Random Thought Thread

[The Amazing Virginian]

People who hurt kids and pets should be skinned. Just my .02

I like the cut of your jib!

 

[EMCEE]

What kind of gnome would use a mug this small?

 

[Lorien]

 

[Blues]

People who hurt kids and pets should be skinned. Just my .02

Yes, but only after torture.

 

[kenkuhniv]

What kind of gnomeView attachment 2155274 would use a mug this small?

Key technique right there - very important to keep the pinky finger straight. In fact, that's how I use my SDFK, with the grip being designed to "accommodate a three-finger grip to get a little extra length". Slicin' with culture is how I roll.

 

[cbach8tw]

What kind of gnomeView attachment 2155274 would use a mug this small?

has to be strong expresso.

 

[Blues]

I'm still trying to recover from that Gnome-Dome first thing in the morning...

(Give us a warning, would ya? LOL)

 

[AriesTheCam]

Just my opinion, but consider barrel length, choke, and probable distances you may encounter. I recommend people get a variety of ammo to shoot so they know how it groups. Smaller birdshot like 6 or 7 1/2 can be devastating at close range (typical in home ranges) but do lose penetration pretty quickly. I load home defense shotguns with 00 Buck and cabin defense with slugs (for four legged intruders with claws/teeth). Something people frequently don’t think about is what an intruder may be wearing, and thick winter coats can absorb quite a bit.

I do a lot of bird hunting and use shot from BB (goose) to #6 (pheasant). I wouldn't using bird shot for home defense.

I was basing my opinion off of a close range test Paul Harrell did on his "meat targets" and they worked well. I don't know personally as I've never blasted anyone with a shotgun from less than 15 yds or so.

 

[yoko]

Ah the wonders of weather around here was 80+ and sunny for a good amount of days

Sunday take a 35 degree temp drop and rain...
And now I'm watching it snow outside lol

 

[sgt1372]

The "bud break" (1st buds on the vines) at the Home Ranch vineyard at the Steven Kent Winery in Livermore, CA.

The wine maker, Steven MIrassou, says it looks good for this year's crop despite of the heavy rain to date.

Spent over $400 on wine that was "on sale" at a Member's Event there yesterday.

Decided to stop buying any more knives but there's ALWAYS something else to spend $ on.

 

[SwarthyGnome]

Back in action, boys!

 

[yoko]

Awesome!!!!

Just dont do it again lol

 

[Hammer67]

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Back in action, boys!

Wow - that's healing fast.

 

[Blues]

Photoshopped.

Definitely a woman...check the ratio.

 

[bluemax_1]

has to be strong expresso.

I know some folks claim that coffee gets their bowels moving, but dang...

 

[ferider]

Photoshopped.

Definitely a woman...check the ratio.

Meaning: cutting off index finger = "gender affirming surgery" ?

 

[Blues]

I can neither affirm nor deny.

But they won't be in a position to point fingers.

 

[Murphjd25]

Someone finally did it!!!

Diesel-Swapped Lamborghini Gallardo Has a Twin-Turbo Cummins Behind the Driver

This wrecked 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo was brought back to life with a twin-turbocharged Cummins diesel engine.

www.thedrive.com

 

[AriesTheCam]

Someone finally did it!!!

Diesel-Swapped Lamborghini Gallardo Has a Twin-Turbo Cummins Behind the Driver

This wrecked 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo was brought back to life with a twin-turbocharged Cummins diesel engine.

www.thedrive.com

That's awesome!

 

[toker]

I was basing my opinion off of a close range test Paul Harrell did on his "meat targets" and they worked well. I don't know personally as I've never blasted anyone with a shotgun from less than 15 yds or so.

I don't think anyone wants to get hit with any kind of shotgun blast, but I've shot ducks with #3 shot at less than 20 yards and they dropped in the water, only to start swimming away. Sea ducks are even more notoriously tough. My friend hit a Bufflehead that looked like it dropped dead when it hit the water. I walked over to grab it and I ended up chasing it for about 50 yards. The duck had a hole through it's breast, but somehow still was alive.

I'm sure others can tell similar stories of shooting geese with BB or other shot. Not something I would want to bet on for home defense.