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Nice tractor. I agree with the others - see how it goes. Chains, especially the Euro type (which you commonly see on forestry tractors/log skidders) are expensive. On a separate note; after mowing for a while with the FEL on I was frustrated by the lack of maneuverability. I removed the FEL...

I also like to be able to tow while having ballest. I made a 55 gal blue plastic barrel into a ballest using about 4 80# bags of concrete mix plus rocks and scrap iron. I also embedded a 1 1/2" reciever I had laying around so I can tow my log splitter and trailers around. I weighed each item...

How Ironic; The Amazon link took me straight to the product I was talking about. And many people here went on about crimp connectors. Just goes show many people do not read the posts. I assumed I would get a lot of pushback saying "I've been using these for years". I wasted my time posting...

These connectors are on sale right now at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T1HYJ9G/ref=twister_B08HLLPW6V?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

I think Grumpycat drank the WHOLE pitcher of Koolaide.

I thought the same; turned out my neighbor's niece was expecting. He use a lb of Tannerite and two lbs of pink powder. The next time he loaded his cannon with a couple lbs of pink powder. Nice to live in the country.

I am going to try the Mobil 424 (aka Mobil Del Vac) with my 1,000 change. My dealer recommended Wolveshead and it whines worse than Traveller from TSC.

Nolts has a location whose sevice dept I have no confidence in. So they get no business anymore.

I am about to do my 1,000 hr service. I used Wolfshead on advice of the dealer but I think it whines more than with the TSC fluid I used last time. I don't use that dealer anymore so I have to get the filters my mailorder.

Did you notice any decrease in whine?

While I'm not an enviromental radical I do try not to contribute to the landfill anymore than necessary. We recycle as much as possible and I try to reuse what we can. I stopped buying beer in bottles because in my area there is no recycling of glass; it all goes to the landfill. I recycle...

Some guns are interesting, some are fun too shoot, and some are works of art and engineering genius. While my semi-auto .22LR rifle is low tech and maybe boring to some I find it fun. And much cheapper to shoot than the AR15 or Tavor. I really like my 1911 but it's no good for CC, so I have a...

Thanks for sharing this. When I changed my engine oil I saved a sample to be tested (about 850 hrs on engine; about 110 hours on the oil). I think I will also do my trans fluid when I change it at 1,000 hrs (coming up soon). I am going to try Mobil Del Vac (same as 424) this time. I used...

I've been very happy with mine (2014) and it's got about 900 hrs on it. Only problem I've had is one of the FEL cylinders had to be rebuilt and the boom joystick needed repair, both at about 500-600 hrs. The cruise control stopped working at about year 2. I tried to see what was wrong with it...

This vintage mower is at a local auction that is going off June 5th. https://fahnestockauction.hibid.com/lot/157957850/vintage-moto-mower-early-1950-s?ref=catalog

I use it to actuate a side link so I can tilt my rear blade or box blade. I wish I got a cylinder with a pilot valve.

I don't want to think what that cost! It's getting expensive to shoot, except .22lr. Even reloading is getting expensive and hard to find components.

Re: Bread Machines. I bought mine at a yard sale for $5. The young mother selling it didn't have time or energy to use it. She also sold me a recipe book. It makes a funny shape loaf so I use it on the dough setting and make a part rye flour loaf. I mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and put...

A friend of mine was attacked by a doe while he was hunting. It was on him before he could use his rifle (Upstate NY). As it trampled him he was able to get his 9mm out and shoot it.

I've been reding thru all this and hoping to apply it to my CK2510H. It has a different engine Daedong 3A139LFB diesel 3-cylinder 6-valve but I am hoping it will work. It appears that there are two lock/jam nuts and the center screw with the slot is the actual adjuster. Cutting off...

with the way the S&P dropped if he had about $500,000 he would have lost $100,000. And that is the broadest measure of the stock market. My largest investment is in S&P 500 index funds. Historically it returns about 10%. It'll recover and so I'm dollar-cost averaging now with more investments.

Also after watching tat video someone mentioned adjusting the timing> Does anyone know aboout this? My tuning experience is limited to IC engines.

Question; my CK2510H will rev past the marking for the 540 PTO revs. It will rev to 3,000 RPM. Is there a rev limiter? will operating at higher revs give me more power/fluid flow and/or pressure.

This is great. They have charts and PDFs to match up your Quick Connector. I asked my dealer to check all my pressures while he was fixing the BH joysticks and rebuilding an FEL cylinder but I don't believe he did.

He was "terminated". Once he'd fulfilled his function, outlived his usefulness, he was a liability politically.

