

35 Paula Deen makes the best mashed potatoes you ever put in your mouth.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 06:15 PM (5tJPN)

36 Well, I thought the food Paula was serving looked delicious. I really hope this doesn't mean I'm somehow gay.

Posted by: Jenny Just Likes Ham, Really at February 15, 2014 06:15 PM (TIle2)

37 Crank, look at a Howa 1500 great rifle. Howa is the same manufacturer of Wheatherby Vanguards. I own several. Though I'm a .308. 300 Mag for Elk.

Posted by: Haywood Jablowme at February 15, 2014 06:15 PM (HB/vT)

38 Is that Wally George's daughter?

Posted by: soothie at February 15, 2014 06:16 PM (bWN4D)

39 Meouch.

Posted by: Curling Cat at February 15, 2014 06:16 PM (FjwrF)

40 Jaba will come in plus size only

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 10:11 PM

That gives me an idea.

Jabba in a dress? Oooooh... that sounds sweet. I'm gonna do some more changes to a film, tout de suite!

Thanks NDH!

Posted by: george lucas at February 15, 2014 06:16 PM (9gNQd)

41 Does Paula Deen cook with infused rice? And what, exactly, is it infused with? Or should I say, with what is it infused? I despise people who end sentences with prepositions. That is something up with which I will not put. *** Except that the whole thing about not ending a sentence in a preposition is crap.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (DmNpO)

42 Tonight's entree, hamgina.

Posted by: Paula Deen at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (79AXR)

43 36 Well, I thought the food Paula was serving looked delicious.

I really hope this doesn't mean I'm somehow gay.

Posted by: Jenny Just Likes Ham, Really at February 15, 2014 10:15 PM (TIle2)

Are you really Ellen Page?

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (K8ws3)

44 Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 10:13 PM (R+XDI) You want a new gun or are you willing to shop for a used gun? I would look for a Winchester Model 70 w/Claw Extractor on the used market, first.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (1Wv7T)

45 #29 I'm drinking beer, too--but you don't want to know what I'm playing with. (Or maybe you do.)

Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (/cUUk)

46 I'm not surprised someone is bankrolling Paula Deen in a big way, though. All of her fans are still out there and that whole witch hunt was a bunch of garbage anyway.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (oFCZn)

47 Present.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 06:17 PM (eQJwb)

48 Spent the day celebrating my father in laws 80th birthday. It was a lot of fun.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 06:18 PM (5tJPN)

49 As someone who spent a couple of years in customer service for a major Canadian telephone company...let's call it...Smell Banada...I can confirm that if you have a complaint, don't be a fucking asshole. If it's a legitimate complaint, most of us would be quite happy to provide appropriate compensation. Even if it's not a legitimate complaint, but you're pleasant about it, I probably would give you something...at least within the bounds of ethical behaviour. But go full blown asshole retard on me...fuck you. Go fuck yourself. You're not getting jack, fucking squat. Mainly because you've now given me a reason to take out all my pent up anger from dealing with fucking bullshit all day long on someone. And you're it. Fucking jackoff. But I always told them off with a smile in my voice!

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 15, 2014 06:18 PM (S0eIZ)

50 Haywood (sock change?), is that a piece that's easy to find? I don't think I've seen that brand at Gander Mtn around here.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 06:18 PM (R+XDI)

51 NDH Cat curling ? LOL

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 06:18 PM (Lx/zZ)

52 #41 "Except that the whole thing about not ending a sentence in a preposition is crap." What's even worse than ending a sentence with a preposition is ending it with the word "crap." That is really crappy.

Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 06:19 PM (/cUUk)

53 Does this dress make my ass look fat?

Posted by: Jabba at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (FjwrF)

54 45 #29 I'm drinking beer, too--but you don't want to know what I'm playing with. (Or maybe you do.)

Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 10:17 PM (/cUUk)

Yeah, I did that earlier, maybe. Umm, never mind.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (K8ws3)

55 Crank-

You will pay more at Gander Mtn.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (4Mv1T)

56 Horde Morale Patch finalized.

It doesn't break any of Ace's copyrights, and it's also wearable outside the wire.

Gimme 48 hours for the patch company to get back with me, and we'll be off and running.

Posted by: tangonine (Commader, 3d Squirrel Brigade) at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (x3YFz)

57 NDH, I donÂ’t always make it to the ONT, most often when I have worked too late. ItÂ’s the first I have seen. BTW, here near Boston, it is still snowing & I have three windows in this room & havenÂ’t heard any wind. I can see a few inches & most likely skunk footprints coming out of my driveway. My older brother & I were talking one day this week & he said heÂ’s got to tell me something but he could not remember what it was. He called as soon as he went down to his apartment . We have motion detector lights & one lights up in front of his bedroom & the other near the back of his bedroom window. He will look out when they light up repeatedly. He called to tell me to be careful when I come home if the light is on because there is a deformed skunk trying to dig from under the snow in the yard behind ours to get in ours. He doesnÂ’t want me to get sprayed. Skunk has two stripes.

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (z4WKX)

58 Off dirty sock. Yes, go gunsamerica.com.

Posted by: CSMBigBird at February 15, 2014 06:20 PM (HB/vT)

59 In 2008, a 15-year-old Cyrus scandalized her audience by wearing what appeared to be nothing but a sheet in photographs shot by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair. In all honesty, that photo was utterly awesome, and I could probably get arrested just for thinking about it.

Posted by: rickl at February 15, 2014 06:21 PM (sdi6R)

60 Oh, my. That does look disturbingly like a vagina.

Posted by: Gem at February 15, 2014 06:21 PM (zw+pb)

61 I buy a lot through the internet. Find you a local class 3 dealers that doesn't charge an arm and leg. Gunsamerica has both new and used at good prices. Then transfer to a local dealer and complete the 4473.

Posted by: CSMBigBird at February 15, 2014 06:22 PM (HB/vT)

62 It's cold out here.

Posted by: Corporal Skunk at February 15, 2014 06:23 PM (FjwrF)

63 Watching We're The Millers with the wife. Fucking hysterical.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 06:23 PM (GEICT)

64 Gibson's Government Model Guitars sold out.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:23 PM (6bMeY)

65 Skunk has two stripes. *** Two stripes isn't unusual. What is the deformity?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:24 PM (DmNpO)

66 42 "Tonight's entree, hamgina." That doesn't sound too kosher.

Posted by: Chopped! (Popular reality program on the Food Network) at February 15, 2014 06:24 PM (/cUUk)

67 If the Predator from the movie had a wife, that is what her vajayjay would look like.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:24 PM (4Mv1T)

68 I mentioned earlier, went to gun show and got son a win 1894 44 mag 16 inch Wrangler. Neat little rifle. Been looking for a Marlin for a year with no luck, so he gets a Winchester.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:24 PM (0FSuD)

69 Paula Deen. You know what I think when I see a woman of her age with straight white teeth?

Dentures.

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at February 15, 2014 06:24 PM (V70Uh)

70 @49 - Agreed. I thought the pro-complainer's tips were pretty good, esp be reasonable, be nice, handle it during week-day business hours. Back when I worked retail, it always amazed me that some people thought the ideal time to do a complicated return was on Black Friday or the Saturday before Christmas. Also, whenever it snowed, the only person who made it to the mall would be someone trying to return an item they bought two years ago.

Posted by: biancaneve at February 15, 2014 06:25 PM (2sR50)

71 Would it be wrong if I got drunk after I win the lottery?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:25 PM (0FSuD)

Wish Paula Deen good luck on the come back. Met her once and she was so pleasant to talk to.

It was definitely a witch hunt concerning the use of the dreaded n-word. I grew up in the same town - trust me it is still in common use by almost everyone on a daily basis there.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (KDUNf)

73 Hey y'all.

Posted by: Bomber at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (3VJqf)

74 Paula's newest venture is being sponsored by her cousins Jimmy and Howard. Oh, and her niece Musca.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (Lx/zZ)

75 Is that Rebecca de Mornay?

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (30eLQ)

76 71 That's never been done before.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (6bMeY)

77 I looked at some handguns today at Gunsamerica and the prices were NOT good. Maybe different on long guns.

I've worked some good deals on gunbroker, even after shipping and FFL transfer. But still like buying a pig in a poke, even when buying new. I won't do it unless i have no other choice.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (4Mv1T)

78 Two stripes isn't unusual. What is the deformity? They're not parallel? They're perpendicular?

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:26 PM (1Wv7T)

79 Yeah, "We're the Millers" had its moments. Good script. Bad script editor.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:27 PM (30eLQ)

80 Who the hell would want rice that's flavored like Mexicans?

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 06:27 PM (jucos)

81 Is that Rebecca de Mornay? *** Yep

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:27 PM (DmNpO)

82 #28 you could get a .306 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Nothing like a piece of history that also works quite well for a hunting rifle.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 15, 2014 06:28 PM (A1Dcl)

83 75 Indeed, it is Rebecca.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 06:28 PM (ojnk6)

84 A belated V-Day's greetings to all the members of AoSHQ. Also, a very big TY to hollowpoint, TR and the others on the 14-FEB ONT variations of 'Roses are red'. That ranks right up there with the 'live' blog of the last Obamarama's presser that also produced Canadian slang for various 'horizontal bop' activities. OT: The NBCSN Olympics graphics guy... same perp who worked the teleprompter for the SF news station? Wi Tu Lo?

Posted by: Forty Baht Barack at February 15, 2014 06:28 PM (6JIvh)

85 Don't put the pussy on a ~~pedestal~~ platter.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:28 PM (1Wv7T)

86 I would totally wear that death star dress!! I want it!!!

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 15, 2014 06:29 PM (RZ8pf)

87 I would like rice that tasted like Rebecca DeMornay

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 06:29 PM (jucos)

88 I've seen both good and bad prices. Do your homework before shopping for anything. Rule of life.

Posted by: CSMBigBird at February 15, 2014 06:29 PM (HB/vT)

89 I would totally wear that death star dress!! I want it!!! Now witness the awesome firepower of this fully operational dress.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:30 PM (1Wv7T)

90 Don't put the pussy on a ~~pedestal~~ platter. *** We're mixing content now!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:30 PM (DmNpO)

91 80 Who the hell would want rice that's flavored like Mexicans? Remind me of home. That shit of cow shit and unwashed clothes, yum.

Posted by: Speedy Gonzales at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (0FSuD)

92 I have a local gun shop that I will look at as well--it's where I got the good deal on my Glock 19.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (R+XDI)

93 A very, very young Rebecca De Mornay.

She was young in "Risky Business"

She was already old in "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle."

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (V70Uh)

94 Ace's rice tastes like hobo.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (30eLQ)

95 If the Predator from the movie had a wife, that is what her vajayjay would look like. Makes sense. The hamgina appears to have two entry points, which would be explained by some aggressive sideways cunnilingus from that ugly bastard.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (S0eIZ)

96 Red Beaners and Rice.

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:31 PM (6bMeY)

97 Paula Deen holding what looks to be a giant vagina on a plate.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 10:02 PM (oFCZn)

I thought the same thing.

Posted by: Titanium at February 15, 2014 06:32 PM (IgOQg)

98 Now witness the awesome firepower of this fully operational dress. Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 10:30 PM (1Wv7T) Watch out for the two meter wide exhaust port.

Posted by: CDR M at February 15, 2014 06:32 PM (LsJl8)

99 31 BC, if you ever get that LC380, I'm thinking about ordering a hot-rodded trigger set up if the parts are ever in stock. Shortens the take-up by 50%, which means I might actually be able to hit something if I have to.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 10:14 PM (4Mv1T)

As a personal aside, I consider the long, hard trigger pull a risk mitigation as I conceal carry my LC9 sans safety.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 06:32 PM (M5T54)

100 Crank- Ruger American has a 30.06 at that price point also.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:33 PM (4Mv1T)

101 The hamgina appears to have two entry points, which would be explained by some aggressive sideways cunnilingus from that ugly bastard.

Never fails on an ONT; one out of every 50 comments has me saying "oh that's just wrong" out loud

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:33 PM (30eLQ)

102 Oh, regarding online, I buy all my firearms with cash only. I know the Feds can still find out what I buy but I'm not letting my bank know.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 06:33 PM (R+XDI)

103 A very, very young Rebecca De Mornay. She was young in "Risky Business" *** Yep. The photo is from Risky Business. It was perfect casting. She was young and sexy but had a sweet and innocent look to her as well, such as in that photo.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:33 PM (DmNpO)

104 She don't look like that in "Runaway Train"...which is a great, great movie.

Posted by: tu3031 at February 15, 2014 06:34 PM (yagOO)

105 I predicted that once LA's Billion Dollar Babysitting Service and Gang Recruitment Centers got iPads for the kids, there would be a large uptick in used iPads for sale on Craigslist in SoCal Even if they're not stolen, taxpayers are paying for the young FSA cadets to show their lack of literacy on Twitter, FB, and Youtube all day long But some senior hacks in the LAUSD board got some nice kickbacks from Cupertino, so it's all good

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 06:34 PM (aTXUx)

106 Things have continued to deteriorate over the last few days in that socialist-paradise known as Venezuela. Venezuelans Blocked on Twitter as Opposition Protests Mount http://tinyurl.com/mzqkj2y

Posted by: Thrawn at February 15, 2014 06:34 PM (WlWt+)

107 Yay ONT! NDH for President! Ok, who was it last time (a couple of ONTs ago) who was talking about edX? I finally signed up and am prusing their catalog of courses. Seems like it could be more interesting than tv.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:34 PM (GSIDW)

108 Rice that tastes like Kate Upton would be great too!

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (jucos)

109

Crank, you shooting inside 200 yards, and in brush? I'd go with a .308...a nice lever action with iron sights.

I have an older Marlin in 30-30 and it makes short work of feral hogs and deer. Never tried to shoot an elk though. Probably want to bump a couple of sizes for that.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (1EJ2w)

110 As a personal aside, I consider the long, hard trigger pull a risk mitigation as I conceal carry my LC9 sans safety.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm
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True. But that safety on the LC is as easy to disengage as a cocked and locked 1911, which I also carry. I can't shoot fer shit with that long ass trigger on the LC380, so I aim to fix it.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (4Mv1T)

111 No TP and no Twitter?

Posted by: Boss Moss at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (6bMeY)

112 Will Venezuela do a Honduras ?

- and if it does, will the US side with the commie again?

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (30eLQ)

113 There's a spiffy new pictinny rail light and a very nice rail mount laser sight here: http://kitup.military.com/2014/02/mfts-rail-mounted-task-lights.html

Posted by: tangonine (Commader, 3d Squirrel Brigade) at February 15, 2014 06:35 PM (x3YFz)

114 Crank. With a $1,200 budget with optics there are a load of good rifles out there. Rem 700, Ruger 77, Savage 110. Any of those will leave plenty of your budget for bases, rings, scope and a little ammo. Find a local dealer that will handle the FFL paperwork and buy on line. Here the charge is usually $25 to receive firearm and file the forms.

Posted by: Agitator at February 15, 2014 06:36 PM (U3Fob)

115 I am going to take the cash payment, cause I am a greedy pig. I am going to lease my G-4, no sense in going overboard. Already have big house with pool and wife has a good rack. Can't think of much else I need or want. Mountain house, I got a beach house, need a mountain house. That's about it, oh and helping Anna with her book.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:36 PM (0FSuD)

116 I know David Boreanz is a jerk liberal Obama lover, but he is soooooo good looking. Mmmmm.

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 15, 2014 06:37 PM (RZ8pf)

117 Will Venezuela do a Honduras ? - and if it does, will the US side with the commie again? The US, no. The Administration and its minions, yes.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:37 PM (1Wv7T)

118 108 Rice that tastes like Kate Upton would be great too!

Forget the rice, just give me Kate Upton.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:38 PM (K8ws3)

119 BC, guess what Cougar and I are watching.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 06:38 PM (eQJwb)

120 At first I mistook mention of Johnny Weir for Johnny Weissmuller and thought he'd be skating around in a loincloth. Weissmuller was an olympic athlete btw.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 15, 2014 06:38 PM (V4CBV)

121 A few questions: Who is Niedermeyer? A character in a Wagner opera, one of the Valkyries perhaps? And why is his/her horse dead? Is it a metaphor? And why are the comments enclosed in blue boxes?

Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 06:38 PM (/cUUk)

122 Speaking of Venezuela, to his credit that plastic TINO Marco Rubio has been tweeting about it. He may be a amnesty shill but he hates Castro- loving commies like Maduro.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:38 PM (GSIDW)

123 I just linked the kids to Kit Up.

Doubt they'll be back anytime soon.

Kids + Candy store.

Posted by: tangonine (Commader, 3d Squirrel Brigade) at February 15, 2014 06:39 PM (x3YFz)

124 g'evenin', 'rons The Saturday Night Video has been posted, it circles back around to the AoSHQ.

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 15, 2014 06:39 PM (JMmQ9)

125 46 I'm not surprised someone is bankrolling Paula Deen in a big way, though. All of her fans are still out there and that whole witch hunt was a bunch of garbage anyway. Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 10:17 PM (oFCZn) All of the people she had deals with probably were looking for a reason to bail on her to begin with, not because she was radioactive, but because her "brand" had gotten oversold. She had too many products she was pitching, and it devalued those companies' investments. It was the same thing that happened to Martha Stewart after she went to the pokey.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 06:40 PM (HxSXm)

126 A few questions: Who is Niedermeyer? A character in a Wagner opera, one of the Valkyries perhaps? And why is his/her horse dead? Is it a metaphor? And why are the comments enclosed in blue boxes? Yo, you want answers? Ante up fucker.

Posted by: AoS Platinum Membership at February 15, 2014 06:41 PM (S0eIZ)

127 Kate Upton rice and hamgina? O_o

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:41 PM (GSIDW)

128 87 I would like rice that tasted like Rebecca DeMornay Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 10:29 PM (jucos) Why hello! We'd like to talk to you!

