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I had a couple of my Marlins out of the safe today for a photo shoot, so while I was at it I figured that should take some pics of my Taurus Judge that I bought to use as a snake gun. Here it is, I bought the "Public Defender" version becuase it was the one that I could get quickly. Turns out...

I decided to get the first two guns that I ever called my own out of the safe for a trip down memory lane today. The memories inspired a photo shoot... and here are the results. My Marlin 336 in .35 Remington and My Marlin 780 .22. I got the 336 for my twelfth birthday and then the 780 for...

The cargo trailer that I recently bought doesn't have any tie down points so I'll need to buy and install some. The problem is that I'm unsure what kind to buy and how to install them. Any thoughts and/or guidance on this issue?

I had begun to move the 18 cubic yards of dirt in my front yard to my back yard with a shovel and my lawn cart hooked to my lawn tractor. That is, until the lawn cart tried to gut me when I pulled the bone headed move of unhitching it fully loaded and trying to reposition it. I got smart after...

... I had all of nine seconds to get used to what most people get nine months to get used to the idea of. Four years ago today we got a phone call asking if we wanted a two week old baby to care for. An hour and a half later he was at our home. We had no idea if we would become a forever...

The assembly instructions state that it takes two "moderately skilled" people 20-24 hours to assemble. Well... I had myself (quite skilled... if I do say so myself) and my Dad (ZERO skill) the first 10 hours. Then myself and a kid without much skill but at least he could move for the next ten...

I have my Pathfinder in for an alignment today. I just got a call from the garage who tells me that there is no way to adjust the camber/caster on my vehicle without installing an adapter kit (parts and labor over $200). So... I am a bit skeptical, so I tell them I'll call them back in a few...

I took my babysitter who just turned 18 (get yer head outta the gutter, she is my wife's niece) to the Better Than Ezra concert tonight at the House of Blues. For those who don't know, the HOB is smack dab in the middle of the Mardi Gras madness, it was a zoo! We got there early and were the...

... but the Black & Gold victory Parade that I just returned from was AMAZING! There had to be at LEAST 3/4 of a million people lining a 1.6 mile parade route. Pictures and more thoughts on this event to follow (after I sleep some of this off). ETA: It would seem that I was right in my...

Anyone have experience with TransHaul cargo trailers? I am looking at a 7' x 16' Tandem Axle, with Electric Brakes On Both Axles, V Nose, Double Doors,30' Side Door, 2 5/16 Hitch and 2 Interior Lights. I can get this trailer for $3200 or less. What say you?

I promised him Santa would bring him a "motorcycle" if he learned to ride his bike. He learned so...

LOL... the best part of this photo is that the one I'm going to post next was taken within the same minute.

I own and operate a drafting and design firm. That means that I spend a LOT of time at my computer. I have been using a leather "executive" chair for the past few years and due to prior space limitations, my desk is a computer armoire. Needless to say, that is NOT an ideal setup. I have recently...

I know that this isn't exactly tractor related, but the lesson at the end applies to anyone who uses firearms. I attended a firearms training course (Magpul Dynamics Dynamic Carbine 1 & 2) for the first time in 15 years from November 6th through the 8th. As most of you know I am former military...

I had a close encounter with a cottonmouth yesterday. I was tooling through my yard about 20 yards from the treeline and seen him coming my way quick. I stopped and backed off but he kept coming. I went left, he followed suit. So, I pulled out my PM9 from my pocket and took two shots at him. Of...

I need some help in finding a grass bagging system for an old mower. My dad gave me his seldom used and well maintained 1986 Honda 3813 riding mower that once had a bagger. I would love to have a bagger for it for those occasions when I need to pick up leaves or for when we are going to...

No... not that kind. I am so far behind with work that it is ridiculous. The next few days (and nights) will be devoted to little more than a work marathon. I guess mine is a good problem to have considering the state of the economy. However, if I don稚 keep the people who write the checks happy...

Mrs. Parallel and I have been on a roller coaster going through the trails and tribulations of renovating the new house that we bought a few months ago and selling the old house. We closed on the sale of the old house on the last day of summer (September 21st) so at least that nightmare has come...

Wells Cargo V-Front Tote Wagon - Wells Cargo Corporation I am thinking of buying one of these trailers to be used (among other uses) as my evacuation rig. Any opinions on quality and such would be greatly appreciated. I'll be towing it with My old beat up Chevy Z-71 some of the time, but mostly...

... now it's just a matter of time. The re-inspection has been completed today and the buyer has jumped through the last of her hoops as well. In five to ten days and we'll close on the sale of our old house. I am exhausted!

...how do y'all deal with all of the darned BUGS!. I just came from the new house and the street light was all but blacked out by all of the bugs flying around. I wouldn't mind except that the streetlight is right next to my driveway and the bugs swarm you while you're getting into/out of the...

Well, I have been forced to surrender and hire a pro to finish setting the tile in my new house. I had begun to set the tile (I did much of the foyer) but after my body betrayed me I had no choice but to turn the job over to someone else. I had busted my knee up pretty good while showing one of...

I have been asked to coach the JV team at my son's new private school. I know a good bit about football, but not a lot about coaching. I would love some input on organization, drills, etc. I have not yet met with the school officials, so I don't have a lot of information concerning what the...

Twenty years ago today Mrs Parallel and I were married. Today we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with some simple pleasures. We boiled up some shrimp and crabs, ate way too much dobage' cake and watched race to witch mountain all snuggled up on the couch with our little boy. I had made...

We decided to enroll our boy into private school at age 3 instead of waiting a year. Today was his first day. We have been talking about it with him and getting him all excited about it for the last couple of weeks. It must have worked because he went to his class and never shed a tear. Waiting...

... is SOLD PENDING FUNDS! Or in real estate lingo, under contract.:cool: www.1709southsugarridge.info

... it will be because I really have my work cut out for me. This is the to do list for the new house, mind you, this of course doesn't include any work that needs to be done on my existing house, or the work that I need to do to earn a living. Tear out and dispose of about 220 square yards of...

We just got back from the Frost Top where we had banana splits to celebrate closing on our second house. We officially closed at 1530 today. It was a roller coaster ride to be sure... but, in the end it will have been worth it.:):):) I am going to go bump my "house for sale" thread so that I...

Man... these things are NICE! They didn't have anything like this when I was a kid.

LOL... this Friday at 1600 we will close on the new house. After weeks of staying on top of lenders, appraisers, contractors, realtors, title companies and on and on so as not to allow any of them to drop the ball... SHE gets all nervous after everything is FINALLY set! I literally had to sit...

We went over to the house yesterday to take care of some issues. As we are buying the house "as is" it is our responsibility to do so. The VA inspectors report didn't have anything on it that we didn't already know about and in fact I found a problem with a seal between the tank and the bowl of...

How can I convince my Dad that buying a used tractor isn't necessarily buying someone's headaches? He says that he has NEVER had any luck buying anything used, but I have never seen him actually buy anything used. Well, I take that back, he did buy me a used Honda MR250 29 or 30 years ago... and...

Great site y'all have here. I am originally from rural Northwest PA (Warren County). After joining the U.S. Navy to escape the country life, serving for 12 years active duty, serving as a reserve Police Patrol Officer, a fire alarm technician, a 3d designer (after college) for the largest super...