No way it should be doing that this new. Bad cylinders or valves. Warranty claim.

I did it based upon my wife's WRX which averages 22 mpg at an average of 12,000 miles/year. 12,000/22=545 gal used X $0.569 tax= $310

After the being at war I'd think they were not too upset with being bored.

My BB is not early heavy enough, and it sticks out too far. Plus having the hitch on the back of the barrel is good for moving trailers and the log splitter around.

The question of range has been made moot. The question is...can you charge while you are driving?

I usually touch up the chain on the saw with a file and guide. I got a HF sharpeer at a garage sale for $5 and it works OK. I've also used rotary stones ad that's fast. I like that Timberline setup and also the diamond file w/guide and 12v motor.

Our experience has been good with everyone except FedEx. We are up a 1/3 mile gravel driveway that is well maintained and USPS brings packages to the door ad leaves them out of the weather on the porch. Same for UPS and Amazon. Only FedEx has sucked. When my backhoe thumb arrived they threw...

I made mine out of a 55 gal plastic barrel and filled it with stones and some concrete (3-4 bags).

Many people over look changing the air in their tires and checking the blinker fluid.

I thought that was a lot for a used box blade; I bought my County Line 5' for about $600 around 2016. So I looked and am surprised it's now $1,200!!

'72 Dodge Dart 4 door. Mom's car. In NYS we did it on the road in regular traffic in the center of town. The parallel parking was done on regular civilian cars on the street and the K turn was in the straight stretch of Main St. We laughed at the NJ drivers who took theirs in parking lots. I...

We've had trees dropping yellowing leaves but I put that down to how dry it's been. And while I can understand how someone in BC might want an "endless summer" I'd prefer spring, a short cool summer and then fall.

There are quite a few in the Bear Mountain - Seven Lakes area. I used to drive there frequently in the 70-80s and they ran smoothly. The one at the western end of the Bear Mountain bridge is quite large. The state recently put one in here and it's too small. And the drivers are so used to...

And then there is this: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40678400/usps-mail-truck-fleet-more-electric/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Postal%20Service%20has,will%20be%20battery%2Delectric%20powered. I think this is a good use for EV. Enough range and recharge at night when there is less demand on the...

Interesting... it's available at some stores, not at others within this area.

Not sure if this has been posted before. Range of 100-140 miles. Car and Driver electric truck towing test https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a40896618/ev-pickups-towing-test-hummer-rivian-lightning/

Re: Locking doors at night. My dog would alarm at the door opening, but I lock my doors so I won't have to shoot an intruder. Now if they are going to break widows and try to enter that's on them and I'll defend my wife and home.

This article is interesting Re: the tax credits for EVs which it appears most cars will not be eligible for... https://apnews.com/article/electric-vehicles-tax-credit-cfd3d9322230446f65d629b05c2ae551

Very True. My cousin who's had a good life and good kids (and grandchildren) recently lamented that she just wished she'd planned better for retirement and saved more. I'm thinking she is going to have to rely on SS and maybe part time work.

I found it interesting that low hours machines were available. At a reasonable price it seems.

It must be nice to have a profession you actually want to do. My wife taught for 33 years and every August she was anxious to get back in the classroom. And she missed it when she retired.

I was going to comment that the tires are on backwards (in the picture). I've never pulled a wheelie but I'm very cautious on slopes. With the old tires it started spinning once and almost slid off a drop-off.

When my wife became a teacher in the early 80s no one wanted to do it because it paid so bad. The male teachers trying to support a family worked two jobs. And in 40 years, even with a masters and 40 extra credits she has never earned more than me. When I was working people would say "I don't...

FWIW I had issued with the Big Bite tires on my Hustler. Skidding and spinning. But since they are an off size there are few bar style in 22X11-10. SO I ended up with these: https://www.carlislebrandtires.com/our-products/product-detail/stryker/ I had to cut the fenders as they were a little...

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/for-sale/kubota/f3680/farm-equipment

OOPS. This one seems to be discontiued. But HD has one for $1,600 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Agri-Fab-32-cu-ft-Capacity-Mow-N-Vac-26-Bushel-45-0577/318459110

Your avatar is unique too. Self descriptive??

