Scrap Yard Knife Company

The Daily Growl & Bark

Posted By: SkunkHunter

The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 07:43 PM

Seeing as how the old DC went two years, time for a change.

Welcome to the New Death Chat, The Daily Growl & Bark.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 07:49 PM

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Knife new years resolution, to track down a Scrapper5 LE.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 08:07 PM

WOOF!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 08:09 PM

Those are NICE! I have one my wife ordered for me waaay back. But mine is the regular S5 with the mossy finish.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 09:09 PM

Like this one but with a green blade, what color handle did you get?
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 09:25 PM

Standard grey. The mossy finish is quite a bit thicker than regular finishes. The mossy is comprised of several different colors.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 09:28 PM

Go to the Knife Specs thread and scroll down to the Scrapper 5CG. That is the mossy blade finish and handle combo I have.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 09:41 PM

The scrapper 5 is probably one of the nicest looking designs the yard has produced
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
That is the mossy blade finish and handle combo I have.

Same color combo here. Wears off quick, love that look.
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 10:39 PM

I’m glad they made the mud mutt. The 411s I got have some very obtuse/blunt grinds and they has this pry bar with a suggested place for an edge feel. I sold mine and have zero regrets. I ended up with other knives in that size range that perform much better as knives.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/22 11:57 PM

Yeah, I wanna love the 411.
I did reprofile the secondary bevel down to 20 dps and it'll cut.
She's still a little fatty and isn't the slicer i want her to be.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 12:01 AM

A 411 sized and shaped blade with thinner stock (mud mutt) would be legit.

I'm talking about a thickness in between these war dog handle Weiner Slicers. Which are excellent
And the .19, sykco 411.

Mud mutt. .14 or .15
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 12:22 AM

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All of your page 2 are now mine!
Just sayin.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 12:59 AM

I have the 511, scrapper 6 ( not really a SURVIVAL KNIFE) Nice to have though, Scrapper 5, 411 And The mud mutt. I tend to lean toward the 511. It’s more like the blade shape I grew up with in the mid 60’s into ‘74 when I went into the Air Force. But if I had to grab one without thought it would probably be the S5. The sharper point of the 511 would have me worried in a survival situation. I feel the “spear point” shape would be more robust.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 03:33 AM

I’m spoiled my 511 is the military over run so it’s full flat grind helps to thin it out but it still needs the shoulder bumped back a little.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 04:03 AM

I think mine is as well. Got mine at a REALLY good price! grin

The only “11” series I don’t have is the 1111. Kinda heavy so I probably wouldn’t carry it so the only reason to have one would be to have the whole set. Mamma needs new shoes, so… wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 04:22 AM

Haha I have 2 1311 and a 911. If I knew the 1111 was coming I’d have passed on the 911.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 06:25 AM

I prefer the 911 over the 1111, mainly due to the weight of the blade for their size. The 1311 just feels better to me. wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 06:35 AM

My 1311 should be here Monday.
Found a used one with sheath that's already got the shoulder bumped back.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 01:38 PM

Sounds pretty sweet. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 01:41 PM

Good morning Yard. smile We went from the 70's a few days ago down to 9 degrees last night, along with some light snow and fairly strong winds. Just another example of the crazy Missouri weather we get around here.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 02:28 PM

Morning Yard!

It's a brisk -2 this morning. I have sneaking suspicion the wife has a mild case of the vid. So we are skipping church today. I'll catch it online.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 04:32 PM

My 911 has been my primary user, brush clearing, batoning, fire starting, trail maintenance, heck it’s a decent thrower and it takes it and asks for more.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 05:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 05:12 PM

Morning yard. Think the flu has passed and the snow is melting. Hopefully a productive day for me
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 08:35 PM

I agree with you Tom and Mike. My 911 is my most used larger blade. I reserve the 1311 for brush clearing most of the time. Don’t know why I don’t use my thin cut Chop House seeings how I really like that blade shape/size.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/22 08:43 PM

Oh joy of joys, what a way to start a new year. Just got back home about an hour ago. The Dr. says COVID! mad
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 12:49 AM

Will be praying for you Randy! Time for some horse paste wink

The 911 is really nimble in the handle for such a large blade.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 05:53 AM

Randy, I hope that it's just a mild case for you. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 05:55 AM

I should have mentioned that my favorite 11" blade is the Busse B 11. It is well balanced for such a large blade. Dave Canterbury mentioned what a good knife it is on the Dual Survivor episode "Hippo Island". I keep one in my truck and the General's car. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 02:57 PM

The basic series are such awesome blades. I wish I had picked up a B8LE and had kept my B10LE set but the set did let me pay cash for my wife’s engagement and wedding band so it was still a good trade
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 05:54 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 06:07 PM

Randy, said some prayers for you. Hope you only have a mild case. I think once those bugs realize they invaded a redneck, they’ll leave quick!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 09:19 PM

Ray, I think you're right. Randy can probably concoct a redneck poultice to take care of the bugs. smile smile
Posted By: RN

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/22 10:00 PM

Get well Randy!
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 12:07 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 02:56 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 02:58 AM

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 04:01 AM

Looks like my TNT-15s come tomorrow
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 04:02 AM

Love the pics!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 07:03 AM

Looking good! wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 07:23 AM

Yeah, I just re-learned how to post pics, so im going a little nuts with it.
Nobody ever complains about too many pics.
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 07:29 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 07:31 AM

Let's see your users.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 03:17 PM

Morning yard.

scrapivore sunset
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 03:18 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 03:20 PM

I need to learn how to post pics. I haven’t used photo bucket since they started charging money.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 03:59 PM

I haven't found a reliable way to post pics. Fal what are you using?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 06:24 PM

Post images. Easy.
And I'm a caveman with zero tech savy.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 09:45 PM

https://postimages.org/
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 11:07 PM

https://i.postimg.cc/t47yPBg8/F6-E2-A081-4-A17-4-A45-BF13-755998-A0-B262.jpg
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 11:07 PM

Sorry guys bear with me as I try to figure this out
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 11:08 PM

Well well well
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 11:51 PM

Looks great Mike ................................. congrats! smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/22 11:58 PM

If you want the full size pictures.
Use the second one up from the bottom
" hotlink for forums"
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 12:25 AM

Ok here we go

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 12:53 AM

Tom did you buy a war train fusion?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 02:03 AM

I like that rusty lookin one best.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 02:07 AM

They are all fantastically done! The aged bronze definitely pops!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 08:33 AM

Mike, no, I didn't buy a war train fusion.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 10:42 AM

Thanks guys I’m actually feeling a lot better. Must be that Kikapo joy juice Pappy Yokum sent me. wink

Actually I think the asteroids are messing with me. Took the first pill Monday morning. Was still awake at 5am Tuesday morning and back up at 9. Second dose Tuesday morning and it’s now 0445 , still not a bit sleepy. Glad I only have to take these things until Friday morning.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 12:29 PM

Sounds like that joy juice is better than Vitameatavegemin. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 02:32 PM

Morning guys! Hope everyone is doing well.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 02:34 PM

Good to see ya!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 03:59 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 04:05 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/22 07:03 PM

How's the joints Ray?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 12:12 AM

I didn't think that Ray smoked them. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 12:48 AM

Smoke em if you got em
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 01:46 AM

lol I’ve been so busy around the house this week I might need to.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 11:53 AM

Good morning Yard. smile The cold front came through and now it's COLD outside!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 01:45 PM

We got a foot of snow overnight.. oh joy
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 03:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
How's the joints Ray?

The back is much better. Almost normal but the joints are worse. Still need both hips to be replaced but don’t know when I can get scheduled for the procedure.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I didn't think that Ray smoked them. smile

LOL. I don’t but funny anyway.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 04:07 PM

Hey dawgs. Snowin here today. Actually supposed to get up to maybe 2 inches. If we do it will be our biggest snow in two winters.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/22 10:55 PM

We received about 1/2" of snow, but the temp as I type is 14 degrees and still dropping. On the plus side, I received my new 5,000 watt pure sine wave power inverter. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:49 AM

We were supposed to travel tomorrow into an area in Appalachia that got 4-6in but we will have to check what it’s like tomorrow
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 03:49 AM

It’s 15 here and supposed to get down to 11.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 05:12 AM

I put new weather strips around the doors and it sure helped
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 05:46 AM

It's so cold that even my dogs don't want to stay outside other than to do their "business". smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 06:12 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 06:14 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 08:17 AM

^^^ Nice blades ! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 12:33 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:03 PM

Nice to see good knife pics in here!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:34 PM

Morning yard !
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:47 PM

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Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:50 PM

That LE is courtesy of John the texican over at BF.
He heard my whining, and took pity.
Made me a great offer.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 02:53 PM

Still snowing here. Forecast is 8-14 inches.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 04:12 PM

If you don't ask you won't get !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 04:23 PM

Ray, you can keep it there !!! smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 05:54 PM

I love satin INFI
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 09:16 PM

Especially the dimples . Or the radioactive nuclear ripples as I believe Jerry calls them
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/22 10:19 PM

Our snow is about gone. Never got above 23 it the sun was shining, so…
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 01:19 AM

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Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 01:31 AM

Evening Dogs!

Our new water heater went out early last week. The parts finally came in. You never know how much you miss hot water until you don't have it.

Other than that I drove down to Pocatello and took the runt out for Sushi. Deep-Fried sushi is a thing. The fish is still raw. Not too shabby. Plus I got some shopping done at a wholesale place.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 02:06 AM

Wow didn’t know that was a thing!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Evening Dogs!

Our new water heater went out early last week. The parts finally came in. You never know how much you miss hot water until you don't have it.

Other than that I drove down to Pocatello and took the runt out for Sushi. Deep-Fried sushi is a thing. The fish is still raw. Not too shabby. Plus I got some shopping done at a wholesale place.



What, no Fugu?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 03:46 AM

LOL, no fugu. I'm not that trusting. Just a spicy tuna roll, a Bozeman Roll (deep fried) and some ramen.

I didn't try fugu even in Japan.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 03:54 AM

Christmas Party at Majors place in Japan. It MIGHT have been the thickness of two pieces of paper. He was eating it, so I figured why not. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 04:05 AM

Good evening Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 05:35 AM

The new year is almost 8 days old and I wonder if we can survive it?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 08:04 AM

I'm sure going to try like Hell ! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 12:34 PM

Good morning Yard. smile We're supposed to get some freezing drizzle today so it's a great day to stay inside all warm and cozy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 05:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 05:28 PM

Getting enough snow Ray ? I hope your wife doesn't get too over-worked with all that shoveling. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 05:34 PM

Morning Yard!

It's pretty decent weather here today. At least the sun is out.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 06:20 PM

Blizzarding again... was supposed to be over !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 07:01 PM

High of 22 yesterday and a high of 39 today with rain and again below freezing tonight.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 08:32 PM

I'm hoping we get a few more good snow storms here and North of here. Our reservoirs are down to nothing. We need a far higher than normal snowpack this winter to stave off a drought next summer.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 08:54 PM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/22 09:27 PM

cool
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 12:39 AM

Evening boys!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 01:32 AM

Man the tops Bestia looks like a monster of a blade!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 02:07 AM

First I have heard of the Besties. It kinds reminds me of the Tops A klub.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 02:20 AM

Yeah could say that.

On another note I’ve got 3 rifles that kinda fall in the RECCE class with LPVOs I’m really wanting to play with an iron sights upper.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 05:47 AM

Carry handle iron sights or buis?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 11:36 AM

Good morning Yard. smile All quiet on the S/W Missouri front.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 02:33 PM

44 and cloudy on the East side.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 03:35 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 04:57 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Getting enough snow Ray ? I hope your wife doesn't get too over-worked with all that shoveling. smile

She made some weak excuse that she still wasn’t fully recovered from catching Covid and paid some kids to do the shoveling. Man, I think she’s going to milk this Covid for a long time.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 06:42 PM

I hope you've disciplined her for getting sick in the first place wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 08:54 PM

I’m leaning towards just using fixed BUIS on one of my other uppers to save
the time and cost of sourcing another upper. I’ve love a carry handle upper though
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/22 10:58 PM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 12:33 AM

FAL'er, pumpkin season is over ; shouldn't that be an ice sculpture instead ? smile

You have been posting some really nice pics. wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by gun dog
I’m leaning towards just using fixed BUIS on one of my other uppers to save
the time and cost of sourcing another upper. I’ve love a carry handle upper though

I get that, I tore down a flat top upper once upon a time just to change out to a carry handle upper, it was a fine project that one time.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
FAL'er, pumpkin season is over ; shouldn't that be an ice sculpture instead ? smile

You have been posting some really nice pics. wink

I could say it's an old pic, that'd be a lie.
We keep those until they rot, apparently.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 05:50 AM

Well, good pic either way. smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 08:19 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Well, good pic either way. smile

Appreciate it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 11:32 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 02:18 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 03:22 PM

Howdy guys! Found a WTF battle grade for sale. Trying to work up the stones to make an offer. Having a hard time spending money because reduced pay since I’m not working yet surgery.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 04:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
I hope you've disciplined her for getting sick in the first place wink

Yes I did. I told her that this spring she can’t use my 1311 but has to use the RTAK instead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 04:53 PM

Good for you Ray, be the strong leader.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 05:37 PM

Sure looks sharp!

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 08:32 PM

That's a beast for sure.

Rando
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/22 09:03 PM

Nice! I have the INFIMANDU and a swat. Sure is a nice size!
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 12:29 AM

Is your infinandu the FHFG grind version or the sabergrind?

Rando
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 01:39 AM

Both mine are saber I believe. One is double cut and the other has the BIG finish.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 01:26 PM

Good morning Yard. smile A little warmup for the next few days.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 03:48 PM

Morning Yard!

I've caught a nasty bug and have pretty much been sleeping since Saturday evening. I got woken up this morning by my wife and the dogs got into a tussle and the instigator got torn up. So off to the vet for some stitches.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 04:55 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 06:57 PM

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 07:11 PM

Nice set of little companion blades ya got there.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 07:43 PM

Great size blades for an individual's belt survival kit. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/22 10:14 PM

My buddy just sourced me a new 20in FNH government profile barrel with pinned front sight for $200. So instead of spending $200 on putting fixed BUIS on one of my other uppers I’m just going to spend $400 on a completed irons dedicated upper.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 12:31 AM

Happy belated New Years and Merry Christmas
Been a little rough around my place so I have been busy
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years
I wish nothing but the best for all my brothers in the Yard
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by gun dog
I’m glad they made the mud mutt. The 411s I got have some very obtuse/blunt grinds and they has this pry bar with a suggested place for an edge feel. I sold mine and have zero regrets. I ended up with other knives in that size range that perform much better as knives.

Love my mud mutt
I have the original dumpster mutt, but it is too thick for what i normally do with a knife that size.
If it wasn't my first yard knife, i don't know if i would still keep it
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Evening Dogs!

Our new water heater went out early last week. The parts finally came in. You never know how much you miss hot water until you don't have it.

Other than that I drove down to Pocatello and took the runt out for Sushi. Deep-Fried sushi is a thing. The fish is still raw. Not too shabby. Plus I got some shopping done at a wholesale place.

About 8 years ago our hot water tank died on Christmas eve, and we had to shut off water to the whole house because the tank was leaking badly and they didn't have valves on the infeed side of the tank.
It was under warranty, but due to the holidays we didn't get it replaced until the second week of January.
I was filling up water jugs at my parents house, and every few days we went there for showers

What a time that was lol
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 03:27 AM

Wow roughing it up north!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 06:52 AM

EH ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:43 AM

Good early morning Yard. smile Supposed to be in the mid 50's today, so I will make a trip to town.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 02:19 PM

Just saw this on an IG page that documents mostly American SF history. Is it just me or does it look like this guy has a Busse blade from the handle?

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 04:06 PM

Good eye !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 04:08 PM

My reg LE and skelly key landed and is only about 30 minutes away. But 30 minutes away and in customs could still take days to get here
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard..
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 08:42 PM

Ugh that’s torture lol
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:30 PM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:31 PM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
My reg LE and skelly key landed and is only about 30 minutes away. But 30 minutes away and in customs could still take days to get here

That was actually much faster than I thought it would be.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Just saw this on an IG page that documents mostly American SF history. Is it just me or does it look like this guy has a Busse blade from the handle?

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Pistol shoved into mag pouch?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/22 09:50 PM

Almost looks like a revolver handle.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 12:06 AM

Yep
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 12:30 AM

I heard of cag guys picking stuff up they could get back stateside. You won’t get a full auto AK but you might be able to get some colt or S&W back through as a war trophy.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 12:31 AM

Randy you have some folding Karambits rights? Is your the Spyderco or emerson?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 06:42 AM

I've had the first model spyderco and the demko cold steel tiger claw
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 01:05 PM

Mike. I have the Emerson combat Karambit and the fixed both.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 02:05 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 04:02 PM

As much as I hate cold steel, the springy opening and closing that makes a guillotine for your finger.. the tiger claw would make an AMAZING cqc tool. I'd take it over the spyderco or fox or most other folding units
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 05:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 05:57 PM

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 10:03 PM

I really need an ash1 in the collection
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/22 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
As much as I hate cold steel, the springy opening and closing that makes a guillotine for your finger.. the tiger claw would make an AMAZING cqc tool. I'd take it over the spyderco or fox or most other folding units



I have the CS Steel tiger fixed blade one as well. Large “combat” blade as it is to large to hide but would work as part of a “fighting” kit. I actually like it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 12:19 AM

The wave feature works pretty good on it
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 12:58 AM

All my “backup” blades are Emerson with the wave feature. Strong, sturdy dependable knives. The backup backup is now a Benchmade bailout That I’ve “modified” by removing all the grip screws and that stupid lanyard loop. I’ve replaced them with anodized titanium screws and backspacer (gets rid of the lanyard loop). On our digital kitchen scales, it now as modified weighs 2.2oz. It feels a lot better in my hand now and also better balanced than it was. It will be carried “next to the skin” in various places.

No, I’m NOT paranoid, just cautious. wink Remember the Boy Scout Motto. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 01:06 AM

Mike, a lot of folks speak highly of the Fox K’bits. It personally I like the feel of the Emerson better. It that’s just me.
My FAVORITE K’bit is the ARK. Active Response Knife. You can’t find one. I contacted te designer/maker and he graciously gave me a set. Live blade and Trainer.

https://www.pinkertonknives.com/product-page/the-active-response-karambit-a-r-k
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 04:43 AM

My EDC unless I’m at work is normally
Gun, reload, pocket knife, flashlight, keys, POM mace, wallet. While I’d like another defensive oriented blade it’s kinda difficult to conceal and go add weight. To an already heavy edc.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 01:53 PM

Mike, it sounds like you're ready for the mid-term elections! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 01:54 PM

Good morning Yard. smile

LET'S GO BRANDON !!! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 02:18 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 02:28 PM

Since I am still confined to a walker my EDC options are sparse but I am looking for a ring mount that isn’t too heavy.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 02:39 PM

Haha for parts of 2020 I was rolling a bit heavier than that. Was rolling on vacations and road trips with BOB, plates, and an 11.5in AR lol
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 03:23 PM

What a difference the invisible line between our country is.

Stupid post office forced all staff out the door that's not vaxxed and close 3 hours early as a result so I couldn't get my packages.
Man our government is full retard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 03:53 PM

LOL GD a lot of us were Rollin pretty heavy on EDC in 2020.

Armor stayed in my truck and a carbine with plenty of mags always went in before I left the house. 2020 was an ugly one traveling especially.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 04:37 PM

TW

It's not just your government that's lost it. Keep in mind we are sneaking up on the 2 year anniversary of 2 weeks to flatten the curve.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 06:24 PM

Just got a package from Fal'er with the regulator LE with rainwalker sheath and skelly key AND he generously lent me a mud mutt to play with ! First time holding a mudder style handle 😎
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 06:26 PM

What a difference the Reg LE is to the Mil-overrun reg . The Alpha reg is very similar with the squared spine i find
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 07:05 PM

What are the differences?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 08:39 PM

Different grinds, choils and spine angles but they feel like totally different knives. The alpha reg is like a hybrid between the two on the spine. Starts square then rounds and tapers to a stabby tip
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 08:40 PM

[img]https://photos.app.goo.gl/xhvuxf4YsDVbsPHS6[/img]
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 08:42 PM

I think between the 5" ers I like the 511 the most if I could only have 1. Stripped and slightly thinned if that's fair. The mutt is very slicey , my woman likes the mudder handle alot, I'm excited to give it a rip in the kitchen. Fal'er sent it with a wicked edge too smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 09:09 PM

Yeah man use that for awhile.
I'm up my eyeballs in knives to use.
If die while it's in your possession, keep it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 10:35 PM

Really cool of you to do that FAL'er. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/22 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Really cool of you to do that FAL'er. wink


Yup! Just yet another reason to celebrate the dogs.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 01:00 AM

That’s cool! The muddy grips are very neat!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 02:46 AM

Twoody, I really like the 511 as well. More in line with the “hunting” knives I grew up with. But in a strictly survival situation I would probably go with my S5 or 411/Mud Mutt. I think I would be afraid of breaking off the sharp tip. I’d have to take another hard look at it though.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 03:32 AM

I'm a sucker for a clipped bowie.. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 03:47 AM

I hear ya. It’s taken me some time to start appreciating “spear points”. Same with Tanto tips. Although I’m still not ready to carry an Americanized tanto tip for an edc knife yet.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 05:17 AM

Yeah that size range for me is well covered by SR101 and INFI I’d have a hard time choosing.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 05:18 AM

Found another Scrapper 5 I had to have.
Couldn't resist.
Brown mudder on Sage blade, paid way too much.
But hey, when you are looking for a certain color combo on a knife that was available for 6 weeks, 12 years ago.
You gotta jump on that.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 07:46 AM

Been there, done that. And probably will again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 01:12 PM

We probably all will. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 01:13 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Well, the snow caught up to us.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 03:38 PM

Stitches come out Tuesday so I went for a 4.5mi trail run this AM felt good
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 04:16 PM

Don’t start to quickly Mike. You may feel great, but “it” may not be ready for the workout.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 04:16 PM

Just rain here, to warm. But if it keeps up later tonight, maybe.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 04:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 05:11 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 08:12 PM

Just finished a plate of What we call “Patty’s White Spaghetti”. Delish!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/22 09:17 PM

The General made some zucchini lasagna and it is GREAT ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 12:09 AM

Sounds good Tom.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 03:08 AM

Man I held a knife for a guy for 2 weeks then he goes buys another knife and backs out. And I lost other sales chances because of that. Pisses me off.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 03:18 AM

Plenty of fish in the sea Mike. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 03:26 AM

What blade did ya have on the block GD
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 12:24 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Another nice day to stay inside.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 02:39 PM

The multicam black TNT. I will just have to list it again. But I might wait a little bit since guys are getting dinged for some knives from the shop.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 02:40 PM

I’m just used to if you commit to something then you don’t back out
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 04:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 04:43 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 04:48 PM

7° whenI went to bed last night and only 10° when I got up. My heating oil bill greatly benefits from all this global warming that is going on.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 06:11 PM

LET'S GO BRANDON !!! smile smile smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 08:04 PM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 08:16 PM

Sorry to hear GD .
Fal'er, I love my hpg setups! what are you rocking?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 09:20 PM

Oh thats one of those chest pouches.
It's the fat one with the pistol compartment.
I forget the name.

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 09:39 PM

Looks like a v1 of kitbag. Started with one of those but now use the heavy recon
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/22 10:24 PM

I love my HPG snubby V2 for running and local hikes. When we go on vacation I use the SAR bag since I can carry more first aid items and stuff for the kids.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by FAL'er
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Now THAT’S a skinnin knife.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 03:29 AM

Yes, it sure looks "sharp". smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 03:54 AM

Kinda reminds me of the old Sharp Finger.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 04:50 AM

I love My HPG chest rig. That thing rocks for so many things. I put a tactical tailor admin pouch in it and it makes organizing it a breeze.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 05:12 AM

(Yeah I've got one of those blue force gear admin organizer pouches in there.
That's where I keep a corncob pipe and other pipe smoking accouterments.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 01:20 PM

Sounds like you're ready to live in Randy's neighborhood. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 01:20 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Should have some snow melting today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 02:50 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 03:54 PM

Good morning, Yard. 42° and the big storm they were predicting seems to have missed us. A little sleet and rain but now the sun is shining.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 04:15 PM

Morning yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 05:05 PM

Mornin dude.

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 05:35 PM

Fal'er nice too see the color and pics you've been bringing to the yard! Only a few more and you'll have that next JYD # cool
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 07:00 PM

Thanks dude.

Just finished etching this logo. Brown on sage S5
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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/22 07:05 PM

Loving the sunshine ! smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 02:37 AM

Love the old school logo
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 04:08 AM

Yep, same.
Ever notice how the Swamp logo got better and the yard logo got worse.

SS4
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 04:11 AM

Though, the old Busse logo way better also.

Rando
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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 07:09 AM

Those are funny looking dogs !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 01:11 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 01:12 PM

Nice etching work FAL'er. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 01:18 PM

Yup, old logo was Da Boss.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 03:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 05:26 PM

Oh joy of joys. Dentist called today, they had two cancellations and want us to come in this afternoon. Well there goes Christmas for this new year. Well that and birthdays and anniversary. But at least we’ll have better teeth. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/22 08:05 PM

Randy, you can't take all that money with you ; support your dentist. I certainly have. smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 12:16 AM

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 12:38 AM

FAL, that one blade above looks like it could be an SS 4. If it is I hate you! wink grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 12:41 AM

Tom, we did, 700! frown with about another 250 next month. I think we’ve bought his new Benelli for him!
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
FAL, that one blade above looks like it could be an SS 4. If it is I hate you! wink grin


SS4
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 01:57 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 06:03 AM

FAL'er, you have a nice pair. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 02:43 PM

Nice pair, Yada yada yada. I still hate him. mad wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 02:44 PM

OK, I don’t hate him. I just have SS4 envy. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 02:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 03:24 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 05:47 PM

Mornin. Rain predicted to torn to sleet then snow. They’re saying we might get an inch of the white cold fluffy stuff.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 06:54 PM

Yes, the cold front slammed through here earlier greatly dropping the temperature. The next couple of days / nights are going to be crazy cold. frown
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 11:22 PM

Good evening guys. Hope y’all are staying warm. Got up to almost 60 here today but the cold air is on the way back.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/22 11:35 PM

Count on its return Todd. wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 02:44 AM

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 04:42 AM

Supposed to get down to 12 tonight with a high of 23 tomorrow, then 31 on Friday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 12:59 PM

Good morning Yard. smile It's COLD out there!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 03:04 PM

Man baby teething means no good sleep for me
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 03:49 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 04:00 PM

Well, it got down to 12 degrees. Right now it’s all the way up to 16.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 04:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Man baby teething means no good sleep for me

Yep, just better get used to operating on less sleep.
Been there
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/22 11:51 PM

^^^ Amen. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 04:35 AM

So, how many Crab Shack Customs ya gonna get Tom. With my luck I’d get one of the saw backs. I HATE saw back knives.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 06:16 AM

Easy pass for me on the ganzaa . Sort of disappointed the one time I actually have some play money in the PayPal.. I'm quite content though carried my skeleton key and snagged an okuden kydex from a member on the other forums for basically nothing. Don't think it will take the top spot of my scrapivore on the belt though
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 06:45 AM

Some of those customs look nice, but I'm not one for grab bags.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 07:36 AM

Same, love grab bag ganzas.
Because the knives in them are always too pretty for me.

Easy pass.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 12:21 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Even colder this morning!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 02:04 PM

Yeah I can’t spend that kind of money without being sure I’m going to get what I want. Lot of guys getting stuck with stuff now that the secondary market has shrunk.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 02:44 PM

Morning Yard!

We got a bit more snow than I thought we were going to get last night. I was planning to go to the storage unit and pick up some stuff today. But I'm not sure I'll be able to get it from the truck to the house with all the ice and snow.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 03:42 PM

Morning yard. Been about 10 degrees c here last cpl days. A very nice change
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 04:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 04:50 PM

At least the sun is shining nice and bright and with less wind it feels warmer. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 08:33 PM

Yeah the sun is nice. But with 30 degrees and a slight breeze, gave me a headache.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/22 11:51 PM

Sold my Black camo TNT today. Got one more listed. Trying to decide if I should collect more knives I want.m which would mostly end up in a box or save for a kick butt mountain bike which I will use a ton.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 02:51 AM

Mountain bike.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 03:19 AM

Yeah I’m leaning that way. I got to test ride in a parking lot 2 nice carbon frame builds. Totally awesome bikes for sure.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 02:36 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 03:24 PM

Howdy!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 04:15 PM

Hello fellow prowlers of the Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 04:52 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 06:29 PM

Sunny and warmer today and my dogs are loving it. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/22 06:56 PM

Bike forsure !!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 03:16 AM

Sold a second TNT.

Yeah as much as I love knives I turned more into a collector than a user when I changed jobs And where I live.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 04:35 AM

There's a whole lot of things in life to be interested in Mike. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 04:50 AM

What ^^ said.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 11:10 AM

Very true. Knives snd outdoor equipment were definitely
Easier to enjoy when I lived on/next to places where I could toss on a day pack and go spend a day or 2 in the woods
Shooting competition and guns were my main draw after that but having a family reduces the time I have for travel and the sharp rise in ammo/reloading costs has diminished the joy in it.

Now I find most of my joy in my wife & 2 children. Just got my little guy his first sleeping bag yesterday lol.

Mountain biking is a nice release and I’m fortunate enough to live 15-25min away from 3 trail networks one my dad started back in the early 90s.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 02:36 PM

Often when we go somewhere the General will drive while I look at the farms and fields, thinking about how our country was years ago. I love the rural life and feel like this is the way folks should be able to live, and the way our nation once was. At one time the U.S. was 98 percent rural and 2 percent urban ; now the figures are reversed.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 04:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 05:58 PM

We do have some snow falling in the Ohio valley today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 10:35 PM

Simpler times. Life was harder, but there didn’t seem to be as many “complications” as there today. There probably was but they were different then.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/22 10:39 PM

Those of you who’ve been around a while have heard me say this before. The police have NO constitutional duty to protect the individual citizen. Here is a video that Tells you why and the reason behind that statement.

Teaser alert. YES, it did come from the Supreme Court of the United States.

https://youtu.be/FaOrnnhdSVo
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 02:11 AM

Yep Gonzalez V Castle Rock cemented that one in the USSC.

That fact is though in a 30-year career I've only been there when violent action was taken against an innocent victim a handful of times. Stuff happens, and a call is made, and travel happens. I have saved more than a few lives after the fact.

The best advice is to avoid going to bad places, doing stupid things, don't hang out with people doing stupid things, and be prepared to self rescue. Occasionally none of that will matter. But 99% of the time those things prevent most people from being a victim.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 03:32 AM

Yup! Exactly what MB said. That being said, we still need to be ready to provide our own protection as best we can.

Keep your eyes and ears open and your brain engaged. The most important safety device is located between your ears.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 03:34 AM

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Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 03:57 AM

Agreed Skunk, Your brain is your best tool. But being armed, trained, proficient and educated goes a long way.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 08:15 AM

Very well said mb.
Fal'er nice pic.
Snagged a snakeskin game warden today. Pretty excited this will be my first smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 08:41 AM

Oh that’s a good pick up
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 02:55 PM

Good morning Yard. smile

Situational awareness is key at all times. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 04:40 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Yup! Exactly what MB said. That being said, we still need to be ready to provide our own protection as best we can.

Keep your eyes and ears open and your brain engaged. The most important safety device is located between your ears.

That’s a funny statement coming from the land of “Hold my beer and watch this”.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 05:20 PM

Haha good point
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Yup! Exactly what MB said. That being said, we still need to be ready to provide our own protection as best we can.

Keep your eyes and ears open and your brain engaged. The most important safety device is located between your ears.

That’s a funny statement coming from the land of “Hold my beer and watch this”.


I’ll have you know Mr Nor’easter, that area is about 25 miles South of here. WE prefer something less bitter. Like Diet Coke. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Haha good point


That’s enough from the peanut gallery ya young whipper snapper. wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 10:23 PM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/22 10:31 PM

Looking good FAL'er ! wink
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 03:04 AM

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I really like this one, not Ash1 or scrapper 5 like.
But a strong, healthy like.

Do I wish it had micarta and a different color on the blade?
Yes I do.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 03:12 AM

I've only gotten down to 25 dps, the apex is established though.
Strong dislike for G10, but this was one of those grab bag knives.
So you get what you get.
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 05:34 AM

FAL! you’ve just got to many knives. You should be proud of that. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 05:36 AM

I’ve been concentrating on my Emerson collection these last several months. Oh and a Benchmade Bailout. Nice light sharp knife.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 06:51 AM

I picked up a Spyderco Sustain, another sharp, light knife.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 12:58 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Back to freezing temps. until the weekend.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 04:15 PM

I dont know if there are such thing as too many.
Unless of course the flood waters rage, and you drown trying to save them all.
Then I'd concede the point.

Rando
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 04:25 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Like Tom said, not supposed to be over 35 all week. Then who knows, it’s toss up.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 04:32 PM

Morning Yard!

We finally got a little sun today. It's single digit chilly though. I think I'll grab a camera and see what I can find today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 04:43 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 06:06 PM

Morning MB, Ray and Yard
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/22 09:41 PM

Long day at work glad to be freeeeee for the rest of the day
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 02:34 AM

Calm and quiet around here, just the way I like it. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 11:13 AM

1 degree with -15 windchill this AM! Was a little cold going to work today. Especially since I like to wear shorts
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:31 PM

Shorts ??? Good grief !!! Don't freeze your "equipment" !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:32 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:32 PM

Howdy Ray. How are you doing ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Shorts ??? Good grief !!! Don't freeze your "equipment" !

I have a friend from Maine who said he had summer shorts and winter shorts.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 01:35 PM

With zip-on legs and an electric warmer I hope ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 03:23 PM

Yeah, I agree with what Tom said.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/22 05:01 PM

Shorts... your crazy Temps went back down to 0 other day and I pulled the thermal long undies right back out
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 01:39 AM

Haha I wear short to work but I keep a carhartt jacket snd overalls and insulated boots in my car just in case something would happen. I think since I got out of heat treat 5 years ago I have only worn long pants to work less than 5 times.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 04:49 AM

I'm all about layering hard on the bottom and light up top
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 05:09 AM

I'm all about keeping warm when it's cold. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 06:25 AM

I agree with Tom more every year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 01:51 PM

^^^ What's this world coming to ??? smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 01:52 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Warmer and it looks like rain today, although there were a few snowflakes falling last night.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 03:22 PM

Morning!

I'm glad I got the outdoor stuff done already this week. Our weather chimp got it wrong. I woke up to negative 5 F this morning. I see coffee and a fireplace in my future today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 04:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 06:22 PM

It’s 35 and I’m freezing! Usually temps like that don’t bother me to much.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 07:07 PM

Snowing here right now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/22 09:33 PM

No rain and mostly sunny ; not a bad day. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/22 11:19 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/22 01:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/22 01:28 PM

Big blizzard headed this way. The prediction is 18” to 24” . Some areas higher. I’m reaiiy glad I am retired. I’ll have to make sure the wife’s snow shovel is in good order. Darn, I was going to put snow threads on my walker but didn’t get to it.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 01:51 AM

I need a new sleeping bag for travel & camping. Trying to decide if I want to go traditional canvas/flannel or something else.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Big blizzard headed this way. The prediction is 18” to 24” . Some areas higher. I’m reaiiy glad I am retired. I’ll have to make sure the wife’s snow shovel is in good order. Darn, I was going to put snow threads on my walker but didn’t get to it.


Ray please, you and your wife both stay inside out of the cold and snow. Whether we like it or not, we’re not as young and sturdy as we once were.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 03:17 PM

Good morning, Yard..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 03:20 PM

^^^ Excellent advice. wink We're going to go from a high of 54 degrees on Wednesday to a minus 4 degrees on Friday night. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 03:21 PM

Good morning Yard. smile We're in for a few nice days before the bottom drops out ........................ AGAIN ! frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 03:28 PM

After all the trouble I went through to put chains on the wheels of my walker and spikes for the other legs, I am not going to stay inside. Besides, I have to supervise my wife when she is shoveling. Sometimes she tries to take shortcuts. All kidding aside, we are not going anywhere. Forecast said very high winds and visibility is poor. Right now I am drinking my Italian made ground coffee from an Italian made cup, made in an Italian coffee maker. Later on today I’ll explore what Scotland has to offer.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 05:35 PM

I've been drinking alot of Lavazza lately. But picked up a craft bag if whisky Infused beans. They're extremely expensive but so delicious. It fills the whole room with a scent sort of like putting your nose right to a neck of a bailey's bottle .
Posted By: Dagwood

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 06:23 PM

Expecting 30” here and my door faces the ocean so if I open it 65 mph winds throwing snow daggers right in the face
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 08:40 PM

EVERYONE living on the eastern seaboard Please be careful. If there’s something you don’t have but would like, do without for a couple days. That’s better than breaking something or freezing to death.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 10:16 PM

^^^ For sure ! wink
Posted By: Dagwood

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/22 10:27 PM

I have my dumpster mutt and a zippo I won’t freeze
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 02:08 AM

That’s the spirit
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 01:47 PM

I have a full propane tank and a warm house .... I won't freeze either. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 01:49 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Supposed to hit around 55 degrees today, and 62 tomorrow. However, later Tuesday temps will be heading down again.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 04:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 04:52 PM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 07:39 PM

Beauty fal
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 10:46 PM

Supposed to be almost 60 here Tuesday and starting to drop. High Thursday of 27 and 28 with low of -2. eek
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/22 10:46 PM

Yes it is. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 02:37 AM

Evening yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 02:39 AM

So what's everyone's current edc ?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 06:31 AM

At work a spyderco manix 2 xl
On days off a spyderco Shaman.
Also sometimes this one,

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 12:04 PM

Nice !

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 12:24 PM

Spyderco Shaman orange G10 with CTS-XHP steel. I need to get a sheath made for my AMS so I can carry that
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 02:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 03:53 PM

At work I always have a fenix uc35 and either my mega warden or a zt0350 . Outside of work it's always a fenix rc09 and scrapivore LE or lately the busse skelly key
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 03:56 PM

Yeah I carry a streamlight protac-2L x
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 09:20 PM

Maratac Titanium 2aa light. Benchmade mini bugout (my sheeple knife) Emerson mini Commander (for now) and my fidget blade a Benchmade bailout, soon to be wearing titanium grip screws, back spacer (get rid of that crazy lanyard loop) titanium pivot screw, thumb stud and axis lock button. Yeah I know, but it’s so fun to play with so I am “pimpin” it up. Oh and my S.A. Hellcat.

Sorry, it’s a 1aaa light.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 09:44 PM

My EDC, A Glock 19 with a surefire XC-1, a Benchmade Osbourne 940 and occasionally a streamlight microstream.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/22 11:11 PM

If I’m going to or from work I normally carry my J frame 340 PD with 38+ P Hydro shocks but if I’m out and about with the family then normally is a G 19 with a sure fire X 300 sometimes I have the slide with the RMR and comp
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 01:02 AM

Heard today that the ATF has a database of ONE BILLION gun transactions. They are going around photographing and then digitizing the form 4473.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 01:50 AM

Hey they aren’t breaking the law.... until they do snd it’s to late. Part of why I went ahead and got suppressors. I google guns. I shoot competition, I talk to gun folks, I have a CCW, I buy hunting license. I’m already on their lists so I might as well protect my ears and my family’s ears and enjoy quite pews and the advantages they bring if there is a social problem. I just got the stuff ordered to run my LMT MARS-H rifle with a can.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 01:52 AM

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 01:56 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 04:32 AM

My current EDC is my old S&W .40 S&W, 6" bladed Cold Steel Voyager XL, and lately a DB-421. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 09:18 AM

I need a dedicated pistol can.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 03:44 PM

Mike, buy yourself a solvent trap. They’re MUCH better and cheaper too. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 03:48 PM

Patty and I were just talking. She doesn’t keep up with world news and asked where Hezbollah is. I told her it was an Islamic terrorist organization. Well I asked Alexa. It seems that Hezbollah is ALSO a town/city in Canada. Who’d a thunk it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 04:20 PM

Are you sure about that lol??
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 07:13 PM

You just never know about those Hosers . smile smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 09:22 PM

Lol those traps can be expensive traps too. I have a trust and NFA stuff already.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/22 11:38 PM

I hope that everyone has their preps in place ahead of this weather coming up ; I know the stores are super busy. We're supposed to get freezing rain / sleet overnight and tomorrow begins the 8" to 10" snowfall.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 01:18 AM

“They’re still up in the air about what we are supposed to get. Sooo let’s just say rain, sleet, snow freezing rain and ice.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 01:21 AM

We will be in good shape.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 07:05 AM

Night dogs!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 10:47 AM

Good morning Yard. smile

The cold front moved in, bringing some snow with it. My dogs don't want to spend much time out there now. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 03:07 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 03:59 PM

Still just rain here with 35 degrees. They’re saying a high of 43 then dropping. We will see.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 04:39 PM

Morning yard. Supposed to snow here this afternoon
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/22 08:55 PM

28 degrees. Had some freezing rain for a bit. Nothing now but wind. We will see
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 03:57 AM

Don't fret Randy, the snow is heading your way. smile

I shoveled and pushed snow off of my deck earlier, but it is snowing now and might be all night long. Guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 05:52 AM

Snow supposed to start somewhere after midnight and before 7am I think.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 03:05 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 04:23 PM

Made it to work by 5am will be interesting getting home though
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 05:47 PM

Sleet and some snow. Hoping the freezing rain will turn to sleet or snow so the power lines win’s get as much buildup.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 10:10 PM

The General surprised me by shoveling off the deck and a path for the dogs to clearer ground ........ what a gal!!! smile That was earlier while it was still snowing. I just came in from shoveling again and it's 14 degrees out there, supposed to get down to 2 degrees tonight. I have had enough snow for a while ! smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/22 10:13 PM

Made it to work and back just fine. I wish I wasn’t saving for the union contract negotiations because I really want that camo G10 RAD over on the exchange
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 04:33 AM

Good luck Mike. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 12:45 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Another cold morning out there, and tomorrow morning is supposed to be even colder! Then a gradual warmup begins.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 03:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 05:05 PM

Well we survived. Never got enough freezing rain to see any buildup on the power lines. Hopefully we’re good to go.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 05:47 PM

Grabbed a INFIMANDU with satin FFG and pumpkin G10 of the exchange. Going to sell my Busse SWAT I just got in trade to fund it
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 06:10 PM

Is the one your gonna sell. The "son of swat" or "swatmandu"?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 06:14 PM

Your new one?
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 06:25 PM

Was watching gideonstactical on YouTube. He mentioned “some” Busse knives being made out of 52100 and it being a good steel.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 09:28 PM

52100 steel has been called a good knife steel many times on Forged In Fire, and is often used by contestants. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 10:19 PM

Swatmandu is the same blade blank as the INFIMANDU right? If so that one
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 10:19 PM

Yeah that orange one.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/22 10:20 PM

I’m partial to the LE finish when it comes to INFI
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 12:04 AM

I just got back from Salt Lake City. I took the wife down foe a blazing fast trip to have hand surgeries. Both went well.

I will say Salt Lake has changed a lot since I was there last. As bad as I hate Denver if I had to choose one to visit again Denver would win.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 01:45 AM

Glad they went well.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 02:16 AM

Interesting little read

https://knifeuser.com/sr101-steel-review/
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 03:12 AM

Haha, he didn’t get their name right one time! Other than that, informative.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 03:43 AM

Quoted the wrong post.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Swatmandu is the same blade blank as the INFIMANDU right? If so that one

I think so, it has a fuller on it.
The bottom one here,
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 04:00 AM

Glad things went well for her MB. All the best.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 05:10 AM

Another of the ones that always get away. Still been meaning to gey my hands on a swatmandu or Rmd of any variant
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 05:11 AM

Been enjoying the game warden though !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 10:41 AM

That's good news M/B. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 10:42 AM

Good morning Yard. smile We had a really cold night, but the warmup is supposed to start today.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 01:15 PM

Well if I sell mine swatmandu you can have first dibs!
Glad the weekend is here. Put in 52hrs so far this week but I have to work Sunday so I will total 60hrs
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 02:37 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 02:40 PM

More snow overnight but only a couple of inches.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 05:11 PM

Your wife should appreciate that Ray. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 06:53 PM

Dang Mike, no wonder you and Bill Gates are such buds. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 07:41 PM

Nice !! I'm at about 50 hours but will probably put in another 10 this weekend. Doesn't feel like work when your running a shop with a good friend that is also the owner! Guess losing my job due to mandates worked out great in the end grin
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 09:58 PM

Glad to hear you found another place to work. I’m getting hammered on taxes but I’m trying to make sure we have plenty of money set aside for the union contract negotiations
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 11:46 PM

Hope it all works out in the worker's favour !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/22 11:55 PM

Everything seems to work out in the long run ; it's just the time in between that is tough. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 12:35 AM

The plant manager sent a company wide email saying they already have plans in place to keep up with customer demand if we would initiate a work stoppage. Funny thing is it’s company policy to lock us out if we vote down the first contract presented to us. They won’t let us work under a contract extension of the old... so they will create the stoppages not us.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 12:38 AM

Also nobody union or salary has a clue how they could meet demand without us. The skilled labor shortages and the specialized processes, certifications, and skills we have at our facility means it would be very difficult for a scab labor force to work. Especially with making military and FAA controlled parts
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 01:28 AM

The only complaint I have with unions, most of the time, is they price and benefit themselves out of a job. Not saying they’re bad, but that sometimes the goals are to aggressive. Sometimes smaller goals renegotiated more often would be a better way to ultimately get what you want. Then again I’ve never worked where unions have been.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 03:47 AM

I have mixed feelings about unions Their goals of better pay, safer working conditions, etc. are admirable. However, I have seen all too often where union workers will deliberately break machinery, cause overflows halting production, harassment or intimidation of non union employees, and other problems. They protect problem causing idiots and help them keep their jobs when in fact they should be fired The violent and destructive acts during strikes are not acceptable to me. Negotiations are the way to handle things, not violence.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 04:58 AM

Yup, what the retired rancher said.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 12:07 PM

So I don’t see anyone destroying equipment or scraping parts on purpose nobody is intimidating contractors or salary workers we get align pretty well at the site. The union atmosphere here is very relaxed it’s nothing like the unions at The automotive plants or other ones. We absolutely got screwed last contract with pay increase that hasn’t kept up with inflation and we ended up have to pay 2x the amount for insurance with less coverage. I think we have honest grounds to strike also considering the treatment of employees during the last 2 years of the pandemic.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 02:46 PM

Sounds like pretty good reasons, but remember that companies are also affected by the pandemic ; many have flat out folded. If the company is raking in huge profits and the "fat cats" are making ridiculous bonuses then it sounds like it's time to take care of the folks who make it all possible ... the employees . wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 04:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 06:00 PM

I agree from my first hand experiences also. There's nothing violent or aggressive about the ibew I'm in. Years back I heard stories of scabs getting lit up trying to cross the lines though but most used common sense and went home.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 06:49 PM

So I’m a division of Raytheon technology. We found out a few weeks ago that our site over $450,000 in awards was given out at our site and that most of it was middle to high ranking salary. When we got laid off they took government stimulus money and stimulated their banks accounts. Low ranking salary took a pay cut and we got laid off....
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 06:59 PM

Sad man
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 08:08 PM

Yep. Pays to be an “essential employee”
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 08:35 PM

Essential occasionally means expendable. Or certain staff members believe that.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 08:48 PM

Yep it’s how we were treated and continue to be treated as the policy makers sit comfortably at home working remote.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 09:10 PM

Sounds they are more aligned with the government. They got/get theirs and don’t worry about the folks that allowed them to get theirs
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 09:16 PM

I was deemed essential also. Just a total joke . Maximum respect to the truckers and shame on the media for twisting it and blatantly lying about the truth and reality
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 09:34 PM

Oh my company is a government whore. It’s Raytheon for goodness sake
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 09:37 PM

Basically skynet wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 10:14 PM

Lol yep.
I’m tempted to play the Ganza tonight. I have had a few people messaging me about TNTs even though I sold 2 out of my 3
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 10:31 PM

You can have my share of those tnt's.

Rando
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/22 10:48 PM

I only need one but I have been buying Busse and selling the spares to take the price down on the one I keep. I paid $100 for my TNT and $100 for my HR2 Stonehenge that way.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 02:59 AM

That's great man.
The way to do it.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:02 AM

Did any of you guys get a 621?
One of them war dog handled drop points.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 04:42 AM

Yup! Love it!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 04:55 AM

I have the WS621 and the WS1020, actually two of them. Wish I had gotten two of the 621 instead.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 05:55 AM

I'm happy with my DB - 421's. smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
I have the WS621 and the WS1020, actually two of them. Wish I had gotten two of the 621 instead.

Right on, yeah I'm not loving the 1020, the tip is too high for my liking.
I think I'll modify that 1020 into a drop point.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 09:46 AM

I didn’t grab any just because I’m not a fan of naked tool steel it’s to rust prone for my liking.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 12:09 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:37 PM

Ha ha Raytheon. Everything from nuts to nukes.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:47 PM

Pretty much I was working on a new military product yesterday
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:50 PM

Sharks with Lazer beams!!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:50 PM

I agree with my 1020. Maybe I'll mod it today
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 03:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 05:03 PM

Lol nowhere near that sexy. Just aircraft parts
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
I didn’t grab any just because I’m not a fan of naked tool steel it’s to rust prone for my liking.

I think you and I are the only two on the planet who can appreciate a coating.
At least under the handle scales or down inside the res C pocket.
I can work with bare steel on just the blade.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 10:03 PM

Little patina is good for you
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 10:41 PM

I'm down with patina, dont like not knowing what's going on under a handle scale or under a mudder.
If I can take the handles off, no problem.
I'll lay down some heavy paste wax.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 10:42 PM

Infi mandu. Really like this one.
Coating, micarta, infi, whats not to like.
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/22 10:42 PM

I dont worry about infi very much either.
Though I like that worn coating look, infi or no infi.

Rad
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 01:19 AM

Yep naked INFI is cool with me
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 01:23 AM

The pumpkin INFIMANDU I got shoes delivered by USPS today but nothing came
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 02:06 AM

Rifle part came and shows delivered 4:38 knife was supposed to be delivered at 5:48 neighbors camera shows the early delivery but there was no 5:48 delivery.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 02:51 AM

Occasionally drivers just scan every item as it comes in their load from the local delivering office .. I've dealt with that before and that's been the case a couple times
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 02:51 AM

It's probably sitting in the truck still
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 02:54 AM

I bet it is.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 03:28 AM

Delivery stuff can be weird. I ordered some stuff that was from Florida. It was sent to Cali, then Salt Lake, (which is our hub) Then to New York, New Jersey Kentuck and finally back to Salt Lake. I'm just glad it wasn't something I absolutely needed last week. I planned ahead since I need it next month.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 08:55 AM

Yeah this crap is why I normally send UPS. I’ve never had this kind of stuff happen with them only USPS and fedex
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 11:45 AM

We have had our best luck with UPS ; the driver knows us and is great with our deliveries.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 11:46 AM

Good morning Yard. smile It's going to be a nice day with temps near 60 degrees.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 03:20 PM

Yep I normally eat the more expensive shipping costs of UPS and ship anything I sell that way to make sure I don’t have this headache and they buyer doesn’t either
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 04:18 PM

Morning yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 04:42 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 04:43 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to lay out my garden this year. Missed out on a garden last year with the move. I'm planning on starting peppers and red onions from seed today They both take way longer than my growing season here.

We are going to need to start buying canning jars and lids as well. They were gone long before the normal time last year and were in short supply a few years before.

I think I'm going to try and plant a couple of fruit trees if I can find a self-pollinating apple tree and maybe an apricot tree that can deal with the cold winters. I'll probably plant a few blackberry and raspberry bushes in a corner of the back lot as well.

We are a long way off from being self-sufficient food-wise but once we get it figured out I think we can put a dent in how much we have to buy for the stuff we use most.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 06:28 PM

Sounds like you have a good plan MB.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 07:33 PM

LOL, I hope so.

I just have to decide what part of my yard I'm going to sacrifice and how much of it.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 09:52 PM

I wouldn’t want to do it in the front yard unless you want to keep folks away. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 11:08 PM

We skipped the garden last year, but we have already ordered seeds for this year. Not sure if we will do the entire 30' X 75' garden, but we'll see. We also have 24 half drums by our deck for convenience, usually a few tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/22 11:13 PM

Dang Tom! That’s not a garden! That’s a truck patch!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 02:24 AM

My knife came today. Box was crushed to 1/2 the size but it made it
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 09:43 AM

New bling
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 09:44 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 01:54 PM

^^^ Looks good Mike, congrats. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 01:55 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Another pretty day on tap.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 02:44 PM

This one is going to be my main user for sure!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 03:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 03:25 PM

Nice, Mike!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 04:58 PM

Lookin good. How's the joints ray?
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
New bling
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Legit.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/22 11:28 PM

Hello everyone, new member here. Big fan of SYKCO knives, and I finally got the one I’ve been lusting over. Love this blade, super comfortable and best all-around knife I’ve used in while. Thanks for having me! [img]https://flic.kr/p/2n2BY1f[/img]
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 12:48 AM

c/b, Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard ! smile Congrats on your score .......... I really like mine.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 01:21 AM

Thanks Private Klink. No frills and super tough no-nonsense knives are one of my favorite things. To me, Scrapyard is one the gold standards to embody that.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 01:55 AM

Exactly what brought me into SYKCO! I’m sure it will be the first of many for you!

What a long day. 5am-5pm at work and a 45min commute each way. Hopefully it won’t be like that for the rest of the week.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 03:25 AM

Hey dude, welcome.
Yeah thats a nice one. I did not get that one.
I talked myself out of it, already having several knives in that same size range.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 05:13 AM

CB, Welcome to the yard. Hope you hang around with us and the old timers like Tom (Private Klink). It’s a good place to hang out even if they do let EX devil Dogs be members. grin

Seriously, we do have lot of good folks here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 06:11 AM

^^^ Even the Skunkmeister. smile smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 11:51 AM

Morning guys!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 11:52 AM

Welcome to the Yard CB.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 01:45 PM

Howdy Todd ! How's our Midnight Defender ? smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 01:46 PM

Good morning Yard. smile It almost feels like Spring, at least for the next two days.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 03:41 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by coolbreezy37
Hello everyone, new member here. Big fan of SYKCO knives, and I finally got the one I’ve been lusting over. Love this blade, super comfortable and best all-around knife I’ve used in while. Thanks for having me! [img]https://flic.kr/p/2n2BY1f[/img]

Welcome to the Yard. Yeah, Sykco knives are great. I see that you are also a Becker fan.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 04:53 PM

Nice photo stream breezy.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 04:53 PM

Gd or faler.. what were your picture posting secrets again
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 06:30 PM

Post images is the app I downloaded.
Pretty straight forward, and I'm a caveman.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 08:14 PM

Or you can use their web page
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 08:46 PM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/22 08:47 PM

Well son of a...
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 12:01 AM

Heck yeah. Nailed it
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 12:17 AM

You're doing good T-88 ! smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 08:28 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 08:32 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 08:36 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 08:37 AM

Game changer thanks guys smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 08:40 AM

That alpha reg is just awesome!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 10:52 AM

It IS one sweet knife!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 10:53 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Anyone ready for the Cupid-Ganza ???
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 01:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 03:21 PM

Nope, not ready for the house painting either, but it’s happening. Well once we get back from the dentists.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 03:50 PM

few of those look amazing!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 05:06 PM

Morning Yard!

A couple of those ganza blades look really nice. A little more than I want to spend right now. I need to pick up a utility trailer. The price of steel and wood isn't helping the current prices.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 07:59 PM

Some of those radio active duty models are sharp
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 09:08 PM

Hell yeah man, im really liking that alpha reg.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/22 09:28 PM

I really want an emerson but I’m having a hard time spending that on a 154cm steel knife. My $80 benchmade is 154cm my $120 Leatherman has a 154cm blade
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 12:41 AM

Mike, Emerson’s are nice. Not fancy or all that Purdy, but let’s you know you got something substantial in your hand. Depending on what you’re looking for (I am making the presumption you want a “regular” blade), I personally like the mini cqc-15 the best. The ‘7 and mini-commander ain’t bad either. But make sure if you go the cqc 7 route (full-size or mini) you get one that says conventional V grind. Otherwise one side of the blade will be as flat as a piece of glass. Imagine the letter V tilted about 45 degrees where the one side is straight up and down! Perfectly flat. Not really all that bad but takes a little getting used to. I also like my mini 7. And yes it is the chisel grind.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 12:45 AM

I love big 3.5-4in blades so a CQC 8 or seax would be great! The grinds don’t scare me. The 57rc 154cm is on the soft side
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 01:12 AM

I had the cqc super 8 and it was a tool. Just that. Nothing fancy no perfect tolerances.. is what it is. A bit pricey for me I ended up letting it go as I prefer my ZTs for folders
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 05:22 AM

Mike, again, depends what you want it for. The Commander (full size) is one of their best sellers. Me, I tend to go for the mini’s. They carry better for me. And again, check out the fill size cqc-15. I REALLY like that blade style.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 12:35 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 03:49 PM

I’m still not sure if I’m sold on the recurve blades
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 04:00 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/22 06:51 PM

The ‘15 isn’t curved as much as the Commander.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 01:46 AM

Man some of those Ganza knives like nice. I like a few of the elmax and RADs
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 03:00 AM

Too rich for my flimsy wallet. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 09:15 AM

Lol mine too skunk
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 10:41 AM

Yep sadly will be probably sitting it out though
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 11:50 AM

^^^ You won't be alone. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 11:51 AM

Good morning Yard. smile If you have the money (like RANDY) there are some beautiful knives in the Ganza.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 01:38 PM

1,7,16,21,38,44,52,59 are all ones I like a lot I’m just hesitant to spend the money with the negotiations coming up
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 04:19 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 04:23 PM

Some more snow overnight but nothing meaningful. Less than 3”. Wife should have everything shoveled in no time.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 04:39 PM

Morning Yard,

No ganza for this guy either. I picked up a new utility trailer this week. I need to sell my smaller one and recoup some cash. Until then I'm eating beans and rice.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 05:13 PM

Those fancy ones never reach out and grab me.
Sure they're pretty, I'd never use em. Not way I want to anyway.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 07:17 PM

Yeah! I’m not into wall hangers. I may not use all my knives but they need to be using type blades.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/22 09:44 PM

Probably why most of us are here in the yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Probably why most of us are here in the yard


Strange Mike. I’m here in my bark-O-lounger. wink grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 03:15 AM

^^^ Sitting there counting his money ! smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 05:17 AM

Man I wish I had skunk money grin
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 10:18 AM

Rough night for southern Ohio. I don’t even watch football but I did tune in last night.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 12:40 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 02:23 PM

Good morning Yard. smile

Ray, go easy on your wife today ...... it's Valentine's Day after all. You can work her as usual tomorrow. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 08:15 PM

Afternoon guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 08:47 PM

Howdy Todd. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/22 10:35 PM

Afternoon Yard!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 02:16 AM

Hey Dawgs. How goes things in your part of the world?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 04:02 AM

Things are getting spicy in Canada. Trudeau invoked emergency powers ( martial law) and reportedly just froze the bank accounts of peaceful protestors.

I don't think history is going to be kind to Trudeau.

Hope all our Canadian brothers are doing well.

This is also a reminder of why it never hurts to keep a couple grand tucked away for emergencies.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 04:13 AM

Folks only need to look at Canada to see how socialism can creep into things slowly one lost right at a time. It ain’t pretty.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 03:06 PM

Morning Yard!

We got a little more snow overnight. Just enough to shovel. LOL, I'll take it. We need the snowpack.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 03:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 05:04 PM

Freedom protests and convoys blocking the border backed right up to my neighborhood:)
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 05:05 PM

Trudeau is a delusional communist. Even members of the liberals are trying to jump ship to save their careers
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 05:07 PM

The lies the media trys to display are just laughable. The way they describe the protests as violent riots and how everyone's white supremacists is sad and pathetic. All the footage shown is of peacefull occupancy with their twisted words over top and selected clips cut and pasted. People saying their afraid.. but cutting before they finish their sentence of afraid of the police and gov action being taken
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 06:26 PM

That’s cool

I broke the wiener dog out for kitchen duty last night. I got it used and it was butter knife sharp got it work able with stones when I got it 9 years go but now I need to reprofile the primary bevel. The work sharp KO edition I have does a decent job but I really don’t like the convex edge on smaller knives. I want another sharpener.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 09:23 PM


Originally Posted by FAL'er
Hey dude, welcome.
Yeah thats a nice one. I did not get that one.
I talked myself out of it, already having several knives in that same size range.

Thanks, I really like it. It’s like the perfect “one knife” for me.
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
CB, Welcome to the yard. Hope you hang around with us and the old timers like Tom (Private Klink). It’s a good place to hang out even if they do let EX devil Dogs be members. grin

Seriously, we do have lot of good folks here.

Thanks SkunkHunter, this seems like a great tight knit group. I plan to be in for the long haul.
Originally Posted by rth548
Welcome to the Yard CB.

Thanks rth548, good to be here!
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by coolbreezy37
Hello everyone, new member here. Big fan of SYKCO knives, and I finally got the one I’ve been lusting over. Love this blade, super comfortable and best all-around knife I’ve used in while. Thanks for having me! [img]https://flic.kr/p/2n2BY1f[/img]

Welcome to the Yard. Yeah, Sykco knives are great. I see that you are also a Becker fan.

Thanks Ray, I am a Becker fan. I’ve liked SYKCO for years but didn’t get one till very recently. The Res C handle is a game changer, never felt a more comfortable handle.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Nice photo stream breezy.

Lol steam breezy, thanks Twoody. I recognize a few of the names on this forum from the Busse Subforum on BF.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
Exactly what brought me into SYKCO! I’m sure it will be the first of many for you!

What a long day. 5am-5pm at work and a 45min commute each way. Hopefully it won’t be like that for the rest of the week.

The one I would really like is the Dogfather or son of dogfather or a dog soldier. I’m a fan of 7-10 inch fixed blades.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 10:07 PM

I looked for a DF for about 4 years till a member here dug into his collection and hooked me up.

