Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967

Naw... that'd be "sh***"

Dad served aboard Ranger... several years later, and in the Atlantic.

Los Angeles 1901 had a population of over 102 thousand. This is more realistic, for miles in all directions.... But I still avoid the place!

Lawn Darts on Steroids~! Reg'lar lawn darts....

Surprised that hunting will still be allowed. Jeepers ~ what WERE they thinking?

Well... I've watched three episodes on Prime. I've never signed up for "MGM+" - just watched 'em. So, I turned on the TV and checked - sure 'nuff, it says "MGM+" on the Pennyworth tab. Hmmm.... next, I logged onto Amazon and checked my "subscriptions." Yup... there's Prime. But nope ~ no MGM+. So am I gonna be gettin' a bill? Think I might hold off on more episodes until I figger that out.

Actually... as I was leaving the medical center last Wednesday (continuing 'stones saga) I said "dangit ~ after that, I'm gonna have myself a martini tonight!" The very kind nurse smiled and said "you go right on ahead - you deserve it!" Reminds me of another time... about ten years ago, having gone through some cardiac stuff (AFib). My doctor said "No alcohol! It's bad for your heart!" But my cardiologist said, "Ya know... just don't go overboard, but having a drink or two is okay - it's good for your heart!" So guess whose advice I chose to take...?

Thankee, all. Nope... just prep for Sunday evening. Aw, hang it ~ gotta have olives!

So... would a Martini be considered "clear liquid?" Asking for a friend.

Made it through three episodes... it ain't for the faint of heart~!

Kinda expensive, but I'm pretty sure someone - prob'ly a bunch o' someones - are gonna load 'em up in regular .22 rifles and handguns. Might be fun, with the pill scootin' down the barrel like a bobsled....

Knowing nothing of the process, I'm curious ~ do they have to be registered for a specific firearm? Can you use them on multiple guns...? As an aside, I had a buddy once (no longer with us!) who was a fair machinist. Just for poops and snickers, he set out to make one himself. He had a .303 Enfield, and a broken bayonet, and built the thing on the bayonet stub. It literally snapped onto the rifle - and with subsonic lead loads was MUCH quieter than without. I was impressed! This was a "I wonder if I can do this!" project; he didn't keep it.

Kind of a cultural question. Sorta. So... I like food. And I have noticed that anytime I eat in an Italian restaurant, the staff, who may or may not be of Italian heritage, are usually polite, friendly, and whatever - but do not have Italian accents. Sound just like anyone else from the neighborhood. When I eat in a Mexican restuarant, the same - the wait staff (especially in these parts) are pretty much guaranteed to be Hispanic. And they also usually have only an "accent-free" california accent. There's a Brazilian place in Fresno, - same as above; not a trace of a Brazilian Portuguese accent. I don't frequent French eateries, but when I have, the same. But every time I go to a Chinese restuarant (I LOVE 'em!), every person working there is obviously of Chinese heritage - and ALL have strong accents. EVERY time! And this is an observation I've carried since the 1960's. So... are these places only owned and staffed by people newly arrived from China? Or do they go home and sound like Jennifer Aniston?

Shux... if'n it was me, I'd likely wander over and introduce myself!

So... do we get a Mini-Sharps to shoot it~?

Thankee, @Pat Riot~! Just watched the first episode. Had not heard of it; I found it to actually to be quite good!

I've read that it would actually be but a few days....

OR...! We could just move 'em all here! Total population of Israel is probably less than half the number of folks who've casually "wandered" across our southern border the last few years. And I suspect they are by and large of better character, have better work ethics, and heck... have ethics!