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Reagan1k

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  1. Congrats on the offer! So happy it worked out. The promises for me were hard to understand and even harder to experience (or realize I had experienced them). My sponsor made me go line by line and hammered home that they don’t deal with outcomes being good- but instead they deal with my actions and reactions to both good and bad outcomes or circumstances. The classic example is regarding financial insecurity. He hammered home it doesn’t say financial insecurity will leave (like our brains want to read it). It says that the fear of that will leave. So happy you have walked through this entire experience sober and with some serenity. God speed in the new adventure.
  2. Yeah- my definition of “most popular” is skewed by my being a caliber whore. SG has offerings that are popular to ME! They’ve got a ton of stock - chambering in WBY, Ackley, old Savage... Plus stuff like .307 Win, .257 Bob, 35 Whelen etc. Give it a look- especially if it’s just a box to run down the pipe.
  3. SG Ammo has plenty of good hunting rounds for the most popular centerfire rifles (for deer, elk, etc.). Great pricing if you are in a bind for hunting season.
  4. 1100 Light 20 Limited edition is my favorite shotgun to shoot. Love small 20 gauges - fit and sight line be damned. Shoot it enough and you learn a good position, even if the butt isn't on your shoulder.
  5. Glad you are here. Glad you could stop and stay stopped (without going batshit crazy). Whatever works to stay sober and sane......!
  6. May also want to try shutting off main incoming line. Open everything after restrictors and aerators are removed. Let the lines clear, then turn main feed back on to allow an inrush. Do this multiple times. Work in zones if necessary. The variance in pressures may clear the debris.
  7. The clog may be at one or more of your shutoff valves. Valves can become a pinch point for buildup. Remove all the shower heads and aerators. Then find all of your valves and manipulate them to see if that loosens the clog. If flow increases, let it run for some time to clear as much sediment as you can. That's a quick and dirty way to try an easy remedy.
  8. How much sediment are we talking about? Enough to restrict flow or just to discolor water and leave deposits in tub, laundry, etc.
  9. One thought on that matter is that sometimes (often) the...... "What? What do you need that for?" response is an emotional reaction due to the other party feeling threatened or trying to sort out what you think is wrong with them. It is a fear centered question / reaction. Rarely is someone oblivious to problems in a relationship. I am guilty as charged when it comes to that as I was approached about my spouse who wanted to go to a counselor during my drinking days. I reacted with panic- Why, what's wrong, why do you need to do that....on and on. I wore her out with questions. It actually caused her to drop the issue and not seek what she needed; further driving a wedge between us until I finally got sober. Your spouse is probably threatened or worried about what might come from counseling. Maybe rightfully so and maybe that fear is unfounded....but fear is fear and it causes reactions. My suggestion would be to go and invite them to attend if they want....but cheerfully go regardless of their attendance. Most people will, at some point or another, decide they need "representation" if there is a meeting about the family / marriage and will acquiesce. The one exception would be a narcissist who has been called out before, or has an inkling that they may be called out in general. They tend to avoid any outside party that might see things through a clear lens and not agree with their altered perception. Approach your spouse in a loving way, tell them you are going, you think counselling will strengthen the relationship, and tell them they are free to attend if they want. Either way you'll get some help....maybe as a couple or maybe as an individual........ but seeking help isn't wrong in this situation.
  10. I had an issue with a home remodel and needing more hot water. Looked at tankless - both gas and electric. It was not practical due to costs associated with upgrading service for either energy source. I had a plumber add a 2nd tank water heater and it solved the problem for a fraction of what the cost of either tankless solution would have been. Granted, I don't have "instant" hot water, but I've lived all my life with the burden of waiting 10 seconds and testing the flow with my hand, so I continue to persevere through that sacrifice. We never ran out of hot water with a dual tank system even with heavy usage at times. Now, one has to have the physical space to add the second tank, but it is an option if you have the room and a competent plumber.
  11. One of my fondest memories is of watching my grandmother clamp her old grinder to the kitchen table and crank out fresh pimento cheese for sandwiches.
  12. For sure - The next wave of carbines in 10mm will be exciting. Several mfgs are getting them tuned up right now for AR platforms (not as easy as the 9mm or .40 due to pressures)...some out already (CMMG Banshee) and some should hit at the next shot show. Ruger will sell a ton of the PC carbine in 10mm when they drop it. That cartridge performs so well in the longer barrel.
  13. Nice- cant go wrong there. Everybody is getting back in the 10mm game. One of the most unheralded and best values is the CZ75 clone .... EAA Tangfolio. Super accurate and versatile models. Highly recommend!! Witness Hunter model is my next 10 buy.
  14. @Both Tacos Those ring necks eat pretty well! Especially considering they are bonus birds to your count.
  15. Damn - $300 would have been a steal even for a well worn shooter....hell, that's HiPoint pricing in today's market. But......If you are like me, most of the time when I recall something as being "a few years ago", someone corrects me and says, "You mean 2002 right?". Maybe / maybe not?????? Deals are there to be had at many shows. They were very affordable some years back when the 10mm was abandoned by most shooters. Ammo was expensive and it was considered to be a dead cartridge by all but the Jeff Cooper disciples. Plenty of surplus / turn in's hit the market but in reality, it was a relatively small pool because the production run only lasted a few years. I'm a 10mm whore and have some I shoot / hunt with, and some I collect. I watch all the auctions - Both Gunbroker and the real auction houses. Even a used 1066 will sell for well north of $1000 today. 1076 always have a premium. Grab one if you can.