Interesting thing. The short height combined with the thickness and curve means my work sharp KO won’t sharpen 1/2 of the blade.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by gun dog
I looked for a DF for about 4 years till a member here dug into his collection and hooked me up.

Interesting thing. The short height combined with the thickness and curve means my work sharp KO won’t sharpen 1/2 of the blade.

The DF is pretty hard to find, how do you like the Work Sharp? I use the mouse pad/sand paper method. I get pretty good results. I wasted too much money on sharpening stones.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/22 11:58 PM

I’ve been really happy with it. Practice on a junk knife snd then go to town. The wiener dog is the first knife I’ve struggled to sharpen. I like to use stones as well but the KO Work sharp comes out when I need to sharpen something and don’t have time for stones. I’ve found I’d like to have a more precise V grind option though for some of my 4in and smaller blades.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 12:03 AM

The convex edge looks good but it seems no matter how much material I remove I still have a dual micro bevel in the circled area.

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 04:42 AM

Still looks pretty good Mike. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 05:52 AM

Yup
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:00 AM

Night yard !
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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:16 AM

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Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:17 AM

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Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:18 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:19 AM

Fade dog
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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 06:20 AM

Grandpa dog
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 07:44 AM

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 09:45 AM

Went back to the sharpener and pushed the primary bevel back more. Still is leaving that butter knife sharp micro bevel.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 02:05 PM

Morning guys!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 02:07 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Today begins another change of the weather around here.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/22 03:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/22 04:58 AM

Kind of slow around here ; I wonder if any Dogs got in on the Ganza tonight.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/22 11:48 AM

I passed but it was tough. Man I’m surprised I’ve had zero bites on my SWAT I listed in the exchange.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/22 02:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/22 03:03 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/22 05:38 PM

Man everyone is pissed 3-2% yearly raise over 5 years
Freeze the pension and new hires won’t get it.
2500 signing bonus.

That doesn’t even match inflation.

Might be on strike
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 03:43 AM

Seems like they could have done better. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 11:10 AM

Lol considering who we work for. Yep
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 01:57 PM

Good morning Yard. smile After another cold night it looks like things are going to warm up a bit and be fairly nice out there.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 02:25 PM

I see the triceratops is making it out to people now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 03:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 06:05 PM

Any of you guys order thar t tops?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 08:30 PM

I saw earlier on the Busse Exchange that one sold .
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 08:41 PM

I ordered 2 but haven’t got em yet
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 08:43 PM

They look pretty thick in the BF posts vs the sale threads. Might be catch and release for me. Will have to see.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/22 10:57 PM

I hope they work out for you either way. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/22 03:23 AM

Yea enjoy ! Those are not for me though
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/22 09:12 AM

Me either ; I'm a Bowie kind of guy. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/22 02:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/22 04:03 PM

Morning !
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/22 08:41 PM

Contract
Reject 230
Accept 37

Strike
Yes 248
No 19

Raytheon is locking us out Monday.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 12:07 AM

Wow they asked use to the table fast

“We are going back to the table tonight & tomorrow… there may be a potential vote tomorrow at some time Sorry I can not provide any further details at this time….. I will let you know when I know more
SOLIDARITY!!
Joe Konicki”
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 12:22 AM

Best of luck Mike.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 12:27 AM

Heard some supervision got their new hours. 6 12s
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 12:35 AM

We're all hoping for you guys Mike! smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 12:42 AM

Thanks means a lot!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 01:01 AM

It’s definitely scary to vote no with a family depending on you.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 02:41 AM

It's almost worth it just to throw down on each of the new offerings.
At the very least you should be able to recoup costs.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 03:38 AM

I couldnt get myself into the t top, seemed too fantasy to me.
I'm glad they do those though, for my bank accts sake.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 04:32 AM

I hear you. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 02:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 06:22 PM

Howdy!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 08:09 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/22 08:42 PM

Well Monday I report to the union hall to find out my picket schedule.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 03:05 AM

Stay strong brother!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 05:35 AM

Mike, hopefully it will not be for long.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 03:38 PM

On the line this AM brothers
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 03:39 PM

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Here it is
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 03:40 PM

My edc

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 03:41 PM

Scout carry

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 04:05 PM

Contractor just came out on her way to lunch she said machines have wrecked supervision is supervising themselves and nobody is doing [censored] and they are all panicking
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 07:04 PM

Sounds like they may learn to value y’all after all.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 07:17 PM

Nice edc 👌
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/22 08:27 PM

Afternoon Yard!

LOL, they will be able tell which supervisors are worth their salt and who wasn't really soon.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 03:32 AM

Hopefully it won’t last long.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 06:18 AM

LET'S GO BRANDON !!! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 07:23 AM

I think “Brandon” is more like Maynard G. Krebs!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 12:58 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 02:24 PM

Brandon is more like Mr. Magoo ! smile smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 06:35 PM

Morning Yard!

After some warm weather winter has returned. It's windy and danged cold. I'm really glad we have a treadmill in the basement. Otherwise my face would freeze before I could break a sweat.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 08:35 PM

Freezing and windy today here
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 08:35 PM

Least its dry I guess
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 09:37 PM

Just got out my goretex gear and re did the waterproofing on the shell.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/22 09:47 PM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/22 03:45 AM

We went from the 70's down to the 20's. ;(
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/22 01:14 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 01:25 AM

Spent 18miles and 10.5hrs on the picket line today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 03:18 AM

Are mushrooms legal ? That would make it interesting Mike LOL
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 06:18 AM

I hope it pays off for you Mike. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 01:44 PM

Good morning Yard. smile I'm glad we're not in the Ukraine!


LET'S GO BRANDON !!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 02:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 03:42 PM

Wonder if chances for conflict for the US increasing if that will put pressure on my employer to get us back in their working on the military work that’s sitting.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 03:49 PM

Yeah, bad juju in Ukraine.

You never know Mike.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/22 11:33 PM

It should be a money-maker for Raytheon, so hopefully it will be for the employees as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 01:40 AM

Corporate Greed knows no boundaries.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 03:55 AM

Sad but true. frown
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 08:57 AM

Night yard !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 09:00 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 12:28 PM

^^^^ Good way to start the day. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 12:29 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Man, it's COLD outside !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 02:30 PM

23 degrees and cloudy. High of 37 today they claim.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 03:08 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 03:18 PM

My wife took the day off from work because it’s her birthday. The weather cooperated because the big storm didn’t materialize so she only has to shovel for an hour or so instead of 4 hours. I think I will buy her dinner at her favorite steakhouse later today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 03:38 PM

Morning Yard.

I woke up to a brisk -4f and a little more snow. I wish it was a whole lot of snow. It may be a dry summer here otherwise.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 05:51 PM

Ray, tell your wife we all said "Happy Birthday", and enjoy the steak dinner and time out. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/22 08:57 PM

Yup, tell her the ole Skunk said Happy Birthday. And to make it a VERY good steak!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 04:43 AM

Happy bday from up north eh !!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 05:25 AM

Today was a good day. 7.77mi course with 1200ft of ascent. Target engagement out to 300yds running .308 & .40 my buddy ran .308 & 9mm.

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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 06:18 AM

"Stop the war, there's mud"
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 07:59 AM

Ew.. gross
Posted By: feederle

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 10:25 AM

Jealous!

But I was glad to get all my drills and certification in the H&K MP7 this Last deployment. Shooting 4.7mm (0.18inch!!!) in full auto without leaving the target is just crazy. Would instantly trade rifle and handgun against this baby...
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 10:58 AM

It’s funny we were breaking the steel hardware on the targets mounts as we went. .308 is a good time. I need to get a 13.5 light weight barrel and pin it to 16in to cut some weight and length off my rifle.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 01:32 PM

Good morning Yard. smile A warmup is heading our way.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 01:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 02:01 PM

I shot tbe M14 in .308 (7.62x51) in full auto. I was able to hit the sky pretty consistently.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 07:13 PM

The MP-7 is far more impressive a performer than it looks like on paper. The terminal performance is surprisingly good for such a compact system.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/22 08:25 PM

Ray, same-same. smile But it was a good rifle !
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 04:45 AM

Heads up.

If you can, I recommend getting some cash on hand and printing out hard copies of your bank records.

It's likely that cyber attacks are going to ramp up even more and there may be splash back that hits us here.

Fuel up your rigs as prices are already going up.

And if you have stuff that you need that has to be shipped get it sooner than later.

Knowing the yard you already have a decent pantry and if you don't you know what to do.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 06:47 AM

Excellent suggestions M/B. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 03:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 03:57 PM

My wife said to thank everyone for their birthday wishes.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 09:37 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/22 10:56 PM

Ray, please tell your wife that we really appreciate her putting up with you. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 01:02 PM

Good morning Yard. smile It's beginning to feel like Spring, ...... at least for now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray, please tell your wife that we really appreciate her putting up with you. smile smile

Sorry, can’t do that. Not gonna break training.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 03:47 PM

Yeah, breaking training would be a BIG setback. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 10:49 PM

Good point. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/22 11:41 PM

grin grin grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/22 10:49 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Loving this warmer weather.
Posted By: Dumpster Dan

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/22 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. smile Loving this warmer weather.

Who knew 50 would be considered warm LOL

10 more degrees and we could have a beach party

Dan
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/22 03:57 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/22 01:50 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/22 01:52 PM

For the old-timers who remember Andy Naylor, it's his birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andy ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/22 02:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/22 02:10 PM

Happy birthday to the guy that carried a Dog Father in his pocket.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/22 04:37 PM

Morning dogs. Happy bday to the old dog
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/22 11:26 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Looks like I will be ordering a new knife Sunday. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/22 01:14 PM

Morning guys! How’s everything?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/22 01:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/22 04:15 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/22 12:33 AM

Great weather and a great knife coming up for sale on Sunday ; life is good. :
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/22 02:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/22 04:49 PM

Morning Yard ! Happy Friday.. even tho I've been working 7 days
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 12:24 AM

At least ya got work! So for unemployment hasn’t gone through for us. Company did meet with the union this week so we might vote on another contract next week who knows.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 01:25 AM

Here’s hoping for a quick resolution Mike.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 02:24 AM

We are holding up but I know some guys weren’t as financially responsible and are starting to feel it.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 11:42 AM

Morning guys!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 01:01 PM

Howdy! How are the mountains Todd?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 02:00 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Looks like our weather will be changing this evening, through Monday afternoon.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 02:18 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 06:38 PM

Hello Ray. smile How are you feeling?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 07:24 PM

Yea I was very fortunate being forced out of my job due to mandates.. at least I had a few choices waiting for me and in the end I'm much happier
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 07:25 PM

Also Hoping for a quick resolution in your favour Mike !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/22 11:43 PM

I think we are ALL hoping for a good resolution for Mike and fellow employees. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 06:42 AM

Dilly dilly !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 10:19 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 04:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 06:20 PM

Kkink don't you rember those old beer commercials. DILLY DILLY !!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 09:04 PM

OK, I remember them as well now. Set in medieval times, right (at least some of them)?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 09:04 PM

Oh and howdy stormy afternoon Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 11:10 PM

I had to Google the Dilly Dilly commercials for Bud Light. frown I guess I AM getting old.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/22 11:41 PM

Haha yes that's correct skunk.. don't worry klink.. we're ALL getting old wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 12:00 AM

Did a 6mi run. Worked on target heart rate. Can’t wait to get back to where I was.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 02:04 AM

Lots of lightning and rain with thunder, but no real severe weather; I hope our luck keeps holding. I DID manage to order that DB-322. :):)
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 03:08 AM

Same weather here Tom. Hope all we get is rain, thunder and lightening.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 03:56 AM

Just got back from a a trip to Parhumph Nevada to help my Dad and his Wife. She had a stroke last Sunday and it didn't look good.

She had nothing less than a miraculous recovery.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 05:51 AM

That's good news M/B. wink

I own 2 1/2 acres of desert West of Parhumph on the California side, along with my sister's 5 acres.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 02:57 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 03:52 PM

Howdy Ray. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 05:09 PM

Morning dogs. Glad to hear that MB
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
That's good news M/B. wink

I own 2 1/2 acres of desert West of Parhumph on the California side, along with my sister's 5 acres.



YOU’RE A CALIFORNIAN! Well that explains a lot. wink
Posted By: Dumpster Dan

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Private Klink
That's good news M/B. wink

I own 2 1/2 acres of desert West of Parhumph on the California side, along with my sister's 5 acres.



YOU’RE A CALIFORNIAN! Well that explains a lot. wink

Interesting ...after all these years of Klink

What is or why does Parhumph exists and how did you end up owning land there? Inquiring minds want to know...Now I'm dating me LOL

Dan
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 10:19 PM

Born in Southern Illinois, grew up in the burbs of Chicago. wink The last time I was in California was 1970 for a VietNam buddie's wedding. My father was a part-time seller for a real estate company that sold parcels of land out there, which is how I acquired the land.
I have been here in S/W Missouri for thirty years now and have never been happier with where I live. By the way, Pahrumph was even in the old television series Death Valley Days on occasion.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/22 11:30 PM

Sooo I guess since you pay taxes in California, you and the Governor are buds, right? whistle wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 04:48 AM

Guess again. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 05:31 AM

OK, I’ve been wrong before so what’s one more time. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 11:07 AM

Good morning Yard. smile With the way the cost of gas is going up you just might need a bicycle.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 04:07 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 04:52 PM

Morning yard. Diesel here is tipping 2.20 per/L it's insane..
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 05:48 PM

Morning Yard!

The snow finally melted enough, that with a little shoveling I could get my gates open to the back lot. I was finally able to get a trailer moved out of the drive.

Now to prep from a little more snow today wink. That and assemble some raised beds for this year's garden.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 10:22 PM

Gas has gone up 70 cents a gallon from this time last week. Insanity.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/22 11:39 PM

Fuel prices are putting a dent in a lot of things for me. I'm in a very rural area. So when I need something I drive.

Plus motorsports are a big part of my recreational time.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 01:28 AM

Had some help with the landscaping project for my in-laws today.

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 01:32 AM

Another angle.

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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 01:37 AM

Chop chop

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 02:50 AM

Thanks a LOT Uncle Joe. frown

LET'S GO BRANDON !!!

Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 11:51 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 01:03 PM

Yep oil prices are going to throttle the US economy going into spring
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 03:05 PM

Howdy and G’mornin. Low 40’s and sunshine.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 03:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 08:19 PM

Morning yard...Diesel 2.50 per/l
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 08:25 PM

Gas was $3.79 in town a short time ago, but I don't know how long it will stay there. It's scary to go to the grocery store now! frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 11:31 PM

$3.99 9/10 a gallon yesterday. No tellin what it is today. Why don’t they stop trying to fool people and just raise it another tenth of a cent. But that’s the Gov’ment for ya.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/22 11:45 PM

That works out to $1.35 per L here in cad dollars if I did the maths right skunk ... I'm paying $2.50 per L !!!!!!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 01:51 AM

Way to kill the working class
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 02:47 AM

Diesel went up to $5.59 a gallon here. I'm spending more money taking the kid to work than she is making.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 03:29 AM

What, she can’t walk!? wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 03:55 AM

These rising prices are cutting into my knife money ! frown
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 01:03 PM

Same driving to the picket line is eating me alive
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 02:03 PM

^^^^ Hopefully the strike will end soon and you all will be putting MORE money in your pockets.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 02:04 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Looks like a cloudy but decent day ahead.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 03:23 PM

Lock out not a strike but I hear you on that. Honestly I’d just be happy with a break even contract.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 03:58 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/22 05:01 PM

Morning Yard!

It's sunny and chilly today.

LOL, I'm staying home. Diesel is too expensive and it's too icy to mess around walking around.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 03:13 AM

Supposed to have sleet and then snow tomorrow. YUP, that’s Missouri weather for ya.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 04:01 AM

We had snow for a brief time this morning but it all melted. I just came in from being outside with my dogs and now there are some random snowflakes falling. We're supposed to get 2" to 5" of snow in the next couple of days, but later next week it will be in the 70's.
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 07:27 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 12:58 PM

^^^^ A well loved knife. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 12:59 PM

Good morning Yard. smile It started snowing last night and it's STILL coming down. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 02:41 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 05:07 PM

Morning yard. Slight snow here also !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 06:03 PM

No weather here as of yet. But that is due to change starting around 6pm.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 06:20 PM

They finally came in. Now I have to decide if I’m keeping or flipping.
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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/22 09:58 PM

Those sure look wicked.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 03:34 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Those sure look wicked.


Boy I’ll say!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 03:49 AM

Was on the interstate coming back home from Patty’s hair appointment today, and yes it had been snowing for about an hour and a half. This jacked up pickup passed us and then about 150 feet in front of us he starts to pullback into the right lane. I saw him starting to go a little sideways but thought he would (could) get straightened out. NOPE, he started to slide. I hit the binders and could feel the ABS really start to kick in. Anyway, he came all the way over in front of us and his drivers front corner hit the concrete side (we were on a bridge over a train track and large drainage ditch). That swung him a bit and the whole drivers side slammed up against it and caused the truck to bounce up off the road. That in turn caused him to turn and go completely sideways across our lane of traffic. I quickly glanced out the side mirror and was able to go around him on the left side.

As we (us) we’re going about 55 at the most saved us. If we were going the speed limit 70, (he was that fast at least) we would have T-Boned him and would have gotten rear ended ourselves. We called the Highway Patrol (the guy was shook up but OK) then came on home.

I’ll have to clean the Jeep seats tomorrow. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 05:00 AM

Good that you two are OK Randy. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 12:04 PM

Glad you are safe buddy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 12:57 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Clear and cold out there today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 02:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 02:32 PM

Randy, glad to see you made out OK.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 03:50 PM

It was different. Never had that happen that close in front of me at that speed. I now REALLY believe in abs brakes.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 05:41 PM

Well, I hope you got the seats cleaned. smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/22 10:17 PM

Glad to hear your both safe skunk!!!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/22 12:02 AM

Went for a nice 10k cross country run with some friends today. Snow made the trails beautiful but slippery
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/22 05:17 AM

^^^ That makes my knees hurt just thinking about it. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/22 11:43 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/22 12:54 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/22 07:10 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 12:08 AM

Good evening gents

New bottle to try
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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
^^^ That makes my knees hurt just thinking about it. frown


Makes my whole body hurt!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 07:01 AM

Well Randy, you ARE getting old. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 02:22 PM

That I am Tom.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 04:35 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 05:55 PM

My wife expressed interest in a S&W 351c for house and yard carry
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/22 11:52 PM

I ordered a Ruger EC-9 for the General. smile Also some Hornady Critical Defense ammo. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/22 01:51 AM

Got some more myself.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/22 01:41 PM

I really like the Critical Defense and Critical Duty loads from Hornady.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/22 03:06 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 01:16 AM

Good evening folks. smile A beautiful day today and supposed to be even nicer tomorrow.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 02:39 AM

Man revolver grips sure are expensive for something I want to try out. $90-$100 and what if I don’t like em!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 02:39 AM

Yep always been happy with hornady products except the 75gr long range bullets I got to reload that my rifles hate
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 02:42 AM

I hear your pain Mike. Been there, done that. On revolvers (double action) I prefer rubber. Easier for me to hold on to without having to adjust my grip.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 03:18 AM

I’m having a hard time with how little area my support hand has to engage the grip surface compared to my automatics. I’m looking at the Hogue grips, the wood Jerry M, extreme G10, and rubber. I’m leaning with avoiding finger grooves since they don’t always line with with getting a good grip.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 03:45 AM

My old S&W model 411 had a Hogue rubber grip already on it (police trade) and it feels good in my hand. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 11:42 AM

Good morning Yard. smile We're going to take the General's car in for routine service, visit Sam's Club, then stop for some Chicago style pizza, bringing some home for later.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 12:31 PM

Sounds like a good plan
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 03:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 03:55 PM

I like Hornady but tend to shy away from. My Federal HST tend to be cheaper, at least from where I get mine most of the time.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 03:56 PM

I like thin crust pizza. I would rather taste the toppings most of the time.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 08:02 PM

I usually get one thin and one stuffed crust
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 08:32 PM

Yeah HST are in all of my 9mm handguns. I have Gold dots in case I can’t find more HST
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 08:34 PM

My carry today was my S&W performance center model 19 carry comp in .357mag with barnes 125gr copper hollow points.
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Posted By: RN

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 11:01 PM

Ohhhhh...I think about getting that if I want to go gucci...generally think about getting a Ruger GP100.

How do you like it ?
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 11:47 PM

I’m going to need to change grips to be happy. Also I’m not super happy with where the out the tritium in the front sight if I put the dot in the center of the rear then the top of the front sight is out of the rear notch. And if I the top of the front even with the rear notch half of the tritium is buried in the notch and you can’t see it. I might just replace the sight with a fiber front and be done with it. I’ve contemplated sending it back to smith but I’m not sure there is something to fix.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/22 11:48 PM

I feel like the 3in barrel on this is really a great length though for velocity and carry.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 12:06 AM

Only revolver I have is an “FBI Special”. S&W Stainless steel three inch barrel 5 shot Model 60-10. Nice little carry gun for a revolver.

And it’s a shooter for sure. Think I have 10 or 15 rounds through it, AND I bought it I think in ‘96. grin
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 02:05 AM

Howdy guys
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 02:06 AM

Nice revolver Mike!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 02:16 AM

I also have the 617 4in which is a K frame 10 shot 22lr. Figured it would be cheap practice and I’m developing a wider rimfire collection for my boy to enjoy when he is older. I’m setting up a bergara B14 HMR 22 trainer right now. Burris 3-15 FFP scope with vortex rings and a Harris bipod.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 10:26 AM

The 617 with a 6 inch barrel is one of my grail guns. A friend has one and I shoot it better than any pistol I’ve ever shot.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 11:21 AM

I used to be fairly good with my 6" barreled Colt Python, but that was a long time ago.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 11:22 AM

Good morning Yard, and Happy St. Patrick's Day. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 12:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 12:24 PM

Happy Saint Patrick’s day to you all. Have to make some green Cream of Wheat for breakfast. And I’m wearing my green Diver’s watch.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 03:42 PM

I'm wearing my green robe. smile smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/22 04:24 PM

I have a 7.5in barrel ruger single six hunter and that little gun is crazy accurate I’ve been contemplating putting a handgun scope on it for something different and then picking up another shorter barrel single action 22 for my boy.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 01:10 AM

New fiber optic sight for the front.
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Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 01:10 AM

Took some hand fitting and a drill. But it’s in right.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 03:22 AM

Looks good Mike.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 03:42 AM

We had “Egg Roll in a bowl” for supper, and it’s really good served over steamed rice.

1lb pork sausage (or you can use hamburger)
1 bag (or 6 cups) Cole slaw or shredded cabbage
1Tblsp Minced Garlic
4Tblsp Soy Sauce
1 small or medium (diced) yellow onion
3Tblsp Sesame Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
*Green onions (diced) for garnish if desired

In a large skillet (we used a 5qt Chicken fryer pan) cook the meat making sure it is broken up into small pieces, and add the onions about 2/3 way cooked. You just want to get the onions to start turning opaque. DO NOT Drain off the grease from the meat.

Add the Cole slaw, garlic and soy sauce and cook until the cabbage starts softening some (I put the lid on to help “steam” the cabbage).

Remove from the heat and drizzle with the sesame oil and garnish with the green onions if you want.

Oh and I wore a green camo shirt while Patty wore a light weight green sweater. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 04:33 AM

Sounds good Randy, sans onions. I might use onion salt instead. Onions really tear me up. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 05:01 AM

Happy st Patty's dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 01:09 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 01:47 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 01:56 PM

That recipe sounds good. I would add some tofu skin. I’m glad you joined in the ‘wearing of the green’ by actually wearing an article of clothing instead of just putting a roll of greenbacks in your pocket.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 02:43 PM

First day back at work. Company scabs definitely messed stuff up. Looked at 2x our normal scrap for the month.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 03:35 PM

Glad you!re back to work Mike.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 03:38 PM

I decided to change things up this year Ray.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 06:17 PM

The best part of March 18th. Leftover corned beef for Rueben sandwiches.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 07:33 PM

Ruebens is Good!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 09:25 PM

That's good news Mike. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/22 09:27 PM

Ray, I think Randy ALWAYS has a roll of greenbacks in his pocket. He probably has a roll in a zip-loc bag in the shower to keep him company. smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/22 01:19 AM

Glad to hear your back at work GD !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/22 01:19 AM

Hope everyone has a great Friday:)
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/22 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray, I think Randy ALWAYS has a roll of greenbacks in his pocket. He probably has a roll in a zip-loc bag in the shower to keep him company. smile smile



So YOU’RE the peeping Tom! Yeah, those gallon bags are really handy. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/22 06:32 AM

I KNEW it !!! smile smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/22 02:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 03:11 AM

Handled a Wiley Clap GP100 today very nice wheel gun!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 03:48 AM

Evening dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 04:57 AM

Good evening folks. smile Nice day today, and even nicer tomorrow. Then things turn rainy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 03:22 PM

Good morning Yard. smile A beautiful day out there.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 04:02 PM

Morning Yard!

It was a gorgeous 60 and sunny yesterday. Snow and wind is the words for the day.

Thankfully it's a short walk to church.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 04:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/22 07:13 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 12:50 AM

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Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 12:51 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 10:17 AM

^^^^ All sweet blades. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 10:18 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 02:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
^^^^ All sweet blades. wink


I as on a say sweet blades as well ( S5, got one) but one is an SS4 mad (don’t got one frown ) OK, they are sweet blades, both of them.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 02:38 PM

Morning Ray and all the rest of you dogs as well
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 04:18 PM

Morning. Agreed ss4 is on the radar! But fortunately for all you mudder lovers , im not a huge fan of that handle style grin
Posted By: RN

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 08:26 PM

You guys make me want an AMS with all the pics you post of them...
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 09:15 PM

The way, the source and the light!
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Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by RN
You guys make me want an AMS with all the pics you post of them...

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Posted By: RN

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/22 11:19 PM

There ya go again! wink grin
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 01:00 AM

Yeah, I'm good like that. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 01:54 AM

Pride of ownership. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 04:06 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 04:21 AM

His and hers.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 10:24 AM

T-88, you have a nice pair. smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 10:25 AM

Good morning Yard. smile After all the rain (so far) it looks like I have a few new ponds out there.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 01:41 PM

The AMS is a great little knife!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 01:42 PM

It started here last night. BIG light show.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 01:57 PM

I received an email that my DB-322 is " awaiting shipment" ; WOO-HOO ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 03:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 05:19 PM

Good afternoon fellow quester of perfection.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 09:39 PM

Lol ^^ morning gents congrats klink!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 10:43 PM

Thanks, but I will be happier when I have the knife in hand. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/22 10:51 PM

Don't forget to post a pic smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 01:14 AM

My Wife’s 5th anniversary present I got her.
S&W 351c 7 shot .22mag only 12oz loaded down side is an extremely heavy trigger(12lbs+) for reliable ignition of the rimfire cases.
My wife hasn’t shot a handgun since fall of 2020 when she found out she was pregnant and the center group is hers at 15ft she shoots better than most men!

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 05:38 AM

Nice work to the MRS !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 06:15 AM

For sure ! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 10:35 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Another wet day ahead.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 11:48 AM

I might go in and clean up the engagement surfaces but I won’t change the pull weight.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 12:43 PM

Morning guys! Monsoon season here today!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 02:52 PM

Howdy Todd. smile Yes, I'm thinking about building an ark !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 03:16 PM

I’d thought you might do something like that Mike.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 03:19 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 04:42 PM

Morning Ray and Yard
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 05:41 PM

Howdy! Nice spring day in my area
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/22 07:23 PM

Light rain here today. High of 51 or 52.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 04:55 AM

The General's Ruger EC-9 arrived today ; first dry day she will test it out on a target.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 10:09 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Still cool and rainy around here, but it gets better starting tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 11:43 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 04:10 PM

Hello Ray. I hope you're doing well today. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 05:18 PM

Afternoon Yard!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/22 07:49 PM

G’day mate. Thought I would try my Australian accent. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 03:40 AM

Randy, your EastMo' accent should be enough ! smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 02:21 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Shaping up to be a fairly nice day today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 02:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 03:05 PM

Mornin dogs. Another cool one here today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 04:42 PM

Morning dogs!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/22 08:39 PM

I went to Walmart earlier this morning ; slim pickings on ammo and various dog foods. Thanks Uncle Joe. ............ LET'S GO BRANDON . frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/22 01:25 AM

I heard someone was launching an investigation into his administration, but can’t find it now. I think it came from the Epoch times.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/22 04:00 AM

Evening Yard,

It was a beautiful day here. We had to skip a day trip because they delivered a new stove today. It's nice to have an oven again. The last stove was newer but kept breaking the same thing every 5 months.

So we stuck around the house repotted seedlings and planted some raspberry and black berry bushes. Then we went on a nice walk by the river and some ponds.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/22 12:11 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Some of the seeds the General planted have already sprouted ; looks like another good year of tomatoes. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/22 01:28 PM

Happy Saturday morning Dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/22 03:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/22 05:12 AM

Evening dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/22 11:29 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/22 04:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/22 05:52 PM

Hey dogs. Back home from church and it’s still only 48 degrees
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 02:33 AM

Definitely cool today, but nicer tomorrow and Tuesday is supposed to be even better. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 03:48 AM

It was a gorgeous day here today. Sunny and 75. I wore out the dogs playing ball and managed to sneak in a tactical nap.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 05:27 AM

Glad to hear the weather was nice for everyone else aswell.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 05:28 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 11:43 AM

^^^^ Well done T-88. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 11:43 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Looking forward to a nice day today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 12:09 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 12:12 PM

Nice set of Regulators.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 01:28 PM

Morning guys. Got my sheath from DB so I can carry my Triceratops. He does such good work! Been busy with some more pew life projects. Prepping some .38 & .357 brass to load, built some .223 long range test loads, and set up a 22 precision trained with scope and arca Swiss rail for a bipod
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 01:29 PM

I need an alpha regulator for sure
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 06:25 PM

Everybody does ! smile smile
Posted By: FAL'er

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/22 08:35 PM

Yep, sorta want one also.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/22 05:18 AM

I'm glad I got mine when I did. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/22 11:35 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Warmer but windy today.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/22 12:56 PM

Supposed to warm up tomorrow here in Ohio.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/22 04:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 05:38 AM

Good evening Yard. smile After a gorgeous day today storms are moving in overnight. We just brought the dogs in because it has started to rain already.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 11:42 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 11:47 AM

Late one for me. Up all night finishing a job .. Can't decide on sleep or whisky now that I'm done finally.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 02:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 05:11 PM

Quite windy here today. Supposed to have thunderstorms later on.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/22 05:31 PM

Morning!

Well late morning anyway. It's nice and sunny and temp will be decent for spring. I'm debating the finer points of going to a nursery to buy an apple tree.

I'm being picky about what I want though. I only want one. So it needs to be self pollinating, grow in this cold climate and be a dwarf or semi dwarf variety. By the time most trees produce we will be empty nesters and won't use more than one tree will provide.

I have found several prospects online but for whatever reason they won't ship those specific trees to my state.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/22 05:04 AM

The plant nurseries are pretty careful as to where they ship their products. They probably figure that apple trees won't grow well in your area. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/22 10:58 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/22 11:48 AM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile My DB-322 should arrive today.......... WOO-HOO !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/22 02:04 PM

Boy did it rain yesterday afternoon and evening. Wind blew a rotten about 30 ft Limb over onto a neighbors house. Fortunately don’t think it did too much damage.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/22 03:09 PM

Apples are one of the few things that grow really well here. That and potatoes wink. This state is pretty strict with agricultural stuff. I'm betting its pollen doesn't do well with a cash crop or it uses too much water etc.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/22 03:51 AM

Evening dog. What a busy cpl weeks... I can see the light at the end finally though !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/22 04:46 AM

Good to hear. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/22 12:13 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Man, it is FROSTY out there !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/22 02:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/22 03:16 PM

Morning Yard!

Don't forget believe nothing today. And have fun.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/22 04:53 AM

Afternoon yard. Quiet one tonight
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/22 10:06 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Possible rain / storms moving in later.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/22 01:07 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 03:03 AM

Tis quiet in here lately.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 04:34 AM

Maybe the newest Yard offer will stir things up a little.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 12:50 PM

Good morning Yard. smile For those looking for a Yard Muk tonight's offering should make you happy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 01:12 PM

It should be a great slicer and skinner for sure.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 02:42 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 03:19 PM

I'm probably going to pick one up for the kitchen. I'll have to try and force a patina otherwise the kiddo will use it and do an impromptu one for me.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 07:02 PM

Morning dogs, nothing wrong with a natural patina !!! You should see the ridiculous things I find on my kids blades from doing 12 year old kid stuff with it LOL.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 07:04 PM

I've been really enjoying whiskey latley. Seems hand crafted goods all pair excellent together cool

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Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
It should be a great slicer and skinner for sure.

I plan on using it for a skinner
It will be replacing my Wade & Butchers woodcraft clone (it was made circa 1936, so even then knifemakers were copying each other's design)
I bought that knife back in 1980 and used it constantly until about 5 or 6 years ago when I semi-retired it after Mike Stewart refurbished it for me.
I will know fully retire it as I couldn't bare to lose it now

As for a patina, I love the natural patina that a well used/cared for carbon blade attains.
At my heart I love traditional steel.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 10:15 PM

I don't think that I have bought a knife (any brand) since before covid hit, when I read the email about this knife coming available I casually mentioned at dinner that I was thinking of getting this one, my wife and two daughter all at once told me that I needed to do this.
Darn enablers
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/22 10:29 PM

My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer a few weeks ago and will be getting his colon removed soon.
This surgery is on hold, he has tumors in his neck and lymph nodes that he is going in on Thursday to have a biopsy done on them.
If he is a candidate for surgery I will be buying him a tablet.
He will be in hospital for 7 to 10 days and mentioned that he wanted me to put mahjong on his phone, I figure it will be easier for him to play it on a tablet.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:13 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are going out for him. I got a tablet to use as a GPS screen for my SxS. I use that sucker a lot for the internet and an E-reader. I'm betting it will make the time in the hospital go quicker for him.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:34 AM

Evening guys. Bill, sorry to hear about your dad.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:38 AM

Evening Todd!

How is life in your neck of the woods?
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:41 AM

Going well here. Spring has sprung, grass is growing and the fish are biting. Work is going well, staying busy and working as much overtime as I want. Put in for shift supervisor against my better judgment, so we’ll see how that goes.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:42 AM

I got in my order on the new knife. Figured it would be a good alternative to the Muk I missed out on.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 02:48 AM

LOL, Well good luck. Otherwise it sounds like things are going well. I need to get my fishing license and waste some time on the bank of a river for a bit.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 03:10 AM

Thanks guys
The last few months have been pretty lousy
But we just keep plodding forward

Hope you guys are doing well
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 03:35 AM

False spring is here. It's warm and sunny. If I didn't know better I would start planting the garden. But I'm bet we are due for more snow and hard freezes up through May.

I also ordered the new knife. I have a Scrap Muk but the basic handle and that blade looks like a handy kitchen knife. If not the kid will have a nice skinner.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 03:46 AM

I don't have the Scrap Muk
I plan on using this one as a skinner
Nice to see the Yard coming out with knives consistently again AND thinner slicing blades
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 10:55 AM

Morning guys. Cool here this morning. Got a couple yards to mow so I hope the rain holds off till tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 11:33 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 01:20 PM

Morning Yard!

It's supposed to be windy as heck today. I need to store a few of the wife's decorations that she has hanging in the trees or they will be in the next County.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 03:28 PM

Morning dogs. Crazy wind here also !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 04:02 PM

RIGHT ON MB !! Time to renue the crab license and hit the water soon for me too smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 04:12 PM

Good morning Yard. Rained last night and overcast today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/22 05:59 PM

I also am so sorry to hear about your Dad Bill. Prayers and best wishes.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:13 AM

Thanks Randy
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:25 AM

Howdy yard. Hope everyone is well.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:27 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:45 AM

^^^^ I like your coaster. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:54 AM

smile it's my favorite
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:57 AM

The game wardens not too bad either.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:10 AM

My poor SYKCO baseball cap is so faded now
Still have my original patch as well
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:29 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:30 AM

I need to get on the site and order some more gear soon !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:33 AM

I was VERY fortunate that a fellow dog passed the coin and patch on to me. Im Forever greatfull !
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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:41 AM

https://busseknifegroup.myspreadshop.ca/

New busse family hat maybe coyote ?
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 06:18 AM

No I don't wear hats very often
This one mostly got faded in my truck
As odd as this may sound, I am a SYKCO guy and not a Bussekin guy.
I only have 1 Busse combat knife (TGLB), and nothing from the swamp.

I am not a knife collector, but a knife user
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
I was VERY fortunate that a fellow dog passed the coin and patch on to me. Im Forever greatfull !
[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]

Long tradition of generosity on this site.
I defy anyone to find a better group of guys
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 06:27 AM

I like to dabble around. I only have a few customs and esee blades that are not busse family these days though. I do not discriminate between the dogs rats and hogs. Skeleton key, scrapivore, sjtac and mega swamp warden are my most used latley
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 06:37 AM

I might have a few that I prefer to look at and fondle..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 11:39 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 02:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 03:55 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 04:36 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 05:22 PM

Afternoon guys.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/22 08:35 PM

TW, you can “fondle” your knives all you want. BUT, if you start talking to them you’re in trouble! wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 12:20 AM

Along as nobody hears me
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Along as nobody hears me


grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 01:09 AM

The General cracks up when she hears me talking to our dogs, especially when I "baby talk" to my Rottweiler. smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 07:12 AM

You'd be considered weird AND rude to not converse with the k9s in my house, don't worry klink smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Twoody88
Along as nobody hears me


grin


"I'm into long drives down quiet country roads with my battle mistress , nobody listens and knows how to take compliments like she does"
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 07:18 AM

Except in my case it would be a swamp warden whistle
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 07:18 AM

...and I'll just say a quick prayer the misses never reads that.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 01:48 PM

I think we would all be in trouble if our wives read some of the stuff we say.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 02:47 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 03:09 PM

Morning Ray and Yard
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 04:59 PM

Morning Yard!

It looks like a nice sunny day. If it warms up maybe I can get a few things done today. LOL, I'll see if I can be productive.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/22 05:48 PM

In a little bit the General is going to try out her new EC-9 ; it's nice and sunny out there right now.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 02:52 AM

I had to replace the battery in a couple of ATVs today. I'll say modern ATVs complicate everything. I had to take off way to much stuff just to replace the batteries.

I still have my first ATV and it's at most a 5 minute job. It was probably an hour for each of the newer ATVs with everything you have to take off and clean up in small spaces.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 08:51 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Strong winds yesterday made mowing a PIA, covering me with grass. At least I got it done before the upcoming possible severe weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 12:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 02:32 PM

Morning Yard! 🌅
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 03:25 PM

Morning
Just replaced the battery in my truck
My atv battery isn't that hard to get at, but there isn't much room around it, and i have to make sure to put it on a charger once a month when it is sitting or it will kill the battery
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/22 06:16 PM

Both of the ATV batteries were about 5 years old. I bought a couple different 2017 midels in 2018. My other ATV is 22 years old. Its a snap to do most anything with. Its car berated and very little electronics on it.

The truck is easier. Its not hard to get to either one. But they need to be replaced at the same time. It gets expensive and I think next time I'm going to go for a bit pricier battery to deal with the cold and heat here.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 12:58 AM

I finished up maintenance on my ATVs. I reset the suspension on one ATV and changed the compression on the suspension on my SXS. I'll see how it does. I nearly maxed it out. I may have to soften it up a bit for the rough stuff.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 01:17 AM

Hmmmm..........we were outside but it started to hail on us, the biggest about pea-sized.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 02:09 AM

Supposed to be 46 here tomorrow and chance of snow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 03:46 AM

Same here, but it is supposed to warm up to around 77 degrees Sunday, bringing chances of severe weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 11:57 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 12:20 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Now they have moved the severe weather watch to Tuesday and Wednesday with all forms possible.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 02:50 PM

Morning Yard. I hope our weather forecast is right. 73 and sunny. That sounds good to me.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 03:21 PM

Yesterday was 18c here. Today should be the same:) the sun's warmth felt so good !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 07:47 PM

Solid overcast and 43. Freeze warning expires in 17 hours.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/22 09:10 PM

I hope the freeze slows down the grass growth! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 03:08 AM

I see that Jerry is doing another Sunday Fun Day with several of those pretty handled slicers.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 01:44 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Sunny and nice today and the dogs are loving it.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 02:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 06:16 PM

Morning Yard

Windy and cool today.

We just finished doing Spring cleanup at church. Now to work on the same thing at our place.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 07:57 PM

Morning yard. Just got Tiger back from the vet..poor guy broke a tooth other day and looks like another few teeth need to go aswell. Aside from that and some potential seasonal allergies he's a pretty good looking old boy !! They were quite happy with what they saw, hopefully the blood work and urine etc come back healthy also so we can get this stinky breath gone asap smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 09:01 PM

Nap time after all the excitement sleep



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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 11:39 PM

Wishing him all the best. Our pets many times turn into our kids. AND we are just as protective of them.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/22 11:50 PM

Got my Blackthorn walking stick in from Ireland Monday. This one is sturdy enough I won’t have to worry about putting to much weight on it. Good thing too. I’ve had to use it for the last two days as my “trick” back is acting up almost constantly now. Still bearable but it may finally be starting down the path of surgery, hopefully still a long way off (or as long as I can stand it) or not being able to walk. I think that I still have a good ways to go though before it gets that bad. I’ve only had one bad episode in the last couple days and I can tell it’s because I had the cane to lean on before it “hit”. But life goes on, and it’s a nice stick. Has about a 2 and a half inch oblong knob, about 1.5 inches an inch below the knob and 7/8 inch at the bottom.

You can call me Gimpy
but just don’t call me Wimpy. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 12:18 AM

I love a good stick ! I'll post up some pics of my shillelagh stick soon. It didn't make it back from the shop on St. Patty's
Glad it's providing you some relief and piece of mind
Post up a picture of it !!!!!!!

I think I'll just stick to calling you skunk smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:15 AM

Still having problems posting from my iPad. That’s all we have now. Oh and my iPhone.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:19 AM

The other dogs got me using https://postimages.org/ it's really easy
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:20 AM

Choose image, files, select the picture then copy the direct link
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:40 AM

Received my stonewashed DB-322 today, and I am happy. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 04:44 AM

cool cool
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 04:48 AM

I like the looks of the stonewashed finish but yet to grab any yet.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 05:17 AM

Now I have one to go with the satin finished one. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. smile I might do a little more mowing today before the rough weather moves in.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 11:32 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 11:45 AM

Morning guys
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:36 PM

Howdy Dawgs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 02:57 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 03:15 PM

Morning Yard!

We got a little more snow last night than I planned on. Of course I planned on zero snow, but we got about 4 or 5 inches of snow. We really need the moisture.

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 07:07 PM

That’s your back yard! Nice MB.

We’re supposed to have storms this evening and tomorrow. So I mowed today for the first time this year.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 09:08 PM

Yep Skunk, that's the back yard. It was starting to green up but I'll get a reprieve from mowing for a little bit. It depends on how much snow we get by Wednesday.

I still have a bit of work to put in on the raised beds and trying to get a head start on dandelions.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 09:20 PM

I finished up the mowing so I took a shower and I'm getting ready for chow. Then I will put a few things in the basement just in case severe weather hits. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/22 10:40 PM

Hey MB, I sent you a PM.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 04:14 AM

Quiet so far, but lightning to the North. We are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 a.m. I hope it passes us by.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 12:09 PM

We just had a light shower pass through. Clear skies with more clouds to come.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 02:49 PM

Snow blizzard hit here after a beautiful day around 15°c it was crazy
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 03:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 04:27 PM

Mornin Dogs.
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 09:00 PM

Afternoon my friends
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/22 09:27 PM

Rained off and on all day today. Got some pretty good winds for a few minutes. Supposed to be in the high 70’s tomorrow and then more thunder boomers on Wednesday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/22 01:12 AM

At 3 a.m. a LOUD thunder boomer hit just east of the house, and later it rained. However, looks like the real rough stuff headed S/E for tonight. More to come tomorrow though.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/22 02:21 PM

Morning Yard.

Chilly and snow flurries. Another day for indoor projects.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/22 03:51 PM

Looks like it could rain. Supposed to get nasty tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/22 05:39 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile Warm and WINDY today, but no severe threat. However, tomorrow is a different story.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/22 10:33 PM

I hear ya Tom. Tomorrow more rain and possible 75mph winds starting mid afternoon.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 02:36 AM

Yes, I just watched the weatherman and it looks like you will be receiving rough weather tomorrow afternoon. Keep an eye to the sky and preps all ready. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 06:09 AM

Got our “Weather bag” all charged up and ready to go along with some other “Items” wink grin But we hope they won’t be necessary.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 01:04 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 01:09 PM

I logged in today and started reading the posts. I had to to check the header because I thought I had logged into the Weather Channel by mistake.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 01:40 PM

Good morning Ray. smile Without a new knife being offered we have to talk about SOMETHING, so I guess it's the weather. Around here tornadoes are always a concern, hence the "weather watch". Since Randy is almost straight East of me, whatever we get usually heads toward him a few hours later. He is probably getting hit right now with the storm that hit us here at 5:30 this morning.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 01:54 PM

Yeah we got some wind and rain. But they’ve now changed our forecast from 75 down to 40 mph wind gusts and rain for later on today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 03:24 PM

Morning Yard!

The weather defines affects my daily plans. We got more snow and it's just now warmed up to 22. So I'll be in the garage doing stuff to the SxS and ATV's cause I'm bored.

I'm looking forward to taking my SxS out to the dunes this spring. I have never done that but it looks really fun.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 07:25 PM

We were at 80 degrees yesterday but now we are in the 40's, with a freeze warning tonight. So with that kind of weather I will stay inside and work on a knife sheath. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/22 10:40 PM

Well all we got was quite a bit of rain. Dodged the bad stuff, at least for now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/22 09:36 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/22 02:01 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile Man, everything is getting SO expensive. LET'S GO BRANDON !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/22 02:15 PM

Made it through the storms. Supposed to be 66 today and rain again tomorrow.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/22 04:23 PM

Morning Yard!

We have gotten more than 8 inches of snow on the ground and probably closer to a foot since Sunday. Most of it is gone already. The front yard is starting to green up and the back yard is probably 60% clear of snow.

I'm very glad our snow pack is getting a boost. We will have a drought this summer but it will be a little better. Unless we have a really wet spring it's going to be a bad year for crops in the west.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/22 05:51 PM

The General started some plants with some older and some newer seeds and they are doing well. Looks like we will have tomatoes and peppers along with some herbs. Once the frost danger is over we will start working in the main garden. I have a row of wire cattle panels bent over to form a tunnel, and on the outside we plant pole beans and we are going to try a climbing tomato on the ends. This makes it easier to pick beans and hopefully tomatoes as they climb up the panels, hanging almost like bunches of grapes. The General makes a great green bean soup, using tomato juice from tomatoes she works down to make a thicker and tastier spaghetti sauce. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 06:19 AM

That sounds delishous. My peppers were doing great last year until the final weeks we got a crazy heat wave and not 1 plant survived.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 12:04 PM

We usually have great success with Big Bertha and Gypsy Hybrid peppers, and we grow then in tubs just off our back deck. Easy to water and cover if needed. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 12:05 PM

Good morning Yard. smile I thought I might mow today but it looks like it's going to rain. So, back to working on a sheath.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 01:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 01:01 PM

46 degrees and supposed to rain here.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 03:34 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/22 09:07 PM

Short break and then back to mowing. A cloud dropped about a dozen raindrops on me, then the sun came out for a while. With the upcoming rains this week I'm really glad to get the mowing done. Later after a shower it's chow time. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 01:49 AM

How's the sheath coming?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 02:50 AM

Barely started. Maybe more work on it tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 10:28 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 12:41 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 03:38 PM

Morning Yard!

Another day in paradise.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 04:11 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 05:25 PM

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Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 08:17 PM

Hey guys. How is everyone this fine afternoon?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 08:32 PM

I'm looking forward to getting this maroon handled sjtac to my friend today. Will be his first piece of Busse with Infi. The magnum scales make the blade feel completely different than my blade with regular ones. I prefer the regular. The mag feels like a mini chopper
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 11:25 PM

Hey Todd, how’s tricks?
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
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nice
I only have 1 Busse and that is a TGLB which i bought for myself when I left my old job of 29 years
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/22 11:47 PM

I hope that you guys all have a great Easter.
I took my dad into the hospital for a procedure on Monday and we both got sick (not covid but a very bad flu)
My brother and 1 daughter are now sick, so Eastern dinner is probably off,

Todd's buddy Stergill Simpson could write a song about my life lately LOL

If I don't hit this site tomorrow
Have a great Easter everyone and I hope that you all have a great day
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 01:24 AM

Cheers man hope your all feeling better tomorrow. My woman and child are both sick also !
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 02:45 AM

We watched passion of the Christ tonight and my 17 year old is traumatized.

Weird night so we fixed Beef Chirizo and Egg Burritos and waffles for dinner.

Now they want to watch Men at Work. So I've got that going for me.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 09:10 AM

Good morning, Yard. I hope everyone has a nice Easter.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 12:19 PM

Same to you Ray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 12:20 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 12:54 PM

Good morning my Scrapyard friends.

Very sorry to hear about Y’all Bill. Get well soon.

Large dinners are highly overrated specially when you’re a Diabetic. Plus it just gets more difficult cooking for 8 when you’re old.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 08:47 PM

My Easter dinner will be a can of Dinty Moore beef stew ; the General has been gone for 11 days visiting her Mother and will return tomorrow. We will make up for it though. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 10:26 PM

We're having Pacifico beers smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/22 11:14 PM

Iced tea with the Dinty Moore. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 12:19 AM

We had Ham mashed taters and Honey pepper corn for dinner. The corn is kinda like crack. Its addicting.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 12:35 AM

Yeah, I don’t like big dinners. Never have.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 02:55 AM

I don't care for cooking big dinners. I do enjoy hanging out with family and friends though.

I'm starting to enjoy the church potlucks more. I'm not big on crowds. Hazards of the old job and a hard habit to break too many people to watch hands, waist and face.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 03:33 AM

We will have a nice spiral sliced ham, sweet potatoes, deviled eggs, and veggies in a couple of days. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 11:59 AM

Had Ham, deviled eggs, green beans with taters & bacon, mashed taters, stove top dressing, that Patty doctors), Mac & cheese for the kids and apple betty and brownies. Oh and sister Shubert’s dinner rolls.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 01:33 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm heading out to do something I've never done before. I'll check back in after I'm done. It should be fun.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 03:16 PM

MB, robbing a bank should NOT be fun! wink grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 03:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 04:05 PM

See ya in 25- life MB
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/22 07:30 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile The General should be home in about two hours, then all will be right in my world. smile smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 12:30 AM


I tried something new today. (Very few if any crimes involved ) I have never driven on actual dunes. So I went big and went to St Anthony dunes with some friends. I have to say it was a blast. Especially for someone who had no clue as to what I was doing except smash the throttle, turn the steering wheel and slide once you get to the top.
Those are some huge dunes. You can see the Tetons in the background of one of the pics. I didn't get any pics driving in the big dunes. My copilot claimed she was holding on for dear life and screaming to much to get the sweet action shots. 😉



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Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 01:17 AM

I don't know why those pics won't post. You should be able to click on them though.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 02:19 AM

Yes, clicking on the links works ; looks like a lot of fun.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 11:34 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 11:42 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 11:45 AM

Nice pics, mb. Looks like a lot of fun.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 01:12 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 04:40 PM

Very cool MB .. little jealous it's been a while since I've been out ripping anything !!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 05:03 PM

I have always been a mountain trail riding kinda guy. But in a sport machine on the dunes? It definitely has some seriously fun moments.

Now that we have settled into our new place I plan on enjoying the stuff we have around us. Last year was to busy moving and getting set up to do too much. I need to get my passport as well. The Bamph area is a weekend trip for me now. So is the Oregon coast.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 06:27 PM

Glad to see you did NOT take the unlawful approach MB! And yeah, looks like a lot of fun. Y’all enjoy your retirement.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/22 08:19 PM

I found a new Channel on YouTube last night. It’s called Gridlessness and I’d about an off grid family in Canada. It’s real life living with a hilariousness about it that is refreshing. I can’t stop watching.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 01:12 PM

That sounds interesting Randy, educational as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 01:13 PM

Good morning Yard. smile We will be having that big dinner today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 01:40 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:13 PM

Morning Yard!

Today I get to take apart a few things on my SxS and cleanup any sand that got someplace it shouldn't. Yesterday was too damp and windy for me to want to mess with it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:14 PM

Morning gents
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:15 PM

How are those ol joints treating ya Ray?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:16 PM

And SKUNK ... I mean his hip joints not 420 joints.. yes I know what day it is wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:33 PM

Haha, it took me a second to realize what you were talking about Twoody. Duh.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 03:46 PM

laugh
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 07:52 PM

You guys and your joints !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/22 09:42 PM

Yeah right Tom. grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 03:27 AM

Evening Dogs!

I got the machine cleaned up and ready for the next adventure. I ordered a healthy winch for it yesterday and the company was insanely fast with shipping. It got it this afternoon. So I'm probably going to start getting that on installed tommorow if I can. I'll see if I can do the electrical parts. The bolt on stuff isn't too bad. But wiring is my achilles heal.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 03:49 AM

MB, Onewire is positive and one is negative. How hard can it be? whistle wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 04:22 AM

LOL, I wish it was that simple. It's not horrible but the solenoid has 4 wires. I have to hook into a power and ground which has a very convient post under the dash, but I also have to hook into a busbar for an ignition on wire and run a momentary switch plus a wireless remote.

Not horrible but wiring is no fun. It's going to take YouTube and more than likely some profanity to get the job done.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 05:02 AM

We enjoyed an excellent Anniversary / belated Easter dinner earlier , then watched some DVR recorded shows. After I take the dogs out it will be time to hit the sheets. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 12:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 12:49 PM

My joints, as opposed to Skunky’s joints, are, as expected, becoming slowly worse. My back, after PT, is just about healed. I just had my ninth or is it tenth Covid booster shot yesterday so I’m not feeling well today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 02:00 PM

I hear ya MB. I hate any kind of electrical work.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 02:02 PM

Ray, I sympathize with you. I’ve started having to use a cane all the time and it does help my back. Sometimes the sharp pain is so bad I almost fall to my knees unless I have something to prop me up.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 08:06 PM

https://fashionablecanes.com/products/briarwood-smoking-pipe
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 08:06 PM

2 birds with one stone.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 08:29 PM

In all seriousness I'm really sorry to hear you guys are in pain .
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 09:23 PM

Man, our weather alert radio has been going crazy! Fortunately, it looks like the severe thunderstorms will just miss us.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/22 10:08 PM

I do not miss being near tornados even a little.

Blizzards are just a staycation if you are prepared.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 12:17 AM

You're right M/B. Although I am pretty prepared for most things, a tornado can be something else. We have a shelter under our front porch (cement) , entered from the basement but the rest of our house would be toast from a hit.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 12:22 AM

Youch, Twoody, you must think I have Klink’s money!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 12:25 AM

Most of the time my back is an ache I can deal with. But when it decides to let go…. And yeah I have gone down a couple times. But most of the time IF I can grab ahold of something and hust stay bent over and non moving it will pass in about 5 or 10 seconds.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 05:19 AM

^^^ That's from carrying too much money in your wallet. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 12:17 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 01:12 PM

Mornin Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 01:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 03:38 PM

Morning dogs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 03:39 PM

Gona hit up an old trappers cabin and explore this weekend with JYD#86 brother @bushman5 ,should have some nice pics to post !!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 08:18 PM

Bushy is still around! But DO NOT ask him what happened to his Grams cast iron skillet (or great grams). Oh and tell him Skunky said hello. He is the one I got my JYD number coin from.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/22 09:04 PM

Ah no way ! Hahaha I'll mention you asked about it.. and said hello wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/22 12:47 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/22 01:38 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile Well, after a year of hassles with the V A I received a call yesterday that my first knee replacement is a "GO" for next month. I will be SO glad to get this done, and later the other knee as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/22 02:35 PM

Congrats Tom. Hope you get a good Dr. When/if I do the back surgeries done the VA will pay for it! But it will be done by a civilian Dr at a civilian hospital.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 12:58 AM

Evening guys. Hope y’all are good. Had a tooth pulled yeah and while it’s sore, it’s nothing like the toothache before.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 01:12 AM

I hear that Todd.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 04:06 AM

Randy, a civilian orthopedic surgeon and a civilian hospital. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 09:34 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 09:37 AM

Good luck Tom. Hope everything turns out well.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 01:42 PM

Yuck.. civilians eh. Were so lowly we need to be titled as such wink grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 01:44 PM

Heading to the wilderness with bushman5 shortly. I'll have pics and some trip reports to follow tonight.. Or at least a link to one he does up , he's pretty good at those
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Randy, a civilian orthopedic surgeon and a civilian hospital. wink


Good.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/22 07:32 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile The rain moved in, and I'm really glad I finished the mowing. I had to get a new front tire rim for my mower, so after a trip for that and a nice lunch we returned and I finished mowing the last bit of our yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 01:38 AM

I may have to get a tube for one of our lawnmower tires.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 02:24 AM

I'm going to put slime in the mower tires this year. Goatheads blew into the yard and those suckers pop tires.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:18 AM

Ours only airs up to 10psi. Would that be enough for the slime? Is so what do you recommend?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:23 AM

Evening yard. Had a great day in the bush with bushman5. Will post up a full set of pics later on !


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Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 04:00 AM

It should work. My mower tires are the same low pressure turf tires. Slime just seals minor punctures. My local ranch supply had about 5 different sizes of it depending on what you were putting it in.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 05:14 AM

Looks like somebody is using a TNT SWORD to baton a thick piece of wood. Talk about misuse of equipment. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 05:24 AM

Looks like an interesting and fun time ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 07:56 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 12:38 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:24 PM

I literally pulled a piece out of the pile that was knotted more than not. And told bushy .. lets try and [censored] this thing up and bend it. Came out true eveytime, threw it a few times, it's a keeper forsure forever now.
He was happy to hear you guys are all doing well and said to say HEY!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:26 PM

Hiking in to the cabin up the snowbanks the side of the mountain with my tnt in its cardboard sheath in hand sketchy as F reminded me what an idiot I am for not picking a nice one up from Mr. Brown .. next paycheck I'll have to send a message . It needs a over the shoulder sling setup of sorts
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:31 PM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 03:38 PM

We checked out 2 old trappers cabins first one was a really old one on a lake with an active log book with visitors dating back to the early 70s. The second one was much lower down the mountain and now along a desolate hydro highline route. Looked like only some local rock climbers and the odd hydro worker have been around there. There was Fatwood bushy left for the next fire still sitting in its place 7 years later since his last visit . Cool little damned off pond out front gave a nice touch
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 07:28 PM

Looks like a great place to visit. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/22 11:18 PM

Haha, I kinda remember Bushy was kinda nuts over fat wood. And he did have some nice pieces.
Posted By: rockgolfer

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 02:35 AM

Man I look at this page once a day to make sure I don't miss a new release like I did with the trash2. Now this new big monster of a knife is announced and the name game are all happening on BF. Is this forum nothing now when it comes to knives???
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 06:15 AM

Sign up for the emails.. but if you look down the thread list everything is there !!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 06:16 AM

Bushys still nuts over Fatwood grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 01:38 PM

R/G, several new knives have come from the Yard and announced here. Just keep checking daily, here as well as Busse's B/F site. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 01:38 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a pretty day ahead. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 01:58 PM

Yeah, mostly sunny but a high of only 63 today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 03:43 PM

Wait... rockgolfer my apologies... why was the the THE NEXT TRICK not advertised here !!!! Pretty let down over here.. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/22 06:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Wait... rockgolfer my apologies... why was the the THE NEXT TRICK not advertised here !!!! Pretty let down over here.. frown


LOL, says the guy who named it from a thread here.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 03:01 AM

I'm just playing, sort of sad 20 pages went by over on blade forums before I stumbled over there and saw it though. You know I want to win one of those too!!! Lol grin grin grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 03:40 AM

I'm not big on blade forums anymore. If it was a BF only release I wouldn't hear about it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 04:17 AM

I stick to the busse section when I head that way
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 06:26 AM

I think Dan has several irons in the fire so to speak, so Jerry posts the new knives on B/F. However, I agree that they should be posted here as well since so many Dogs buy his blades. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 07:56 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 01:59 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 02:02 PM

I was just playing around klink !! And then the yard got quiet .. LOL
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 03:33 PM

You made your presence known. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 05:18 PM

Yea it's a curse and a blessing . But it's ME wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 07:45 PM

Afternoon yard. Second week back in the gym and feeling great.. and by that I mean like a bus hit me laugh spent the last month preparing myself nutritionally for lifting hard and heavy again and managed to drop 30 lbs in the month. Now it's time to build back quality mass ! It's amazing what the gym does to my endorphins and how good and content I feel when I can barely move from post training soreness
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/22 09:11 PM

T-88, you really make me feel old. I used to work out like that a LONG time ago.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 04:15 AM

Good evening Yard. Looks like rain / storms will be moving in tomorrow.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 06:36 AM

Lol ! After most of my adult life in the fitness industry it's coming back like riding a bike. I'm very fortunate my body's responding like it used to when I WAS younger ! grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 06:36 AM

Are any of you going to go for one of the new offerings?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 11:47 AM

I was wondering the same thing.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 11:48 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 01:43 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 04:33 PM

Morning !
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/22 09:16 PM

Is there more than one new offering? I saw the BM/TNT thing at BF.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/22 04:44 AM

That's the only one I know of right now.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/22 09:14 PM

Afternoon yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/22 09:45 PM

Hey guys.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/22 10:59 PM

How are you today ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 01:27 AM

Just awaitin for the storms to move in tomorrow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 01:27 AM

But we’re only in at threat level 2 zone.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 04:30 AM

Supposed to hit here about 1 a.m. and then move East. But as it moves it is supposed to get weaker.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 12:23 PM

Good morning Yard. We were hit with strong winds and a torrent of rain but thankfully no tornado. Folks over in Kansas weren't so lucky.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 05:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 06:09 PM

Good Afternoon Yard!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 06:22 PM

Howdy. Just snagged a pair of danner acadia boots for 60.00 cad ! Pretty stoked to give them a try
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/22 11:12 PM

I actually had to mow my lawn. This is the first time in my adult life that I have had to mow a lawn this soon in the year.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 12:06 AM

I been mowing for three weeks. Should have been mowing for a month.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 12:06 AM

Storm clouds moving through.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 12:14 AM

At my last place you never needed to worry about mowing until sometime in June.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 01:21 AM

My mowing season can run anywhere from March to October.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 01:23 AM

My mowing season can run anywhere from March to October.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 01:24 AM

So who is going to buy one of the new blades ? I think I will go for one myself.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 10:07 AM

Good morning Yard. Supposed to be another nice day today so I plan on mowing............ again.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 11:58 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 12:01 PM

I haven’t mowed in years.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 02:12 PM

Morning Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 03:13 PM

Howdy guys.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 03:15 PM

Kind of a crappy morning here. Had to put my oldest pup down. She’s the one on my avatar. I guess 17 years is a good run for a dog but I’m still gonna miss her.
Posted By: rockgolfer

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 05:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss RTH! 17 years is amazing, lots of great memories I'm sure.