Posted by: Paula Deen's financial backers at February 15, 2014 06:41 PM (oFCZn)

129 One of my friends always tells me when he wins the big lottery heÂ’ll give me some and if he was the really big one heÂ’ll give a million to Paul to bring him to MA & try to get him to at least be able to take care of himself & not have to rely on nursing home staff to dress him. I told my friend that I will give him $$ when I win but I have to start playing to have a chance.

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 06:42 PM (z4WKX)

130 121 Watch Animal House.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 06:42 PM (ojnk6)

131 Being in Texas it gets cold but doesn't stay cold for too long. It will freeze at night then get to 70 in the day. I hate running the heat all the time especially at night so last fall I got a heated throw at Costco for about $25. It has three temperature settings and a three hour shut off. My feet are the only thing that I have trouble getting warm and I can't fall asleep until they are, so I just use it across the bottom of the bed. The best $25 I've spent in a while, shuts off so I don't wake up in the middle of the night all sweaty and saves me money because I don't have to heat the whole house.

Posted by: lindafell at February 15, 2014 06:42 PM (PGO8C)

132 In the "What Could Go Wrong" department, LAUSD said that theft wouldn't be an issue since the devices would have a security lockout code The geniuses had to stop letting them take the things home when they found out the kids figured out how to unlock them quicker than their cousin could break into an SUV at the mall

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 06:43 PM (aTXUx)

133 Blurred Lines Brunette Pilaf

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:43 PM (1Wv7T)

134 @121 A few questions: Who is Niedermeyer? I think this will explain it. The horse belongs to Niedermeyer, see Animal House movie. http://tinyurl.com/6axhhs3

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:43 PM (0FSuD)

135 Anyone want to tell me about some podcasts they like? I have a big stretch of mindless work to do Monday and want something non-music to listen to. Already caught up on the AoS podcasts.

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 15, 2014 06:43 PM (TIle2)

136 #121, see Animal House.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (A1Dcl)

137 My name is T.J. Oshie I scored 4 goals in Sochi found in a discussion Obama's not Russian or so says my cousin Moshe

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (Lx/zZ)

138 I thought the LA iPad thing was already going down in flames?

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (RZ8pf)

139 130 121
Watch Animal House.

Killjoy. That's gonna cost you 72MM Quatloos and 5 AOSHQ demerits.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (K8ws3)

140 Jarhead, looking at hunting in Mountain West--what I've seen of the land (Estes Park area), not a lot of brush to negotiate. More power from the aught-six too if it's a quartering shot.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (R+XDI)

141 In the "What Could Go Wrong" department, LAUSD said that theft wouldn't be an issue since the devices would have a security lockout code The geniuses had to stop letting them take the things home when they found out the kids figured out how to unlock them quicker than their cousin could break into an SUV at the mall *** I'd be worried about the school activating the cameras under the guise of "security". It's happened before.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:44 PM (DmNpO)

142 Hello horde! In case you missed it ..... I formally announced my candidacy for president this a.m. in the end thread. And hubby mayhem made a rare appearance in that thread also.

Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 06:45 PM (Nk5Fj)

143 128 87 I would like rice that tasted like Rebecca DeMornay Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 10:29 PM (jucos) Michael Douglas wishes to remind you that he partook of CZJ's flavored "rice" and got throat cancer for his trouble, thanks to HPV. So be careful what you wish for,

Posted by: Thrawn at February 15, 2014 06:45 PM (WlWt+)

144 133 Blurred Lines Brunette Pilaf

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 10:43 PM (1Wv7T)

Winner

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:45 PM (K8ws3)

145 #121 on YouTube search "animal house horse scene"

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 15, 2014 06:45 PM (A1Dcl)

146 Hey folks.

Okay, I finally tried out my Presto deep fryer. I made OreIda crinkle fries and buffalo wings using Wesson veggie oil. Long story short, my mistakes were that I undercooked the fries very slightly and overcooked the wings. I would grade myself a B- on this first endeavor. Both were still edible and somewhat enjoyable.

Having said that, I was very careful about making sure everything was clean and dry before it went into the fryer; and about taking my time. Good learning experience though. Still hoping to be up to snuff enough to be frying Mars Bars for the eventual SoCal moron meetup.

Thanks to all for all the tips and help on using the fryer. Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink??

Posted by: qdpsteve at February 15, 2014 06:46 PM (HVI5a)

147 139 Does that knock me down from Platinum to the now contemplated copper status?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 06:46 PM (ojnk6)

148 NDH good work again. AMF.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 15, 2014 06:46 PM (0FSuD)

149 I haven't seen it yet but intend to one day when I'm really drunk. NDH is from the movie, Animal House.

Posted by: L, elle at February 15, 2014 06:46 PM (0xqKe)

150 iPads run at $600 before the education software is added on, yet they could buy Kindle Fires with the same capabilities for 1/3 the price Looks like Amazon didn't offer the same kickbacks and bribes that Apple did

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 06:46 PM (aTXUx)

151 Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink??
Posted by: qdpsteve
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YES

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (4Mv1T)

152 Thanks to all for all the tips and help on using the fryer. Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink?? **** NOOOOO!!! Let it cool then put it into and old jar or a ziploc freezer bag and toss it. However, with the lid on the fryer, you shouldn't have to toss it right away.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (DmNpO)

153 madamemayhem, congratulations. I'd have voted for you in 2012.

What's your platform exactly - valurite in every fridge and a hobo in every pot?

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (30eLQ)

154 I never pour oil down my sink. I throw it inthe trash with stuff that will soak it up.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (GSIDW)

155 Surfaces are less too. And they have keyboards. Which turn out to be very useful for, you know, actually typing papers and stuff.

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (RZ8pf)

156 Beer 3 and Moving Pictures

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (K8ws3)

157 Animal House had a character named Neidermeyer who had a horse that had a heart attack.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (5tJPN)

158 I haven't seen it yet but intend to one day when I'm really drunk. **** Drunk is the only way.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:48 PM (DmNpO)

159 Morons should take care to note that the Death Star dress is missing the shield over the thermal exhaust port.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 15, 2014 06:49 PM (YhcLA)

160 I'd be worried about the school activating the cameras under the guise of "security". It's happened before. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 10:44 PM (DmNpO) Kids know where the cameras are and how to block them... "I dunno, must have gotten some dirt in it"

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 06:49 PM (aTXUx)

161 >>>135 Anyone want to tell me about some podcasts they like? I have a big stretch of mindless work to do Monday and want something non-music to listen to. Already caught up on the AoS podcasts. Adam Carolla for the comedy and Milt Rosenberg for the higher-brow stuff.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 15, 2014 06:49 PM (V4CBV)

162 Kindle soft keybards are crap though. Just get them chromebooks.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:50 PM (GSIDW)

163 121 A few questions: Who is Niedermeyer? A character in a Wagner opera, one of the Valkyries perhaps? And why is his/her horse dead? Is it a metaphor? And why are the comments enclosed in blue boxes? Posted by: Semi-engaged scroller at February 15, 2014 10:38 PM (/cUUk) Isn't a question like this instant barrel? Or at least a few weeks in the AOSHQ re-education camp?

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 06:51 PM (oFCZn)

164 Don't pour grease or oil down a sink drain, unless you want to buy a plumber a yacht.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 06:51 PM (Lx/zZ)

165 Yeah but---watching Animal House will not explain the blue box comment enclosure. And anyway, I refuse to watch a movie just to have my curiosity satisfied as to Niedermeyer's moniker and his equine reference. If you'll excuse me, F him and the dead horse he rode in on.

Posted by: I denounce myself and beg pardon from any who have read this comment. at February 15, 2014 06:52 PM (/cUUk)

166 Isn't a question like this instant barrel? Or at least a few weeks in the AOSHQ re-education camp? Posted by: Dack Thrombosis
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Tough call.

I'd go with Banhammer.

Just to be safe.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:52 PM (4Mv1T)

167 Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink?? Pour it on a stump in the backyard . It'll bring the hobos in.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 06:52 PM (1Wv7T)

168 What am I going to do with all this Kate Upton paella?

Posted by: estelle costanza at February 15, 2014 06:53 PM (vAnfs)

169 Apple has been up Big Education's azz since the 80s. They give seriously preferential pricing to build brand loyalty going forward. I used to work for them, selling to Edu accounts. The pricing vs. retail is about 1/3. It's worked for them though.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 06:53 PM (ojnk6)

170 159 Morons should take care to note that the Death Star dress is missing the shield over the thermal exhaust port. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 15, 2014 10:49 PM (YhcLA) Red Group, Gold Group, all ~~fighters~~ morons follow me!

Posted by: Gold Leader at February 15, 2014 06:53 PM (LsJl8)

171 Animal House is a most awesome movie. Toga! Toga! Toga!

Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle at February 15, 2014 06:54 PM (RZ8pf)

172 What am I going to do with all this Kate Upton paella? It's like an orgiastic feast of the senses!

Posted by: Cosmo Kramer at February 15, 2014 06:54 PM (1Wv7T)

173 159 Morons should take care to note that the Death Star dress is missing the shield over the thermal exhaust port. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 15, 2014 10:49 PM (YhcLA) Ah yes, trillions of Imperial script and thousands of Imperial soldiers lost (in the DS's first major engagement no less) because of poor design. The loss of the 2nd DS wouldn't have been such a great loss had it not taken the Executor in its death throes... Oh, you were making a sexual joke? Nevermind then,

Posted by: Thrawn at February 15, 2014 06:54 PM (WlWt+)

174 I'd go with Banhammer. Just to be safe.

No offense.

Posted by: Cpl Hicks at February 15, 2014 06:55 PM (30eLQ)

175 Well, that was fun. Neighbor just knocked on our door. He and his wife are going through a nasty split up. The cops were over there last night. He spent the night in jail. They're all nuts.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 06:55 PM (GEICT)

176 146 Hey folks.

Okay, I finally tried out my Presto deep fryer. I made OreIda crinkle fries and buffalo wings using Wesson veggie oil. Long story short, my mistakes were that I undercooked the fries very slightly and overcooked the wings. I would grade myself a B- on this first endeavor. Both were still edible and somewhat enjoyable.

Having said that, I was very careful about making sure everything was clean and dry before it went into the fryer; and about taking my time. Good learning experience though. Still hoping to be up to snuff enough to be frying Mars Bars for the eventual SoCal moron meetup.

Thanks to all for all the tips and help on using the fryer. Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink??
Posted by: qdpsteve at February 15, 2014 10:46 PM (HVI5a) Hide posts from (HVI5a)

Mostly people save and reuse, until it's bad.

If it was liquid oil to start with, it will not clog drains.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 06:56 PM (T1005)

177 165 are you out of your mind? You need to repent of your blasphemy pronto.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 06:56 PM (5tJPN)

178 154 "I never pour oil down my sink." Right up there with "Never give a sucker an even break" and "Never count your chickens before they're hatched." Words to live by.

Posted by: Semi-occasional lurker at February 15, 2014 06:56 PM (/cUUk)

179 Good reading NDH. Nice ONT

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 06:56 PM (HVff2)

180 One in four Americans surveyed didn't know the Earth orbits the sun. Three of four of those voted for ...........? They thought it orbited scomf.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 06:56 PM (Lx/zZ)

181 Just watched Enders Game. I think my biggest problem with movie is it never showed the destruction bon Earth caused by the alien attacks.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (GSIDW)

182 Animal House is a most awesome movie. Toga! Toga! Toga! Posted by: ParanoidGirlinSeattle
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We drank mini bottles of rum in the theater while watching, and hosted epic toga parties for the next five years.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (4Mv1T)

183 "Yo, you want answers? Ante up fucker."

Remember, as a special offer this week only, the posh platinum premium membership comes with answers AND ampersands. Now how much would you pay?

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (gqT4g)

184 150 iPads run at $600 before the education software is added on, yet they could buy Kindle Fires with the same capabilities for 1/3 the price Looks like Amazon didn't offer the same kickbacks and bribes that Apple did Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 10:46 PM (aTXUx) But it's an IPAD!!!!!!! For $99 they could get some off brand Android tablet that would do the same things. Funny how government has money for all of these boondoggles, but they can't do the basic things that government should actually do.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (HxSXm)

185 Seven years of college and now this, might as well join the fuckin peace corps

Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (Q8vlx)

186 You get 'em ALH.

We got your back.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 06:57 PM (4Mv1T)

187 Never pour oil down the drain, clogged drains cause almost the same heartache as clogged arteries.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 06:58 PM (KDUNf)

188 Sounds lovely BC. My neighbor beats up her husband on a regular basis.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 06:58 PM (eQJwb)

189 Rebecca De Mornay for the block!

Posted by: toby928© at February 15, 2014 06:58 PM (QupBk)

190 110

True. But that safety on the LC is as easy to disengage as a cocked and locked 1911, which I also carry. I can't shoot fer shit with that long ass trigger on the LC380, so I aim to fix it.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 10:35 PM (4Mv1T)

Please don't misunderstand; I wasn't pointing out a reason for you to refrain from adjusting your trigger but, rather, providing rationale for such a trigger to exist. You not being able to hit your target as-is certainly helps no one! I'm interesting in hearing how it works out.

It may be due to my giant meat hooks, but I've found that I have difficulty flipping the relatively tiny safety lever off post-draw with the intention of aiming from the hip and then moving into a standard shooting posture. I practice those motions regularly and I just feel as though I'm going to fumble and drop the damn thing if the safety is on.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 06:58 PM (M5T54)

191 Crank - If mostly long range a .270 is a good choice. It's a 06 necked down to .27. Other choice is .300 win mag. I've become a fan of the short action rifles (.30

. All will do the job. Most important thing is having confidence in what you're squeezing the trigger on. Good luck with your choice.

Posted by: Agitator at February 15, 2014 06:59 PM (U3Fob)

192 Good reading NDH. Nice ONT *** Thanks MH

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 06:59 PM (DmNpO)

193 188 How the hell does that work? Is he rrally a man, or a eunuch?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 06:59 PM (ojnk6)

194 I saw some survival expert on the History Channel show how to make crude diesel fuel from cooking grease that will get you out of a big city should The Burning Times come

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 06:59 PM (aTXUx)

195 168 What am I going to do with all this Kate Upton paella? Posted by: estelle costanza at February 15, 2014 10:53 PM (vAnfs) If you want to prove to yourself that Kate Upton is indeed mortal, and not an avatar of Aphrodite, just look at her elbows. They're horrendous.

Posted by: Thrawn at February 15, 2014 07:00 PM (WlWt+)

196 Posted by: Dr. Varno --- Okay, thanks, I'll look for those

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 15, 2014 07:00 PM (TIle2)

197 162 Kindle soft keybards are crap though. Just get them chromebooks. Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 10:50 PM (GSIDW) Chromebooks don't play well with printers.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 07:00 PM (HxSXm)

198 My neighbor beats up her husband on a regular basis.

Ugh. :^/

He can't just leave and put out a restraining order?

I feel better about just having a barky dog in the house next door

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 07:00 PM (30eLQ)

199 Speaking of pouring oil down the drain, do you remember that huge greaseball in the London sewer that was on the news last year? Ewwwww. Ick.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:01 PM (5tJPN)

200 175 Well, that was fun. Neighbor just knocked on our door. He and his wife are going through a nasty split up. The cops were over there last night. He spent the night in jail. They're all nuts. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 10:55 PM (GEICT) If their two teenage daughters are knocked up then you live next door to my brother in law.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 07:01 PM (HxSXm)

201 I just watched a dude jump with a wingsuit sans parachute and land on a bunch of cardboard boxes. Holy.Shit.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 07:01 PM (Tz35j)

202 #110 Is an ass trigger like a hair trigger?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 07:02 PM (vAnfs)

203 188 Sounds lovely BC. My neighbor beats up her husband on a regular basis. Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 10:58 PM (eQJwb) Outstanding. You know, it's a big tell when a guy is claiming he did nothing while using terms like "she was in my face", "she was provoking me", "she was being aggressive."

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:02 PM (GEICT)

204 Problem with diesel from canola or whatever: doesn't do you much good in the winters. Like the Pleistocene ordeal half the country is enduring now.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 07:02 PM (30eLQ)

205 What did Michael Moore do in London, ALH???

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 07:02 PM (vAnfs)

206 >>>He can't just leave and put out a restraining order? Weak ass beta male.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 07:03 PM (eQJwb)

207 If you want to prove to yourself that Kate Upton is indeed mortal, and not an avatar of Aphrodite, just look at her elbows. They're horrendous. *Sobs* *Remembers attachment to Kate Upton* *Points and fires* *Wins*

Posted by: Kate Upton's Elbows at February 15, 2014 07:03 PM (S0eIZ)

208 I like the Star Wars dresses and my daughter (age 22) thinks they're awesome. So, what do men know?

Posted by: katya the designated driver at February 15, 2014 07:03 PM (4Chvm)

209 Eliminate dept of education, epa, TSA, and the IRS. Throw the u.n. out and designate OPEC as a terror org. Clear out the prisons, secure the border, drop kick the illegals back topoint of origin, drug test welfare recips until we end welfare, and outlaw lobbyists. End federal paychecks for congress and let their states pay them a restricted salary no more than 3 times the poverty rate. No lifetime benefits for those fuckers or presidents. Piss off our enemies then bomb them back to the stone age if they bitch because I stopped sending foreign aid to them. No isolationist bullshit but America first. That's the basic platform. I will add to it and am open to suggestions (nothing x-rated)

Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 07:03 PM (Nk5Fj)

210 What did Michael Moore do in London, ALH???

Tried to eat the Queen, most likely.