  16. That was the FBI model of the 10 series. They didn’t make many in the early 90’s and to have one NIB is rare. That’s a collector gun and not a shooter. The FBI dropped it due to shoot-ability issues and thus the 10mm-lite .40s&w was born. High desirability among 10mm collectors in that condition as literally NIB ... especially the 1076 due to it being made in a government contract. Buy now price doesn’t surprise me. It’ll sell for 75%to80% of that probably. Somebody with a collection For which this would fill a hole will buy it for pretty close to that price.... but not for a shooter.
  17. I'd be interested to see how that reads. Would it apply to new regulations going forward or any regulation? Would they not enforce NFA restrictions, etc?
  18. Yes - you will be well concealed in that pop-up. Give yourself plenty of clear shooting areas and some reason for them to stop. You don't need to be so brushed in that you can't take a shot. As long as the blind has been there for some time, they will be used to it anyway. really you just need that new-blind smell to be gone. I've killed plenty of deer and hogs with minimally brushed in blinds and I always keep the area in front of the window clear to the point that I can basically take any shot at any angle. You can almost guarantee that if a potential shot is to present itself and you have any obstructions, the shot will inevitability be impacted by whatever brush is there. They always stop at the worst possible place/time. Another tip would be to have him practice and improve his hold time. My experience is that he'll want to draw as the deer or hog is coming toward the target area and not when it arrives. First, when they are moving they are less likely to spook at the draw noise, and secondly, once they get where you want them, they invariably won't stay there long. Plenty of times I've drawn on a deer which was where I wanted him and he'll spook for a second, and bump out of range or out of view...only to settle down and hold there for plenty of time if not for the distance or some being out of my sight line. Have your son practice with a timer and try and get to where he can strengthen his hold and shoot accurately after 10, 15, up to 30 seconds if he can. That's harder for someone not as strong but will make him more successful. It also teaches him where his limits are so he knows he can't be consistently accurate after "x" amount of time. Oh, and yes, some corn and minerals spread around will help...even a pile of acorns or some apple slices depending on where you are and what they feed on.
  19. @jkates Timing is really dependent on how long you can sit (if it is hot) before you sweat to death and start to stink. Go as early as you can and still stay remotely comfortable. I don't shot through screens. I open my shooting windows. I don't think they provide enough benefit to offset the downside of reduced visibility for you and the potential for accuracy issues. Yes they hide you "better", but that's relative depending on where the blind is situated relative to the setting sun and how well you darken yourself in the blind. Face covering is more important than anything. Hell, I often hunt in shorts and just made sure to wear dark covering on my upper body. That really helps when it is hot. Sitting as far back as you can will also help keep you in the shadows. Spray down well with scent killers. I know opinions are all over the place on them but my anecdotal experience is that they do no harm and appear to provide a benefit. I see that pine tree over there. I'd also grab a handful of pine needles and crush or grind them and rub them on pants, sleeves, hats, etc. In the hill county I do this with cedar and it seems to help put some natural cover scents into the air. Great that you had him practice drawing and shooting from the blind before you/he hunts. It's possible (trust me!!!!!) to shoot the bottom of the window on a close shot. Same issues with a scoped rifle and a pin-sighted bow - bullet or arrow path starts below the sight line. You also want to know where to sit so that you can draw comfortably and quietly. Your biggest noise generator when game is present will be your feet as you pivot and position to shoot. Make sure you've cleared the floor of sticks and leaves. I also think its of benefit to have a bare dirt floor for the smell. I always stir up the dirt with my feet to generate that fresh earth smell. I think that helps as a cover scent as well. Good luck - fire any more questions my way. I've hunted in pop-ups for years both with a bow and a pistol.
  20. I’m old. I can still diagram a sentence. My default is to be on teams double space, Oxford comma, the use of the semi colon, and no dangling prepositions in emails or formal writing. I’m a little less formal in texts and such, depending on the recipient. I have an employee who types emails as if he is having a face to face conversation. I try to explain to him that his message is often misunderstood because he’s typing as if his reader can see his facial expressions and hear his inflection. It drives me nuts. For example.......I often have to say “Are you asking a question or making a statement?” In a verbal conversation, your inflection makes that clear. In an email, that can’t be heard (especially when the punctuation is missing). Much of the root cause is a lack of training and education, but some of it is laziness. I’m far from perfect and have lost much of my training, but I strive to write as I was taught.
  21. Lake Charles is beautiful and Hackel-berry is getting slammed. Would LOL if this wasn’t so sad.
  22. Damn Bear. Sorry to hear that. Hope you start to bounce back soon.
  23. Such a shame those rigs still require one to unzip when you have to stop and take a piss. All those are missing would be a catheter to offer 100% stress free hunting. "deer hunting has gotten so expensive"..........Quail hunter - "Hold my beer..."
  24. This place I visited had so much money invested in irrigation wells and piping to support the habitat improvements and reseeding for desired vegetation that I'm sure some old pipe salesman retired on that deal alone. I'd estimate that the man-hours spent half-cutting mesquite and other brush work to be in the 10's of 1000 hrs. Each bedroom had it's own elaborate, hand-carved wooden paneling gear room with a high end gun safes, gear lockers, etc...... and those each led to separate Ritz Carlton kennels.
  25. Unless you can turn-key the rental and management of both the property and the renters over to a 3rd party, I wouldn't do it. Owning single family rental home has its own set of problems, but the day to day headaches of a short term rental are exponentially greater. I have a stake in a property we rent through a condo association and they handle everything. Light bulbs, repairs, cleaning, renters locking themselves out at midnight....you name it. I'm anonymous to the renter. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole if I had to ever deal with renters and the associated maintenance. It's their vacation and they treat it as if they are in a hotel. They want everything addressed immediately. I don't blame them, but I also don't want to be at their beck and call.
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