I am debating on getting two of the new ones. I want a desert bronze for sure. Can't decide on stonewashed or polished or getting a muddy. First world problems and all
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 06:16 PM

Sorry to hear about your dog Todd, I know the feeling all too well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 08:20 PM

Sorry Todd. We also know how it feels. When Bella died it felt like we lost a child. And it still hurts.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/22 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
I haven’t mowed in years.



Ray, you must have trained your wife very well ! smile smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 03:48 AM

Aw mam I'm so sorry about your dog !!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 12:32 PM

Good morning Yard. Getting ready for another round of storms.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 02:09 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 03:03 PM

Some shots from yesterday's adventure with bushy

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Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 03:06 PM

Howe sound. More pictures to come
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 09:01 PM

Looks like a beautiful area T-88. The bear must think so as well. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/22 10:40 PM

BEAR! I thought that was Bushy. grin wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 09:43 AM

grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 11:39 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 02:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 02:24 PM

Nice pics. Beautiful country.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 03:10 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 04:27 PM

Morning Yard!

Just got a second $1 ding for the 422. So it should be shipping in a 2 weeks,...........right.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 05:01 PM

Lol better mark it on the calander grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 08:58 PM

I'm anxious to see how the DT - 12 feels in the hand.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/22 11:00 PM

Probably alot like the tnt handle wise wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 12:24 AM

The TNT is just a bit too small for my hands. I'm pretty sure I would lose my grip on it if it were wet. I would have to wrap it if I were going to use it.

That's why I passed on the last offering.. With a wider blade and that handle I just don't think I could keep it from turning in my hand on impact.

Throw a regulator handle on it and that could be a beast.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 02:02 AM

Yeah the TNT handle is nice, but a tad small
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 07:23 AM

Night dogs
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 02:49 PM

Morning Dogs!

My card got dinged for the 422 this morning and I got an order status change email. It shouldn't be too long.

Otherwise I'm waiting for the fog to lift and sun to come out so I can spray for weeds. If I don't do something drastic the front lawn will be only dandelions. The prior owners didn't do any weed abatement in the spring and by the time I got settled in it was too late. I tried in the fall but it was too little to late.

The back lot got hit with some granules last week but I don't think it was enough. I'm going to have to wait a bit and hit it with some spray.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 03:02 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 03:28 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/22 03:29 PM

Sounds like you need a cpl goats for the front yard MB !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Sounds like you need a cpl goats for the front yard MB !



Yeah a couple mountain goats or Bighorn sheep! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 12:28 AM

^^^ Easier to hunt them ! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 01:30 AM

LOL, you have to be careful with the goats in the front yard. It draws the T-Rex's into town wink

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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 02:57 AM

That wouldn’t be a good thing for sure.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 04:19 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 01:02 PM

T - 88, you're on a roll. smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 01:04 PM

Good morning Yard. We have been getting SO much rain; makes me glad we sit so high. Big lightning filled storm last night kept the dogs close. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 02:28 PM

No worries Tom. WE got your rain, started yesterday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 02:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 03:16 PM

Morning dogs. Woke up to rain here also
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 04:48 PM

Morning Yard!

We are at 162% of our annual snow pack for my area. Not so much because we got a lot of snow but we got some snow and it's been cool enough in the mountains above us to not melt as much.

If we get enough rain the drought may not be as bad as we thought this summer.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 04:55 PM

Woohoo! Fingers crossed for ya. I sure hope what's left of the bush in my area of the province doesnt burn down this year. Between the fires and floods it's been real hard on alot of people. I've been extremely fortunate personally
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/22 07:07 PM

True, Fires are our main concern here. That and if a drought hits French fries and beer are going to get expensive. Potatoes and Barley are the money crops here. Wheat is a distant third.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 12:28 PM

In a day or two it's supposed to reach near 90 degrees ; with all this moisture it's going to be hot and muggy. I hope the weather cooperates for you folks concerned about fires and floods.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 12:30 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Had the first bit of pre-op done yesterday, though they had to move the surgery date back two weeks.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 12:52 PM

Morning hope it goes well
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 01:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 03:03 PM

Morning dogs. Gd how's the riding been?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/22 07:19 PM

Afternoon Dawgs.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 12:15 AM

It’s been to wet the last month to get out most trail systems are closed down till it dries out.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 12:19 AM

I snuck a stone washed DT in but I’m sorely tempted sneak a coated or satin in as well. I don’t think we will see a blade like this from the yard again. What’s y’all’s thoughts on finish?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 02:21 AM

I was tempted by the Midnight Blue, but I went with a satin finish instead.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 03:53 AM

The uncoated cut nicer I just don’t know if I want to do the maintenance on the finish.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 04:01 AM

Just patina that thing up with some hot vinegar and your g2g
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 08:59 AM

Good morning Yard. It finally quit raining, so now we can get some more plants planted and seeds sown in the garden.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 11:34 AM

My wife’s garden seems to like all this rain!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 11:42 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 01:49 PM

Mornin dogs. Supposed to be sunny and 71 today
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 09:12 PM

Not sure if I will regret not buying a dirty trick
It ticked off a lot of boxes for me.
Oh well, no regrets, right
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/22 10:22 PM

We're getting ready to watch the Kentucky Derby ; we enjoy watching the "Big 3" races each year. But tight-fisted as I am, we don't bet on them. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 12:33 AM

What type of hat are you gona wear wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 12:42 AM

I just finished a UTV safety course. It was just a friend of mine the instructor and I. It was fun. We did the usual safety stuff and then probably did a few things they don't normally do. Donuts and powerslides.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 01:25 AM

That could be important stuff to know for evading bears and other critters that think we are a tasty snack.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 02:03 AM

It will be an easy blade to sell later if you don’t like it.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 02:30 AM

So sad frown

Went to place an order and they were all gone frown
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
We're getting ready to watch the Kentucky Derby ; we enjoy watching the "Big 3" races each year. But tight-fisted as I am, we don't bet on them. smile


All the excitement, none of the pain. Smart. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 11:21 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 11:25 AM

I have to lecture my wife on her excessive gambling habit. She lost $4 on the Kentucky Derby.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 01:02 PM

I didn’t see a last call for the coated version. I bet these will pop up in ganza sales though
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 01:50 PM

Ray, go easy on your wife ; after all, it IS Mothers' Day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 01:55 PM

You’re right Tom, But it is FOUR BUCKS!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/22 04:08 PM

grin morning dogs
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 12:08 AM

Happy Mother's Day all
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 12:11 AM

Tomorrow is our 25th.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 12:55 AM

Wow congratulations! The 13th will be out 5th.
Took the family and mother in law hiking today and for a nice dinner out. Fantastic day!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 03:27 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Looks like we're jumping right into Summer ; supposed to be near 90 degrees for the next few days.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 04:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/22 11:53 PM

Beautiful evening here in Ohio
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 02:51 AM

Nice day here. Broke out the grill and cooked up some medium rare porterhouse steaks for everyone. Lisa made a quinoa mango salad.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 04:49 AM

Happy Anny Versary DT. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 07:01 AM

Happy anniversary!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 07:01 AM

Goodnight yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 08:47 AM

Good nite or good morning. Don’t know what to call it. Still not a bit sleepy and I woke up at 5:45 yesterday morning.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 12:10 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Looks like I will be mowing later, seeing as to how I don't have a flock of sheep.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 01:52 PM

Thanks folks! I remember my parents' 25th anniversary. Their friends threw them a surprise party. 30-40 people celebrating their marriage, tons of good food (the friends who threw the party were from Taiwan and the wife really knows how to cook!).

Our 25th? Lisa took our 2nd oldest out to get a suit. I got home at 6:45 and had to scrub out the grill after a long, wet winter. Lisa got home at 8. I grilled steak while she did laundry and made a salad. Two kids were asleep by the time food was on the table and we could only wake one
We ate at 9:30 and had leftover cake my oldest made for Mother's Day (chocolate cake drowned in caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk, and covered in chill whip and crashed candy bars; i had a very very small piece since it was basically s block of sugar and oil. Lisa and I filled the dishwasher and went to bed. OK, she went to sleep and I slipped into a diabetic coma..

Gotta admit. Not exactly an evening of romance, a fantastic celebration of our marriage, or a night to remember.

She asked that I not get her anything since we now have two kids in college and she's not into gifts... I'm too tired these days to argue. I had planned to order the Dirty Trick as a present to myself (my wife is not big into giving gifts either) after I figured out 3-4 guns I could sell to pay for it AND plan something nice to do for Lisa AND give her a pile of cash to help alleviate her stress over college. By the time I saw the last call they were gone frown Gotta read emails more often. I couldn't have missed it by more than an hour

I guess that will be not money towards tuition smile Somehow, I don't my wife will complain wink

Y'all have a good one!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 02:51 PM

Sure wish your day could have been better.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 03:02 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 03:44 PM

Morning yard. I'm sure a few will end up on the exchange, those handles are pretty slim I can see a few making their way back out there to the wild
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/22 04:58 PM

Morning Yard!

It looks like the 422's are on the way. I got a ship notice this morning.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 01:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 02:59 PM

Mornin fellers. Looks like it’s gonna be close to 90 today. I’m ready for fall!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 04:57 PM

I'll take some summer pleasee
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 07:11 PM

We got some more plants in the ground, along with mowing the yards. I will take the summer over winter every time. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 10:57 PM

I was incorrect with my temperature estimate. IT GOT TO 93! Now that’s about 23 degrees to hot.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/22 11:48 PM

Definitely warming up here in Ohio. Was cooking yesterday on my 12.5mi mtn bike ride.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 03:57 AM

Geez Randy, did you move to Arizona? Or the sun?????

We've had frosty warnings here this week. I'm hopeful I can start planting some stuff here in a week or two. I'm hoping we have a nice cool summer. Really helps extend the growing season.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 03:57 AM

I suspect we'll be using every vegetable we can grow this year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 11:22 AM

Well, at least the hot and steamy weather is loved by tomatoes. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 01:09 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 01:12 PM

It is 58° right now. Supposed to hit high sixties today.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 01:31 PM

Looks like rain. If best pull my grill inside before it gets a shower!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 01:59 PM

High of 92 here today. No chance of rain till Saturday.

Yeah, food prices are expected to go up just a tad, along with gas and, just about everything. cry
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/22 08:14 PM

Afternoon yard!

It's a sunny and breezy 61 here. I need to start up my lawn irrigation. It looks like it's going to be above freezing for a bit. Though another snowstorm wouldn't surprise me. It won't be too much longer before I start planting the garden.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
High of 92 here today. No chance of rain till Saturday.

Yeah, food prices are expected to go up just a tad, along with gas and, just about everything. cry


Thanks Uncle Joe. frown Let's go Brandon !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 04:41 AM

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Got the bush rig dialed in somewhat for this summer
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 01:17 PM

Nice looking rig!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 03:16 PM

For sure ! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 03:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 06:16 PM

Morning yard. The hpg recon belt with shoulder harness Gives me some good modularity and keeps the weight low. From left to right I got fire, water and redundant items/extra layer/shelter/sleep on the back , food and more water, then a misc drop pouch and some shock cord woven between a few single slot opening between pouches for soft goods. Using a hpg heavy recon chest rig with the essentials and personal items / 1st aid.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/22 09:10 PM

Sounds like you have the bases covered, assuming you also have a knife and firearm. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 05:12 AM

Twoody, get yourself a good headlamp. And maybe a small AAA or AA flashlight for edc. If I have on clothes with a pocket I have my Maratac AAA flashlight in one of the pockets.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 06:22 AM

I always carry either a fenix uc35 or a rc09(can be clipped on brim of my hat) both rechargeable . If shtf it'd much rather use a small solar panel with USB outputs to recharge than worry about batteries. In my kitbag I also have an O Pen 2 . I has a small light and green dot laser also rechargeable
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 06:22 AM

I have been eyeing a good dedicated headlamp though smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 06:25 AM

OooOOoo those copper and brass martacs are super perdy
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 09:49 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 12:42 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. The tomato and pepper plants are looking good, and green beans are next to be sown in the garden. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/22 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
OooOOoo those copper and brass martacs are super perdy


I have an older original black one, a copper one (they get a nice dark patina) and now I carry a Titanium one.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/15/22 10:38 PM

Hard to believe no one has posted today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 01:14 AM

I had a busy day. It was sunny and 78.

The girl child had a few friends over so I grilled them some lunch. Then I assembled a couple more raised planters and shovel/mixed in 30 square feet of dirt into each one.

I need to pick up another 30 feet of soil to fill 20 gallon grow bags. Zucchini, yellow squash, winter squash and a couple watermelons for those. Plus a bunch of 5 gallon buckets for taters.

I should be set.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 01:20 AM

We’ve talked about some 5 gal buckets for maters but Patty isn’t actually supposed to have them. Matter of fact, there isn’t really many to many foods she can have (that she will eat). We’re real hopeful that when she sees her Gastro Dr next week he can tell her there are more than 5 or 6 different types of food she can eat.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 01:26 AM

Living where I do taters are cheap to buy. I can get 50lbs for 15 bucks.

I am trying to grow purple potatoes and red potatoes. The purple are hard to find and sell out fast at the one farm we buy from.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 02:27 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 02:29 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 02:31 AM

Fellow jyd Bushman5 and I ventured up to an old mine and some more cabins ,explored around and found some cool old logging camp remains from the old days !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 05:14 AM

Looks like a great way to spend a day ... or two. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 12:55 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 12:58 PM

Cool. Keep the pics coming.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 01:34 PM

Nice Twoody. Real purdy country.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 02:59 PM

I need a velocity systems mayflower jungle kit and the adventures and pictures will get even better. LOL not a cheap kit looking like I'll be posting some infi to offset the costs
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/22 10:23 PM

I got my 422 in today.

I'm impressed. I didn't realize it was the wardog handle when I ordered it. I probably would have ordered a second one if I had paid attention.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 03:32 AM

Love the wardog handle. Just a bit too bulky for edc for me
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 01:32 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Partly sunny with a high of 85. Got to spend the night at the Grandson’s place to watch the kids tonight.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 01:39 PM

Morning Yard!

Supposed to be a nice day here. And it's primary election day here.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 02:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 02:40 PM

I was thinking the 422 was the same blade as the Muck. Nope. Close but not.

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 03:17 PM

Preference ?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/22 03:33 PM

I use the muck in the field. Primarily to skin Elk and Deer. And I bought the 422 as a kitchen knife.

Either one would do a good job in the field. But the 422 seems better in the kitchen. But I have had it less than a day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/22 01:47 PM

Good morning Yard. smile A noisy storm moved through early this morning ; glad we finished the row of beans in the garden,
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/22 02:28 PM

Storm here coming in hard too
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/22 07:11 PM

We”ll probably have Tom’s Storm later today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 12:06 AM

Not as much rain as expected, so after a short break I will finish the mowing .......... again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 01:14 PM

Good morning Yard. Another storm moved in again ; glad I got the mowing done.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 04:17 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 06:28 PM

Afternoon Yard!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 06:47 PM

Must be really unstable conditions, as we are under a tornado watch.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 07:12 PM

So are we Tom. Supposed to be 88 then 89 on Friday and then Saturday, and the 66 on Sunday! confused
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 08:02 PM

No tornados here but its got a nasty wind. Probably 35 sustained and 65mph gusts. Just enough to make it unpleasant to be outside.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/22 10:56 PM

Turned out to be hot and sunny here, and the rougher weather moved East toward Randy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/22 01:11 PM

Well it’s off to the VA for my yearly checkup. There’s two things I REALLY hope they find, A heart and a brain. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/22 01:27 PM

Good luck on both Randy. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/22 01:29 PM

Later it's off to the cardiologist for me ; required before my knee replacement in two weeks.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/22 02:33 PM

Yikes Tom! Hope the cardio visit goes well and the knee get swapped. You doing one knee or two? One at a time or both at once?

I'm impatiently waiting for the day I can swap both of mine.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/22 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 03:37 AM

D/T, they will only do one knee at a time, so once I'm fully recovered I will get the other knee replaced.

The cardio exam was no problem ; I guess I have a good heart after all. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 01:32 PM

Good morning Yard. Another noisy storm moved through and it's still raining. I guess we don't need to water the garden. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 02:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 02:46 PM

Supposed to be 90° today. Another year with no spring.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 02:57 PM

Tom, you didn’t need to go to the heart Dr. We all know you’ve got a good heart. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 02:58 PM

It’s 81 here, high of 88 or 89 with T boomers.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 07:38 PM

Afternoon gents! Hope y’all are doing well. Hot and stormy here. Plenty of stuff to do inside so no worries.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/22 07:56 PM

Afternoon Todd.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/22 02:41 AM

It has really cooled down since the storm, but at least it quit raining. We're working on getting things done before my knee replacement, as I'm sure I won't feel like doing much for a while.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/22 07:29 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/22 01:00 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. It's cool out there this morning !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/22 01:22 PM

Morning yard. Planning a pretty cool adventure today involving river crossings and historical sites not been visited since the early 1900s left how they were in time
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/22 08:34 PM

We got mucho rain and wind yesterday. Rained a total of 1.9 inches!

It’s 63 here now with a predicted high of 66. Sure is a lot different than yesterday when it was 89.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 12:38 AM

T-88, sounds like a great time is to be had ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 11:23 AM

Good morning Yard. Kind of sore from working in the garden yesterday, but our beans are already popping out. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 12:13 PM

Morning guys. No mowing today, rainy and wet here. I’m heartbroken laugh
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 02:54 PM

I feel so sorry for you Todd. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 04:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 05:49 PM

Howdy all.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 05:51 PM

New gear was great. Used the tactical trashbag to keep my jacket dry grin [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 06:06 PM

Looks like fun!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 07:07 PM

Aside from the 6 degree temp and freezing water
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 10:23 PM

Oooo. Are those TTB’s a special order item? wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 10:31 PM

I custom make them. Production is in FULL swing but I CAN always cut a spot in line for YOU skunk..
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/22 10:32 PM

Free of charge for an OG Dog
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 02:43 AM

Generous to a fault!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 05:20 AM

You Da man Twood! I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a TTB today.

That’s kinda a play on an old cartoon. Do you know which one and what was actually said?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 01:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 01:41 PM

Busy day today. Two doctor’s appointments and blood work to be done.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 02:44 PM

Hope everything turns out OK Ray.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 02:48 PM

Lol no I can't recall skunk !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 03:06 PM

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Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 03:08 PM

Brain still frozen?
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 03:08 PM

So many lovely pics
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 04:07 PM

I had to identify myself as they/them for a day until my unit came back out.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 09:18 PM

Evening guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 10:41 PM

Answer to Skunk's question ; Wimpy ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/22 11:58 PM

Yup, sho nuff Tom. On the Popeye cartoons.

Oh and for those of you who don’t know who Wimpy Was, just picture Oliver Hardy of Laurel & Hardy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/22 12:25 AM

If they aren't familiar with Wimpy or Popeye chances are they won't know Laurel and Hardy either. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/22 02:32 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/22 03:00 PM

I hope everything went well for you medically Ray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/22 11:42 PM

So do I. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/22 11:28 AM

Good morning Yard. Raining again, so no fire danger.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/22 12:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/22 12:20 PM

Thanks guys. Everything went about as I expected. Looks like I need both shoulder joints and both hip joints to be replaced. I don’t know if I’m happy with having all that work done. My wife might want me to shovel snow and do yard work again.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/22 03:29 PM

Well Ray, you could always claim it didn’t go all that well although it is a little better.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/22 04:15 PM

I just planted some pole beans, lettuce, cucumbers and micro greens last night. I put in long italian beans that get 12" pods and some that look kinda like 12" star fruit. I still need to get the collards, peppers, eggplant, and red and green asparagus beans in. I got some free bok Choi seeds. Not me favorite, but Lisa likes it.

I need to get a bunch more asparagus to grow. I've got a small patch accidentally growing-- i planted it years ago and thought it was all dead until a couple years ago it started coming in in two small patches.
Anyone know anything about it? How often to cut? When to cut? When NOT to cut? How to make it grow more.

I'm thinking of putting in more roots. Too late? Wait till fall? I want to fill that plot with food that keeps coming back and I don't need to worry.

I've got rhubarb growing nicely after about 5-7years trying. I have enough to cut and next year plan to cut the root. I've got two small blueberry bushes that keep losing their berries to birds. I finally put netting over it. That should solve that.

A friend is going to give me a fig trimming to start a tree. I want trees and shrines that feed me, not always the other way around wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 02:30 AM

Man! How many acres ya got growin DT? I know where we’re goin when/if the food shortage kicks in. Nevada here we come! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 09:24 AM

Area 51 wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 09:25 AM

Good morning Yard. The knee replacement is getting close!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 12:23 PM

Morning guys.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 02:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 04:16 PM

When is it again Tom?

And good morning Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/22 11:04 PM

Howdy dogs. My mkettle arrived today ! So happy to have gotten it before heading to cortes island for a cpl weeks
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 12:05 AM

OK, had to look it up. Like a Kelly Kettle only different.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 03:23 AM


Randy, next Thursday, June 2nd.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 04:17 AM

They're made by Kelly kettle. It's just the mini 1pt version
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by Private Klink

Randy, next Thursday, June 2nd.


The General won’t stand a chance now. You’ll be able to catch her! grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 05:48 AM

Rats! Just had a tooth crack up the side and it took out the filling with it. All I was doing was eating some tater chips. Guess Dr. Kane needs some more ammo for Duck season.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 10:05 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 10:16 AM

I bought a small bottle of Loctite 243 Blue Medium Strength Threadlocker and was wondering why the arrival date was July 7 to July 30. I just received the shipping info this morning and it is being shipped from India. Not made in US anymore?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 01:13 PM

The last time I bought Loctite 243 was from an auto parts store ; good product. I thought it was made in the USA as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/22 01:15 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a beautiful weekend ahead. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/22 03:47 AM

Got most of the Yard mowed before breaking a deck belt. So, back at it tomorrow.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/22 03:38 PM

Merning dogs
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/22 05:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/22 11:23 AM

Good morning Yard. My brother and SIL are coming by today; looks like we will be doing a little grilling. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/22 01:59 PM

Good morning. Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/22 04:47 PM

Morning Ray, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 12:04 AM

Evening Yard!

Got most of my garden planted today. Winter squash, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Green beans, Okra, Carrots, potatoes and sun chokes are in the ground. It's supposed to get chilly tonight so I'm waiting until tomorrow to transplant my green peppers, red onion, garlic, tomatoes, and watermelon.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 12:31 AM

Why in the world would you plant watermelon? sick
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 12:40 AM

I want to see if it will grow here. If nothing else I can chuck it at people wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 04:17 AM

They make good testing targets for blades as well. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 05:48 AM

Mm i love watermelon!!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 01:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 05:14 PM

My wife and kid like watermelon. I like good watermelon. Unfortunately I haven't found good watermelon in decades.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 05:49 PM

Some people cringe when they see a nice knife tested on a cinder block.. i cringe when I see a nice watermelon sacrificed by a knife test
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/22 07:09 PM

Sacrificed ? You can still eat the watermelon if you slice it correctly. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 02:13 AM

Some of those schmoes let em hit the cement like savages though
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 12:27 PM

Good morning Yard. Noisy storm overnight with lots of rain.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 01:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 01:55 PM

Best watermelon I’ve ever had was when we used to visit my grandparents in Alabama. For 4th of July the local (and only) supermarket would donate truckloads of watermelons. One year I was eating down to the white part, like a good New Englander, and a local guy asked me why I was eating that junk. He said to just eat the heart and get another piece. To me, the junk part was better than the watermelon we got in New England.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 03:39 PM

That's awesome Ray LOL
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 08:02 PM

The General likes the rind as well, but I prefer the heart of the melon. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/22 10:52 PM

Cantaloupes for me. Or you can call them mush melons.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/02/22 10:57 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/02/22 01:56 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/03/22 03:05 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 01:12 AM

Evening Yard.

I went out exploring today. I ran across the biggest pheasant I have ever seen. That thing was the size of a hen turkey. Literally at least 3 times the size of a normal pheasant.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 01:36 AM

Earlier we had a turkey milling around our back yard, within throwing distance.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 01:47 PM

Love this island except for the lack of reception . Right outside my motel room window [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 03:07 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 04:57 PM

Mornin. Just finished mowin seeings how it’s supposed to get about 86 today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 08:09 PM

Pouring rain here. Apparently we have wild turkey in the Interior. I'd love to get one !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 10:36 PM

I’ve never hunted waterfowl or Turkey. Now the big five yes. (Deer, rabbit, quail, pheasant, and squirrel) (sorry DT). grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/22 11:13 PM

My first turkey was when I moved down here 30 years ago, and the first wild turkey I ever ate. When talking with my neighbor from down the road, he was surprised that wild turkeys tasted good. I was surprised that he shot turkeys mainly for their beards and feathers and didn't eat them.. I feel like it is a waste to not eat the turkey.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/22 12:36 AM

Absolutley. I'd never kill for sport/trophy EVER.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/22 04:24 AM

I'm feeling better, getting plenty of rest and the General's fine care. I want to get myself built back up so I will be ready when the Doctor can re-schedule my knee replacement.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/22 04:42 AM

Just do what you’re supposed to Tom.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/22 01:52 PM

Morning dogs. Glad your doing good klink !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 04:53 AM

I tried mowing the yard before the rains move in but I only got so far before I had to stop. I guess I'm still pretty run down because it sure kicked my butt. Going to take it easier for the next few days.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 05:38 AM

Yeah, don’t make the mistake of thinking you are good when you haven’t fully recovered. So what if the grass gets taller. That’s better than the General finding you passed out or worse on a run away mower.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 09:44 AM

So true ; I put her through enough at the hospital. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 09:45 AM

Good morning Yard. Another LOUD thunderstorm moved in and is still around.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 03:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 04:43 PM

Hi Ray. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 06:34 PM

Morning Yard!

After some decent rain it's nice and sunny today.

I'm planning on heading up to the mountains tomorrow to get in some seat time on some trails.

Unfortunately I can't wear a helmet until I get some stitches taken out of my face. I had some skin cancer removed and they flayed me open a lot more than I would have thought. I'm going to have one heck of a dueling scar wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/22 10:12 PM

Should we start callin you Franky? wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 01:11 AM

Not yet. No bolts in my neck ....yet.

It looks like I insulted a gentleman in Heidelberg that was skilled with a sword.

The one bonus is it was stiches so tight I got a free facelift on one side. I'm not sure if that was my good side or not wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 06:01 AM

I’ve heard chicks dig scars. Your wife will probably be VERY excited. Just make sure the runt isn’t home. grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 11:06 AM

Leave it to Randy ! smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 11:08 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like an early rain followed by sunshine.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 01:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 01:31 PM

How are you feeling, Tom?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/22 10:16 PM

Ray, I'm feeling pretty good, and I got my surgery re-scheduled for the 30th. I want to get it done !
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 12:48 AM

Evening Yard!

We had a great day riding up in the mountains with some friends.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/13hZjeR55Rscwov49

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 05:24 AM

Looks like some beautiful country to ride in M/B . smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 01:06 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like some stormy weather just might pass us by ................................ I hope ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 02:26 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 02:52 PM

Oh man, I miss Idaho.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 08:05 PM

Randy, I guess you will have to settle for MissOURI . smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/22 09:53 PM

Yeah you’re right Tom. I’m tired of moving.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 01:33 AM

It takes some getting used to. Tree line is around 4,800 feet instead of 12,000 feet. So It's kinda barren a what I think of as low altitude. It's been a while since I have lived in the Ozarks but I don't recall being anywhere high enough to be at tree line.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 02:43 AM

Nope, tree line is the air above the “mountains”.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 02:45 AM

Idaho is nice but I prefer older mountains...
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 10:17 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 01:10 PM

Good morning Yard. Once it dries out I will CAREFULLY try mowing the yard again. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 05:17 PM

Morning Yard!

Just finished a phone interview for a part time job. Real interview is next week.

The kiddo is trying to get a second job that's full time. So my summer is opened up more.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/22 11:41 PM

Taking a short break from mowing, then back to it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/10/22 10:25 AM

Good morning Yard. We're supposed to have a storm moving in, and it's lightly raining now. Glad I let the dogs out early. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/10/22 03:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/10/22 04:28 PM

Morning all!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 11:07 AM

Good morning Yard. I will finish mowing today, then later take the General to the drive-in to see the latest Jurassic Park movie. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 12:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 12:43 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning Yard!

Just finished a phone interview for a part time job. Real interview is next week.

The kiddo is trying to get a second job that's full time. So my summer is opened up more.



DOUBLE DIPPER! What’s the matter MB, Isn’t one retirement enough for ya. You guys and all your multiple retirements. Heck, if you’re not careful you’ll make more retired than when you worked. IT JUST AIN’T RIGHT! frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 07:59 PM

Just finished mowing, weed whacking and washed down the storage sheds.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 09:43 PM

Just finished mowing the paths and next door. A nice shower is going to feel SO good, as it is HOT out there!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/22 11:00 PM

It’s Africa hot!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning Yard!

Just finished a phone interview for a part time job. Real interview is next week.

The kiddo is trying to get a second job that's full time. So my summer is opened up more.



DOUBLE DIPPER! What’s the matter MB, Isn’t one retirement enough for ya. You guys and all your multiple retirements. Heck, if you’re not careful you’ll make more retired than when you worked. IT JUST AIN’T RIGHT! frown



LOL, Pot meet Kettle.

Not another career. Just a job. With fuel prices, inflation and a ton of medical medical bill recently its time to make up the difference. I'm a long way from being eligible for Social security.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 01:05 AM

Holy Moly did you see the OMG?

I'm probably in for one. Since I missed the Gladius.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 09:31 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 11:15 AM

Good morning Ray. smile How are you doing today ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning Yard!

Just finished a phone interview for a part time job. Real interview is next week.

The kiddo is trying to get a second job that's full time. So my summer is opened up more.



DOUBLE DIPPER! What’s the matter MB, Isn’t one retirement enough for ya. You guys and all your multiple retirements. Heck, if you’re not careful you’ll make more retired than when you worked. IT JUST AIN’T RIGHT! frown



LOL, Pot meet Kettle.

Not another career. Just a job. With fuel prices, inflation and a ton of medical medical bill recently its time to make up the difference. I'm a long way from being eligible for Social security.



Haha, I hear ya MB. I didn’t plan all my retirements, it just worked out that way thank God.

We know the kiddo is apparently doing good, how is the wife handling all this new “lifestyle”. Y’all sure are in the right part of the country to enjoy this next chapter of your lives. I’m envious.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 05:55 PM

The wife absolutely loves it here. Small community, great church and plenty of places to photograph so she is in her happy place.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/22 08:42 PM

Now all Y’all need to do is go to the Smoky Mtns (Cades Cove) . We always went in the first week of May and always saw plenty of Bears. In 4 trips out there we saw a total of 132 bears.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/22 08:27 AM

Sounds like you and the Mrs. BEARly had time to fool around Randy ! smile smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/22 01:50 PM

LOL, Tom


Morning Yard!

A cool very windy spring day here. It's not suppposed to make it out of the 50's. I'm hoping it dries out enough to mow by tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/22 02:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/22 02:14 PM

Another day of 96 or so degrees ; I hope the hot and dry weather slows up the growth of my grass! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/22 02:59 PM

Supposed to be 96 to 100 here for the rest of the week!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/22 04:17 AM

All that heat is coming from the Southwest where they are REALLY cooking.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/22 09:41 AM

Good morning Yard. Don't forget that today is Flag Day. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/22 03:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/22 09:09 PM

Afternoon Yard!

It's also the U.S. Army's Birthday. June 14 1775.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 09:38 AM

Good morning Yard. smile Another hot one today, but I might mow the yard ahead of the possible rain.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 01:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 02:14 PM

Happy late Birthday Army.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 02:28 PM

Morning Yard!

Off to the big city wink to interview for a part time job. Then take the Missus to shop and then out to lunch.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 05:55 PM

Morning dogs! Been away at my pals cabin for the week. Traded some labour for property use smile had the devices turned off for 3 days straight it was amazing
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 08:49 PM

Sounds nice T-88. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/22 09:53 PM

I could deal with not having to deal with idiots for three days.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 01:01 AM

Got the grass mowed around the house today, and if it doesn't rain I will do the paths and next door tomorrow.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 02:08 AM

Twoody that sounds great!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 11:21 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 01:36 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 03:10 PM

Howdy Dawgs. 10am and already 89 degrees. Man I’m ready for fall!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 03:32 PM

Ouch, that's warm. It's mid 50's right now and supposed to get up 90 today though. I'm probably go to set up a canopy outside so I can have some shade while I work on an OHV. Hopefully all my parts come in today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/22 07:41 PM

That's why my brother and I replaced the boards on top of the pergola with a roof. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/22 09:28 AM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry has a shop credit offer for Fathers' Day, only on the Busse Bladeforums site.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/22 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/22 11:16 PM

Man, it's HOT out there ! I got the paths and next door mowed, so it's time for a break.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/22 04:16 AM

Feeling MUCH better after a shower and good dinner. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/22 09:29 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/22 03:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/22 07:36 PM

G’morning dogs. Oops, good AFTERNOON.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/22 09:30 PM

Howdy guys.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 03:22 AM

Evening dogs!

I spent the day pulling the interior out of my SXS so I could put 4 point harnesses in. Unfortunately they didn't come with hardware. I spent way longer than I should have going to every hardware store in my little town trying to find 8 of the right grade 8 bolts and locking nuts to finish the install.

I got one in and I'll finish up tomorrow and add an emergency brake since most everything is out of the cab already.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 04:31 AM

Tomorrow I plan on taking it easy . smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 04:41 AM

Had Patty to the ER twice yesterday with her chronic Gastro problem. Long story short, they weren’t much help. We got home the second time about 0800 Saturday morning. All told we spent about 15 hours in the ER yesterday. She is doing some better now (just woke up for a few minutes) after sleeping most of the day. It’s good for her, gives her stomach (dry heaves etc) time to calm down some. Still hasn’t eaten anything since Thursday night. Every time she tries ANY kind of food, up it comes. At least it’s not constant like last time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 09:20 AM

I hope she feels better soon.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 05:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 05:59 PM

Sent some prayers for Patty. Hope she feels better.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 06:45 PM

Sorry to hear. Prayers for the best
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/22 07:06 PM

Thang you guys. UNFORTUNATELY Patty’s Gastrointestinal problems are chronic.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/22 12:21 AM

A video I stumbled on from one of the best Orators the world has ever known. NO political leanings, just how we all should live our lives for the betterment of the world.

https://youtu.be/JB1fWxBW9Sg
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/22 08:11 AM

Excellent speech !!! wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/22 01:18 PM

I always liked him.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/22 04:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 12:46 AM

Howdy dogs
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 12:47 AM

Enjoying some whiskey and sweet tea, thinking bout my southern brothers laugh
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 03:12 AM

Evening Dogs!

I got my rig put back together. Now I need to go test drive mine and my wife's to make sure it all works as planned. Unfortunately I can't take them for a quick spin on the road.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 09:04 AM

Good morning Yard. We're off to my pre-op appointment a little later ................ it's getting close again. I just hope that all goes right this time. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 02:36 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 02:37 PM

I hope everything goes well, Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/22 07:09 PM

Here’s wishing you a successful operation this time Tom. If nothing else just tell them to use a local. You’re a Marine, you can handle it. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 02:41 AM

Good luck with the surgery. Hopefully it will be smooth sailing this time around.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 10:29 AM

Yesterday was just a pre-op appointment ; the surgery is on the 30th. We meet with the surgeon on Friday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 10:30 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 01:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 01:58 PM

I remembered it’s on the last day. Never hurts to get the successful wishes started early.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 01:59 PM

Oh morning dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 02:21 PM

Another hot and dry one today ; glad we watered the plants last night before dark. Looks like another good year for peppers and tomatoes. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/22 04:18 PM

Finally supposed to break 30s C this weekend
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/22 09:55 AM

Just stepped out to see the five planets lined up ... pretty neat. It's really nice out there this early.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/22 01:51 PM

Don’t worry, it’ll get hot before you know it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/22 02:30 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/22 03:38 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 03:51 AM

Howdy Ho Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 08:58 AM

Good morning Yard. Later on we are off to see the surgeon one more time before next Thursday's surgery. Another physical and whatever I guess. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 02:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 02:23 PM

I hope everything turns out well, Tom.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 03:17 PM

Best luck !!!! Morning dogs
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/22 03:38 PM

Morning Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/22 09:02 AM

Good morning Yard. Things went well yesterday for my physical, but I was surprised to learn that last time we tried surgery I didn't even respond to an electrical shock along with other stimuli. The rather grim look on the nurse's face confirmed the seriousness of the situation. I sure hope things go better next Thursday !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/22 02:35 PM

That does sound bad Tom. I pray the last time was a never to be repeated occurrence.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/22 03:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/22 03:57 PM

Tom, I had major surgery a few years ago and they had a very difficult time waking me up also. The last time I had surgery, I mentioned that and the Doctor said they were aware of that. Everything went well with no problems. They must have done something differently.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 03:25 AM

Patty had difficulty waking up once and the next time they used a different drug and there was no problems getting her to wake up. They will probably do the same with you.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 03:46 AM

Yes, they know which drug to NOT use so I am hoping for better results as well. At least the food was pretty good in the hospital. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 01:42 PM

Boy, your hospital must be better than any I’ve ever Ben around if you like their food. UNLESS they’ve got better cooks than the General! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 04:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 06:18 PM

Afternoon guys! Hope y’all are doing well
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 07:43 PM

Hello Yard. Randy, although the hospital food is not as good as the General's cooking, it's not bad. They give you packets of salt and pepper with your food which helps a lot. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 10:14 PM

Any food thats served to you without effort on your part is a descent meal in my opinion. Hope your well klink !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/22 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Hello Yard. Randy, although the hospital food is not as good as the General's cooking, it's not bad. They give you packets of salt and pepper with your food which helps a lot. smile


And don’t forget the little bottle of hot sauce. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 12:24 AM

No hot sauce. frown However, they will bring me whatever is on the menu, including iced tea. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 10:59 AM

Good morning Yard. After a run to town today I think I will do some mowing. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 02:28 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 02:45 PM

We had 1.3 inches of rain here yesterday in 30 minutes!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 03:54 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/22 06:54 PM

Afternoon guys. We had a quick shower this morning but still need rain badly. When I mow its so dusty I can’t stand it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/22 11:32 AM

Good morning Yard. Yesterday we did some running around including a double bacon steakburger meal at Freddy's and then to the theater to see Top Gun: Maverick. It was better than I expected and definitely better than the original movie. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/22 01:03 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/22 03:45 PM

Greetings Earth Dawgs. I Hope all is well in your world.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/22 07:21 PM

^^^^ I KNEW it ! The East side kids are from a different world ! smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/22 07:24 PM

It seems as if Roswell was just yesterday. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 04:40 AM

That helps explain your fairy wings ! smile ::)
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 10:27 AM

Good morning Yard. Got the mowing done yesterday so the General doesn't have to worry about it for a week. Dropping the dogs off at the Vet''s office for boarding in a little while, then finish up little jobs. Tomorrow is the big day. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 02:57 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm trying to play catch up on yard work. I was sick as a dog for several days and it's going to cause me more work just to catch up.

Good luck with the surgery Klink!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 04:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 04:16 PM

Tom, hope everything goes well tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/22 08:37 PM

Thanks .... so do I . smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/22 09:45 AM

Well, off we go to surgery : I hope to be back here in a couple of days. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/22 11:39 AM

Hopefully all has/will go well for Tom today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/22 02:19 PM

Prayers for klink!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/22 03:28 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/22 05:04 PM

Good luck Tom!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/22 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/22 06:56 PM

Morning dogs. I wonder how our bionic Marine is doin.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/22 07:16 PM

Morning. Was just thinking the same
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/22 02:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/22 03:01 PM

Mornin, hope all is well with you in this hot day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/22 03:21 PM

Hi guys ! Surgery went well and we came home yesterday. I'm learning new levels of pain, but it is only temporary I am SO glad to have gotten this done. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/22 05:33 PM

Glad all went well Tom. Just remember, Pain is weakness leaving the body. You’ll be up and running marathons again in no time. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/03/22 04:31 AM

Night yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/03/22 01:41 PM

Morning Yard. Hope everyone is having a good day so far.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/03/22 07:57 PM

We finally received some rain today and I'm sure the plants loved it. The General is going to fix me a salad with some cherry tomatoes grown by us. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/22 12:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/22 12:38 PM

Good to hear everything went well, Tom. You will be back mowing in no time,
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/22 05:57 PM

Thanks for reminding me. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/22 07:42 PM

Just one word Tom, and your mowing will be over. Roundup! wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/22 09:32 PM

LOL 😆
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 06:19 AM

Night yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 11:48 AM

Mornin. Our heat index is supposed to hit 111 degrees today with an actual temp of 100.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 04:25 PM

Man it's like winter here 😩
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 04:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 06:21 PM

Just got done with orientation for the part time gig. Surprisingly less painful HR training than the last gig.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 07:18 PM

Dang, does this mean we gotta start callin ya sir again? wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 08:21 PM


LOL, I don't remember being called sir before. But definitely not now.

I'm not doing anything remotely related to my old life. Its mostly money for gas and ammo. Maybe some set back for a cruise.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 09:27 PM

Good afternoon Yard. The General picked up the dogs earlier so we are all back together again. smile

I'm getting around better using my walker and without the General's help for the most part. I am definitely getting better, slowly but surely.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 09:38 PM

I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Knee replacements can be painful.

The wife has had both replaced. One wasn't bad. The second wasn't fun at all.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 11:14 PM

Keep it up Tom. And remember, DO THE THERAPY! It’s gonna hurt, but the more pain in training the less in real life.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/22 11:16 PM

MB, well at least you should be in a safer work environment. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 04:17 AM

Howdy yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 03:48 PM

Mornin Dawgs. Supposed to be 101 degrees today. Needless to say I’m not gonna be outside much.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 05:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 05:55 PM

Good to hear that you are doing well, Tom. Do you need some instruction on how to milk the recovery? I’m sure I have some tips I could give you.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 07:42 PM

It’s nice you’re willing to help out a fellow dog Ray. You Da Man! grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/22 09:48 PM

Howdy yard. Hope everyone's doing well, very nice gesture indeed Ray !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 01:40 AM

Ray, you are a treasure ! smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 01:42 AM

We just came in from outside ; the General watered the plants while I supervised from my chair on the deck. smile It should make Ray proud.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 02:01 AM

Well done klink. I'm sure Ray will be very proud !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 02:15 AM

Ray would probably have told you to stay inside where it’s cool so you don’t overheat the surgery and just use a walk-in talkie
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 03:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 03:36 PM

Good start, Tom. But I would have still been in bed. I would have gotten up after my wife brought me breakfast in bed.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 03:43 PM

Boss status /\
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 07:10 PM

I settled for her bringing my supper to me while sitting in the recliner and watching westerns on television. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/22 08:58 PM

Little more salt...little more... little mooree... TOO MUCH, take it back !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 01:52 AM

Naw, we don't play games with food around here. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 02:17 AM

I think that was a classic line from a TV great called The Simpsons smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 04:24 AM

Sounds about right. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 03:32 PM

That new Swamp Rat knife looks interesting. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 04:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 08:33 PM

You must mean the ratmanfu wink 😉
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/22 09:19 PM

Oh you mean the Rataken!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/09/22 02:51 AM

laugh laugh
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/09/22 08:50 PM

Week 2 back in the gym on the bodybuilding program. Time for a meal and nap !!!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 02:59 AM

Good evening Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 01:14 PM

Good morning Yard. I'm going to celebrate my knee replacement by buying that new Swamp offering. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 02:27 PM

Morning!

That's a good way to celebrate.

I finished up my first week of the new part time job. It's the easiest job I have ever done. But they may have misled me on the hours per week. I was told 20 to 25. But did 35 in the last 3 days. Not a big deal though. Its easy money.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 03:50 PM

One full time job to another. Before long you!ll be a triple dipper! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 07:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/22 09:14 PM

Howdy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/22 01:42 AM

Got er' done ..................... two Bad Rattitude knives on order. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/22 02:23 AM

Got one ordered as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/22 05:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/22 07:21 PM

Man, it's HOT out there! I almost feel bad sending the General out to get the mail ................................................. almost. smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/22 01:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/22 02:15 PM

Howdy Dawgs.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/22 03:28 PM

Morning Dogs!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/22 05:49 PM

Pulled a 24 hr shift thinking it would be cooler at night..now I'm just tired and hot.. neighbour's renos destroyed any chance at sleep
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/22 06:52 PM

I'm glad the days of pulling extra long shifts are behind me. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/22 01:18 AM

Good evening Yard. I just came in from supervising the General mowing the grass. She did a nice job of it so I guess I will let her fix a late dinner for me. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/22 05:14 AM

What a lucky gal !!! Kudos to you klink smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/22 01:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/22 01:33 PM

Way to go, Tom.
Posted By: ScrapPhreak

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/22 11:38 PM

OMG!!! After almost 7 years, I finally figured out my password again for here! shocked YAY!!! cool
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/22 12:10 AM

Good to have you back S/P ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/22 03:13 PM

Glad to see an old dog (you've been a member for 10 years) back. Now don’t be shy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/22 04:29 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/22 05:01 PM

Look forward to seeing ya around SF !
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/22 02:23 PM

Morning gentlemen!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/22 02:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 05:52 AM

Good evening Yard. We went for my post-op checkup where they removed the bandage on my knee, and it looks pretty good. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 07:02 AM

Excellent to hear klink!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 01:38 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 01:40 PM

Good to know, Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 02:04 PM

Great news Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 02:48 PM

Good morning Yard. Another hot one on tap so I guess we will be staying inside today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/22 08:51 PM

I won’t say it’s crazy hot (104), but I saw some guy with horns, long pointy tail, red skin and hooves like a cow holding a sign that said “Will work for ice”. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 01:01 AM

You drove past me and didn't say hello... how rude !!
Posted By: Trumby

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good evening Yard. We went for my post-op checkup where they removed the bandage on my knee, and it looks pretty good. smile


That's good news Tom, are you walking around yet.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 11:32 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 02:42 PM

Heading to the forrest today with bushman5. Will be a wet but refreshing wander.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 03:06 PM

Rained here last night and supposed to have a Tstorms today. We can use the rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 06:12 PM

Ian, good to hear from you again. I am walking around using my walker, but I am able to go some distance before really needing it. I am slowly easing off the pain pills as well. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/22 07:21 PM

Afternoon Yard!

Another scorcher here today. The tomatoes like it but I'm not a fan of the heat.

I need to harvest some more cherries this evening. We have a bumper crop this year.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/22 01:58 AM

Another T Storm moving through. We need the rain (see my post where I walked passed Twoody and didn’t wave wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/22 02:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/22 02:34 PM

Good morning Yard. smile

I see that we missed Gary's (Architect) and D/T's birthdays, but I hope they had a good day celebrating.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/22 03:41 PM

Howdy yard. Hope your feelin better klink, the storms are calming skunk and it cools down for ya MB . We need rain badly here up north bushman and I drove a few hrs up and then trekked up to a peak across a valley from a massive new fire growing. The water bombers were in full effect!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/22 03:47 AM

We are supposed to reach 100 degrees or hotter every day this week with almost NO chance of rain. Fire danger is high throughout much of the area. frown
Posted By: Trumby

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/22 10:38 AM

Good to hear your on the mend, Tom.

The 100 and a bit over don't bother me so long as it's dry heat, the humidity is what gets to me.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/22 02:40 PM

Unfortunately the humidity here is brutal.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/22 03:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/22 09:27 PM

It's so hot outside that our dogs go out to do their business and then immediately head back to the cool house. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/22 04:24 AM

Tomorrow Jerry is putting another knife up for sale ; interesting blade shape.
Posted By: Massive Metal

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/22 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Tomorrow Jerry is putting another knife up for sale ; interesting blade shape.


Hopefully Dan will make a Res C SR101 version...


MM
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/22 03:03 PM

^^^^ Sounds good to me. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/22 04:08 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/22 11:19 PM

My physical therapists are very happy with my progress, and I really surprised my brother and SIL. I'm just trying to be careful and not over-extend myself. I AM enjoying the freshly picked tomatoes and peppers in my salads. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:57 AM

I see that the new knife is up for sale now.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:01 PM

Mornin dogs. Big news around here is the local news station said we had a heat index of 123 degrees yesterday. An all time high for here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:02 PM

Oh, good morning.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:02 PM

I need 4 more posts after this one for my all time high.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:03 PM

Gotta go to the VA for. Shot today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:04 PM

I’ll tell you one thing though, I bet I’ve has 6 or 7 reminders of the appointment.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 01:06 PM

OK, never mind. I’m from Southeast Missouri, I evidently can’t count.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 02:37 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
I need 4 more posts after this one for my all time high.

I’ll bet this isn’t your first all time high.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 03:06 PM

grin grin grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 03:08 PM

Every next post after the one before is my all time high
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 05:33 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 10:13 PM

Now that’s just Redneck profiling. I’ll have you know I have contributed to Thailand, Philippines, Mexico and local growe er ah I mean local businesses In the past. Medical necessities don’tcha know. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/22 11:05 PM

You kids these days..
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
You kids these days..


Haha, not hardly. Last time I needed any “medical support” was 1981.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 03:32 AM

Good evening Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 03:59 AM

Good evening Sir Tim.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 02:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 02:56 PM

Howdy Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 06:48 PM

Howdy Ho ! smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 07:53 PM

Morning
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/22 09:16 PM

We just returned from a quick trip to town, and with the hot breeze blowing it felt like we walked into a convection oven.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/22 03:45 AM

Don’t know how hot it actually got here today, but at 5:50pm it was still 99 degrees.
Posted By: JarheadJournalist

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/22 04:10 AM

Drove through Death Valley today and stopped to pee on the side of the road. My urine never touched the ground.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/22 01:54 PM

Good morning, Yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/22 01:57 PM

Hey JJ. Good to hear from you again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/22 11:39 PM

Yes it is JJ. smile Fill us in on how life is going for you.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 01:17 AM

Heat wave incoming for us
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 01:40 AM

That’s hot JJ.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 04:40 AM

My daily commute isn't too shabby.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XvuJHuUS1kddu5JQ9
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 05:17 AM

Looks pretty sweet M/ B ! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 05:49 AM

I can't conplain. Its some of the prettiest country around.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 02:55 PM

Tom’s right MB. Really pretty country.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/22 08:19 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard. Staying inside to dodge the heat other than time out with our dogs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 12:29 AM

Afternoon yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 01:14 AM

Well we may finally be getting a break, sort of. Supposed to have rain and thunderstorms throughout the next 4 days. We will see.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 02:45 PM

Good morning, Yard. The high heat and humidity continue with a Storm Watch for this afternoon and tonight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 05:14 PM

Talk about a difference. It’s 79 right now. Sure beats almost 100.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 05:46 PM

We missed the rain and cooler weather. frown
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 08:53 PM

Afternoon Yard!

I took the runt out shooting this morning. We sighted in her new rifle and she decided she wants to learn how to shoot pistols.

She did really well. Much better than some of my old students. We rang some steel for a little while.

She reminded me that in 3 months she is old enough to concealed carry here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 10:30 PM

My goodness MB, WHERE have all the years gone?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/22 10:55 PM

It doesn't seem like she should be that old. But apparently they grow up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 02:18 AM

For sure!

I see that Jerry is going to have another Ganza on Wednesday.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 02:19 AM

Shame they can’t stay like puppies. All cute and cuddly. wink
Posted By: Trumby

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
My daily commute isn't too shabby.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XvuJHuUS1kddu5JQ9


That's some beautiful country your in there MB. Some of those Angus look quite tasty as well. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 01:30 PM

They have 350 acres for sale right next to that. But that's just outside of Jackson Hole/ Grand Teton National Park. I'm betting that the property is going for well North of a million an acre.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 03:04 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 05:44 PM

When I was stationed inJapan (‘87-‘91), some land in Tokyo was supposedly going for a million a square meter!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 07:44 PM

So THAT'S where you started accumulating your vast wealth ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
So THAT'S where you started accumulating your vast wealth ! smile



Hehe, everybody had to start somewhere. Oh and I also own about (well I paid for it) about a half hector of ground in the Philippines, AND the house built on it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/22 10:20 PM

Just like Donald Trump ...................... invested in real estate. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/22 01:57 AM

Haha, yeah but his hair is longer. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/22 03:23 PM

Good morning Yard. We might actually receive some rain today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/22 03:58 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/22 05:42 PM

Morning Yard!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/22 10:10 PM

Supposed to have Tstorms tonight and tomorrow. I mowed today! Only the second time in about 5 weeks. It just wasn’t growing in this heat and lack of rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/22 02:21 AM

We actually got sprinkled on for a few minutes today, but not enough to help the garden. At least the grass slowed down !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/22 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/22 08:07 PM

Afternoon Dawgs. Our “Rain and Thundershowers” haven’t amounted to much.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/22 10:02 PM

Rain to the North and South of us, but it seems to ignore a swath about three counties deep.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/22 10:24 PM

Yeah, ours keeps splitting off and going north and south. Guess St Louis got whacked though. Some places got 8-10 inches of rain in no time.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 12:41 AM

I've been liberating my steel collection latley.. i hate to say it feels really good, I can only carry so many and fondle so many anyways
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 03:48 AM

I could go a while and never carry the same one twice. But I still ordered another folder.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 04:06 AM

There's a few I will never part with. And I'll double up on the users lol
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 03:10 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 03:11 PM

Mornin Ray. Hope the rest of you dawgs are doin well also.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/22 08:44 PM

We just returned from a quick trip to town and it's good to be back home. The General is going to fix a couple of side dishes to go with the rotisserie chicken we bought.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 03:20 AM

Evening yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 04:38 AM

Howdy folks. I hope everyone had a good day today. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 12:53 PM

Morning Yard!

Off to GTNP for work. It's going to take a while to get tired of the scenery on the drive there.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 01:06 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 01:39 PM

Morning folks. Sorry to hear you have to work MB, but thank you for your taxes. grin wink Oh and that’s a beautiful place. I could stand to live up there. Only been there once back in the 60’s as a kid. It was wonderful.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/22 03:49 PM

Good morning Yard. smile We are finally getting a good rain right now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/22 01:43 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/22 03:02 PM

Mornin. Rained last night and more predicted today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/22 09:46 PM

Howdy Yard. smile Just a reminder that Jerry is having a Blind Bag Ganza later tonight.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/22 01:44 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/22 02:33 PM

Howdy folks. Well tomorrow will be pay day for some and pay back for others.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/22 05:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/22 09:57 PM

Howdy yard .
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/22 11:19 PM

Howdy guys. Just got back from an 8 day cruise in the Caribbean, it was the experience of a lifetime. Worst part of it was coming home with Covid but it’s not too bad, just enough to keep me out of work for another week or so. I’m crushed.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 02:43 AM

SWEET Todd (the cruise). I went on a day cruise from Miami to Grand Bahama. Not sure if it was worth it. It cost me $15.00! OK, it was worth it. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 05:37 AM

Scrapper 5 le #420 listed on the exchange !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 05:39 AM

Gotta love covid for some time off. I got sick last year (not covid) and my company said they needed proof of negative testing before j can return to work or take an extended period off .. even though I got tested and was negative... waited till the last day to submit it
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 05:51 AM

One more visit from the physical therapist on Wednesday ; she said I am doing so well that I might be finished with the in-home therapy. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 04:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 04:19 PM

Good to hear, Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 06:49 PM

Thanks Ray. smile I am really pleased that I can get around so soon after surgery.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 08:22 PM

Afternoon guys! Quick question. Anyone get their Bad Rattitude yet? My order changed to awaiting shipment on July 22 and it shows that it’s still waiting.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/22 11:04 PM

I'm still "awaiting fulfillment". frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 02:18 AM

Way to go Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 02:00 PM

G’day mates. Hope all is well in your part of the world.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 03:18 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 03:42 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm trying to get ready to take the wife to Salt Lake city for shoulder surgery. Not a replacement this time but triple the recovery time.

Way too much cooking and laundry for my tastes. At least the runt is home for a few more weeks before school starts
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 05:48 PM

Two words, well four words MB. Take out and Laundry Service! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 07:47 PM

M/B, I wish you guys the best, and a speedy recovery time for your wife.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/22 08:51 PM

My well wishes as well MB. Hopefully they will be able to fix her up as good as new.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 04:50 AM

I have been released from home therapy and should begin therapy in a nearby town, using machines and such. The therapist was really happy with my progress. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 04:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 04:52 PM

MB, well wishes for your wife’s recovery. And good to hear that pu are doing outstandingly well. Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 08:05 PM

Good job Tom. Keep it up and you’ll be walking with that Marine Corps swagger again in no time. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 08:07 PM

I posted this bottom section over in the Outdoors and fieldcraft section. For those of you who maybe don’t visit that side I’m posting it over here as well. It was in response to a post In referencing the review on my new Emerson Thunderstorm finished Mini cqc-15.


I’ve noticed a couple things different than on my stone finished mini-15. Indeed on all my other Emersons.
1. The Thunderstorm finish of course. Almost like a black cerakote that has been stone finished! But it’s not. I do really like it though.
2. I’m guessing the bushings are still some form of “plastic” but instead of the normal white they’re black and seem to be slicker than the white ones. They just “feel” better.
3. Each liner has a detent ball in it, so the blade seems really secure yet it still opens fairly easy (seems no harder than my other Emerson’s).
4. The detent holes in the blade is a hole drilled completely through the blade from one side to the other.
5. The handles although still quite “grippy” don’t seem quite as aggressive as my last few blades. I like this.
6. The handles, what with their “hook” at both the front and back fit my hand perfectly. When I tightly grasp the handles in a Saber grip with my thumb on the ramp my hand is locked in so tightly you couldn’t fit a piece of paper between my fingers. Again! I like it.

================================================================================================

All joking aside, I really do like the mini-15. I wear a kinda tight medium glove (got kinda fat fingers) and it does “fit me like a glove”.

I carry a mini bug out for a Sheeple blade in my left front pocket. My Social Breakdown was my Micro Commander for it’s size, but have always preferred the mini-15. Before the MC I carried my black bladed mini-15, but gave that to a friend that needed a good reliable tough folder. Turns out it’s one of if not his favorite “oh crap” blade. Makes me proud of the young feller.

Anywho, to me the 3.5 inch blade isn’t to long for an edc pocket blade. I can and have carried my full-size 15 but it is a bit longer than what I like. I like enough room to carry something else besides the knife in my pocket although I usually don’t. Now if I was going into a questionable area where I couldn’t carry a gun and would be there for quite some time, I would and have carried my full size 15. I’m talking of course about “shoot me” zones. I may need to get a TS finished full size 15 when/if they come out with one.

Y’all know how I like my Karambits. Well I feel as if the CQC-15 line is a better “novice” blade (yes I do mean me). Is the K’bit a scarier looking blade, yeah I think so. If just the looks would stop an altercation, great. But for overall function, a less specialized skill set, I think the ‘15 is better. At least for me. I am not a pro by any means, just a grumpy old man that believes in at least having the ability to protect myself, my family and those unable to protect themselves from the increasing “unsociable” individuals that are being allowed to roam our streets.

I will ALWAYS have at least one of the following on me when away from the house, IF ABLE, all three.

1. Handgun (right now H&K VP9
2. A knife ( 2 actually, One never seen, for antisocial occurrences, and one “Sheeple” for all those weird woke folk).
3. My Blackthorn stick usually, or if I feel the need to “upscale”, my Cane Masters EDCCP (Every Day Carry Cane Plus)

Happy hunting Ray grin wink

FREEBE ALERT

Under the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990, a cane is:

Approved on ALL forms of Public transport, buildings, spaces and work places.
If anyone Questions you, refer them to the ADA Hotline at 800-514-0301

Under the HIPPA privacy rule of 2003, “they” are not permitted to ask about your health, Infirmity, or reason for carrying a cane.
If anyone questions you, refer them to the Office of Civil Rights Hotline at 800-368-1019.

The TSA has approved walking canes for use during flights as part of carry-on luggage.
If anyone questions you, refer them to the TSA Hotline at 866-289-9673.