My BIL lives there; worked for SpaceX, got in on the ground floor and did well for himself. Retired at 55 and bought a ranch 2 1/2 hrs N of LA. He likes the climate, hates the politics.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1395750-agri-fab-163cc-b-s-soft-top-mow-n-vac.html

That hook would've eliminated a couple adjustments I had to make. The HF hook doesn't extend far enough. And one of these would be good for the FM

I have the HF QH and while I've had to make a few adjustments I'm please with it overall. I had to use bushings for the FM and rear blade, but I use it as is with my weight barrel and rake and BB. It's ice to back up and drop the weight barrel and then back up and attach the blade or rake w/o...

:LOL::LOL::cool: "More than 360,000 people left California in 2021, in what some are calling “The California Exodus” — many leaving for states like Texas, Arizona and Washington." CNBC 6/11/22 "More people move to Texas from California than any other state. But... why? 37 percent of...

Lou I was born and raised in NYS (Rockland Cty outside the City). I only moved to NJ in 1981 when that was only place I found a job. And the income taxes were lower. Always thought I'd return to NYS one day, maybe retire in the Catskills. NYS is still beautiful, especially Midstate and...

I too was chained there by my wife's mother. And her father who was in a nursing home. It wasn't until my MIL decided to move to PA to be closer to her other two kids and grankids that my wife would agree to move. The only consolation is that I was far north by the woods so I had places to...

Re: the title of this thread. Last night we watched The Buddy Holly Story starring Gary Busey. I'd thought I'd seen it before but I guess not. It was so good, even my wife liked it. And Gary did all the singing himself. While it's sad to see our rock stars pass away I'm still amazed that...

That would be me. Guinness would be nice.

You are welcome to come to PA and spend your money.

I was damned to there for years. Broke free in 2017. Can you still buy ammo online? That's where I do most of my purchases. That and the occasional gun show. Went to PA or NYS for the gun shows.

Imagine trying to replace that with electric vehicles. That's a lot of kWhs

That's a pretty wild machine. I'd like to have seen more video of it maneuvering and deploying it's tracks from straight ahead drive to sideways operation.

That was fun to watch. Looked to me like he was really moving. I wish they'd shown some of the loading of the bales. That was also a nice looking rig.

Winter doesn't bother me. The cold seems to actually invigorate me! And here it only gets real cold at night, when I'm inside and asleep. It's also odd that heat didn't bother me until I was over 50-55. Also about the time I got Lyme which was undiagnosed for quite awhile. My favorite times...

Mowing is OK. I usually do it in parts, about a third at a time but it doesn't wipe me out like real work. My body keeps reminding my brain I am NOT 45 anymore, but I don't like feeling like I'm 75 (cuz I'm not). I'm getting around to admitting I can't do it all anymore. The heat is just...

The additional teeth make a big difference. Nice to be able to manipulate the BH from the driver's seat. I have to get off, and climb on the BH seat.

2011 4 door sedan. Not an STi

The article says they negotiated him to give up. A much better outcome. We had a Domestic situation where he had beaten his wife and was shooting his gun off into the night. He had the wife and three children inside. While we set up a perimeter and called out our SOU our dispatcher talked to...

My wife's WRX is optimistic on MPG. When it says we are getting 23 mpg (just a eg) it is actually 22._. The speedometer is also off about 3-4 mph based on roadside radar signs and GPS. In my experience most speedometers are reading higher than actual speed. My Mazda is also off 4 mph. The...

I started watching but he is too panful to listen to.

I think tariffs are the right answer sometimes. But there are no easy fixes. I guess I'd be happy if they were subsidizing something I wanted to buy

On a a funny note; their SWAT team is called TNT. Almost as good as the Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team AKA, FART. Ours was just known as the Fatal Accident Team, so we were the FAT guys.

Thanks for all for the ideas. I can only see the side of the nest since it's under the boards. I am going to try the wet/dry vac idea first. I have two and if the small one dies he gave his life for a good cause. I think I'll also set up a trap. I had another one under my stand-up...

I have a second floor deck where the bottom is sheeted with steel siding to make a roof over the patio under the deck. I have used several cans of yellow jacket spray on the nest from above but they are still there and very active. Any ideas how to kill this nest? I got stung 4 times in about...

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Everything you've said screams 4WD.

From the satellite view there is a campground nearby. Perhaps they were on a hay ride and were ru off the road. NO matter; it's still awful.

Can't the powder be used? I had a problem with creatures in my yard; I cut the tops off shells, poured out the shot and used the resulting blanks to share off the critters. They have not come back.

Along the same lines, thought process, is the Gov't subsidizing electric vehicle. By giving a tax credit to buyers and installing the infrastructure to charge EVs they are using MY tax dollars for EV producers and purchasers. It's as bad as them bailing out banks who then pay US 0.05% interest...

