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The return on investment in the QDMA banquet has been great. In addition to supporting a worthy cause and a great time, 3 guns in two years and a cooler plus some auction items have been wonderful. this years haul:

Yup... getting bored so I got out for some exercise and fresh air. I shed hunted in erie county and was unsuccessful and finding a shed but finding this was well worth the adventure... This appears to be a 1946 REO Speedwagon, 1 1/2 ton, straight 6 gas. This is pure art to me. Hope you enjoy these pics..

But the home office is now ready. Doubles as my hunting room but it’s quiet and will do. Grabbed a laptop and second monitor when I left my office today. First time having a euro mount in my “office.” We do what we must. With courts closed, and a directive to cease discovery, I am catching up on CLEs and answering questions from employers on how to deal with the new restrictions. Oh and still monitoring the very important HuntingNY forum.

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent virus threat and have therefore raised their threat level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, level may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. The virus has been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada. The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let's Get the Bastard.” They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years. The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.” The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.” Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy. Australia, meanwhile, has raised its alert level from “No worries” to “She'll be alright, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far, no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level. The USA will think about it for 3 years until someone sneezes on them. The Russians have said “Its not us”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looked for some snows today and didn’t find any. So headed to the range to put some rounds through my NULA. I really need to shake the dust off. Looks like I will have some time for this in the coming months. I also tried out a bunch of reloads my hunting buddy loaded up for me. A few Long overdue pictures for @Lawdwaz.

Breakfast pizza and beer. I'll eat what I #&@$ing want in the Apocalypse! Hell Bionic is eating a bacon cheeseburger every hour on the hour.

Once again, Many thanks to Lawd for the donation... 3 LBS of ground venison, one lbs of maple bacon, salt, pepper and onion powder... all burgers were 1/4 pounders. I am making some for dinner tonight and will post some pics it that thread...

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Sitting here tapping screen lolol lol

Seemed like a perfect spring day for some early trout fishing on a stream that's open year round. Found a great new section to fish, drifting garden worms on ultra light spinning rod with 4 lb test.

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I've got enough at the house to defend myself if necessary. That is of course if I don't crap my pants first.

That’s the plan, probably in the distance future. For now I will be punching expensive holes in paper.

There are many practical reason for having plenty of ammo. First, the government can shut down your ability to buy ammo at any time. Unless you have plenty in stock, you are out of the fight. Second, the price of ammo could increase tremendously in a SHTF situation. Third, if there is a total economic collapse, your dollars will be worthless and they won't buy more ammo. I saw a very prophetic bumper sticker a while back that said, "Ammo, the currency of the 21st Century!" It will turn out to be very true if the collapse comes. Everything will be on the barter system and ammo will be worth more than gold. Fourth, your tactical and shooting skills will not be as important as your understanding of the apocalyptic situation and how to survive it. Yes you will need to shoot well if you are forced to do so, but avoiding a fight will be more important. You do not want to find yourself in a tactical situation at all. It won't be about fighting as much as it will be about surviving. Lastly, your priorities should be knowing what the situation is and how to survive it, practicing your shooting skills for practical purposes and having enough ammo to survive a prolonged survival situation, even if it's used to get necessities like food, water or shelter. Even the most skilled tactical or military operator can be taken out by one well placed shot from a scoped bolt action deer rifle 100 yards away, when they don't see it coming. During WWII we gave the French resistance "Liberator" pistols, cheap single shot .45 ACP stamped metal arms (A gun to get a gun) for them to shoot Nazi's and take their better guns. They worked well. Anyone who thinks the apocalypse will be a run and gun shooting war, needs to study how these things have played out throughout history. It's all about survival, not shooting, and ammo will be a valuable commodity to have.

Pork butt on smoker yesterday after yellow mustard rub then coffee rub. Smoked 4’ish hours. Crockpot on low with a beer thrown in for 20 hours. Pull bone with tongs , stir. Homemade slaw and top with fav bbq sauce. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If I get my wife pregnant, I'll murder myself....

Had a productive little walk this afternoon with my little shed hunting partner. Feels good to finally get back on the board but sucks to find one of your trailcam bucks this way...

My wife thinks my ROI was highly negative!

Just kidding... there’s mine!

Lobster Ravioli Shrimp Black pepper Pecorino Romano Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is always the good old "Dog Butt Scoot" A side note as TP has become so valuable I had to prioritize what was stored securely and protected from theft.

What I wouldn't give for a nice peaceful Russia collusion story.