As far as I know all the above info is still active and correct

Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/22 08:43 PM

Looks like I will be going to rehab in town next week.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/22 01:04 AM

Don’t forget your Cane! You’ve made outstanding progress Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/22 02:26 PM

Mornin Dogs.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/22 06:57 PM

Afternoon guys. Hope y’all are doing well
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/22 07:13 PM

Hello Todd and the rest of the Yard. smile I walked down to our mailbox ..... 125 yards ....... and did OK. It will be a good daily exercise for me.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/22 09:36 PM

Only people who are paranoid know how far it is to their mailbox Tom. grin

25 yards, and 35 to the neighbors house. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 03:19 AM

Randy, it's good to know the distance to your targets ........... er, mailbox. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 05:34 AM

Haha, yup! wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 02:50 PM

Good morning dogs. May your day be filled with nothing but goodness
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 03:43 PM

Thanks skunk. You aswell my friend
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 04:48 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 11:01 PM

Howdy folks. smile I got my yard mowed today even though it is HOT out there..
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/22 11:42 PM

Got a good workout in today. Tomorrow's the kiddos birthday so will be quite a busy day I'm sure
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 02:50 AM

Well tell ‘em Happy Birthday.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 02:28 PM

Hola Compadres. Well that exhausts my foreign vocabulary. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 02:47 PM

Muy Bueno skunk !!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 05:16 PM

Buenos tardes Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/22 05:51 PM

It don’t matter if Y’all do speak slowly, I still can’t understand you. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 03:07 AM

East side kids! smile smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 11:51 AM

Morning y’all! Back to work tonight after a couple weeks off. Gonna be a long night.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 02:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 03:38 PM

At least you’ve got a job Todd. Me, I’m unemployed. Oh wait, I’m retired. grin wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 03:39 PM

Mornin Yard. Callin for more rain. We may actually get some today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/22 03:56 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Same weather prediction for us Randy.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 03:09 AM

Good evening y’all!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 05:27 AM

Howdy Ho . We received very little rain, but had quite a lightning show with thunder.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 02:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 02:51 PM

It rained so hard here, the fish had umbrellas. Yet just a half mile north of us they didn’t even get a drop of rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 05:40 PM

^^^ Seems like it's feast or famine. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 10:38 PM

Morning yard. Weird weather here also.. fog rolled in so thick it looked like smoke
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/22 11:27 PM

Be happy it wasn't. ;0
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/22 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/22 07:13 PM

Good afternoon. It's a bit cooler today, which is a nice change. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/22 02:02 AM

Oh man, since the IRS is wanting to hire 86-87 thousand new agents, I may come out of retirement!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/22 02:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/22 06:29 PM

Strange how the government is adding more people while also purchasing more weapons and ammunition ; almost like they are planning something.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/22 08:58 PM

I was just about to say that I read the weapons and ammo stock pile and that's super weird !!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/22 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Oh man, since the IRS is wanting to hire 86-87 thousand new agents, I may come out of retirement!

I read that the IRS was sending 80,000 of them to Missouri.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Strange how the government is adding more people while also purchasing more weapons and ammunition ; almost like they are planning something.



That and look at the job advertisement,

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FZzxSN-XgAEvoa_?format=jpg&name=900x900[/img]
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 02:43 AM

I’ve seen all that. Plus they alone bought 750k rounds of ammo. You’d a thunk they would have bought pencils since they’re gonna be doin all that there addin, subtractin and other stuff
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 03:50 AM

The Democrats' private army. frown
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 03:53 AM

Revenge of the nerds!!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Oh man, since the IRS is wanting to hire 86-87 thousand new agents, I may come out of retirement!

I read that the IRS was sending 80,000 of them to Missouri.


That would make 701.75 Storm troop er I mean Agents per county. That would help our tax base. Hey, they could audit themselves!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 05:08 AM

I think they heard about your wealth and are looking for YOU Randy. smile smile

Nah, me and Elon are above their cut off point. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/22 07:58 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/22 02:00 PM

Good morning Yard. smile Had my first full session of out patient physical therapy yesterday and I'm kind of feeling it today. The therapist was quite happy with my progress, so I guess it's worth it.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/22 02:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/22 02:25 PM

PT is usually tough but it’s always worth it.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/22 08:02 PM

Yup. Gotta put in the work or you get no results..
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 12:02 AM

As it’s said! Pain is weakness leaving the body. But I sometimes wish it would all leave at once, we’d pass out from it and wake up feelin fine.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 03:03 AM

G’nite dawgs. Hope Y’all stay safe, happy healthy and wise.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 02:54 PM

G’mornin fellow Scrapyardians. Hope you had a pleasant night and an even better day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 08:34 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 08:51 PM

Ready to order that new Emerson Ray? They have a couple models out now in the TS finish. The Commander being one.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/22 11:40 PM

Evening yard!

The garden is paying off. We just canned 7 pints of spicy pickled green beans, a couple pints of pickled jalapenos, and a little Okra.

In about 6 weeks we should find out how well we did.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 04:14 AM

We have been picking peppers and tomatoes like crazy! The General late-planted a couple of cucumbers so we will see how they do.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 03:15 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm waiting on the Roma tomatoes to ripen and try my hand at spaghetti sauce. I have a bunch on the vine

My green pepper plants have a bunch and my jalapeno plants had some many peppers it was dragging them over from the weight. I picked about a third yesterday.

The cucumbers are doing okay and winter squash is doing well but they don't produce much per plant. If I get 5 off the 2 plants I'll be doing good.

I have 1 grapefruit sized watermelon and a couple that just formed but I doubt the will ripen. I only have another 30 days left for the growing season. Maybe 45 if September stays warm.

I think I'll double the sized of the raised bed garden next year.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 05:03 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 05:06 PM

Some of the Emersons do look interesting, Randy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 08:27 PM

M/B, for raised beds we used some cattle "lick tubs" and some plastic barrels cut in half. I got them for free at the recycle location. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 08:28 PM

We just returned from the store and it will be T-bone steaks for dinner tonight. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/22 10:15 PM

How are you gona cook those and get them all the way here without them getting cold or chewy!?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/22 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
M/B, for raised beds we used some cattle "lick tubs" and some plastic barrels cut in half. I got them for free at the recycle location. smile



I use something similar. They are like a stock tank without a bottom. About 3 feet wide and 6 feet long. I use 20 gallon grow bags and plenty of 5 gallon buckets. They do surprisingly well and you can get several seasons out of the grow bags.

I'm going to try and get 3 more of the bottomless tanks in the spring. They make weeding and watering way easier.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/22 03:02 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/22 06:32 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile Getting ready for another P/T visit in town.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/22 07:29 PM

Physical Torture is only legal when they claim it is for medical reasons. grin

Afternoon yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/22 04:35 AM

They refer to it as Pain and Torture. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/22 11:29 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/22 02:48 PM

Good morning Yard. Six week follow-up visit with the surgeon later.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/22 03:32 PM

Sounds like you’re well on the road to recovery Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/22 04:35 AM

The surgeon was really happy with my progress and we are already talking about when we can do my other knee. He wants six months recovery on the first knee before we do the second one, so maybe early next year. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/22 12:27 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/22 02:08 PM

Howdy all
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/22 03:03 PM

Good morning Yard. Getting ready for another P/T trip to town.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/22 06:48 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Hope Y’all are havin a wonderful day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/22 03:47 AM

Another nice day today, and looks like I will be mowing grass tomorrow.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/22 11:10 AM

Good morning gentlemen
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/22 12:44 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a nice day for mowing. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/22 01:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/22 01:16 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/22 02:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/22 03:17 PM

It’s gettin cooler at night. Now if it would just do the same during the day. And good morning dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/22 08:36 PM

Good afternoon fellow Dogs. Goofing off today as I got all the mowing done yesterday. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/22 12:19 AM

Evening Dogs!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/22 03:11 AM

Good evening. We had a nice, relaxed day today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/22 01:54 PM

Mowed yesterday, and it rained last night.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/22 02:53 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/22/22 02:44 PM

Good morning Ray and all you other dogs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/22/22 03:52 PM

Howdy
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/22/22 04:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/22/22 07:31 PM

Swapped out and sold the Beckers in my camp pack. Now replaced with the ubiquitous DB-421. The DB really is a “one all” knife.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/22 03:57 AM

Good evening Yard. Another goal reached a physical therapy today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/22 05:35 AM

Way to go Tom. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/22 06:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/22 06:31 PM

Good work, Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/22 07:32 PM

Thanks Ray and Randy. I'm hoping to improve enough so that we can do my other knee as soon as possible. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 04:44 AM

Morning guys. Another late night work thing again
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 04:45 AM

Tom you ever get your Bad Rattitude? Mine still shows ready for shipment
Posted By: Trumby

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 09:51 AM

That's good news Tom, I was wondering how it was going.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 02:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 02:30 PM

Top ‘O the mornin to ya dogs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/22 06:52 PM

Howdy yall
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 02:18 AM

Evening guys
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 05:29 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 12:39 PM

Good morning Yard. I have a yearly VA physical today, so I guess I will let the General take me out for lunch. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 12:41 PM

Todd, my status was finally changed to "shipped" but I have not received them yet.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 01:51 PM

Nice scenery Twoody.

Hope everything goes well Tom.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 03:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/22 03:50 PM

Beautiful country!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 02:15 AM

Tom, I messaged the mothership this morning and it was shipped this afternoon. Don’t know what was going on.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 03:08 AM

They probably got hit by an eruption of swamp gas.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 03:57 AM

Now you know the true reasons.
https://youtu.be/xTMyTuSixc4
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 04:21 AM

Todd, I received my two knives today. Nice but a little handle heavy ; Res-C handles would fix that. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 10:40 AM

Good morning Yard. The physical went well yesterday and all the numbers are good, so I will still be around for a while. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 02:13 PM

Great! We all need another Marine hanging around. wink grin

Seriously Tom, keep on doin what you’re doin.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 07:54 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Todd, I received my two knives today. Nice but a little handle heavy ; Res-C handles would fix that. wink

Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I've already got a Buy Brown sheath for it. Hope it's as nice as I'm expecting
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/22 11:32 PM

Not to worry Todd, Dave always does great work. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/22 11:08 AM

Good morning Yard. Another warm one on tap.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/22 02:55 PM

Same here. Hot and sunny.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/22 04:34 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/22 07:02 PM

One thing about hot days like today ; it's not difficult to get the dogs back into the air-conditioned house. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/22 02:10 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/22 05:40 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/22 11:33 PM

Exciting news over in the swamp hey guys
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/22 11:55 PM

Yes, the Swamp has a new Honcho ................................... Voodoo. I hope they let him be more informative and participate on the forum. It should be interesting to see if he is able to make a grand entrance with a new knife or two. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 01:11 AM

I love the Swamp, but I just can't learn to love blade forums. I've been there a long time. But it's kinda like trying to find good Southern BBQ in New York City. It's not quiet right, a bit off and you feel kinda dirty being there wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 03:00 AM

Yup, it just doesn’t have the same feel as the Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 03:10 AM

The Yard is where it's at. wink
Posted By: coyotebc

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 05:46 AM

Good evening yard
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 11:25 AM

Howdy Bill ! I hope you're doing well . smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 02:28 PM

G’mornin Bill and Tom.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/22 02:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/22 12:04 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/22 01:30 PM

Mornin Dawgs. Gotta see the eye Doctor today for my yearly checkup.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/22 03:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/22 06:55 PM

Eye Doc said I’m good to go in the eye department. Seeing better than 20/20 with both eyes. I guess those man made lenses do work. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 12:13 AM

Congrats
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 03:14 AM

Howdy guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 04:34 AM

Howdy Todd. What do you think of your new Bad Rattitudes ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 11:32 AM

Good morning. Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 12:02 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile

How are you doing Ray ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/22 03:02 PM

Mornin Dogs. Oh what a glorious day it is.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/22 01:44 AM

Good day indeed. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/22 01:12 PM

Mornin, just another day in the neighborhood. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/22 01:28 PM

Yes, but with a holiday week-end ahead of us.

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/22 01:55 PM

Yeah. And we’re having our 50th year alumni banquet this weekend. Doesn’t seem like it’s been 50 years since I graduated High School.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/22 03:08 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 12:48 AM

Good evening Yard.

Randy, it seems like just yesterday (from a long time ago). smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 12:53 AM

I hear ya Tom. Plus it doesn’t seem any way possible I’ve had two full (20 and 25 year) careers AND been completely retired for 3 1/2 years already.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 11:58 AM

Time flies !!!

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 01:50 PM

Yeah, it sure does. Mornin Dawgs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 07:03 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/22 09:25 PM

We received a little more rain, so I guess I will be mowing again when it dries out.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/22 01:33 AM

Neww offering coming soon ! Exciting smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/22 04:39 AM

Pics or it didn't happen ~! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/22 11:32 AM

Good morning Yard. Just another wonderful day in the neighborhood. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/22 03:42 PM

Morning yard !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/22 04:16 AM

Looks like the weather may cooperate after all.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/22 01:56 PM

T Storms yesterday and more predicted for today. But the high temp is only supposed to be 80. Come on Fall.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/22 03:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/22 10:42 PM

Afternoon guys. Hope y’all are having a great Labor Day weekend!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 12:16 PM

Good morning Yard. A lazy day today if the grass doesn't dry out ; heavy fog and possible showers today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 01:59 PM

T Storms predicted again today. It’ll probably actually rain on their parade (starts in an hour)
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 06:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 10:17 PM

No mowing today, but the General's outstanding Swiss Steak is on the menu. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 10:29 PM

Well, No rain so far. I got the mowing done, so let er rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/22 11:46 PM

Keep it to yourself ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/22 12:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/22 02:39 PM

Morning Dogs!

I just found out the moved Blade Show West and it's close enough to go. It's now in Salt Lake City. It doesn't look like my favorite knife addiction will be there. Several of the other makers aren't there as well.

I'm tempted to take the kid for the weekend. It would be a lot cooler if The Yard was present. I know Dan mentioned not going to Blade a while back but the only Blade thread I found is from 2016.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/22 12:31 PM

M/B, Busse doesn't go to the Blade shows any more ; apparently the folks who run things for the Blade show pissed off a lot of folks. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/22 12:33 PM

Good morning Yard. After P/T yesterday I managed to get most of the yard mowed so will finish up today. We were without internet or phone service for a while so I'm glad it's back now. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/22 12:49 PM

Glad to hear you’ve rejoined the 21st century Tom.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/22 02:09 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/22 12:21 AM

Howdy fo0lks. The DT-12 Sawback is live tonight !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/22 09:53 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/22 01:41 PM

Good morning my fellow Scrapyardians.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 12:39 AM

Afternoon
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 12:39 AM

Guess it's evening now
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 04:11 AM

Late evening. smile Other than P/T it was a nice easy day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 12:40 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks to be a really nice day today ; we're going to our barbecue restaurant and then Walmart. I might even pay this time ! smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 01:11 PM

Aren’t you just a Mr money bags today. grin wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 01:12 PM

Us, Patty has her yearly checkup with the cardiologist today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 01:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 10:16 PM

Hey Ray. Hope the North East has Y’all doin well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/22 11:51 PM

Turned out to be a nice day, and we have enough left over ribs for another meal. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/22 01:32 AM

Wasn’t really all that bad a day here either.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/22 12:59 PM

Good morning Yard. Another beautiful day on tap with a cool evening to follow. Starting to feel like Fall around here.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/22 01:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/22 03:07 AM

Good late evening. It feels great outside right now, but rain is supposed to move in overnight. I guess tomorrow will be used for R & R. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/22 03:15 AM

Nice evening here as well. Supposed to haveThunderstorms tomorrow and a high of 74
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/22 03:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/22 11:00 PM

A beautiful day today, cooler and with a slight breeze. We might have a bonfire later tonight. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 02:50 AM

Well, no rain but it’s a clear cool night. 60 degrees right now with a predicted low of 51.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 03:02 AM

Went on a nice trip to the woods with fellow jyd @bushman5 today .

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 12:16 PM

Looks like it was an interesting trip in some pretty country. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 12:19 PM

Good morning Yard. Another round of P/T today, but this time an extra hour for my neck as well. There is some thinning between the disks, comes with age I guess.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 01:53 PM

Nice, but I would have broke my fool neck climbing up that.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 02:02 PM

I'd fashion up a nice sled and drag ya out skunk don't worry!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 07:35 PM

Haha, it would take you and Bushy both to drag out my fat but. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 09:03 PM

I managed to roll some pretty massive boulders down the chute most wouldn't even look at trying... I'm sure I'd get you down one way or another grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 10:31 PM

Afternoon Yard!

I am going to pass on blade this year. I was doing maintenence on my vehicles and checked the tread depth and both rigs are bingo on tread.

I'm not too happy with the tire on my truck. They are 50,000 mile tires and I'm pretty sure I have only gotten 15,000 out of them. This is the second set that wore out that fast. They were great in the snow though. I got a warranty buy back on the last set, but it's still costly.

I'm going to break down and get new rims as well, since the old steel set has seen better days. Pricey but needed.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/22 11:41 PM

Good evening, Yard. Hope everyone is well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 03:37 AM

You’re probably need them up there MB.

How’s the wife doin, or has she not had her surgery yet?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 04:47 AM

Good late evening Yard. Another beautiful day today, and sitting on the deck with my dogs is a real pleasure. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 12:10 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 03:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 03:25 PM

Mornin Dawgs. Supposed to be another fine day today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 03:31 PM

Went to doctor yesterday for a cortisone shot for my right shoulder and next week will have another one in my left. The doctor said there is virtually nothing between the bones except inflammation. I guess I’m looking at two shoulder replacements.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
You’re probably need them up there MB.

How’s the wife doin, or has she not had her surgery yet?


The wife is doing pretty well. She has been a difficult patient. She doesn't like being in a sling and constantly takes it off.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 09:11 PM

Sorry to hear that Ray, but maybe it will help you in the long run. My SIL is scheduled to have a shoulder replacement, and like her knee replacements, she is hoping it will make a big difference.

My knee replacement has gone so well that I am looking forward to getting my other knee done.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 10:02 PM

Sorry to hear this Ray. But hopefully they can, and will, fix you up
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 10:04 PM

Good to hear she’s doing well. Yeah some folks (cough cough) can be a pain at times. And yes, I speak from experience.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 10:05 PM

Just found out Chuck Norris died yesterday at the age of 82. Let the Chuck Norris jokes begin! (They said he thought they were hilarious).
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/22 11:04 PM

I couldn't find any news of Chuck Norris's death ; a few times before some folks put out that false story. I hope he is still around.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 12:11 AM

Well, I might have “fell for it”. I thought I read it in TSA Today or the Epoch times. I can’t find anything else on it anywhere.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 12:15 AM

OK, just found something on media mass that says it is a hoax. Chuck Norris is according to them, still alive.

I’m gonna go hide now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 04:37 PM

I'm glad that it's just a hoax.


Good morning Yard. Can't you just picture Randy hiding in a corner ? smile smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 05:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 05:26 PM

We are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary today with a big steak dinner from a local restaurant. Oh, and I told my wife she didn’t have to do any yard work today,
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 08:42 PM

Congrats !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/22 11:35 PM

Congratulations Ray. And it’s good to let them have a day off every year or two. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/22 03:22 AM

Ray, you are truly all heart. smile HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/22 04:00 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/22 09:53 PM

Good afternoon Yard. After P/T today I let the General take me to an early dinner, so all in all a pretty good day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/22 11:08 PM

Yup, it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 12:22 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 02:45 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 03:22 PM

$#@*%%$#@ our debit card got hacked again! Never heard of door dash before today. But they were very nice and responsive. Our account should be credited with the amount in a couple days.

If these crooks would just apply themselves lawfully things would be a lot better.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 04:52 PM

Door dash is a pretty popular 3rd party food delivery company around here.. yes people are too lazy to go to 7/11 and McDonald's themselves... it's like skip the dishes etc
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 05:24 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 06:30 PM

Just one more problem that people with lots of money like Randy have to put up with.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Just one more problem that people with lots of money like Randy have to put up with.


Yup! Just yesterday I got a bill for 51 airline tickets from Texas to Martha’s Vinyard! wink

I haven’t been to Florida since Hurricane Andrew and I don’t drink wine so why would I go to that lady’s vinyard. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/22 11:18 PM

To visit with your old buddy B.O. of course. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/22 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
To visit with your old buddy B.O. of course. smile



mad I get B.O. all the time when I work to hard in 90 degree temperature! That’s the ONLY B O I will ever associate with.

Yeah the scumbag isn’t very high on my good guy list. Then neither is his puppet Brandon.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/22 12:29 PM

I totally agree with you Randy. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/22 12:30 PM

Good morning Yard. Another nice day so I will mow the part of the yard that is still growing like crazy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/22 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I totally agree with you Randy. wink


You are a wise man grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/22 04:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 03:24 AM

And Randy, you are a WISE GUY ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 02:37 PM

Yeah, but I still TRY to adhere to moral values, unlike some folks back east. mad
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 02:39 PM

Sorry, guess I should stop reading the news. But I like knowing what my enemies are doing.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 04:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Yeah, but I still TRY to adhere to moral values, unlike some folks back east. mad

You had best not be referring to me!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 06:44 PM

Afternoon Yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/22 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Yeah, but I still TRY to adhere to moral values, unlike some folks back east. mad

You had best not be referring to me!


Haha, no worries Ray. You don’t work in a city that isn’t part of a state.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 03:43 AM

Ray is proof that not everyone back East is a zero. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 12:15 PM

Good morning Yard. Another round of P/T today, but at least I got the grass mowed yesterday. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray is proof that not everyone back East is a zero. wink


Ya got that right!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 04:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 04:30 PM

Just got back from having another cortisone shot in my left shoulder. I was pleasantly surprised that the one in my right shoulder has worked well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 04:56 PM

Glad to hear that Ray.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 05:14 PM

Morning Yard!

Another nice day here, Its starting to feel like fall here.

I'm going to mow today if it ever drys up enough.

I got the new tires and rims installed on my truck. The runt helped and got a little experience changing tires. My first time ever buying tires and wheels on the internet and having them shipped to the house. It saved me $500 buying them online and shipped by truck from Cali , instead of the same brick and mortar store 30 miles away. National chains are weird.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 07:45 PM

Heck, I’ve had two prices on tires from the same chain store in the same town! (39k population)
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/22 08:09 PM

I'm still waiting on the lawn to dry. So I picked a bunch of tomatoes and started making spaghetti sauce to can. I'll see how it goes in 5 hours or so.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 12:44 AM

How bout that new swamp sword..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 03:12 AM

Looks nice, but expen$ive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 03:24 AM

I agree with Tom. And it Looks a lot like the TNT. It’s to rich for my poor ole Redneck blood.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 12:22 PM

Good morning Yard. I'm a little sore after two hours of P/T, but I know that it's worth the pain. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 02:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 02:55 PM

Howdy
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 03:42 PM

As is said Tom, pain is weakness leaving the body.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/22 07:20 PM

Afternoon Yard!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/22 12:14 AM

Good evening Yard. smile

For those interested, that new Swamp Rat Wakasashi is destined to be a real collector's item as well as a really nice sword. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/22 12:46 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/22 03:41 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/22 07:34 PM

Hi Ray, I hope you're feeling better today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 02:28 AM

Had a high today of 100! Tomorrow is supposed to be 73 and rainy. Oh and tomorrow night, 48! Come on Fall grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 05:02 AM

On its' way Randy. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 12:50 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks and feels like Fall is here with the cooler weather and light rain this morning. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 01:14 PM

Raining here now. It’s 63 degrees. Time to break out the thicker short sleeve shirts. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 03:13 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 09:27 PM

I survived another round of P/T so I let the General take me out for a good burger lunch / early dinner. I told her she doesn't have to worry about fixing dinner tonight. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/22 10:17 PM

You are such a carding guy (I guess those lessons from Ray are paying off). grin
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/22 03:05 AM

Evening guys. Haven’t been on in a while. Hope everyone is still doing well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/22 01:40 PM

Hey Todd. Could be doin better, but considering the miles… not to bad.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/22 03:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/22 03:14 PM

Hi Todd. hope you are well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/22 06:23 PM

Howdy folks. A nice day here, and later we're supposed to meet up with my brother and his wife for dinner and then to the town's Black Walnut Festival. Should be a pleasant evening.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 02:04 AM

Don't party too hard klink !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 11:42 AM

^^^ Not to worry about that T-88. smile Walking around the place and looking at things really kicked my butt !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 11:43 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 01:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 03:44 PM

Mornin yard. Supposed to be sunny and 87 today. What happened to fall?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 09:31 PM

It's returning tomorrow Randy, with a nice week ahead. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/22 11:11 PM

Evening Yard!

Just got home from work and enjoying the great weather.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 12:23 AM

WORK! MB, you shouldn’t say dirty words on a family friendly site. grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 04:42 AM

Just give him time Randy, he will eventually reach our status. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 11:30 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 02:30 PM

G’mornin Yard dwellers.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 03:58 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/22 11:19 PM

Howdy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 02:50 AM

A nice relaxed day today, but tomorrow is another round of P/T. I'm meeting my brother at the lake for a little fishing if it isn't too hot and I'm not too tired. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 01:38 PM

Mornin yard. Nice cool morning and expected high of 73.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 04:00 PM

Currently 57 here but warming
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 05:35 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm trying to clean up my old truck and refurbish the old black trim on it today. I'm pressure washing the parts and using bug and tar remover to try and get it ready for a final cleaning. When it warms up enough I'll do the final clean and see how well I chose the stuff to refurbish it.

Plus I need to prep the replacement grill for paint. The old one had the fake chrome bubbling and peeling. It's an easy enough fix. Worst part was I test fitted it and went inside. When I came cack a bird dive Bombed it so I have a lot more cleaning than I would have.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 09:11 PM

Dang birds!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/22 09:18 PM

grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 12:42 AM

Kinda makes ya think of Alfred Hitchcock.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 04:12 AM

LOL, I managed to get the trim restored. Not too shabby. The front trim was much more work. The bug juice was pretty stubborn to remove.

Overall a major improvement. The grille is going to be a two day project this week. Most likely anyway. But I expect a pretty fresh new look for the old man truck.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 10:26 AM

Good morning Yard.

I officially finished my physical therapy yesterday ! smile I go for my three month follow-up with the orthopedic surgeon Friday and I plan of discussing my other knee replacement with him.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 02:12 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 02:45 PM

Way to go Tom. At least when you get the other one done you won’t waddle like a sailor any more. grin

Speaking of which, I read that the administrative branch agencies (fbi, irs, USPS, etc has more armed agents than the Marines have people! Kinda makes ya go hmmmm.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 06:30 PM

Afternoon Yard!

Glad to hear that you're healed up pretty well. Knee replacement us 50 50 from what I'm told. One of my wife's was fairly easy. The other was a lot more pain than the first.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 09:22 PM

Afternoon guys!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 10:15 PM

Howdy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/22 10:34 PM

Another beautiful day here, and we just returned from a trip to town. Now it's time for a Subway sandwich. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 01:16 AM

Nice cool evening 55 degrees, expected low of 42. High tomorrow of 70.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 04:10 AM

I just came in from outside with the dogs ; a really pleasant 66 degrees. Smoking a cigar, listening to the radio, and looking at the stars. So peaceful compared to so many parts of our country.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 10:35 AM

Good morning Yard. I'm watching the news and thinking about the folks in Florida and the states in Hurricane Ian's path.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 03:23 PM

All the folks in the Hurricane(s) path are really getting slammed. “ I really feel for them” just doesn’t seem to express the sorrow I feel for the people having to go through this, many of them again.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 05:48 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/22 09:56 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. It's a beautiful day out there !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/22 04:15 AM

I spoke with my daughter who lives in a suburb of Tampa, and they were doing OK. Some wind damage to trees and rain was about it ..... so far. Ian has moved off to the N/E of them already.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/22 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. Cool out there this morning, and a nice day ahead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/22 02:50 PM

Cool and sunny here as well. Glad to hear your Daughter and family are OK Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/22 02:53 AM

Thanks Randy. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/22 03:41 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Hope everyone has a glorious day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/22 04:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/22 11:14 PM

Howdy guys. Been a really rainy day here, winds aren’t too bad so that’s a good thing. Hope everyone in this things path weathers it ok.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 03:34 AM

A good day indeed ! smile Met with the orthopedic surgeon today ; he and the therapists are so pleased with my progress that we scheduled my other knee replacement for November 17 . He normally makes patients wait 6 months before doing a second knee, but I will be at 4 1/2 months. My first replacement is doing extremely well, so I'm actually looking forward to getting the other one done,
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 03:41 AM

And you’ll be recovered enough by Christmas to play Santa Clause!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 12:07 PM

If you treat every day like Christmas then you will be doing just fine. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 02:45 PM

If I only had your money. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 03:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 03:26 PM

That’s really good news, Tom. I hope your other knee procedure goes as well as this one.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 05:23 PM

Me too ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/22 10:40 PM

Any more about your procedures Ray? (Shoulder?)
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/22 05:12 AM

I hope those shots are helping Ray !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/22 06:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/22 06:09 PM

Yes, Tom, the shots have helped reduce the pain a lot but it’s only temporary. The doctor said I can only have 3 or 4 per year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/22 09:26 PM

That sounds like the Iovera treatment ; shots to "freeze" the nerves and lasts about three months. It's relatively new around here, and I'm glad my orthopedic surgeon uses it. It sure helped with my knee, and I'm getting it again for my second knee replacement. The only drawback was that one of the shots hurt like Hell for about a minute, then the pain went away. Definitely worth the pain though !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/22 10:51 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/22 12:46 PM

Mornin yard. Get to spend another day at the doctors. Yeah frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/22 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/22 03:44 AM

Good evening Yard. Another day of P/T for my neck, and they were happy to hear about my other knee replacement ; I will do P/T with them shortly after the surgery.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/22 12:04 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/22 03:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/22 03:25 PM

I didn’t know or forgot about your neck Tom. Hope everything goes well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/22 10:08 PM

I have thinning between a few discs which causes some pain. P/T helps to strengthen the muscles affecting the neck ;not a "cure" but it seems to help some. I don't know if I will need a lamenectemy ? in the future, where they actually insert some bone between the discs. I guess time will tell.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/05/22 04:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/05/22 08:52 PM

Hello Ray. smile How are you doing today ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/22 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/22 03:17 PM

I’m doing fine Tom. Hope your neck gets better. I know what it’s like to have a pain in the neck. No, I didn’t mean you, Randy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/22 03:57 PM

Hehe, you read my mind Ray. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/22 05:16 AM

^^^ Short story ! smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/22 10:04 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/22 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
^^^ Short story ! smile smile smile


Oh, a wise guy. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/22 04:50 PM

I feel like I should be getting paid for all this free entertainment I’m providing.

Oh wait, I am. I have received a few “things” from the good dogs here (and yes, am including you and Ray and Tom) smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/22 05:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/22 04:47 AM

Ray, thanks for helping keep Randy in line. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/22 10:20 AM

Good morning Yard. It's a cool one out there this morning.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/22 03:15 PM

Got down into the 40’s here last night.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/22 10:57 PM

Same here Randy, but it's supposed to warm up a little throughout the week, then get cooler again. Fall has definitely arrived.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/22 11:28 PM

I think we have one more day supposed to be up in the higher 70’s, then mid to low 70’s.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:34 AM

Anybody get in on Jerry's latest offering ?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:39 AM

Howdy yard. No new stuff for this broke dog
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:54 AM

Way to rich for my blood. To many other things were actually needed.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:56 AM

Gas went up 30 cents a gallon in one day. Now $3.59 a gallon. Diesel is $4.69
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 10:34 AM

Pretty much the same around here. LET'S GO BRANDON !

Good morning Yard.. I begin about eight days of bachelorhood after the General heads to the Chicago suburbs to visit her mother and sister. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:12 PM

PARTY AT TOM’S HOUSE! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 03:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 08:22 PM

Good afternoon Dawgs. Hope Y’all are doing well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 10:06 PM

I'm thinking about trying to get a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model who can cook well, but I think that's a tall order. smile smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 11:10 PM

Hey guys. Been a tough 3 weeks. On a liquid diet for a month and today makes 3 weeks. Having gastric sleeve surgery next Monday. Already down 40 lbs since August 1st. Wish me luck!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/22 11:10 PM

Tom, having met the General I’d say you better hold up on that idea.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 02:10 AM

You might be right Todd. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 02:20 AM

Yeah I wouldn’t jeopardize a good thing Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 02:21 AM

Best of luck to you Todd. Patty was going to do it but found out a lot of folks have some serious problems down the line after it’s done.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 03:34 AM

You're right about that Randy. MY SIL had that done and she had problems as well ; turned out it didn't do her any good. Best of luck Todd. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 11:46 AM

Good morning Yard. P/T today, then a stop at the grocery store for a few things including their deli fried chicken for supper. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 04:59 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/22 05:01 PM

Todd, best of luck. I hope everything goes well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 04:31 AM

I hope everything is going well for you also Ray. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 04:10 PM

Morning dawgs. Our local grocery told me NO MORE deli Turkey or chicken (she actually said poultry) y til January! Bird flu and all that.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 04:31 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Morning dawgs. Our local grocery told me NO MORE deli Turkey or chicken (she actually said poultry) y til January! Bird flu and all that.

Looks like you’re going to have to go skunk hunting again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 05:30 PM

There goes the prices for Thanksgiving turkeys. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/22 09:16 PM

I’m wondering if there will even be any.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/22 12:08 AM

If not, I guess a big chicken will suffice. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/22 11:22 AM

Good morning Yard. We're about to get hit by a thunderstorm with LOTS of lightning. We sure can use the rain though.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/22 03:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/22 06:01 PM

It passed through here about an hour ago. Just light rain now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/22 07:00 PM

It was quite a storm earlier, but it's gorgeous out there now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/22 02:36 AM

I wonder what the next Yard offering will be. ???
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/22 12:05 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/22 02:12 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/22 03:25 PM

Morning folks. I think Fall is finally upon us.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/22 04:36 AM

Frost warning for Monday and Tuesday night around here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/22 01:42 PM

Argh! 38 last night and 78 today! Wish this crazy weather would make up it’s mind. Oh, morning dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/22 04:11 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/22 06:47 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I have to go out and pick tomatoes today ; they lowered the forecast temps to 29 Monday night and 26 Tuesday night. Gardening season is just about behind us now. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 03:15 AM

They lowered the temps again ; 28 Monday night and Tuesday night 25 degrees. frown
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 06:55 AM

Night dogs
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 06:56 AM

Been a busy cpl weeks. Come back to the end if the sr101 ! Dang !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 11:37 AM

Hopefully Busse will come up with something comparable or even better. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Hopefully Busse will come up with something comparable or even better. wink


What that guy ^^ said. grin

Mornin dawgs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 06:48 PM

Morning everyone
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/22 07:55 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Don't forget that tomorrow Jerry is having a special sale on remaining SR-101 knives. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/22 03:26 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/22 05:50 AM

Night yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/22 12:37 PM

G’morning dogs. Sunny with a high of 57 today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/22 01:41 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/22 03:44 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like our growing season ends tonight : low of 24 degrees tonight and 19 degrees Tuesday night. Saturday back up to 80 degrees ! Crazy Missouri weather !!!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/22 07:06 PM

Afternoon yard!

While it's still pretty mild here I cut the rest of my tomatoes down and hung them inside to ripen. Way too many to just toss away. We haven't had a hard freeze yet.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 11:18 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 11:39 AM

M/B, we picked all of our tomatoes and peppers yesterday ahead of the hard freeze.

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 02:23 PM

Morning Yard!

I'm glad I harvested we had a decent freeze this morning. Now to start cutting up and freezing bell peppers. Then a little range time.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 03:51 PM

Kinda cool outside but I might do some grilling today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 05:32 PM

Medium rare please
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 06:45 PM

They were good! Bacon cheddar burgers. We also had a birdseye sheet meal. Garlic parmisan chicken with green beans cauliflower and potatoes. 450 degree oven for 25 minutes. Lip smacking good!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/22 09:06 PM

Make mine a ribeye. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 02:13 AM

Sorry Tom, don’t really all that much for steak.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 10:19 AM

Good morning Yard. smile It's cold out there this morning !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 02:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 02:15 PM

Howdy dogs. Another bright Sunny cool day on tap.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 11:04 PM

Evening guys. Had surgery on Monday and seem to be healing well. Not a lot of pain at all.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/22 11:23 PM

Good to hear Todd ; I hope you heal quickly.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/22 12:59 AM

Good healing and a happy life Todd.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/22 10:12 AM

Todd, you should celebrate with a new knife. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/22 10:15 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard.. Today begins a warmup for a few days.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/22 05:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/22 05:13 PM

Hope you get better fast, Todd.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 12:11 AM

A good attitude goes a LONG way in healing. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 10:05 AM

Good morning Yard. Today begins three days of summer-like temps. so grilling is in order. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 02:19 PM

Today through Tuesday up into the high 70’s. Then the high 60’s for a few.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 04:01 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 04:14 PM

Rain rain rain. Winters finally here it just skipped fall
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/22 08:51 PM

We could use some rain as we are in an extreme drought condition. We're supposed to get some overnight Sunday through Tuesday, including a possible thunderstorm.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/22 05:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/22 05:22 PM

Up here when the seasons change it gets wet for months straight. All the clothing gear jobsites etc have to be re set up for the monsoon
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/22 07:14 PM

Hey dogs, anything new?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/22 09:27 PM

Jerry should be posting something regarding part 2 of the SR-101 sell-off. ???
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/22 12:11 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. It has been rather quiet around here lately ; I hope everyone is doing alright.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/22 03:05 PM

Just trying to stay out of this crazy Missouri heat! Supposed to be 82 today. cry
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/22 04:40 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 01:10 AM

Well, the weather guessers made their prediction. Sunny and 82. Turned the A/C back on.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 02:59 AM

Windy as all get-out today, and rain / storms moving in tomorrow morning. Great day to surf the web when not storming. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 03:42 AM

I think ee’re supposed to get rain at least on Tuesday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 10:33 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 01:11 PM

Morning Yard!

Chilly start to the day at 29F. Finally, a freeze so rabbits are fair game.

I got up a little early to fix the kid breakfast for her birthday since she is working after school tonight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 04:57 PM

Well tell her happy Birthday from the ole Skunk.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/22 05:23 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/22 03:47 AM

Hello gang ! We finally received some much needed rain today with more coming tomorrow. After my P/T today I let the General take me to an early dinner; I sure am good to her. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/22 05:13 AM

You’re a good man.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/22 02:45 PM

G’mornin dogs. We finally got some rain after about 9 months. Not a lot, but some. OK, it’s only been about 2 months.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/22 04:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/22 08:56 PM

Good afternoon Yard. We were without internet service for a while, so it's good to be back on. I hope everybody is doing well on this chilly and rainy day.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/22 01:16 AM

Welcome back !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/22 03:40 AM

Thanks ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/22 02:40 PM

Mornin dawgs. Bright and sunny with a high of 66.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/22 03:00 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/22 12:23 AM

Good evening Yard. It turned out to be a really nice Fall day and our dogs are loving it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/22 10:45 AM

Good morning Yard. After today, only one more P/T for my neck; then next month will begin new P/T after my other knee replacement. They're getting to know us quite well. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/22 10:56 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/22 01:12 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/22 11:10 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Another pretty Fall day on tap so we will be doing a little shopping today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/22 12:06 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 02:07 AM

Good evening Yard. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 03:36 AM

Evening guys. Been a better week than last week, no hospital this week. I’m down 60 lbs since the first of August and 20 since surgery on 10/17.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 03:43 AM

Todd, that's AWESOME !!! Congrats. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 01:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 01:22 PM

Great news, Todd.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 02:05 PM

Congratulations Todd!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/22 02:06 PM

Church is having a hay ride tonight at 5pm. 74% chance of rain starting at 5pm. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/22 10:10 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like it will be a good day to stay indoors and out of the damp, cool weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/22 06:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/22 09:03 PM

Getting ready for a nice salad and some left over pizza; life is good. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/22 11:40 AM

Good morning Yard. It's foggy out there, glad we don't have to drive anywhere until this afternoon.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/22 03:29 PM

Overcast and high on 67. No wind now, so it isn’t so bad.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/22 04:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/22 11:49 PM

Finished my P/T for my neck today, so no more until after my knee replacement on the 17th. Three weeks to loaf. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/22 01:19 PM

Nov 1st high temp of 75! Crazy. Mornin dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/22 03:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 01:38 AM

Evening Dogs!

We took a quick drive out to Camas on the back roads.

I missed the massive Sandhill Crane Migration. There were a thousand or so here this time last week. But I counted at least 70 Sandhill Cranes. Plenty of Antelope, Mule Deer and a couple Bald Eagles.

The Sandhill Cranes appeared to be family units with adults and this years chicks. The young ones kept flying off and then right back testing their wings for a really long migration.

They are interesting to watch. They are usually paired off and they are prone to dancing around at seemingly random times.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 03:18 AM

Yeah they’re pretty awesome MB. Sounds like Y’all had a nice day. Howls the Missus doing with retirement?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 04:41 AM

Definitely sounds like a nice day M/B. Around here the vultures are heading out and the hawks are moving in. On rare occasions we will see a bald eagle ; there are some nesting pairs around Stockton lake, about 15 miles from us.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 05:48 PM

Morning Yard!

Randy, The wife is enjoying retirement. Way more time to do more stuff. It won't be too long before we are empty nesters and have even more opportunities to travel.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 09:15 PM

Doesn’t seem as if the (former) runt can be that old.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/22 10:11 PM

Retirement is great ! smile We are already planning to travel next year as my legs will be healed and we can enjoy the travel. One of the intended places is the Alamo and surrounding area. I wanted to visit there this year but the knee replacements had priority. I would also like to visit some of the National Parks in the western states.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/22 12:24 PM

Good morning Yard. Today is my pre-op appointment and Iovera treatment for my knee. Afterwards I am going to let the General take me to an early dinner while we are in town. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/22 05:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/22 07:37 PM

Afternoon dogs. Hope everyone is having a really nice day. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/22 11:54 PM

Even8ng Dogs!

As weird as it sounds the runt is legally an adult now. She can vote, buy a rifle and play the lotto.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 02:56 AM

Congrats !!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 02:57 AM

I was about to say send her to get you some beer.. but you guys have funny age rules down there don't ya
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 04:50 AM

M/b, you're making me feel old. My daughter is 50 and my son is 51. frown
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 05:52 AM

Mines 13 smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 05:55 AM

If it makes you feel any better everyone tells me at some point they didnt notice i have this many grey hairs and how im so young in my early 30s to be going grey all shocked like I don't see each new one pop up over the last decade grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 11:39 AM

I wouldn't mind grey hairs as long as they stayed on my head. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 11:40 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/22 02:53 PM

My hair HAS all turned gray and it can all fall out. Doesn’t matter to me.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 12:32 AM

LOL, We had a kid late in life compared to most people.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 02:48 AM

I got my Iovera treatment yesterday at the pre-op appointment, and next week should be the last of the tests before surgery the following week. I will have a "new" knee before you know it. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 02:49 AM

Did anyone else order that new anorexic Battle Mistress that Jerry posted ? I ordered one for myself as a reward for getting my knee done. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 04:01 AM

Way above my My payscale
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 12:16 PM

Good morning Yard. It's cold and damp outside ; a perfect day for Randy to sit and count his money. smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/22 11:22 PM

Yup I wish but also much too broke
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/22 05:00 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/22 08:02 PM

Good afternoon Yard. It's a much nicer day out today so I will spend some time outside with our dogs. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 04:45 AM

Wasn’t a bad today. Highs in the 60’s to the lower 70’s Saturday a high of 49.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 05:01 AM

Snowed here today. Very wet
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 05:02 AM

Looks like dark and wet for the next 8 months now
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 12:41 PM

Good morning Yard. Supposed to be nice this next four days, then it tries to turn into Winter again. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 03:12 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/22 04:30 PM

Morning Yard. Supposed to be in the 60’s and low 70’s and windy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 12:17 AM

We managed to get a few projects done outside today, but I'm really feeling it. After we go vote tomorrow it will be a day of rest for me. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 02:42 PM

More white dustings
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 03:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 04:39 PM

Mornin dawgs. Voted already and hopefully this election will actually do some good.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 06:52 PM

Amen to that ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 07:29 PM

Well! Just put a pot of Chili in the crock for tonight’s peanut brittle makin session.

Some good friends or ours goes to anAssembly of God church ( poor misguided folks grin wink ).

We go out there fairly often and really enjoy the folks and services (we’re Baptist). Anyway their church is in bad shape as it floods about every couple of years. They are wanting to build a new church and are starting fund raisers. It’s gonna take a lot of effort as they only have about 25-30 members, and Patty and I have even started giving part of our tithes to them. But a nicer set of friendly, caring folks you’ll never meet, and they have kinda adopted us Baptists as members of the group.

Wish us luck dogs as this won’t be the last time we will be joining them in their quest.

I guess if Missouri passes the recreational Marijuana Amendment we could bake cookies. grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/22 09:39 PM

Woo now that's neighbourly !!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 01:47 AM

Interesting. Did the Assembly of God stop being Baptist? I went there as a kid and they were part of the Baptist larger congregation in the Ozarks back then.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 03:01 AM

Not sure MB. Around here they are more Pentecostal.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 05:27 AM

I sure hope that the election goes the right way !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 10:58 AM

You and me both Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 11:52 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 03:17 PM

Well, apparently so far so good. Mornin dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 04:32 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 07:19 PM

Afternoon Dogs!

It's been snowing for the past 3 days. A nice heavy wet snow thats melting really fast. Temps aren't too bad. But the next 3 days are going to be chilly. The part time gig could be sporty.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/22 11:03 PM

Freezing and cold here. Light snow but mostly blue skys
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/22 01:52 PM

Morning Dogs!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/22 04:00 PM

Morning. Sunny right now with a high of 73
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/22 05:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/22 06:21 PM

Just told it could snow tomorrow evening and some over the weekend.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/22 08:53 PM

Yes Randy, today is the last nice day for a while. Rain overnight and dropping temperatures could make for some winter like conditions. Glad we got our outside work done. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 01:45 PM

Good ? morning Yard. It's cold and damp outside and looks to stay that way for a while. ;(
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 03:34 PM

Morning dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 05:35 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 05:39 PM

Yesterday I received my small Veterans’ Day gift that I had ordered from the PX it was shipped from Mcquire AFB in New Jersey. Have you been there , Randy?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 07:16 PM

Nope. But I did spend 3 days on an inspection at providence., way back in ‘93. I think it was a coastie base but I just can’t remember for sure. I do remember walking around Brown University (?) around 1am.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/22 08:18 PM

So Ray, what was the gift ??? smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/22 04:38 AM

It definitely feels like winter is here ; 37 degrees right now and tomorrow down to 18 degrees. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/22 03:10 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Snow on the ground in Southeast Missouri (maybe a quarter inch or so) but it did snow. Predicted high today of 42.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/22 04:02 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/22 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
So Ray, what was the gift ??? smile

It was a knife of course. A Benchmade 940 Osborne. I had wanted one for a long time but never picked one up. When I was looking at the PX’s Veteran’s Day sales, I saw it and decided to get it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 02:30 AM

Nice ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 06:28 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 06:29 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 07:33 PM

Yeah that Osborne is a nice blade.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 07:56 PM

The 940 Osbourne is my all time favorite pocket knife.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/22 08:30 PM

Looks good, and I like that it's made in the USA.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 11:53 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 02:42 PM

Mornin dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 04:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 04:18 PM

The Osborne was on sale at the PX for an outstanding price and it came in Army green!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 05:06 PM

Nice one !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
The Osborne was on sale at the PX for an outstanding price and it came in Army green!


Army green! sick wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/22 11:44 PM

smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 05:28 AM

Early tomorrow I have to go visit the cardiologist for an echocardiogram, just to check me before my surgery Thursday. We also received our first snow of the season, but it should melt quickly.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 12:49 PM

Hope everything goes well Tom, both today and on Thursday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 02:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
The Osborne was on sale at the PX for an outstanding price and it came in Army green!


Army green! sick wink

You’re just upset that it doesn’t come in Air Force fuchsia.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 02:48 PM

I hope everything goes well for you Tom
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/22 09:21 PM

Thank you Ray. The nurse showed me the pictures of my heart and it looked good to me. The cardiologist is the one we're waiting to hear from as the nurses are not supposed to tell the patients the results. I'm confident that the test and the surgery will go well. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/22 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
The Osborne was on sale at the PX for an outstanding price and it came in Army green!


Army green! sick wink

You’re just upset that it doesn’t come in Air Force fuchsia.



cry wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/22 10:18 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/22 03:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/22 09:01 PM

We received the good call that I'm cleared for surgery and another call with our arrival time at the hospital. Tomorrow is the big day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 01:34 AM

Best wishes Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 01:52 AM

Thanks Randy. I'm going to take a shower and then hit the sack, as we have to be there early tomorrow and it's a little better than an hour's drive through good deer country.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 03:10 AM

Good luck Tom! Heal quickly!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 01:35 PM

Talking about healing! How are you doing Todd? And good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 05:40 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/22 09:02 PM

Howdy
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/22 01:34 PM

G’mornin Yard. Here’s a shout out that Tom had an easy, successful surgery.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/22 04:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/22 04:30 PM

I second that, Randy.
Posted By: Rasmus

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/22 09:28 AM

Tom, I hope all is well with you!

Haven't checked in in a looooong time, but good to see, at you all are keeping this place alive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/22 01:34 PM

Rasmus, welcome back! G’mornin Dawgs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/22 05:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/22 06:20 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/22 12:02 AM

Good evening Scrap Yard. smile

The surgery went very well on Thursday ands we came home on Friday. I think I might actually be doing better than last time based on what I can do walking around ( with my walker) and getting in and out of bed. The surgeon and physical therapist at the hospital were impressed with my efforts. I hope everyone in the Yard is doing well. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/22 01:47 AM

Pretty much the same here I think. VERY glad to hear you’re doing well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/22 05:23 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/22 05:25 PM

Good to hear that you are doing well, Tom.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/22 07:15 PM

Good Sunday afternoon guys! Glad to hear you’re healing well Tom. I’m doing fine, still having a little trouble adjusting to the new diet and way of eating, but it’s coming along. I have to remind myself to eat slowly and take small bites, but I’ve lost almost 70 lbs since August 1st so it’s working.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/22 05:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/22 05:03 PM

Wow, 70 lbs. You’re doing great.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/22/22 04:08 AM

^^^ For sure !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/22/22 02:38 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/22/22 11:51 PM

Good evening Yard. We're getting ready for my first post-op ribeye dinner. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/22 12:12 AM

Enjoy!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/22 05:27 AM

We did. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/22 04:09 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/22 03:48 AM

Good evening Yard. I had a pretty good day at P/T today ; I managed to do a "heel slide" up to 105 degrees, and that's the most painful exercise they put us through. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/22 04:26 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/22 04:27 PM

I hope everyone has an enjoyable day.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/22 09:30 PM

Beautiful outside here
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/22 09:46 PM

Cool and overcast here, but at least it's not snowing. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/22 01:50 PM

To all you Black Friday shoppers, I wish you success and safety in your quests (you're gonna need both).
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/22 04:10 PM

Trample trample trample THERE ONLY 10 TICKLE ME ELMOS PER LOCATION !! eek eek eek
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/22 06:34 PM

AND ONLY 3 MOON PIES! cry wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 12:50 PM

Good morning Yard. With my newly replaced knee as it is we did not even think about shopping. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 04:51 PM

Wouldn’t think about shopping on Black Friday any time. Hopefully everyone is recovering from Thursday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 06:34 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 06:43 PM

Started doing Black Friday on line several years ago. It is much easier and it feels like Christmas when the packages start arriving.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 08:11 PM

Yeah, on line wouldn’t be bad. But we know a mother/daughter team that starts out every year before daylight!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/22 08:50 PM

If I had you old dogs endless richess I'd be out there just for the competitive sport of it laugh
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 04:41 AM

There IS no competition when you carry a 12 gauge. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 05:42 AM

I guess we need to keep Randy away from the stores ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 02:38 PM

Haha, no danger of us joining the crowd.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 03:58 PM

I can picture him now in the trunk of the car with the keyhole punched out.. sight firmly centered on the moon pie display
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 06:58 PM

Good afternoon, Yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/22 07:03 PM

I went to a Black Friday sale years ago. I was the fifth person to go through the door and rushed to the department I wanted. First person there. The salesman told me the computer board was all sold out. I told him that was the last time I would shop there. Never went back and never went in person to a Black Friday sale again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/22 01:12 AM

Ray, we went through something similar years ago at Walmart ; the Store Manager said they were only sent a few of the items to sell, same as the other stores. After that the store posted signs with how many of the items were available and handed out just enough order slips to folks in line, saving the remaining folks from needlessly waiting in line. It helped quell some of the anger in the store.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/22 02:44 AM

If your not willing to camp for 3 days and get trampled if you hesitate on stiff arming the poor 17 year old kid who has to open the door to save seconds.. you don't deserve it!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/22 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
I can picture him now in the trunk of the car with the keyhole punched out.. sight firmly centered on the moon pie display


Hmmm… Now that’s a thought for next year. Plus I’ll probably be out of fruit roll-ups by then. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/22 06:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/22 06:43 PM

Randy, I’m surprised you haven’t stockpiled a supply of fruit roll-ups.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 12:58 AM

He probably eats them every time he is on the computer ; makes it difficult for Randy to stockpile them. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 01:22 AM

A Box a day keeps the Dr employed!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 01:24 AM

Well I start my prep for a human Popsicle at 9am. Man I hat drinking a gallon of that stuff. And joy of joys it’s supposed to be bad weather Wednesday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 06:09 AM

^^^ colonoscopy ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
^^^ colonoscopy ?


Got it in 1! It’s been about 10 years.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 03:43 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 03:46 PM

Now we’ll find out just what exactly Randy is full of.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 03:47 PM

Morning yard!

We got just enough snow last night that I probably won't see my back yard until spring. That's what I get for living this close to Canada.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning yard!

We got just enough snow last night that I probably won't see my back yard until spring. That's what I get for living this close to Canada.


Yeah, but you have at least some freedom now, unlike all the BS going in in Kolorado. Oh and Idaho might be getting a lot bigger! wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 04:44 PM

LOL, I am really enjoying it here. I wish I could have retired here 20 years ago.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 07:12 PM

Haha, I hear ya. Wish I coulda, woulda retired up there myself. Oh well life here is OK. Besides if I’d have retired up there I wouldn’t be married to Patty, something I can’t even of not being.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/22 08:34 PM

" There are those who DO, and those that coulda, woulda, shoulda ". That's one old advertising quote that I love. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 01:53 AM

Feels so inaccurately stereotypical to say it's a blizzard here. But it's coming in sideways
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 02:59 PM

We had a slight dusting last night but it's gone now.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 04:38 PM

Morning yard!

I need to shovel the drive today. The weatherman predicts between. Zero and 6 inches of snow tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 05:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 09:22 PM

Afternoon bros. Everything came out just fine. Doc removed 10 polyps and even took pics! FACEBOOK at 10! wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/22 09:53 PM

No Randy, just no!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/22 04:12 AM

Get the eye bleach !!! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/22 04:50 AM

Haha! Fooled all of Y’all. I don’t have a farce book account
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/22 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/22 03:41 PM

Randy, glad everything is fine.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/22 10:16 PM

Yes, I guess Randy is the perfect ..... xxxxxxx . smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/22 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Yes, I guess Randy is the perfect ..... xxxxxxx . smile smile smile


Watch it Tom! mad wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/22 04:10 PM

If that's not you on Facebook who has been using your name and pictures on there;)
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/22 07:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/22 08:17 PM

Twoody, I can guarantee it isn’t me. I closed out my Fb account close to a year ago. So there is a Skunk impersonator out there. BEWARE! (He’s probably not as nice as I am) grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 05:55 AM

He says your the fake grin shocked
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 05:57 AM

Jk jk I know there can only be one skunk !!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 12:48 PM

Thank goodness !!! smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 12:51 PM

Good morning Yard. We should be nice to Randy ; he has an anniversary coming up soon. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 12:55 PM

The doctor removed the bandage from my knee yesterday and he is happy with my progress, and a couple of hours later I was in P/T for an hour. He said I am doing extremely well for just two weeks after surgery.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 04:04 PM

Way to go Tom. Keep up the good work.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 04:11 PM

Ref the anniversary. It unfortunately probably won’t be a good one.

Patty is still down and getting worse with her constant 24/7 nausea. ANYTHING she eats or drinks makes it worse.They do seem to have stopped the bad acid reflux with the new meds. But they can’t find a reason for the nausea. Doc wants to try a drug called Marinol, but neither hospital group will allow their Doctors to prescribe it. She’s not doing well physically or mentally what being nauseous whenever she is awake.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 06:10 PM

Sorry to hear that Randy ; please tell her that we are all pulling for her. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 06:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/22 06:29 PM

Randy, prayers sent for Patty. I hope she feels better.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/22 02:38 AM

Thank you guys, So much. It’s hard being on the sidelines as it were, seeing her suffer and not be able to do a thing about it.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/22 05:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/22 05:40 PM

Prayers your way skunk. Hope it gets resolved asap !!!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/22 06:47 PM

Thank you T.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/05/22 03:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/05/22 08:47 PM

An overcast and foggy day out there, perfect for staying indoors. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 03:31 AM

Helped the Assembly of God folks smoke, package and deliver about 40 sides of ribs for their fundraiser. So I guess you could call us Bapticosts! grin
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 03:44 AM

Good on you guys skunk. Howdy everyone smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 05:49 AM

Randy, you forgot about us on the West side smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 06:12 AM

20 bucks a side! Postage NOT included. How many ya up for? I could rent a van just to make the trip worth while (bigger volume) grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 02:56 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. Hope everyone is doing well
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 04:00 PM

Put me down for one hand delivery to vancouver BC on klinks tab !!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 04:00 PM

Westcoast tour 2022/23 ? wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 04:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/22 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Put me down for one hand delivery to vancouver BC on klinks tab !!


DONE! You’ll have ‘em next week.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/22 05:33 AM

What a nice couple of guys ! smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/22 01:00 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/22 07:47 PM

Morning dogs
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/22 03:18 AM

Happy Anniversary Randy and Patti!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/22 03:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/22 04:35 PM

Ray, they did a special just for you!
https://youtu.be/Ox7dQO-7Gss
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/22 10:14 PM

Been a while since I've scrolled through the forum list! Sometimes I forget there's more than this thread !!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 03:27 AM

I received my Busse AFBM today and it is quite a knife.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 05:30 AM

Thank you Todd
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 05:47 AM

Nice one klink .
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 05:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 05:55 PM

Thanks for the video, Randy. I won’t drink that coffee. There is much fraud surrounding the sale of it. There is much more sold than is actually produced.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/22 06:11 PM

I think I will stick with Folger's. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/22 01:12 AM

Haha, I couldn’t resist messin with Ray. Well, I mean I could have resisted but what would be the fun in that. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/22 05:57 AM

Good evening Yard. I'm a little sore from P/T today, but not as bad as Wednesday. The General doctored up a frozen pizza tonight and it was great, much like our favorite place in Joplin. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/22 03:13 PM

You can make some amazing pies if you just play doctor with them some.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/22 07:21 PM

Personally, I like to play Doctor with my in-home chef. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/22 11:29 PM

Please tell me skunk never cooks for you...
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/22 04:32 AM

No, only he General cooks for me. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/22 04:54 AM

Phweeeww wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/22 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
Please tell me skunk never cooks for you...


NO worries there. The ONLY person I am an in home chef to is my WIFE, as in FEMALE!!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/22 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/22 10:24 PM

Good afternoon folks. It's a cold and dreary day around here so just short trips outside with the dogs today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/12/22 03:29 PM

Supposed to be getting another census bureau piece of trash today. I’ve already done it online. Those folks are about on my last nerve, and I only had three! mad
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/12/22 03:44 PM

None of their business!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/12/22 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Twoody88
None of their business!!


YUP! Only two of us live here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/12/22 08:44 PM

They might be wondering about that guy with fairy wings. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/12/22 11:24 PM

Liberace is dead. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/22 02:08 AM

Just watched a cheap, kinda hokey (in parts) movie on YouTube called Prepper. If you watch it, don’t just watch it for entertainment, but for what it says and shows how to survive a breakdown.

https://youtu.be/EHkkwCjQzsc
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/22 04:31 AM

Worried about something Randy ??? smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/22 01:56 PM

Good morning Yard. We received so much rain last night that it looks like we have a new pond out there.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/22 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Worried about something Randy ??? smile


Yes, of course, but not too much (yet).
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/22 04:55 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 08:08 AM

Good night where I'm at
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 08:10 AM

Good luck to any of you going for the last hurrah of sr-101!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 11:24 AM

Good morning Yard. T-88 is right ............ last chance for SR-101 goodies. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 05:35 PM

Morning yard
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 05:36 PM

I regret not picking up one of the trailing points ! No regrets speaking of my regrets LOL I'll snag one from the xchange one day I'm sure. Any of you snag em and how ya like it ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 06:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/22 06:36 PM

Howdy Ray. How's the ol bones today
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 02:11 AM

Evening guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 03:02 AM

Good evening Yard. I hope everyone is doing well today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 05:21 AM

Howdy Dawgs. I as well hope everyone has a good day and and an even better tomorrow. I know at least one Dog will wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 03:03 PM

Yes, I have another session of P/T today but look forward to a nice dinner and relaxing. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 05:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 05:18 PM

Bones aren’t too bad. Pain is much less since I received the shots.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 05:36 PM

Hope things work out nicely for You and Tom Ray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 06:19 PM

Ray and I will just keep on keeping on. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/22 06:49 PM

Y’all are the energizer Dawgs!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/22 02:31 AM

Talked to our favorite Supersquirrel via email the last couple days. He’s hangin in there, but has some health problems that are working on him. He still works for the libtards (not his fault, he’s one of us still). Has two in collage and two still in High school, so he still has a few more years to work. He asked about “the dawgs” and wanted to know if I still talk to that ex-Marine wink. He said sf45 has retired and moved to Utah and that they stay in touch.

I sure do miss DT, but with all he has going on it’s difficult for him to hang out the way he would like to, so he concentrates on what he can do. So say a prayer for him dogs as I know he would really appreciate it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/22 03:22 AM

Tell Josh I said "howdy", and I hope things get better for him. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/22 01:07 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry has a mini-ganza tonight for some of those custom shop knives. Good luck to those trying for them.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/22 03:29 PM

Morning dogs. Glad to hear your managing ray, hope DT feels better
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/22 03:56 PM

Morning guys! Hope y’all are doing well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 12:28 AM

Same for you Todd.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 03:34 AM

Hanging in there Todd. Hope all the dogs are doing well.

And remember, over the upcoming Holidays if you “indulge” in liquid entertainment, PLEASE be moderate. We’d like to keep all Y’all around a while longer.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 05:14 AM

Amen to that !!! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 04:29 PM

Well, the Assembly of God church (along with the invaluable help of us Bapticosts, smoked and sold 52 sides of baby back ribs yesterday! The 1021 made a very favorable impression on the poor Pentecost .

