Abilene Slim SASS 81783

“ Oh, bad Zoot! Well, there’s only one thing to do. You’ll have to spank me!”

I saw one years ago - a cousin to demolition derby where collisions are the whole point. Entertaining for about on lap, but not more. YMMV.

Could he pitch before? 🤣 Glad you’re healed up to ump again, Cyrus!

Ding ding ding! We have a winner!

Umm…well…ugh.

^^This.

She and Patty Wagstaff are two of the best aerobatic pilots ever and fierce competitors. I got to meet Patty. 😍 Would love to meet Svetlana. 😊

Yup, throttle.

Pulling the trigger on the run is concerning to me.

Our American flag had to be taken down as the wind was pulling out the mounting bracket.

I guess your dad didn’t care for White Castle burgers either? 😊

It’s been a long since seeing one, but isn’t that EMFs cartouche on the grip? Could be a Pietta?

This is the brand I use. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2503127970?pid=761730

I have one of those Garands rebuilt at the Augusta arsenal in the early 50’s. It and others like it are “authentic” in that they were rebuilt to milspec from new and WW2 era parts inventories. They were then reissued or put back into storage. Mine is a great shooter and fine example from the era. It’s also not as expensive as those with all their original parts costing thousands of dollars. See below. Others are also a collection of parts and rebuilt and sold by the CMP and reputable individuals. The stock on the OP first example appears to be a replica, as the cartouches are very sharp and the wood unblemished. I could be wrong, buts that’s my WAG. The OPs example could be a good shooter at a reasonable price. The trick with Garands and any other collectible is to know what you’re getting for your money. As always, buyer beware.

That was fun. It appears these guys were running at speed, as opposed to a parade lap.

I saw that at a JV high school game last weekend. The player did that even when he got to first on a walk. He wasn't a star either. I don't recall that he ever hit a ball or made any catches for the entire game.

Asa was one of the finest cowboys, human beings and friend I’ve been privileged to know. We traveled and shot a lot together, which made every match just “that” much better. I never had a lousy match with him on our posse. Asa never met a stranger and did much to promote CAS, especially classic cowboy where he was one of the early Classic Cowboy of the Year winners. He truly was a classic cowboy, both on and off the range and embodied what we call the “Cowboy Way”. So prayers up for Asa, his delightful wife Insanity Jane and their two sons. I’m already missing you, my good friend.

That’s just amazing. AI is a magnificent tool that like many others, can be used for mischief or wonderful things.

I zoomed in on the image and noticed some text on the black trim below the door - Dr clownPhd - a fake news blogger on X. In a world of Photoshop and AI, we need to be skeptical of virtually everything we see.

Yup. Then he opened a chain of Japanese restaurants. Read on…. 😊 https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/the-matrix-code-digital-rain-meaning-1201891684/

My tinnitus is louder than any species of cicada… 😱

HWY 89A between Jerome and Prescott, AZ is a white knuckle drive at night.

While not a round engine, this is the T-34B I used to fly. I took it to an airshow where I parked it next to a T34C (powered by a turbine engine) which was what the Navy was using for basic training at that time. While comparing planes with the young Naval aviator who brought it, he said pointing to my plane that he wouldn’t know how to fly it. Taken by surprise I asked “why not?” He pointed to the mixture, prop and throttle group and said, “All we have is single ‘go’ lever to manage, and that takes care of prop, mixture and throttle automatically. Wouldn’t know how to work yours.” 😊

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