In the meantime: thanks for all of the good advice on the oil everyone. Glad to know I'll be saving $$$ by waiting for it to solidify, then tossing it with the garbage.

Posted by: qdpsteve at February 15, 2014 07:04 PM (HVI5a)

211 Does this mean we will see you on Cops BC?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:04 PM (HVff2)

212 It may be due to my giant meat hooks, but I've found that I have difficulty flipping the relatively tiny safety lever off post-draw with the intention of aiming from the hip and then moving into a standard shooting posture. I practice those motions regularly and I just feel as though I'm going to fumble and drop the damn thing if the safety is on.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm
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This is exactly how I felt about the S and W Bodyguard 380 that I sold prior to procurring the Ruger LC380. The safety is flush to the slide and it nearly takes a sturdy thumbnail to manipulate it. I left it disengaged for this reason.

I found the LC380 safety to be much easier to operate, although I worked mine some to loosen it up. It just comes natural to me carrying a 1911 with a round chambered.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:04 PM (4Mv1T)

213 The cat curling vid had me laughing til tears were in my eyes.

Posted by: Aslan's Girl at February 15, 2014 07:04 PM (KL49F)

214 "Weak ass beta male."

Unfortunately that's exactly what's going through his head when he's considering popping over to da shelter. (Which he should do btw, anyway)

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 07:05 PM (30eLQ)

215 NDH, I linked back to your AoSHQ post... link in nick...

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 15, 2014 07:05 PM (JMmQ9)

216 I'll be back at nine, bury the fucking cat.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 07:05 PM (eQJwb)

217 Everyone, except people that are either deformed or had arms amputated, has elbows!

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 07:05 PM (z4WKX)

218 I saw Infused Rice open for Captain Beefheart back in '68.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 15, 2014 07:05 PM (Dwehj)

219 135 Anyone want to tell me about some podcasts they like? I have a big stretch of mindless work to do Monday and want something non-music to listen to. Already caught up on the AoS podcasts. Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 15, 2014 10:43 PM (TIle2) If you like rooting for SMOD try John Derbyshire from TakiMag, he's properly gloomy.

Posted by: the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (52lgb)

220 NDH, I linked back to your AoSHQ post... link in nick... *** I saw that. Thank you. I RT your tweet as well.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (DmNpO)

221 Susan Rice a Roni. BLECH!!!

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (jucos)

222 Depending on where you live, drain pipes usually go to a depth that is a lot colder than your house. What is oil in the kitchen may become "lard" in a drain. Good luck with that.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (Lx/zZ)

223 #183 If the platinum membership includes access to a 21st century style comment board, it might be worth the price. What I wouldn't give for ease of posting, editing features, linkages, youtube embedding, image posting, etc. etc. Aww, what the hell. Isn't the antiquarian clumsiness of this site part of its appeal?

Posted by: Semi-occasional lurker at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (/cUUk)

224 He took a massive dump, andycanuck.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:06 PM (5tJPN)

225 #110 Is an ass trigger like a hair trigger?
Posted by: andycanuck
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The exact opposite, actuarily.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (4Mv1T)

226 AoSHQ in addition to the daily free content offers a special discounted version, even cheaper than free, in addition to its premium membership. The "Kaboom" membership allows members to read the nonexistent content of the blog, minus the ability to read or write comments. It is only available in cardboard boxes under bridges and decrepit gas station bathrooms within a 5 mile radius of Ace's residence.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (A1Dcl)

227 And I forgot to mention reply nestings.

Posted by: Semi-occasional lurker at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (/cUUk)

228 Apple has been up Big Education's azz since the 80s --- Yep. I spent most of the early 90s participating in various apple-themed fundraisers at school, and asking strangers for their Furr's Supermarket receipts (somehow, collecting these was tied to the Apples For Teachers program).

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (TIle2)

229 211 Does this mean we will see you on Cops BC? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 11:04 PM (HVff2) Ha! Nope. We were in Savannah.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (GEICT)

230 When's the last time Moore ate a small enough meal that his dump wasn't a clogger?

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (30eLQ)

231 Agitator I appreciate the advice. Was reading a piece on terminal ballistics by someone in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department. Terminal ballistics on anything smaller than 30-06 were iffy at 200 yards, and a .300 Mag will be rougher on the shoulder. Planning on using 180 grain. Someone mentioned the CMP up thread. I think the problem for me was you have to belong to one of their clubs. I don't have enough range time as it is...

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:07 PM (R+XDI)

232 "I have an older Marlin in 30-30 and it makes short work of feral hogs and deer."

Really? Wow. I would not have figured that caliber would work on hogs. They seem far more bullet resistant than are deer.

And the things get BIG here in Commiefornia. I have a friend with the taxidermied head of a 350lb boar on the wall, and he says that was the third largest one he saw that afternoon -- but the only one on which he got a clean shot. .458 Win Mag, a serious load to tote up and down the hills, but it did the job instantly.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 07:08 PM (gqT4g)

233 NDH, great ONT.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 07:08 PM (Tz35j)

234 170 159 Morons should take care to note that the Death Star dress is missing the shield over the thermal exhaust port.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at February 15, 2014 10:49 PM (YhcLA)

Red Group, Gold Group, all fighters morons follow me!

Why is the fat guy named Porkins, seriously. Lucas, WTF

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:09 PM (K8ws3)

235 Donna Rice a Roni..... Hmmmmmm.....

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 07:09 PM (jucos)

236 Vlad would not accept my apology for the Olympic hockey misunderstanding.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at February 15, 2014 07:09 PM (Dwehj)

237 Infused Condoleeza Rice a Roni Spumoni!

Posted by: For dessert at February 15, 2014 07:10 PM (/cUUk)

238 on feral hogs:
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/weird-wide-web /islamabad-wild-boar-problem-pakistan-berlin-pigs

Islam says pork is unclean, and the Pakis drove out or killed almost all its non-Muslims. As a result, the hogs own the country

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 07:10 PM (30eLQ)

239 222 Depending on where you live, drain pipes usually go to a depth that is a lot colder than your house.

What is oil in the kitchen may become "lard" in a drain. Good luck with that. Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 11:06 PM (Lx/zZ) Hide posts from (Lx/zZ)

An excellent point.

So, better answer -- save and reuse oil until it becomes a problem, then absorb it into something and toss it in the trash.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 07:10 PM (T1005)

240 Thanks fastfreefall

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:10 PM (DmNpO)

241 Madamemayhem, I agree with all, but I'm not sure what you mean by clear out the prisons. I'm on board with all of your other suggestioms!

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 07:11 PM (z4WKX)

242 Speaking of Face Book, I have had a lot of luck recently selling and buying on my county's online flea market. Tomorrow Mr H and I are going to purchase a food ball table for $15. Time to furnish the man cave in the new house.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:12 PM (5tJPN)

243 WTF? I'm getting ads for colonoscopy prep medicines on the AoSHQ page. What did I do to deserve *this*??

Posted by: Anachronda at February 15, 2014 07:12 PM (U82Km)

244 I saw a photo of Miley wearing an 'Anarchy in the UK' t shirt and thought: we're in the late 1970's again?

Crappy economy? Check.
Russians resurgent? Check?
Iran acting up? Check.
Nuclear badness growing? Check.
Leftists crowing? Check.
South America going Marxist? Check.
Terrorists abounding? Check.

Yep. Late 1970's. And now I get to see it as a middle aged adult and not as a teenager with all of the fun teenagers have. Wait. It wasn't any fun as a teenager then either.

I blame the baby boomers. If they cared they could have bottled some of that late 1950's early 1960's summer fun and slowly let it out - but now, they had to use it all up.

Bastards. *folds arms and 'humphs' in the winter darkness*

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 07:12 PM (gmoEG)

245 Damn BC hoping you were going to say, "he was a good neighbor, kind of quiet"

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:12 PM (HVff2)

246 243 WTF? I'm getting ads for colonoscopy prep medicines on the AoSHQ page. What did I do to deserve *this*?? Posted by: Anachronda at February 15, 2014 11:12 PM (U82Km) Apparently you didn't eat enough fiber.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:13 PM (GEICT)

247 Food ball? How good does it get?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:13 PM (aDwsi)

248 Condoleeza Rice a Roni. I don't know......

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at February 15, 2014 07:13 PM (jucos)

249 If you like rooting for SMOD try John Derbyshire --- Thanks, but that guy gives me the creeps.

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at February 15, 2014 07:13 PM (TIle2)

250 If you like rooting for SMOD try John Derbyshire from TakiMag, he's properly gloomy. Seemed fairly upbeat to me.

Posted by: Bruce Lee at February 15, 2014 07:13 PM (S0eIZ)

251 245 Damn BC hoping you were going to say, "he was a good neighbor, kind of quiet" Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 11:12 PM (HVff2) Nah, I've never really liked him. Always thought he was kinda strange. Def always got the "white trash" vibe even though everything else about him says he's the complete opposite.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:14 PM (GEICT)

252 #243 You are really asking for it if you post that question. Are you ready for the responses? Do you want to be our bitch? Be prepared.

Posted by: Semi-coherent scroller at February 15, 2014 07:14 PM (/cUUk)

253 184 For $99 they could get some off brand Android tablet that would do the same things.

... with about an hour and a half of battery life.

Not that I'm bitter or anything.

Posted by: Anachronda at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (U82Km)

254 235 Donna Rice a Roni..... Hmmmmmm Sounds like monkey business to me

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (HVff2)

255 Foos ball. I love auto correct except when I don't.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (5tJPN)

256 I've got a really big patch of english ivy in the wooded back yard. I pour out ALL grease, or anything else from the pans I don't want gestating in my 40 year old drain pipes.

The little mammals living out there light their little torches and look like so many little Ewoks having their little festival when I bless them with the greasy condiments from my stove.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (4Mv1T)

257

>> how to make crude diesel fuel from cooking grease

IIRC the original diesel engine ran on peanut oil.

Making biodiesel is very easy, big concerns are:

High FFA content of used oil will eat up the methoxide catalyst

High moisture in used oil will eat up the methoxide catalyst

You need a source of methanol (approx 10% by weight to you starting oil amount)

Methoxide catalyst can be bought, but it is highly caustic

Make sure there are no flame / spark sources nearby.

Getting rid of the highly caustic glycerine can be a PITA.

You will need to waterwash the biodiesel after the separation phase, then get rid of the caustic wash water

BUT with all that being said, the reaction occurs very quickly, at room temperature, and the glycerine settles out from the biodiesel nicely.

Tends to burn a little hotter than straight diesel, so blending is recommended

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (KDUNf)

258 Hey Cthulhu. How goes the planning to leave Commiefornia?

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:15 PM (R+XDI)

259 Plenty of Elk and Big Deer killed out West with .270 and 7mm Mag. Shot placement and proper loads mean a lot with those smaller weight projectiles, though.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:16 PM (1Wv7T)

260 BC - Ah, Now see? I'm just the opposite, everything about me says 'White Trash', but actually am refined David Niven type.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:16 PM (aDwsi)

261 So, better answer -- save and reuse oil until it becomes a problem, then absorb it into something and toss it in the trash.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 11:10 PM (T1005)

I drain the oil into a small can and dispose of it; never down the drain. That is just asking for it to congeal and start attracting other particles to build CLOG: Saturday Nightmare.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 07:16 PM (gmoEG)

262 Crank - Keep in mind that until recently the primary sniper round in the US military was the 168 gr (boat tail hollow point) .308 (7.62 x 51). Confirmed kills out to and slightly beyond 1,000 meters. They shoot better than me though.

Posted by: Agitator at February 15, 2014 07:17 PM (U3Fob)

263 Speaking of clogger-dumps, i know this is TMI, but all the travelling i do was starting to take it's toll on my guts. I started drinking metamucil 2 times a day and damn! That stuff really works! I was on 11th floor in last hotel and i thought for sure the toilet wasn't gonna handle the load and i'd flood the place out. I must be getting old being so happy about massive dumps.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 07:17 PM (Tz35j)

264 Oooooo, CATFIGHT!!!

Feminine Foes: New Science Explores Female Competition

http://tinyurl.com/mx7ta53

Posted by: kbdabear at February 15, 2014 07:17 PM (aTXUx)

265 @241 anyone on death row gets executed immediately. One appeal and then the needle or a rope. No sitting around sucking tax dollars for decades. No tax financed education.JUST one and done. Rope makers gotta eat too am I right?

Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 07:17 PM (Nk5Fj)

266 Conservative Crank: Pardon my asking, but have you fired many "hunting"-powered rifles? The .308, .270 and 30-06 have a fair amount of kick. The .300 Mag has even more, and getting a heavier rifle for this caliber can make a useful difference. Shooting 20 or so rounds at the range, maybe 4 5-shot groups at 100+ meters in 30 minutes, can be quite informative

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 07:17 PM (FlRtG)

267 Grease/oil freeze in cans in the freezer than toss out in garbage. TR you are lucky you don't have bears rooting about

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:18 PM (HVff2)

268 209 Eliminate dept of education, epa, TSA, and the IRS. Throw the u.n. out and designate OPEC as a terror org. Clear out the prisons, secure the border, drop kick the illegals back topoint of origin, drug test welfare recips until we end welfare, and outlaw lobbyists. End federal paychecks for congress and let their states pay them a restricted salary no more than 3 times the poverty rate. No lifetime benefits for those fuckers or presidents. Piss off our enemies then bomb them back to the stone age if they bitch because I stopped sending foreign aid to them. No isolationist bullshit but America first. That's the basic platform. I will add to it and am open to suggestions (nothing x-rated) Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 11:03 PM (Nk5Fj) Cut. Jib. Newsletter?

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 07:18 PM (HxSXm)

269 260 BC - Ah, Now see? I'm just the opposite, everything about me says 'White Trash', but actually am refined David Niven type. Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 11:16 PM (aDwsi) Lol.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:19 PM (GEICT)

270 Jack O'Connor's opinion was that, with the exception of Brown bear, the .270 was suitable for all N.American big game. Everyone has their own opinion, of course, but O'Connor's opinion is rather special.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:19 PM (aDwsi)

271 There's an edX course called Street Fighting Math. Heh Also one called Effective Thinking Through Mathematics which looks interesting.

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 07:19 PM (GSIDW)

272 #263 Shit fire! As my old man used to say. Shit fire and save the matches! Another of his folksy sayings: Balls, said the queen. If I had them, I'd be king. And I'd lay all you sonsabitches!

Posted by: Semi-coherent scroller at February 15, 2014 07:19 PM (/cUUk)

273 242 ALH Food ball table ? Let's see...... meatballs, cheeseballs, melonballs, mountain oysters, matzo balls, snowballs, Hope it's a big table

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 07:20 PM (Lx/zZ)

274 you are lucky you don't have bears rooting about Can of Chain Bar Oil slathered in Bacon Grease placed on top of the garbage can will cure Bear of that habit. A Box of ExLax in a PB sammich has similar effects.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:20 PM (1Wv7T)

275 Urbi et Orbi

Urbi (St. Louis) to Orbi:

T.J. Sochi: We are resigned to sharing him with you! Enjoy.

Posted by: mnw at February 15, 2014 07:20 PM (68RU9)

276 212

I found the LC380 safety to be much easier to operate, although I worked mine some to loosen it up. It just comes natural to me carrying a 1911 with a round chambered.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 11:04 PM (4Mv1T)

Once I'm in an optimal shooting stance, I don't find the LC-9's safety lever arduous. It's just that draw->safety off->rotate muzzle forward motion that confounds me. I did go through that same motion with my R1 using the great holster I got from awkward davies (plug plug plug) and I could disengage the safety without issue. But, then, it's a 1911. It's supposed to just work.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 07:21 PM (M5T54)

277 209 madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 11:03 PM (Nk5Fj) Eliminate all affirmative action and federal diversity programs in 2015, 150 years after the end of the Civil War.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 15, 2014 07:22 PM (u82oZ)

278 TR you are lucky you don't have bears rooting about Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
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We've got deer, fox, racoon, coyote, voles, moles, squirrel, chipmunks, hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures,

...no bear.

Yet.

I'm "in town" in an old neighborhood.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:22 PM (4Mv1T)

279 Eliminate dept of education, epa, TSA, and the IRS. Throw the u.n. out and designate OPEC as a terror org. Clear out the prisons, secure the border, drop kick the illegals back topoint of origin, drug test welfare recips until we end welfare, and outlaw lobbyists. End federal paychecks for congress and let their states pay them a restricted salary no more than 3 times the poverty rate. No lifetime benefits for those fuckers or presidents. Piss off our enemies then bomb them back to the stone age if they bitch because I stopped sending foreign aid to them. No isolationist bullshit but America first. That's the basic platform. I will add to it and am open to suggestions (nothing x-rated) Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 11:03 PM (Nk5Fj) Fucking RINO talk right there.

Posted by: Lurking Canuck at February 15, 2014 07:23 PM (S0eIZ)

280 LOL Scroller! Sounds like your pops was a fine gent.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 07:23 PM (Tz35j)

281 Thanks for the tidbit Garrett. Does it really work?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:23 PM (HVff2)

282 258 Hey Cthulhu. How goes the planning to leave Commiefornia? Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 11:15 PM (R+XDI) Hide posts from (R+XDI)

Funny you should ask. Had a nice conversation with the BH today about it, and it sounds like we'll be doing a little road-trip around the South in late March.

It's not exactly the area I'm most interested in, but.....well, the BH grew up in NYC, and y'know that famous New Yorker cover? Intellectually, she knows there is stuff out there -- but viscerally, she has her doubts. After seeing my mom give my dad a hard time about "moving her out to the sticks", anything I can do to make the BH comfortable in advance would be a big plus.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 07:23 PM (T1005)

283 Would it be wrong if I got drunk after I win the lottery? Posted by: Nip Sip Not all, drink liberally and then respond to my investment email and send money.