He was supposed to have a couple helpers, but the guy’s wife got rushed to the ER by ambulance. Turns out she did not have a heart attack. There was a small blockage that did something. They changed up her meds and cleared her to go home. Of course this was AFTER the Bapticosts saved the day. grin wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 05:45 PM

Say hello to Joshua for me also. I would like to get in on that miniganza but I know Skunk will be there flashing his Platinum credit card and there won’t be anything left for the rest of us.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 05:58 PM

No worries Ray. They are making me up with a special batch of all them with ivory and platinum handles, grin So you dogs don’t need to be afraid of some unsavory dog grabbing everything up.

Oh boy, I am now back on Fb. I will be posting on ACTUAL common sense ideas instead of governmental and liberal misinformation. I am Skunk Hunter (to hide my true identity from folks I don’t like. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 09:57 PM

I changed my mind. After seeing some of the idiotic posts that just showed up by themselves I deleted my new account. It’s just not worth it to me.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/22 10:40 PM

I don't do F/B, and have only replied to someone else's link to me.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 12:56 PM

Good morning Yard. We're going shopping later for some last minute supplies ahead of the insanely cold weather later this week.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 01:58 PM

They’re saying high of 17 one low of 6 one day for us.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 02:47 PM

They are predicting temps as low as 4 below zero and will chills of - 20. (:
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 04:05 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 04:08 PM

I dropped Facebook, twitter and instagram years ago because of their invasive policies. Haven’t missed them.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 06:42 PM

Hi Ray. Get enough snow lately ? Go easy on your wife, maybe even get her a new snow shovel for Christmas. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/22 08:38 PM

Yeah I dropped Fb last year or earlier this year. Thought I would make a new account and not use my real name. That way I could tell the mindless Sheeple the truth instead of the mindless drivel the lib a tards are always spouting off as truth. But idiotic stupid crazy stuff started to immediately show up un solicited, so I’m gone from there never to return unless they get some moral values which ain’t gonna happen.

Rant off
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 12:36 PM

Good morning Yard. Enjoy the "warm" weather while you can ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 03:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 03:57 PM

Not much snow here yet but they forecast a big storm is coming. I gave her a big, large capacity snow shovel for her birthday but she hasn’t used it yet
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 10:13 PM

How rude eh
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 10:21 PM

Not rude, just waiting for the right snowfall I'm sure. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/22 11:34 PM

If I got a new golf club I'd forsure take a few practice swings in the backyard before I got to play the "right course" wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 01:22 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope that everyone is getting ready for that frigid cold blast !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 03:36 PM

We got about a foot of snow lasstnight and it's minus 10 !!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 05:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 05:14 PM

I was thinking about her welfare. With a larger shovel, she could finish quickly and not be out in the cold as long.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 10:41 PM

Man you truly are a gift that keeps on giving Ray !
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 10:42 PM

We got over a foot of snow in areas. Got to stretch out the old front legs and blast around in 4x4 this morning
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/22 11:47 PM

Thursday will drop to -7 degrees overnight with wind chills as low as -35 degrees. After P/T tomorrow we don't plan on going anywhere !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 03:44 AM

Gonna get cold here as well. But we haven’t gone anywhere since Sunday (Patty went to church). I’ve caught this creeping crud going around. But the good news is I only hacked up one lung.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 03:59 AM

Stay warm and take care of yourself Randy. wink
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 04:09 PM

Morning dog
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 04:30 PM

Morning dogs. Hope everyone stays safe during this severe weather coming at us.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 05:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/22 06:37 PM

Howdy Ray smile Looks like the next week will be a great time to stay inside, all warm and cozy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/22 11:30 AM

Well, the cold blast is starting to blow in right now, strong winds with snow to follow. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/22 04:13 PM

Not bad here yet. 41 degrees with a high of 43. Tonight flurries and a low of -2 and tomorrow flurries and a high of 13. High winds expected as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/22 05:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/22 11:11 PM

Hi Ray. I hope you are staying warm today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 01:20 AM

Right now, 7 degrees with brisk winds and snow. Low of 2-4 below.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 03:15 AM

-11 frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 03:53 AM

We just came inside after giving the dogs some time out to do their business; it's COLD out there !!!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 09:53 AM

Brrrrrr!!!!!!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 12:36 PM

-6 degrees raw temp. with a -25 degree wind chill. This is some dangerously cold weather we're having !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 12:37 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope everyone is doing OK with this crazy cold weather.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 03:46 PM

-3 last night. Wind chill of -21. These old dog bones is aching I’ll tell ya. Todays high of 11 and low tonight of 8.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 06:22 PM

We're getting the first few of whats supposed to be 36 hours of frozen rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/22 09:24 PM

T-88, I hope that rain freezing doesn't take down the power lines in your area. Frozen water lines are another thing to worry about.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/22 01:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/22 01:53 PM

6° Fahrenheit here this morning. But no snow. It rained very hard yesterday and temp was 51°
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/22 03:51 PM

Crazy weather there Ray.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/22 07:53 PM

It's crazy. Like a river ontop of an ice rink. People are nuts trying to drive. I've been watching people kill their diffs all morning
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/22 09:13 PM

A couple of more days like this, then later back to the fifties. Crazy Missouri weather !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 05:00 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 07:00 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 07:01 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 09:04 PM

Merry Xmas yard !!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 09:54 PM

Hope everyone had a good day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/22 10:11 PM

So far, so good. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. One more cold day and night, then the warmup begins. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 04:19 PM

Nice and warm here again. And by that I mean the water is all liquid
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 04:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 05:06 PM

Liquid water is nice. Unless it should be solid.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 06:08 PM

Na this waters definitely supposed to be falling AND STAYING in liquid form !!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/22 10:33 PM

The wind really makes this a deep penetrating cold, thus just a short time outside with the dogs.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/22 01:38 PM

Barr keep the dogs warm today !!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/22 03:35 PM

High of 30 today and mildly windy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/22 06:24 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/22 09:03 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. Loving this warmup already ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/22 01:01 AM

Yup, ready for some 40s temps.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/22 06:42 AM

It's 40 degrees right now at 12:40 a.m. Supposed to hit 54 degrees during the day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/22 11:56 AM

Good morning Yard. Warmer but with strong winds today, and a warm New Year's Eve ahead. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/22 03:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/22 08:42 PM

Looks like more Baby Back Rib smokin goin on tomorrow. The pay stinks, but being able to sample the wares for quality control will just have to do, The cheap skates. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/22 12:48 AM

You think OUR government is bad… This is supposedly true. Canada has just banned the Butt master “zip gun”. Only one ever made and it’s a .22 ! Fake news, or reality?

Well it does exist. But HOW did it make it on Canada’s banned gun list?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/22 03:43 AM

I guess they have so much cold weather up there that it makes them stay indoors and come up with some strange ideas. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/22 04:16 AM

It was designed in the ‘90s by a guy down in Florida!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/22 01:18 AM

I guess we can credit "Florida Man" for a LOT of things. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/22 11:47 AM

Good morning Yard. Some running around to do today; six week follow-up with the surgeon, lunch at Arby's, then another session of P/T. At least the weather is cooperating. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/22 11:50 PM

Another 80 sides of Baby Back Ribs smoked and sold! All told in 3 separate cookings we did 235 sides. They’re trying to get up enough funds ($10K) to pour the foundation for their new church. They told I’d that with fundraisers plus donations this will get them to just at 6K. Not to shabby for a small rural church with 25 members.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/22 12:22 PM

Not shabby at all, especially for folks with lots of money like YOU Randy. smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/22 02:40 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/22 02:44 PM

After you were finished “sampling “ I’m surprised there was anything left to sell!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/22 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
After you were finished “sampling “ I’m surprised there was anything left to sell!


Ha ha, I didn’t sample any of this last batch. I had homemade chicken pot pie and chocolate cake with caramel flavored icing instead. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/22 09:51 PM

^^^ Real diet food. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 08:52 AM

Happy New Year’s to all you guys!!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 12:11 PM

Right back at you Todd. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 03:35 PM

Happy New Year Dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 04:18 PM

Good morning, Yard. Happy New Year!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 08:30 PM

Happy new year
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/23 11:03 PM

2023 started off good; temps in the low 60's today. Life is good. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/23 12:08 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/23 04:53 PM

Howdy dawgs. 363 more to go. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/23 07:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/23 10:42 PM

Hello Ray, how are you doing today ?
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/23 04:55 AM

Evening guys. Glad to have a warm couple of days here. I’m already sick of winter.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/23 05:03 AM

I hear that ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/23 05:28 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/23 05:30 PM

Not too Tom. Having fun playing with my new grinder and espresso machine.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/23 11:43 PM

I don't think I have ever had coffee from real freshly ground beans, sounds really good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/23 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I don't think I have ever had coffee from real freshly ground beans, sounds really good.


I have, in Japan (Jamaican Blue Mountain) and in Hawaii (Kona). They, I thought were real good.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/23 03:28 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/23 03:37 PM

There are many coffee varieties and they all taste differently. At the moment I have 6 varieties in my freezer.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/23 06:55 PM

I have Folgers, Yuban, and a store variety Columbian.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/23 01:55 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope everyone is doing well today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/23 02:33 PM

Still kickin.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/23 10:51 PM

That's the way I feel after P/T today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/23 02:03 AM

Well I just had a shock today. I’ve been feeling kinda blah for a bit and I’ve started getting thirsty a lot and well you know! Getting rid of the water.

I decided to check my blood sugar as I haven’t in a while frown as it has Ben running in the 130’s mainly. It was 449! Gonna watch it real close for a few days and then make an appointment with my endocrinologist if it doesn’t settle back down.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/23 07:15 AM

Keep on top of it Randy, we want to keep you around for a while. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/23 01:46 PM

Good morning Yard. Supposed to rain on and off today so I think I will spend a good part of the day in my man cave. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/23 02:24 PM

Rain here today as well with a high of 49 and a high tomorrow of 45.

I’m gonna try Tom. It’s possible I didn’t take my morning meds yesterday. This morning it was 285.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/23 04:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 03:03 AM

Good evening Yard. smile Nice to relax and have an easy day.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 05:14 AM

Howdy yard !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 03:48 PM

Howdy Ho T-88 and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 04:24 PM

G’mornin Sir Thomas. I hope all the dogs are having a nice day.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 05:08 PM

Howdy howdy howdy. Things are finally warm up here again smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 07:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 09:42 PM

Afternoon Yard!

It's kinda warm and snowing. Odd but true.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 10:33 PM

Anyone ever play with any h&b forge tomahawks ?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/23 11:05 PM

Not me, but I have one made by Justin Gingrich that I really like. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 03:13 PM

Morning Yard!

Any word on what the new steel will be?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 03:47 PM

Not that I know for sure, but there has been a lot of buzz about 3V and Magnacut. NNathan Carothers does a great job with his "Delta 3V" and heat treat protocol, and I'm sure Jerry will pick a good one. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 05:05 PM

Yup, “The Brothers” seem to be really on top of heat treating.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Yup, “The Brothers” seem to be really on top of heat treating.



Oh and the answer of “What’s the riddle of steel”, HEAT TREATMENT!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 05:57 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 07:50 PM

I quoted myself. DOH!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/23 10:07 PM

I think I'm going to build a chicken coop and pick up a couple egg layers this year. I was about to do it last year and didn't. I kinda regret that decision now.

I bet I make one of the ugliest coops ever wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 02:42 AM

MB, it don’t gotta be purdy, just functional. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 05:06 AM

M/B, I don't know about your area, but around here you need the coop to be "critter proof'. With all the coyotes, foxes, racoons, stray dogs, and hawks the birds have it pretty tough to survive otherwise..
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 02:39 PM

The eagles , coyotes, hawks and bears wreaked havoc in my chickens lives. Ended up building what looked like the poultry auschwitz for them. Fully caged and electrified
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 05:38 PM

I'm going to have to keep an overhead cover/fencing over the pen area. We have way too many Bald and Golden eagles to not. Racoons will throw a hurting on a coop if they can get in..

Plus I'll have to fence the dogs out until they can get used to the chickens.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 06:28 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 07:33 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 07:37 PM

M/B, if you're only planning on a few chickens I think I would use "hardware cloth" a.k.a. welded wire for the coop. Stronger than chicken wire , it would make a pretty secure small coop, or movable "chicken tractor". wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/23 07:54 PM

I doubt we will ever have more than 6 chickens. I have heard about using hardware cloth for the vents as it is mostly raccoon proof. I'm debating an A frame type coop. The nesting boxes will be a concern as well as cleanout. I'm thinking one wall on hinges for cleanout.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 03:59 AM

Depending on the size of the coop, a hinged cutout with perhaps barrel bolt latches would be secure as well as handy for egg collection and cleanout.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 11:37 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like another nice day today with temps in the 60's. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 04:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 04:48 PM

MB, Anne of all Trades on YouTube has a good design for a coop.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 09:30 PM

Afternoon dogs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/23 11:26 PM

Hello Dogs ! smile I hope everyone is having a good day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/23 03:32 AM

Supposed to have Thunderboomers here over night and tomorrow. Temps are gonna drop as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/23 04:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/23 10:48 PM

Brrr. It’s 4:45 and 39 degrees and 16mph winds. Low tonight of 31. High tomorrow of 39 and low of 24.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/23 10:48 PM

Good evening Yard. Woke up to snow covering the ground and still falling, but it has mostly melted away due to warm ground temps. Cold for today and tomorrow, then back to nice temps. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/23 01:29 AM

Brr I've had enough of that stuff
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/23 02:11 AM

Evening guys. Hope everyone is doing ok.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/23 04:35 AM

We're doing pretty well right here : how's things in N/C ? Any line on the idiots who shot up the power stations ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/23 06:01 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 02:45 AM

The Friday the 13th jinx is REAL ! Early this morning I took the dogs for a walk with me to the mailbox ... 125 yards from our house. We were almost back when my legs gave out on me, and I collapsed at the top of the steps. After a couple of minutes I struggled to get up and let the dogs in followed by me. I collapsed again between the utility room and kitchen. I called out to the General and she helped me back up and back to bed. I really strained my shoulder but otherwise I'm OK. I sure don't want to do that again!
I hope everyone else had a better day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 03:53 AM

Holy smoke Tom. Any idea what caused the collapse?

As for me, I’ll be seeing my endocrinologist Tuesday 4 months early. But on a good note, my Family Dr put me on Celebrex as the Tylenol or Aleve just wasn’t cuttin it. After just one capsule, I can feel the Back ache but it’s not even an irrritation. IT’S GREAT! I can take one twice a day as needed.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 12:56 PM

Good to hear that the Celebrex is working for you. Years ago after the General had back surgery and after some healing time her doctor put her on Celebrex and it helped her quite a bit. As for me, I think I'm just weak from not being able to do much walking for so long. But I'm getting better ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 12:57 PM

Good morning Yard. Anyone go for Jerry's Ganza yesterday ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good to hear that the Celebrex is working for you. Years ago after the General had back surgery and after some healing time her doctor put her on Celebrex and it helped her quite a bit. As for me, I think I'm just weak from not being able to do much walking for so long. But I'm getting better ! smile


Good to hear Tom. I’ve always known Marines were weak wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 06:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 06:08 PM

Glad to hear you’re alright now, Tom. Scary situation.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 11:19 PM

Thanks guys. It WAS a scary situation, as it was before daylight and cold and the General was sleeping. It was like when marathon runners collapse when their legs give out on them after a race. My shoulder is really sore from struggling to get up, but otherwise not too bad.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/23 11:25 PM

Are you SURE it was because of the surgeries and not something else? You should maybe talk to someone about it. Some things we shouldn’t blow off to quickly.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/23 01:09 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/23 04:56 PM

Take care of yourselves you old dogs!!!!!!!!.. hang in there.. CBD and THC will be legal soon hopefully and you can get the same pain relief and anti inflammatory without having to get it in a chemical pill that's made some dink rich 😀
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/23 04:57 PM

No ganzas for me im actually downsizing my collection and have it to what I feel Is a reasonable number lol. A cpl centimental ones and then just user goodness
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/23 08:37 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/23 11:38 PM

G’evnin Dawgs. Hope everyone is havin a good day
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/23 12:04 PM

Good morning Yard. Other than a few possible sprinkles it will be a nice day in the 60's. We might make a quick run to the store, so I will let the General buy me some lunch. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/23 06:30 PM

Don’t overwork your legs Tom. I know it takes longer to fully recover than we usually expect. Err on the side of caution.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/23 07:30 PM

Believe me, I'm being careful !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 05:50 PM

Hope all my fellow Dawgs are doing well this fine 65 degree sunny day.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 06:02 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 07:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 07:17 PM

Nice mild day here also. 46°F
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 07:45 PM

Loving the sunshine and warm temps. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/23 11:55 PM

Yup, but they’re saying possible storms here tomorrow. But on a brighter note, Scientists diverted lightening in Switzerland with a rapid pulse laser!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 02:55 AM

That's SOME laser!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 03:30 AM

Let’s just always hope they’ve always got good aim.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 03:52 AM

Evening guys. I haven’t been around much lately, hopefully I can get back in the groove soon.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 04:06 AM

Hey Todd. How’s sunny NC?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 02:45 PM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 04:03 PM

Good rainy day dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 04:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/23 11:31 PM

Well, next week I begin another round of P/T, which I can definitely use.

Anyone going for Jerry's Custom Shop knives tonight?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/23 03:55 PM

Beautiful things..but not my cup of tea.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/23 06:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/23 04:36 AM

Good evening folks. A cold and windy day today, so I spent some time in my man cave ; time well spent. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/23 01:05 PM

Good morning Yard. I wonder when we will find out when the replacement for the SR-101 steel will be announced. It would be sweet to announce it with a special Scrap Yard price. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 12:01 AM

Evening Yard,

The wife and kid are out tonight doing a ladies canvas painting night at church. I'm solo for the night. I'm to lazy to cook and am debating the merits of pizza or Chinese takeout. It's a small town so both are a gamble.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 01:20 AM

I hear ya MB. We just finished smokin another 108 slabs of baby back ribs. In 4 different sessions now we’ve done 340 slabs. I am tired of eatin ribs, at least for a while. BUT at least they (we were helping s different denomination) with their fundraising. They’re wanting to build a new church out of the flood plane. And yes, it has flooded a few times and isn’t really in that good a shape. They have already had to replace the floor joists and the floor twice.

So with the rib and peanut brittle fundraisers alone with donations they have raised enough Money since November to do the concrete slab foundation (10K). Not bad for an old country church with less than 20 actual members.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 03:04 AM

That's pretty impressive Fundraising. And a whole lot of ribs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 04:33 AM

Those ribs sure sound tasty ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 04:46 AM

Oh man they are delicious! One of the members has an Old Hickory Pits professional smoker. They are actually made less than an hour from here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 01:48 PM

If I lived that close to them I would have one myself ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 01:50 PM

Good morning Yard. It's a frosty one out there ; I had to scrape my truck windshield in order to drive down to my mailbox to send off a bill. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
If I lived that close to them I would have one myself ! smile


I think their cheapest model starts around 3 grand.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 06:02 PM

This is the commercial version he has. He said a new one, depending, 6-7 grand. (He used to own a restaurant).

https://www.olehickorypits.com/product/convecture-tri-oven/
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/23 06:08 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 04:00 AM

Good evening Dawgs
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 04:15 AM

Well, I guess I wouldn't have one of those smokers after all ; I don't have YOUR money Randy. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 05:30 AM

Haha. Tom! I don’t have my money either!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 11:40 AM

Good morning Yard. I'm still wondering about the next steel to be used by Scrap Yard Knife Company. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 03:16 PM

Well we should be hearing something soon.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 05:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/23 10:32 PM

Howdy Ray. I hope you're doing well today. We just took a stroll around our garden area and it felt good to stretch the legs a little.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 12:11 AM

My life just got easier in regards to building a chicken coop. I had forgotten the people who owned the property had a big doghouse sitting behind one of the sheds. I just need to line the floor, add a nesting box to one end , add a roost and a solid door add some ventilation and I have a coop big enough for 3 or 4 chickens.

That's going to make it way more reasonable to start raising egg layers.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 01:59 AM

Good for you M/B. smile I would like to see a picture of it once you are done.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 02:48 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good for you M/B. smile I would like to see a picture of it once you are done.

Yeah, pics would be great.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 01:14 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like we're in for a few inches of snow tomorrow into Wednesday. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 07:54 PM

Not sure when they say ours should start. Probably later on the same day as Tom, or the next day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/23 11:22 PM

Along and South of I-44 is supposed to get more, with spots in Arkansas possibly up to 10 inches. I think my legs may be too weak to shovel, so I guess the General will have to do it. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/23 12:03 AM

I bet you could get Ray to hire his wife out for snow removal. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/23 12:04 AM

They’re saying Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for here. We are in the 3-6 inch belt. We will see.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/23 04:59 AM

Ray is a good teacher ~! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/23 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/23 07:45 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 02:56 AM

Well Dawgs, it’s snowin like the dickens in Southeast Missouri. We may just get that 3-6 inches of snow they were predicting.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 03:28 AM

Yes, we already have about 1/2" and it's still snowing like crazy. I hope the forecasters are right about only 3" for our area. I have P/T tomorrow if it doesn't get too bad.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 04:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 04:21 PM

We were supposed to get snow but it didn’t happen. Very little snow this year. My wife’s shoveling skills are getting rusty.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 07:36 PM

It's snowing here. The forecast says it's not but its been snowing for an hour or so. We are supposed to get snow through Sunday. In weatherman fashion anywhere from less than an inch to 10 inches of snow by Sunday night.

LOL pretty typical here. I will say we need a bunch more. I have never seen Jackson Lake so low and most of the higher elevation reservoirs that feed the Snake river are very low. We have a decent snowpack but a 200% snowpack would be better.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/23 11:18 PM

I hope you get all the snow you want M/B, but please keep it to your area. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/23 04:05 AM

LoL !! Agreed.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/23 12:25 PM

Good morning Yard. We were lucky and only received 2" of snow making it easy to get to P/T.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/23 02:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/23 09:44 PM

A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY goes out to Mrs. Skunkhunter; we missed it yesterday. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/23 12:17 AM

Best wishes !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/23 12:04 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/23 05:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/23 05:46 PM

Happy birthday, Mrs Skunkhunter
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 03:38 AM

It doesn't look like it was a very happy birthday looking at Randy's other post. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 12:22 PM

Good morning Yard. Another half-decent day on tap today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 06:02 PM

Good afternoon,Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 06:13 PM

Well, I have come down with Covid. Feel lousy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Well, I have come down with Covid. Feel lousy.


OH NO!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/23 09:59 PM

Take good care of yourself Ray, I hope you bounce back soon. My brother and SIL got it AGAIN, and feel lousy. Grandkids are great carriers of diseases.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/23 12:38 AM

Evening Dogs!

Hopefully Patti and Ray heal quickly.

Snowy week so far and it's still coming down. It's not bad but it's going toget chilly. -10 tommorow and -16 Monday and more of the same most of the week. At least I can sit by a fireplace for the next couple of days.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/23 04:01 AM

Make the most of it M/B smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/23 03:59 PM

So far so good. Its 1 degree and windy outside. I have a cup of coffee and I'm sitting in front of a fireplace. The most I have to do is walk to church and back.

I'll probably watch some old movies, read a bit and try to decided on what to have for dinner. It will be tough but it'll perservere.

The worst case scenario is puttering around in the man cave tidying things up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/23 10:29 PM

Sounds like you're on top of things M/B. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/23 01:28 PM

Good morning Yard. It's a raw day out there today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/23 02:23 PM

Good morning Yard.

It's a brisk -21 F this morning. Coffee is brewing. I don't really want to leave the house but I told a friend I would go to Twin Falls with him to pick up a back glass for a project vehicle of his.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/23 04:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/23 09:58 PM

Howdy folks. M/B, I think I would re-consider that trip unless REALLY necessary !
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/23 11:36 PM

Evening gents. Thought I’d drop in and try to catch up.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 12:36 AM

Howdy everyone
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 04:51 AM

I'm glad to see more folks showing up here . smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 01:27 PM

Believe it or not, with low humidity and if there isn’t any wind those temps are a lot more tolerable than you would think.

Oh G’morning dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 01:30 PM

Good morning Yard. Randy, you're right about the humidity and temps. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 03:55 PM

It's brisk again today. -20 this morning and it's warmed up to -13.

Randy is correct. If the humidity is low and you don't have a bunch of exposed skin it's not too uncomfortable for short periods of time. Unless it's windy.

I just wore a hoodie yesterday but took a coat and gloves in case we needed to be outside for a while.

When it's this cold I worry more about my feet getting cold, next is my hands and ears. If I am active a thermal underwear shirt and a hoodie keeps me warm. A coat just makes me sweat. If I'm not active I put a coat on over that and stay pretty toasty.

Thick wool socks and insulated boots are the key to staying warm standing on ice and snow. Plus aa a general rule a good hat and the colder it gets the stupider the hat looks. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/23 05:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 12:19 AM

Chilly evening here in Southern Ohio but still got a 7mi cross country run in with a buddy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 10:47 AM

Good morning Yard. I got an early start today thanks to the dogs needing to go out, but I plan on at least a couple more hours of sleep before I go for P/T today.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 11:55 AM

Morning. Had a moment of weakness and ordered a Spyderco Manix XL in CRUWEAR
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 04:12 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 06:00 PM

Afternoon Dawgs. Hope everyone is doing well on this cold and ice covered day.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/23 10:14 PM

Morning Dogs!

Skunk hopefully your beautiful bride is healing well and your taking care of yourself.

The cold got the best of me and froze the pipes in my laundry room. I was able to blow some warm air into the weird crawlspace under it and get it thawed out after a few hours.

That's a first for that in this house.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 01:27 AM

Busy day here but a good one. Picked up my new acog and my Work Tuff Gear Kodiak came. Very interesting knife looking forward to testing it
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 02:56 AM

Glad to hear things worked out for you M/B. I forgot, what part of the country are you in ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 03:25 AM

Oh man, that stinks MB. But it sounds like it wasn’t to awful to get taken care of.

Patty is doing well. She was up several hours today, ate lunch and supper in the main room and managed to walk 82 feet (with the walker of course) after her physical therapy. She still won’t let me out of the house though after MY fall into the concrete steps and sidewalk. Fortunately I have enough padding that all I got was a very bruised back, this time. She said there will nit be a next time. I can’t come out until the walkway and streets are clear.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 03:26 AM

Oh man! I LOVE that Penetrator tip on the new Swamp Rat Bog Runner!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:03 AM

Whaa
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:07 AM

Nice thanks for the heads up. I got no Notifications for some reason
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:07 AM

Or should I say noticed no notification lol
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:45 AM

Klink,

After I retired, we moved to Idaho. A little further West and North. It was a good move.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 11:48 AM

Thanks M/B, I wasn't sure. Are you ready for part of Washington to be annexed to Idaho ? smile I know that it's supposed to be beautiful there but you have to accept the Winter season, and it helps if you have the right toys, i.e. 4 wheel drive vehicles, snowmobile, and appropriate "hardware" to take care of any bears or mountain lions. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 02:24 PM

Mornin dogs. Today begins day 3 of my captivity. Now I know why Zoo animals suffer from mental disorders.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:33 PM

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 04:35 PM

Been a while took me a min to rember how to post images. Took a nice stroll through the snowy forrest the other day
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/23 07:50 PM

Looks like a great place for a nice peaceful stroll.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/23 02:57 AM

Oh man, I’d love that.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/23 05:10 AM

I will be glad when I am fully up to snuff and can walk on down to my pond. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/23 02:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/23 10:22 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. I had another good workout at P/T today and I'm kind of feeling it now. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/23 12:25 AM

Patty let me out of prison today. Got to spend it with her in the nursing home. And the icing on the cake was I got two free meals too! Well they’re not free, but you know…
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/23 03:36 AM

Glad to hear that things are getting better for the two of you. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/23 04:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/23 10:02 PM

Howdy folks ! I hope everyone is doing well today. Warmer but with lots of wind here.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/23 04:18 AM

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/23 02:47 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/23 04:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/23 08:35 PM

Afternoon dogs. Hope all is well with you on this 56 degree day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/23 11:21 PM

Really nice around here as well. I got my 100 yard walk done and then we decided on which seeds to order for our garden. We're already getting the urge to start the garden. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 03:26 PM

Morning Yard!

Anyone get the new blade from the Swamp?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 07:10 PM

I ordered one. smile Next thing is to try for a 10" bladed version.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 08:18 PM

I wanted one But I'm trying to be responsible and work on food production on my property this year. Adding chickens and several more fruit trees to the mix. Not a single one of my berry bushes grew last year so I may try that again. Mormon apricots, A Bing cherry and probably 2 apple trees if I can get two types that I like that will cross-pollinate.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 09:11 PM

Sounds like you are trying to be a Johnny Appleseed, a master at animal husbandry and a master Gardner all in one! Way to go.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/23 11:40 PM

LOL,

Not quite More of a making my small property work for me. Some fruits, veggies and protein for cheap. We canned and froze a surprising amount from our little garden year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/23 11:01 AM

Great prepping M/B. wink A lot of folks are doing the same thing, concerned about the near future, plus it gives a feeling of more independence. Well done !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/23 11:02 AM

I forgot to add .... good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/23 02:49 PM

G’mornin on this mild rainy day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/23 04:37 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/23 09:21 PM

Well, we get to watch Brandon give his SOU speech tonight and hear more of his lies. The analysis later is always fun to listen to. debunking all the B/S he said. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 01:45 AM

I missed it. I'll have to check out the blooper real.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 12:52 PM

No big surprises, same old Brandon B/S. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 12:54 PM

Good morning Yard. One last (hopefully) trip to the surgeon for a follow up and then back to P/T.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 02:25 PM

Gotta love that grind klink !!! Stay motivated and you'll succeed !!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 02:58 PM

Yup watched the SOU. Just enough truth to make the lies believable to those who don’t think for themselves.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 02:58 PM

Oh and good morning on this cool rainy day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 05:42 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/23 10:01 PM

Howdy folks. After the trip to the Doc and then back to P/T, I'm ready for a nap ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/23 06:47 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/23 07:26 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/23 06:03 PM

Good afternoon,Yard.
Posted By: Hamish

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/23 11:50 PM

Good day, yard. Chopping firewood with the 1111.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/23 02:29 AM

Howdy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/23 03:54 AM

Good evening Yard. Had a good workout at P/T and then took the General for an early dinner at one of the local eateries. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/23 02:13 PM

Patty has a blood clot. Took her to the hospital. They upped her meds and prescribed another to hopefully dissolve it and sent her back to the nursing home.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/23 08:41 PM

We all wish her the best Randy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/23 10:19 PM

Thanks Tom, guys.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/23 04:13 PM

Good morning, Yard. Prayers sent for Patty. I hope she gets well quickly.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/23 10:19 PM

Howdy folks. smile Watching western movies until the Super Bowl kickoff.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/23 04:12 AM

Well, the Chiefs won what turned out to be an excellent football game. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/23 05:16 PM

Howdy dawgs, another (hopefully) boring day at the nursing home.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/23 06:22 PM

Good afternoon,Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/23 09:55 PM

Just talked to the nursing home Doc. Since Patty is on a Blood Thinner (actually an anticoagulant, Xarelto) and still thre2 a clot, he is going to change it to Eliquis. We will see how it goes.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/23 10:28 PM

Best of luck with that.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 12:22 AM

Evening Dogs!

Hopefully the new meds work for Patty. You're both in our prayers.

I'm waiting for the runt to get out of a job interview. She is applying to work a part time gig with me.

We'll have to see how this one goes.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 01:02 AM

WORKING WITH/FOR DAD! I don’t know who to feel more sorry for. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 01:51 AM

I know she has rarely seen work Dad. Work Dad is fun rarely serious and slightly inappropriate at times.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 11:01 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 06:37 PM

Inappropriate is trying to shoot a 9mm in a 380. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 07:44 PM

I hope all of our fellow Dogs are especially nice to their Sweeties for Valentine's Day. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 08:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I hope all of our fellow Dogs are especially nice to their Sweeties for Valentine's Day. smile

I tied a bow on my wife’s snow shovel.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/23 10:20 PM

Way to go Ray ! smile smile smile


I let the General get a little extra sleep while I fooled with our dogs ; that way she could make a nice late brunch for me.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/23 12:38 AM

You guys are all heart. I got Patty a balloon, card and a Panda Bear Warmies. Oh and some valentine nutty buddy’s
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/23 12:14 PM

Randy, you ARE an old Sweetie ! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/23 12:16 PM

Good morning Yard. More P/T today, then maybe an early dinner in town.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/23 05:40 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/23 01:16 AM

Howdy Ray ! How are you doing today ? smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/23 05:58 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/23 06:03 PM

Hi Tom. I am getting better. The worst of Covid is over and the bad cough is slowly starting to go away..
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/23 07:10 PM

Glad to hear you’re on the mend Ray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/23 08:49 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Glad to hear that Ray is doing better. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/23 12:33 PM

Good morning Yard. Cool today, but a pretty decent week ahead. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/23 05:59 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/23 06:01 PM

Thanks, guys.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/23 06:36 PM

Howdy yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/23 09:56 PM

Hope all the dogs are doing well this fine cold day. Haven’t even broke 40 degrees today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/23 12:33 AM

Good evening Yard. After P/T today I let the General take me for an early dinner and then I took a short nap. Life is good. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/23 04:53 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/23 10:09 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Now that Jerry's Customs ganza is over, I wonder how soon we will see something more affordable from the Scrap Yard or Swamp. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/23 11:01 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 12:15 AM

Hello fellow subjects of Scrapyardia! Oh wait, that’s subjects of the United Socialist States of America. At least we will be after Bozo signs on the dotted line giving control of our country to the WHO.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 02:42 AM

I'm not ready to give up Randy. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 04:50 AM

Me neither! But evidently he’s gonna sign it avoiding the need for congressional approval.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 01:31 PM

If he does, I doubt it will last very long before Congress takes action against it. Too many votes at stake. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 01:32 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks to be a windy but pretty day today. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 03:29 PM

AAAND canada skunk..
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 04:36 PM

Howdy dawgs. Hope everyone is food this fine sunny 55 degree day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 06:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/23 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Howdy dawgs. Hope everyone is food this fine sunny 55 degree day.

Hope everyone is FOOD?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 05:00 AM

Well, Randy IS in S.E. Missouri. smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 12:58 PM

Good morning Yard, and Happy Presidents' Day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Howdy dawgs. Hope everyone is food this fine sunny 55 degree day.

Hope everyone is FOOD?


I make ONE small mistake and Y’all act like I’m Hannibal Lector.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 06:11 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 09:16 PM

Been wondering where all the pound puppies have been ending up... over in skunkys slow cooker no doubt...
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/23 09:16 PM

Happy family day yard. ( Bc holiday )
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/23 12:42 AM

Well happy right back at ya bro. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/23 04:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/23 04:49 PM

Happy Family Day to you.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/23 07:42 PM

^^^ What they said. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/23 08:56 PM

Happy Tuesday to you all
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/23 04:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/23 02:48 PM

Good morning Yard. Sunny but cold today.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/23 08:17 PM

Howdy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/23 04:43 AM

Well, I see that we missed Skunkhunter's birthday yesterday. so .................


HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Randy . smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/23 07:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/23 07:03 PM

Happy belated birthday!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/23 09:02 PM

Thank you guys. Prettty much just another day in paradise.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/23 02:45 AM

Boy, life has a way of kicking you in the teeth. Patty got the results of her bone density test today. She has osteopenia AND Osteoporosis. Unless they can get her bone density back up she has a 17% chance of more bone breakages and 30% more in other parts of her body. And, it has been recommended that for both of us (her hip and Back and my back) to get a “hospital” bed. Meaning a bed that articulates along with a good mattress this time.

After talking to our ex daughter in law (worked in the furniture business for a few years) , Patty’s son, the surgeon and both the physical and occupational therapists, that’s the route we are gonna take. We have been unable to sleep in our bed for goin on 2 years because it hurts us so bad, So recliners it has been. But now, especially with Patty’s little Birthday breakup (pun intended) we really need to get back in real bed again.

We’ve decided on a mattress and articulating frame and probably will finalize the deal this weekend. There goes about 6G’s but we both know that for our continuing health and comfort it’s gonna be worth it. cry wink. And face facts, it may well be the last bed (mattress) we’ll need to buy at our ages.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/23 12:45 PM

Randy, you can't take all that money with you, so spending the cash for your health is a no-brainer. Just don't get too "frisky" breaking in that new bed. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/23 02:00 AM

Haha, not that much of a chance Tom. Upon the recommendation of 4 folks (3 in the medical field including Patty’s surgeon) we bought 2 full size mattresses and articulating beds. One will go in each bedroom (something we DO NOT like) but for safety reasons probably better. The Dr said she might have to use a cane or walker for up to a year for proper and complete healing and also because of the Vertigo. They’re gonna start un the vertigo once she gets released from rehab which looks like another two weeks at least.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/23 03:04 AM

Well, best of luck to Patty for finishing the rehab. We have to take it one step at a time to cure all our ailments. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/23 11:59 AM

Good morning Yard. I hope everyone is doing OK today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/23 04:31 PM

I bought a split king adjustable bed when we moved. Not because I really wanted it but at the time it was that or nothing.

But I really like it aside from a few things. You could probably do flips on one side and the other person wouldn't notice. Plus being able to elevate your feet and head without the other person having to do the same is nice.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/23 10:32 PM

That DOES sound good M/B. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/23 02:54 AM

Now all we gotta do is wait a couple three weeks.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/23 12:41 PM

Time flies Randy. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/23 12:44 PM

Good morning Yard. We dodged some rough weather again last night ; tornado warnings kept us up and on our toes into the wee hours.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/27/23 02:45 PM

Crazy winds here. It blew over our 50 some gallon trash can!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/23 03:06 AM

Wow, no posts in over 12 hours! The dogs must have gotten ahold of some really bad road kill.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/23 05:27 AM

Or else it was nice enough to do things outside. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/23 12:06 PM

Today is looking great, 72 degrees and sunny.

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/23 05:43 PM

Good afternoon, Yard. 3” of snow here this morning.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/23 09:14 PM

Ray, we have a temperature of 72 degrees outside, nice enough to rum my mower for a bit. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/23 06:40 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/23 06:44 PM

41° now. Up from 16° when I got up this morning.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/23 07:10 PM

Howdy yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/23 09:06 PM

Afternoon guys. Been in the hospital again, medication changes and trying to get my heartbeat regulated. Seems to be working so far, back in normal rhythm since last night. Knock on wood.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/23 02:53 AM

I hope you're on the permanent mend Todd. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/23 12:37 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry's next offering is going to be the "Chopasaurus", another big chopper.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/23 03:53 PM

Dang Todd. Keep on top of that. Heart problems aren’t anything to be lax about.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/23 09:27 PM

That's for sure !
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 12:40 PM

Day four of captivity. I’m ready to bust out. The old guy across the hall spent most of the night singing at the top of his lungs. No sleep makes a grumpy old man.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 12:40 PM

I know he ain’t right in the head but dang!!!!!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 12:41 PM

The guy across the hall, not me. I think….
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 03:04 PM

Todd, if you can question your insanity, you ain’t. Unless you talk to yourself. Then you’re nuts. Sorry wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 06:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/23 10:27 PM

Good afternoon Yard.

Todd, if anyone would know, Randy would. smile smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 07:42 AM

Howdy yard , happy Friday
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 12:32 PM

Howdy T88. smile Today is supposed to be very nice and tomorrow even better.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 12:33 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Tomorrow Jerry is releasing the "Choppersaurus" for anyone interested in a big bad chopper.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 04:06 PM

Mornin dogs. I just can’t get motivated today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good afternoon Yard.

Todd, if anyone would know, Randy would. smile smile smile


Now that’s just mean. Now I’m gonna go to a quiet room and have a quiet conversation With me, myself and I. It would appear as if good company is hard to find. The three of us get along just fine, most of the time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/23 11:17 PM

That's a GOOD thing Randy. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 12:42 AM

Just brewed my first cup of coffee in my ESPRO 0 French press. All I had for coffee was a 1 pound container of Folgers regular medium roast. I know by now Ray is just cringing. Sorry but that’s all I have.

On the good side, I can already tell a difference. It is better than the Keurig. Once I can get some course grind coffee and really learn how to use it, I’ll be fine.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 01:36 AM

I'm still happy with my Presto percolator and Folgers. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 02:09 AM

Haven’t had a percolator in over 35 years.
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 03:52 AM

Scored a BG WTF and then Busse comes out with this new INFI chopper I might have to order
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 12:47 PM

Hello Mike. The Choppasaurus DOES look interesting. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 12:48 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 04:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Just brewed my first cup of coffee in my ESPRO 0 French press. All I had for coffee was a 1 pound container of Folgers regular medium roast. I know by now Ray is just cringing. Sorry but that’s all I have.

On the good side, I can already tell a difference. It is better than the Keurig. Once I can get some course grind coffee and really learn how to use it, I’ll be fine.

I hope that fancy French press isn’t too complicated for a hillbilly to operate.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/23 10:56 PM

^^^^ Good one Ray ! smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/23 12:38 AM

Made another cup in the French Press. Used just a touch less water and it went a lot better. Now to use up my 1 pound can of Folgers and then get some good stuff! You can start calling me Ray Jr. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/23 03:51 AM

^^^ Little Ray ? smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/23 03:38 PM

I used my Work Tuff Gear Kodiak yesterday. A beats but the smooth G10 handles slip a lot when chopping causing my hand to slip down to the bottom of the grip and load all the shock of impact into my pinky finger. Bummed out. Res-C spoils you on big knives for comfort.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/23 09:24 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Just brewed my first cup of coffee in my ESPRO 0 French press. All I had for coffee was a 1 pound container of Folgers regular medium roast. I know by now Ray is just cringing. Sorry but that’s all I have.

On the good side, I can already tell a difference. It is better than the Keurig. Once I can get some course grind coffee and really learn how to use it, I’ll be fine.

I hope that fancy French press isn’t too complicated for a hillbilly to operate.


I originally ignored this hurtful (scuse me while I go cry in a corner before I go pet the calming llama Y’all’s president has provided). Because as sophisticated Redneck (I drink my coffee with my pinky finger sticking out). But some things just can’t be ignored, so there Ya big bullies.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 02:44 AM

Actually today was a good productive day. The therapist gave Patty (after watching her get in and out of the Escape) the green light for a road trip. Sooo we drove 30 miles to get her her favorite chicken gizzards. They are so soft and tasty. Yum yum.

Then when I got home tonight I moved some furniture from each bedroom to the other so we will be ready when the articulating beds and our Tempur-Pedic mattresses get here. Wasn’t cheap, but her Dr, son, and the physical and occupational therapists said that’s what would be best for her.

She has lifetime restrictions of NO stooping down, no setting in chairs at less than a 90 degree angle and no bending over. So we bought her something called a hip kit from Amazon. It has grabbers, leg pulling strap, something to help her put her socks on and a 24 or 30 inch shoe horn. It’s gonna be an adjustment for us both but we can do it. She has graduated from a wheel chair to a walker (as long as she doedn’t go to far) and they even have her walking with just a cane if they (therapist) are with her.

So basically we are just waiting for our beds to get delivered and set up and she can come home. We figure (hopefully) next week or the one after.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 04:35 AM

That's good news Randy. Also, the physical therapists are pretty good at what they do so they should be able to help Patty. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 12:59 PM

So here is my pain. I’ve wanted a satin and pumpkin G10 battle mistress for a while to go with my AMS satin& pumpkin and INFIMANDU satin/pumpkin. But man that new knife is a chunk of change considering everything I’ve already spent. I wonder if I will regret not getting one. It would be nice to have a finished large/medium/small knife set
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 02:39 PM

Morning yard. Starting another cool day in paradise.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 07:01 PM

Mike, I feel your pain. I had just ordered a 300 watt solar panel, and had to take one of our dogs to the Vet because of convulsions. That alone cost $355.00. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 07:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/23 07:52 PM

Randy, good to hear that Patty is getting better. I hope the PT will help her improve.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/23 04:49 AM

I found that if the therapist gives you some exercises to do .............. DO THEM ! It really does help to speed up the healing process.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/23 03:12 PM

She is due to be “released” on the 20th. We should have our beds delivered and set up by then.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/23 05:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/23 05:56 PM

Just in time for you to take your nap!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/23 10:29 PM

I just returned from P/T, and a nap sounds real good ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Just in time for you to take your nap!


Sounds crazy, but I’ll tell ya, setting in a room like that all day will wear you out!
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 01:01 PM

Glad it sounds like Patty is moving in the right direction!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 03:02 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 08:59 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I think my last P/T session will be next Tuesday for an evaluation, and I expect to be released. I will be glad to be done running back and forth to town twice a week. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 11:19 PM

Howdy yard !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/23 11:21 PM

It looks like once she is released from the Nursing Home she will have 3 additional weeks of PT at Premiere Physical Therapy here in town 3 days a week. It’s just less than a mile from home.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/23 12:06 PM

That's really convenient ; we have to travel 18 miles each way for P/T.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/23 12:07 PM

Good morning Yard. It looks like another dreary day, but Spring will be here before you know it. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/23 02:20 PM

Another outing today. They’re springing Patty so she can get her hair fixed.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/23 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/23 10:43 PM

I finished my last regular P/T session a while ago, so Tuesday will be an evaluation and release ..... I hope ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/23 01:15 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a dreary and rainy weekend ahead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/23 02:57 PM

Well, Patty was released from Occupational therapy yesterday. She had a week of Physical therapy to go then she’s outta here!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/23 04:24 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/23 10:37 PM

Nice to hear that things are going well for Patty. wink
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/23 10:44 PM

Hope everyone is having a good weekend
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/23 02:44 AM

So far so good I guess. Who am I kidding. I got a new gun yesterday, it’s a FANTASTIC weekend. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/23 12:18 PM

THAT'S the Spirit ! smile

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/23 01:50 PM

Mornin dogs. For the first time this time change is kickin my butt.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/23 06:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/23 11:26 PM

Good evening Yard. We were just outside with our dogs, and if it wasn't for the wind it would be pretty nice at 54 degrees.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/23 01:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/23 02:51 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/23 03:16 PM

It was a COLD 28 this morning. Supposed to get up to 45.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/23 11:33 AM

Pretty much the same around here..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/23 11:34 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/23 05:01 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/23 09:53 PM

Howdy folks, DONE with P/T ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/23 02:06 AM

Got an email that our beds should’ve be here Thursday between noon thirty and four thirty.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/23 03:37 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/23 03:41 PM

Good deal, Tom. That went by fast. Also nice to hear about your beds, Randy. After a good night’s sleep, you should be back to your usual cranky self.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 12:44 AM

It's been a bit.

I've been busy juggling sick folks. My Dads wife was in the hospital with covid .Then he got covid and norovirus followed up with pneumonia. He is the worst patient and checked himself out of the hospital after 3 days. against Drs orders. Then the kid goes to the ER with kidney stones.

I need a vacation.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 04:04 AM

You definitely sound like you're ready for that vacation M/B, and you deserve one. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 04:18 AM

Sounds like some of the dogs aren’t having an easy time of it. Hopefully things will get better quickly.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 09:10 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 01:27 PM

Mornin guys.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 04:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/23 07:55 PM

Good afternoon fellow Dogs. I just returned from the store for a few items, before the crazy weather change.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/23 12:37 AM

The beds arrived! No more sleeping in the recliners. And as a plus, We won’t have to do any more furniture rearranging.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/23 04:06 AM

Sounds good Randy, I'm glad things are looking up for the two of you. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/23 11:44 AM

Good morning Yard. It's cold enough outside for some spicy chili. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/23 02:26 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/23 09:16 PM

Good afternoon Yard. It would be half decent if not for the cold wind. I sat outside with the dogs for about twenty minutes, walked around the garden area, then came back inside the house to get away from the cold breeze.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 01:39 AM

It was about 50 today with a small breeze. Low tonight of 29 and a high tomorrow of 41.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 11:08 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 01:19 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 02:07 PM

Howdy dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 07:37 PM

Howdy to T-88, Ray, Randy, and all our fellow Dogs. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 11:09 PM

How's everyone been doing !?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 11:09 PM

Anyone get in on the free reign..?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/23 11:37 PM

Howdy Dawgs. Just chillin with my bride upon her return back home. She took a nap on her new bed yesterday and gave it a great approval.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 03:10 AM

Evening guys. Finally back online. Been in the hospital again, passed out the other day and had to have a bunch of testing done. Still don't know why I passed out but was in a fib again, blood pressure was extremely low. They did a cardioversion and implanted a loop recorder in my chest. Cardiac ablation coming soon.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 03:19 AM

Dang Todd.

I hope you get it figured out. That's scary stuff.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 04:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 04:30 PM

Todd, I hope the doctors can get your situation straightened out soon.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 05:16 PM

Oh man Todd. Yeah that is some scary stuff there. It’s nothing to be lax about. Prayers for a quick, successful solution.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 05:45 PM

Thanks guys. I’m feeling better now, but I can’t wait to get the ablation and get straightened out for good. Hopefully.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 07:53 PM

Afternoon Yard!

It's warming up here. It is supposed to break 40 degrees this afternoon. I'm hoping its warmed up enough to dig deep enough to plant some blackberry bush and Raspberry bush. The ground may still be frozen though. Only about 1/3rd of the yard is still covered in snow.

I want to get them in the ground before it snows tonight.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 10:39 PM

Todd, I wish you the best for your recovery.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/23 11:56 PM

Thanks Tom. It's been a rough month or so, but I'm feeling a lot better.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/23 12:41 AM

Hand in there Todd, and listen to your medical specialists!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/23 01:47 PM

Good morning Yard. With this roller-coaster weather we're having I would say Spring is almost here. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/23 02:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/23 07:44 PM

G’day mates. Hope everyone is having a good day today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/23 09:00 PM

So far, so good. I received my Fusion Force 9 in the mail today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/23 12:03 AM

Patty got her new cane with a pewter Owls face on it. The cane came with a card saying it was made in the Ukraine during “The War”.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/23 04:57 AM

That's pretty cool Randy. My fanciest cane is an old triangular bladed Cold Steel with a stainless steel knob for a handle.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/23 12:26 PM

Good morning Yard. The rains have moved in ; five of the next seven days. At least the soil will not be bone dry for the garden. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/23 02:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/23 06:08 PM

Morning Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 03:05 AM

Good evening Yard. Still relatively warm, but with a fog/mist limiting visibility.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 06:03 AM

Morning guys. Just hanging out at work feeling like the Maytag repairman again. Still feeling pretty good heart wise, so hopefully the issue is straightened out for now .
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 12:38 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 12:39 PM

That’s good to hear, Todd.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 12:48 PM

^^^ Ditto. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 12:49 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 06:33 PM

Afternoon guys. Rainy day here. Figures since I've got a couple yards to mow today or tomorrow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 10:50 PM

Howdy Dawgs. Hope everyone is doin at least reasonably well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/23 11:53 PM

Pretty good here. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/23 02:00 AM

Patty had her first PT today since leaving the Nursing Home. She did pretty well but says she is a little sore.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/23 03:34 AM

That's the way P/T works Randy. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/23 02:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/23 09:17 PM

Howdy Ray and the rest of the Yard. Going to take the dogs out before the rains move in.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/23 02:07 AM

Got a package today, from a good friend who just returned from a trip to Israel. In it was a Velcro patch that says “Shepards we shall be”.

He then went on to tell me that he ordered the patch specifically for me, so he could carry it in his trip to the Holy Land. He also typed out a three page summary of where he carried my patch. It went of course to all the major sights and a few places not on anyone’s itinerary but that of him and his Fiancé.

Some may say he traveled half way around the world and all you got was a patch! Well to me it is MUCH more than that.
It is a symbol, A reminder that we ARE our brothers keeper. We should do our best to safeguard those unable to protect themselves from the savages that are so prevalent on our streets and homes.

Be a Shepard, or a Sheep Dog. Both serve to protect GOD’S flock, even those who do not believe.

Shepards We Shall Be.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/23 03:46 AM

That was really nice of him Randy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/23 11:36 AM

Good morning Yard. Cool and damp today, a great day to spend in my man-cave. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/23 12:37 PM

Good morning Yard. Man, I can't believe that this year is already a quarter gone!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/23 04:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/23 09:14 PM

It IS a good afternoon ! smile The thermometer on our deck is reading 72 degrees and the sun feels great.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/23 04:37 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/23 05:01 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard. Looks like a nice day ahead.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/23 11:37 PM


That's a very cool and special gift.

I would love to be able to travel there one day. It's one of my bucket list trips.





Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Got a package today, from a good friend who just returned from a trip to Israel. In it was a Velcro patch that says “Shepards we shall be”.

He then went on to tell me that he ordered the patch specifically for me, so he could carry it in his trip to the Holy Land. He also typed out a three page summary of where he carried my patch. It went of course to all the major sights and a few places not on anyone’s itinerary but that of him and his Fiancé.

Some may say he traveled half way around the world and all you got was a patch! Well to me it is MUCH more than that.
It is a symbol, A reminder that we ARE our brothers keeper. We should do our best to safeguard those unable to protect themselves from the savages that are so prevalent on our streets and homes.

Be a Shepard, or a Sheep Dog. Both serve to protect GOD’S flock, even those who do not believe.

Shepards We Shall Be.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/23 06:13 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Turned out to be a pretty nice day, lots of sun and no bills. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/23 11:13 PM

Same here Tom. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/23 11:20 PM

It has been pretty quiet in the Yard, I hope it's because all our fellow Dogs are enjoying the nice weather.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 01:25 AM

I’ve wondered about that myself.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 02:10 AM

Evening Yard!

The weather here has been warmer. Yet it has managed to snow everyday for the past couple of weeks. The bonus is by the afternoon it melts off the driveway.

The grounds still pretty frozen. I have lots of projects building up trying to get ready for the growing season here.

Probably for the best. It gives me time to get over the crud that's being passed around.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 11:26 AM

I hope you get to feeling better quickly M/B..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 11:28 AM

Good morning Yard. Going for my yearly physical today, so I guess I will let the General take us to our favorite pizzeria in Joplin. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 02:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/23 11:56 PM

Howdy folks. We just returned from our little trip, stuffed with pizza. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/23 03:08 AM

BRAGGART! wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/23 03:57 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/23 05:01 PM

Good afternoon Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/23 09:19 PM

It should would be nice to hear if any new blades for the Scrap Yard will be coming out, and which steel is being used. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/23 03:09 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a decent day today, but some strong/severe storms tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/23 05:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 02:29 AM

Good evening folks. A front moved through here quickly and dropped a little rain. Tomorrow brings strong winds and possible severe weather so I'm glad we don't have to go anywhere.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 02:16 PM

They’re saying very strong winds, possibly large hail and possible tornadoes. I guess it’s time to watch Twister again. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 03:01 PM

Always good to be prepared. wink That is why I wanted a basement and underground shelter under our front porch, entered through the basement.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 04:31 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 07:05 PM

Stormy afternoon dogs. Not bad yet but we are in the highest threat zone for possible winds and Tornados. Oh yeah and rain. Warning/watch continues until 8pm tonight.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/23 10:41 PM

So far, just a brief power blip, but the sky still looks funny. Poor Arkansas is really getting nailed.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/23 02:13 AM

Well, all w3 had was wind for a while. Nothing really bad and it passed.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/23 10:31 AM

Goo0d morning Yard. No tornado for us, but the strong winds ripped off part of our ridge vent on the roof. Now to begin the fun with our insurance company and roofing contractors. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/23 03:13 PM

Sorry to hear Y’all had some damage Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/23 04:09 PM

I have a contractor coming out tomorrow for a look, and should hear from the insurance adjuster Monday. Not happy about the damage, but there are LOTS of folks worse off than us.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/23 06:11 PM

Good afternoon,, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/23 04:12 AM

Good evening Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/23 04:34 AM

FINALLY, it’s quit in time. Started this morning about 10 got rid of a lot of clutter out of the garage. It looks a whole lot better now. Why we can actually walk around out there now. And no, it hasn’t held a vehicle in about 15 years blush our house without counting the garage is only about a thousand square feet. We needed the storage space for all our junk, so… But it won’t seem to be such a daunting task for what’s left.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/23 10:14 AM

Good morning Randy and the rest of the Yard. I suspect that a LOT of homeowners (like us) need to straighten out their garages. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/23 09:05 PM

Haha yeah, but a bunch of Y’all don’t live in a “Tiny house”. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/23 09:57 PM

We sent a few pictures via emails to the contractor and insurance adjuster. Hopefully she gives the OK to the contractor as he is ready to go as soon as he gets the word. We want to get the work done before the next stormy weather Tuesday.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 02:54 AM

My garage is packed right now. But it won't be a horrible time getting it somewhat organized.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 03:07 AM

We’re makin progress. You could actually swing a dead cat around in it now. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 04:33 AM

Still warding off hexes Randy ? smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 11:30 AM

Good morning Yard. I got most of the yard mowed yesterday and hope to finish today. I also hope the insurance adjuster and contractor connect to get our roof fixed.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 04:24 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/23 04:31 PM

Randy, good to hear that you got all those empty Fruit Rollups boxes out of your garage. Did you try Rollups with ice cream?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 01:36 AM

Evening Dogs!

The ground thawed just enough to plant a raspberry bush and blackberry bush . I'm going to wait a couple more days to plant a couple apple trees. It will give me some time to find my sprinkler lines before I dig and cut into them.

I am looking forward to it warming up so I can get outside and do more. I picked up a parks pass for my SxS so I can go a few more places when it warms up. Unfortunately one place has had a record amount of snow covering the trails. We will be lucky to have them clear by the end of July.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Randy, good to hear that you got all those empty Fruit Rollups boxes out of your garage. Did you try Rollups with ice cream?


Nah, but they work really well with bananas! grin And you wouldn’t believe how long it takes to throw away 300 empty Fruit Roll-Ups boxes. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 12:00 PM

Good morning Yard. The contractor and crew are coming to fix our roof today, and the insurance adjuster will be here tomorrow. With late night storms predicted I will really be happy to have the roof repaired. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 03:55 PM

The roof on the house is done and now they are working on the garage. WOO-HOO ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 04:08 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/23 10:46 PM

Glad you’re getting good service Tom. But with your 50,000 sq ft roof they are probably counting how many new trucks they can buy! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/23 06:30 AM

I would have liked to see the faces of the crew when they first saw the roof ! smile They did a fine job in spite of the severe angle.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/23 03:28 PM

Good morning Yard. At 3:45 this morning a storm came through and rocked the house with a large BOOM of thunder. The temperature dropped, and the insurance adjuster is coming out. She called earlier and said she would need to get up on the roof, even though I told her how high and steep the pitch is. This should be interesting ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/23 05:47 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/23 11:14 PM

Good evening Yard. The adjuster got here, took one look, and said "I'm not climbing up there ! " smile They actually seemed to understand the situation and agreed with us.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 01:50 AM

Evening guys. Hope you’re all doing good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 02:20 AM

Not to bad Todd. Got my closet all rearranged and everything stored more better with tons of room left. I could probably double my Pew Pew food storage now! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 12:47 PM

Howdy Todd. I hope you're doing good as well. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 12:48 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a half decent day today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 01:55 PM

Not supposed to be to bad here although only in it’s 50’s
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/23 05:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/23 02:14 AM

Good evening Yard. After a nice little trip to town, burgers at Dairy Queen, we came home to watch BattleBots. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/23 02:05 PM

Just another day in the neighborhood.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/23 04:42 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/23 06:30 PM

Afternoon guys. Just got home from the hospital. Had a cardiac ablation yesterday. Doctor said it went well, no scar tissue in the heart muscle and it's got me back in a normal rhythm. Hopefully this is the last of it, and I'll be straightened out now. Been a long time coming, that's for sure.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/23 11:49 PM

Glad all went well Todd. And yeah, hopefully it won't be necessary anymore.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/23 02:46 AM

Always good to hear good news Todd, and that's GREAT news !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/23 06:58 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/23 06:59 PM

Excellent news Todd. Good to hear.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/23 10:11 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Turned out to be a gorgeous day, temp about 75 degrees.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 02:02 AM

Nice day here as well
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 02:16 AM

I am in so much pain, suffering, and anguish, that I will probably burn in the flames of purgatory. But I have to admit Ray is right sick

I ground my own beans today to use in my French Press, and it was Some of the best coffee I have ever had. Ray is right, grinding your own beans just before you use them makes a vastly superior cup (or two) of coffee. I might tighten up the grind one or two clicks (I am at 14 from completely closed now) and see how that works.

Thank you Ray for all your help and “accessories” I am forever in your debt (good luck collecting though) grin wink

I took Ray’s advice and bought a bag of Dunkin Donuts beans. Once they are gone I might try something else, after conferring with the master of course.

So, even though it greatly pains this old Southern Redneck to thank a Yankee, thank you Ray. cry wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 03:48 AM

Right is right. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Right is right. wink


Yeah, But does it have to hurt so much? wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 11:17 AM

You will get over it. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 11:19 AM

Good morning Yard, and Happy Easter. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 01:12 PM

Happy Easter everyone.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 04:45 PM

I suppose the Easter Bunny left plastic eggs stuffed with money at Randy's house. smile smile smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 07:01 PM

Happy Easter y'all! Got up and went to church this morning, had a good day so far. Just hanging out watching golf this afternoon. Hope ya'll enjoy the day too!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 07:42 PM

Happy Easter, everyone.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/23 07:56 PM

Randy, I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying your coffee. I would be happy to answer any of your questions. BTW, I am half Yankee. My father was from Alabama.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/23 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I suppose the Easter Bunny left plastic eggs stuffed with money at Randy's house. smile smile smile


HA! Goes to show how much you know. They were hollowed out GOLD eggs. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/23 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Randy, I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying your coffee. I would be happy to answer any of your questions. BTW, I am half Yankee. My father was from Alabama.



That’s right, I forgot about that. OK, I take back half what I said. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/23 03:50 AM

Hey Tom, I just read this

Springfield, Missouri

Buc-ee’s is planning to open a new store in Springfield, the hometown of game show host Bob Barker and actors Brad Pitt and Kathleen Turner.
The store, which will be the first in the state of Missouri, will feature 53,000 square feet of space and plenty of Texas barbecue for patrons who stop by or line up at one of the 120 fueling stations.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/23 05:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 02:05 AM

Oh boy! I just watched a video on Ray’s new coffee grinder. Check it out. grin

https://youtu.be/OD2o4URYjL0
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Hey Tom, I just read this

Springfield, Missouri

Buc-ee’s is planning to open a new store in Springfield, the hometown of game show host Bob Barker and actors Brad Pitt and Kathleen Turner.
The store, which will be the first in the state of Missouri, will feature 53,000 square feet of space and plenty of Texas barbecue for patrons who stop by or line up at one of the 120 fueling stations.

