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Hey cpoxon........Thanks for posting that! I will definitely have to take a tour! I recently was on a site where we tested mega stand-by systems for a monstrous server farm. As you no doubt know, the best test is to put the whole system under load for the test. We worked out the politics' with the local power company and used a suburb of approx. 300K people for our test load. All went well, uninterruptable power supplied with excess to spare. So yeah, I love to hear/see posts like yours. The more unusual the more fascinating (at least to me). You also mentioned Fluke meters......we are Fluke from head to toe. They are the best IMO. You get what you pay for. Thanks again.

I agree with what I think you mean about naming a production car or option package after a racing series (IROC, TransAm). But there was quite a bit of difference between the two....equipment aside. IROC was mainly a NSCAR "warm-up" event run mainly on ovals, and TransAm was more of a sports car based event sanctioned under SCCA, and run mostly on sports car tracks (like Elkhart.....on of my personal favorites).

jumpsalot-2...... it looks like muff528 and ryoder are a lot quicker on the key board than I. IMO the TransAM series started out with a good idea and some GREAT drivers. But when the rules allowed for the switch to tubular chassis and the like, costs skyrocketed and I believe the series has had it's ups and downs financially since then.

jumpsalot-2.........I checked out Wiki after I read your comment. Initially yes, they were limited to 111" wheel base and 5 liter max displacement. You mentioned the Mustang, if I recall correctly the Camaro Z-28's were also 302's. In spite of being a smaller V-8 they were very hi-revving motors that were tweaked to produce horsepower in the 600 HP or so range (race cars), but were under rated for street use. B.S. the insurance company to keep rates down strategy. I'm sure as the series aged the displacement numbers you mentioned and higher were allowed.

keithbar........a little more history, these cars, (Firebirds, Mustangs, Camaros, etc.) competed on the race track in a series started in the 60's called Trans Am(Trans American) Racing Series. The initial concept was to shove a five liter V-8 into an American stock based sedan and go racing. So Pontiac used/purchased the rights to use the name on it's "properly equipped" Firebird.

D22369......Darn good point

My take......"There are NO bad dogs, just bad people!" Best of luck skydude2000 on your four-legged friend search.

A ladies-only theme is available at "Automatic Divas." Careful female shooters........hot brass between the hood ornaments can leave a mark. On full auto, the brass IS flying everywhere. I'm just trying to be helpful

Ron....you are a smart guy, however, I was troubled by your vid choice to link government and religion. I'm not going to address the religion part (which I know was your point). I'm personally" a live and let live type of guy", as long as you are doing no harm to others from a religion perspective. What bothered me was the esteemed Harvard professor kept referring to USA government as a democracy. If it was some computer hack who butchers the English language such as myself, I would have shrugged my shoulders and moved on. Instead a highly educated man is using democracy multiple times.....no accident? This is a problem (not just Harvard). Ron I'm sure you know democracy is government of the masses (mob rule). A republic is representative rule (which we are supposed to have). It could certainly be argued we have "strayed". I truly despise 98% of politician's (at all levels of government), but that's a whole different thread. When asked of Benjamin Franklin what kind of government the founders created "A Republic if you can keep it."

RMK......aaaaah I would guess there are many more hunter hours spent in the field hunting than in Europe. It would seem to me if that is the case, (I'm just guessing here) it would coincide that more accidents would happen with more hunting Also, from what I understand (never hunted Europe myself) hunting is very limited to private estates and clubs. From what I have heard they are quite expensive and quite regulated. So Billy Bob redneck probably would not be allowed to hunt there, or could afford to. If a exclusive club member were to have an accident ( a lord, or someone) I highly doubt that the commoners would ever hear about it. All pure speculation on my part. Accidents happen in all pursuits in life. Heck, in a duck boat on icy waters and big waves by yourself trying to pull your dog into the boat would be a perfect example of being distracted and forgetting. But overall I'm surprised how few accidents happen hunting each year. Yes......one accident is too many.

lummy......looks like everyone has given you good info. I'd like to add, you should not forget about a few inexpensive accessories. Sometimes during negotiations they will throw them in. A dehumidifier is desired (IMO) unless you have safe installed in very dry climate. A LED interior lite is very handy. You mentioned a handgun......special handgun rack (safe model specific....with some brands), is also an inexpensive accessory. When sizing the safe for your son just remember the old question and answer "How many guns do you have?" Answer "I have as many as I need, but not as many as I want." Don't go too small. Having said that, a gun safe is a real NICE gift! Can I be your "adopted Son"

Right, but he has permits beyond that. He operates about 6 different businesses on his compound outside Colorado Springs. His website https://www.dragonmans.com/

Your father is a wise man. As my father once said, "the only way to change an evil man is to change is heart, if that fails...put a bullet through his brain".

ryoder........Colorado is an open carry state....right

***, no still image will convey the sensory bombardment that is ground rush. YES......"sensory bombardment", best description I've ever heard. When the horizons disappear, even in your per phial, as you are looking directly at the EXACT piece of earth that will be your "crater" while waiting on a piece of nylon......you are fucking alive! OR, if it's not your day.......you are fucking dead! A very interesting subject challenge to attempt artistically.