Posted by: The Farmer, aka Nigerian scam artist at February 15, 2014 07:23 PM (9HFP4)

284 TR, no raccoon probs with that oil dump?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:24 PM (HVff2)

285 Conservative Crank, Can I ask a medical question? I had blood tests Tuesday & had call from doctor's office Thursday that chloride & carbon dioxide are off. I have been exhausted lately, could that be reason? How is Mrs Crank?

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 07:24 PM (z4WKX)

286 I've never fired a rifle that wasn't preceded by the word "air". The 783 comes with a heavy-duty shoulder pad, one reason I was looking at it. Re: sniper rounds, I'm assuming my aim at 200 yards will be worse than a trained sniper at 1000, and an elk is 4 times the size of your average VC or jihadi. Oh, I should have mentioned that I plan to pick up a .22 as well, for target and varmint purposes.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:24 PM (R+XDI)

287 TR, no raccoon probs with that oil dump? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
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It's not like we dump that much. They might be all over the place at night, but I didn't see any tracks at all in our recent snow, if that is any indication.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:25 PM (4Mv1T)

288 @276

Same happens if I swap the sequence to rotate muzzle->safety off, BTW. It's just something about how my thumb operates from that angle. Weird.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 07:26 PM (M5T54)

289 Is Paula Deen related to Georgia Okeefe?

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:26 PM (5tJPN)

290 @277. Yes! I also want to end that warning label bullshit. Let Darwin do his fucking job.

Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 07:26 PM (Nk5Fj)

291 Miracle On Ice 2.0: T.J. Sochi!

Posted by: mnw at February 15, 2014 07:26 PM (68RU9)

292 We've got deer, fox, racoon, coyote, voles, moles, squirrel, chipmunks, hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures,
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You left out yankees.

* low crawls to revetment *

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:26 PM (aDwsi)

293 7.62 x 39 with the ramp sight set to the "Battle" position has always worked well for me... then again, I'm a SKS shooter, so what do I know...

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 15, 2014 07:27 PM (JMmQ9)

294 Does it really work? Yeah. The chainbar oil trick I learned from on old logger turned hunting outfitter. It's how he would keep bear out of the camps. Last thing he did before he'd leave camp was put out the cans covered in grease. One by the stock feed and one by the cook tent. They go right to it. When they bite into the can and get a mouthful of that nasty oil. and they don't come back.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:27 PM (1Wv7T)

295 Hey NDH? You still around?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:27 PM (GEICT)

296 #246, A colonscopy, even with the restricted diet and calcium citrate cleanse, is better than a CT/MRI of your GI tract and resulting urgent irradiated barium contrast tsunami.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 15, 2014 07:27 PM (A1Dcl)

297 277) OK, even I gotta chime in on that one. Excellent idea.

Posted by: hubbymayhem at February 15, 2014 07:28 PM (Nk5Fj)

298 Is Paula Deen related to Georgia Okeefe? No. They just share a love of Ham Blossoms.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:28 PM (1Wv7T)

299 Hey NDH? You still around? *** yup

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:28 PM (DmNpO)

300 glad the Italians make it hard to find my shoe size, almost dropped a grand on 3 pairs of shoes today

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 07:28 PM (bStrg)

301 Interesting Garrett. Will keep that in mind here & at the cabin. Damn bears. Well, at least mow they are napping.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:29 PM (HVff2)

302 yup Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 11:28 PM (DmNpO) You hear the Black Panthers marched downtown this evening?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:29 PM (GEICT)

303 Can't believe it's already 11:30. I'm gonna be a zombie through tomorrow morning's rifle class. Night, all.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at February 15, 2014 07:30 PM (M5T54)

304 We've got deer, fox, racoon, coyote, voles, moles, squirrel, chipmunks, hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures,
-------------------

You left out yankees.

* low crawls to revetment *
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Our preacher said he lived so far out in the woods growing up that they used to shoot at the mailman, because they thought he was a Union soldier.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at February 15, 2014 07:30 PM (4Mv1T)

305 Cthulhu, I spent 4 years in NC after being raised in Philly suburbs, I turned out OK. Lots of Jesus talk though in the literal sense. Carol, unless those numbers were way off, they are likely a result of mild dehydration from your recent illness. Don't lose any sleep over them. Mrs. Crank is dong well!

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:30 PM (R+XDI)

306 My official campaign slogan: Fuck 'em all and feed 'em peanuts!

Posted by: madamemayhem at February 15, 2014 07:31 PM (Nk5Fj)

307 AOS is a Quatloos shop? Any thought to using Gold-Pressed Latinum? I favor Ferengi's so I'm biased.

Posted by: Goatweed at February 15, 2014 07:31 PM (8HrdX)

308 A great ONT Niedermeyer's Dead Horse. Thanks.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 15, 2014 07:31 PM (u82oZ)

309 Mrs. Crank is dong well! How you doin'?

Posted by: Hamgina at February 15, 2014 07:32 PM (S0eIZ)

310 Mike Hammer, Last weekend I had to work from home & put if off but did it so that we were paid. I vacuumed today & also use Pledge or what ever else I have on living room furniture & did some of kitchen paneling.

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 07:32 PM (z4WKX)

311 You hear the Black Panthers marched downtown this evening? **** I did not. I ordered pizza tonight and the delivery guy asked me if I had heard the "good news" about Dunn being found guilty on 3 charges. He said he wouldn't have wanted to be out making deliveries had he been acquitted.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:32 PM (DmNpO)

312 Regarding the clogging issue (ahem constipation) Have some fresh fruit for breakfast, just don't wander away from the Facilities. Can you say volcanic ?

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 07:33 PM (Lx/zZ)

313 Thanks NaCly Dog

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:33 PM (DmNpO)

314 Just pour the drink you fairy fuck

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 07:33 PM (eQJwb)

315 You realize Team USA won the silver in Vancouver don't you?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 07:34 PM (vAnfs)

316 Mrs. Crank is dong well! ha

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:34 PM (1Wv7T)

317 286 Conservative Crank I've never fired a rifle that wasn't preceded by the word "air". Then it's a good thing that you can prescribe painkillers, and likely have a friend who can help with your upcoming shoulder pain. The hunting rifles I mentioned aren't really that bad, but you need to fire 20 or so rounds FIRST, to see what you're getting into. The various .300 Mag and 7mm Mag (and more powerful calibers) just might be "that bad". Very many guys have .30-06 and .270 rifles ... and even 7mm and .300. It's not a big deal, but for your first rifle ...Try before you buy. ... alternatively, Bing "577 Tyrannosaur" (named for a reason) and watch the video(s) of various fools experience its kick.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 07:34 PM (FlRtG)

318 Lots of Jesus talk

Well now, we certainly can't have that, can we?

Posted by: Zombie Madalyn Murray O'Hairball at February 15, 2014 07:35 PM (Dwehj)

319 I did not. I ordered pizza tonight and the delivery guy asked me if I had heard the "good news" about Dunn being found guilty on 3 charges. He said he wouldn't have wanted to be out making deliveries had he been acquitted. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 11:32 PM (DmNpO) Courthouse to Angela Corey's office. Chanting about how "Corey's got to go! Murder is a crime!" They're not happy with the Dunn verdict. What does that even mean? The delivery guyÂ….

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:35 PM (GEICT)

320 Our preacher said he lived so far out in the woods growing up that they used to shoot at the mailman, because they thought he was a Union soldier.
-----------------------

Heh. There was a guy I was in the service with who was raised out in a bayou down in Louisiana. He claimed that his daddy was a white man, and his mother was a black lady. He said that until he got drafted into the army, he just figured everyone's father was white and mother was black.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:35 PM (aDwsi)

321

I've been hunting for decades, and I find that the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser round is sufficient for any game in the lower 48. Yes, shot placement matters the most, and projectile selection is a close second.

Without getting all scienctificky about it, the 6.5 class of projectiles offers both the highest sectional density and ballistic coefficient, on average, per bullet weight, when compared to it's nearest competitors in the quarter bore (.243, 6mm) bullets, or the .30 caliber family.

Mild recoil, great at bucking wind, better external ballistics past 400 yards than the .308, and absolutely game-wrecking terminal ballistics. That great sectional density leads directly to devastating penetration effects, even when breaking bone to do so.

And, I'll 2nd the vote for the Howa 1500 rifles. Tremendous bargains, those. But, if you can find a CZ-550 in a configuration you like? Unbeatable, and in the same price range. Either will do you a ton of good, buy the one that feels best to you.

But up your scope budget to $400, if you would, and you'll thank me later. The difference between say, a Nikon Pro-Staff, and a Nikon Monarch, is WAY greater than the $200 difference between the two scopes.

Another great scope in the $400 range, is the Vortex line of hunting scopes. Incredible bargains for dollar spent. Their tactical scopes can break the $2k barrier though, so shop carefully.

Leupold Mk II is a great hunting scope, usually in the $300/$400 range. You might find a MkIII in the low $400s, maybe a shop sample or such.

Spend at least as much on the optics as you do on the rifle.

Jim

Sunk New Dawn

Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at February 15, 2014 07:37 PM (vvk2F)

322 Why did the Black Panthers march, BC? To get to the other side of the road?

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:37 PM (5tJPN)

323 I once saw a Philippine crocodile jump straight up the length of its body (about six feet). Lesson learned: don't get near a crocodile.

Posted by: TOF at February 15, 2014 07:37 PM (PV2IU)

324 The .06 is a kitten. No feedback issues with that load.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 07:37 PM (1Wv7T)

325 305 Cthulhu, I spent 4 years in NC after being raised in Philly suburbs, I turned out OK. Lots of Jesus talk though in the literal sense.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 11:30 PM (R+XDI) Hide posts from (R+XDI)

Oh, I know. Actually, what surprised me was that there are actually some of the old mill towns around that haven't yet regeared.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 07:37 PM (T1005)

326 Arbalest, I have fired shotguns before, so I'm not completely foreign to the concept of recoil. But it's been a while. I will keep it tucked very tight.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:38 PM (R+XDI)

327 Evening all.... Does anyone know if I can disable the mouse/touchpad part of my laptop? Something is wrong with it and the cursor/arrow jumps all over the page. The only way I can stop it is hold one finger on the touchpad and use my usb connected mouse. Help! It's giving me seizures.

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (bCEmE)

328 OK, I'm out. Tomorrow night, mi amigos

Posted by: AltonJackson at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (JMmQ9)

329 I will keep it tucked very tight. Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 11:38 PM (R+XDI) Phrasing.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (GEICT)

330 293 : AltonJackson " ... SKS shooter ..." Ahh yes, the rifle "Most Likely To Be The Last Functional Firearm Before We Are All Reduced To Using Sharpened Car Leaf Springs As Weapons". The SKS is a good choice.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (FlRtG)

331 Why did the Black Panthers march, BC? To get to the other side of the road?
Leave me out of it!

Posted by: the chicken at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (vAnfs)

332 307 AOS is a Quatloos shop?

Any thought to using Gold-Pressed Latinum?

I favor Ferengi's so I'm biased.

Posted by: Goatweed at February 15, 2014 11:31 PM (8HrdX)

The Fed will take anything as currency these days. We need some sort of asset to continue pumping 85bn of cash into the systemk

Posted by: The Fed at February 15, 2014 07:39 PM (K8ws3)

333 Courthouse to Angela Corey's office. Chanting about how "Corey's got to go! Murder is a crime!" They're not happy with the Dunn verdict. What does that even mean? The delivery guyÂ…. *** This verdict can't be blamed on Corey. The insistence upon drawing a parallel to the GZ trial is asinine and ill-informed, but they just don't care. As for the pizza delivery guy, there might have been folks in the streets if he'd been acquitted.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:40 PM (DmNpO)

334 Goodngiht AJ

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:40 PM (DmNpO)

335 Leave me out of it! Posted by: the chicken at February 15, 2014 11:39 PM (vAnfs) I know you can cluck, but can you squeal like a pig?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:40 PM (GEICT)

336 I will keep it tucked very tight. Word!

Posted by: Jame Gumb at February 15, 2014 07:40 PM (S0eIZ)

337 Beer 4, Porcupine Tree

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:41 PM (K8ws3)

338 Priest: would they ever harm an innocent man, for any reason? Agent Schmecker: No! They would never do that! Well, the two Irish guys wouldn't, the Italian guy might, he's kind of an idiot.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 07:41 PM (eQJwb)

339 327 Which OS are you using?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 07:41 PM (ojnk6)

340 335 Leave me out of it!

Posted by: the chicken at February 15, 2014 11:39 PM (vAnfs)

I know you can cluck, but can you squeal like a pig?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 11:40 PM (GEICT)

You got a perty mouth boy

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (K8ws3)

341 T.J Oshie: " American heroes are wearing camo, that's not me" ( paraphrasing ) T.J just got a new fan, dammit a BlackHawk's fan.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (Lx/zZ)

342 327 Evening all....

Does anyone know if I can disable the mouse/touchpad part of my laptop? Something is wrong with it and the cursor/arrow jumps all over the page. The only way I can stop it is hold one finger on the touchpad and use my usb connected mouse.

Help! It's giving me seizures. Posted by: Tami at February 15, 2014 11:39 PM (bCEmE) Hide posts from (bCEmE)

If you're on Windows, go to the control panel, then system, then device manager -- and yes, you should be able to turn it off.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (T1005)

343 Tami - Windows, or Mac-ish?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (aDwsi)

344 Tami, yes, there may be an icon on the toolbar, if not the the control panel should have an option to disable

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (R+XDI)

345 This verdict can't be blamed on Corey. The insistence upon drawing a parallel to the GZ trial is asinine and ill-informed, but they just don't care. As for the pizza delivery guy, there might have been folks in the streets if he'd been acquitted. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 11:40 PM (DmNpO) Am I missing something? I could have sworn that I saw where Dunn was convicted on 20 of 21 counts. That he's looking at 75 yrs+. Am I wrong? Meh. J-ville is so damn big and spread out that "people being in the streets" isn't something I would much worry about.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (GEICT)

346 I will keep it tucked very tight. It's the only way I can get into a mini dress.

Posted by: Zombie Lux Interior at February 15, 2014 07:42 PM (1Wv7T)

347 You know if the number of cobloggers doing the ONT increases it's gonna be like SCOTUS where the newest cob has to fetch coffee for all the other ONT cobs.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 07:43 PM (oFCZn)

348 339 327 Which OS are you using? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 11:41 PM (ojnk6) Windows Vista....unfortunately!

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 07:43 PM (bCEmE)

349 On the rice: Poor dumb bastards. Love how they also bury the part of the story where they mention this does not affect any normal consumer rice, only the bulk customers. On the I-Pads. Did anyone think: 1) This was a bad idea in the first place. 2) That maybe they should go with a lower cost alternative to Apple? Maybe one that does not come out with newer versions of the same product every 6 months?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 07:44 PM (TGgNi)

350 338 Priest: would they ever harm an innocent man, for any reason? Agent Schmecker: No! They would never do that! Well, the two Irish guys wouldn't, the Italian guy might, he's kind of an idiot. Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 11:41 PM (eQJwb) Such a great fucking movie.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 07:44 PM (GEICT)

351 That means Maet is like the Chief Justice of the ONT. I just hope he doesn't decide that each of our posts constitutes a "tax".

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at February 15, 2014 07:44 PM (oFCZn)

352 I'm not dead yet!

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 07:44 PM (Dwehj)

353 Windows Vista....unfortunately! Lucky!

Posted by: Sheldon Cooper at February 15, 2014 07:44 PM (S0eIZ)

354 Time for an upgrade, Tami. I can't believe you can get that thing off the ground.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:46 PM (5tJPN)

355 352 I'm not dead yet!

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 11:44 PM (Dwehj)

You shall not have been mortally wounded in vain

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:46 PM (K8ws3)

356 348 Yikes! Never has that one, although you ought to be able to run the routine of going to Control Panel, System, Devices ( or hardware), selecting mouse or pointing device, and right click on it to show properties. At which point, hopefully, you'll, see an option to disable.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (ojnk6)

357 Good Night. I am falling asleep,again.

Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (z4WKX)

358

>> They're not happy with the Dunn verdict.

This is the loud music killing right?

Wasn't the 1st Deg Murder the only charge that was not decided as guilty?

This one charge resulted in hung jury, I would think that the sticking point would be the assumed premeditation part required for 1st Deg.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (KDUNf)

359 Ok, I'm watching Redeye for the first time in a while. This is hysterical, and John Bolton's on! I'd quote the funniest lines but wine and tequila absolutely prohibit that. Note to self: write the funny sheet down if you think you will still be sober enough to post on the ONT.

Posted by: The Farmer, aka Nigerian scam artist at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (9HFP4)

360 Ok, I'm at the device manager. Do I just uninstall the driver for it? Yeah, ALH....time for a new laptop.

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (bCEmE)

361 so fraught with the language of drunken sailors Hey!!! I resemble that remark!! anywho, the boomstick is fixed amazingly, I had a cracked upper receiver i'll post a pic and explain it manana during the gun thread no one has ever seen it before

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 07:47 PM (At8tV)

362 I have Vista on this laptop. It's SHIT

Posted by: The Jackhole at February 15, 2014 07:48 PM (uOV6o)

363 Budget--under $1K for rifle. Will consider up to $200 for scope.

I'd recommend spending more on the glass and less on the gun, esp. in a common caliber like 30-06. Since your a novice, its hard to recommend a specific rifle. Be prepared that your first buy may not be your last. As you shoot a bit you may find the ergonomics of one rifle or the carry weight versus felt recoil will lead you to trade one in for another. You can always move a good scope to your new rifle.

An older, used bolt action with a good trigger might be a better start then a new gun. The local hunting laws and customs may drive the price and availability of 30-06 rifles, where are you?

