I admit I'm a bit of a grammar nazi. I don't take it to the extreme, but there are certain words that drive me nuts. I blame social media and the fact that the dumbest members of society are also the most vocal. Here's a list in no particular order:
1. Affect / effect (Shooting without...
My wife (47) went in early last week for her routine mammogram. 3 visits and a biopsy later, we got the call today she has Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This is like a huge kick in the balls for our family. I can’t imagine what she is feeling right now, I just know that she needs me to be...
I won these at a wild game dinner that I attended recently, and I really have no use for them. These are the HD model, not the standard. Nice compact design, super clear as one would expect with Vortex optics. Comes new in the box (I did take them out to coonfinger them a little) with case...
Based on the responses to the feeler thread, I have created a poll to determine date and location.
I left out Feb 16-17 due to the Valpo gun show and the NWI meet and eat.
Saturday could be either lunch or dinner, so please post to this thread with your preference.
Update:
Date: Saturday...
So we (me, wife, son, daughter)are down in TN at my daughter and SIL's house for Thanksgiving. We all woke up this morning, and I went to the kitchen to get started on breakfast for everyone (6 of us). I get started with 3 lb of thick cut Wrights bacon, make coffee and serve everyone a cup...
I had to replace my shower faucet valve yesterday due to the old valve housing developing a crack. I have copper pipes. I bought a Delta kit and got everything installed, all copper fittings were soldered into place without issue.
Here’s the problem, I couldn’t find any valve assemblies that...
Even got the shirt to prove it. My daughter and her husband welcomed a baby girl on Thursday 10/20. Baby was 11 days overdue, so they induced her. After 36 hours of labor, she still wasn’t dilated, so they took the baby c-section. Baby was in the NICU until this morning due to low oxygen and to...
We recently went on an overnight canoe trip up in Grayling MI on the beautiful Au Sable river. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. Took my wife and 2 boys (age 18 & 19) who have never been canoeing. We packed everything we needed for a 2 day trip, including tents, sleeping bags, food...
Just got a random text from an old friend with the news. I'm literally speechless. All I can do is offer prayers, and as a believer in the almighty, sovereign work of a loving God, I know that we will see each other again. RIP Bigtanker...
Witnessed a hit and run yesterday while loading up my car at Sam's Club. Heard a loud BANG and looked up to see a grey Audi SUV and a black Jeep Liberty had hit each other. Audi was disabled, with airbags deployed, and Jeep had extensive front end damage. Then the black Jeep starts to take...
tl;dr - got a call from a detective stating that he was investigating information that my son was raped / abused.
Full story - sitting in my living room on a Saturday afternoon, and my 17 year old son gets a call on his phone. It's a detective with the local PD. He confirms some information...
4 easy payments of $XX.xx. No, just tell me how much I have to pay and if I think it’s worth it, I’ll buy. If you start talking about the payments, I’m done.
My daughter got married 5 months ago and they have lived close by since then. They came over last night and told us that he is beginning the enlistment process, and has already talked the the recruiter.
I have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I’m super proud of him and my daughter that...
I want to replace the flag at our church as it is getting frayed and faded. It flies 24/7/365, so I need one that will hold up to the elements. I’m willing to spend good money as long as it’s good quality. I’m looking for 5’X8’ or 5’X9’6” size.
What’s the best material? I’ve seen cotton...
My oldest daughter got married this weekend. She has always been a daddy’s girl and we were extremely close. Dads, if you haven’t done this before, all I can say is there is no way you can prepare enough. Lots of emotions as I sent my baby into the world. I know this is what kids are supposed to...
So my wife’s work issued a letter today that anyone who is unvaccinated must get tested twice per week, and must fill out a protocol sheet daily. Vaccinated employees need not follow any of these measures. They have not mandated the vaccine, but have issued a policy treating vaccinated and...
I DONT KNOW WHATS UP WITH ALL THE NEW MEMBERS COMING HERE JUST TO TRY TO SCAM OTHERS. JUST A HEADS UP ABOUT A SCAM THAT IS HAPPENING WITH ONE OF THE NEW MEMBERS RIGHT NOW. APPARENTLY AN OLDER WOMAN HAS BEEN SENDING PM’S TO VARIOUS MEMBERS WITH PICTURES OF HERSELF IN VERY PROVOCATIVE POSES. SHE...
Looks like heart failure.
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I was opening up some packages this afternoon with my Kershaw Blur which I had just sharpened the previous day. Apparently 2020 wanted to get one last jab in and seized the opportunity. I’ve been carrying a pocket knife since I was 8 years old, you would think I would know to get my thumb out of...