If you read the article they found Tesla was only 8% at fault. The operator was found 90% at fault and the father also at fault. The technician removed the speed limiter at the request of the 18 yr old who was the operator, with a history of reckless driving. IMO the father owns the fault for...

I was wondering if that was a driving force. As a side note I've noticed a lot more unplanted fields around here this year. And most wheat fields have been harvested and the straw (?) baled, mostly in large rectangular bales. I guess headed to be mushroom dirt.

In 2012 we toured the Austrian and Italian Alps by MC. Our leader rented a European GPS. I brought up the rear and checked our route each morning on detailed maps. And each day I'd watch the leader drive past our turnoffs. And then we'd pull onto the shoulder to try to figure out where we...

I don't use it for cold smoking, but the tube with pellets will keep the smoker about 100. The electric element is too maintain 225 for smoking meat.

My neighbor had a lot of wood shavings so he packed them in tin foil into 6" long slugs and shot them Off

AWESOME! Did you see my post about putting the gunpower in tin foil?

FWIW my fried who has a similar cannon; 2 1/8 bore and same look/carriage. He makes a small cup out of tin foil and puts in the powder (looks to be about 1/4 cup) and seals it into a small hockey puck shape. He puts this down the barrel and tamps it in place. Then he tamps in crumbled...

I got one of those SS smoke tubes too. My electric smoker wouldn't generate much smoke unless it was turned up high. And the I had to open the door to restock wood. Now the electric element can keep the temp steady and the smoke tube will supply smoke. Still experimenting to see how log a...

I would be interested in trying an electric ZTM. I've had my Hustler 3 years and just got it sorted out (I hope) so I'm not interested in changing horses mid-stream. The Ryobi is the same as I paid for the Hustler and the EGO is $1,800 more. I've added a few Ryobi One+ tools and are happy...

I misunderstood (I think) the reference. It appears you are talking lawn tractor/mower. My CUT is quiet enough to not need hearing protection even when mowing with the 60" FM. However...my Hustler ZTM is quiet enough when just driving but when the mowing deck is engaged it's like being on the...

What to watch: EVs' share of North American vehicles is accelerating and could hit 28% by 2028, and 59% by 2035, per consulting firm AlixPartners. EVs currently represent 5.1% of registrations. The largest concentrations are the West Coast Cities and Texas with San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose...

For me an EV will not be an issue as we have enough low mileage cars with many years remaining life. I'd guess I'll be 75 before we need to consider a new car. And I'd be OK with one for most of our driving. Setting up a 220 charging station would be work as our fuse panel is in the basement...

No, he was shooting with another neighbor. I'd guess more like 40-60'. And His range is just under 100 yards measured on Google maps (and by his measure). That's where we shoot high power rifles. (NOTE: I misspoke on my first post about his rifle range)

He's a believable guy. We're pretty informal shooting here. I don't know how long my ranges are. His is about 100' for his rifles and about 40-50' for handguns. And mostly we shoot at homemade steel spinners or such. Since I don't hunt accuracy is not Job 1, fun is.

Actually I think you said "Calm down" and I am calm. And I don't need a clear runway, I just like to look thru posts before commenting. I didn't take offense.

My neighbor has a CZ .22LR with a fair scope on it and from an improvised front rest he's shooting dime-size groupings (so he says). He reports it to be fun and reasonable cost.

Best of luck to your son and you; this is not a great time to be buying a car, new or used.

I just waded through page after page of arguments NOT related to Electric vehicles. And I didn't see one word about the recall of Toyota and Subaru new electric vehicles. I'd expected it to be an electric related issue. NOPE! The wheels might fall off.

Princess Bride is one to buy, it's so good. I also liked Pulp Fiction but the wife does not. Grosse Pointe Blank is also funny and interesting. Sliding Doors is another interesting movie, also available on Amazon. Many people are raving about the new Top Gun. I don't get how he can fit the...

The Reacher series on Amazon is better. I'd read all the books before the movie and Tom Cruise is NOT Reacher.

At least he has an open minded involved father. He will get the benefit of your experience and also his own. My father refused to approve of me buying my first car (at 18) and so he would not be involved. So I fell in love with a car and bought it. It was a POS and a money pit. He sold it...

Hit the nail on the head!! Also how interesting that a thread on electric vehicles has been derailed into a discussion/argument about PV and batteries and payback periods. And China building coal fired plants.

Usually NY Strip as that is much cheaper and often available in a full strip (about 12-14 lbs). I will often cut a roast of 3-4 lbs and then slow roast it on the grill to med rare, much like Prime Rib is done. Delicious with homemade horseradish sauce. When I was a kid we did not have steak...

