I don’t think it will make it above 30° today but I’m not planning to go outside anyway.

Good morning, Yard.

Good morning Yard. First day of Winter, but it's not bad out there.

For sure ! The difference between my old ones and the new ones is like night and day. I am super pleased with the new ones.

Evening Yard!

The tech in hearing aids have come a long way over the past few years.

Or the old "I forgot to turn on my hearing aids ".

Being able to hear is nice. Then again when you DON’T want to hear something you can always blame on that new crappy technology.

Good afternoon, Yard.

We went to Springfield and picked up my new hearing aids ; I can't believe what a difference they make ! We celebrated by stopping for dinner at a local Chinese restaurant.

And a merry hidy Ho to you as well Ray.

Uh yeah, I can see your point about the short 44. But I think I’ll stick with my low tech weapons mounted lights. That way I don’t have to look for my ear plugs before the flash bangs go off.

Good afternoon, Yard.

I used to rely on my S&W snub nose .44 magnum at night. The short barrel would really light up the room. Also saved money by not needing flash bangs.

What he ^^^ said. ;0

G’morning to all the dogs in Scrapyardia.

Ain’t technology great RAY. I have WML on all 3 of my primary Carry guns.

After decades of shooting, I finally purchased a pistol light for the first time. Now I can use the pistol at night with two hands instead of holding it in one hand and my 3 cell Maglite in the other.

Good morning, Yard.

Thanks MB. I’ve read that but (I think) it has been resolved. Also just heard about the MAC5. BUT IF I am reading correctly, the MAC5 is a little more problematic and not quite as high quality as the AP5P. but then again I may be all wrong. More research to do I must.

Yeah it was nice hearing from him again. And Ray has already hit him up about his coffee farm (I might even try some if I knew how and what kind).

I was really glad that we heard from Dan Melone again ; I would sure like to hear from him more often. ( hint-hint Dan)

Thanks guys. We had a good time and enjoyed seeing some folks we had not seen in YEARS ; there was a total of 18 people in our group for the 50th anniversary of my brother and SIL.

And Randy, I DID buy a box of Cuban cigars (Cohiba) for my birthday which was the 15th.

Welcome back, Tom. I hope you and the General had a great time.

Good morning, Yard.

Rest easy my friend, and enjoy those cigars!