Posted by: Jean at February 15, 2014 07:48 PM (4JkHl)

364 319 I did not. I ordered pizza tonight and the delivery guy asked me if I had heard the "good news" about Dunn being found guilty on 3 charges. He said he wouldn't have wanted to be out making deliveries had he been acquitted. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 11:32 PM (DmNpO) Courthouse to Angela Corey's office. Chanting about how "Corey's got to go! Murder is a crime!" They're not happy with the Dunn verdict. What does that even mean? The delivery guyÂ…. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 11:35 PM (GEICT) Dunn went home, walked his dog, had a nightcap, and ordered a pizza after shooting into the car. This case seemed like it should have been a slam dunk, but most of these prosecutors tend to get a little too aggressive in charging. If 2nd degree murder was a slam dunk, they would go for first degree because it would be "bigger". Dunn is gone for 20+ years, and I bet his cornhole will look like the Holland Tunnel at the end of those 20 years.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at February 15, 2014 07:48 PM (HxSXm)

365 360 Yeah, ALH....time for a new laptop. ALIENWARE!!!!

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 07:48 PM (At8tV)

366 I don't want to go on the cart.

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 07:48 PM (Dwehj)

367 Am I missing something? I could have sworn that I saw where Dunn was convicted on 20 of 21 counts. That he's looking at 75 yrs+. Am I wrong? Meh. J-ville is so damn big and spread out that "people being in the streets" isn't something I would much worry about. *** He was convicted of 3 counts of attempted murder but there was a hung jury on the 1st degree murder charge. He can, potentially, be sentenced to three 20-year sentences, to run consecutively, but that's not good enough for some.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:50 PM (DmNpO)

368 360 Tami, if you have the option, I would set a new restore point before doing that.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 07:50 PM (ojnk6)

369 Ok, I got dishes to clean and a Cougar to do dirty things to. Have a better one, y'all.

Posted by: DC in Towson at February 15, 2014 07:50 PM (eQJwb)

370 I'm getting better.

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 07:50 PM (Dwehj)

371 Receiver cracks. Almost as good as Tight Ends.

Posted by: Michael Sam at February 15, 2014 07:51 PM (1Wv7T)

372 ok, creating a restore point.....

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 07:52 PM (bCEmE)

373 371 except this one is like da bears offense bad things happen when used

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 07:52 PM (At8tV)

374

I know you can cluck, but can you squeal like a pig?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 11:40 PM (GEICT)

You just had to bring that up didn't you?

Posted by: Ned Beatty at February 15, 2014 07:53 PM (nQjHM)

375 147 139 Does that knock me down from Platinum to the now contemplated copper status? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 10:46 PM (ojnk6) It's pretty delusional to think that there is any status here at AoSHQ other than "foiled gum wrapper"...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 15, 2014 07:53 PM (HsTG8)

376 360 Ok, I'm at the device manager. Do I just uninstall the driver for it?

Yeah, ALH....time for a new laptop.

Posted by: Tami at February 15, 2014 11:47 PM (bCEmE) Hide posts from (bCEmE)

You should have an option to disable.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 07:54 PM (T1005)

377 Carol. don't uninstall the driver. Just go to the control panel and turn it off.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 07:54 PM (DmNpO)

378 Nice of you Johnny Rebs to talk to me here on the ONT

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 07:54 PM (HVff2)

379 My first laptop was Vista. I keep it around for the program we use at work, to log on and check stuff at night. Work uses a program that isn't compatible with anything above windows 8. This program is shared with other agencies, and until they all agree on an upgrade, I will need to keep the old laptop on life support. I went 4 months in between uses and the last time I opened it up the thing had 40 updates to install.

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 07:54 PM (5tJPN)

380 What is Alienware? Ihave an impression that its expensive and for gamers, but is it HW or OS or both?

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 07:54 PM (GSIDW)

381 At first I mistook mention of Johnny Weir for Johnny Weissmuller and thought he'd be skating around in a loincloth. Weissmuller was an olympic athlete btw. Posted by: Dr. Varno How far we have progressed.

Posted by: The Farmer, in a sarcastic mode at February 15, 2014 07:55 PM (9HFP4)

382 372 Goodmdeal. After that is established and system restarted, then you can kill the driver for the touchpad mouse. However, I would suggest you pull the USB Adapter for your outboard mouse before restarting so it can do a fresh install.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 07:55 PM (ojnk6)

383 Every verdict that is not what scoamf-villians are not pleased with, will be hammered by the MFM until blood has been rendered from the turnip. Fundamental change ! Double Jeopardy ? dat trebek dude ?

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 07:56 PM (Lx/zZ)

384 366 I don't want to go on the cart.

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 11:48 PM (Dwehj)

Oh don't be such a baby

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:57 PM (K8ws3)

385 It seems to be Christian Bale day on the cable movie channels: Empire of the Sun The Dark Knight Rises Batman Begins I really like his performance in EotS...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 15, 2014 07:57 PM (HsTG8)

386 370 I'm getting better.

Posted by: Windows Vista at February 15, 2014 11:50 PM (Dwehj)

Vista, just when it seemed about to recover, suddenly felt the icy hand of death upon it.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:58 PM (K8ws3)

387 385
It seems to be Christian Bale day on the cable movie channels:

Empire of the Sun
The Dark Knight Rises
Batman Begins

I really like his performance in EotS...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling StarsÂ™ at February 15, 2014 11:57 PM (HsTG

I found American Hustle to be outstanding too. Plus a totally awesome soundtrack

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 07:59 PM (K8ws3)

388 380 Alienware is known for being blown out, serious geek type laptops that could crush an As400 for power and speed ( not hard to do). Serious gamers love them too. You can find the same thing for less at www.sagernotebooks.com. They're the real builders of Alienware hardware (or were, been a while).?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:00 PM (ojnk6)

389 One other thing about rifles: Barrel Length. .270, .280, .284, .308 and .30-06 will work well with 22"-24" barrels. 18" barrels can be had, but there is a noticeable velocity loss. The 7mm and .300 (and larger) magnums will work with the same barrel lengths, BUT the performance increase will be ... incremental(?). A better choice is a 27"+/- barrel; the magnum calibers have the powder to really use this length.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 08:00 PM (FlRtG)

390 Tom Brady's pre-Giselle squeeze is in Coyote Ugly and dancing on a bar

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 15, 2014 08:02 PM (DmNpO)

391 388 So Alienware is the hw - what os do they run?

Posted by: votermom at February 15, 2014 08:02 PM (GSIDW)

392 Jim, for the CZ-550 which version? It sounds like American is the best for what I'm looking (polymer stock, 1 inch scope rings).

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 08:03 PM (R+XDI)

393 "Only one question remains: can the oil go down the drain, or will it solidify and clog up the kitchen sink?"

We generally don't put any fats/oils down a drain that are not already freely liquid at normal ambient temperature for our area.

Two ways they get disposed of around here:

(a) Dropped off as solidified gunk in jars at household hazmat [may or may not be a feature of your local area, but ours are happy to take it], or,

(b) Burned as additional fuel atop a hot fire in the back yard. Often creates yummy smells. ("What are you barbecuing?" ---- "Um, nothing.")

Two other thoughts come to mind:

-- Smalltime biodiesel producers will love you long time.

-- I am anecdotally informed that if you have various barnyard fauna, heating the fats in question and presoaking the animal feeds is well received. We don't have barnyard critters because we have many highly active predators all the way up to _Felis concolor_ level round here.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 08:03 PM (gqT4g)

394 390 Tom Brady's pre-Giselle squeeze is in Coyote Ugly and dancing on a bar Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 16, 2014 12:02 AM (DmNpO) I hate that man.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 08:03 PM (GEICT)

395 The Curse of Moynihan. Tommy hasn't won a big game since she went away.

Posted by: tu3031 at February 15, 2014 08:03 PM (yagOO)

396 391 388 So Alienware is the hw - what os do they run?

Posted by: votermom at February 16, 2014 12:02 AM (GSIDW)

Anything that runs on Intel HW. Windoze and Linux primarily. I think you can hack OSX

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 08:04 PM (K8ws3)

397 New riffle? Not a lot of experience? Do you have friends, relatives that have guns you could shoot? Remington, Marlin. Other off the rack guns & halfway decent scope would run a grand or less.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 08:04 PM (HVff2)

398 391 Thatz's user selectable. Whqtever suits your fancy wil work on them. Mainly a serious hardware blazing speed platform that will scream with any OS you put on it.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:04 PM (ojnk6)

399 I know you can cluck, but can you squeal like a pig?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 11:40 PM (GEICT)

I hope that was for scientific research purposes only that you asked such a personal question to that much abused fowl.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:05 PM (gmoEG)

400 I hope that was for scientific research purposes only that you asked such a personal question to that much abused fowl. Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 16, 2014 12:05 AM (gmoEG) Â…Â…Â…Â…Â…Â….of course.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 08:06 PM (GEICT)

401 we're gonna get our asses kicked so hard today against Canada in curling

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 08:07 PM (bStrg)

402 Ok, uninstalled it and rebooted. Seems to be ok now but it takes a little while to freak out after a reboot. We'll see..... I'm still looking for a new laptop. I HATE this one! Thanks everyone for you help!

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 08:07 PM (bCEmE)

403 Tami, are you still with us? ( hoping I didn't help her wipe out her machine...).

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:08 PM (ojnk6)

404 Crank, or you can just piss off everyone adn show up as a newbie with an AR in .260Rem

Posted by: Jean at February 15, 2014 08:08 PM (4JkHl)

405 "Crank - If mostly long range a .270 is a good choice. It's a 06 necked down to .27. Other choice is .300 win mag."

I'm a fan of the .270, one of the great hunting calibers.

As for .300 WinMag, why stop there? Go to the .375 H-and-H.

"Murder at both ends," as the old saying has it. You will want a recoil pad.

Recoil-sensitive people need to carefully gauge their choice of calibers and cartridges. Differently for each class of firearm. I am utterly insensitive to big rifle rounds, but am very much so to bantamweight pistol rounds. Go figure.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 08:09 PM (gqT4g)

406 #327

Check the BIOS. Many laptops have an option to disable the built-in pointing device if a USB mouse is connected.

Posted by: Epobirs at February 15, 2014 08:09 PM (bPxS6)

407 402 Glad you're good Tami. Be well.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:10 PM (ojnk6)

408 No offense, BCochran1981. I am a little drunk right now. Dad's back from the hospital after his stroke and he sounds just like dad - up, with it, current, and as opinionated as they come.

Just like dad, and I'm celebrating in a quiet sort of way at Casa Outrage Outlet.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:10 PM (gmoEG)

409 You know all that grease that you get on the top of the stock, when making chicken noodle soup. The stuff they say to get rid of ? You'll make a friend for life by putting on top of your dog's dry food. You will see your reflection in the dog bowl. Dogs need some fat in their diet. C'mon they're wolves deep down.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 08:11 PM (Lx/zZ)

410 I'm guessing you're discussing the women's teams, The Dude. Yeah, our women's team has been on fire but I haven't caught one of their matches on TV at all! So now I'm worried that if I watch them, especially for the gold medal match, that I'll jinx them!

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 08:11 PM (vAnfs)

411 Ok, uninstalled it and rebooted. Seems to be ok now but it takes a little while to freak out after a reboot. We'll see.....

I'm still looking for a new laptop. I HATE this one!

Thanks everyone for you help!

Posted by: Tami at February 16, 2014 12:07 AM (bCEmE)

To disable the touchpad? Shouldn't have needed to uninstall anything, just either check the taskbar notification area next to the clock for an icon relating to the touchpad or look in control panel.

Posted by: [/i][/b]KG at February 15, 2014 08:11 PM (IPz9m)

412 Agitator I appreciate the advice. Was reading a piece on terminal ballistics by someone in the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department. Terminal ballistics on anything smaller than 30-06 were iffy at 200 yards, and a .300 Mag will be rougher on the shoulder. Planning on using 180 grain.

Someone mentioned the CMP up thread. I think the problem for me was you have to belong to one of their clubs. I don't have enough range time as it is...

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 11:07 PM (R+XDI)

Crank, I believe joining Project Appleseed fulfills the "club" requirement (and attending fulfills the "training" requirement.) We often have students with an eye on the CMP rifles...

Posted by: Steck at February 15, 2014 08:11 PM (5i94q)

413 Uh...oh. Why am I still able to move the point from the touchpad?

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 08:12 PM (bCEmE)

414 If it was liquid oil to start with, it will not clog drains. Posted by: cthulhu That might be true in your hot CA climate, certainly not true in colder climes, could really cause problems long term. I've always been told in IL def NOT a good idea.

Posted by: The Farmer, in a sarcastic mode at February 15, 2014 08:12 PM (9HFP4)

415 In the meantime: thanks for all of the good advice on the oil everyone. Glad to know I'll be saving $$$ by waiting for it to solidify, then tossing it with the garbage. Posted by: qdpsteve at February 15, 2014 11:04 PM (HVI5a) Restaurants and fast-food joints will generally have a special container out back where they dump their used cooking oil/grease. It's collected by a recycling company that may even pay for it. So chances are, if you asked nice, a nearby restaurant would let you dump the occasional gallon of fry grease in their bin.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 15, 2014 08:12 PM (yDmQD)

416 I tard. Good night Horde!

Posted by: ALH at February 15, 2014 08:12 PM (flh9u)

417 Tami, I thought the idea was to blow off the touchpad and use an externsl mouse only. Was this not correct?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:13 PM (ojnk6)

418 Whoa. Bob Dylan "Early Roman Kings". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxSIGuwcAUQ Dude is over 70 years old and he's still putting out balls to the wall songs like that. Here are the lyrics in case you want to follow along. http://tinyurl.com/leptwpq

Posted by: rickl at February 15, 2014 08:13 PM (sdi6R)

419 Mikey you & your dad enjoy your time. Love him like no tomorrow,

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2014 08:13 PM (HVff2)

420 Uh...oh. Why am I still able to move the point from the touchpad?

Posted by: Tami at February 16, 2014 12:12 AM (bCEmE)

Well, from what I can gather, you went into Device Manager and uninstalled something? *sigh* Just go to control panel, there is usually an icon there for the touchpad.

Posted by: [/i][/b]KG at February 15, 2014 08:14 PM (IPz9m)

421 417 Tami, I thought the idea was to blow off the touchpad and use an externsl mouse only. Was this not correct? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 16, 2014 12:13 AM (ojnk6) Yes...that's correct. I was just testing to make sure the touchpad was disabled. It doesn't appear that it is.

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 08:14 PM (bCEmE)

422 408 No offense, BCochran1981. I am a little drunk right now. Dad's back from the hospital after his stroke and he sounds just like dad - up, with it, current, and as opinionated as they come. Just like dad, and I'm celebrating in a quiet sort of way at Casa Outrage Outlet. Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 16, 2014 12:10 AM (gmoEG) None taken! And that's great news. Congrats!

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 08:14 PM (GEICT)

423 "we're gonna get our asses kicked so hard today against Canada in curling..."

I would have to stretch my imagination to near breaking point to envision the Vince Vaughn/Will Ferrell curling movie.

Nope; imagination survives "Stones of Ice" has been green-lighted. Going for more alcohol now.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:15 PM (gmoEG)

424 421 Is your external mouse working well?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:15 PM (ojnk6)

425 413 Uh...oh. Why am I still able to move the point from the touchpad? Posted by: Tami at February 16, 2014 12:12 AM (bCEmE) Hide posts from (bCEmE)

I'm guessing that you did not successfully disable the device....many times in Control Panel items, it's not enough to just do something, you have to hit "apply" as well.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:16 PM (T1005)

426

Posted by: andycanuck at February 16, 2014 12:11 AM (vAnfs)

men's which just started

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 08:16 PM (bStrg)

427 A fashion house that is pronounced as 'Road Arte'? Well, Rodarte could do better by living up to its name. How about bodywear with long blue-grey roads and dusky golden fields, coiling sinuously around natural human curves, drawing the eye through layers of breathtaking and unforeseen beauty. Sounds good to me.

Posted by: DemocracyRules at February 15, 2014 08:17 PM (U4Wxk)

428 have Gerstmann streaming Sudoku on one monitor, curling on another and a mug of beer

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 08:18 PM (bStrg)

429 Uh...oh. Why am I still able to move the point from the touchpad?

Touchpads can have USB mouse driver, and look like one to the OS. If you look under your USB trees - do you see a mouse installed other then you external one?

Posted by: Jean at February 15, 2014 08:18 PM (4JkHl)

430 Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 16, 2014 12:13 AM (HVff2)

Thanks; he and mom are in Florida; I'm in Michigan (curse this work stuff!) and I didn't have to launch. Would have if it was needed. It isn't but still the stuff I knew was coming is gathering on the horizon like it always does.

Save your time and savor your time; it all gets spent pretty fast when you last want it too.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:20 PM (gmoEG)

431

CC, I'd see if you could go shooting with someone who has a rifle in the calibers you are looking into.

Most guys who are into the shooting thing will be more than happy to help you out.

Contact any shooting ranges in your area, and they will either be willing to work with you, or guide you to someone who will.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 08:22 PM (KDUNf)

432 Posted by: DemocracyRules at February 16, 2014 12:17 AM (U4Wxk)

How about we make it more specific - base of either concrete gray or asphalt black with lines of white and yellow and random splotches for suicidal squirrels, skunks, possums and the ebony rubber streaks left by those trying to avoid said suicidal wildlife? Add a trim of deer, dog, and cat, and it is a true representation of the American road.

Said I was getting drunk.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:26 PM (gmoEG)

433 Damn that Russian Skipper.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 08:26 PM (1Wv7T)

434

C. Crank. The CZ-550 American is a great choice. Before the tragic canoe accident, I had a CZ-500 Mannlicher, somewhat an esoteric choice, but one I truly blended with.