If you were looking with your eyes wide open, it also exposed the media biases. To include everyone's favorite back in the day, walter cronkite, which ultimately helped in a very large way to defeat America, in spite of that not being the case on the battlefield. Read General Gapp's memoirs if you have a problem with that statement.......he also addressed the USA media that bolstered and keep them (NVA) going in their darkest hours. In the end the politico's to include JFK, LBJ didn't take the brunt of the blame.....That blame was placed on those crazy, fucking ,baby killing nam vets....so spit on them!

patworks........after reading your post a few times to glean knowledge, I thought "yes, very clear advice and it makes perfect sense." Then while grilling salmon this eve, your last paragraph kept hauntingly bouncing around in my brain cavity. I get the first part about the human body breaking down. But the last sentence has me a little baffled, although on the surface it seems clear? I guess I've never met a senile person that expressed to me they knew they were senile. So is that jumper that I keep seeing in my "wanting to deploy zone" whom I can't shake while tracking away from a big-way and being pushed lower than I want, senile, or just having a bad day? How can you tell if said skydiver is senile? Heck, how do I know if I'm a senile jumper? How would one personally gauge such a thing? If you didn't know you were senile, how could you be" smart enough to stand down?" Also, carrying this concept into other pursuits, how would you know it's time to quit riding motorcycles. piloting boats, hunting the high country solo, etc.? I'm not trying to be a smart ass here, or in any way argumentative. I just would like to know your thoughts on how you could tell if another skydiver, or yourself is/or becoming senile. Thanks for the insights.

This is what they go for new. The Consew SK-6F and Singer 132-K6 are the exact same machine. Damn.....thanks for the info monkycndo!

Yeah Tink1717, "roids" or the "clear" would most definitely help. As you no doubt know the body takes a hell of a beating during all those practice jumps. Being able to heal fast and build strength and endurance fast sounds great, because it works! However, the "rage", suspected cancers, shrinking or non-responsive sexual body parts make it a no go for me. I also wonder (don't know) if you get the "jitters"? This could make a normally smooth flyer a funnel magnet.

One of the best young skydivers EVER (started at 15 I think), was the "Snoid"! Are you still alive dude? Pre-tunnel day's......Hell of a skydiver!!

Yep, about a cup's worth. Here's the recipe I use: Making the Brine ½ bunch of celery (butt end works great) 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half 3 medium carrots, unpeeled 1 cup salt ½ cup brown sugar 1 tbl. Black pepper corns 1 tbl. Whole allspice berries 1 tbl. Candied ginger Low boil for ½ hour in a large stock pot, 1- 1 ½ gallons of water. Let cool. Strain out all the spices and vegetables before using. Brining the turkey Brine the turkey in the solution for 12 hours, adding enough water and ice cubes to cover the turkey completely. A 5 gallon bucket with lid works very well for this. Place in a cool area, such as garage or outside. There should be ice cubes left at the end of the brining, ensuring the solution and turkey stayed safely cold. It does make for a tender bird. Make sure you DON'T add additional salt for seasoning... The first time I smoked a turkey all I had was some hickory. Fine, but the whole bird tasted like one of those processed "turkey hams"! Not the effect we were aiming for. Apple and cherry are much more subtle for a light meat. Heck, I use those smoking ribs and even cooking steaks now. Thanks for sharing John, that was the info I was looking for on brine, and all the instructions....Perfect! Having been the electrical contractor on numerous restaurants involving extensive interaction with chefs I understand recipe secrecy as well. Heck, some treat them like they are carrying nuc launch codes. I've been cooking steaks, pork, poultry with apple wood as well. What a major taste difference.....YUM! Unfortunately cherry wood is rare, but sounds real tasty. Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!

Ron, thanks for the site......just did a quick look for now but will be back. The site definitely has some info I want to further explore.

Hey John when you say "brine" are you talking salt water? Smoking over cherry and apple wood sounds "out of this world" GOOD!