When I was still OTJ we used to create massive traffic jams at rush hour trying to clear accidents. Naturally many of the accidents happened at areas where the road curve tightly or there was an entrance/exit or stop light. And all the rubberneckers made it worse. And it was made worse when we...

Moss, that is probably as good as it gets, but I'll stick with the medium rare steak.

There is a lot of frustration and anger in the world today. And it easily comes out when someone on the road with you starts F'ing with you. The people who brake check, or purposely prevent you from passing, the "left lane loafers". Best to be like a duck and let it slip off your back. A...

We call it an Alternate Merge. Most people are good about it. The circle/roundabouts and 4 way stops are a different subject. Many people are clueless re: who has right of way and/or hesitant about going. And the 4 way stops screw up people's concept of ROW at a regular 2 way stop.

I don't have much to add to this thread. We ate pretty normal stuff and the worst thing was liver. My Mom pan fried it til it was like leather. I remember sitting at the dinner table alone at 9pm with my cold liver still in front of me. In later years she didn't over cook it and served it...

I don't see that. While the delivery fluctuates I see that gasoline deliveries has been lower. What I find interesting is the volume of diesel vs gasoline.

Yep. My 06 Jeep LJ is in great running condition but the body is rusting in many places. I'll keep patching it and driving it until one of us is dead.

I love to cook and smoking is both fun and rewarding. Unfortunately as time goes on I have fewer people to cook for. My wife is indifferent to meats as a whole and like Italian type food better. So I tend to only smoke roasts when I have people coming to visit. I have a couple nice beef...

That is a NICE truck! And down there if FL they probably don't rot away like up here in the salt belt.

I didn't know his!! Seems like a lot of forest to maintain one ship.

True. I am done with my dealer. Couldn't (wouldn't) fix the ZTM they sold me. Put off repairs, stalled until it was almost out of warranty (3 years). Finally got it back and after 2 hours mowing a part they worked on fell out. But have found one only a little further away who seems to value...

That is an end-run. If you can't ban or confiscate the gun make it near impossible to shoot. Which solves nothing. A fruitcake who wants to shoot up a school or supermarket isn't going to care if he pays $2/round. And he won't care if the 30 rd mag he picks up online or privately is illegal.

So the Fed Gov't is celebrating June Teen-th on the 20th. Par for the course.

First of all, your JD 2520 is a Yanmar engine. So it's green is only skin deep. And if you're only mowing 1 acre any tractor will do. It's all the other attachments that make the difference. My BIL has an LS; very nice. I have a Kioti and I like it but it's too big for mowing even my 3...

If it can be turned on a lathe, machined on a mill or welded he can make it. He made his own Gatling gun from scratch; fired .45 ACP. Also made a .50 cal bolt action from a barrel someone gave him from a Ma Deuce.

I was thinking along the same lines. ATF is a good cleaner/solvent. Clean out what crap in in front of the ball first. Also tapping the fuse hole for a zerk is good; then just cut off the top of the zerk and you have a new fuse hole. My neighbor makes cannons just like this. 2 1/8" bore, fir...

Around here I am noticing many fields that are not yet planted or tilled, just weed filled, while many others have corn 6-8" and beans and alfalfa growing. Seems like a lot of inactivity. I was wondering why; we've had good rain and temps. Possibility of farms changing hands or family crisis...

When I bought my Hustler ZTM the salesman pointed out that putting the control handles out to the side automatically sets the parking brake. Which is nice. I still have to shut off the PTO but that is a safety device I can live with. My tractor has to have the clutch depressed (HST) to start...

Some people say a White Pie is not pizza, but I like a White Pie with sliced tomatoes and bacon.

How long were you OTJ?

Shoot!! I paid $350 for my used w/box S&W M&P Shield .40 at the dealer (consignment) and tht I was getting a good deal. A while back J&G Sales had police turn-ins (23 &27 in .40) and they were in the $450 range. I almost bought one and then though of how many rounds went down the barrel.

Some good points. Our economy/economic model is in turmoil. Inflation and possible recession. The FED is probably going to raise rates again and the stock market is already reacting. It's difficult to buy a truck/car if you did have the cash or credit, and the price would be MSRP Plus...

At the Giant food store $100 spent = 100 reward points = $0.10 gas discount. We do better at Sam's club where their gas is always $0.20-.40 cheaper than elsewhere depending on grade. Plus the Sam's credit card gives 5% rewards on ALL gas purchase, even other stations. So the $4.81 gas is...

