Charlie Harley, #14153
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My Package Tracking Tale
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Subdeacon Joe's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
One time my wife left her cell phone in a rental car in Seattle. I contacted the company and they had it shipped to us. Because the phone was fully charged and we had its locator connected to my phone, we were able to physically see where it was every step of the way. The route to my house was crazy, but I assume UPS and FedEx know what they are doing. -
Most "fun" single shot shotgun
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
I download for my Bond with a little shot of Goex, fill the remaining case with cornmeal, and swage .454 round ball into a heavy crimp. Decent smoke and not much recoil. Fun for sure! A 410 or 45 Long Colt is flat out painful. -
An older child of a President sticking up for a younger one. They definitely have common ground. And good for her doing so.
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I’m former Army and even I knew it was GEE-dunk.
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Most "fun" single shot shotgun
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
I always thought they were cute and would be fun. Pointless, but fun nonetheless. -
It was an impressive feat of engineering and construction to build it the first time. I can’t imagine removal, disassembly, moving, and rebuilding.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream in Cincinnati has some of the best donuts in the world. Their dunking stick is about the best piece of sugar coated fried dough ever created. https://www.graeters.com/media/pdf/0920_Graeters_Bakery_Guide.pdf
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Upcoming Costner Western
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
I’m in. -
Does anyone have experience with photo enhancing? This is the technology which can take an old photo that's slightly blurry and bring out more details? I have an old picture of my dad parachuting out of an SA-16. I'm trying to reach the tail number but the only thing I can see is a gray blog where the number should be. I'd love to get a high enough resolution to bring out the number. I appreciate any guidance or insight y'all might be able to offer.
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Watching them as they come out. Time well spent so far.
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Who knows about Mortars?
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Buckshot Bear's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
I was shocked at how loud they were when going through mortar quals. I was expecting “poop” like in the movies. The sergeant explained that the “poop” sound came from the microphone’s inability to capture loud noises. “Clamping” is the technical term. -
Remington Arms leaves New York
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to PowderRiverCowboy's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Tennessee has a number of car factories and li’l ol’ Maryville just saw S&W open their new headquarters and factory in 2023. -
Remington Arms leaves New York
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to PowderRiverCowboy's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Comes as no surprise. Sad for the workers. -
That was my first thought too.
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Chiefs Parade shooting
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Abilene Slim SASS 81783's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Which “predictable profile” best fits your narrative? Loner white male connects with like minded individual/s and acts out a first person shooter video game? Muslim terrorist acts out their version of jihad in mid-America? Gang members of some non-white ethnicity? I’ll propose an idea…. How about we wait for evidence and facts before jumping to unsubstantiated “conclusions” or blathering with nothing but speculation, rumor, and bias to stand on? -
Super Bowl…for NFL watchers only
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Abilene Slim SASS 81783's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
We wondered that too. At least the Thunderbirds didn’t have far to travel as they’re based at Nellis AFB in Vegas. -
Two-plus hours of the finest cinematography ever captured on film. Richard Gere’s greatest performance, even ahead of Pretty Woman with Julia Roberts. Debra Winger at her best. Louis Gosett Jr earning every ounce of pseudo-gold in his Best Supporting Oscar. Just sayin’. Y’all have a good night.
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Legitimate question. I used to work at a pretty sophisticated research lab and always wondered who made the first micrometer to verify accuracy of all the other micrometers? Who made the first 500 gram mass with which we calibrated scales to measure the weight of other 500ish gram masses? Turns out it’s a group called the National Institute of Standards and Technology. As to the “Who made the first file?” question, I’m comfortable with the flat rock answer. Old tools have always fascinated me, especially the skills to really use them.
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Ruger Marlin 1894 in 38/357
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Encouraging news! -
Happy Birthday to Christy Brinkley
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Subdeacon Joe's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
She single handedly emasculated Billy Joel and ruined his music. Piano Man vs Uptown Girl. No comparison. I did a lot of backstage theater work in college. Met a lot of “stars”. Except for one individual they were all very down to earth and friendly. Nice folks who just happen to make their living in a high profile fashion. -
Toby Keith gone at 62
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Rooster Ron Wayne's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
I’ll toast him with a whiskey tonight. He gave voice to a lot of us. -
What would be considered “normal” for a modern revolver of quality manufacture? I had the feeler gauges out looking at some Smith & Wessons this weekend. Two recent J-frames came in at about .002” as well as a 1983 L-frame 686. But then a tried a 1960s N-frame Highway Patrolman and it was at .009”. They all shoot great so there’s not an issue there. The two J-frames are going to get tested over a chronograph this weekend. One had been magnaported. One has the original barrel. Luckily their BCGs were near identical.
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There must be some discontinuities somewhere, assuming I’m half remembering the books correctly. Bob Lee was “Bob the Nailer” a Marine from Vietnam, a loner who occasionally has to apply his unique skills. Earl was his dad who was a cop in Hot Springs, Arkansas during Prohibition. I’ll have to read this one for more detail.
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Samuel Clemens and John T. Lewis
Charlie Harley, #14153 replied to Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Mark Twain was the first writer to use American dialects in his work. “More honest” is correct by modern standards, and probably by educated standards in his day. But “honester” has a simple folksy roll that reflects a dialect of that era. It’s completely in sync with his style.