Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. It might be a mite irreverent of me, but I'll always think of him as "Pope Bob."
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'Specially if the twenty have submachineguns and the one dude has a pistol. Just watch almost any episode of NCIS....
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The concept's not new...!
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Half-Breed Pete's dad was Army. Fought in the Battle of Monticello Ridge. At his funeral the honor guard was Army; could have been of any branch, just happened to all be Army. The bugler was a Marine.
The late Bear Paw had been career Navy. At his funeral an Army Special Forces sergeant stood at attention during the entire service.
It all works - honors rendered.
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Only one.
On a Saturday evening sometime around Christmas, 1972, ol' Hank and I went to the movin' picture show to see a new Robert Redford movie, Jeremiah Johnson.
The following Monday, I made my way to the San Francisco Gun Exchange. "Mister Posner, might you have a fifty caliber Hawken?"
"Why yes, we do! It's a Thompson/Center, but just like the one in that new movie -"
"I'll take it! And a bullet mold, pleeze...!"
(I already had plenty of lead, fffg powder, and caps on hand for my revolvers)
It was quite the novelty at ranges for a while ~ I still wonder at how most people back then were totally unfamiliar with black powder. But it was - and still is - a TON o' fun. It even won me a turkey!
Nowadays there are some folk who will quickly criticize the piece, claiming it is not perfectly historically accurate (in design and construction, not shooting - as it shoots quite accurately!). However, back in '72, this was about the only game in town - Lyman wouldn't bring out their Plains Rifle for another eight years.
I'm happy with it.
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I seemed to recall having read and seen a number of demonstrations with black powder and static electricity...
One theory is that being mostly carbon, black powder is actually a pretty decent conductor ~ little resistance, no ignition.
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From thirty three year ago....
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3 hours ago, Alpo said:
A place you deal with - it might be a company you buy things from, or it might be a forum that you spend a lot of time on. It really doesn't matter what the place is - send you an email that they would like you to complete a survey, so they will have some idea of how their customers perceive them.
Let's say SASS. So the wild bunch wants you to fill out a survey. But instead of the survey being administered on the SASS website, you have to go to a third party...
Uh... do we even have a Wild Bunch anymore...?
@Pat Riot's post brings back memories (shudder!) of my employer's annual Employee Satisfaction Survey. Presented as an important tool to allow management to help improve efficiencies and address employee concerns. And presented as being COMPLETELY anonymous. Yeah. Right. Included in the survey were queries about gender and ethnicity. We had a staff of around +- 350. Maybe thirty of us were men - spread out over four counties. And maybe a dozen of the total staff were "caucasian." And some questions made it pretty clear what division you worked in. About as anonymous as wearing a neon sign.
I always politely declined to participate. And was always reprimanded for not participating. Too bad. Incidently, although the men comprised less than 10% of the staff, they received about 90% of the disciplinary actions - up to and including termination.
"Anonymous" opinion surveys? Har!
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So... whose head's gonna roll...?
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1 hour ago, Alpo said:
What was wrong with it?
$20 ain't a bad price. But $20 for an UNSERVICEABLE gun seems like $20 thrown in the garbage.
I was at the home of a lodge brother of my father's, back about 50 years ago. And I noticed in the corner of the room, leaning up against the wall, was an M1 carbine with a 30 round magazine. And I mentioned it. He told me that was his HOUSE GUN. Said he had one in every bedroom, one in the living room, and that one in the den. All loaded, all chambered, all ready to go. Had bought them all from the NRA back in the early sixties for $25 each.
And it clearly states "safe to fire conventional ammunition only..."
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Brings to mind the 1978 movie "The Deer Hunter." That film was kinda disturbing....
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Yul could do that~!
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A bit slow for the first minute....
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5 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said:
Found on FB
Kentucky Blackberry Dumpling
Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
2 cups King Arthur bread flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Dash of sea salt
1 cup sweet milk or water
For the Berry Mixture:
4 cups blackberries (frozen or fresh)
Water (enough to cover the berries)
About 3 cups of cane sugar (adjusted to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the Dumplings:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a dash of sea salt.
Slowly add the milk or water, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the dough gently, then roll it out flat and thin. Use a knife, pizza cutter, or whatever tool you prefer to slice the dough into strips or squares. These dumplings should be thin and slick, rather than thick or fluffy, so aim for a good, even thickness that holds together well.
Cook the Berries:
Place your blackberries in a large pot and add just enough water to cover them.
Traditional Southern Blackberry Dumplings RecipeBring the water and berries to a rolling boil, then reduce to a medium boil.
Add cane sugar to the boiling berry mixture. Start with a couple of cups, then taste the mixture as it cooks. As the water turns purple from the berries, continue adjusting the sweetness to taste. For a more traditional, sweet Southern flavor, you might want around 3 cups of sugar, but feel free to adjust based on your preference and the tartness of your berries.
Add the Dumplings:
Once the berry mixture is sweetened to your liking and at a medium boil, begin dropping in the dumpling pieces. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot, as the dumplings need space to cook evenly.
Let the dumplings cook for about 20 minutes, or until they reach your desired consistency. They should be chewy and slick, with a texture that’s thinner than the fluffy dumplings often found in other dishes.
Serve:
Serve the dumplings warm in a bowl with plenty of the sweet berry sauce. This dish can be enjoyed as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling indulgent.
Tips for Perfect Blackberry Dumplings
Use Frozen or Fresh Berries: Freshly picked or frozen berries both work well, though frozen berries may add a hint of tartness, which you can balance with a little extra sugar.
Sweeten to Your Taste: Traditional Southern recipes often call for a generous amount of sugar, so feel free to adjust the sweetness to fit your preference or your family’s tastes.
Achieve the Right Dumpling Texture: This isn’t your typical fluffy dumpling recipe—these dumplings should be thin, chewy, and slick. If you prefer a different texture, you can try experimenting with the thickness of the dough, but for authenticity, aim for a thinner roll-out.Like an Inside-Out Cobbler!
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6 hours ago, MizPete said:
Don't go to Antarctica. It's down there, frozen. Waiting for global warming.
6 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said:I thought that was The Thing.
Arctic. "The Thing" was in the Arctic.
AND it was none other than James Arness~ Marshall Dillon hisself!!
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Surprisingly, I've found the service has improved immensely - which is not to say they never screw up... just far less than a few years ago. I still get other people's mail - maybe once a month, compared to multiple times a week not that long ago.
But compared to they california Department of Motor Vehicles* (DMV - "Department of Mindless Villians"), the USPS's performance is stellar!
*(Don't EVEN get me started on those clowns!
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35 minutes ago, MizPete said:
Allstate used to underwrite on the basis that, if you'd never had a claim, you were past due.
That, basically, is how insurance works. The people who don't have claims finance the ones that do. Wouldn't work otherwise.
And know that, when your turn comes, the $ should be there.
Yup. But over twenty percent is kinda significant.
And we have to help pay to re-build parts of Los Angeles and other places that [should not have] burned.
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Just got my homeowner's insurance renewal packet - it's going up 20.5% ! Yikes!!
I've been with the same insurer fourteen years and have never had a claim. But, this being california, mebbe I oughtta just consider myself lucky my insurance company (Farmers) is still in business here and that I even have a policy.
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Ba-Dump Tissssh - Memes
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Add a dash o' maple and OH Yum~!