The revenues from the gasoline tax (in NM) are distributed as follows: State aviation fund – .26% Motorboat fuel tax fund – .13% Counties and municipalities – 10.38% County government road fund – 5.76% Road funds of municipalities – 5.76% Municipal arterial program – 1.44% General fund...

That was the weapon I carried for the last half of my LEO service. It's a midsize frame, 13 in the mag. IMO a little large to carry except in cool weather; we off-duty carried the 27. My S&W M&P is almost an exact duplicate of the 27 except it's a single stack. I have small hands and so the...

Referring back to comments about the FN and Ruger 5.7 guns I came across this: https://palmettostatearmory.com/palmetto-5-7-rock-complete-pistol.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=20220613&utm_term=morning&utm_content=RK01-51655123115

Actually, in the town I lived in last the town was down to 12 DPW workers (from 40+) and used private contractors to plow most of the roads. The state hired private owner/operators and trucking companies to plow the State highway. So unless there was more than 4" (the level at which they...

No, it's not. The Gov't throws all the money in one bucket and then spends it. And here in PA the tolls from the PA Turnpike do NOT go to maintenance and improvements. It's just another form of tax that supports Gov't spending. And the tolls are high.

WOW. Being from the NYC metro area originally we always had pizza and the person making it and serving it spoke with a Italian accent. Ironically since I lived in a town that was predominantly Irish and Italian I never had a bagel until I was in college. And it wasn't until I was about 33...

FWIW I went on the local Mazda dealer's web site just to see what a car costs; they only had 3 new cars in stock. And this is a major dealer with multiple brands in a well populated area. I'm glad I have all the cars/tractors/ZTM I'll need for the foreseeable future. One person said something...

I had to search to find out what RIO stood for. My BIL's lawn mower would shut off if the blades were engaged and you put it in reverse. What a PITA. It also shut off if you got off it with the deck engaged. We disabled both. His tractor (an LS) will also shut off if he doesn't set the...

I bought an 025 16" bar back around 1996 and besides a new carb, spark plugs and getting the auto-oiler fixed it's been great. Still rides on my tractor and is my go-to saw. I bought a Farm Boss to get a 20" bar and I don't think it's as good a saw. Seems down on power. My brother has an...

Well in this same vein, in California bees can be fish. Yep. https://slate.com/technology/2022/06/california-endangered-species-bees-fish.html

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/20/1100263364/buffalo-shooter-body-armor-fewer-regulations-than-guns I saw one site that sells 11x14 armour panels to go in a backpack

Interesting. I'd like to see if it makes a difference if they were using a body-like structure behind the vest. I'd like to conduct some tests like this but don't want to lay out the $$$ to destroy a vest panel.

Good point. While this tread does go off on tangents it's usually interesting and it's fun learning new things. Mr Moss you are one of my favorite commentators on this site.

I've never had the opportunity to shoot a 57, Ruger or FN. I would imagine it'd be easy to control and get back on target. Also that round will penetrate body armor and some nut-jobs have worn BA during their killing spree. It does appear large to carry. I carry in a belly band; a side...

It's part of the drive to get us to transition to electric vehicles.

This is the suspension seat mount I got (although I got it for about $150 2 yrs ago). It's a noticable improvement...

Wouldn't let me read it either. NYT does the same. After a certain number of article it doesn't let you in. Unless I open my browser "Incognito".

True; I did use my ZTM to tow my aerator and it has pulled my small yard trailer. I usually do that work with my ATV. And, of course, I have my tractor for most tasks.

If your property is 1.9 acres you'll be mowing much less. Lawn/garden tractors can mow well and some new models are very maneuverable. The HST ones are nice; no gear shifting. And with a plow and wheel weight they can do snow. Usually cheaper than ZTMs. ZTMs are great for faster mowing...

When I bought my Hustler ZTM they offered Flex Forks as an option for $300. As I was pushing the budget already and they didn't seem like they'd do much I declined. I thought it interesting that they'd replace the forks the mower shipped with and I'd get no credit for the forks. Anyhow I'm...

This is something I don't remember, maybe never knew...

While we are talking about ZTM and suspension; Opinions on the Flex Forks? Do you notice the difference? worth the cost? They were a $300 option when I bought my mower so I passed. The suspension seat mount helps (only cost $150).

We had them in the 90s in NYS, which charged a $0.05/can/bottle deposit. Feed in the can/bottle and at end it prints out a receipt we'd turn in for cash. No deposit in NJ but the town collected the cans/glass and sold it for recycling to help cover garbage collection costs. Same with paper...