The correct choice is the one that "fits" right when you shoulder it and operate the action. It's as personal a choice as is a pair of shoes.

I can suggest and recommend great mechanical accomplishments in the world of firearms. I can rate them according to relative quality, reputation and other factors.

But, I cannot tell you which one is "right" for you. Only you can do that.

I can solidly back the Howa 1500 rifles, anything by CZ, and for the money, it's hard to beat Savage's offerings. I can't vouch for the Ruger American, as I've no direct dealings with it. Ruger makes good stuff, though.

6.5x55 Swede will be harder to find than .30-'06. Same action length though. You won't go wrong with the '06, you'll just get a bit more recoil.

Among the recommendations down through this thread.....just find the rifle that makes you go "yeah", every time you draw a bead with it. Odds are, that'll be the one you get the best results with, too.

Don't skimp on the scope though. Not even a little bit. If you have to "suffer" in the budget, buy a good used rifle, to allow you the headroom to buy a truly superior scope.

Jim

Sunk New Dawn

Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at February 15, 2014 08:27 PM (vvk2F)

435 Speaking of clogger-dumps, i know this is TMI, but all the travelling i do was starting to take it's toll on my guts. I started drinking metamucil 2 times a day and damn! That stuff really works! I was on 11th floor in last hotel and i thought for sure the toilet wasn't gonna handle the load and i'd flood the place out. I must be getting old being so happy about massive dumps. Posted by: fastfreefall LMAO. My dr. recommended fiber and the first time I took the entire recommended dose, 3 times a day, all at once. That was fun and a learning experience! I'm bad at reading the directions. Hell, I don't until later. Anyone over 50, if you aren't taking fiber you should. A great life improvement. Is this the Smart Military Blog or the Smart Fiber Blog?

Posted by: The Farmer, in a sarcastic mode at February 15, 2014 08:31 PM (9HFP4)

436 I know a guy with a 6.5x55 Ruger that he built for his Wife and she never shoots it. He's been trying to sell it to me for a couple years. Trigger job, glass bedded...of course I wouldn't want to shoot an Elk in steep country with it.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 08:32 PM (1Wv7T)

437 Damn that Russian Skipper.
And Gilligan!

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 08:32 PM (vAnfs)

438 There is nothing in the control panel for the touchpad. And now....the control panel screen is hung up...."Control Panel (not responding)" Hard to do a hard boot. Oh and on reboot Vista decided to reinstall my mouse driver. sigh... DIE, VISTA, DIE YOU MOFO!!!

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 08:33 PM (bCEmE)

439 "6.5x55 Swede will be harder to find than .30-'06."

It will certainly be infinitely harder to find ammo for it on a random backwoods bait shop's ammo shelf. Or in an SHTF scenario.

There is a lot to be said for standardization.

In the 1990s, I helped a friend shoot some inherited half-century-old ought-six back stock of ammo. It did the job. Nicely. I doubt we would have been finding any ballistically meritorious but rare Swedish calibers sitting around.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 08:33 PM (gqT4g)

440 I think the internet died

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 08:33 PM (K8ws3)

441 435 Speaking of clogger-dumps, i know this is TMI, but all the travelling i do was starting to take it's toll on my guts. I started drinking metamucil 2 times a day and damn! That stuff really works! I was on 11th floor in last hotel and i thought for sure the toilet wasn't gonna handle the load and i'd flood the place out. I must be getting old being so happy about massive dumps.
Posted by: fastfreefall

LMAO. My dr. recommended fiber and the first time I took the entire recommended dose, 3 times a day, all at once. That was fun and a learning experience! I'm bad at reading the directions. Hell, I don't until later.

Anyone over 50, if you aren't taking fiber you should. A great life improvement.

Is this the Smart Military Blog or the Smart Fiber Blog?
Posted by: The Farmer, in a sarcastic mode at February 16, 2014 12:31 AM (9HFP4) Hide posts from (9HFP4)

Ask Gingy!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:34 PM (T1005)

442 What a rather peaceful ONT. Must have been a lot of tube cleaning yesterday.

Posted by: roto-anonymous at February 15, 2014 08:34 PM (Lx/zZ)

443 why do you hate me so/eek eek

Posted by: tami's mouse at February 15, 2014 08:34 PM (vAnfs)

444 435 I told a friend of mine who is right at 50, about the fiber I had been taking for 10 years, but one spoonful at a time over the course of a morning in coffee. He had been having trouble, and bought capsules and took 3 at once. Results? Kaboom!!!

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:35 PM (ojnk6)

445 Better than having to use the "dreaded apparatus".

Posted by: jerry seinfeld at February 15, 2014 08:37 PM (vAnfs)

446 438 There is nothing in the control panel for the touchpad. And now....the control panel screen is hung up...."Control Panel (not responding)"

Hard to do a hard boot. Oh and on reboot Vista decided to reinstall my mouse driver. sigh...

DIE, VISTA, DIE YOU MOFO!!!

Posted by: Tami at February 16, 2014 12:33 AM (bCEmE) Hide posts from (bCEmE)

If you can make it to the device manager, you should expand the "mice and other point devices" then right-click on the touchpad. Disable should be one of the options.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:37 PM (T1005)

447 Thanks all....had enough of this for tonight. I'm going to bed. I'll take any recs for a new laptop. I know NDH's vote is for Dell. Anyone else? Do not need a gaming machine and don't really want to drop $1k for one. I'll read in the am. Thanks again!

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 15, 2014 08:39 PM (bCEmE)

448 DIE, VISTA, DIE YOU MOFO!!! Posted by: Tami at February 16, 2014 12:33 AM (bCEmE) I had a laptop with XP that was giving me grief. I used my desktop to download an image file of Kubuntu Linux, and burn it to a DVD (or was it a CD?). Loaded that into the laptop, after I formatted the hard drive, and it booted off the Cd and installed Linux first go. The machine ran fine with Linux, and I had no problem getting used to it at all. If I could do it, you can.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 15, 2014 08:39 PM (yDmQD)

449 Ask Gingy!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 12:34 AM (T1005)

Run while you still can.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 08:39 PM (KDUNf)

450 Better than having to use the "dreaded apparatus". Wet and Wild, Jerry!

Posted by: Cosmo Kramer at February 15, 2014 08:39 PM (1Wv7T)

451 438 There is probably a mouse driver in you BIOS, which I would recommend you stay far away from. CTH is correct, there ought to be a simple option to disable the touchpad.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:41 PM (ojnk6)

452 449 Ask Gingy!
Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 12:34 AM (T1005)

Run while you still can. Posted by: PMRich at February 16, 2014 12:39 AM (KDUNf) Hide posts from (KDUNf)

Why? She fields well-meaning fiber questions all the time.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:42 PM (T1005)

453 Jean, I'm in Ohio but no rifle hunting here, will be using it in Mountain West.

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at February 15, 2014 08:42 PM (R+XDI)

454 BOSCO!

Posted by: Mrs. Peterson at February 15, 2014 08:43 PM (1Wv7T)

455 I was told that fresh fruit in the morning flushes out a lot of toxins from the body. Fruit tends to have either sugar or acids or both. And it restores some of what you're missing. Since I tend to live a moron lifestyle, that's a good thing.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 08:43 PM (Lx/zZ)

456 "The machine ran fine with Linux, and I had no problem getting used to it at all. If I could do it, you can."

Linux Mint.

I've run umpteen different distributions of Linux over the years.

I have very little tolerance for operating systems which require me to manually probe for, and configure, devices from the command line, which is how Linux has traditionally worked.

There is something to be said for one that boots immediately and perfectly to a desktop on random hardware. The last time I tried that, the ONLY thing I had to do to get the machine functional was to select one of the wireless networks which Mint had found, and type in a key. That was it.

Everything else, smooth as silk autosensed and autoconfigured.

And many fewer security hassles.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 08:45 PM (gqT4g)

457 "DIE, VISTA, DIE YOU MOFO!!"

That goes without saying.

"Good morning - DIE VISTA!"

"Good morning; there's bagels in the break room - DIE VISTA!"

"Hey, thanks - DIE VISTA!"

I was happy when that computer died.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:45 PM (gmoEG)

458 455 I was told that fresh fruit in the morning flushes out a lot of toxins from the body.

Fruit tends to have either sugar or acids or both.

And it restores some of what you're missing.

Since I tend to live a moron lifestyle, that's a good thing. Posted by: seamrog at February 16, 2014 12:43 AM (Lx/zZ) Hide posts from (Lx/zZ)

I was sort of missing my doggeh from when I was a kid. When you say that it restores "some", does that mean I'd get more happy memories or would it smell like she did after a rain?

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:46 PM (T1005)

459 455 A proper Moron lifestyle includes Valu-rite and pudding as, I understand it, but mentions nothing about fruit and fiber and stuff. Did I miss a meeting or something?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:46 PM (ojnk6)

460

Why? She fields well-meaning fiber questions all the time.

IIRC, she deals with a different kind of fiber.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 08:47 PM (KDUNf)

461 "Jean, I'm in Ohio but no rifle hunting here, will be using it in Mountain West."

Give careful thought to ballistic drop and wind sensitivity.

The ranges can be considerable compared to the Midwest hunting experience.

"You want me to sight in WHERE?"

Also, go to elk school with experienced elk hunters before trying it oneself. Those things are not just deer-plus-plus.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 08:48 PM (gqT4g)

462 Drop some grapefruit on a stomach that overnight was full of beer and tacos. You'll understand Pompei.

Posted by: seamrog at February 15, 2014 08:49 PM (Lx/zZ)

463 459 455
A proper Moron lifestyle includes Valu-rite and pudding as, I understand it, but mentions nothing about fruit and fiber and stuff. Did I miss a meeting or something?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 16, 2014 12:46 AM (ojnk6)

Yeah, it was the meeting where AOSHQ decided that it was teh awesome to love GOPe and affirmative action.

Posted by: Jon in TX at February 15, 2014 08:50 PM (K8ws3)

464 462 Drop some grapefruit on a stomach that overnight was full of beer and tacos.

You'll understand Pompei.
Posted by: seamrog at February 16, 2014 12:49 AM (Lx/zZ) Hide posts from (Lx/zZ)

Well, you did say "flushes out a lot of toxins".

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:51 PM (T1005)

465

Garret. If you don't buy that Ruger 6.5x55....... do a righteous, and hook a Moron up, willya?

Jim

Sunk New Dawn

Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at February 15, 2014 08:51 PM (vvk2F)

466 463 Wow, so Romney is totes cool and endorsed for a 3rd try at the big prize. Who knew?

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 08:52 PM (ojnk6)

467 The ranges can be considerable compared to the Midwest hunting experience. No shit. 250 yards is a chip shot out here.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 08:54 PM (1Wv7T)

468 Posted by: seamrog at February 16, 2014 12:49 AM (Lx/zZ

For best effect, be an eleven-year-old and drop the full unpeeled grapefruit on the stomach of the unsuspecting. Make sure the grapefruit is about 2 feet up over the stomach before dropping - laughs, fun, and frolics will ensue.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 08:56 PM (gmoEG)

469 I'll get the details from him (model, work done, price, etc.) and let you know. He also has a bunch of nice pre-64 Winchesters, too.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 08:56 PM (1Wv7T)

470 5 Will SOMEBODY go and get the others?

K, hope it's not too late

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsg8JccRZCw

Posted by: bill-o at February 15, 2014 08:58 PM (AWwDY)

471 Anyone catch david frum's twitter comment about most gunowners being lousy gun owners? What a douchebag. Speaking of guns, i inherited a .257 Roberts from ol' lady's grandpa. It shoots crazy straight and easy at 300m. Alas, ammo is damn near impossible to find for it.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 08:58 PM (Tz35j)

472 The sidebar now has a link to some welcome Remington news

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 08:58 PM (T1005)

473 118 108 Rice that tastes like Kate Upton would be great too! ===== Sooooo . . . fish? (Ducks, runs.)

Posted by: RoyalOil at February 15, 2014 09:00 PM (VjL9S)

474 Suddenly, there I was, again, at Ace's Place. You wouldn't believe what I had to go through to get here, and I'll probably have to skip quick. Remember, friends, we will look back on this and laugh someday. Instead of just cackling maniacally which is all we can do now.

Posted by: mindful webworker in all the old familiar places at February 15, 2014 09:00 PM (WQhht)

475 472 That is hilarious. Pretty much what we all expected. The sad thing is the poor dumb bastards who worked in NY. Hopefully they can transfer.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 09:03 PM (TGgNi)

476 474 Suddenly, there I was, again, at Ace's Place. You wouldn't believe what I had to go through to get here, and I'll probably have to skip quick.

Remember, friends, we will look back on this and laugh someday.

Instead of just cackling maniacally which is all we can do now. Posted by: mindful webworker in all the old familiar places at February 16, 2014 01:00 AM (WQhht) Hide posts from (WQhht)

C'mon in and sit a spell.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:03 PM (T1005)

477 G'evening Horde. Watched Galaxy Quest for the first time tonight ... was quite entertained.

Couldn't help but notice that they decided to unloose the female lead's sex appeal in the last quarter ...

Posted by: ConservativeMonster at February 15, 2014 09:05 PM (AjiwO)

478 477 Yes, they unleashed her krakens.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 09:06 PM (TGgNi)

479

The .257 Roberts is perhaps the perfect coyote and whitetail gun. Even good on mulies, and the right bullet and shooter make for good elk medicine.

Black Hills ammo makes some spectacular ammo, including the .257 Roberts. Get you some.

That said, the 6.5x55 Swede goes just that extra bit more, in terms of range and versatility. Neither is a bad choice. Oddly, the 6.5x55 Swede isn't all that hard to find in commercial loadings, either. It's nowhere near an "exotic", and is in fact, in rather common supply in most non Wal Mart emporiums.

And, Garrett? Thanks, mate. If that Ruger is a Mk. 1, with the tang safety, I"m interested. If it's a Mk. II with the faux "Pre '64 Win, 3 position safety" mounted on the receiver, rather than the bolt-shroud where God and Winchester ordained..... I'll respectfully pass.

And if it's a tang-safety RSI Mannlicher...... I'll swoon.

Jim

Sunk New Dawn

Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at February 15, 2014 09:06 PM (vvk2F)

480 Of course, nothing beats the beatings applied by two nieces - 5 and 6 - on any given morning over Thanksgiving week when they get up at the crack of 'oh-my-god-there-is-actually-an-hour-for-this' and start using your body as a trampoline while giggling and saying 'g'morning uncle mike' and giggling some more.

And you know - nothing really would have to pull up its socks and get to work to beat being woken up by that much love.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:06 PM (gmoEG)

481

Posted by: ConservativeMonster at February 16, 2014 01:05 AM (AjiwO)

watch it again in Thermian

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:07 PM (bStrg)

482 475 472
That is hilarious. Pretty much what we all expected.

The sad thing is the poor dumb bastards who worked in NY. Hopefully they can transfer.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2014 01:03 AM (TGgNi) Hide posts from (TGgNi)

I seriously doubt any of the Remington guys voted for people who supported the SAFE Act, so I wouldn't call 'em dumb. But, yeah, I hope they can transfer, too....'cause if TSHTF, one side's going to have a whole lot of Occupy fuckwits, and the other will have all the professional gunsmiths.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:08 PM (T1005)

483 ConservativeMonster, lucky you. I found it grew on me with repeated viewings. Guy is me.

Posted by: mindful webworker, by Gopthar's Hammer! at February 15, 2014 09:09 PM (Pm4tN)

484 4 hours later and Target still hasn't sent me my itunes code

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:12 PM (bStrg)

485 483 ConservativeMonster, lucky you. I found it grew on me with repeated viewings. Guy is me. Posted by: mindful webworker, by Gopthar's Hammer! at February 16, 2014 01:09 AM (Pm4tN) Hide posts from (Pm4tN)

I've owned it for a couple of years, based on a friend's recommendation....and never watched it.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:13 PM (T1005)

486 482 While you may well be right, I think you over estimate people's ability to think out their voting decisions. A lot of people just pull the lever (are there still lever based voting machines?) rather than carefully consider how their choice may affect their jobs. I mean, President Obama was elected, twice.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 09:13 PM (TGgNi)

487 I've owned it for a couple of years, based on a friend's recommendation....and never watched it.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:13 AM (T1005)

seriously, watch it again with the Thermian soundtrack

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:13 PM (bStrg)

488 484 4 hours later and Target still hasn't sent me my itunes code
Posted by: The Dude at February 16, 2014 01:12 AM (bStrg) Hide posts from (bStrg)

*Sniffs* And they call that instant gratification? Harumph!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:14 PM (T1005)

489 483 Mmmmm, Guy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 09:14 PM (TGgNi)

490 Nice ONT, NDH! I'd forgotten how hot Rebecca De Mornay was.

Hiya 'Rons n' 'Ettes. Tonight was the first night I can remember getting home before midnight on a Saturday night at work. It's kinda nice.

Posted by: DamnDirtyRINO at February 15, 2014 09:14 PM (m0h0I)

491 And then there is sitting on the couch with them - upside down - because proper people must do that from time-to-time to get everything in them back into balance.

That's what I told them.

They just liked an excuse to sit upside down. They'll learn how necessary it is after they get over learning self consciousness and getting over that handicap. Sitting upside down lets all of thoughts that had settled into the bottom of your head work their way back to the top. So you get ideas, and plans, and new things to do.

I think I learned that Eloise. She was a professional six-year-old. She wrote a book and all.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:15 PM (gmoEG)

492 487 I've owned it for a couple of years, based on a friend's recommendation....and never watched it.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:13 AM (T1005)

seriously, watch it again with the Thermian soundtrack
Posted by: The Dude at February 16, 2014 01:13 AM (bStrg) Hide posts from (bStrg)

Would you recommend watching it for the very first time in Thermian?