If you've never been to Buc-ee's, you gotta give it a try. It's an amazing store. Try the brisket sammiches.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 02:12 PM

G’mornin yard
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 02:45 PM

Morning guys. Still hanging out at home recuperating from the surgery. Hopefully back to work Monday. I feel like I could work now but the doc said to take it easy and not rush back.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 03:18 PM

Howdy guys. Looks like our desktop computer died on us, so we're looking to get a new one. I'm using a "Chrome book" right now, and it's a pia to me. I guess you need a 10 year old's hands to use it comfortably. My posting will be sporadic until we get a new desktop. Any suggestions on a new one ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 04:07 PM

Personally Patty and I both use an iPad. She has the large pro model whereas I have the regular size one. We like them. Haven’t had a desktop machine in 7-8 years.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 05:34 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 05:40 PM

I use an iPad with a stand and sometimes the Apple keyboard when I have to type a lot. Works well for me. As for a regular laptop, my wife and I both use the HP brand.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 05:53 PM

I don’t like David Canterbury because he lied about his military background and was fired from that survival show. This is my real new grinder.
Costs $55,000 but uses no electricity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeFLUIpEhwk
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 09:00 PM

Oh man, If I had the room on the counter I would for sure have me one of those! But alas, I must face reality. I’ll stick with my tried and true, much loved Hario original.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 10:08 PM

The insurance company is going to treat us right ; we just have to pay the deductible for our roof repair. We took our computer to a repair shop in town, so I am stuck with this Chrome book dealie. We still plan on getting a new desktop, either Dell or H/P most likely.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 10:11 PM

I hate this machine !!! frown
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/23 11:27 PM

I have a MacBook Pro laptop that I use for the internet most of the time. I have a keyboard and monitor for it when I use it as a desktop so the size is normal. The rest of the time it’s my phone.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/23 06:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/23 10:23 PM

Evening Dawgs. Still watching the G’kids. Waiting for Dat to get back from playing goof.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/23 02:32 AM

Hello Scrap Yard. We are having our old computer repaired ( hard drive shot) but we also bought a new Dell desktop. I will sure be glad to get off of this Chrome book ! By the way, Jerry posted a teaser over on Bladeforums and indicates that it was from Dan. It's labeled " Prototype " ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/23 05:03 PM

Hey dogs. How’s tricks?
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/23 01:43 AM

Maaan that ar12 is looking fineee
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/23 04:19 AM

Definitely worth checking out. ;
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/23 04:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/23 04:22 PM

I would have liked to place a bid on that Busse SOWW Sword but Skunky probably has that all wrapped up with an outrageous bid.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 12:56 AM

Well, it it wasn’t for that endangered mammoth ivory or what ever it is. All kidding aside, it is pretty but I’m just not into wall hangers.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 03:07 AM

Howdy Dogs. That new knife is interesting, but with the roof repair and new computer purchase it looks like it's going to pass me by.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 03:21 PM

Mornin Dawgs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 04:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 09:20 PM

Howdy Ray and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/23 11:27 PM

Good evening dogs. Was sorting through my Pew Pew Fodder today and rearranging it, and somehow or other wound up with three completely empty small Plano cans, and If I had Tom and Rays money I would order enough to fill them up. But alas, being a poor Missouri Redneck living on a fixed income, they will just have to remain empty. Hopefully by Christmas I might be able to fill one of them, IF there is any ammo left to buy. eek
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/23 01:46 AM

Sure Randy, and Sam Walton used to drive around in an old pickup truck. If I had YOUR money I would go out and buy a Barrett .50 cal. rifle with LOTS of ammo. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/23 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Sure Randy, and Sam Walton used to drive around in an old pickup truck. If I had YOUR money I would go out and buy a Barrett .50 cal. rifle with LOTS of ammo. smile


WHY would I need 3? whistle grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/23 11:21 AM

Good morning fellow Dogs. Cold wind out there today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/23 04:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 12:13 AM

Howdy Ho Bros.' , anyone going for that new knife ?
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 02:49 AM

Not me.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 04:19 AM

Hadda pass. Way to thick and heavy for my liking.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 12:40 PM

I have to agree with you Randy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 12:43 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a nice day today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/23 03:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/23 05:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/23 01:23 AM

Good evening Yard. After a routine checkup for the General we went to our favorite barbecue joint. Turned out to be a really nice day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/23 12:52 PM

Good morning Yard. Did everyone see that teaser video of Swamp Rat's newest knife ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/23 05:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/23 12:29 PM

Good morning Yard. Stormy weather ahead for us.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/23 03:14 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/23 09:51 PM

Howdy dawgs. Tunder Boomers are in our immediate future.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/23 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. We got missed by the storms, just a little rain. I will be mowing grass today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/23 05:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 01:12 AM

Good evening Yard. I got the mowing done, showered, and after a short rest the General fixed an excellent beef roast dinner.

Yesterday was our anniversary. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 02:55 AM

Anyone going for that new Swamp Rat knife ? Small, thin, and as far as I know it's the first Bussekin knife using Magnacut steel.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 02:36 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. I stepped outside with the dogs and it's a cool breeze out there. After the sun has warmed up outside we will be working on our garden.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 06:54 PM

Got my 2nd bag of beans. I’m really likin this whole grind your own beans coffee thing. It DOES make a difference.

Right now, after I grind some beans I’m keeping them in a little 8 ounce glass jar with a baby food type screw on airtight lid. It will hold enough ground beans for 2 or maybe 3 days for me, just about right as Ray says the ground beans start loosing their flavor after about 3-4 days.

Grind in Dudes. grin

Oh and G’day.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 07:14 PM

Afternoon guys. Storms went through and now it's sunny but windy here. still looking like a nice remainder of the weekend.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 11:20 PM

Good evening folks. I'm still undecided on that new Swamp Rat knife. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/23 11:34 PM

Hey Tom, can you reset a password for an old Dog? It’s Ireash, aka Rob Armenio. He no longer has access to his registered email. Or can y’all change his email in the system?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/23 04:22 AM

Todd, I believe he will have to call Busse on that one. Sorry
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/23 09:33 AM

I’ll let him know. Thanks!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/23 11:41 AM

Good frosty morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/23 02:42 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/23 04:28 PM

Howdy guys! Long worn weekend over and a couple days off coming up. Wonder what I can get into today?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/23 08:19 PM

Afternoon Dogs!

Its a nice rainy day here.

We got a great show from the Northern lights last night. Its rare here.That must have been one heck of a solar flare.

I got my riding mower started up today after being in storage since October. If it wasn't raining I would clean up the area between my back fence and the canal. I'd like to get it done before everything starts growing again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/23 09:27 PM

I have already mowed the yard twice this year.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 02:16 AM

Be abuse of my worsening back problems Patty won’t let me mow our yard. Good news is we found a good guy that does mowing and weed eating(he’ll also pick up sticks) for $35 bucks. Hey, everybody has to make a living.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 03:24 AM

Share the wealth Randy. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 02:16 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 03:44 PM

I’m mowing mine, mom’s and my father in law’s. His takes 3 hours as hard as I can go. I feel like I’ve been beat every time. But to pay someone would be so expensive I have to do it. He’s 89 and thinks he can still climb on his tractor to mow, but I’m afraid he’ll kill himself on one of the banks.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 06:54 PM

I'm glad I have a zero-turn riding mower. With my injuries, there is no way I could mow my yard and not lay in bed for a couple of days after with a push mower.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/25/23 09:52 PM

I use a 26hp Husqvarna garden/tractor . It does a good job with all the grass I have to mow.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 12:31 AM

I’ve got a 48” Gravely zero turn. My FIL has a Kubota tractor with a 60” belly mower. I use mine at his place most of the time even though I have to trailer it over, just because I feel better on hills with it. The tractor seems like it’ll turn over easily. I’ve lost a couple neighbors to tractor accidents and I’m a little spooked by getting on a side hill.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 01:42 AM

I have a couple of hills on my prairie, and I was always SUPER careful when cutting, raking, and baling hay. Safety should be your # 1 concern.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 03:40 AM

I got the back fence area by the canal cleaned up and mowed. I feel much better having that done. It can be a bear when you let it go.

Then I qualified for my National CCW. I have to go in and drop of the paperwork in the morning.

Then this weekend I'm doing an enhanced CCW class for a second permit. It doesn't cover as much, but it lasts 5 years instead of 1. I'm out of state at least twice a week with my part time gig so I'm covered if I let one lapse I'm covered.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 11:56 AM

We no longer need a permit here in Missouri, but a deputy said it's a good idea to have one if you go out of state. I need to get a permit for that reason as mine expired. They are also good for five years.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 11:56 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 03:13 PM

You’re right Tom. NO permit IN STATE. But if you want to carry out of state on a MO permit (where the other states have reciprocity with MO), a permit is required.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 05:23 PM

^^^ Spoken like a true FORMER LEO. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 07:16 PM

We have constitutional carry here as well. So I guess I'm covered three ways here.

I have family in Washington state or otherwise, I might not do the national card. I only plan on dipping into California for 1 thing. I want to take my wife to see the Redwoods. I don't plan on going to New York, New Jersey or Illinois anytime soon. Or ever.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/26/23 11:40 PM

I wouldn't go to those states either if I didn.t have to !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/23 04:14 AM

Been to Kali. Nothin there for me. NY and NJ, no desire. I’ll e noise, unfortunately I do have to go through there sometimes. FORTUNATELY, for only about 1 mile. And that is one mile to long!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/23 01:01 PM

Good morning Yard. A cool and rainy day today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/23 01:21 PM

Another cool rainy day, another Dr visit for the wife.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/23 07:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/27/23 07:25 PM

My yard work is a grueling, backbreaking job but luckily my wife recovers fairly quickly. And since I am a totally woke person, I bought her a battery powered lawnmower for Mother’s Day.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/23 12:11 AM

Evening Yard!

Its a crazy windy day. The wind is coming from an unusual direction and my formerly clean lawn has someone else's leaves all over.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/23 01:13 AM

Busse just announced the return of the MOAB. I think about $2400 for satin version. Put your order in now before Skunk buys them all!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/23 03:37 AM

Randy is the only one around here who could afford to buy one. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/23 12:40 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/28/23 08:38 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 12:25 AM

MOAB! Nah, I’ve already been to Utah. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 03:17 AM

OY ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 10:19 AM

Good morning Yard. Cool and damp out there, but at least it isn't snow. We will be gardening before you know it. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 11:42 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 06:29 PM

Well, just read where the laziest town in Missouri is Joplin! Hey, I guess they’re just conserving their energy. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/29/23 09:35 PM

I just finished watching "Goodfellas" again, what a great movie. Now "My Cousin Vinny" is starting up. Good day for watching movies. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/23 12:38 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a pretty decent day to mow the grass.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/23 03:11 PM

Mornin fellow Dawgs. Hope everyone has a fine last day of April.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/23 03:36 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/23 04:30 PM

Morning Yard!

It's supposed to be nice here today. Sunny and 80.

I may just make it a lazy day. I don't have much of anything pressing to do today. I think I'll plant a tree and maybe spend some quality time in a hammock.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/30/23 07:10 PM

Ain’t Retirement grand MB. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 03:41 AM

I got the grass mowed today but the drive belt slipped off the idler pulley. After pulling off the deck the General got the belt back on, then reinstalled the mowing deck. I told her that she did such a great job I might try to find her the best job she ever had. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 12:39 PM

Maybe we’ll have to start calling YOU Ray Jr Tom. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 12:44 PM

I take that as a compliment ! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 12:44 PM

Good morning Yard. I think I will take it a little easier today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 04:57 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 05:01 PM

Tom, good to see that my mentoring is paying off.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 05:54 PM

I'm learning from the Master. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/01/23 07:53 PM

Yeah, Ray ain’t bad for a half Yankee. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 12:30 AM

I spent the morning and early afternoon in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone.

It's nice living this close to the park.

Plenty of Buffalo and bears today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 02:32 AM

I SO hate you MB! wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 09:51 AM

Yellowstone is at the top of my bucket list. Maybe someday……..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 12:14 PM

Todd, I hear THAT !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 12:15 PM

Good morning Yard. A little later we are going for a dog food run at WallyWorld, but first an early dinner at our BBQ restaurant. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 03:27 PM

Was there as a kid in the mid 60’s. At that time you could drive up to and park about a hundred yards from Old Faithful. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 04:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/02/23 11:28 PM

WOW Randy, that was last century ago. You ARE old !!! smile

Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 03:38 AM

Howdy guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 01:02 PM

Howdy Todd and the rest of the Yard. Another nice day to work on the garden.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 04:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 07:24 PM

Hello Ray. Any wisdom to pass along today ?
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 07:53 PM

Good afternoon Dogs! I'm not saying it's windy here today, but one of our hens laid the same egg 3 times!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
WOW Randy, that was last century ago. You ARE old !!! smile



I hear that Tom. And today I AM feeling like it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/03/23 10:47 PM

You're not alone Randy. When I was going to work on my mower I got down on my knees .... BIG mistake ! That, plus the arthritis in my hands, is why the General ended up doing all the work. I love that gal !!! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 03:20 AM

Evening Yard!

It was a good day. I went to Pocatello to run errands and took the wife out for a nice lunch.

I came home and a good friend from my old agency called and happened to be driving through so they stopped by and visited for a while. It was nice to catch up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 10:52 AM

Definitely sounds like a good day M/B. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 10:54 AM

Good morning Yard. Time flies ... today is the 20th anniversary of the Stockton tornado, which tore up most of that town. You would never know it today as it looks better than ever.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 05:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Hello Ray. Any wisdom to pass along today ?

Sorry, I passed it alll out yesterday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/04/23 06:54 PM

Well, I guess a review of past wisdom you posted will have to do for now. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/23 05:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/23 05:13 PM

A review wouldn’t take long, Tom. Just a few minutes.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/23 06:11 PM

Hey, start a new thread. Ray’s words of Wisdom. That way us younger folks could take advantage of your Decades of worldly wisdom. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/05/23 07:50 PM

^^^ Good idea Randy ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/23 12:40 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Today is the Kentucky Derby, so I know what we will be doing later.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/23 01:55 PM

It’s all about horse power. Oh and who can rev the longest. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/06/23 11:18 PM

OY !!! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/23 12:06 PM

Howdy folks. Looks like a rainy day ahead.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/23 05:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/07/23 08:59 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. Did everyone see that there will be a Yard "blind bag" sale TONIGHT ? It's on the Busse Bladeforums site.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 01:21 AM

Yeah I saw that. Last time I was “blind” was in 1974. We used to call them Coyote’s. If you have to ask let’s just sat you would gnaw off your own arm just so you wouldn’t disturb her. I've not always been a saint. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 02:51 AM

I must have missed it.

It would be pretty cool to hear about knives in the Scrap yard forum.

I rarely go the BF. It's not my gig.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 12:40 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 01:55 PM

Good rainy day fellow dogs.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 03:03 PM

Morning Yard!

I rarely go to the theater to watch a movie but the wide and I broke tradition and went out yesterday to see one.

If you haven't watched Nefarious I recommend that you give it a shot. Its billed as horror but its not. It is a psychological thriller. It is also one of the best independent films that I have seen.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 05:38 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 10:14 PM

Good evening Yard. Hot and muggy out there today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/08/23 10:16 PM

Howdy dawgs. Supposed to have thunder storms later this evening.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/23 11:49 AM

Good morning Yard. We had quite a lightning show last night but not a drop of rain. We dodged the worst of it again.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/09/23 06:08 PM

We lost a 20 ft tall blue spruce. Has some friends lost 30 ft trees! One lost a 50 ft tree. One friend lost a 49-60 ft metal shed. Another lost her portable carport. And a final friend had a 50 ft oak fall on her house. Luckily no one was hurt. Started about 10pm and was over by about 1:30 or so. The destructive winds lasted about 30 minutes.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/23 12:02 PM

^^^ Glad nobody was hurt. The rain sopped me from mowing, and a short time later the storm roared in with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning like crazy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/23 02:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/10/23 08:48 PM

Afternoon Yard!

I'm finally able to find a Mormon Apricot. I was able to find a barefoot tree locally. I'm soaking it in water now. I'm about to dig a fair sized hole and see I I can get it to take root.

I'm still looking for a Bing cherry tree to plant. I already have a Montmorecy Cherry tree that is established.

If I can keep them alive I should have a nice little orchard in a few years.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 12:13 PM

Good luck with that M/B. We did the same thing years ago, but the bugs ruined them regardless of how much we sprayed.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 12:17 PM

Good morning Yard. I was able to finish the mowing before the rain came, and it's raining now. We're supposed to have showers / storms off and on through Sunday, but we needed the moisture.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 04:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 07:34 PM

Afternoon Dawgs. Supposed to get rain later today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 07:45 PM

Well, just watched a Iraqveteran8888 video on YouTube. Interesting. He quite adequately described the ideology of both political parties and some other stuff. If you aren’t offended by his ideas on what each party believes in and want to hear how “the masses” feel about things here ya go. It’s his answer to a question, will there be a Civil War 2.0.
https://youtu.be/QG-7yGkMQGU


If anyone thinks this shouldn’t be here, just let Tom or I know and we can remove it. Personally I thought it was a very good explanation of the U.S. state of affairs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/11/23 11:57 PM

Good evening Yard. I received an email that my new Swamp knife has shipped. I will post a pic or two once I receive it.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/23 02:26 PM

Hello fellow dogs. Supposed to have rain again today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/12/23 08:46 PM

They are predicting rain a little later, but right now it's hot and muggy.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 02:46 AM

Evening Dogs!

It Was great weather wise here.

I'm debating starting a business here. Travelling around providing training opportunities that many smaller LE agencies can't get.

I'll see how it shakes out. I got a quote for some equipment that came in at 4 times the expected costs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 12:05 PM

Good luck with that M/B, I wish you well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 12:07 PM

Good morning Yard. Second morning when a LOUD thunder-clap woke me up. Still more rain predicted, but at least things are "greening up" .
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 01:58 PM

Minor T Boomers here. More predicted for the rest of today and tomorrow.

Good luck MB. And yeah, things are always more expensive.

MAYBE you could “contract” training with smaller departments and they could “Pay before they play” at least at first and help with th3 equipment purchases.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 05:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/13/23 08:06 PM

Howdy Ray. I hope you're doing OK today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/23 04:24 PM

Morning Yard!

Hopefully you're doing well and taking care of/ spoiling your wife and mother today.

I almost said wives but that might have bee taken way off base. wink

It's been a productive morning. Going the head to church and then come back home to finish some small woodworking projects.

As long as the weather holds out.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/23 05:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/14/23 09:00 PM

Howdy Ho ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/15/23 11:32 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like another rained out day, so that means more time in the Man Cave. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/15/23 12:41 PM

Morning, It may rain today.

My part time gig asked me to come in today. So if I can't mow today I'll offset what I spent for mothersday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/15/23 07:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/23 03:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/23 05:14 PM

Morning Yard!

It's way too quiet in here lately.

I have to finish mowing today. That and find a way to kill these dang dandelions that have taken over my lawn.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/23 06:13 PM

You can NEVER kill the dandelions! They are worse than cockroaches!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/16/23 10:36 PM

and you can eat them both ! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/23 12:31 AM

I'm going to pick up a sprayer for my ATV and pick up some 2,4D and add a little dish soap to the mix and see if I can knock it down.

Weed and feed doesn't work in the Mountain West. I tried and failed on that. The locals swear by 2, 4D. So I'll give it a shot.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/23 02:00 AM

If it works, PLEASE take a couple thousand gallons to DC!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/23 12:33 PM

^^^^ Good idea Randy ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/23 12:34 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/17/23 04:57 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/23 03:57 AM

Good evening folks. I got most of my mowing done and will finish tomorrow. The General is getting ready for a quick trip to Western Illinois for a niece's graduation, and I will be babysitting the dogs. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/23 02:06 PM

If she drives, it won’t be a quick trip Tom. We gotta watch the kiddies for the other G’maw cause she’s driving to Virginia for the same reason. Prayers for her safe and happy trip Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/18/23 11:45 PM

Thanks Randy, and the same to you and yours.. It's only 300 miles and she has traveled it many times. Ruger EC-9 goes along as well. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/23 03:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/23 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Thanks Randy, and the same to you and yours.. It's only 300 miles and she has traveled it many times. Ruger EC-9 goes along as well. wink



I hear ya, but still…
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/19/23 07:16 PM

What a gloomy day ! Light rain and overcast all day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/23 02:59 PM

About the same here as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/23 06:03 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/23 07:30 PM

Howdy dawgs. About ready to start on my 3rd bag of beans. I found some really good ones on alibaba that was 13 dollars for 10 pounds! I’m stoked. They’re supposed to be some of the best available.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/20/23 07:32 PM

OK, that was for Ray. I figured it was about time for his yearly heart test and this would be cheaper than a stress test. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/23 11:33 AM

Good thing it was coffee beans instead of chili beans ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/23 11:34 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like another beautiful day today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/23 01:11 PM

Supposed to be 78 and sunny here today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/21/23 01:55 PM

84 and sunny today.

I need to fire up the sprinkler system this afternoon and see if any repairs are needed. Its warm for this time of year here.

I was hoping for at least a month between the fireplace and the AC.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/23 10:58 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Another beautiful day ahead, and the General is coming home. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/23 02:30 PM

Predicted 82 degrees and sun.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/23 03:53 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/23 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
OK, that was for Ray. I figured it was about time for his yearly heart test and this would be cheaper than a stress test. grin

You’re a little early. It’s next month. My blood pressure spiked too!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/22/23 04:06 PM

Whatever, we want you to be well Ray. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/23 03:26 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/23/23 06:06 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Another gorgeous day today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 12:49 AM

Yeah, it’s kinda nice having Ray hang around.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 01:04 PM

Morning Yard,
We had a neck of a rain come through last night. I bet we got 3 or 4 inches of rain in less than an hour.Then rain most of the night. A lot of roads are/were closed last night.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 01:18 PM

Hopefully you can find some gopher wood to build your Ark MB. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 04:57 PM

I'm hosed on building a boat. I've just got some firewood, a cottonwood branch that I cut up for the fire pit, a few dowels and some scrap wood.

I would need a lot of duct tape to make that work.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 05:00 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 05:03 PM

Try Gorilla tape. It has held my body parts together for years. Also worked well on my car.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/24/23 07:13 PM

Sooo you’re sayin you walk on your knuckles Ray? grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/23 02:52 AM

Randy, one of the newer fads for "fashion models" is to wear tape on their bodies, so I guess Ray is the Yard's fashion model. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/25/23 02:09 PM

Nice day so far.

The runt graduates from high school tonight.

Unfortunately, I have to go report for jury duty today and tomorrow. That should be a hoot.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/23 11:31 AM

Congrats on the Runt's graduation M/B. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/23 11:33 AM

Good morning Yard. We worked on our garden yesterday, so we're going to take it a little easier today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/23 02:58 PM

Tell the runt I said congrats! Jury duty for a career cop. Hear that could prove interesting.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/23 03:22 PM

Thanks!

I spent a few hours at the court house. They ended up taking a plea. There was no way I was going to be on that jury. It was for manufacture of Fentanyl. In a prior life I was in the top 3 experts in Colorado about illegal drug manufacturing.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/26/23 08:25 PM

Mb, give my congratulations to the runt for graduating.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 01:13 AM

Evening guys. I start a new position on Monday, going back into supervision. Been there 3 years and was approached about the open slot. I wasn’t planning on putting in for it but I did and ended up being promoted. Wish me luck!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 12:11 PM

Way to go Todd .......... congrats. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 12:17 PM

Good morning Yard. Anyone order that new 3 V RatManDu ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 01:27 PM

Best of luck Todd.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 01:28 PM

MB, I guess one out of three ain’t bad. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 04:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 04:20 PM

Congrats on the promotion!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/27/23 06:51 PM

Congratulations Todd!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 12:44 AM

I am embarrassed that we missed Todd and O.G.B. 's anniversary yesterday. So, without further ado,

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY to Susan and Todd ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 12:45 AM

Good evening Yard. Another beautiful day today, and the next two days as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 10:43 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 03:30 PM

Yeah, Happy Anniversary kids!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 03:34 PM

It was 6 years ago today that my Dad died from heart failure. It was just worn out after 88 years and was only pumping at 15 percent they told us. He spent his time North of the 38th parallel in the 50’s.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 08:12 PM

Thanks y’all!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/28/23 11:31 PM

I got most of the garden planted.

Cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, spaghetti squash, a couple different types of taters, a couple different types of green beans.

I'm trying to Harden up the tomatoes before I plant them. The bell peppers and jalapenos are lagging behind. They took way to long to sprout.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 01:16 AM

I’m looking fir a Cypress hiking stick about 60 inches tall. Around 2.5 inches at the top and 3/4 to an 8th at the bottom. Any of Y’all dogs got or know of any access to that?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 02:45 PM

Morning Yard!

Since it's Memorial Day I'm going to take my Dad up to see the Field of Honor today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 03:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 03:47 PM

Happy Anniversary, Todd and Susan.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 03:57 PM

I hope everyone has a nice Memorial Day, but please pause to think what it's all about. " Lest we forget"
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/29/23 05:29 PM

Randy, I saw a lot of Cypress trees in Florida.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/23 11:03 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/23 12:36 PM

Morning Yard!

The day is looking like it will be a good one.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/23 01:57 PM

Went to the local Vets Cemetery. Mom and dad are there. Dad dit his time in Korea and did see the enemy “face to face” . He had nightmares for years.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/30/23 04:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/23 12:49 AM

Hey Tom! Check this out.
https://share.newsbreak.com/400k1ofk
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/23 06:03 PM

Afternoon Yard.

Almost done with mowing. The I have to take all the hounds to the vet. They need the kennel couch vaccine before I board them while we are on vacation. That should be a hoot.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/23 07:29 PM

I got the mowing done yesterday, and we're going to town now. Early dinner at our BBQ joint. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 05/31/23 11:32 PM

Back from town and feeling full and feisty. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/01/23 08:29 PM

It sure has been quiet in the Yard, I hope it's because my fellow Dogs are out enjoying this beautiful weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/02/23 12:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/02/23 01:43 PM

Morning yard. Got the meh’s today. I’ve been waking up every morning and start coughing for about 30 minutes to an hour, then it stops.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/02/23 07:13 PM

Good afternoon folks. smile Hot today, and chances of thunderstorms, so I'm glad I went to the store earlier this morning.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/03/23 12:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/23 01:59 AM

Got up to 93 today. This old dog got the mail and that was it!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/04/23 04:05 AM

It's warm and dry here as well, so we keep the plants watered..
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/23 04:32 AM

It rained here a little. Not really enough to help though.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/23 11:40 AM

Hot and dry, but pop-up storm is possible.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/23 11:43 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/23 01:20 PM

Mornin, ready for another day in paradise!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/05/23 02:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/23 01:38 PM

Morning Dawgs. Another day, another Dr appointment.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/23 04:24 PM

Morning Yard,

Knocking out a few chores this morning. If the weather holds, I'll go the the range and test out a new build and sight in a new rig.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/23 06:38 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/06/23 07:14 PM

Good afternoon Yard Another nice day today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 03:56 AM

A great day at the range. I forgot just how hard a 308 smacks steel. It makes 7.62x39 look like chump change. And 223 isn't even on the same planet.

I was impressed how well my targets held up. The hangers took a beating though.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 12:04 PM

Good morning Yard. Everyone see Jerry's teaser contest for the next knife ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
A great day at the range. I forgot just how hard a 308 smacks steel. It makes 7.62x39 look like chump change. And 223 isn't even on the same planet.

I was impressed how well my targets held up. The hangers took a beating though.



One thing about your new digs MB, is that if a rang isn’t handy there is plenty of open areas that stretch for miles (or at there used to be).
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. Everyone see Jerry's teaser contest for the next knife ?


Yup, and I don’t have a clue.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 05:51 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/07/23 07:46 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/23 12:23 PM

Morning Yard!

Off to the Salt Mines otherwise known as the part time gig.

LOL, its a good place to work and it pays for my hobbies........mostly. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/23 05:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/23 08:15 PM

Good afternoon Scrap Yard. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/08/23 08:16 PM

M/B, sounds like you have a good handle on things. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/23 07:44 AM

Morning guys. Just sitting at work watching old movies, getting ready for a fun filled day of mowing and yard work.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/23 12:16 PM

Good morning Todd and the rest of the Yard. My brother and SIL is coming over later, and then we will be going to our BBQ restaurant for lunch.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/23 01:14 PM

Well it’s off to the Dr for me.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/23 04:38 PM

Good luck Randy. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/09/23 06:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/10/23 06:41 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/10/23 08:34 PM

Howdy Ho Bros'. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/23 01:11 PM

Good morning Yard. smile

I watched "Defiance" with Daniel Craig yesterday, great movie.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/23 02:07 PM

Hey dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/11/23 05:13 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/23 04:15 AM

Good evening Yards. We had a nice day today; we went to the lake where my brother has his boat. The General and the SIL went bumming and shopping while my brother stayed with the boat. After the ladies returned we went to a restaurant for dinner. The only mishap was when we were walking from the dock I tripped on the wooden walkway and fell almost on my face. I ended up with "road rash" on my one arm and jammed my finger causing a blood blister and sore finger.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/23 05:39 PM

Howdy dogs !!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/23 05:39 PM

Stepped on a big furniture screw yesterday and it went about 2" into my foot . Good times
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/12/23 05:42 PM

OUCH !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 02:18 AM

Oh man does. Y’all be careful.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 03:59 AM

I try, but that's why they are called accidents,
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 01:08 PM

Yeah, accidents cause people. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 05:08 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 05:12 PM

I hope everyone is healing well and recovering from their accidents.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 07:40 PM

Well, had my VA appointment today for physical therapy. What a shock!

They gave me an electrical stimulator for home use to decrease my back pain. It has 4 pads (like when you have an ekg) that connects to a small 2aa powered box. You apply the pads to 4 places around your back about 6-8 inches vertical spacing and about 12-15 inches horizontal. Then turn it up until you get a slight tingling sensation then it turns off after 30 minutes.

BUT, the most amazing thing was he did acupuncture on my back, and after about 4 hours it’s still working! He put 4 needles along each side of my spine, just in and out. None of them were more painful than a small shot. Maybe the Gubberment IS learning something.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/13/23 08:39 PM

Glad it's working for you Randy; I didn't know that the VA would do acupuncture.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/23 12:40 AM

They call it dry needling here Tom. I HIGHLY recommend it if you can get them to do it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/23 02:38 AM

I will definitely remember that. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/23 01:00 PM

Good morning Yard. I got the mowing done yesterday so I plan on goofing off today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/14/23 06:23 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/23 03:32 AM

Good evening everyone. We switched Vets today (for our dogs) and then had a nice early dinner while we were in town. Overall, a nice day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/23 06:18 AM

Good morning from the Central Time Zone. DST stinks!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/23 06:13 PM

Mr. Grumpy today ? smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/23 06:29 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/15/23 06:32 PM

I guess DST doesn’t work well on a flat earth.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/23 11:37 AM

Good morning Yard. Ray, remember that Randy was once a "flat-foot". smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/23 11:48 AM

Oh sure, pick on the poor cripple. mad wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/16/23 11:50 AM

I was just thinking about how much the Gubberment has messed up our country.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 04:34 AM

Do you ever wonder about the people who “bring us the news” ONLY gives the bad news? There’s gotta be some good stuff out there. Maybe “They” are trying to get (or keep) us cowering in our little hovels so we won’t think for ourselves.

Oh well! At lest the Big Dog hisself is trying to bolster our spirits! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 11:48 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 11:49 AM

Randy, every day you're on THIS side of the grass is a good day. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 02:42 PM

Morning Yard!

Randy those Tens units are pretty solid for pain relief. I'm a big fan of them.

I just got back from a quick weekday getaway.

We went to central Idaho and took the side by side. We spent some quality time in the mountains and visited a few ghost towns. We got to hang out with some friends and eat some good food.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 03:12 PM

Yeah I had them in PT before for my back. What I really like though (for the ease of use and “staying power” is the acupuncture.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 05:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/17/23 11:20 PM

Good evening Yard. Enjoying a nice lazy day today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/23 12:23 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard, and happy Father's Day as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/23 02:07 PM

Good morning Yard. And Happy Father’s Day also.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/18/23 02:11 PM

Happy Fathers Day to all the guys here. May your day be pleasurable and easy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/23 11:43 AM

^^^^ It was. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/23 11:45 AM

Good morning Yard. We had a little rain yesterday, but it's going to be hot and dry for the next week. Looks like we will be watering the plants and mowing the yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/23 02:06 PM

Had rain yesterday as well. Supposed to rain again today and then hot and muggy again for a while.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/19/23 05:58 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/23 10:59 AM

Good morning Yard. Another hot and sticky one today, but at least you don't have to shovel sunshine. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/23 12:30 PM

Mornin yard. They are saying rain, but they said that yesterday and nothing happened.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/23 02:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/23 03:11 PM

Good morning Dawgs. Just made a cup of coffee. Brew on Dude. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/20/23 10:17 PM

We will be watering our plants once it cools down.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/23 12:06 AM

It finally made it to 70 today. It's been cooler most of the month. It may warm up later in the week. I can't complain. I like this type of weather.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/23 02:57 AM

We watered, fertilized, and dusted the plants with Sevin powder. Blossoms on the tomato plants as well as zuchiini plants. We have some climbing green beans doing well but rabbits are chewing on the newer plants. The cucumber plants are doing well, as are the athena melons.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/21/23 07:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/23 02:51 AM

Good evening Yard. It's a great night to sit on the deck while the dogs do their thing.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/23 02:59 PM

Mornin dogs. We both have dentist appointments this afternoon. Oh joy…
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/23 05:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/22/23 09:08 PM

Howdy folks. So hot outside that we are staying inside, at least during the day. Watering the plants later.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/23 12:06 AM

I woke up to frost this morning. I wasn't expecting that.

Its 80 now.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/23 03:54 AM

Got back from the dentist about 4:30, and am still in shock. $Ouch ouch ouch.ouch! Sure am glad I have two kidneys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/23 11:29 AM

Good morning Yard. I will be mowing today, with several breaks planned as well. It's HOT !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/23 03:29 PM

It would appear as if our Northern neighbors are once again being subjected to the whims of an out of control Socialist government.
https://youtu.be/NA90xGFyXDw

Oh and we are “down hill” from Canada.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/23/23 06:04 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/23 12:21 PM

Morning Yard!

Looks like it going to be decent weather wise for my part time gig. Off to Jackson for the day it might be a little rainy there.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/23 01:57 PM

We could really use some rain around here as it is so dry. The General heard that the USDA stated that the crops will be down by about 1/3 this year due to the drought. Get ready for even higher food prices. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/23 04:43 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/23 05:52 PM

Tom! I “think”, our Governor has declared an official drought for MO.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/24/23 11:24 PM

I can't believe how the rain just misses us yet really dumps on Springfield. We just watched the weather on TV and we are headed to 100 degrees next Friday and Saturday. The water company, as well as the electric company is really going to love us. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 01:23 AM

Pretty much the sane here as well
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 01:47 AM

I'm thankful, We had a banner year for snowpack and ok spring rain.

We just emerged from a bad drought. Last fall our reservoirs were all at historic lows. I talked with old timers who have never seen Jackson Lake and Palisades so low. Almost all our reservoirs are full now. We have had mild weather for heat so far.

Farmers weren't planting potatoes as much last year since they require about 2 feet of water to produce, The farm behind my place planted taters after two years of wheat and barley. This year plenty of potatoes barley and Canola.


I hope you all find some relief.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 09:58 AM

Good morning Yard. I stepped outside with the dogs and it is already hot and muggy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 03:07 PM

At 10:07am it is 86 and predicted to have a high of 99 today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 06:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/25/23 10:19 PM

I hope everyone is surviving this heat ..... it's brutal already.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/23 01:31 AM

We hit 90 today for the first time this year. Been cool and rainy for the past couple weeks, and calling for more rain this week. I think the official station at our fire department was 6 1/2 inches just last week alone.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/23 03:50 AM

Not saying it’s a record, but we got to 102 here today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/23 10:42 AM

Todd, send some of the rain our direction ! smile We're bone dry here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/23 10:43 AM

Good morning Yard. Anyone get in on Jerry's latest sale yesterday ? I forgot about it until this morning.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/26/23 04:54 PM

NEVER MIND . smile I see that they had technical difficulties so will have to try again at a later date. ^^^^^
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/23 01:28 AM

Hey dogs, not as hot here today. Only got up to 86
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/23 10:51 AM

The next couple of days are going to be scorchers around 102 or so.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/23 10:52 AM

Good morning Yard. Keep cool as best as you can. ;(
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/23 01:45 PM

Thursday predicted to reach 101 officially.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/27/23 05:28 PM

^^^^ Makes me happy that our HVAC system works so well. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/23 05:09 PM

Morning Yard!

Trying to knock down my honey-do list today. It always seems to grow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/23 06:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/28/23 08:53 PM

Howdy folks. I just checked our thermometer and it's reading 100 degrees on the nose. Worse, the rain and storms that were predicted totally missed us. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/23 12:36 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like another hot and dry day today . Going to the store today and among other items I will pick up a rotisserie chicken for dinner. That way the General doesn't have to use the oven and heat up the house. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/23 01:26 PM

Had a rotisserie last night smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/23 02:09 PM

We’re gonna get hot enough here today that we won’t need a grill to fix some pork steaks!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/23 06:47 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/29/23 11:59 PM

Well the weather man struck out again. We ONLY got up to 94 today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/23 03:47 AM

We were reading 102 on our deck. We watered our plants later on and picked our first zucchini. Fortunately our dogs don't like the heat either. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/23 03:38 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/23 08:30 PM

Mornin Yard. Just made it into the triple digits. It’s 100 degrees at 3:30 pm.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 06/30/23 10:16 PM

We had a cold wave hit us ..... it dropped down to 101 degrees.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/23 02:11 AM

Probably gonna have to turn on the furnace tonight. It’s supposed to get down to 75.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/23 01:17 PM

Good morning Yard. Still hot and dry, but cooler than it was. Today we MIGHT see some rain, but at least we got lower temps.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/23 01:58 PM

Supposed to be 92 here today and thunderstorms. We will see. It’s 84 already
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/01/23 07:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/23 12:51 AM

Holy smoke! I thought we were gonna get blown away by the storm that passed through here. I have never see the dust blow so thick, you literally couldn’t see 50 feet in front of you. It lasted for about 5 minutes, got a lot cooler and turned to a mild wind and rain.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/23 01:10 PM

Mornin fellow Dawgs. Hope Ya’ll are doin well this bright sunshiny day grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/23 06:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/02/23 10:52 PM

Howdy folks. We received a very little moisture last night but it still looks parched out there. We are seeing some cracks in the ground as well, so we keep watering our plants. We have already picked two zucchinis and the tomatoes are coming on strong. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/03/23 04:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/03/23 08:30 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/23 12:01 AM

Howdy guys!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/23 02:05 PM

Mornin and Happy 4th of July!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/23 02:30 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/23 02:32 PM

Happy Fourth of July everybody.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/04/23 04:55 PM

^^^^ What they both said, smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/23 03:34 AM

We should wish a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Jennifer and Jerry Busse ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/23 02:37 PM

Oops! Yeah, Happy Anniversary Guys!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/23 04:09 PM

Hello y’all! Hope everyone had a great Fourth. We went on a picnic in the mountains and wrapped it up watching fireworks in town. Back to work this evening.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/05/23 05:24 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/23 03:35 AM

Howdy folks. The General made lasagna for dinner using sliced zucchini instead of noodles.............. fantastic ! smile Has any of Jerry's custom shop knives appealed to anyone here ? Several nice ones but above my pay grade ; after all, I'm just a lowly Private, and besides, I don't have Randy's money. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/23 03:21 PM

Haha, I don’t have Randy’s money either. 500 bucks to get A/C fixed and 5K for a transmission. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/06/23 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/23 12:05 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Once again the rain and storms missed us. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/23 12:06 PM

OUCH !!! Sorry to hear about your problems Randy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/07/23 06:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/23 08:06 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/08/23 08:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/09/23 11:45 AM

Good morning Yard. We may finally get some rain today .............................. I hope.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/09/23 12:31 PM

We got some rain over night and supposed to have more today with a high of 83.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/09/23 06:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 01:41 AM

Hola one and all! Been a while. Figured I'd check in. How's the Yard holding together?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 01:55 AM

OMG! It’s our own Secret Squirrel! Dan’s probably gonna bring out the big glass now. How you doin Joshua? Hopefully you’re improving.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 10:40 AM

Glad to hear from y ou Josh ..... you have been missed ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 10:41 AM

Good morning Yard. Everyone see that new chopper that Jerry posted yesterday ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 11:05 PM

Hey Tom, sent you a PM where we’re (MO) is under attack again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/10/23 11:37 PM

I saw that, thanks.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/23 04:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/23 09:42 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I really tried hard to resist Jerry's newest offering but I just couldn't pass on it. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/11/23 10:09 PM

Howdy yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/12/23 12:10 PM

Good morning Yard. We're off to visit my Orthopedic Surgeon for a follow-up visit, then lunch at Arby's and a walk in Walmart to shake it down. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/23 02:16 AM

Howdy yard, not a bad day today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/23 11:55 AM

Goooooooooood morning Scrap Yard. We finally got some rain ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/13/23 07:21 PM

We had a good light and sound show last night, plus we got some much needed rain.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/23 11:51 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/23 01:10 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. I can't believe how fast this year is going by !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/23 07:16 PM

Yup, half over but the same administration.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/14/23 08:43 PM

Hopefully that will change ...... for the good I hope !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 01:40 AM

Well, they’re calling for T Boomers again. Not really sure if we’ll get them or not.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 03:26 AM

Whew! Got the l last 2x2' paver in place for a patio extension right as the lightning started striking nearby. Felt a little vulnerable running up the hill carying a bunch of metal tools in a lightning storm, but what are you gonna do? The sky opened up right as we got the garage door closed. Opened the front door and the s stupid cat ran out. She took one look at the chaos nature was unleashing and said "nope!" Turned around and ran back in.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 03:48 AM

Smart Cat. Too bad it sometimes takes us humans longer to “get the hint” maybe we shouldn’t do something.

So, how goes the world for you? State still in good hands with our Super Squirrel at the helm?
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Smart Cat. Too bad it sometimes takes us humans longer to “get the hint” maybe we shouldn’t do something.

So, how goes the world for you? State still in good hands with our Super Squirrel at the helm?


It's not my little paws anyone needs to worry about grin

Can't complain. I'm tired, but that's not new. I turn 50 on Monday. Who'd a thunk I'd make it THIS long? wink

How it going with you Randy?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 03:09 PM

50! Man that’s ancient. wink

Pretty much the same for us. My back’s still messed up and I DO NOT want to have the operations.

Patty’s hip is not getting any better. SOMETHING isn’t right no matter what they say. When we go shopping she has to be in her wheelchair or she can’t last for 5 minutes.

Other than that, as Mike says we’re vertical and above ground. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 06:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/15/23 07:24 PM

Howdy folks. A storm blew through here last night bringing us some much needed rain and cooler temps. I hope everyone else is having a nice day. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/23 02:19 AM

Could have been better, but at least we were able to stay out of the heat.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/23 10:22 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/16/23 02:24 PM

Howdy happy Sunday Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/23 04:02 AM

Good evening Yard. Anyone go for that orange handled Galley Rat ?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/23 11:30 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/23 02:03 PM

Hey dogs. Supposed to have T Storms today. Maybe they will get it right this time.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/23 08:11 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/17/23 08:34 PM

We are under a severe thunderstorm watch until later tonight. If we lose TV reception I guess I will have to chase the General around the house. wink smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 01:16 AM

Be careful if you catch her! wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 01:17 AM

We had a pretty good T Storm move through here. Looks like it might be good sailing for the rest of the evening.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 12:04 PM

Good morning Yard. We have been sending most of the rain and storms to Randy and the East -Side Kids, but it's looking like we may get some later today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 02:43 PM

Yeah, they’ve got. T Storm watch out for us already today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 04:52 PM

Our wether pattern has been kinda wonkers lately. MOSTLY our weather comes at us from a westerly or south westerly direction. Lately though, it’s been coming at us from a north westerly direction.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/18/23 08:53 PM

Yes, and just barely missing us with that much needed rain.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/23 06:22 PM

Supposed to be 92 today with, wait for it, rain showers.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/19/23 07:20 PM

Count your blessings Randy. wink
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
50! Man that’s ancient. wink

Pretty much the same for us. My back’s still messed up and I DO NOT want to have the operations.

Patty’s hip is not getting any better. SOMETHING isn’t right no matter what they say. When we go shopping she has to be in her wheelchair or she can’t last for 5 minutes.

Other than that, as Mike says we’re vertical and above ground. grin


Sorry to hear about the health issues. They really suck. Mike is right, we ARE vertical and above ground... except when I lay down on the subway grin

Ten more years and I'm retiring! I believe the house will be paid off in 7-8 years. My youngest should be finishing college in seven (maybe 8?). That gives me 2-3 years to work like a fool to do nothing but save save save! Hopefully, the country in still intact, my savings still has value, and my pension won't be rescinded. If that all happens, I'm screwed. Of course, everyone else would be too grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
We are under a severe thunderstorm watch until later tonight. If we lose TV reception I guess I will have to chase the General around the house. wink smile


I'm just picturing her with a broom and a spray bottle...

"Get DOWN Private!" [smack! smack!] "Bad dog! Bad dog! Keep your filthy paws off my clean dress!" [spritz! spritz!]

Tom slinks off onto the porch, tail between his legs, sad and wet...

Not sure why that image is so funny to me smile

Or maybe it's not as much funny as it is familiar grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 01:01 PM

I need ideas folks! My wife said I need to go do something fun with a bunch of friends to mark my birthday. Somehow, I don't think she meant taking a leak on a flaming cake...

The only things I can think of that would be really fun are:

- Taking a long-range shooting at the 1000 yard range in WV or down in southern VA ($1k/ person)

- Chartering a boat to go shark or marlin fishing. ($1200-1500 + hotel)

- Chartering a bear, gator, or hog hunt. ($1k-2k/person)

-- Surf Fishing trip to the beach... maybe sneak off at night to shoot a gator or hog for a few hundred...

Unfortunately, all those things are pretty darn expensive.

Anyone have any cheaper ideas?

I suppose if I could sucker...I mean trick...er, bamboozle(?) some friends into chipping in, the fishing trip would be more doable...
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 04:51 PM

You could pick a nice fancy dinner in that swanky restaurant you’ve always wanted to eat at and invite your wife to join you. I mean you could IF you wanted to. grin wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 04:52 PM

Oh and yeah, the broom and water bottle would be hilarious.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/20/23 10:21 PM

You guys are cracking me up ! smile smile smile
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/23 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
You could pick a nice fancy dinner in that swanky restaurant you’ve always wanted to eat at and invite your wife to join you. I mean you could IF you wanted to. grin wink


I mean I COULD, but neither of us would find much joy in dropping a few hundred on a meal... "upscale chain" is about as fancy as we ever get. "Bucket of chicken and five dollar grocery store sushi" is more likely grin

Besides, this is her idea. I'd as soon stay home and buy another pistol or case of ammo grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/23 11:48 AM

Well Josh, you're too late for this year's Blade Show, but keep it in mind for the future. In the meantime, take a nice relaxing camping trip by a lake and do some fishing. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/23 11:48 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/23 03:56 PM

I say buy another gun AND ammo!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/21/23 08:14 PM

He can only shoot two at a time using his little paws. wink smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/23 11:43 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/22/23 11:54 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Looks like a pretty decent day ahead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/23 03:56 AM

Just another day. Ho hum.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/23 04:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/23/23 07:02 PM

Howdy Ho Scrap Yard. Looks like it's going to be a scorcher all week.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 12:40 AM

This heat has me all bumfuzzled. Took a shower tonight and realized IT AIN’T SATURDAY NIGHT! Sorry for wasting all that water dogs. blush
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
He can only shoot two at a time using his little paws. wink smile


I have a fairly dexterous tail too!
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
This heat has me all bumfuzzled. Took a shower tonight and realized IT AIN’T SATURDAY NIGHT! Sorry for wasting all that water dogs. blush


On the plus side, you're good for the year! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 12:53 PM

Good morning Yard. Did we miss Ray's birthday yesterday ? If so, Ray I hope you had a nice day celebrating with your wife. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 01:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 01:14 PM

I had a great birthday yesterday. My wife and son treated me to dinner and gave me an ice machine. Sweet tea coming up!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/24/23 02:07 PM

What, we missed his Birthday! And I was gonna bake a cake and mail it to you. Sorry Ray, it was gonna be a nice Black Ivory Coffee cake too. wink grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 01:05 AM

I know they’re a competitor, sort of but not really. It’s sad when something like this happens to anyone in the knife community.

R.I.P Ontario.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 01:14 AM

Ray, you will be putting that ice to good use. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 01:16 AM

Randy, I bet we will see Ontario Knives again, but under new ownership. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 03:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 03:24 PM

Howdy dogs. Hope Y’all have a nice day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/25/23 05:29 PM

Pretty nice so far ! smile
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
I know they’re a competitor, sort of but not really. It’s sad when something like this happens to anyone in the knife community.

R.I.P Ontario.


I bought one way back when, thinking it a great deal... until it snapped in half...
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Randy, I bet we will see Ontario Knives again, but under new ownership. wink


The zombie on the knife world...
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 11:03 AM

... and happy belated birthday Ray!!!
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
What, we missed his Birthday! And I was gonna bake a cake and mail it to you. Sorry Ray, it was gonna be a nice Black Ivory Coffee cake too. wink grin


[smashing it into an envelope...] "Get in there!"
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 12:47 PM

Haha, do you know where Black Ivory Coffee comes from? He he.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 06:58 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Really overcast, like we could get a storm.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/26/23 10:05 PM

Pretty overcast here as well, and very humid/muggy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/23 12:09 AM

Air you can wear. ;(
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/23 01:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/27/23 10:47 PM

Good evening folks. Hot and muggy, so we're hoping it will rain. So far we have eaten zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a couple of Gypsy Hybrid peppers from our garden. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/23 03:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/28/23 07:42 PM

Good afternoon everybody.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/23 03:03 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/23 05:16 PM

Morning yard. We’re gradually inching our way toward more tolerable weather.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/23 07:46 PM

Hello fellow Dogs. A hot and lazy day around here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/29/23 10:55 PM

Rain to the North of us, wind in the sky , here I am stuck in the middle with you. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/23 03:32 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/30/23 10:25 PM

Randy, somehow I just can't envision you singing that song. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/23 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Randy, somehow I just can't envision you singing that song. smile smile smile


Haha, I lip synched it. Don’t judge me. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/23 02:13 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 07/31/23 06:46 PM

Afternoon Dawgs. Yup, another trip to the ER. This time it’s her throat swelling shut again. Same ole “protocol”. Steroid shot, Benadryl and Pepcid through an IV. 30 minutes later and she’s good to go, for now. Heck, I’ve even got the meds written down!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 01:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 01:44 PM

Morning dogs. What a glorious day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 01:48 PM

Randy, I hope Patty is feeling better.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 02:54 PM

She is on the mend. HOPEFULLY it’ll last for quite a while this time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 05:01 PM

Hello Scrap Yard. A storm moved through and knocked out power for a lot of folks, including us. It came back on about 20 minutes ago.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/01/23 05:03 PM

Glad to hear that Patty is doing better. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/23 03:33 PM

Thanks guys. We woke up to a stormy day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/02/23 04:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 02:10 AM

Evening. More thunderstorms expected tonight.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 02:52 AM

Good evening Yard. It was so hot today that I only mowed the tallest grass.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 01:04 PM

Morning Yard!

It's been a hot minute since I posted. The heat wave finally broke here. I'm grateful. I'm too fat for that kind of heat.

Glad to hear Patti is feeling better.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 01:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 04:36 PM

Thanks MB
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 04:37 PM

Mornin Dogs. Not saying some of our streets and roads are covered by water, but I did see this one old Hermit building what some folks might call an Ark. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/03/23 10:40 PM

Good evening Yard. Other than a quick run to town, we are staying in and cool. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 02:18 AM

Our preacher said we got 5.5 inches of rain from last night until it stopped raining this afternoon.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 03:33 AM

We have been getting a steady slow light rain for the past couple of days. I'm liking it.

My chickens are surprising me. 4 hens are giving 3 or 4 eggs everyday with one of the bantams adding a tiny egg every other day. I was expecting about half of that and not for at least another month. Looks like I won't need store bought eggs until winter.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 12:42 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 02:07 PM

Mornin. Another wet stormy day. Sure glad we got high clearance vehicles.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 09:20 PM

Just remember Randy ; "Turn around...don't drown". We don't want to lose you. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/04/23 09:40 PM

Haha don’t worry Tom, I’ve got plenty of self flotation material wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/23 12:22 AM

Evening Dogs!

What's the good word?

I'm enjoying the cooler weather here tonight. Its darned near 30 degrees cooler than this time last Friday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/23 02:37 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/23 03:29 PM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. Second night of light rain and slightly cooler temps ....................... sweet! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/05/23 05:48 PM

Overcast and only in the 80’s today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/23 12:48 AM

Evening dogs!

I'm debating getting an LVPO for one of my bull pup rifles. I like the idea behind it but I have zero experience with them.

I'm not convinced I wouldn't be better off just adding a magnifier to a red dot and calling it good. I'm leery about dropping serious coin for one and hating it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/23 12:44 PM

Good morning Yard. We are enjoying some half decent weather with cooler temps and gentle rains. Our garden plants are loving it.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/06/23 01:23 PM

Some sun and Thunderstorms today with a high of 86.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/23 10:27 AM

Good morning Yard. Last night we were sitting on our back deck, listening to the radio and enjoying a nice cool breeze while our dogs did the same. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/23 02:25 PM

It was still fairly muggy here last nigh5 after church. Right now it’s 76 with 70 percent humidity.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/23 04:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/07/23 11:17 PM

Evening Yard!

We are still enjoying mild weather.

I'm trying to get my orchard lined out. I bought some fruit trees from a local nursery and they never took root. But they warranty them and I had to bring the dead trees back to them today. The only tree I had luck with was an apple tree I bought from Tractor Supply this spring that was half dead before the ground unfrozen enough to plant.

I'll take though. If It makes it through the winter I should be good.

I can't try again for the apricot and Bing cherry trees until next spring. The Mormon apricot trees are hard to come by here.

Its been a weird year for growing either too cold or too hot until recently. My blackberry and raspberry are just now starting to grow. Not many pollinators made it through the cold winter. Not a lot of bees and I haven't seen a wasp yet.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/23 10:55 AM

Howdy M/B. We have had pretty good luck with our garden this year. The tomatoes and peppers are coming on quite well, and the new green bean plants are growing nicely .... rabbits got the first planting. The cucumbers and zucchini are doing good as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/23 10:56 AM

Good morning Yard. Cool and damp this morning, a nice change from hot and dry. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/23 02:46 PM

I slept in today. I got up around 745 and it wad 56 degrees. It looks like rain most of the day. My plans are on hold. I need to do some service work to my diesel truck which involves taking off the valve cover. I'm going to pass since I don't have a shop to keep the rain off.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/23 09:59 PM

Sunny and warm today, and I just returned from doing a couple of chores. I also received my Fusion Battle Cry, which my UPS driver drooled over. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/08/23 10:10 PM

We’re supposed to have severe thunderstorms here tomorrow. I sure hope they’re wrong. Thunder and lightening and rain are OK. BUT high winds and Tornados can just stay up in the sky.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/23 10:28 AM

Good morning Yard. Lightning and thunder in the distance means a storm is ahead. Glad I took the dogs out early. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/23 10:50 AM

I use the CLIME app for weather map and can see it headed to you Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/23 10:52 AM

CLIME is a NOAA app

https://climeradar.com/
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/23 01:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/09/23 06:50 PM

Hey MB, THIS IS FOR YOU! :GRIN: OK , and all you other pups wink as well

https://youtu.be/_90QNR-5GUs

They are somewhere around Sand Point Idaho, Northwest of Spokane Washington.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 01:37 AM

LOL, that looks brutal. My back is sore from watching it. But that's hilarious.


I spent the day working on my truck. But I saved around 600 bucks in labor and parts by doing the stuff myself. It was a day well spent.

I have more to do next week. Old trucks need a bit of TLC to keep going. Trying to space it all out and get it done before the snow flies again.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 02:27 AM

WoOoOF couldn't sign Into my account for ages and finally guessed the password right on a whim !!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 02:28 AM

Went for a stroll around one of the busier metro cities today on foot so decided to represent the team ! [Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 03:37 AM

Good to hear from you again T-88, don't be a stranger. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 04:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 04:38 PM

I wondered what had happened to you. Nice to see you back again.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 04:53 PM

Looking good T-Woody. Welcome back. I found my old SYKCO SkunkHunter shirt. It has shrunk though. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 06:40 PM

Funny how those shirts shrink with age. smile smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 10:29 PM

I'm about due to hit the webshop and get some new tees. Probably have to order doubbles of everything my kiddo has been stealing almost every r shirt and hoodie I own. The cool busse/kin graphics wouldn't last a day in my closet without her snatching them
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 10:35 PM

Life's been busy. The hound developed some bad heart issues and is now on meds for the remainder of his time with us. Wife and kids bdays... occupational transition away from union back to self contracting and personal training etc etc. I had to sell off almost my entire collection minus my sjtac and skeleton key but im over the hump and I'm as of today on the hunt for a nice little Res C model from the past/current yard line . I like the drop point or upswept wardog handled models the most but I wouldn't shy away from any of them with a nice pointy tip cool somthing to have a permanent home on my lbe kit.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/10/23 10:39 PM

1021 or 621 are the two I personally like the most . Should have never let the wardog get away but I want somthing in the sub 100.00 range and sliceyyy
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/23 11:42 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like I will be mowing grass today if it's not too wet ; the recent rains really made it grow. On the plus side, our garden plants are loving it. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/23 02:14 PM

Howdy Dawgs. No rain predicted for today but 90 degrees hot.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/23 03:54 PM

Beauty day here. Into the bush this weekend
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/23 04:04 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/11/23 11:27 PM

Hey Tom, since you are so “enamored” with Bowie Knives, you might like this.

https://youtu.be/p8HJGEwIdVA


And here’s something else you might like
https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.167394
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 12:13 PM

Thanks Randy, but I have seen that link before. Side note ...... I have the complete set of TV'[s Jim Bowie. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 12:17 PM

Good morning Yard. I got the yard mowed yesterday ahead of this morning's storm. The General is leaving for Illinois today so I will be bachelor living for a week. Just me, our five dogs and one cat. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 01:41 PM

Woke up to thunderstorms here today as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 02:06 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 04:25 PM

Morning Ray. Things still comin out OK?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 04:32 PM

I hope Ray is alive and well. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/12/23 06:25 PM

Yeah, he’s like the rest of us Old Dogs, the miles are pilin up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/23 02:50 AM

Well, as long as his noggin works he's OK. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/23 03:40 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/23 03:50 PM

Howdy, everybody. I’m doing well except the PT is not working out. I bought two old public service radios and will modify them to work on the Amateur radio bands. I also had to learn how to put a virtual DOS machine on my Windows 10 computer and learn how to program the radios. Keeps me busy and out of trouble. I hope everything is well with you folks.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/23 05:50 PM

Wish you were doin better, but glad to gear you are still plodding on (that’s a southern expression) wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/13/23 08:48 PM

Good to hear from you Ray. I can imagine that a man with your talents can stay busy. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/23 11:19 AM

Good ? morning Yard. I apparently hit both sides of my mouse and now I don't get a full screen ;( Anyway, we're getting that much needed rain, so that's good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/23 04:27 PM

Over the last week (up until last night), we’ve had 10 inches of rain. Last night we had the longest lasting continuous Thunderstorm, lightening thunder that I have ever experienced. Then it rained, hard. We got about 4 inched here but up north just about 10 miles they got 7. AND, MORE thunderstorms are predicted for today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/23 04:57 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/14/23 10:30 PM

Howdy folks. smile We finally got phones and the internet.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/23 05:03 PM

Another day, high of 76 and NO RAIN!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/23 06:08 PM

Same here Randy. I shut off the A/C and opened the windows. for some fresh air, it's beautiful out there.



























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Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/15/23 09:31 PM

The skeeters are tearin us up over here!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/23 12:51 AM

We have very few mosquitoes around here which makes sitting on the deck or the porch quite comfortable.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/23 01:48 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/23 04:36 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard. It's another beautiful day in the neighborhood, blue clear skies and looking good. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/16/23 04:43 PM

Supposed to be 80 and again, NO RAIN! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 12:26 AM

The forecasters said we are due for an eight to fourteen day run of no rain. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 03:21 AM

Another day without a knife being sharpened or used, I feel so dirty. Alas my beauty you’re safe for another day. grin

In other words, I didn’t use my pocket knife for anything today so it’s still sharp for next time. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 03:31 AM

Decisions decisions decisions. Can’t carry a gun to the Dr’s office in St Louis. So, what do I carry? It will be one of my Emerson’s or one of my Spiderco’s I’m sure. I would like to carry my pimped out my Benchmade Bailout (carbon fiber scales, titanium hardware), but I want something more robust than the 0.90 thick blade. And no, can’t carry a fixed blade. In Missouri as a CCW holder I Can Carry a fixed blade concealed. BUT the same restrictions apply as for a firearm.

Now a “common pocket knife” as long as the blade is less than 4 inches long can be carried in “firearm” prohibited areas, meaning Hospitals, Dr office etc. In Missouri a pocket knife (see restrictions above) can be carried legally pretty much anywhere as they are not considered a weapon. RsMo Statute 571.101-121. grin (yes, I worked in law enforcement for 25 years), and I did go through the SEMO Police Academy and was POST certified for about 4 years before I let it lapse because I couldn’t get in all the continuing education hours required. Plus I wasn’t working as a road officer that last year.