I looked for it and we don't seem to get it here. We like the Lone Sar Law and Louisiana Law and North West Law (Washington State) as well as Northwoods Law (New Hampshire).

I would like it if there was more required labeling as to country of origin. I heard in a news radio broadcast that many US calves are shipped to Mexico for fattening (where it's cheaper) and then shipped back to the US for slaughter. Also many products just list "Distributed by" or "Product...

I painted my shed with barn red and white trim. I always check the rack at HD/Lowes for the mixed paint that the customer rejected. Good paint cheap.

I just purchased their Engine Code reader. The check-engine light came on in the Mazda, and while I was picking up the ZTM from repair the light came on in the Jeep just as I was pulling into HF. I skipped the cheapo $35 and splurged for the $55 one. Worked OK. Jeep needs O2 sensor(s) and the...

Around here they call it "going over the Mountain" it being Blue Mountain and Carlisle or Mechanicsburg the destination. Both about 15 miles/25 min.

Except for recording the studio/record version David Bowie and Freddie Mercury never performed "Under Pressure" again together. They jointly wrote/recorded the song as a result of a chance meeting/encounter in Switzerland.

Good of you to stop and assist. Most people just want to rubberneck and take photos and video. The car I was following yesterday was all over the road (3pm). I was waiting for the head-on collision but we turned off. I'm thinking they were texting. First they were weaving at 40-45, then...

Speaking of Smart Phones, I just got my first (because my flipphone was no longer supported). My neighbor has Consumer Cellular and he's been happy with the service. I got a new Motorolla Moto Power for $160 and service is $20/month with 1 G of data. just wanted it to make phone calls and...

I got a Hustler SDX 54" because I was being loyal to my local Kioti dealer and it was a good value. I got a lemon and the dealer was useless and Hustler Corporate didn't really care. It's been in the shop 4 times and I just got it back. It's now 3 yrs old, 134 hrs and the warranty has...

Funny how "Moving a shed" became "Cleaning out and refurbishing a shed". No criticism intended. I've been following every step.

My gun time today will be tucking if it's holder for the trip to pick up my ZTM at the repair shop. Since the incident in Buffalo I decided no place is safe. I used to go to the tractor/mower dealer unarmed. I wonder if that nut-case would have done that in a CC state. Maybe, I'd consider...

Mine goes in/out better if I drive straight a little first, and maybe back up a tad. I never thought of the front wheels off the ground trick.

I use NAPA (WIX) oil filters. The dealer has to order them but they came in in 2 days. Amazon has it for $10.10

That sucks. But the first thing that struck me is in NJ any "transfer" of a weapon that is not done with the proper paperwork is illegal. They have what is called the "gun range exception" which allows someone to let another use their gun. To loan a rifle you have to fill out a NJSP form...

I think our volunteers got a small break on property taxes. EMS was well funded by the donations and some support from the township, which of course came from taxes. Fire the same. What I always found interesting is that the people who make the least money and pay the least taxes use the...

When I had a Glock with a double stack in S&W .40 I found it OK if maybe a little big. Now I have a S&W in .40 single stack and it's too slim. A rubber grip helps.

I think it's going to be good when it gets straightened out. Cuts real nice. It's just been off since day one and the nearest dealer, who I bought it from I consider incompetent. They did OK getting a FEL cylinder rebuilt. They hire family and fellow church members so maybe that's an issue...

That is a nice rifle but IMO too long for inside the home. I have a fine bullpup as well as a nice pistol. I lock my doors for their protection and my dogs will alert at unusual noises and smells. They sometimes alert at 0xxx because they hear or smell something in the ravine alongside the...

Reading your post makes me wonder what part of NJ you are from. I moved from what we called North Jersey; anything north of I80. I've been to the shore (of course) and visited the pine barrens and driven thru the south farmlands. We had police and animal control and shooting guns was...

Thanks for your service. Having served beside FF/BLS I appreciate the sacrifice. After one suicide attempt the EMT who responded from her home with a kit and saved his life had to leave the service. Badly traumatized. Where I moved from the BLS Squads were well funded but it was getting...

I thought this was a good forum to bring this up. I used to work alongside the volunteer EMS in our township. These people drop their lives to rush out and help complete strangers often in the worst of weather and circumstances and frequently i the middle of the night. And then they get up...

Don't keep us hanging... Was the drunk OK? Did they find the looters? And yes, the Thin Blue Line is getting streached on the Left Coast. Who in his right mind would want to be a street cop in SF or Portland or SSeattle?