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:15 PM (T1005)

493 that ham that Deen is holding looks like a giant vagina

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:15 PM (bStrg)

494 C'mon in and sit a spell. -cthulhu Alas, dear tentacular one, despite the warm invitation, passing through is all I get. Now to sleep, with dreams of a miraculous alternate-universe computer with an OS where everything smooth as silk autosensed and autoconfigured. And rural broadband. Good night, Gracies.

Posted by: mindful webworker - the 1st 100 years are the hardest at February 15, 2014 09:15 PM (X66C/)

495 Would you recommend watching it for the very first time in Thermian?

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:15 AM (T1005)

nah, it's relegated to a second viewing as though it's really cool, it will draw you out of the actual flick

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:16 PM (bStrg)

496

What's "thermian"? Oh.. if you've never seen Galaxy Quest? Watch it. Watch it soon.

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 09:17 PM (9gNQd)

497 And when you are sick your bedspread can become mountains and a sea and other lands. You just need to think about that.

I learned that from a Robert Louis Stevenson. I think he was still a professional six-year-old even if he did go and do grown-up things.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:19 PM (gmoEG)

498 What's "thermian"? Oh.. if you've never seen Galaxy Quest? Watch it. Watch it soon.

Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 01:17 AM (9gNQd)

Thermian is the language that aliens use. They seriously made a full blown language for the flick

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:19 PM (bStrg)

499 I was over at Go Fug Yourself enjoying witty fashion commentary and the truly hilarious Downton Abbey episode recaps when I came across a photo of Prince Harry in a tux, speaking at some function, and realized he has somehow gone from homely ginger goofball to seriously effing hot. There were also photos of him and William piling sandbags in a flood, muddy and stained after polo, in a perfectly tailored blue business suit, petting a dog... dayum. Maybe there's some hope for Rupert Grint yet.

Posted by: Gem at February 15, 2014 09:19 PM (zw+pb)

500 ah, squeaky clean and smelling like lavender (I don't pick the soap) can't wait for tomorrow's shoot hope the AR doesn't blow up

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:20 PM (At8tV)

501 486 482
While you may well be right, I think you over estimate people's ability to think out their voting decisions. A lot of people just pull the lever (are there still lever based voting machines?) rather than carefully consider how their choice may affect their jobs.

I mean, President Obama was elected, twice.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 16, 2014 01:13 AM (TGgNi) Hide posts from (TGgNi)

If they did vote for those nincompoops, they deserve any misfortune they encounter.

I doubt there are any lever-based voting machines left....hell, there were hardly any pull-arm mechanical slot-machines when I was last in Vegas, and there are probably none today.

Incidentally, I once worked with a relation -- I think grand-niece -- of the guy who invented the slot machine.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:20 PM (T1005)

502 "I told my friend that I will give him $$ when I win but I have to start playing to have a chance."

Remember, you can't lose if you don't play!

Posted by: bill-o at February 15, 2014 09:20 PM (AWwDY)

503 Thermian is the language that aliens use. They seriously made a full blown language for the flick

Posted by: The Dude at February 16, 2014 01:19 AM

Ah, I see. Thanks.

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 09:21 PM (9gNQd)

504 Pencils and pens make very nice rocket ships. And the rings in your binder make a nice passenger terminal for a spaceport. Right at your desk you have an adventure in your hands if you just let it begin.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:22 PM (gmoEG)

505 Hey, otho -- how're you doin'?

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:22 PM (T1005)

506 Galaxy Quest is free on Amazon Prime right now, btw. Just watched it the other day and it holds up. Tony Shoulub and Alan Rickman are great. The whole cast is, actually.

Posted by: Gem at February 15, 2014 09:23 PM (zw+pb)

507 An Empire can be found in a snowbank; you just have to expand yourself to think down that far.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:24 PM (gmoEG)

508

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:22 AM

Hey, C-rock. Doing ok. Been bummed about J for awhile and it kept me quiet for awhile. But, it's fine. Been doing other things. How's life in sunny Cali?

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 09:24 PM (9gNQd)

509 500 ah, squeaky clean and smelling like lavender (I don't pick the soap)

can't wait for tomorrow's shoot

hope the AR doesn't blow up Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:20 AM (At8tV) Hide posts from (At8tV)

Well, when you see the reaction you get when you smell like lavender and cordite, I hope you'll think it was worth it. And "cracked upper"? WTF? I know, I know....I'll wait for the gun thread.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:25 PM (T1005)

510 ..."By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Warvan,"...

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at February 15, 2014 09:25 PM (GEICT)

511 Venezuela Heading Down the Same Road that Other Socialist Utopias Have The common refrain from socialists and fanciers of Communism, when confronted with inevitable decent into tyranny and oppression that Communist and far Left socialist states suffer, is that it just wasnÂ’t done Â“properly.Â” Yet the reason that these states fall into tyranny and oppression is because they are Â“done rightÂ” Â— Tyranny and oppression are the natural result of those policies. More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=5015

Posted by: The Political Hat at February 15, 2014 09:27 PM (AymDN)

512 You are in California, right? Or, is my brane in erorr?

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 09:28 PM (9gNQd)

513 Miss anything interesting in the first 500+ comments?

Posted by: The Political Hat at February 15, 2014 09:28 PM (AymDN)

514 508 Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:22 AM

Hey, C-rock. Doing ok. Been bummed about J for awhile and it kept me quiet for awhile. But, it's fine. Been doing other things. How's life in sunny Cali? Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 01:24 AM (9gNQd) Hide posts from (9gNQd)

It's ok. Just last night I discovered/decided that I need to step back a bit and deal with myself 'cause I've been OCD to the point of obnoxiousness/self-damage. But you were there that night and I've been worried about you.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:28 PM (T1005)

515 "Hey guys, they're telling me the engines can't take it (tech falls off the catwalk behind him, on fire) and we might blow up. So. You know, just FYI."

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2014 09:29 PM (TGgNi)

516 509 And "cracked upper"? WTF? yeah, the forward assist bar broke off and got trapped by the bolt assembly cracked the upper where the rear connecting pin goes which is weird since that is the thickest part of the upper so got a new upper and while I was switching everything out, I got a shiny new 13" daniels defense free floating rail for GEAR!!! of course

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:30 PM (At8tV)

517 512 You are in California, right? Or, is my brane in erorr? Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 01:28 AM (9gNQd) Hide posts from (9gNQd)

Your brane is not in erorr -- may your clade prosper.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:30 PM (T1005)

518 516 let me get a picture brb

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:31 PM (At8tV)

519 513Â Miss anything interesting in the first 500+ comments ---------- Multiple commentors noted the ham above looks like a vagina. And some good gun advice n discussion

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 09:31 PM (Tz35j)

520 I remember one day when I was younger and much more serious; I was sitting on my porch reading and a six-year-old neighbor came over. I put down the book to talk of very important things and then hunt for 'pillbugs' in the shrubbery.

Books can always wait, but six-year-old's and 'pillbugs' - neither of them wait for any man. The hunt must be taken on when the call is fresh. The magic will escape as it always escapes, but that is how you catch a glimpse and a sniff of it.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:32 PM (gmoEG)

521 hope Bode's time holds up and gets the Gold

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:32 PM (bStrg)

522 let me get a picture Wait! I see an opportunity here.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 09:32 PM (U9pHB)

523 513 Miss anything interesting in the first 500+ comments? Hamgina. Well, it made me laugh.

Posted by: Gem at February 15, 2014 09:32 PM (zw+pb)

524 516 509 And "cracked upper"? WTF?

yeah, the forward assist bar broke off and got trapped by the bolt assembly
cracked the upper where the rear connecting pin goes which is weird since that is the thickest part of the upper

so got a new upper and while I was switching everything out, I got a shiny new 13" daniels defense free floating rail

for GEAR!!! of course Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:30 AM (At8tV) Hide posts from (At8tV)

Er.....pics or it didn't happen?

Being non-military in Califuckandbonya, I don't have any practical experience with guns.....but I'm quite willing to learn once I escape from this nuthouse!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:33 PM (T1005)

525 so yeah, Bode Miller should get Gold or at the least silver in the Super G

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 09:35 PM (bStrg)

526 http://tinypic.com/r/rlddlh/8 here it is look by the forward assist

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:37 PM (At8tV)

527 Like that video of little Kayden in the rain.

It takes a lot of work for those approaching 50 years to see wonder about us and revel in that. I work at it, and fail mostly, but sometimes I still remember the 'pillbugs' and go looking for them. When I find them, I find something else. Something real precious.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:38 PM (gmoEG)

528 It's ok. Just last night I discovered/decided that I need to step back a bit and deal with myself 'cause I've been OCD to the point of obnoxiousness/self-damage. But you were there that night and I've been worried about you.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:28 AM

Really? I hope you mean hitting the turps too much and nothing more serious. Obnoxious? Vous? Never. Well, maybe a little. But that's part of your charm! Kidding, dude. Yeah, it was a bad night. Frustrating. I only knew him to talk to on occasion here. I can't imagine what it was like for you guys who knew him to actually speak to, in the real world. Hope you're ok. It was out of your hands. Same with Chi.

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 09:40 PM (9gNQd)

529 526 ncj The crack looks severe. I bet the company was quite interested in this particular failure mode.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 09:40 PM (FlRtG)

530 Navycopjoe! Holy shit bro! That shit looks bad. Stay safe man.

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 09:41 PM (Tz35j)

531 526 http://tinypic.com/r/rlddlh/8

here it is
look by the forward assist Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:37 AM (At8tV) Hide posts from (At8tV)

I'm thinking that the far right looks like some significant FAIL. Don't know the names for things, though.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:42 PM (T1005)

532 529 The crack looks severe the guys at the shop have never seen one like that I gave them the upper to show on their WTF section of facebook

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:42 PM (At8tV)

533

.....but I'm quite willing to learn once I escape from this nuthouse!

They'll be lining up to take you out shooting.

Now that would be a good MoMe

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 09:43 PM (KDUNf)

534 the new improved boomstick http://tinypic.com/r/240x1t5/8

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:45 PM (At8tV)

535 BTW - nothing in #527 is an endorsement of any politics. The first to think so may be with my hearty kick and shove consigned to the lowest level of whatever spiritual sewer of damnation that is currently accepting.

#527 was me being drunk and remembering very good moments and how much more valuable those moments were to me than other moments; and sharing those moments as they were and not as an endorsement for any thing else.

*Arrr* I'm mean, that I am; not one of you scurvy rats say I am a sentimental sap! I'm mean! *Arrr*

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 15, 2014 09:46 PM (gmoEG)

536 see, I have to arm up for when you evil republiKKKans take over

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:46 PM (At8tV)

537 NCJ, i reread your comment about getting a new upper so you're not shooting the cracked one, is that right?

Posted by: fastfreefall at February 15, 2014 09:48 PM (Tz35j)

538 535 Enjoy reading this after said event. Been there, done that, and it's alternately amusing and horrifying..

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at February 15, 2014 09:49 PM (ojnk6)

539 528 It's ok. Just last night I discovered/decided that I need to step back a bit and deal with myself 'cause I've been OCD to the point of obnoxiousness/self-damage. But you were there that night and I've been worried about you.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:28 AM

Really? I hope you mean hitting the turps too much and nothing more serious. Obnoxious? Vous? Never. Well, maybe a little. But that's part of your charm! Kidding, dude. Yeah, it was a bad night. Frustrating. I only knew him to talk to on occasion here. I can't imagine what it was like for you guys who knew him to actually speak to, in the real world. Hope you're ok. It was out of your hands. Same with Chi. Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 01:40 AM (9gNQd) Hide posts from (9gNQd)

Yeah, well....in between, we brought the obit and memorial space back for the Horde, the family found my butt in meatspace, his sister asked and I showed her where it happened, and she has graciously allowed Morons to post on their guestbook using (family-friendly-versions-of) nics. And it's screwed-up my appreciation for 19th-century English light opera.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:50 PM (T1005)

540 "the new improved boomstick" Very nice. The optics look expensive.

Posted by: Arbalest at February 15, 2014 09:51 PM (FlRtG)

541 ncj, Thought you were getting a handgun? When did the AR come into play? Evening all. If anyone's hungry I have a metric shit ton of wings, cheese potatoes and hot sausage leftover.

Posted by: RWC at February 15, 2014 09:51 PM (Jq7Ju)

542 535 BTW - nothing in #527 is an endorsement of any politics. The first to think so may be with my hearty kick and shove consigned to the lowest level of whatever spiritual sewer of damnation that is currently accepting.

#527 was me being drunk and remembering very good moments and how much more valuable those moments were to me than other moments; and sharing those moments as they were and not as an endorsement for any thing else.

*Arrr* I'm mean, that I am; not one of you scurvy rats say I am a sentimental sap! I'm mean! *Arrr*
Posted by: Mikey NTH - Wrathful Grapes and Contemptuous Celery in the Produce Department! at February 16, 2014 01:46 AM (gmoEG) Hide posts from (gmoEG)

*manly punch to arm*

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:52 PM (T1005)

543 439 of course not I like my fingers and face that is the definition of catastrophic failure

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:53 PM (At8tV)

544 "see, I have to arm up for when you evil republiKKKans take over"

When we do, it will all be about the tactical retreat to CONUS.

Hawai'i will be sacrificed as a jump ball for the Japanese and Chicoms to fight over as a necessary temporary distraction, Senkakus style. As will Guam.

We'll sell Alaska to Canada for a fair return on the initial investment of the purchase from the Russians.

Then later on, forcibly annex Canada.

After that we will dust off the real long range master plan.

The islands will be taken back eventually, have no fear. Bwahahahaha!

Posted by: torquewrench at February 15, 2014 09:53 PM (gqT4g)

545 540 nah, its a aimpoint...only 250 for the scope and laser green laser....the cats love it

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:54 PM (At8tV)

546 541 always had ARs we went to shoot sunday and noticed during the function test before we left that the bolt was jammed back I was too lazy to play with it during the week

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:55 PM (At8tV)

547 543 439 of course not
I like my fingers and face

that is the definition of catastrophic failure Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:53 AM (At8tV) Hide posts from (At8tV)

Was it the thing on the right-hand side?

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 09:56 PM (T1005)

548 541 wings, cheese potatoes and hot sausage leftover. ****opens usb port****

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:56 PM (At8tV)

549 Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:56 AM (At8tV) In the pipe.

Posted by: RWC at February 15, 2014 09:58 PM (Jq7Ju)

550 547 Was it the thing on the right-hand side? yep uppers are billet machined from a solid piece a crack renders the whole thing dead plus the upper contains the explosion from the shooting process a shot from that could cause the back of the gun to explode

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 09:59 PM (At8tV)

551 Will Venezuela do a Honduras ? - and if it does, will the US side with the commie again? Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 15, 2014 10:35 PM (30eLQ) I'm still amazed that people refer to the legitimate removal of Zelaya as a coup. I remember when Paraguay removed it's President legitimately, the usual suspects were ranting about "right wing coups"

Posted by: The Impeaching Hat at February 15, 2014 10:00 PM (AymDN)

552 550 547 Was it the thing on the right-hand side?

yep

uppers are billet machined from a solid piece
a crack renders the whole thing dead

plus the upper contains the explosion from the shooting process

a shot from that could cause the back of the gun to explode Posted by: navycopjoe at February 16, 2014 01:59 AM (At8tV) Hide posts from (At8tV)

Dude, I saw that and figured it had to be a photographic artifact and went back over the whole rest of the pic again to find the "crack". That's not a "crack", that is a "FAIL".

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 10:01 PM (T1005)

553 Glad you found that with a function test.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 10:04 PM (KDUNf)

554 John Henson passed away :/

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 10:04 PM (bStrg)

555 552 yeah i'll post it on the gun thread and see if anyone has ever seen that also the stamp on the receiver was a C normally the cmc milspecs have a keyhole

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 10:04 PM (At8tV)

556 553 Glad you found that with a function test. same here force of habit from the navy good to see I learned a skill besides swearing and whore chasing

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 10:06 PM (At8tV)

557 554 John Henson passed away :/ jim's son?

Posted by: navycopjoe at February 15, 2014 10:07 PM (At8tV)

558 Yeah, well....in between, we brought the obit and memorial space back for the Horde, the family found my butt in meatspace, his sister asked and I showed her where it happened, and she has graciously allowed Morons to post on their guestbook using (family-friendly-versions-of) nics. And it's screwed-up my appreciation for 19th-century English light opera.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 01:50 AM

Oh, ok. That was nice of them. Is there a link handy? I should check it out. No problem if it's a whole to do, or whatever. I tried to ring him the earlier time stuff was going on, but it was always busy, so I figured he had plenty of nice people chatting. That night though, not reachable, unfortunately. I don't get the English light opera reference. But, there's quite a lot I don't get.

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 10:10 PM (9gNQd)

559 yeah, heart attack http://fxn.ws/1jI3SBA

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 10:10 PM (bStrg)

560 I became curious about Henson's brother, Brian, who was always more active in the family business. He's still around and married Mia Sara in 2010.

Posted by: Epobirs at February 15, 2014 10:28 PM (bPxS6)

561 3 skills from the Navy? One ahead of me.

Posted by: PMRich at February 15, 2014 10:30 PM (KDUNf)

562 Evening, nightwalkers. Why must plows constantly go by, sealing up the driveway with ice boulders, when it's not snowing?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at February 15, 2014 10:41 PM (yVuha)

563 Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 02:10 AM (9gNQd) Hide posts from (9gNQd)

OK -- I posted a link to the obit here: http://tinyurl.com/p6zxb97 . You already know the sister found me off the police report. After I showed her some things, she found this by herself and thinks that my concerns about the website being found accidentally by some 9-year-old protogeek cousin were completely overdone....but IMHO, the other cautions do apply. If you use a particular junk gmail account, the sister won't waste any time to write thank-yous or anything -- and that's x998b5d16....you are, of course, welcome to use an actual name and actual email, or even your own preferred bogus email (???), if you wish. The sister is the only one who sees the emails that the site requires.