And as an aside I will be carrying my Cane Masters Personal Protection Fight, er ah I mean Ambulatory aid. Let’s just say you can really tear someone up with that thing. Or I could use my Irish Blackthorn stick. With all the little “nubs” it has it wouldn’t feel good to be on the receiving end of that either.

Are the knife and Cane as good as a gun, of course not. But they are a lot better than going empty handed. When the Socialists give you restrictions, use their own laws against them. grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 04:42 AM

In areas like that I leave my pistol in my car or truck, but always have my 6" bladed CS Voyager XL. The General keeps a Scrapper 5 in her purse; what a gal.! She is in Illinois and has her Ruger EC 9 with her. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 12:30 PM

I read a report that 80 percent of stolen firearms are taken from vehicles.
Just be careful with that CS knife Tom. I even checked with our County Prosecutor he also said a “pocket knife” with over a 4 inch blade was treated just like a firearm as far as carry restrictions go. You can carry it, concealed, but would need a CCW to do so legally. I’ve got a CS with a serpentine serrated 6 inch blade.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 03:22 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 03:33 PM

The knife laws here are more restrictive than yours. A person can carry either a folding or fixed blade but the knife cannot have a blade length longer than 3”. Do you know that many nice folders are slightly longer than that? Frustrating!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 07:50 PM

Well Ray, it's nice living here in S/W Missouri ; land off the free and home of the brave. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/17/23 07:51 PM

I'm taking a short break from mowing the grass; it's hot out there.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/23 04:59 AM

We must be doing something right, the “administration” is suing Missouri over the SAPA law.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/23 12:58 PM

See post ^^^^ above. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/23 01:00 PM

Good morning Yard. I got all the mowing done yesterday so I'm taking it easier today. Going to town for a headlight for my truck and then to check out a new place to board dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/18/23 01:53 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 12:08 AM

Evening dogs!

Klink, Skunk. I saw this today and thought you would get a kick out of it.

Did you ever wonder why Spring fields seal has snake that looks suspiciously like a Cobra?


https://www.ozarksalive.com/stories/orlandos-lost-cobra-causes-60-year-flashback
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 03:36 AM

That!s slick MB. I also came across an article like it of some kind a few years back. It got a lot more “flowery” and showed many of the news articles as well. I’m just glad I live on the opposite side of the state. Now Tom… wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 06:12 AM

So far, I have only seen black rat snakes, brown water snakes, green grass snakes, and garter snakes. There ARE some water moccasins around as well, but NO cobras.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 05:35 PM

Yup, no Cobras here either. But we do have Copperheads, water moccasins (cotton mouths), rattlers different varieties of rat snakes, blue racers and several different varieties of water snakes.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 08:28 PM

Good afternoon, Yard..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/19/23 10:59 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard. I just finished picking some tomatoes, peppers, and a couple of zucchini ...it's HOT out there ! The thermometer is reading 103 degrees, but it feels even hotter. I will wait for a little while before I water the plants.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/23 03:16 PM

They’re saying it will be over 100 here sometime this coming week.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/23 06:23 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/23 06:58 PM

Randy, they are calling for temps of 100 and 191 for the next six days here. frown Along about Wednesday I may have to mow grass again and I am NOT looking forward to it. Lots of breaks and water for sure.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/20/23 08:26 PM

And don’t forget a hat!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/23 01:12 AM

No problem there Randy. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/23 12:07 PM

7am and it’s already 75 and 90 percent humidity with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/23 12:27 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/23 02:27 PM

The BIL just told us they are saying 111 degrees for Thursday! I think us old folks will just stay inside.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/21/23 09:35 PM

I guess that makes me one of the "younger" folks who will be mowing grass. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/23 01:22 AM

Heard in the news that a town about around 65 miles north of us has a heat index of 123 today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/23 12:08 PM

Good morning Yard. After a run to town yesterday I managed to get about half the mowing done, so I will finish today. Seems like when it rained it rained fertilizer instead of water. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/23 12:11 PM

Good morning,, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/23 12:20 PM

Morning yard. Another hot one on tap for today.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/23/23 09:04 PM

Afternoon Yard!

I got a new personal record out of a set of front brake pads. Just shy of 72,000 miles before I replaced them. Not bad for a 4 door, long bed, 3/4 ton Diesel truck. I actually bought the front pads more than 5 years ago. Took off my tires and realized there was plenty of pad left. so I waited and checked them every tire rotation. There was still a fair amount of brake pad left. But I wasn't going to wait any longer.

I did replace the rotors though. They were probably okay but, there was enough rust in the vented portion I thought it may throw off the balance,

I'm glad I don't mind wrenching on easy stuff. I paid less fr the parts than I would have just for a pad swap. I'll tackle the rear brakes next week.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 02:35 AM

Saving money is always a good thing MB.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 05:30 AM

Yes, just ask ScroogeHunter..........................er, Skunkhunter. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 02:11 PM

OK FINE! SOME of us are just frugal. grin But not always. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 02:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 03:13 PM

Hey Tom, our AG just put the smack down on the St. Louis mayor.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 09:51 PM

That's a good start ! wink
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/24/23 11:52 PM

Got a later spec Trash 2 incoming to keep my DB421 company. Just need the SOD now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 11:03 AM

Way to go cb37 ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 01:59 PM

Congrats CB
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 03:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 09:06 PM

Afternoon dawgs. Hey Ray, what wold be a good pair of walkies for no more than $120? Preferably less than a hundred. I’m thinking about getting something for Patty and I. I would like to have a couple miles line of sight if possible.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 09:53 PM

Thanks, Scrapyard makes my favorite price to performance knives. I have an older Camp Tramp that I absolutely love even though it’s a Rat. Res-C and SR-101 (and SR-77) can’t be beat, especially for the price!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 11:08 PM

Right on cb ! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/25/23 11:10 PM

Randy, what does the Sheriff's office use ? I thought that for most departments they use Motorola walkies.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 03:04 AM

For as much hate as they get. Baofeng aren't bad for a beginner HAM radio. They ate cheap, easy to program using chirp and have surprisingly good range with the right antenna.

Nothing to listen but require a ham license to broadcast. Free test prep and the testing for the license is inexpensive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 03:27 AM

Here our county is using (or did when I retired), Kenwood. I’m just looking for a set to use in case our cell service goes out and Patty and I might be a Mile or so apart (which rarely happens). Or if I need to go check on something around the house. Weave had a couple times when some weird sounds came from outside at night and I had to go check them out. Once there had been someone around. You could see the tracks in the dew, and the local cop tracked to a street over where they apparently got in a car. That’s why I keep a 21 round pistol with a white light next to us while we’re sleeping.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 03:27 AM

Oh and don’t forget to check up in trees around your house as well!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 12:37 PM

That's a good point, although we don't have trees around our house. Our dogs let us know if something is awry, and I check with my friends Smith and Wesson. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 05:27 PM

A dog that will bark at noises is a great first line. I personally have my friends Heckler & Koch leading the way. Oh and Mr. Streamlight who is attached “at the rail” also. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/26/23 10:42 PM

Like the Scout motto says ; "Be prepared". wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 01:14 AM

I have always preached a layered defense.

Motion light, dogs, unfriendly vegetation (thorny bushes, roses,) Motion cameras and then household stuff.

If someone is doing bad things in the front, they are caught on camera(live) and probably bathed in a spot light.

If they are in the back they have messed up. Motion spotlights, a high fence and 3 dogs. A few pretty sketchy chickens as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 03:47 AM

MB, Guinea fowl and geese make for good alarms as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 12:08 PM

So do peacocks.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 12:10 PM

Good morning Yard. We are in for a few cool and rainy days this week ; a nice change from the hot and dry lately.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 03:12 PM

I hear ya Tom. Supposed to be a high of 79 today and 84 tomorrow. I will take that any day over 100+ days!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 04:18 PM

Morning Yard!

Had a little rain to start the day. It has been a nice start to the day. Low 50's and High of 87. I can deal with that.

Skunk Guineas are great alarm birds. If they weren't so loud I would keep a few in the back.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 05:36 PM

Haha, yeah they can be a little vocal. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 06:13 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Afternoon dawgs. Hey Ray, what wold be a good pair of walkies for no more than $120? Preferably less than a hundred. I’m thinking about getting something for Patty and I. I would like to have a couple miles line of sight if possible.


FRS walkie talkies are generally good for an about a 1/2 mile range if there are no obstructions like tall buildings or large trees around. No license needed. GMRS walkie talkie radios use higher power and have a range of about 1-2 miles. A GMRS mobile radio can usually range about 1-2 miles. A base station radio with a larger antenna can have a longer range but it depends greatly on terrain. A GMRS license costs $35 for a period of 10 years and it covers immediate family living at that address. Everyone would use the same call sign. No testing is needed. Some channels are shared between FRS And GMRS so both radio services can communicate with each other. A means to charge the batteries of the walkies is also needed. The mobile GMRS radios are meant to be used in a vehicle or at home with a power supply and they use 12 volt power. I use a battery box with solar panels or a 12 volt power supply. I think a ham radio would also be a good choice but a test must be passed.
In my usual over the top fashion, I have all of them. Recently, I have been programming public service radios that are Part 95 certified for use on the GMRS band.

After you decide what will suit your needs, contact me and I can help you with specific radios
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/27/23 08:54 PM

Great information Ray. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/23 02:07 AM

Thank you Ray. Actually FRS or GMRS either one would work for us I think. But the longer range GMRS hand helds I believe would be better. I’m not looking for anything spectacular, just short range comms for just on case.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/23 01:09 PM

Good morning Yard. A cool front moved in last night making it really pleasant to sit outside on our deck and watch the deer graze in the field.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/28/23 06:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 03:25 AM

84 here today and 85 fir tomorrow. I’ll take these temps over 20 degrees hotter any time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 11:25 AM

Yes, much nicer temps for mowing, which I will be doing later.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 11:26 AM

Good morning Yard. I hope everyone has a good day today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 12:49 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 02:45 PM

G’mornin Scrapyardians. I hope each and every one of you has a safe and glorious day.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 03:49 PM

Morning Yyard!

Its supposed to get toasty today. Before it gets too warm I'm going to head to the range and work on shooting and moving.

I have been slacking on working practical tactics lately.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 09:16 PM

The joy just never stops. Patty has had several posts this past week removed by farce book. They were Very Offensive. They were religious in nature. Then she was banned for a day. “They” accused her of trying to “build her followers” and increase her like count. The second was first now the first is second. Am I “rather upset”,yup. Patty has never played those games. Her mind doesn’t think work way.
Rant off.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/29/23 10:26 PM

FB is odd.

Probably a little commie got a thrill from dinging someone for a religious post. The have soft it him a that look for certain posts.

Plenty of people catching bans for innocuous posts from 5 years ago.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 02:45 AM

I hear ya MB. But it seems to be getting more prevalent at time goes on.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 03:09 AM

I hates Facebook! I’m still on it but only for my friends. And to steal wicked memes.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 03:04 PM

A man after my own Heart!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 03:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 08:54 PM

Afternoon Yard. While surfing Round my regular YouTube channels I came across a reference to a News Source I’ve not heard of before. It’s called Ground News, and so far I like it. What they seem to do is scour the news outlets (they claim about 50k sources) and then rate them buy leaning left, right or center and give you a percentage of which way they lean. In addition they give you a numerical listing of how many sources are reporting on that story.

So far I’m liking what I am seeing as you can pick and choose which article “slant” you want to read. I’m gonna give it some more time before deciding if I want to subscribe (VERY reasonable rates depending on which level you want).
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/30/23 09:46 PM

Afternoon yard!

I replaced the back brakes on my old truck this morning. 72000 miles and they had about half the pads still left. I expected them to have a bit more than the front brakes did but that's a lot for that many miles.

Clearly I don't brake for much of anything wink.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 03:16 AM

M/B, my 01 Dodge has 100,600 miles on it and still the original brake pads. I guess I baby it a little. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 03:25 AM

Our 2011 Jeep patriot had 145k mikes before needing pads. And our 2010 Explorer had 104k.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 12:22 PM

Good morning Yard. The cool front moved through making it feel like a nice Fall day and evening. It was nice sitting on the deck last night with the bright "Super Blue Moon" lighting up the back yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 12:54 PM

Nice, my expectations for brakes are off then.

My 1/2 ton 01 Ram blasted through the front brakes in less than 25,000 miles. That year half to was meter pretty heavy on the front brakes over the rear.

It's nice here today. 46 degrees this morning and maybe low 80s for the high. I can deal with that.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 02:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 05:42 PM

Howdy Yard. I hope everyone is feeling well today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 09:48 PM

Pretty good here. I finished mowing the paths and next door, then ran to town to mail something and hit the store. I'm ready for chow now. smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 10:06 PM

Scrapivore returns YES !! I had to sell my Le a while back frown hopefully can snag one of these guys before they're gone !!!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 08/31/23 11:28 PM

They’re good little knives, that’s for sure. I still have our 2 Cupidvores that I use from time to time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 02:31 AM

I have three, and they are good little knives. Similar to the picture of the DT-12 with a Scrapivore piggyback, I made one with leather. They make a good big & little knife combo.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 02:42 AM

Would be cool to hear about Scrap yard knives on sale on the scrap yard forum.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 02:54 AM

Yeah, I noticed that as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 11:31 AM

I guess we are the "red-headed stepchildren" of the Busse group. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 11:33 AM

Good morning Yard. It's just 60 degrees out there ................................ beautiful.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/01/23 03:20 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 03:58 AM

It was 57 at 6:30am.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 11:48 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard, and it IS a beautifully cool 60 degrees out there. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 01:21 PM

We survived, yesterday.

Patty had her appointment with the Gastroenterology Specialist at Barnes-Jewish yesterday morning. We left home at 6:30am and got to St Louis at 9:15. We really like this guy and he spent over an hour with us, talking about her problems and going over a plan of attack. She got 3 new meds (oh joy joy) and will be scheduled for a couple tests here in a bit. AND they are gonna refer to a hip specialist to see if they can figure what went wrong with the implant. All in all a seemingly productive day, and we have high hopes.

But it was a long (got home around 5pm after driving a total of 296 miles round trip. It was good to get home.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 01:48 PM

65 here in western CT.
Posted By: coolbreezy37

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 01:50 PM

Wonder if the yard will come out with a midsize knife in AEB-L?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/02/23 04:54 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/23 11:35 AM

c/b37, AEB-L seemed to work well for Carothers so perhaps Jerry will follow Nate's lead. It's good that Jerry is willing to try different steels such as 3V, Magnacut, and now AEB-L.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/23 01:38 PM

Morning fellow Dawgs. Right now it’s 74 with a high of 85.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/23 01:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/03/23 11:27 PM

Good evening Yard. It's heating up again this week, but you don't have to shovel sunshine. smile Also, I see that there are not any birthdays on the Yard calendar for September, like August.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/23 01:11 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/04/23 01:47 PM

Happy Holiday Dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 11:25 AM

Good morning Randy and the rest of the Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 01:03 PM

Mornin Tom. Hopefully you and the rest of the dogs are fine. We got rain last night but nothing severe, and it’s rained some more this morning. No mowing today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 04:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 09:32 PM

Afternoon Yard!

It's nice weather here. Sunny and 73. Hard to beat that weather wise.

I have the day to myself so I'm doing my chore list. I put together a couple of metal target stands. I finally have enough to have a pretty decent portable range setup. I just need to grab a few lengths of furring strips and a 2x4 and I'm set for steel and paper.

I cleaned out the chicken coop and put a nesting box on the outside. They have been fussing over the single nest and I'm finding eggs on the ramp and in front of the coop. It was time to expand.

I am going through my food storage and think I need to organize some of it better. I keep bulk bags of rice, flour, sugar and beans in 5 gallon buckets. I have a label on the side. I think I'm going to switch to a color code gamma/style bucket lid. If I use different color lids for each type of food, it will make it easier to find what I need when we swap out new for old to use it. Plus unscrewing a lid is easier than prying a lid off. We aren't getting any younger and my wife has difficulty getting the lids back on and sealed.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 09:57 PM

Shocker! Any of Y’all heard about this? Patty said someone claimed a restaurant they went to wouldn’t take cash!

https://youtu.be/G94gdt5cvqs?si=E9Eg64rGV0w8IAOZ
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 10:57 PM

My "kids" told me that when they go to a ball game you have to use a credit card for everything. It's scary to think that the government wants to go to a "crypto-currency" and replace physical dollars; that way the government could control EVERYTHING you would use money for. Let's HOPE that there are enough "honest" politicians to prevent that from happening.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/05/23 11:10 PM

Yep, its supposed to roll out in November.

I haven't heard that its mandatory. Its not something that's going to work everywhere and I can predict a lot of problems and pitfalls with it.

Its going to be super easy to "print" more money. Just a computer entry. Plus every transaction goes through the fed.

I can see this being the start of hyperinflation. But realistically most money really isn't in your bank anyway. If you needed to make a large cash withdrawal they would need a few days.

I don't like digital currency. I go to too many farmers markets, farms and local purchases from classified ads to mess with that. Plus out west there are plenty of places without cell signals. So I'm not sure how that's going to work out.

Plus I like having an emergency fund in case of natural disaster. Infrastructure goes down but you still need to pay for fuel, groceries and maybe a hotel.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 12:05 PM

Right on M/B. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 12:06 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 12:54 PM

One step closer to Mr Orwell’s Utopia. sick And Morning dogs. More rain last night and more predicted today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 02:36 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 06:46 PM

The storm passed just South of us ; a lot of lightning with it. However, we didn't get a drop of rain.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/06/23 09:48 PM

We got a LOT of lightening/thunder before daylight but hardly any rain. Now they’re say no rain here today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 03:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 03:20 PM

G’mornin dogs. I Hope this fine day has you in good spirits. The SEMO (South East Missouri) district fair begins its 167th year Saturday.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 04:30 PM

Just found this, for all us er ah I mean YOU conspiracy theorists. I. Could see it coming in handy in certain situations, but couldn’t a person “build their own” (chime in you techie guys).

https://refugeprivacy.com/collections/the-refuge-ghost-sleeve-1
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 05:54 PM

That product is just a Faraday cage in a fancy wrapper. You can just wrap your phone in aluminum foil. Doesn’t look as elegant but it works. You could also put your phone under your tin foil hat.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 06:01 PM

Yeah someone said to wrap the phone in plastic wrap first to protect it from the foil. That post was in light of the NATIONAL October 4th test at 14:20-14:50 Eastern time.

Though not being able to use your handheld device or entertainment system may cause hysteria, users all over will have to abide by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on October 4th, as all cell phones, televisions, and radios will be going through a nationwide test.

The test will take place at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4th. Though noises from your electronic device may be loud for a duration of 30 minutes, FEMA will be assessing the nationwide Emergency Alert System as well as Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Article continues after ad

Sources have revealed that a voice may also be heard from your device saying something along the lines of, “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”

The test itself is to ensure that in case of a national disaster, every electronic device will be notified within a 10-minute period.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
That product is just a Faraday cage in a fancy wrapper. You can just wrap your phone in aluminum foil. Doesn’t look as elegant but it works. You could also put your phone under your tin foil hat.


But, but I don’t wear a hat as much as I used to. cry
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 08:58 PM

Just unplug your microwave and put your cell phone in there for the half-hour test. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/07/23 10:01 PM

Naw, I’ll just stash it in an empty ammo can (before I fill it up) grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 12:09 AM

You could cheaply make your own faraway bag/box with copper mesh fabric. The kind the use to stuff cracks to keep out mice and snakes.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 12:50 AM

True, but most of us already have an ammo can or two around. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
You could cheaply make your own faraway bag/box with copper mesh fabric. The kind the use to stuff cracks to keep out mice and snakes.


I’ve actually thought about buying a small roll for just that purpose. Some of the things I want to put in one won’t all fit in an ammo can. But I didn’t know how fine a mesh I would need.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 11:03 AM

Good morning Yard. A storm blew through here at 4 a.m. and dropped a little rain while cooling down the temps a bit.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 12:10 PM

Got down to at least 59 here with an 81 degree predicted high.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 03:27 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 03:32 PM

Time for you to start a new viral TikTok video.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 03:35 PM

With your tin foil hat.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 03:36 PM

Sure am dating myself. Nobody these days calls it “tinfoil”.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
True, but most of us already have an ammo can or two around. wink

But all my ammo cans are filled with……ammo.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/08/23 10:05 PM

Ray, 4 words. BUY MORE AMMO CANS!

No TikTok. I don’t do social media.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 02:34 AM

I think I'll have to test the ammo can vs a Faraway cage. I think seeing if a cell phone will receive calls and texts might be a decent test.

Use a microwave and copper mesh as well. If a call or text gets through its definitely a fail.

I need to pick up some 50 cal cans and a 30mm can anyway. I may try a 2 way radio as well.

The next science channel coming up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 03:23 AM

A few years ago I was lucky enough to buy a few cans big enough to fit a 5,000 watt power inverter wrapped in cardboard. I also picked up an over-sized steel drum from Sportsman's Guide that fit a 2200 watt inverter generator in its cardboard box. Popcorn tins have various items used for solar power as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 12:59 PM

Sounds like Youse guys are expecting TEOTWAWK, You’re skeerin me. Now I gotta go find that calming Llama again. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 04:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
I think I'll have to test the ammo can vs a Faraway cage. I think seeing if a cell phone will receive calls and texts might be a decent test.

Use a microwave and copper mesh as well. If a call or text gets through its definitely a fail.

I need to pick up some 50 cal cans and a 30mm can anyway. I may try a 2 way radio as well.

The next science channel coming up.

I vaguely remember reading an article about some ammo cans that had a thick rubber seal around the top part that would prevent metal to metal contact between the lid and can.
This would prevent a Faraday cage from being formed. Always test your cages.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Sounds like Youse guys are expecting TEOTWAWK, You’re skeerin me. Now I gotta go find that calming Llama again. wink

Just go pet your money.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 05:19 PM

Some of the best advice I’ve read about testing Faraday cages is to put a strong light inside the cage and test inside a darkened room at night. Look for light leakage along seams, handle attachment points and the edge of the lid. Use metal tape to seal off the light leakage. The explanation was that the leaks would be small enough to prevent a phone’s or radio’s signal from getting through but big enough to allow EMP to enter. Since I do not have an EMP generator, I was not able to test this; however, it was easy enough to do.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 08:52 PM

Even with rubber seals around the lids, wouldn’t the metal overlapping each side provide a shield?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Sounds like Youse guys are expecting TEOTWAWK, You’re skeerin me. Now I gotta go find that calming Llama again. wink

Just go pet your money.


That WOULD be comforting, but money just doesn’t purr like a well petted calming Llama. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/09/23 11:45 PM

The reason I say use a phone is in another life. If I took electronic media as evidence, I would place the item in a faraday bag until we could extract the info. It prevented bad actor from remotely wiping electronic evidence until we could extract it in a lab.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 12:41 AM

Don't worry, be happy. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 01:56 AM

I just read one of the greatest bits of wisdom I’ve ever heard tell of.

“You don’t leave the creators of a problem in charge of the solution”.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 09:52 AM

Let's hope that this changes soon !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 09:54 AM

Good morning Yard. After a little more rest I will be mowing the grass again., ahead of the expected rain tomorrow. Sure enjoying these cooler temps ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 02:09 PM

Morning dogs.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 03:04 PM

Morning Yard!

Been up and at it for a bit. Watering the garden and picking vegetables.

It finally got cool enough for my tomatoes to ripen. I may have enough to make a big batch of spaghetti sauce to can. I need at least 25lbs of Roma's to make it happen. If I don't have a bunch of blossom rot I should be ok.

Hopefully my garlic grew well. I want to try and use most everything in the sauce from what we grew at home.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 03:33 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
The reason I say use a phone is in another life. If I took electronic media as evidence, I would place the item in a faraday bag until we could extract the info. It prevented bad actor from remotely wiping electronic evidence until we could extract it in a lab.

I wasn’t talking about commercial Faraday bags but about DIY stuff like a 55 gal. barrel or a garbage can. There could be gaps in the welded seams. The author of the article said that EMP radiation could enter a very small gap. That’s why he said testing by a phone wasn’t good enough. I have no idea if he was correct.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/10/23 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Even with rubber seals around the lids, wouldn’t the metal overlapping each side provide a shield?

There should be metal to metal contact between the lid and body of the can with no gaps or else it won’t be a Faraday cage.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 02:53 AM

Large popcorn tins lined with cardboard are just the thing for smaller items. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 03:09 PM

Morning Yard!

Well my theory on cell phone signals as a means of testing a faraday cage is busted. As long as I accept that a microwave is a reasonable faraday cage.

I was able to Bluetooth my phone while it was sealed in a microwave.

Being the inquisitive idiot that I am I started looking at the concept of a faraday cage.

Turns out there is a wide spectrum of what a faraday cage is and what it will block. A chain link fence, a car, airplane and concrete reinforced with rebar can all act as a type of faraday cage.

A lot is dependent on what you are trying to block. Obviously a car wont block cell phone signals but it will protect you from a lightning strike most of the time and not just because of the tires. Which until now I was convinced was a fact.

On the other hand a fine mesh will probably stop a cell phone signal but I'm not going to bet my life that it would stop a lightning strike.

Pretty much my redneck testing methods aren't going to cut it on this one.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 03:52 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 04:24 PM

If you want to watch an excellent video about EMP, try this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pjae1m7LjA
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 10:01 PM

Ray, that's because you're a N/E Redneck. smile smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 10:36 PM

Lining the walls, floor and ceiling of a room in your house with gold and silver bars will make a very effective Faraday cage. Just ask Scrooge McSkunk.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/11/23 11:10 PM

He's the one that would know ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/23 01:10 AM

I’ll have you know, I would NEVER use anything as cheap as Silver! grin wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/23 04:12 AM

I made a target stand for one of my steel gongs and for a paper target stand. I would have made a second paper target from but one of the boards warped in the couple of hours it was in the bed of the truck. I couldn't get 1x2 furring strips so I had to buy 1x4 and rip them. Have to see if the one board will straight enough to cut it down to size. It would be real cool if the 1x4 was really 4 inches instead of 2.5 inches.

At least I can work on some pistol drills in multiple targets. All the range target stands are too short. Whoever built them must have been a bench rest shooter.

[img]https://photos.app.goo.gl/QEscM59WxeUQUJ9v7[/img]
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/23 11:05 AM

A few years ago I made a target stand out of 1 1/2" pvc pipe; worked well until my SIL tried a shotgun on it. frown I was able to salvage it, but it is now history.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/23 11:06 AM

Good morning Yard. We finally received some much needed rain which helped cool down the temps as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/12/23 12:45 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 01:14 AM

Good evening folks. It's really nice out there right now, and I will need a heavy flannel shirt later while out with our dogs. Great time of year. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 07:17 AM

It’s official. We’re gonna start looking for a new vehicle tomorrow. Patty doesn’t like buying used so we will probably start with the New Ford Maverick. Don’t know what would be a cheaper, entry level Escape size SUV.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 11:46 AM

In late 2016 we bought a 2017 Toyota Camry and we have loved it ever since then. In "Consumers Report" they are always rated as #1 or 2 for reliability, and we consistently get 34 to 38 MPG. On a trip to Illinois the General managed to get 40 MPG. We have never had a problem with it and will definitely consider it if / when we get a new car. We even drove around the massive plant when we were in Louisville where it was built.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 11:48 AM

Good morning Yard. Can you believe it, Randy is actually going to spend some of his fortune on a new vehicle ?!!!?? smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 02:46 PM

With my back problems and Patty’s hip and back trouble we are wanting something easy in easy out. We’re thinking pickup or SUV because you don’t have to set down them. They’re pretty much a straight slide in or out. Now if w3 could find a car like that…
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 02:47 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 10:25 PM

Randy, a car with power seats should be able to raise or lower the seat level to your liking.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/13/23 11:12 PM

Alms, alms for the poor. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/23 01:03 AM

We are probably getting a new car also.

As bad as I hate to say it the Subaru Outback and Cross trek are the front runners.

I got a chance to drive the Outback for a day at work. I was very impressed with how comfortable it was and the perfect height to get in and out of. Plus they do really well in the snow.

It impressed me enough to get over my intense dislike of the Outback in general.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/23 03:29 AM

Subaru is another great vehicle for sure. They run 1st or 2nd in Consumers Report along with Toyota, depending on the model.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/23 01:08 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/14/23 11:54 PM

Good evening Yard. Another beautiful and cool night ahead, perfect for sitting on the deck listening to the radio while the dogs do their thing.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/23 03:34 AM

Supposed to get to 49 before daylight, and a high of 81 tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/23 10:01 AM

Good morning Yard. Another beautiful night --- until the dogs woke me up. The constellation Orion looks like it's just over our yard and the stars are bright. Later on we will be going to town to have lunch with my brother and his wife, as they are on their boat at Stockton Lake for a few days. It should be a really nice day today. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/23 01:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/15/23 06:42 PM

Howdy Ho. Looks like we're going to make that a dinner engagement today at a decent restaurant in town (there isn't many). So, a little more time to putter around the house and organize some preps. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 12:41 AM

Evenin dogs, hope everyone is doing well this evening.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 02:01 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like we might receive some much needed rain today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 06:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 06:26 PM

Well, we dodged the hurricane. It went further East and the conditions weren’t too bad around here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 10:44 PM

Good to hear Ray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/16/23 11:02 PM

For sure ! I think about you every time a hurricane heads your direction ; glad you are OK. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/17/23 07:01 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/23 03:15 AM

Good evening Yard. We had a nice day today ; we went to see the movie Oppenheimer, then I took the General to dinner at a Mexican restaurant we hadn't tried yet. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/23 03:35 PM

Good morning Yard. After another cup of coffee I will take my truck in for an oil change and pick up a few things.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/23 03:38 PM

By the way Randy, the General tried a flat tin, shaped like a big Oreo to see if we could block a phone signal i.e. Faraday cage and it worked. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/23 04:51 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/18/23 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
By the way Randy, the General tried a flat tin, shaped like a big Oreo to see if we could block a phone signal i.e. Faraday cage and it worked. wink


That’s really great to hear Tom. I’ll probably put my “Weather” bag in a tin like that. It has a small led flashlight, am/fm/weather radio and a backup battery pack and some a batts as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/23 12:12 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/23 01:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/19/23 06:49 PM

Morning Yard!

I made a bunch of spaghetti sauce yesterday. I ended up with more than I planned on. I canned 13 quarts. I had a few hiccups with one brand of lids and finished up around midnight.

I just finished mowing. Now to hit the hardware store and finish a few more projects.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/23 03:36 AM

M/B, you're a busy man for sure, but productive. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/23 05:01 AM

LOL,

I think I'm productive because I have time on my hands now. Plus decent weather and a bit of boredom.

It works out though.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/23 12:57 PM

G’mornin dogs. 58 degrees here with a weather prediction of 77 and some rain.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/23 01:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/20/23 07:39 PM

Good afternoon Yard. We received some much needed rain last night which helped cool down the temps. I am really liking this weather. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 04:36 AM

It’s late, We’re tired. Nite my friends.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 12:29 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like I will be mowing later in order to stay ahead of the rain. At least our garden plants are happy. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 12:48 PM

Morning Yard. Its finally raining. Most of last night and hopefully today. The high I'd 56. It's a good day to be working my part time gig.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning Yard. Its finally raining. Most of last night and hopefully today. The high I'd 56. It's a good day to be working my part time gig.


Unless you have to get out. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 03:01 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/21/23 08:24 PM

Afternoon dogs. What with all our Faraday cage discussions of late, this popped up on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/8-dEDCsYTKM?si=hHQ5PIHPqXcvxr3q
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 01:45 AM

Funny you posted that ; I received another ten .50cal. ammo cans today as well as MANY packs of desiccant. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 02:48 AM

Trying to lose some water weight Tim? wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 03:20 AM

Good evening guys. It's been a while since I was on here. What's been going on? I saw the Scrapivore drop but I didn't get one. Been slowing down on the knives and buying a few more guns lately.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 03:24 AM

Hi Todd. smile I think a lot of us have slowed down a little..
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 03:25 AM

Randy, I don't want moisture to affect all my .................... electronics. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 03:00 PM

Haha I hear ya Tom.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 03:01 PM

Hey Todd. I hear ya, I’m slowing way down as well. We had to buy a new vehicle. cry what with Patty’s upcoming multiple trips to St. Louis we just didn’t want to chance that many possible breakdowns on 12 and 13 year old vehicles. I know a round trip is only 300 miles, but when you are looking at 4 or more…
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/22/23 04:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 12:54 AM

For once, not trying to be political. But this has a lot of good “gun history”.

https://youtu.be/ffMNksrki1E?si=AQSSsgWefr1xeylF
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 11:42 AM

Good morning Yard. We went to town yesterday for a few things and I let the General buy me an early dinner. smile Today is supposed to be nice but later on rough and possibly severe weather is supposed to hit us overnight and into the morning. In the meantime, I'm filling up those cans with my ................. electronics. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 01:51 PM

The filling of cans is a worthy endeavor. grin I have some filling of my own to do with some personal protection items wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 05:00 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 05:07 PM

BTW, why do the YouTubers seem to think that there will only be 1 EMP strike? I think an enemy would not rely on just one bomb but would send a few more at random intervals.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
BTW, why do the YouTubers seem to think that there will only be 1 EMP strike? I think an enemy would not rely on just one bomb but would send a few more at random intervals.


AND, at very precisely designated areas so as to do the greatest damage possible.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
For once, not trying to be political. But this has a lot of good “gun history”.

https://youtu.be/ffMNksrki1E?si=AQSSsgWefr1xeylF

Good video. Thanks, Randy. As to Biden’s often repeated remark that you couldn’t buy a cannon, many cannons in Colonial times were privately owned and cannons can still be purchased today. In fact, the cannon my Civil War reinactment unit used was privately owned.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/23/23 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
For once, not trying to be political. But this has a lot of good “gun history”.

https://youtu.be/ffMNksrki1E?si=AQSSsgWefr1xeylF

Good video. Thanks, Randy. As to Biden’s often repeated remark that you couldn’t buy a cannon, many cannons in Colonial times were privately owned and cannons can still be purchased today. In fact, the cannon my Civil War reinactment unit used was privately owned.



Privately owned. Oh I just can not go there. So I guess you weren’t the original owner. grin wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 12:27 AM

LOL, you can own a cannon now. No permit needed. A friend of mine was going to build a reproduction civil war mountain cannon for me. Unfortunately he passed away.

He made nd sold cannons as a hobby. He dud some amazing work and incredible carriages.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 04:48 AM

Brandon is SO confused ! frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 05:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
LOL, you can own a cannon now. No permit needed. A friend of mine was going to build a reproduction civil war mountain cannon for me. Unfortunately he passed away.

He made nd sold cannons as a hobby. He dud some amazing work and incredible carriages.

The mountain howitzer is a nice cannon. Small and lightweight. We were in some reinactments with units that fielded them,
I think the carriage on a large gun is the hard part. The iron fittings are somewhat intricate and getting the wheels correct is time consuming. A 12 pounder Napoleon weighs over 1,000 lbs and the wheels must be right in order to move them.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
For once, not trying to be political. But this has a lot of good “gun history”.

https://youtu.be/ffMNksrki1E?si=AQSSsgWefr1xeylF

Good video. Thanks, Randy. As to Biden’s often repeated remark that you couldn’t buy a cannon, many cannons in Colonial times were privately owned and cannons can still be purchased today. In fact, the cannon my Civil War reinactment unit used was privately owned.



Privately owned. Oh I just can not go there. So I guess you weren’t the original owner. grin wink

I guess your memory must be failing. As a member of the Union Army Balloon Corps, you knew the original owner.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 06:03 PM

Good one Ray. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/24/23 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
For once, not trying to be political. But this has a lot of good “gun history”.

https://youtu.be/ffMNksrki1E?si=AQSSsgWefr1xeylF

Good video. Thanks, Randy. As to Biden’s often repeated remark that you couldn’t buy a cannon, many cannons in Colonial times were privately owned and cannons can still be purchased today. In fact, the cannon my Civil War reinactment unit used was privately owned.



Privately owned. Oh I just can not go there. So I guess you weren’t the original owner. grin wink

I guess your memory must be failing. As a member of the Union Army Balloon Corps, you knew the original owner.


I need to get bigger shows or a smaller mouth so my feet won’t fit in there any more. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/23 03:41 AM

LOL x 100 smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/23 02:43 PM

Mornin dogs. Hope everyone is safe and sound.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/23 03:36 PM

So far, so good. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/23 05:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/25/23 06:00 PM

Randy, we all care for you anyway. Go snuggle up with your llama and gold bars and you’ll feel better soon.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 01:52 AM

Perfect solution for Randy's "golden years". smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Randy, we all care for you anyway. Go snuggle up with your llama and gold bars and you’ll feel better soon.


Thank you Ray. The Llama and I are both happy but I can only access Fort Kno er I mean my little gold vault every other day (time lock) so I will have to wait until tomorrow. Good thing I guess, I ran out of wax. Guess I better buy another 10 gallons. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 02:44 AM

Hmmm. Legal or illegal. The company claims since it does not physically mount to the gun it’s legal per atf.

https://usa1shot.com/products/one-shot-gs2-new-for-2023
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 01:30 PM

Good morning Yard. Another beautiful day to do some chores outside.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 04:37 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 04:41 PM

There were some other gadgets in the past that attached to the hand or wrist that were legal because they were not attached to the firearm. It looks like a good system but I would like to know how well it fits different pistols.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 05:11 PM

I hear ya Ray. Saw a video where they used it on Glock, 1911, Sig P320, S&W M&P. It’s supposed to fit Walther as well. I reckon most guns with a Glock type (grip angle) grip. I sent an email asking about H&K , specifically the VP9 and VP9SK.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 07:02 PM

That's funny, I just watched a video about that at the triggercon in Kansas. The rep was making some pretty wild claims about the Secret Service and SWAT teams using their product. Aside from common sense telling me he is full of it. His body language was all but screaming that he was being deceitful.

Probably legal but I wouldn't chance it with the current state of affairs and the limited benefit it would have.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 07:40 PM

I think that’s one of the videos I saw. Was the guy from TFB-TV doing the interview? And yeah, “something” seemed off to me, like he was tweaking or something. But still, I like the concept .
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 07:52 PM

Here’s another PSA from Liberty Doll over on YouTube. This might surprise a lot of people, but they did teach us this in the police academy back in 1996, and MB has backed me up.

https://youtu.be/xsSi3KQ2pwg?si=Y4s4DcujUTgI1tE4
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/26/23 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
That's funny, I just watched a video about that at the triggercon in Kansas. The rep was making some pretty wild claims about the Secret Service and SWAT teams using their product. Aside from common sense telling me he is full of it. His body language was all but screaming that he was being deceitful.

Probably legal but I wouldn't chance it with the current state of affairs and the limited benefit it would have.



It would be very helpful (maybe) for sighting in. Also if it was a no holds barred situation (where you wouldn’t need to worry about going to jail), I could also see it being useful. Just one of those things that might Be nice to just have around.

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/23 02:01 PM

Top ‘O the mornin to ya me fellow dawgs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/27/23 05:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 12:56 AM

Wow, everybody must have had good weather and spent the day outside. No posts since noon,,
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 01:34 AM

Yep, she is correct on duty to protect. Moral obligations are different than legal obligations though.

The thing about many (at least the one I followed) of those cases is they sued because they refused to take any action to protect themselves. One was offered a hotel where hee ex wouldn't know she was until they found him and took him into custody. But it wasn't convenient. She wanted a cop stationed at her house.

They only thing she is wrong on is qualified immunity. Its not blanket immunity. More often than not its for times when something occurs and wasn't already covered by established law or case law.

I spent a fair amount of time in the ER and having surgery due to putting myself in danger and getting hurt to protect someone else from getting killed.

My back and knee remind me on a regular basis.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 02:47 AM

Never anything “Serious”, but in my 3 years working as a part time/reserve officer (from1-3 shifts a week! Plus some ride alongs) I was in a few scuffles. Got Maced, hit, kicked spit on bounced off furniture…
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 02:59 AM

Well, I got bounced all over........................... while mowing the lawn. smile I'm pretty keyed up because I got hotel reservations made for our visit to the Alamo as well as boarding the dogs. I have wanted to go there since I was just a little spud, growing up with Fess Parker as Davy Crockett and Scott Forbes as Jim Bowie. Going to get the serviced and checked over tomorrow and then on to the VA for a physical.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 03:36 AM

Enjoy your trip Tom. I was there when I was around 10 maybe, and again while in basic training in 1974. Lots of history there, lots to contemplate on. Oh and be sure you do the River walk thing.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 04:58 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 05:04 PM

Have a good trip, Tom. I always wanted to go there. We are about the same age so I also grew up with John Wayne, Fess Parker etc. I had a plastic flintlock rifle and a coonskin cap. Good times.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/28/23 11:52 PM

And din’t forget F Troop! And Hogans Hero’s was a good little show.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 02:51 AM

Hogan's Heroes is where my Drill Instructor got the idea to call me Private Klink (he sure wasn't going to call me Colonel !). smile

My physical went VERY well, including the blood and urine tests. After that we took the General's car for an oil change and look-over. After we got home I called a tire dealer who had our size in stock so I took the car for four new tires ; I don't want any road problems during our upcoming trip. To top it off, I picked up a pizza at Pizza Hut for dinner. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 04:33 AM

Ah, so you’re gonna drive. I thought you were gonna fly.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 04:35 AM

If I Remember right, every state you’re gonna travel through has Reciprocity with Missouri.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 12:27 PM

Morning Yard,

It's looking to be a nice day. Currently 42 and a high of 70. I got my irrigation system fixed so its back to work at the part time gig tiday.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 01:52 PM

Morning fellow dogs. Hope all is well with the world where you are.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 02:31 PM

Yes Randy, reciprocity with Missouri for Oklahoma and Texas. I would have liked to have flown there but I don't have your money. smile On our road trips we like to say that we're going places and eating things. smile (Three Stooges line) smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 05:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/29/23 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Yes Randy, reciprocity with Missouri for Oklahoma and Texas. I would have liked to have flown there but I don't have your money. smile On our road trips we like to say that we're going places and eating things. smile (Three Stooges line) smile


Well, if it’s green and fuzzy DON’T eat it. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/23 02:31 PM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/23 04:53 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 09/30/23 05:01 PM

Last night I tried an MRE from a batch that I just bought to see how it tasted. It’s funny but the MREs that I ate while I was in the Army tasted better. Either my memory is faulty or I was a lot hungrier back then.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 03:37 AM

We never had MRE's,, just C-rations and a few "long rations" (freeze dried) when we were in the mountains, which I thought were great after eating C-rations all the time. It's one of the reasons I can appreciate Mountain House freeze-dried meals now.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 01:17 PM

Morning dogs. Hopefully all is well in your world today.
Posted By: tedwca

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 03:03 PM

Good morning!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 04:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 04:52 PM

I agree, Tom. The LRRP rations were very good. I had to Google that. They must be the ones that I remember. Hey give me a break. That was over 50 years ago. The Army also gave us C rations from 1948 (!) and the Korean War that were not so good. As a contrast, I sometimes ate at an Air Force mess that was 10 times better than our chow hall.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 08:04 PM

When we came out of the "bush" we went to our rear area, which was a combat base. They had a chow hall there that was a nice break from the
C-rats. We pulled a couple weeks of bridge security at Liberty bridge that was great; they had a chow hall and make do showers. Yes, time flies as that was more than fifty years ago.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/01/23 10:04 PM

TED! Welcome back Brother. How are things with you?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/23 12:38 PM

Another day of stress. We’re hosting a funeral dinner today, expecting about 100 people. As usual there are only 4 of us to do everything. Such is life. Patty and I ate both already sucking down pain pills, but-we’ll make it. We always do.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/23 01:15 PM

Hang tough Randy, and I hope you two get to feeling better.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/23 04:14 PM

Hola! Had a dream about a Scrap Yard knife last night so I figured I ought to check in.

Ted, Ray, Randy, Tom... good to see you all.

Randy, sorry about the funeral!

How is everyone?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/23 05:03 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/02/23 06:59 PM

Howdy Josh, good to hear from you again. Ray and I are doing our best to keep Randy in line, but it's a tough job. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 01:12 AM

Hola little tree dweller. How’s Gooberment life treating ya?
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 05:36 AM

Yeesh. Government life? About as weird as you might expect
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 01:00 PM

Good morning Yard. Government life Josh ???
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 01:23 PM

Gooberment is weird? Who woulda thunk it. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 02:46 PM

Morning Yard!

It's a cool rainy day. About 45 outside.

The runt doesn't work today so she wants to hangout. I'm going to get her registered to vote and then take her to lunch and maybe take her to the aquarium. We haven't had a chance to hang out much lately.

Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 06:40 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 06:44 PM

Hi Ted, DT, Tom and MB. Oh, and you too , Skunky.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/03/23 07:05 PM

Seems some flyboys in Germany have a drinking problem that are putting lives at risk so the Airforce is coming down hard on them. A recent article states “in a memo of the new policy, which says that "alcohol consumption outside of your dorm or residence is prohibited". The memo continues but only “between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.”
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 12:04 AM

Yeah, you gotta watch those drunkin Flyboys. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 10:36 AM

Arf, arf, arf arf (good morning) dogs. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 12:40 PM

Good morning Randy and the rest of the Yard. A cool rain moved in early this morning ; glad I got the grass mowed yesterday.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:04 PM

I mowed the lawn for the first time in years on Saturday.

... well, it wasn't the first time the lawn was mower in years... just the first time I've done it. It's one of those jobs the kids have been doing for the past decade. With the two youngest doing marching band (vibraphone and color guard), looks like I'll be back doing this more often in the fall. Somehow they managed to take care of it last year, but the older girl is a senior and busy with college prep.

Oh well, I had a good run. So long as I wear the cages around my knees I can do it. Just one more thing to whine about grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Morning Yard!

It's a cool rainy day. About 45 outside.

The runt doesn't work today so she wants to hangout. I'm going to get her registered to vote and then take her to lunch and maybe take her to the aquarium. We haven't had a chance to hang out much lately.



Good on ya! Get 'er registered and get 'er voting!
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. Government life Josh ???



Yup. Living la vie de loca managing what's left of our foreign policy. OK, that's not true. In just a low level cog trying to take it down from the inside.

Call me Ron. Ron Swanson.

[Linked Image from i.imgflip.com]
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Arf, arf, arf arf (good morning) dogs. grin


No need to translate. We all got it grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:12 PM

How's everyone doing these days?
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:12 PM

...or just today?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:27 PM

Alive. Not really kickin, but still vertical. Don’t belittle yourself Joshua. Without you the State Department would have Bozo and and Kackles for bosses. Oh wait… wink.

Seriously, hopefully your health is doing somewhat better. Patty has 3 appointments coming up in St Louis this next week. SO FAR the new meds they gave her are doing well for her Gastro problems.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Alive. Not really kickin, but still vertical. Don’t belittle yourself Joshua. Without you the State Department would have Bozo and and Kackles for bosses. Oh wait… wink.

Seriously, hopefully your health is doing somewhat better. Patty has 3 appointments coming up in St Louis this next week. SO FAR the new meds they gave her are doing well for her Gastro problems.



Thanks Randy. Yeah, I've been doing surprisingly much better the past couple weeks. Pain is down and I'm sleeping a bit more restfully than I have in years.

I'll keep you and Patty in my prayers!


[Linked Image from m.quickmeme.com]
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:38 PM

Well today will be a good day to test out your home made Faraday Cage. That obnoxious sounding emergency test for ALL communications is due today starting about 2:20 pm.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 02:46 PM

Morning Yard!

It's finally cool enough to have no possible need for air conditioning. We use portable floor air conditioners. One bonus is they can also be used as a dehumidifier. Plus through the process if I don't run the vent, they heat the area up from the typical 57 degrees that it hovers around most of the year.

I moved two into our finished basement. I have been getting gallons of water a day out of there. Frankly I'm surprised by just how humid it really was/is down there. There are no apparent leaks. But cool and dark holds moisture well.

I plan on drying it out as much as possible and then hitting it periodically to keep up. My wife stores photos in her room downstairs and my safe and sporting goods are in another. I try to keep parts of my room at about 50% humidity. It's been a challenge this year.

I think it was super humid this spring and we had a glut of rain and flooding and a little water came into a room through intact concrete. Even though we dried the carpet and oad, I'm betting concrete retained that moisture and likely a little is holding in the drywall just from ambient humidity in the air. Hopefully I can get that out of there over the winter.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 04:36 PM

We run a dehumidifier year round in the basement. I have it run directly into the floor drain. Got tired of dumping 3 gallons every couple days. Dedicated dehumidifiers are much cheaper than AC units as be run for years 24/7.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 04:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 04:55 PM

Thank you for the prayers Joshua. And even though I haven’t addressed you personally here or email you are often in my prayers. I know you have serious medical problems and now with Patty and I (my back is gettin progressively worse) I think of all us “older folk” more. I use a 5 foot “staff” for walking now cause I’ve fallen 5 times since last summer, and the stick allows me to stay more upright than with a cane.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/04/23 08:24 PM

Josh, I run a dehumidifier year-round in the basement as well. It's like a combined grocery / sporting goods store down there and I store my leather for sheath making as well. I cut down my knife buying and thus sheath making, and it's more difficult with the arthritis in my hands. However, since I had my knees replaced I'm getting around MUCH better, and we're getting ready to visit the Alamo for a vacation trip.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/05/23 04:36 PM

Randy, I appreciate the prayers. Though I'm not here as often as I like, I think of everyone here frequently.

Tom, sounds like our basements are kinda similar.... though I'm no leather worker. The best leather I have down there came from you wink

Arthritis sucks. Bad backs suck. Bad knees suck. I feel your guys' pain wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/05/23 07:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 02:18 AM

Evenin dogs. Just made our 3 nights hotel reservation for Patty’s upcoming tests next week in St Louis. I don’t like big city’s, but at least we’ll be staying in a better part of town.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 04:54 AM

I hope all goes well for Patty and you Randy, just be careful in St. Louis ..... ANYWHERE. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 01:49 PM

We’re gonna do the best we can Tom. And same to you in Tex-us wink.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 04:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 04:41 PM

Good luck to you and Patty. I pray the tests go well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 05:34 PM

Well, we're getting ready to take the dogs to the Vet for boarding, then finalize our preps for leaving tomorrow. I'm getting more excited by the minute and really looking forward to our trip. smile
Posted By: gun dog

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 09:17 PM

Evening gents hope everyone made it through the week!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 10:30 PM

Hey Mike. Was just thinking about you.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/06/23 10:37 PM

OK, here is the deal. Just found out a friend we go to Church is related to me. BUT what relation are we?

My Great Grandpa and Grandma were husband and wife (duh). His Great aunt was my Great Grandma. What relation are we?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/23 01:04 PM

Good 44 degree morning dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/23 03:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/07/23 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
OK, here is the deal. Just found out a friend we go to Church is related to me. BUT what relation are we?

My Great Grandpa and Grandma were husband and wife (duh). His Great aunt was my Great Grandma. What relation are we?

I’ll ask my wife when she comes home from work. She does sone genealogy work.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/23 01:07 PM

Thank you Ray.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/23 01:08 PM

Another dinner at Church today. This one is for Pastors appreciation day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/23 04:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/08/23 09:05 PM

Howdy Dawgs. Once again Terrorists ramp up their escalating attacks to destroy a nation, to accomplish the Genocide Hitler was thankfully unable to accomplish. THIS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/23 06:01 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/09/23 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
OK, here is the deal. Just found out a friend we go to Church is related to me. BUT what relation are we?

My Great Grandpa and Grandma were husband and wife (duh). His Great aunt was my Great Grandma. What relation are we?

She says you are second cousins.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/23 12:03 AM

Evening guys. Been working a lot and deer hunting when I can. Not buying much lately. Traded vehicles and ended up with a Jeep Wrangler Sahara, great little vehicle and fun to drive. I've wanted one for years and finally in a place to get one. Hope y'all are doing well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/23 03:32 AM

Haha, funny you mentioned a new veh. We bought a ‘23 Ford Edge about a month ago. So far we’re really happy with it.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/23 06:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/10/23 08:38 PM

We made it to St Louis. Now to just stay safe until Friday. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/23 01:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/23 01:50 PM

Stay out of trouble, Randy.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/23 01:50 PM

Morning Yard!

Another great day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/23 07:56 PM

Well, first procedure finished. Removed3 polypops and see her in 5 years! Tomorrow is da tube down the throat and into the stomach. Remove that and insert a smaller one fir hours and it comes out Friday morning.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/11/23 10:39 PM

Glad to hear its going smoothly. You're both in our prayers.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/23 12:10 AM

Thanks guys. And that should be for 24 hours.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/23 03:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/23 04:01 PM

Good to hear, Randy. Prayers sent.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/12/23 05:42 PM

Well she made it through the tube down the nose into the throat/stomach. They took it out and inserted a smaller one with a probe and a “monitor” box so they can tell what happens when she eats and drinks anything. They’ll remove it about 10 tomorrow and then it’s Homeward bound for us! grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/23 03:07 PM

Accidentally went hunting last night. I was practicing with my compound crossbow from off the deck. Went down and brought the target up from 20 to 10 yards to see where the crossbow was hitting closer in. I had just cocked the crossbow and was looking for a field tip bolt when I looked up and saw a big doe standing exactly where the target had been at 20 yards. I yelled at her and she just sat there chewing her cud. The temptation was too much, so I pulled out a broad head tipped bolt from the front quiver and shot her grin

Time of shot: 1830.

I watched her run off across the path to the woods, got down and made sure there was blood, and waited for the inky cover of darkness to hide my deeds. Lisa came home and took it better than I thought she would. She always warned me "DON'T SHOOT THE DEER IN OUR YARD!!! THE NEIGHBORS WILL NOT LIKE IT!!!!" When I confirmed I had broken neither law nor HOA rules, she just shook her head abs said "Well, so long as it's not dead in the neighbor's yard. "

My youngest daughter walked in 20 minutes later and agreed to come help me track the deer down. We got some food and waited until we thought it unlikely we'd meet any neighbors while skulking around in the dark bedecked in camo and carrying my 4-11 clipped on the side of my Maxped Fatboy.

BTW, THAT was the knife I dreamt about a well or two ago. Actually, it was a variant that had cutouts to use as a wrench for O2 tanks and a bottle opener on the choil.

Time of departure: 2000


I THOUGHT it had gone into a thicket about 20-30 yards behind the house to die. Boy was I wrong. It HAD gone into the thicket... but then it left, jumped the creek, and headed uphill toward the well-lit middle school behind the house. I was praying "PLEASE don't let this thing die somewhere on school property in front of a window! Then I remembered the school literally has no windows grin

It stopped about 20 yards short of the school's grassy fields, did a big loop back around, then looped back again, and headed into the woods again. It eventually cane out into a wide trail covered in invasive Japanese stilt grass, walked along it for 70 yards, then back into the woods and jumped into the dry creek bed. It walked along for another 40 yards, before jumping back up the bank to avoid a pool that still had water and eventually died in the middle of the dry bed RIGHT where a jogging path intersects it. Unfortunately foxes had started eating out the rump but stopped when they got a geyser of gut goo. Apparently I got one lung and nicked a stomach. Good thing. Apparently foxes dislike a face full of feces, which is apparently what it got when it took one bite too many grin

Time of discovery: 2130

That deer had wandered probably close to 300 yards before giving up the ghost about 100 yards from our property in the common area woods. I didn't want to haul a mauled carcass back, but I couldn't leave it in the middle of the trail. That, and I am loathe to waste an animal... even one that's been partially eaten. My two exceptions were also in the same woods when I went back to pick up the deer and there were flocks of vultures already consuming them. I don't mess with 50 angry birds of prey in a feeding frenzy laugh

Decided to go get my game cart that's been in the shed since the HOA banned hunting probably 5 years back, gut the deer, and quarter her in the backyard. We went back home, abs got the cart after getting some water and bungee cord We started through the woods to the paved trail behind the house when we saw a guy walking his dog coming down the path. We ditched our gear in the brush and made like we were on a nighttime stroll... dressed as hunters... with red headlamps...at 2145... on a school night...

Oddly, it was a 30-ish year old guy with a Mohawk named Lance that my 15 year old daughter somehow knew out walking his Irish wolf hound/pitbull crossbreed for a walk. We stopped and chatted for a bit until he decided to move on. We got our gear, and walked back to the deer.

Then we set our hand to the gruesome task before us. I yanked the deer out of the dry creek bed and around some shrubs into a clearing. My youngest, fighting back her revulsion of the scent of gut shot deer, bravely helped hold back the legs so I could more easily field dress the doe. I hoisted the significantly- lighter animal up onto the two wheeled cart, strapped her down, and headed home.

Time of departure: 2230

Got the deer back, and my youngest got the hose and a cooler, and kept me company for a bit before I insisted she go to bed. With the deer rinsed out, I set it on the grass and commenced quartering/ light butchering. I took off the two shoulders and the non- chewed hindquarter first, along with one backstrap and half the neck before turning to the foxy bits. I left WIDE berth around the nasty part, cutting from the inside out. I only felt confidante taking half the bottom round and the sirloin tip. The rest went in the garbage bag. Got the other backstrap and neck half, but opted to leave the tenderloins in the animal. Just too nasty. Did salvage the heart and liver. Brought everything up to the garage and took a swig of water.

Time of completion: 0000

Had to get ice. Made a 7-11 run. Filled the cooler with 20lbs of ice. Went in. Washed up. Ate a snack and drank a lot of water. That's when I realized how much I hurt. Peeled of my nasty clothes. Went upstairs and showered. Found a heating pad and crawled into bed.

Time of sleep: 0130

Got up today at 0600 for a doctor's appointment.

The moral of the story: resist the temptation to shoot a deer on a school night grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/23 03:09 PM

Prayers with you guys Randy!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/23 04:43 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/23 09:11 PM

Thank you guys. Made it back home about 1:30-2:00. Only one minor incident. Walked out of our hotel last night to get us something to eat. Now mind you I have worn an 18ct gold necklace with a medallion that has that snake twined around a stick (for my diabetes) that Patty bought me before we were even married (I’ve had it over 25 years now). And this guy saw it and commented on how nice it looked about 5 times in 5 minutes. I could tell he was a fan of gold because of his teeth. Well this made me nervous so I “ever so gently” pulled my Emerson Sheepdog out of my pocket (OK, so I did a dynamic removal) and when the blade snapped open as I drew it his eyes got real big with the white showing all around. Well I then used it to get some “ahem” dirt out from under my finger nails. wink. Of course I didn’t get all the dirt out the first time so I took it of my pocked the second time I just used the flipper to open it. He started walking away as I was returning it to my pocket. I’ll tell ya, I wasn’t anywhere near as calm as I was trying to act. Guess I did something right though as he left me AND my gold chain alone. Have I said I don’t like large cities (St. Louis) or crowds? I figure I just got lucky, but sometimes NOT acting like a victim will get you the luck you need.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/13/23 09:16 PM

I wonder how Tom is doin in Texas? Hope they didn’t get trapped in the Alamo. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/23 07:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/23 07:18 PM

Good that you are home, Randy. That incident must have got your blood pumping.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/23 07:22 PM

Randy, always calm, always dangerous.

The only thing you might do differently in the future is carry a fork. Snap that knife, pull out your fork, maybe strap on a bib, look at the guy, start drooling, and say "Hello lunch."
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/23 08:26 PM

Hadn’t thought about that Josh, good idea. All jokes aside it probably wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done. BUT last month I had something similar happen on the same day by two different guys and that kinda unnerved me. But theirs were just passing comments made while we were in a store shopping.

Yeah you’re right Ray. And if the other incident hadn’t happened I might have just taken this guy as a nut case. Reckon I’m gonna have to start paying attention more to the “little” details.

Living in a small town with 1302 people you don’t think about stuff like that. And the largest town or city from us between St Louis and Memphis only has a population of 38K. So we’re not used to folks like that. Times are a changin and we ALL need to pay more attention to our surroundings and the people. I just wasn’t in a condition Yellow mindset. I need to change that.

I’m an old man, fat, out of shape with a bad back walking with a 5ft hickory stick. I would look like an easy mark to any “predator”. But I fully believe if you act like you have some long, sharp teeth or claws, a predator may sense they might get hurt and move on to an easier prey. MAYBE that’s what happened then. Either way, I’ll take it as a win for the good guys. wink

I believe that if you feel you can’t (or won’t) fight back when threatened you’ve already lost. So goes the sermon for today. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/14/23 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by DogTired
Randy, always calm, always dangerous.

The only thing you might do differently in the future is carry a fork. Snap that knife, pull out your fork, maybe strap on a bib, look at the guy, start drooling, and say "Hello lunch."



Haha, I DO always carry a Titanium spork in my Man Bag. grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/23 03:58 PM


I'm concerned about what your definition of "man bag" might be wink laugh grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/23 06:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/23 06:29 PM

If a woman were carrying Randy’s “man bag” it would be called a “purse”.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/23 06:55 PM

Just watch out when you sit down with that spork in your "man bag" blush grin


Just yanking your..... chain.

I am familiar with the tactical man bag... without adding the word "Tactical" yes, Ray is right, it becomes a "purse." grin Actually, you only need "Tactical" if you're not an obvious bad@$$ like Randy.

I have a SOTECH "tactical" man bag I take to church or when I go somewhere and I'm not hauling my EDC pack. I have a Maxped Fatboy man bag I take hunting when I need to carry my tree climber and I can't carry my hunting pack. I have a separate Maxped man bag I have my emergency survival kit in.

LONG LIVE THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE MAN BAG!

Let's not make that an official slogan whistle grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/15/23 07:28 PM

OK, for full transparency and disclosure, MY Man bag is a sage/forest green Maxped Fatboy. I also have some other “Maxped” bags direct from Taiwan thanks to a great dog!

My man bag is my edc pouch. I carry my aforementioned titanium spork, some lite meds, aspirin tums aleve meclizine and “sugar pills” in case our sugar levels drop to much.

