[Anybody been to Ireland]

Walk. Go to pubs.  Listen to the songs, and the stories.  Let it fill your senses.  Visit the West; the Ring of Kerry, and the Ring of Dingle. Cliffs of Moher. Visit Donegal. And Cork. 

 

I almost hesitate to say this, but don't be an Ugly American.

 

Slàinte, (that's "Cheers," in Gaelic)

FJT

[St. Patrick's Day Approaches!!]

https://youtu.be/dcSNljlVyDc

 

 

[How the game has changed...And a tip of the hat to long-suffering match directors!]

I recognize that this post indicates that I've been at this game for a good long time...

 

But check how the categories have blossomed into near-unmanageability, in 20 years... :-o.

Cheers,

FJT

 

[St. Patrick's Day Approaches!!]

On 3/3/2023 at 10:12 AM, DocWard said:

Why is it that I first thought of @Frederick Jackson Turnerwhen I saw this?

 

No particular reason I can think of...

;-)

FJT

[A question for motorcyclists….]

WHY CAN HE DO THAT, WHEN I CAN'T???

 

You can't do it because there physically is not enough room.  A motorcycle can fit, and so, in California, it does.  Which means there is one less car in the queue, you'll get home one car faster, and you might consider being grateful for that. ;-)

 

Cheers,

FJT

 

[A question for motorcyclists….]

17 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said:

 

Is this practice legal?  
 

More important, do you think it’s safe?  Judging by the number of times that both cars and riders swerved to avoid contact, I’m not convinced arriving a few minutes earlier would be worth it. 
 

What are your thoughts and practices?

As already established, in California it is legal when done safely, with leeway as to what exactly that means.  Here's a breakdown of how other states feel about it. https://www.rideapart.com/news/347464/motorcycle-lane-splitting-state-nation/

 

I do think its safe - when done safely.  I have been doing it for over 50 years, and have one nicked mirror on my scorecard.  And he swerved.

 

It does save mucho time on the freeway. 

 

I suspect in some small part due to outreach, I have noticed more drivers exhibiting courteous behavior in the last few years.  There are still occasional jerks who swerve to pinch the lane shut, but they seem to be fewer with the passage of time. 

 

I don't understand the angst on their part.  I am one less car gumming up the flow of traffic.  And, at a stop, it adds a level of protection from being rear ended.

 

Cheers,

FJT

 

[Hello from Germany]

Howdy, and welcome aboard, Stefan!  This game is so much fun it's ridiculous. 

 

The matches put on by Refil and Dammit Olli (and Shotgun Boogie, when he lived there!) were some of the best matches I have ever attended.  If you're going to be at Days of Truth this year, be sure to look me up, and say hi!

 

Very Best Wishes,

Frederick Jackson Turner

[Western Australia is becoming like North Korea]

Damn. 

Once a prison colony, always a prison colony.

 

Cheers,

FJT

[Savage 1911]

I handled these at SHOT Show, and had a chance to talk to the staff.  This is a very good looking pistol, well made and fitted, with quality parts.  I did NOT shoot it, however.

 

I'd give it a try.

 

Cheers,

FJT

[SASS, The Early Days]

Not quite in the window mentioned, but too good not to post.  The Last Stand, in Florida; circa 2003... Lefty Longridge, Lusty Lil, Lead Dispencer, and FJT...

 

Cheers,

FJT