She has been remarkably accepting of our weird little world here, but she's also the gatekeeper for the family and moderates the comments before they're visible. And she knows how to get ahold of me in case I need to let anyone know that something crossed a line.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 10:44 PM (T1005)

564 559 yeah, heart attack http://fxn.ws/1jI3SBA
Posted by: The Dude at February 16, 2014 02:10 AM (bStrg) Hide posts from (bStrg)

Damn. He died at 48, his dad at 53.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 10:46 PM (T1005)

565 4 hours later and Target still hasn't sent me my itunes code
The Russian mob is still checking out your credit rating to see if your number is worth stealing.

Posted by: jerry seinfeld at February 15, 2014 10:46 PM (vAnfs)

566 The Russian mob is still checking out your credit rating to see if your number is worth stealing.

Posted by: jerry seinfeld at February 16, 2014 02:46 AM (vAnfs)

russian hackers can have my credit card for Katie Uhlaender's phone number

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 10:49 PM (bStrg)

567 562 Evening, nightwalkers.

Why must plows constantly go by, sealing up the driveway with ice boulders, when it's not snowing? Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at February 16, 2014 02:41 AM (yVuha) Hide posts from (yVuha)

It is their nature.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 10:51 PM (T1005)

568

A Fox News poll finds that 64% of Americans say Obamacare would have never passed if citizens knew back in 2009 what they know now about the law.

Interestingly, the somber sentiment garnered majorities from Republicans (74%), independents (68%), and Democrats (54%), who say the unpopular health care program would not have passed.

The poll also found that just 9% of Americans believe their family is better off under Obamacare.

Posted by: Nancy Pelosi's good twin (Star Trek "The Enemy Within") at February 15, 2014 10:57 PM (e8kgV)

569 Doh! Old sock on.

Then later on, forcibly annex Canada.
You wish.
BTW, you might note that alot of continental U.S. zoos happen to hold polar bears. Now I'm not saying that Canada has a polar bear nuke programme or anything but "The woods are lovely, dark and deep..."
Bwahahahaha!!!

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 10:57 PM (vAnfs)

570 these 6:30 start times for Men's Hockey fucking blows

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 10:59 PM (bStrg)

571 A Fox News poll finds that 64% of Americans say Obamacare would have never passed if citizens knew back in 2009 what they know now about the law. That could hold true for about 95% of all the laws passed in this country.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at February 15, 2014 10:59 PM (yVuha)

572 The disgraced chef's cookbook has been dropped by its publisher, despite the book currently being the No. 1 seller on Amazon.com.

Ballantine Books announced Friday publication has been canceled for 'Paula Deen's New Testament: 250 Favorite Recipes, All Lightened Up'.

... and they wonder why publishing is dying ...

Posted by: Nancy Pelosi's evil twin (Star Trek at February 15, 2014 10:59 PM (e8kgV)

573 OK -- I posted a link to the obit here: http://tinyurl.com/p6zxb97 . You already know the sister found me off the police report. After I showed her some things, she found this by herself and thinks that my concerns about the website being found accidentally by some 9-year-old protogeek cousin were completely overdone....but IMHO, the other cautions do apply. If you use a particular junk gmail account, the sister won't waste any time to write thank-yous or anything -- and that's x998b5d16....you are, of course, welcome to use an actual name and actual email, or even your own preferred bogus email (???), if you wish. The sister is the only one who sees the emails that the site requires.

She has been remarkably accepting of our weird little world here, but she's also the gatekeeper for the family and moderates the comments before they're visible. And she knows how to get ahold of me in case I need to let anyone know that something crossed a line.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 02:44 AM

Ok, thanks. Understood on the that stuff. Damn. Too young.

Posted by: otho at February 15, 2014 11:05 PM (9gNQd)

574 Luckily, for Sunday at least, Canada versus the Finns is on at noon Eastern.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 15, 2014 11:06 PM (vAnfs)

575 through me a bone!

Posted by: curl at February 15, 2014 11:08 PM (rrAA4)

576 575 through me a bone!

Posted by: curl at February 16, 2014 03:08 AM (rrAA4)

====

Now that is an interesting homonym dissonance. One wonders if you meant it that way or not.

Posted by: just don't understand why it isn't working for me -- Hey, that's my picture !!! at February 15, 2014 11:13 PM (PlzOe)

577 seriously, will suck dick for Katie Uhlaender's phone number

Posted by: The Dude at February 15, 2014 11:14 PM (bStrg)

578 Then later on, forcibly annex Canada. You wish. BTW, you might note that alot of continental U.S. zoos happen to hold polar bears. Now I'm not saying that Canada has a polar bear nuke programme or anything but "The woods are lovely, dark and deep..." Bwahahahaha!!! Posted by: andycanuck at February 16, 2014 02:57 AM (vAnfs) Can't we just gang up on Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Posted by: The Ganging Hat at February 15, 2014 11:15 PM (AymDN)

579 #568

And how many idiots whose only qualification to vote is having a heartbeat for 18 years would be forced to admit they thought it was solely a new entitlement to the poor and not something that would screw up their lives?

Posted by: Epobirs at February 15, 2014 11:18 PM (bPxS6)

580 BTW, you might note that alot of continental U.S. zoos happen to hold polar bears. Now I'm not saying that Canada has a polar bear nuke programme or anything but "The woods are lovely, dark and deep..."
Bwahahahaha!!!

Posted by: andycanuck at February 16, 2014 02:57 AM (vAnfs)

I'm sure that all the polar bears in American zoos are patriotic polar bears from Alaska and would never join in your evil Canadian plot to...uh...resist being taken over, or something...

Evening roonz and roonettez! Can't stay long, this working for a living really sucks.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at February 15, 2014 11:28 PM (xa1/W)

581 Regarding New Jersey's Democratic Party trying to rename the Sea of Japan (seriously: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/new-jersey-sea-of-japan), I've taken a similar unilateral action of my own. I have just unanimously voted to rename that large body of water nearby (formerly known as Â“The Pacific Ocean") as Â“Zombie Lake.Â” Text of the resolution, which passed 1 Â– 0, is as follows: Â“Whereas Zombie Lake has for far too long been mistakenly referred to as Â‘The Pacific OceanÂ’ by various idiots and ignorant cartographers, therefore let it be known that from this day henceforth, the body of waterÂ’s actual name is, always has been, and forevermore shall be Â‘Zombie Lake.Â’ Let this reaffirmation of the body of waterÂ’s true name be reflected in all textbooks, maps, and news reports, by all nations around the world. Zombie Lake encompasses, but is not necessarily confined to, the general extent of all aqueous acreage roughly encircled by North America, Asia, Australia, Antarctica and South America, plus all adjacent and connected inlets and bays. Failure of the worldÂ’s nations to obey this resolution shall be deemed an act of war.Â”

Posted by: zombie at February 15, 2014 11:31 PM (94862)

582 In the Hubris Sweepstakes, I always win.

Posted by: zombie at February 15, 2014 11:33 PM (94862)

583 573 OK -- I posted a link to the obit here: http://tinyurl.com/p6zxb97 . You already know the sister found me off the police report. After I showed her some things, she found this by herself and thinks that my concerns about the website being found accidentally by some 9-year-old protogeek cousin were completely overdone....but IMHO, the other cautions do apply. If you use a particular junk gmail account, the sister won't waste any time to write thank-yous or anything -- and that's x998b5d16....you are, of course, welcome to use an actual name and actual email, or even your own preferred bogus email (???), if you wish. The sister is the only one who sees the emails that the site requires.She has been remarkably accepting of our weird little world here, but she's also the gatekeeper for the family and moderates the comments before they're visible. And she knows how to get ahold of me in case I need to let anyone know that something crossed a line.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 02:44 AM

Ok, thanks. Understood on the that stuff. Damn. Too young. Posted by: otho at February 16, 2014 03:05 AM (9gNQd) Hide posts from (9gNQd)

It wouldn't matter if he were 70, any time is too young for that.

I couldn't know if a person like his sister existed -- hell, there was a point where I was wondering if I might have to fly out to keep him out of a potter's field -- but she has been very gracious and understanding. And, BTW, when I say "understanding", she has immediately grasped fine nuances of things that I thought I'd have to explain at length. She was pretty much the perfect person to come here. That said, she's not handing out links to this place to all of her family, she's moderating guestbook entries knowing that we're here.

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 11:34 PM (T1005)

584 In the Hubris Sweepstakes, I always win. Posted by: zombie at February 16, 2014 03:33 AM (94862) I hereby declare the name of our galactic supercluster to be known as "The Supercluster of the Political Hat"

Posted by: The Supercluster Hat at February 15, 2014 11:37 PM (AymDN)

585 Hi, zombie!!!!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 15, 2014 11:39 PM (T1005)

586 NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) - Some people who are members of the health club Planet Fitness are finding their membership costs have gone up because of the Affordable Health Care Act.

A sign posted at a Falls Church, Va. location says "Holders of Black Card memberships will be required to pay a tax on these memberships Starting January 1, 2014 as required by the implementation of provisions of the Affordable Health Care Act. This is not a change in your membership fee but rather a tax required by the government."

Ashley Pratte, who works for the Young America's Foundation, took the photo. She wrote that when she asked a Planet Fitness employee about the sign, they confirmed that it was a five-cent-per-month tax related to the ability to tan under the membership.

Posted by: T. Boone Picken at February 15, 2014 11:41 PM (e8kgV)

587 WTF? Who would have guessed that Korea has that much invested in New Jersey politicians? Is there a big Korean community in NJ?

Posted by: Epobirs at February 15, 2014 11:44 PM (bPxS6)

588 Us just stole two and are now up over those ice monkeys from Canukistan.

Posted by: garrett at February 15, 2014 11:45 PM (pyv5X)

589 WTF? Who would have guessed that Korea has that much invested in New Jersey politicians? Is there a big Korean community in NJ? Posted by: Epobirs at February 16, 2014 03:44 AM (bPxS6) The name of that sea is a BFD for both South Korea and Japan, and they've both spent big bucks trying to get mapmakers to have it their own respective ways.

Posted by: The Political Hat at February 15, 2014 11:46 PM (AymDN)

590 >>>they confirmed that it was a five-cent-per-month tax related to the ability to tan under the membership.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Posted by: Darth Boehner at February 15, 2014 11:48 PM (kHyGq)

591 Oh, and now we've got the medal count lead... 'cause... 'Murica!

Posted by: USA! USA! USA! at February 16, 2014 12:00 AM (kHyGq)

592 In other news, the Japanese Diet just voted to rename the New Jersey Turnpike as "That Overpriced Freeway Connecting Delaware to New York."

Posted by: zombie at February 16, 2014 12:07 AM (94862)

593

Posted by: zombie at February 16, 2014 04:07 AM (94862)

Well, at least the Japanese name matches the description we all use.

Posted by: PMRich at February 16, 2014 12:16 AM (KDUNf)

594 Anders Breivik, the mass shooter who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, says that he is Â“in hellÂ” and will go on a hunger strike unless prison authorities upgrade his PlayStation video game and provide him with other luxuries.

Â“Other inmates have access to adult games while I only have the right to play less interesting kids games. One example is Â‘Rayman Revolution,Â’ a game aimed at three year olds,Â” wrote Breivik, in a letter to authorities written in November and recently obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Breivik currently has a PlayStation 2, but he wants a PlayStation 3. Anything less is Â“torture,Â” he wrote in the correspondence obtained by AFP.

Posted by: Steve Wozniak at February 16, 2014 12:51 AM (e8kgV)

595 Posted by: Steve Wozniak at February 16, 2014 04:51 AM (e8kgV) Europe's gonna EuropeÂ…

Posted by: The Political Hat at February 16, 2014 12:55 AM (AymDN)

596 Night all. Here is "Silver Bird" by UFO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVy9fo8O_9w

Posted by: The Political Hat at February 16, 2014 12:55 AM (AymDN)

597 Nine questions about physical and biological science were on the quiz, and the average score -- 6.5 correct -- was barely a passing grade.

Just 74 percent of respondents knew that the Earth revolved around the Sun, according to the results released at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago.

Posted by: David Koresh at February 16, 2014 01:05 AM (e8kgV)

598 They should give him a PS3 but only allow him to have games like:
Rayman Origins
Rayman Legends
Toy Story 3
Toy Story Mania!
Wall-E
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragons
Sonic the Hedgehog (6 games)
Spongebob Squarepants: Plankton's Revenge
Smurfs 2
Shrek Forever After
Rango
Ratatouille
Lego games (about a dozen if you ignore collections that duplicate content)
And so on...

Those are all PS3 titles, so surely they'll be suitably mature for him.

Posted by: Epobirs at February 16, 2014 01:10 AM (bPxS6)

599 I hope someone explains to Paula Deen that the Obamas are not her friends. Liberals are not her friends. Absolutely no one and nothing she supported politically came to her aid nor was any use to her, respectively, when the denizens of tolerance showed up to sacrifice her to the "enlightened" Gods. Quite the opposite. Hope Ms. Deen understands who her friends are now. And who they aren't.

Posted by: Hawkins1701 at February 16, 2014 01:13 AM (7aJyE)

600 Roses are red, Violets are blue, Am too exhausted for coherent thought, But that's never stopped before...

Posted by: Adriane... at February 16, 2014 01:26 AM (qoKTg)

601 Hey Adriane

been woiking all damn day. then tomorrow and Monday. my 3-day weekend is a joke. big project due Tuesday. I'll still be late on it.

I am thinking retirement sounds pretty good these days.

Posted by: jc at February 16, 2014 01:29 AM (PlzOe)

602 jc! Mine is voluntary. The Arts Festival is this next weekend ...

Posted by: Adriane... at February 16, 2014 01:31 AM (qoKTg)

603 If I don't lose it and wack-an-idiot, I should be my usual incoherent self shortly ...

Posted by: Adriane... at February 16, 2014 01:33 AM (qoKTg)

604 602 jc!

Mine is voluntary.

Posted by: Adriane... at February 16, 2014 05:31 AM (qoKTg)

=====

mine is too, in an IRS sorta way.

Posted by: jc at February 16, 2014 01:38 AM (PlzOe)

605 Rebecca DeMornay has always been a doll baby in my eyes. That movie (the pic is from) was her break through when she was 24. But Backdraft is a better movie.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at February 16, 2014 01:42 AM (T2V/1)

606 Zombie Lake encompasses, but is not necessarily confined to, the general extent of all aqueous acreage roughly encircled by North America, Asia, Australia, Antarctica and South America, plus all adjacent and connected inlets and bays. Posted by: zombie at February 16, 2014 03:31 AM (94862) The owners and management of the recently re-named Planet Merovign approve of this name change.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at February 16, 2014 02:06 AM (qyfb5)

607 Hi, Merovign and Adriane!

Posted by: cthulhu at February 16, 2014 02:08 AM (T1005)

608

The earlier discussion about guns has had me looking at new rifles all night.

You people will be the death of my savings. (I accept no responsibility for actions that you have forced me into.)

Posted by: PMRich at February 16, 2014 02:16 AM (KDUNf)

609 594 They need to seriously reconsider putting a needle in the fucker.

Posted by: BornLib at February 16, 2014 03:03 AM (zpNwC)

610 Yo Morons!

Posted by: fluffy at February 16, 2014 03:20 AM (Ua6T/)

611 The overnight crowd Must need a fix Saturday night and no six six and six.

Posted by: the count mindful webworker at February 16, 2014 03:27 AM (qG1i2)

612 "The earlier discussion about guns has had me looking at new rifles all night.

You people will be the death of my savings. (I accept no responsibility for actions that you have forced me into.)"

Oh crap...what are we getting blamed for now?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 16, 2014 03:27 AM (DHj6D)

613 568
A Fox News poll finds that 64% of Americans say Obamacare would have never passed if citizens knew back in 2009 what they know now about the law. Posted by

Well every one of us knew what it was. Only those who did not want to know or are too stupid to be allowed to vote didn't.

Posted by: SFGoth at February 16, 2014 03:34 AM (SMVi1)

614 Perhaps during the gun thread today, we can discuss the front page sidebar story of Remington leaving NY state, and expanding into Huntsville Al. with new facilities.

1,200 jobs....not going to NY State.
After Beretta announced last month that they were expanding out of Maryland with about 300-600 jobs.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 16, 2014 03:38 AM (DHj6D)

615 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 16, 2014 07:38 AM (DHj6D)

Much better that those people formerly employed by Remington and Beretta get government jobs as say community organizers and stay in their original states.

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 16, 2014 03:48 AM (o3MSL)

616 The new one...it is here.
Someone has already mentioned this, yes?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 16, 2014 03:54 AM (DHj6D)

617 Team USA leading Slovenia 2-0 in men's hockey.

Posted by: fluffy at February 16, 2014 03:55 AM (Ua6T/)

618 How did that curling match end, garrett? I had to go to sleep.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at February 16, 2014 05:31 AM (vAnfs)

619 A little tardy on the rice, but slept late and missed church. In Fortress Erowmero we only eat 2 kinds of rice. Those are 1. White Jasmati Rice by RiceSelect or 2. White Basmati Rice by Full Circle. These go great with anything! Especially Paula Deen's ham.

Posted by: Erowmero at February 16, 2014 06:52 AM (OONaw)

620 What the hell kind of ONT is this? I demand a refund!

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at February 16, 2014 07:19 AM (1hM1d)

621 DeMornay made a good hooker. Heart of gold and all that. Not so great as a nanny, however.

Posted by: Auntie M at February 16, 2014 09:23 AM (AIC5Z)

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