Sorry for this. But try to stay close. Avoid politics, concentrate on enjoying your grandchildren. Don't let them make you estranged.

Best Line, Mechanicsburg called w/in a day. Said it needed new dampers and found the bearings on the mower deck were bad (maybe that made it so loud) and the idler pulleys were bad. Parts on order.

My tractor did not come with an on-board tool kit, and when you're 1/3 mile from the shop it's nice to have some pliers, Dia Cutters, adjustable wrenches and spare pins of various sizes. As well as some baling wire and electrical tape. I rigged up an ammo box for this purpose and painted it...

Irish Alzheimers A condition primarily (not exclusively) seen in women of Irish ancestry involving a loss of rational and objective memory, specifically as it pertains to any past misdoings on their behalf. This lapse in memory is almost always accompanied by an innate ability to recall with...

or "conspiracy,"

I think this thread resonates with us all because we have "been there, done that". OP has learned a lesson, got his tiller back and the sun will shine tomorrow.

I am neither a taker nor a giver; but I will help a friend in need. But my time of servitude is over so I no longer feel the need to help everyone who need help.

BTW I would never lend a tool that could hurt someone, even to a good friend. A very good friend asked to borrow my log splitter. I said NO, but I will come over and operate it as you feed me the logs. Same for my chainsaw. And I have a friend with a small 4' tiller for his BX25. While I...

You've already made two mistakes. You did work for him and let him stiff you for the payment. Then you lent him the equipment he still owes you $50 for. And you are now liable if he sticks his hand under it, and you are out the money if he never returns it or returns it damaged. My father...

I will have to watch this one. I learned a lot about pivots from her other video.

One of the guys I worked with grew up in Patterson in the 60s-early 70s. He said it was nice back then. Many of the guys I worked with grew up in what we referred to as Central Jersey and they said it used to be great. I grew up in Rockland County, just across the border. I moved to Jersey...

California thanks you; you put them over the top. I think these forums need a laughing face as well as a thumbs up for reactions.

Interesting. And as I'm sure you know, the armpit that is NJ also has it's own armpit. Actually at least two. The one I had to frequent (as little as possible) was Paterson. I had a rule, no...more of a guideline; never go south of I80 except to Newark Airport or at high speed to someplace...

That is what we had at the PD for when patrol cars were run down. It was always plugged in and saw lots of use (no abuse) and years of service. I have a DieHard with USB and 12v ports as well as a small light. I use it occasionally when I run down batteries; on the tractor, ATV, car and Jeep...

Update. Since I contacted Hustler Corporate one week ago the promised call from the Regional Service Manager has not happened. I dropped it off at a much larger dealer/service shop further away who said they would be happy to service it and would NOT put it at the end of the Q. He said the...

The GMC Hummer EV is a brilliant execution of a terrible idea https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/07/business/gmc-hummer-ev-review/index.html

I think we need to have a new term like MPkW. But that would be questionably accurate (just like EPA estimates). And since $/kWh vary widely and some consumers have solar cells it's all kinda fuzzy money.

What Putin and the Russian Army is doing is criminal. And I think he's going to get away with it. In a year or two he'll have the eastern part of Ukraine and it'll be business as usual. Just like when he seized Crimea.

I saw a bit on Motor Week featuring the electric Hummer pickup. 1,000hp. Est $80,000. I guess there is no reason to worry about "gas mileage". They were saying 300 mi range, 0-60 like 2+sec, towing capacity 10,000lbs. I question all that BS.

I found this article. Information I hadn't heard about GM's Volt recall. https://www.wired.com/story/cars-going-electric-what-happens-used-batteries/

I think the Tesla has become a status symbol. "Look at me, I'm affluent AND ecologically friendly". (Reminds me of a South Park episode featuring Prius) https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/a9lgxa/south-park-smuggy-san-francisco-town

We didn't have AC until we moved to PA where we have geothermal. AT the other house the temps dropped enough at night so it was comfortable to sleep. This home is very well insulated and the sun doesn't come directly in the large windows in the summer so we don't fight solar heat. So having...

I like .40 for CC. About the same size as the 9mm, I'm used to it, and I have boxes of left-over hollow points. For plinking I like .22 at cans filled with water, or 7.62x39 at cinderblocks or bricks. IMO all guns are fun to shoot; it's a question of cost and availability of the ammo. My...

I watch his channel too. It's good. Informative. I liked when he went on a tour of other farms, some amond growers, farms in Cali.

What is your opinion on Sonne Farms? I watch the videos to learn about how it works.