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What was interesting is that they weren't just posing 'what if' questions. They were asking about specific details regarding the application process. Seriously looking into it. They both currently live in Ontario County but have only been here for a few years and don't think they have a deep base of eligible character references here. They do have the references.

Interesting analogy, Rattler. The push to disarm Americans is very much tied to the overall push to rid the country of "toxic masculinity". Gun ownership is seen as a masculine 'flaw' that must be eradicated. At the family lunch today my sister and sister-in-law were discussing getting their pistol permits so they could go shooting together. There were lots of questions and google searches going on, and it was a great discussion. They're both in their early 50's. All is not lost.

The worst thing anyone can do in life, especially a politician, is to actually believe what the press says about them. The worst thing the average citizen can do is to blindly believe anything the press has to say. It takes some work to be informed, and it takes a whole lot of work and research to be really informed about anything today.

I know it's over when I don't have to feed the wood stove. I brought in three cart-loads today because I know it 'aint over yet.

The entire concept of "common sense" presupposes a common world view. When it comes to things like 'gun control, there is simply no common view. We may as well live on entirely different planets.

Or how about a sanctuary city for U.S. tax evaders?

I've seen interviews with her before. She's much better suited to being mayor of a European or Scandinavian city.

I met a very cool lady who was on a mission similar to mine: Killing and taking home a deer. We teamed up for a couple of coordinated hunts and things moved on from there.

I once found a girlfriend in the woods just outside of Alfred, NY. She was a lot of fun for several months, until I moved to Buffalo.

That was a breakfast staple on my grandparents farm when I was a kid. It would get you through to lunch. It's still one of my favorite meals. Dress it up any way you want with veggies, cheeses, or various spices and sauces. If you pour a bowlful of scrambled eggs over the top and put it in the oven, does that count as a crustless quiche? Just asking.

I'll add to what Steve D said above: The reservists stand down: which means no training regimen for critical personnel and no maintenance of their equipment. Logistics personnel in all but combat areas stand down; meaning no fuel deliveries to aircraft, tanks, humvees and other equipment outside of war zones. Training grinds to a halt. Readiness is damaged in ways that could take months to repair... I could go on and on. Tell me how the military isn't affected. Schumer blinked and caved, realizing his asinine position on this matter, so it's a moot point anyway. At least for the next couple of weeks. I'm thinking Trump will change that in a hurry. The military can't do any strategic planning on a month-to-month funding setup. We saw this throughout Obama's tenure, when it was entirely intentional.

Many years ago someone gave me a crepe cooker. A heated dome that you turned upside down and dipped into a bowl of eggs. The crepes were good, but I couldn't make them fast enough for a meal. I altered the egg mix and found out I could make my own soft taco shells. Normalcy returned.

I don't get this ant-quiche thing, either. It's a fat, baked omelet with a crust. I don't disparage people who put a perfectly good chicken parm fillet on a bun, or some sliced prime rib on a bun, or a nice piece of fish on a bun. BTW, that looks tasty Rob.

Thanks for the info, Doc.

To build on Wooly's 'electrifying' story, did any of you, ahem, advanced fishermen ever have the electric worm-getters? We used them all the time. Wood handle and a steel rod with the hot AC wire taped to it. Shove it into the ground and up come the nightcrawlers. Having your buddy dare you to grab it or pee on it was the drawback. Especially if you were stupid. I was a teenager, I have an excuse.

Did you get a second date?

Three guys in a 15' Coleman canoe coming back with two deer in the boat along the Erie canal. There wasn't more than an inch of 'freeboard', and a beaver starts calmly swimming along beside us just checking out the situation.The beaver starts to slap his tail on the water, repeatedly, as if he was intentionally trying to swamp the boat. Of course my buddy takes a swing at the beaver with his paddle. Let's just say the ballast was suddenly redistributed and we all went swimming. We weren't far away from safety and my truck had a good heater so we all survived, and I imagine the ghost of the beaver is still getting a chuckle out of it as well.

But, Trump did win those two states. Your "if" doesn't count for anything. He won them because of a pro-America message and a helluva lot of hard work delivering that message to the states he knew he needed. I have no doubt he'll do it again in 2020. It's quite possible that a strong Democrat candidate may have won, but they didn't have one in 2016 and I don't see one surfacing for 2020 either. Flyover country is never going to vote for a Socialist president.

Joe Dan Gorman, Intellectual Froglegs, did a piece last year from which I've grabbed a quote: "You want to have a serious discussion about gun control? Allow me to start the discussion. You will never, ever, ever get my guns. Your turn." I'll look for the video.

I haven't gone through the process yet but I currently spend most of my day at a computer so I'll figure it out. Many people seem to be waiting 'til the deadline approaches.

We used the foundry at school to make small black powder canons. He,he,he! I'll be 59 in March as well Larry. If I miss ya here, have a great birthday!

I had two of my nieces express a sudden interest after the movie. I didn't have bows they could draw but I gave them demonstrations, and they picked it up as a college elective. Every little bit helps.

It's nice to see that at least some schools are pushing back against the SJW Progressive culture today. Just say BOO! and scare the hell outta them!

They look healthy, and a couple look to be pregnant. It always amazes me just how tough these critters actually are. Thanks for the photos my friend.

I happen to like quiche, but I draw the line at tight jeans, because they don't suit me. ;-] And I'd shave my head bald before I ever sported a dork-knob at the back of my head, or voluntarily put metal objects in my skin. That's just stupid IMO.