Essential employees includes far more than I expected: For purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business,” means: 1. Essential health care operations including research and laboratory services hospitals walk-in-care health facilities veterinary and animal health services elder care medical wholesale and distribution home health care workers or aides doctor and dentist offices nursing homes, or residential health care facilities or congregate care facilities medical supplies and equipment providers 2. Essential infrastructure including utilities including power generation, fuel supply and transmission public water and wastewater telecommunications and data centers airports/airlines transportation infrastructure such as bus, rail, or for-hire vehicles, garages 3. Essential manufacturing including food processing, including all foods and beverages chemicals medical equipment/instruments pharmaceuticals safety and sanitary products telecommunications microelectronics/semi-conductor agriculture/farms paper products 4. Essential retail including grocery stores including all food and beverage stores pharmacies convenience stores farmer’s markets gas stations restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery) hardware and building material stores 5. Essential services including trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal mail and shipping services laundromats/dry cleaning building cleaning and maintenance child care services auto repair warehouse/distribution and fulfillment funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries storage for essential businesses animal shelters or animal care or management 6. News media 7. Financial Institutions including banks insurance payroll accounting 8. Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including homeless shelters and congregate care facilities food banks human services providers whose function includes the direct care of patients in state-licensed or funded voluntary programs; the care, protection, custody and oversight of individuals both in the community and in state-licensed residential facilities; those operating community shelters and other critical human services agencies providing direct care or support 9. Construction including skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety purposes 10. Defense defense and national security-related operations supporting the U.S. Government or a contractor to the US government 11. Essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses including law enforcement fire prevention and response building code enforcement security emergency management and response building cleaners or janitors general maintenance whether employed by the entity directly or a vendor automotive repair disinfection doormen 12. Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public including logistics technology support child care programs and services government owned or leased buildings essential government services If the function of your business is not listed above, but you believe that it is essential or it is an entity providing essential services or functions, you may request designation as an essential business.

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First time? You mean every time!

Guaranteed to shoot the eye of a gnat at 1000yds. Which means I should be good on the broad side of a barn at that distance. Actually, the guy that won it last year said it’s very very accurate and he loves it.

Howa 1500 precision in 6.5 creedmoor and a TC Dimension with 22-250 and 7mm-08 barrels.

This was on the way home earlier this week. Field is around the corner from me. Pic is zoomed in, but we counted 77.

In daughters yard daily , can’t really count them all , most neighbor counted at one time was 22, can’t wait to pull my camera card !

Some Burlington Beer Co Creatures of Magic! Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

I got that in my wife's underwear draw ,no one would ever look there!!

I think I have MAYBE 50 rounds of .22 long rifle, that's it. Edit to add: I just looked, that box of .22's is half empty. On a brighter note I did find some round balls and patches for my flintlock. Now I have to source some 3F powder.........

Part of the problem is following the mob. When u go to the store and see only three packs of toilet paper left you think .....oh I better buy them. Same as ammo. The 22 ammo shortage a while back was only a shortage brought on by people themselves. You go to the store and can't buy 22 ammo, the next time you go you will buy some cause there wasn't any last time etc. People think they won't be able to get it so buy it when they see it. It propogates itself.

It’s a Howa 6.5 creedmoor precision bolt action rifle with Nikka 4-16x44 scope. Supposed to be very accurate. Look forward to shooting it.

Things just got real in a hurry boys and girls...my trail cam batteries went to the Wii Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Believe me... if i could ... awesome project

Easy, just slap the girlfriends plates on it

From what I can tell is the .458 shooting a 300g is nearly identical to the 300g federal trophy copper that I shoot now. Sounds impressive, but that’s not what I’m looking for right now. Sounds like the 6.8 is going to be the best bet.

Ha! not falling for that one. Last time I clicked a link on this site....

Dam. I was just sitting here at work thinking about a 223 upper and remembered seeing this one a couple weeks ago and thought maybe that's still for sale. lol Sweet looking gun and a nice deal.

I did not recommend it. I simply noted that it falls in the same category as the 458 and 450 In terms of range and ballistics for deer hunting. As i said, it doesn’t interest me. It was really developed for use in an SBR or to shoot both suppressed and not suppressed from the same rifle

Exactly. A self fulfilling prophecy. And even when you recognize it, it’s hard to resist. If I saw a big pack of TP on the shelves, I would probably buy it now since there is none in the stores. I don’t need any guns or ammo but it sure would be nice to be able to pick up the rifles I won if my background check ever goes through.

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wasn’t sure what to do with my leftover cabbage , potatoes and carrots. Back strap did the trick.

If I get MY wife pregnant, I'll proclaim it a miracle...!! For SEVERAL reasons !!

Still quarantined, but getting wrinkled ! Running low on Other Half , time to panic .