I also the full size Emerson CQC-15 in the “secret pouch”. And I also carry reading glasses and a glucose monitor and test strips. Oh and I also have an Epi pin for Patty (we’ve had to use one twice over the years). And I also carry a small note pad and a pen, and nail clippers with a set of tweezers. Oh and a small fidget spinner. Hey, you never know when you might need something to occupy yourself. grin

So you can see, I ONLY carry the necessities. wink Speaking of I still need to set up the GHB packs I keep in each vehicle for winter.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 03:16 AM

Oh I forgot to tell you guys this. On the way home Friday as we were headed South toward home we saw a (or the, don’t know how many there are) Oscar Mayer Wiener mobile headed north.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 03:36 AM

I first saw the Wiener Mobile in 1958 0r 1959, somewhere around there, then again earlier this year. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 03:44 AM

Howdy folks ... we're back home. We had a great trip, and turned out the Alamo Park Rangers absolutely LOVED my Bowie knives ! (I took two) The sergeant in charge even asked me if he could have a fellow Ranger take a picture of him holding one of my Bowies. and of course I said yes. They were great!
To avoid the insane drivers around Austin and Dallas we returned via a different route through west Texas and Oklahoma, then through Kansas visiting various museums along the way. A very interesting trip, but of course it's good to be back home. Tomorrow we go pick up the dogs at the kennel and things will be back to "normal". smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 02:17 PM

Morning Yard!

Another great fall day. I'm definitely enjoying the cooler weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 05:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 05:23 PM

Sounds like you had a great trip, Tom, and the General must have enjoyed her break from KP. Good to see you’re home safe. Did you take historical or modern Bowies on your trip?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 07:51 PM

Hi Ray. I took the Bowies that Justin Gingrich made for me ; I believe I posted pictures of them before, and once the General is finished downloading the pictures I will post a few. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/16/23 09:13 PM

Glad you all made it back home safe Tom. And yeah, it’s nice to be home.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/23 03:32 AM

Well, the ordeal is over. I had my urologist appointment today. It wasn’t pleasant, but wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be. I mean how many guys can say they saw inside their own bladder live and in living color! I can’t speak for the other end because he had me facing the wall.

Ok, he said he feels my problem is a combination of age, being diabetic, my back problems and two diabetes meds I’m on. BUT (No pun intended), he said it is annoying of course, but not in any way debilitating or dangerous. He took me off one med and gave me a month’s sample of another to take. We will see. Sooo I guess in the interim I’ll have to continue wearing “liners”. It's not real bad but I sometimes don’t realize when l’m “leaking”, and sometimes if I wait to long I have to change then. Another reason I carry a “Man” bag. wink

Thanks to one and all that have sent prayers, good thoughts and smoke our way. Y’all are like a family, brothers by another Mother. grin and I’m glad ta have ya.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/23 03:44 AM

Well Randy, continued best wishes from all of us for you and Patty. And remember ; none of us are getting any younger, but every day we are on THIS side of the grass is a good day. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/23 05:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/23 05:27 PM

Good to hear, Randy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/17/23 09:30 PM

Thanks Tom, and that is how I try and live. Don’t think up problems that may or may not occur. The either will or they will not. Not to much we can do except try and not be stupid.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 03:18 AM

Yoda said : "there is no try ... do or do not". smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 04:39 AM

OK ya old Jarhead, wink amend that to read and NOT BE STUPID. grin
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 09:05 AM

Glad you're back Tom, safe and sound... at least physically...

Glad the ordeal has ended Randy!
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 09:20 AM

SF45ACP is coming to town today to do some hunting for a couple few weeks. Ever since he retired and moved to UT the only deer he shoots are when he comes back east. UT, ID, etc are great for fishing and hiking... not so good for hunting unless you have connections. Not like Northern VA where I can't even walk outside on the back deck without shooting a deer!

It will be really hard to retire someday and leave this hunting paradise. Not sure I'll be able to adjust to moving somewhere else that doesn't have a 7 month deer season with unlimited tags. Although every deer I dress, drag, and butcher seems harder than the last. The deer need to stop getting tougher!
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 09:24 AM

Stupid question, but anyone know the difference between the Anorexic FBM and the BWM? I mean, ya know, BESIDES a couple hundred bucks grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 01:20 PM

Good morning Yard, looks like another nice Fall day ahead. I plan on mowing the grass as it has been two weeks since the last time. Still, time spent outdoors is nice. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 02:41 PM

DT, maybe lighter weight? Don’t really know. Oh and good morning dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/18/23 03:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 02:55 AM

The world is getting worse every day. Abroad, yes we All know this, but here at home as well. Prices keep going up and some things are where the demand is exceeding the supply. Beware the days of woe.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 03:29 AM

Just remember the Scout motto : "B e prepared". wink It's difficult to watch the news and not get depressed with all the lunacy going on in our country as well as the rest of the world. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 11:05 AM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 11:29 AM

Good morning Ray and the rest of the Yard. Looks like a nice week ahead weather wise so our plants should be safe and still producing.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 12:29 PM

Morning Yard.

Back to my part time gig for a few days. It was a nice week. The runt had minor surgery on Monday so we took care of her through the week. One more day and she should be right as rain.

Yep the world is just getting weirder. But not much we can do but be good men, and be a good example while doing good things.

I am hearing grumbling of supply chain issues. Not the conspiracy stuff all over social media. But also nothing from my usual solid sources. They are not hearing much, at least not enough to make a solid conclusion. The whole Israel mess seems to have thrown a curveball at a lot of things.

I'm just going to keep doing my usual thing. Men maybe a bit more vigilante but nothing is changing in the way I go about life.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 04:27 PM

World will never be the same after the savage butcheringin Israel.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 06:10 PM

Good words from you all Tom, MB and DT. The supply chain and pricing isn’t really anything new, but “The War for Existence” has got folks concerned. That is one small area that has a profound affect/effect on the entire world. But like MB said, all we can do is do the right thing and keep on keepin on.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/19/23 10:32 PM

Just finished watering the plants and they are still looking good ; plenty of peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers ahead, along with a few zucchini.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/23 03:14 PM

Hello fellow dawgs. I hope and pray all is well with you and those you care for.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/20/23 06:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/23 11:19 AM

Good morning Yard, another beautiful day ahead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/23 02:12 PM

Supposed to be a really nice day here as well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/23 06:25 PM

Good afternoon. Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/21/23 10:27 PM

I don’t think this will bode well for patriots. Hope I am wrong though.

https://youtu.be/uQMcOhtjAys?si=HYO9qoqFbymldPxh
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 01:10 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, and I agree that foreign entities should not be allowed to buy American land or companies.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 04:54 AM

While I'm not a fan of foreign interests owning companies in the US its a complicated issue. Vista and companies like it are left leaning and have done serious damage to the gun industry. Look AR Marlin, Remington, Bush master etc and even Colt.

The ammo manufacturing they bought is primarily right here in Lewiston Idaho. I have heard zero rumors about moves, layoffs or shutdowns. I did talk to someone that hopes they will manage it better but I don't think anything will change.

Remember Vista didn't handle day to day operations. It was an investment company. Could the new investor do damage? Yep, but not likely if they want a return on investment.

Its probably panic due to current affairs and the Lake city ammo situation. People are back to panic buying 223. its nuts. Israel is going to need a boatload of ammo, Ukraine to and Lake city needs to retool for the next military ammo.

The time to buy was years ago. But that has been the case for decades now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 11:59 AM

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 03:32 PM

I agree MB. Logic would dictate that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Meaning IF they want to continue making a profit they will leave well enough alone, or make production/profit making changes to the table. But sometimes with “foreign” owners, their mindset isn’t the same as ours. HOPEFULLY the new owners will see a way to make more profit thereby help8ng everyone.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 04:54 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 05:01 PM

Hello Ray. I hope your day is going well. Beautiful day around here.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/22/23 06:09 PM

How's everyone doing? Took a 4 point buck Friday (4 total, for all your western hunters). Decent body. I was just happy to finally take a buck during archery on purpose.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 12:53 AM

Hey Tom, don’t know anything about this, but since you were just there you might enjoy seeing this video about the Alamo.

https://youtu.be/Twd9CyMWpcg?si=xbq6f5zvREKDMwpb
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 12:05 PM

Interesting video, but doubtful.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 04:01 PM

Morning Dawgs. Hopefully things are well in your world today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 05:43 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 05:45 PM

41° this afternoon. I guess winter is on the way.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/23/23 06:25 PM

Got a frost warning text for tonight. I guess it's autumn
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/23 01:21 PM

Good morning Yard. We have a few more days of nice weather, then it gets colder with a frost / freeze warning. Gardening season is almost finished.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/23 02:18 PM

Another 80’s day for today. Sheesh, we’re close to November! SUPPOSEDLY we are gonna have an above average temps around here this winter.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/23 05:47 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/23 06:13 PM

Afternoon yard!

Looks like our first hard frost is coming. I need to harvest the rest of my tomatoes and winter squash.

I got a new cover put on the chicken run and got the hen house cleaned out. For some reason they hate a clean coop and new straw.

Hopefully I can start round two on leaf raking tonight. It's windy as neck right now and its sized to rain early tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/24/23 08:26 PM

I think Sunday we will pick our tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and basil. before the predicted next three nights of frost / freeze warned. We will try covering up the plants just to see if they survive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/23 01:17 PM

Good Scrapyard morning Dawgs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/23 06:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/23 06:42 PM

Afternoon Yard.

Cool and rainy today. I'm going to be a senior and stick to indoor chores. The wife and child are visiting family out of state so I'm doing the bachelor thing for a bit.

Bonus no debate about what I'm going to eat for dinner wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/25/23 11:47 PM

They keep lowering the temps beginning Sunday night, now predicting a few lows of 26 degrees. Looks like gardening season will definitely be over. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/23 11:35 AM

Good morning Yard. It's a rainy day today, so it looks like it will be a good day to spend in the man cave. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/23 12:45 PM

Morning Yard!

Rainy cool day. Its just above freezing and rainy. Getting ready to head out for my part time gig. I'm betting it will snow today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/23 01:06 PM

Supposed to rain here as well. Predicted high of 81! Come on Mother Nature, it’s almost November.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/23 03:53 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/26/23 09:52 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Other than a few sprinkles it turned out to be a pretty nice day today. Our dogs are loving it.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/23 12:53 AM

We got a little snow and its going to be a hard freeze toniight
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/23 03:04 AM

We also just got a few sprinkles. Not even enough to settle the dust on the gravel roads.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/23 10:44 AM

I know what you mean Randy, we live on a gravel road. smile

And, good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/23 04:09 PM

Wow, high of 85 today and 56 tomorrow!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/27/23 05:48 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 01:22 AM

Had a hard freeze this morning. Its supposed to be 15 in the morning and 7 at work. I'm going to have to bundle up. Ill be outside most of the day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 02:36 AM

We picked all the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and basil today ; felt kind of guilty leaving so many blossoms on the plants to freeze. ;(
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 02:46 AM

As threatened, here are some pics from our trip to the Alamo :

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 02:51 AM

Here are a few more ; I thought of Ray with the canon and Randy with the Rangers.

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Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 02:59 AM

I was glad that we took Dan Busse's advice and visited the other four missions, all located within ten miles of the Alamo. Ironically, the Alamo is the only mission that does not have a lot of land around it ; hotels are built right up next to it. The state of Texas should be ashamed of treating such a historically significant landmark in such a fashion. At least they provide 24 hour security patrols inside and outside of the walled compound.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 04:16 AM

Haha, Randy’s Rangers. I like that, it has a kinda zing to it.

Who ya gonna call! “RANDY’S RANGERS”! grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 12:09 PM

I guess it DOES sound better than "Randy's Rug-Rats". smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 12:12 PM

Good morning Yard. The weather is definitely changing ! Looks like the furnace goes on tonight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I guess it DOES sound better than "Randy's Rug-Rats". smile smile



mad grin Ha ha, Rug Rats makes you think little kids. Rangers makes you think rescuers. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 07:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 08:13 PM

Thanks for the pics, Tom. The Alamo looks great. That cannon looks just like one of the cannons my unit used. Is it a six pounder?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 08:16 PM

Both of the Rangers were knife nuts and really liked my Bowies, along with my Cold Steel XL Voyager I had in my pocket. The Ranger in the first pic carried a couple of knives on him and was aware of Bladeforums, Busse, and Carothers, and had seen some of the videos. The Ranger in the second pic was the Sergeant in charge, and a terrific guy as well. Both Rangers are a credit to their Service, and I am happy and proud to have met them.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/28/23 08:17 PM

Right on Ray, a six pounder it is. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/23 03:41 PM

Good 41 degree rainy day dogs.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/23 03:43 PM

Hey Tom, when I was at the Alamo the first time as a kid, they had a Bowie knife in a display case just inside those main entry doors.
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/23 03:58 PM

Love the pics Tom!

THAT'S a knife!

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Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/23 07:21 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/29/23 07:55 PM

Josh, funny you posted that. While I was posing for a pic holding my knife a fellow walked by and said exactly that ! smile Then he said "that's what I call a Bowie !".
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 02:13 AM

Hahaha! Great minds and all that...
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 04:26 AM

Randy, they're building a Visitors' Center and I imagine that's where a lot of displays, including private collections will be on display. Of course you will have to pay to see them. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 01:25 PM

It’s 0825 and 37 degrees. Supposed to have a high of 48 today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 02:47 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 07:16 PM

Afternoon Yard!

Another chilly day. I'm going to do a few chores outside and move inside to pickle a few dozen eggs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 09:29 PM

Ice on the dogs' water buckets outside, sickly looking plants as well. Glad we got everything picked the other day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 09:31 PM

Did everyone see the latest offering that Jerry posted on Bladeforums ? I don't know why it wasn't posted here as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 11:27 PM

Ya talking about the WD5 Trailing Point?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/30/23 11:28 PM

Well, we had a high of 48 today. Supposed to get down to freezing tonight.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 01:48 AM

A few more cold days, then back to the 60's. Decent enough to do some outside chores.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 05:23 AM

WOOFF !!!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 05:24 AM

Love the trailing point. Still need to grab the first one !!!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 11:23 AM

Good morning Yard. It's a frosty one out there this morning.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 04:18 PM

We has 26 degrees this morning. And yeah, like Tom said up in the 60’s for deer season next week.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 06:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: adnj

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 06:20 PM

I just dropped in to give a shout to the the other "old dogs" and to wish you folks a great evening for your respective Halloween activities!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 06:35 PM

You should drop by more often.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 06:53 PM

What he ^^^^ said. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 08:50 PM

Afternoon Yard!

Still chilly but not too chilly to get chores done. Caulking around windows on exterior doors. With the storm doors closed and doors opening to the inside I'm hoping its warm enough to stick.

Raked up the leaves in the front but there is plenty on those trees so it isn't perfect.

I did make it to the range this morning. I always change the battery in my red dot on my pistol in October. Since I have to remove the sight I sight it in again. I installed the new barrel and compensator. I have to say I'm impressed. With hotter rounds I have zero issues keeping the red dot in frame throughout recoil and recovery. It makes followup shots ridiculously fast. I'm always Leary of new whiz bang things but with 150 rounds today, it didn't hiccup and I could tell a difference in muzzle flip. So I'll count it as a win.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 10/31/23 09:00 PM

Way to go M/B .
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 02:46 AM

I think one of these would be fun.
https://fluxdefense.com/product/raider

And one of these, just because
https://fluxdefense.com/product/sbr-raider-stock-chassis-not-included
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 03:41 AM

I think those flamethrowers that sell for $600.00 are pretty neat, and they would surely make a person think twice before advancing on you. smile
Posted By: DogTired

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 01:40 PM

Great way to get the campfire going to boot!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 07:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I think those flamethrowers that sell for $600.00 are pretty neat, and they would surely make a person think twice before advancing on you. smile


My Favorite gun store had one of those. Pretty neat little setup.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/01/23 10:26 PM

Come on, admit it Randy, you have one. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/23 01:26 AM

Haha, IF I had one I would have to fill it up every day. SO many deserving, so little time. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/23 04:54 AM

Randy, you little Devil ; we're going to have to start calling you "Hot Stuff". smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/23 02:12 PM

Hehe grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/02/23 05:35 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 11:26 AM

Good morning Yard. While some folks were shoveling snow yesterday I was mowing grass.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 11:26 AM

Randy, do you remember the comic book character "Hot Stuff" ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 02:10 PM

Haha, yeah I do. But I’m a little taller than he was. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 06:09 PM

Good afternoon, Yard,
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 09:48 PM

And a little bit more "robust" Randy. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/03/23 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
And a little bit more "robust" Randy. smile


ROBUST! WHATCHU talkin ‘bout Tom. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 01:32 PM

Handsome, of course. wink smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 01:33 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a pretty nice weekend ahead.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 02:33 PM

Sheesh, back into the mid 70’s all week. CRAZY weather.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 08:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 11:12 PM

Good evening folks. We had another nice day today and it's supposed to be even better tomorrow. Great for getting some outdoor chores done.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/04/23 11:45 PM

Did any of your still unpicked veggies make it?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/23 01:26 PM

No, the little tomatoes and peppers all died with the freeze. Many of the tomatoes are ripening up sitting on the window sills, and the General is cutting up many of the peppers and freezing them. In the meantime I am enjoying some great salads. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/23 01:27 PM

Good morning Yard. We received some rain overnight so I guess I will be working in my man cave.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/23 02:32 PM

Morning dogs. Well we”re back to normal time, at least for a couple three months. Crazy Gooberment.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/23 07:34 PM

Good afternoon,Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/05/23 11:21 PM

Good evening Yard. I hope everyone had as nice a day as we did here.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 03:17 AM

Oy vey, 75 tomorrow, 77 Tuesday, 81 Wednesday and 65 Thursday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 11:00 AM

Enjoy it while you can ; you KNOW the cold weather will get here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 11:01 AM

Good morning Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 01:48 PM

I’m ready for cooler weather. Were predicted to have a warmer than normal winter. Actually we’re just on the edge.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 03:38 PM

Morning dogs!

This time change is the pits. At work in the dark, get home in the dark. Plus now I'm awake at 4:30am.

I'm hoping they finally vote to keep Daylight savings.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/06/23 09:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 05:40 AM

Good late evening Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 03:15 PM

Good mid morning dogs. Sunny 62 here with a predicted high of 76!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 08:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 08:47 PM

How’s all the meteorologists doing today?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 09:16 PM

Afternoon Yard!

Just got back from the range breaking in the new pistol. I have to say I'm actually very impressed with the performance. Rarely does something exceed my expectations by such a large margin. I ran drills and ran about 215 rounds through it. Not a hiccup and far faster and more accurate than I expected.

I'm going to run another 300 Trouble free rounds through it before I carry it, but so far its a winner.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 10:37 PM

Sounds impressive M/B, and I'm sure Ray appreciates hearing about something other than the weather. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 10:38 PM

By the way Yard, Jerry will be releasing a new model soon. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/07/23 10:53 PM

LOL, If it makes him feel better it was cold and windy.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 01:31 AM

Ah Ray’s just mad cause he can’t get his walker across the ice. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 02:07 AM

I posted this over on farcebook just for grins and giggles. Have at it dogs. wink

I’ve been a fan of the Karambit since the 90’s. I will be 70 Feb 22 and believe it is the perfect Defensive blade for those who are not very strong, or the elderly. Let me explain.

Most folks who aren’t very strong or are elderly don’t have the strength speed or dexterity to effectively use a conventional knife. No disrespect intended, just a fact.

But we are capable of “slapping” or “slashing” movements, at which the Karambit excels. And yes, you can stab with it, just not usually to deep.

Plus the retention ring allows you to maintain the knife in your hand so you’re not so easily disarmed. And they additionally aren’t as long usually as a conventional straight bladed knife so are therefore more easily carried.

So there you have it, my thoughts of the Karambit and its usefulness as a defensive device if ever needed by the young and infirm or the elderly.

And remember, a knife (even a gun) is ONLY to allow you to extract yourself from a life or death situation, nothing more.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 02:25 AM

Cold Steel sells a model with retention rings for the pinky and index fingers, with a 3 inch blade. Something else you older folks might consider. wink smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 03:05 AM

Haha, yeah I’ve almost ordered one a couple times, but I just don’t like having two fingers locked in.

Besides it’s easier for us old slow weak folks to just have to have one finger tied up. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 12:36 PM

Oh, I just thought it would be easier to hold onto, like your cane or walking stick. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 12:37 PM

Good morning Yard. That new release of Jerry's might be of interest to those who prefer a smaller knife.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Oh, I just thought it would be easier to hold onto, like your cane or walking stick. smile


Yeah easier to keep ahold of, but would lose what little dexterity us old arthritic slow folks have left. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 07:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 08:10 PM

MB, that new pistol sounds good. How does it compare in price to a Glock? Skunk, I agree with your observations on the knife but a karambit is a liability in our more enlightened states. It is looked upon as a very dangerous weapon designed to kill and has no utilitarian purpose. I can’t use a knife because if I took a hand off the walker, I would fall over. Besides, I have armed security with me when I go out and she’s an excellent shot.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/08/23 09:54 PM

Yeah, pretty much the same here about the K-bit. But I just didn’t have anything to do and two brain cells got together and well… grin well don’t let go, we can’t have you getting hurt. And have your Security team make sure she has the suppressor screwed down good. Wouldn’t want it coming off just when you need it. wink

Oh, but the Karambits are still really good blades. It’s a shame (the other side) doesn’t believe in self defense.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 02:49 AM

After a week of watching the news EVERYBODY should believe in self defense ! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 02:51 AM

That goes for home security as well, considering the rising number of home invasions/ break-ins.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 04:37 AM

Ray,

It was a little more than a Glock. I got a really good deal. It was on sale and I got a discount I wasn't expecting.

It was just under $700 before taxes. It was the best price I've seen. Everywhere else they were 814 to 889.

I put another 150 rounds through it today. Mostly accuracy drills and some failure drills. I'm still impressed with it. Especially compared to the same style pistol its going to replace.

Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 07:54 PM

Good afternoon Yard. And Ray, a cold front moved through and dropped the temps considerably; just thought you would appreciate knowing. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 08:35 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 08:45 PM

MB, I read some reviews on them and it seems that it has a better grip angle than the Glock. That’s what I don’t like about my Glocks. I put up with it because everything else was good. Randy, suppressors are another item we are not allowed to possess. And thanks, Tom. I was missing that. lol.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/09/23 09:24 PM

The grip angle is far better. You have 3 choices. Basically Glock, M&P or 1911 angle.

Stippling is nice. Trigger was better than expected and I like the sights far more than I would have thought.

I could have done without the bronze coated barrel. But The whole package functions well. I have carried a Glock since 95 when my agency mandated it. So I was in a long term dysfunctional relationship with Glock.

I like that My holsters for my G-19 fit and so do my mags so no need to spring more cash for those items.

Overall I'm honestly impressed with it. Faster and I put a 15 round mag into a hole smaller than a quarter at 7 yards yesterday. I'll take that kind of accuracy. Especially for a standing modified weaver.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/23 12:32 AM

Dang MB, I can’t even see a quarter size hole at 7 yards!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/23 05:01 AM

That's what shotguns are for. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/23 03:25 PM

I hear that!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/23 07:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/10/23 07:13 PM

Thanks, MB. Sounds interesting. I’ll have to see if my local store has one for me to look at.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/23 03:22 AM

I'm still confused as to what pistol you guys are talking about.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/23 03:55 AM

This one Tom

https://shadowsystemscorp.com/mr920/
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/23 07:42 PM

Good afternoon Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/23 08:31 PM

Thanks for the info Randy; it DOES look interesting. The closest dealer to me is in either Springfield MO or Pittsburgh KS.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/11/23 08:40 PM

Good afternoon Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/23 01:29 AM

I got the combat version of that one. They sell them at Bass Pro and Cabelas. I got mine from Cabela's. It was on sale.

If you are a Block person you would probably like it. Otherwise there are better options out there. I'm just very heavily invested in that p!atform. Not having to buy 3 new holster and a bunch more magazine saves me close to $400 bucks.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/23 04:45 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope everyone is doing well today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/23 07:59 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/12/23 11:39 PM

Hello Ray,
What do you say ?
Enjoy the beautiful weather today ? smile

I hope you're doing OK. I thought about you while finishing up another book about the Alamo, and particularly the canons. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/23 02:28 PM

Morning Yard!

I have to head into town today. Its time to replace the batteries in my truck beforee it gets too cold here.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/23 06:13 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/23 10:40 PM

Good evening Yard. Another beautiful day today with another one on tap for tomorrow. I plan on changing the oil on my riding mower and a few other outside projects while it's so nice.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/13/23 11:46 PM

Evenin dogs. Like Tom said, it’s been a nice day here today and more of the same for the rest of the week.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/23 04:52 PM

Another day another fee for overpriced goods. Oh the inhumanity of it all. Oh howdy Dawgs. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/23 06:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/23 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Another day another fee for overpriced goods. Oh the inhumanity of it all. Oh howdy Dawgs. grin

Oh, did the price of your caviar go up?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/23 08:39 PM

He's not too worried Ray, the value of his gold stash rose as well. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/14/23 10:33 PM

Afternoon yard!

Not too bad here, so I was able to get some work done outside.

2 new batteries in the truck and spent way too much time cleaning corrosion off the battery terminals.

I made a new door panel for the chicken coop. A way smaller door that fits tighter, so there should be less drafts this winter. Plus a better lock to keep predators out.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 01:54 AM

Sounds good M/B. I think the only way we could keep chickens around here is if we used hardware cloth all the way around including the top in order to keep predators at bay.

On a different note, two brothers I allowed to bow hunt on my land nailed a nice eight pointer. They plan on getting a doe and will slide some venison my way. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 02:16 AM

Free venison is good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
He's not too worried Ray, the value of his gold stash rose as well. smile



HA! Have you tried importing a pound of caviar from Russia?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 03:21 AM

Hardware mesh is a must. A racoon will drag chickens through a surprisingly small ventilation hole in a hen house.

We have to cover the chicken run with wire due to raptors. We have a ton of hawks and more than a few Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles near the house throughout the year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 11:55 AM

We have plenty of hawks as well, along with an occasional eagle. Coyotes, racoons, skunks, armadillos, and opossums abound as well. That's not counting the stray dogs that jerks dump off when they either can't take care of them or get tired of them.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 11:57 AM

Good morning Yard. Kind of sore from working on stuff yesterday so I plan on taking it easier today
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 03:42 PM

Morning dogs. I hear ya about sore Tom. My back was killing me yesterday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 09:41 PM

Well Randy, I guess none of us are getting any younger. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 10:55 PM

Next year I will reach my allotted three score and ten years. HOPEFULLY I’ll make it quite a bit longer than that.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/15/23 11:52 PM

Evening Yard!

Absolutely gorgeous day here. Sunny and 60.

I got the leaves cleaned up in the yard and the back lot mowed. Hopefully, for the last time this year for both.

I put some new night sights on one of my old duty pistols. I went a whole different direction. I wanted to try out the ghost ring sights. So far they have some potential. They are easier to use with both eyes open. They are also pretty quick on target. I do suspect they won't be quiet as accurate at distance but I imagine they will be serviceable well over 25 yards.

I need to head to the range to verify. I just used my laser dry fire system with it and it has me being hopeful. It seems pretty easy to pick up with my aging eyes.

If nothing else it will be an interesting experiment.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 12:11 AM

I’ve read several articles about them MB, and yeah they are supposed to be pretty good.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 04:48 AM

I don't have any fancy sights on my pistols ; if I have to shoot distant targets I will use a scoped rifle. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 05:30 AM

I’ll tell ya Tom, red dots make a BIG difference. The lenses they put in my eyes from cataract surgery are for distance. For close up I wear cheater glasses. Neither one works really well for arms (sights) distance.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 12:19 PM

Good morning Yard. We're taking a trip to town today to do a little shopping, then I'm taking the General to our favorite barbecue place for her birthday dinner. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 01:25 PM

Morning Yard!

I miss having goid BBQ from a restaurant, food truck or even a storage unit. That's one thing we are sorely missing here. There are a few bbq places but nothing close to your average place in the South. Bill Sharps Bbq in Sedalia Mo was one of the best in the U.S. at least in the 80s.

I have a love hate relationship with red dots. Love them on rifles, some days I love them on pistols especially duty pistols. But I can't bring myself to put it on any of my CCW rigs. I think its an issue of familiarity and reliability/durability. The iron night sights I changed out the other day were well over 25 years old. Aside from them no longer glowing at night they were still functional and rugged. The new ones should be the same.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 07:14 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/16/23 07:23 PM

Randy, sorry to hear your back hurts. Lift those gold bars with your legs not your back. Maybe you should put some thought into buying a small, electric fork lift or at least a pallet jack.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 12:06 AM

The bars only come in 500 pound ingots. (Try lifting a hundred of those a day) I can’t leg press that much so I hired someone to do it for me. I figured that would be just as good. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 01:12 AM

Leave it to the Chair Force to figure a way to get out of work. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Leave it to the Chair Force to figure a way to get out of work. smile smile smile


grin


Oh and please tell the General I said happy 39th Birthday. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 02:02 PM

Morning dogs. It’s off to the Dentist for us today and then I see the VA. Oh joy joy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 03:06 PM

The visit to the VA will probably be more painful than the dentist. smile And I will tell the General what you said. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 03:09 PM

Good morning Yard. And Ray, a cold front came through dropping the temps and brought plenty of clouds ; just thought you would like to know. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 08:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 08:24 PM

Tom, for you guys a cold front is 60°. For us that’s a mild fall day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/17/23 10:27 PM

60 ain’t bad. Now 13, that’s cold.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 12:26 AM

My daughter and granddaughter are coming up Sunday for a few days from Florida, and anything below 75 degrees is cold to them. smile I guess they forgot what it was like when they lived in Wisconsin.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 03:30 PM

High today of 60. Forecast to be 62 or lower for the next 7 days.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 04:05 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry is having a grab bag special for "Black Friday" already for those interested and with Randy's kind of money. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 06:18 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 06:26 PM

I have a lot of relatives in Alabam. Sometimes when I was a kid, my Aunt and Uncle would visit us and my cousins wanted to go to the beach. After a while in the water, their lips would literally turn blue and they would start shivering. I thought the water temperature was warm. Funny.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/18/23 08:39 PM

It’s all a matter of prospective, tolerance (acclimation) and what you’ve been told or seen I guess.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/23 12:22 AM

I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but swimming in Lake Michigan when the water was 58 degrees was cold to me !
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/23 05:21 PM

Morning Yard!

I hope everyone is having a nice relaxing Sunday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/23 06:14 PM

We picked up my daughter and granddaughter in Springfield, went to breakfast and then to Walmart, then home. Off to a great start of a visit. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/23 06:17 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/19/23 11:29 PM

Not a bad Sunday,

After church we relaxed for a bit.

I did have to mow the back driveway. I haven't used it much this year and the centerline was starting to get choked up with weeds and grass. So I mowed it as it started to snow. Now I'm enjoying watching it snow from inside by the fire.

I'm hoping we get a bit of snow to stick so I can burn a brush pile without having to worry about sparks setting something else on fire.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/23 12:29 AM

Well M/B, you can keep the snow there! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/23 04:34 PM

Morning Yard!

If you have rechargeable two way radios its a good time to check your batteries and make sure they are still good. Mist don't have a great shelf life even sitting around without use.

I think I'm going to load up the truck with bagged leaves and take them to the dump today. Unfortunately we didn't get much snow on the ground. It melted. But there is enough ice that if I can get the brush pile set on fire I doubt sparks and embers will be an issue today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/23 04:56 PM

Good morning Yard. After a nice brunch we're going to hit a couple of stores on this cold and drizzly day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/20/23 08:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/23 04:51 AM

Good evening Yard. I decided to give the General a break from cooking so we got Subway sandwiches for dinner. Yes I know, I'm really good to her. smile smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/23 05:09 PM

Morning guys. Finally got some rain here after a couple months of dry weather. Still in a drought situation but maybe this will help the wildfires we’ve been getting.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/23 05:10 PM

Morning Yard!

Another chilly day. A fireplace and coffee takes care of that problem.

I think I'll head to the range this afternoon and get some practice in.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/23 06:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/21/23 08:51 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I think I will make a new thread about Todd's birthday. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/22/23 03:35 AM

Man, it feels like post-fall, pre-winter around here. Cold and rainy today Ray. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/22/23 01:59 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like on "Black Friday" we will be shopping for a new dishwasher. After 20 years ours is ready to retire.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/23 05:05 AM

Well eye’ll bee. Never had one of them thar Fancy auto matic dish warshers afore. ‘Sides, what use is one of them thangs if you gotta warsh the dishes afore you put “em in it?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/23 01:14 PM

Morning yard!

Hopefully you all have a great Thanksgiving.

I'm headed to work for a bit, double time on a holiday helps pay for Christmas gifts. It's a bit snowy I'll just drive slower.

I' should home in plenty of time to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/23 03:59 PM

Good morning, Yard. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/23/23 06:48 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Today is nice and sunny, great for Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a great day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/23 01:32 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope the "black Friday" shopping doesn't drive folks too crazy as there is already too much insanity already.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/24/23 06:00 PM

Had a Great Turkey day. As to BF, we’re in lockdown till it all calms down. Now I know how the got the inspiration for The Purge from. They watched all the Black Friday incidents.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 01:48 AM

I'm trying to be good on the black Friday online shopping. Its not been easy. Some goid deals on stuff I already wanted.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 03:41 AM

I hear ya. I’m looking for deals on magazines for my Scorpion Evo 3 S2
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 03:21 PM

Well. for "black Friday" we bought a new dishwasher; sale price plus 10 percent Veteran's discount. Not as fun as a new knife or gun, but will be appreciated every time it is used. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 03:35 PM

I’m noticing more places giving Veteran discounts all the time.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 08:23 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 09:55 PM

Happy wife = happy life. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/25/23 10:35 PM

You are a wise man Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 04:09 AM

I HAVE learned something after all these years ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 09:36 PM

When I let the dog out early this morning we had received a good dusting of snow, but it's almost all gone now that the sun has been shining. Cold wind blowing from the West though ; just thought Ray might like to know. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 09:40 PM

I'm embarrassed that we missed the chance to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Patti and Dan Busse yesterday, but I'm sure Dan treated Patti like a queen. wink smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 10:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 10:17 PM

Thanks for the weather reports, Tom. I didn’t go too crazy on the shopping this year. Bought only 3 folders. The best one is a Hogue X1-MicroFlip Folder with a Wharncliffe Blade.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/26/23 11:47 PM

I haven't bought another knife lately, I'm running out of room to store them !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 03:56 AM

After this Scorpion and now a few ahem, accessories I can’t even afford to buy a Big Mack or a Whopper! It’s Ramen for the next two months for me.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 12:34 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Randy is playing Santa Claus for himself. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. I see that Randy is playing Santa Claus for himself. smile


Someone has to. grin And I didn’t say I was gonna get it all at the same time. I may wait a day between orders. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 06:59 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 07:02 PM

I have no sympathy for a guy who plays with gold Legos.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 08:53 PM

Ray, I bet Randy has a bunker built of gold bars that he painted to look like lead. That way he would be safe and could keep his wealth at the same time. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/27/23 11:11 PM

Just because Patty and I draw 6 checks Y’all think we’re rich. 50K a month don’t go as far as it used to grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 01:40 AM

I guess times are tough for the two of you. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I guess times are tough for the two of you. smile


Yup, we can only trade Bentley’s once a year now. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 01:16 PM

Things keep going like they are and you might have to settle for twin Mercedes. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 01:18 PM

Good morning Yard. Today the new dishwasher is being delivered and installed, so that's the highlight of our day. We are SUCH an exciting couple. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 02:50 PM

NO MORE DISHWATER HANDS! I know it’ll be a relief.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 03:24 PM

Yes, I continue being good to the General, now she has more time to bake me an apple pie. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 08:04 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/28/23 11:53 PM

I worry about you Tom. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/23 12:02 AM

OK, Christmas dinner is all planned out.

We’re gonna have meatloaf, smashed taters, Patty’s Stovetop dressing (she puts shredded canned chicken and crumbled up stale bread in it and uses chicken broth instead of water). She’s also going to make black eyed peas and pillsbury (I think) cornbread in a can. They’re in. Can like biscuits and you separate them along the perforated lines like you do croissants. She might make deviled eggs again and I’m pretty sure she’ll make Possum Surprise again. We’ve just got burned out on Turkey and Ham for the holiday season.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/23 02:13 AM

The dishwasher is installed and looks good, so I will have to dirty up a bunch of dishes to try it out. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/29/23 08:17 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/23 12:04 AM

Good evening Yard. Last relatively nice day before the rains move in for a couple of days, although we can use the moisture.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/23 09:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/23 10:00 PM

Good afternoon Yard. It's a dreary and rainy day, so good to be indoors and relaxing. I will catch a few westerns and then move down to my man cave. Life is good. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 11/30/23 10:13 PM

Howdy yard. Mama just got a Couch and a couple recliners for her presents (Anniversary, Christmas and Birthday). I guess having all three in just 2 months does have its advantages. grin

OK, I guess you could say it works for all 3 of mine as well. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/23 01:12 PM

Good morning Yard. Randy, I don't suppose you encouraged Patty to get those items for relaxing now, did you ??? smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/23 01:43 PM

Haha, nah. We needed them. My chair is kinda ratty and hers looks OK but is sorta worn out. We got them on a GOOD sale. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/01/23 06:35 PM

That's the way to buy things ! smile I get a kick out of my daughter ; although she has a very good job the first thing she checks is sales and clearance items. I wonder where she learned that ? smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/23 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
That's the way to buy things ! smile I get a kick out of my daughter ; although she has a very good job the first thing she checks is sales and clearance items. I wonder where she learned that ? smile


I’m sure it was her Mother, right? grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/23 01:11 PM

Good morning Yard. Hard to believe that Christmas is only a few weeks away.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/23 08:04 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/02/23 08:07 PM

My wife has no need for a couch or recliner. I keep her too busy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/23 02:04 AM

Ray, you ARE an inspirational genius! smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/23 02:38 PM

Good Sunday Dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/23 06:43 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/03/23 10:03 PM

Howdy folks. I just returned from town with the fixins' for a ready made chicken tenders dinner, giving the General yet another break from cooking. I guess her apple pies works wonders on me. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 04:08 AM

You’re so easy. wink.

On a more serious note, just saw a video (they showed the letter) where Vista Outdoors said they are gonna increase their ammo prices up to 7% (IF they can find the components to make the completed rounds) straying on January the First.

https://youtu.be/Ggq9FDxflF0?si=K3mDMBoRxerIhTSA
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 12:10 PM

What a way to start the day. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 12:13 PM

Anyway, good morning Yard. Still hard to believe that we are into December with these warmer temps.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 02:32 PM

And, it’s supposed to get warmer this week!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 07:10 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/04/23 09:07 PM

Warm and sunny, so I think I will spend some time outside with our dogs.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/05/23 03:38 PM

Sunny and 55 today, so not to bad.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/05/23 07:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/05/23 09:53 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I hope everyone is doing well on this nice sunny day. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 08:56 AM

Good morning strangers! Hope everyone is doing well. Been down a couple weeks with the Covid. Again. Even after getting the vaccine and the booster, this is the 3rd or 4th time I've had it. Seems like something isn't working.....
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 05:32 PM

Neither Patty nor I got the vaccine. We’e had it, me twice. But the second time I didn’t even realize it until I had to go to the ER for something else.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 07:19 PM

Afternoon Yard!

We finally went car shopping after a ton of research and picked up a new car for my wife. A Subaru Outback. As much as I don't care for the Outback (they are pretty ugly) it definitely fit the bill. Very practical. Its a nice car. Leather, heated seats and steering wheel. Kinda nice for winters here.

I'm sticking with my old truck, but that thing will be nice on trips.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 07:22 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 09:49 PM

Good afternoon Yard.

M/B, one of the best things about the Subarus is the safety factor. We strongly considered the Legacy, but we went with the 2017 Toyota Camry because it had slightly more room and a great reputation for reliability. Your wife should be very happy with the Outback as there are a lot of happy owners on the road.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 10:19 PM

Yup, Subaru’s have a great reputation for dependability and quality. Even around here in Redneck Central we’re seeing more all the time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/06/23 11:49 PM

Randy, if those folks are driving Subarus they must not be from around there. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 12:36 AM

We have a 2011 Subaru Legacy. It has been great. Reliable, low maintenance and does incredibly well in the snow. That one is going to my daughter. I wanted to keep it as a beater commuter work car, but my wife wanted the kid to have a reliable car.

She had bought a piece o junk and then put a bunch of money into it to make a semi reliable car. If it starts it might get you there. But it looks like she should be selling meth and weed in a 7-11 parking lot.

I'm a fan of Subaru just not the outback. If there is an outback on the road when I'm on my motorcycle it will probably try to kill me. Double that if it has Washington plates.

It doesn't get much more Red neck than here. Plenty of these things on the road here. Because they are practical.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 03:48 AM

Your daughter will still be driving a nice reliable vehicle. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 11:44 AM

Good morning Yard. Certainly better than it was 82 years ago at Pearl Harbor.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 08:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 08:57 PM

My Dad was a navigator on a PBY stationed at Pearl. On Dec 7, he was home on Christmas leave. He managed to avoid, sometimes barely, any more unpleasant experiences. My uncle was a Marine fighter pilot who was in the US for training on that day. He later fought in the Pacific also. My family never forgets Dec. 7. May they rest in peace.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 10:17 PM

You have a proud heritage Ray. It’s right to be proud if it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/07/23 11:34 PM

My father joined the Navy right after the attack and served in the South Pacific. A friend of mine, now deceased, was in the Marine barracks when the attack took place. He said they all ran out with their rifles, shooting at planes as they ran. I used to call him every Dec. 7th just to let him know that I was thinking of him. Those men had tremendous courage.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/23 06:17 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/23 06:29 PM

I agree with you , Tom. My family and my neighbor’s families all went through the Depression and WW2. I do not remember anybody complaining about what they went through. Contrast that with the average posts on YouTube or TikTok where people complain that their lives were ruined because someone unfriended them.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/08/23 08:52 PM

Yes Ray, it's really sad what subsequent generations have turned into. It remind me of when Nikita Kruschev stated that "my grandchildren will bury your grandchildren" years ago. Our population continues to grow weaker while our enemies grow stronger. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/23 05:18 AM

Liberal, progressive agendas are nothing more than Socialistic and Marxist ideology with different names. It saddens my Soul to see what OUR country is being turned (has turned) into. Liberty is being stripped and Violated right before our eyes and I see only one solution to stopping it. A solution no sane person wants. Our Nation was once divided, and yes, we did emerge stronger. I’m not so sure for if it were to happen again there are many sharks patrolling the waters and to many Ravenous wolves roaming the land.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/23 11:07 AM

On that happy note, good morning Scrap Yard. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/23 07:31 PM

Morning Tom. Did you get the email I sent you or did I use the wrong address.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/09/23 09:21 PM

Yes, I received it. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Yes, I received it. wink


Cool grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 03:20 AM

Well, I received the email but we couldn't get the picture you sent. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Well, I received the email but we couldn't get the picture you sent. frown


WHAT! I’ll try again.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 03:24 PM

Happy cold Sunday dogs. It’s 36 and a high today of 46.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 04:27 PM

Good morning Yard. It's cold out there alright, with a cold wind blowing in from the W/NW.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 09:30 PM

Randy, we got the picture ; looks like you're ready to repel the hordes. wink smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/10/23 09:36 PM

Well maybe just 1 hoard. wink. I’ve wanted something like that for almost 50 years.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 04:08 AM

Low of 25 tonight and a high tomorrow of 49. Time to spend a day at the beach! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 12:52 PM

Good morning Yard. It's a chilly one out there alright !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 04:03 PM

25 here this morning and still saying a high of 49.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 04:54 PM

Morning guys. Had a great weekend off and now ready to get back to work. Weather here was nasty all weekend and even had some snow in the mountains of our county last night. But it's sunny now and may even hit 50 today!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 05:02 PM

Hi Todd. Every time we watch "The Last of the Mohicans" I think about you living in that general area. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 05:46 PM

I think Santa is sporting a setof Raybans, Hawaiian shirt and flip flops this year.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/11/23 10:09 PM

That sounds pretty good to me. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 12:17 AM

Good evening Yard. Is anyone going for that Silent Knight that Jerry is selling starting tomorrow ? I really like it, but Jerry has priced it out of my reach. frown After all, I don't have Randy's money. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 12:47 AM

Good evening, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 12:54 AM

Hinting for a present from Randy just won’t work, Tom. Nice try, though.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 01:15 AM

Sorry guys, uncle Bill said no more loans until after the new year. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 03:01 AM

Bummer ! frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 11:17 AM

Good morning Yard. Later on we're going to visit my brother and family in the Kansas City area, kind of like a mini vacation. Of course my friends Smith, Wesson, and Ruger are going with us. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 02:51 PM

You’ve got some nice friends Tom. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 02:52 PM

Right now, most of my “Nice” friends are of German heritage grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/13/23 08:13 PM

Well folks, we're on our way ! smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/23 01:17 AM

Evening Yard!

I just got back from visiting my Dad. We spent a couple days in Death Valley. It was way neater than I expected. December is a good time to visit. In the 60s instead of insane heat.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/23 01:26 AM

Good evening, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/23 03:31 AM

Howdy MB, Ray.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/14/23 03:31 AM

Never been to Death Valley. Just the name sounds like you’re takin chances.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/23 03:43 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/15/23 11:31 PM

Good evening fellow Dawgs. I hope that all is well in your kennels today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/23 08:20 PM

As we get closer to Christmas and a new year, dig yourself a new hole and bury some more bones. Hide them well, as You never know when someone may try to steal them in The coming new year.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/16/23 08:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 12:11 AM

Howdy Ray. How’s the Nor’east?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 03:35 AM

Howdy folks. Just stopped by to see how things were going ; we will be back on Monday sometime.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 03:37 AM

Hope your visit was nice,and have a safe trip back.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 02:04 PM

Mornin Dawgs. I hope everyone is well on this cool 43 degree morning.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 04:39 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/17/23 04:41 PM

47° and rainy. Kind of a gloomy day.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/23 03:00 AM

Evening Yard!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/23 05:01 AM

Gettin more toward winter. Supposed to be a high of 43 or 45 tomorrow.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/18/23 09:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/23 12:41 AM

Good evening Yard. We had a real nice visit as well as a return trip. As always, it's good to be back home. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/23 03:06 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/23 03:11 PM

Good to hear you had a great visit and a safe trip. You’re right, Tom. It’s good to be home. After all, home is where the heart is. Except for Randy of course. Home is where the gold bars are stockpiled.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/19/23 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Good to hear you had a great visit and a safe trip. You’re right, Tom. It’s good to be home. After all, home is where the heart is. Except for Randy of course. Home is where the gold bars are stockpiled.


Fort Knox! Yeah, I’ve always liked Kentucky. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 02:38 AM

Yes Ray, Fort Knox is where Randy stores his excess gold. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 02:55 AM

Hehe, why not. I’ve got a cousin that used to work there! smile wink
Uncle Guiedo was a Gem! He’s doin 5-10, but he was framed. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 02:21 PM

Good morning Yard. Randy, your last post made me laugh. smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 03:13 PM

Good. If we can make someone laugh then at least we’ve done something right grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 05:26 PM

There ya' go ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 08:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/20/23 08:56 PM

If you wish, please say a prayer for my Mother-in-law. She went into Hospice and it doesn’t look good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 12:05 AM

Oh no Ray. Of course we’ll pray for her, and all the family.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 01:42 AM

Best thoughts and wishes for your family Ray.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 01:18 PM

Prayers for your Family Ray.

Morning yard. Its been unseasonably warm here the past week. I have only had to break ice for the critters once this week. Its been warm enough for the stock tank warmers to keep up.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 06:56 PM

At least mid 50's through Christmas which is fine with me ; you don't have to shovel sunshine. wink Or if you are Ray, you don't have to sit and supervise your wife shoveling snow. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 07:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/21/23 07:34 PM

Thank you all for your prayers. It means a lot.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 02:49 AM

You are our brother Ray. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 04:23 PM

Hokey Smoke Bullwinkle, it sure is slow in the Yard today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 04:47 PM

Not as many of us jabber jaws as there used to be Tom. Some poor folks are having to start working for a living now. Why I was just offered a job last week. I told them I Ain’t doin nothin that is a four letter word! grin Well, Maybe one. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 05:59 PM

Talk ? smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 06:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/22/23 06:12 PM

Hi Ray. I hope things are looking a little brighter for you today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Talk ? smile


Yeah, that’s it! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 10:20 AM

Good morning Yard.. Hard to believe it's Christmas time with temps in the low 60's today, but I'll take it. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 03:17 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 03:26 PM

I received an early Christmas gift from someone. A nice dose of the flu. It’s not too bad but gives me a good excuse to take it easy. Not sure how I can take it any easier though.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 03:48 PM

Sorry to hear that Ray. Stay inside, cozy and warm, and don't do much other than change television channels or taking a nap. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 06:38 PM

Sorry for you Ray. Yeah, try and stay as healthy as you can.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/23/23 06:38 PM

It’s supposed to be rainy and 61 Christmas Day.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/23 12:35 AM

Evening Yard!

Done with work for the day. I can't complain. I saw a couple of Bald Eagles up close and a whole bunch of Elk. I'm pretty sure the was a bald eagle party at the lake. I saw about 10 or 15 on the shore. I'm guessing Kokanee must have washed up on the shore there. Its rare to see that many in one spot here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/23 03:46 AM

M/B, you were lucky indeed. We only see an eagle occasionally, as there are some nests about 16 miles away by Stockton Lake. They are beautiful birds.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/23 03:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/23 03:53 PM

Yeah, Eagles are majestic looking birds. A fitting symbol.

And good Christmas Eve morning. Now they are saying rain and 65 for tomorrow. CRAZY weather. Better stock up on your bug spray.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/24/23 07:25 PM

That's one more prep I have already taken care of Randy. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 12:00 AM

Santa had better wear some rubber boots tonight ; it has been raining off and on again all day long. But at least it's not snow ! smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Hi Todd. Every time we watch "The Last of the Mohicans" I think about you living in that general area. smile

Matter of fact, most of it was shot within 20 minutes of my house. The waterfall scene at the end was at Chimney Rock, about an hour south of here. Beautiful country all around.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:31 AM

And happy Christmas Eve to y'all! I hope the old fat man is good to everyone this year. I was joking with my daughter and told her I was expecting coal since I had been bad, and my grandson looked at me and asked why I was so bad all the time. Gotta love kids...
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Not as many of us jabber jaws as there used to be Tom. Some poor folks are having to start working for a living now. Why I was just offered a job last week. I told them I Ain’t doin nothin that is a four letter word! grin Well, Maybe one. wink

Since Randy retired, I don't have anyone to talk with late at night. That was about half the posts there for a while. Good times...
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:55 AM

You will get the Todd. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:58 AM

Yeah we for sure kept the wires hot quite a lot. Lot a nonsense and lot a good stuff, with some stuff just thrown in between.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 02:59 AM

I can’t believe you slackers don’t even have 90,000 posts yet! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 03:05 AM

Between us we do ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 03:09 AM

I remember when the thought of 20,000 posts was hard to believe. The race for JYD #1 was epic. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 03:21 AM

Used to be a whole lot of late night chatting. But 9pm is the new midnight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 03:24 AM

Haha, you’re just getting to old MB. Oh wait, your 9 is my 10. Never mind. wink grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:20 AM

LOL, In bed early and up before sunrise. I'm no longer a night owl or party animal. A good book at night and coffee in the morning.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:39 AM

I'm still on night shift, but just less people on here to chat with. I changed agencies, and worked my way up to supervisor with the new place. The down side is there's less dispatchers and more people in the county. Gets a little hectic sometimes.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:39 AM

Only 5 years to go. I keep repeating that. Only 5 more years.
Posted By: WhichDawg

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 09:17 AM

Merry Christmas to all! Good Cheer and Merry making my friends
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 11:55 AM

Dan ! Good to hear from you again ! smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:29 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:30 PM

Merry Christmas !
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 04:35 PM

Merry Christmas!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 06:01 PM

Merry Christmas y'all!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/25/23 11:31 PM

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and here’s wishing Y’all a Happy and safe New Year!
And remember for NYD, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE. Leave that to the tea totalers. (Or how ever you spell it) grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 03:48 AM

Good advice. Fortunately we don't plan on going anywhere, plus the General drinks less than half a glass of champagne while I ight drink two or three. You really have to watch out for the OTHER drivers.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 04:34 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 04:40 PM

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great day with family and a phone call from my brother in Florida and another call from a friend that was unexpected but very enjoyable.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 05:34 PM

Glad things were nice for you Ray. And yes, many times getting unexpected phone calls can be quite nice.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 08:35 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Ma Nature pulled a switch on us and turned pretty chilly so it's a great day to stay inside. I guess I will be forced to spend time in my man cave again. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 11:11 PM

Man Cave, Sigh…
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/26/23 11:30 PM

WOOHOO! Got my CZ Rebate card in the mail today. PARTY AT RAY’S HOUSE! grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 12:35 AM

Boy would we all be in trouble. Posted for informational purposes only, NOT propaganda. OK, well not much. wink

https://youtu.be/tuC5qXfUbMA?si=gqVRq8FwGQCyi2NT
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 12:45 AM

Folks, you just can’t make this stuff up.

If you go through the Portland Oregon international airport, fear not, stress not. You will be attended to by a stress relieving Llama in nothing flat.

Yes Dogs, they hired Llamas (the 4 footed kind) to relieve the stress encountered by travelers.

But ya gotta feel sorry for the poor “sanitation” workers. Funny no one ever thinks of them.

I guess it was a slow news day at USA Today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 04:11 AM

Sad to say, the llamas are probably neater than many of the folks camped out on the streets in California and elsewhere.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 06:52 PM

You’re probably right there.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 06:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/27/23 09:03 PM

Hello my fellow junk yard denizens.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 12:11 AM

And an "arf" to you too ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 01:42 AM

Get it while you can! For tomorrow may never come.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 11:38 AM


The only problem with a weapons light is that not only can you see THEM but they can see YOU as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 11:40 AM

Good morning Yard. Did some running around yesterday so I think I will stay warm and cozy today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 05:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/28/23 06:41 PM

Afternoon Dogs. It’s a balmy 41 with a 76 percent humidity.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/23 04:17 AM

Good evening Yard. Just a lazy and relaxing day today, kind of nice though. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/23 04:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/23 05:48 PM

It’s 41 degrees and lightly misting. Oh G’mornin Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/29/23 07:29 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Looks like the sun finally broke through the clouds, so I guess I will take a walk with the dogs outside. Then I will retreat to my man cave and work on some packs and emergency tubs of goodies.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/23 04:42 PM

Sunshine with a high of 50 they say.

G’mornin Dawgs, and Ray wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/23 07:37 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/30/23 07:39 PM

Clouds overtook the sun, but I'm still going to cut and remove the small tree that fell over blocking my mowing lane. Then it's back to the cave. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 08:54 AM

Howdy ho guys!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 08:55 AM

Happy New Year’s Eve!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 10:33 AM

Right back at you Todd. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 10:35 AM

Good morning Yard. The dogs got me up even earlier today but I will be going back to bed soon. After they are fed they will too. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 04:05 PM

Happy New Years Eve to all the Dawgs. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy celebration if that is your way.

We’ve been invited to a watch service starting at 9pm with songs, food and worship. We’re looking forward to ushering in the new year with some of our friends (if us old folks can stay up that late) wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 05:35 PM

I hope everyone has a safe New Year’s Eve.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 06:51 PM

Same hope here Ray. We always stay home, watch the television, sip a little champagne, and stay warm and cozy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 12/31/23 08:39 PM

Over on Busse's Bladeforums site someone posted that they found an announcement of "Coming soon - Ground Troop Knives" by Dan Busse. Has anyone heard anything more of this ???
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 12:53 AM

First I’ve heard of it. Might prove to be quite interesting if true.


The Hamas Hacker! grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 11:15 AM

Well, a new year has started and hopefully it will be better than last year, although just about all the "wise men" think differently. Remember the Scout motto : "Be prepared". wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 06:09 PM

Plus being an election year, let the lies begin!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 08:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 09:04 PM

Afternoon my fellow dogs. Much will be said and little done in this election year, ON BOTH sides.

Watch, Listen, Think. “They” don’t want you doing any of these three.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
First I’ve heard of it. Might prove to be quite interesting if true.


The Hamas Hacker! grin wink


The Hezbollah Bolo. grin

The Infadel wink


And yes, I’m quoting myself. That’s what us baby boomers do. We forget, therefore we repeat.

We forget,therefore we, Oh sorry. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/01/24 10:48 PM

Speak for yourself young weedhopper. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 02:57 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Speak for yourself young weedhopper. smile


grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 04:10 AM

At least we can laugh at each other as well as ourselves. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 02:34 PM

Yup. You can’t put a smile on someone’s face until you can laugh at yourself.

Hey, I’m a philosopher! grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 02:36 PM

Oh and good morning dogs.

Hmmm, I wonder. If the year started on the first day of the work week, will it end on the last day of the work week? Some things are worth pondering. Golly gee I’m smart. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 05:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Oh and good morning dogs.

Hmmm, I wonder. If the year started on the first day of the work week, will it end on the last day of the work week? Some things are worth pondering. Golly gee I’m smart. grin

Since I’m retired, frankly Scarlet, I don’t give a [censored].
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/02/24 05:13 PM

Btw, it’s leap year, so it ends on Tuesday.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 12:03 AM

I’ll bet watching the Movie Gone With the Wind brought back find memories of your adolescent years Ray. grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 12:45 AM

Now Randy, that's just plain mean. smile After all, Ray doesn't tease you about witnessing first hand the Hatfields and McCoys feud.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Now Randy, that's just plain mean. smile After all, Ray doesn't tease you about witnessing first hand the Hatfields and McCoys feud.


He probably didn’t know about it! Thanks Tom. mad wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 02:07 AM

Well, we want to educate folks as well Randy. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 02:21 AM

On a happier note, this

Before Christmas the battery on our 2010 Escape gave up the Ghost. It wouldn’t even register bad on a battery tester. So, being near to Christmas and having another vehicle we just kinda ignored it. But today after getting our checks I went to the parts store for another battery, and I was expecting to pay another $165.00 just like the last one. Well when Ronnie looked it up the battery was only 2 years and 2 months old. Then he told me it was under the full replacement time period! Talk about being happy.

But before that, on our way to Patty’s hair appointment a passing vehicle tossed a rock that cracked the windshield of our 3 month old SUV, Talk about being upset. Well when we got home I called our local body shop and Leo said to being it on out and that it would take about an hour and a half to fix it (had to let the glass warm up as it was about 42 by this time. An hour and 15 minutes later he called that it was done. Total cost $40.00. We were happy. grin

Then later a custom knife maker I ordered from about 4 months ago emailed me and said he completely hosed my order. frown BUT then went on to say if I was willing he would send me a different knife worth twice as much for the same price! It’s actually the one I wanted, but just couldn’t justify that amount at that time.

All I all, it hasn’t been a bad year so far. grin

Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 12:11 PM

Randy, you could fall in a barrel of .... manure and come out smelling like a rose. smile Congrats on the good luck.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 12:18 PM

Good morning Yard. I had dental surgery yesterday to remove a cracked tooth, and prep work on the other side for a dental implant. Feeling pretty good overall, just a little bleeding. Soft foods for a couple of days;' scrambled eggs, French toast, and shrimp salad for starters. The General won't let me starve. wink .......................... smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 03:48 PM

Sorry to hear about the surgery Tom, but glad you’re able to get them fixed. I don’t know about falling in the bucket thing, but it sure does help.

And good morning Dogs! grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 06:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 06:27 PM

Good to hear your dental problems are taken care of, Tom. Stay away from beef ribs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Private Klink
Now Randy, that's just plain mean. smile After all, Ray doesn't tease you about witnessing first hand the Hatfields and McCoys feud.


He probably didn’t know about it! Thanks Tom. mad wink

Sure I know about it. It was a famous feud in the Scottish highlands when Mel Gibson lined there.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 06:51 PM

Oh, OK Ray. smile smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 06:52 PM

Good afternoon Yard. A nice and sunny day today which makes me feel even better. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Private Klink
Now Randy, that's just plain mean. smile After all, Ray doesn't tease you about witnessing first hand the Hatfields and McCoys feud.


He probably didn’t know about it! Thanks Tom. mad wink

Sure I know about it. It was a famous feud in the Scottish highlands when Mel Gibson lined there.



Ray RAY RAY. You’re thinking about where the whole Highlander immortal thing started. Sheesh.

Everybody knows the Hatfield and McCoys Feud was in Virginia. They squabbled over who got to lay claim to being the best ‘shine maker. Afore the Revenuers busted them all. grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/03/24 11:17 PM

For some reason I hear dueling banjos playing, softly and reverently. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 01:24 PM

Morning Yard!

Another mild winter day here.

Back to work this year. Gotta pay to play.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
For some reason I hear dueling banjos playing, softly and reverently. smile


If they get louder, RUN! wink

And good morning Yard Dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 05:44 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 05:48 PM

I wonder if Randy has a bow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 07:29 PM

No bow for Arrows, and no bow for a fiddle. But I used to have a banjo when I was still partaking of higher education. But when the Air Force promised me 3 pair of shoes (well 2 boots and then low quarters) I agreed to forgo my musical education. It turned out for the best. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 10:02 PM

Things usually turn out best in the long run Randy. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/04/24 10:04 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Feeling pretty good today so I think I will spend time in my man cave, organizing supplies.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 07:43 AM

My wife is proud of me. I haven’t bought a gun all year! grin
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 07:44 AM

And with that, goooooood morning y’all!
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 07:45 AM

Sitting at work watching the Walking Dead. Never watched it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 10:58 AM

Good morning Todd. The Walking Dead was interesting due to Hollywood's idea of how people would react in that type of situation. We laugh at how things still work after so many years, such as flashlight batteries, gas for cars, food and drinks. etc., but the first couple of years were interesting.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 11:02 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like Winter arrives here in a couple of days. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 03:13 PM

Could morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 03:23 PM

Hey Randy, which plane did you help develop, the Bell P-59 or Wright Military Flyer?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 04:24 PM

Haha, you funny man. You make me laugh. Neither, it was the P51. Those crazy brothers beat me to the other. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 07:54 PM

Oh well Randy, you still make the Chair Force proud. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 09:10 PM

Why thank you Tom. grin You sir, are a true gentleman, unlike some others here. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 10:57 PM

Others are DISTINGUISHED gentlemen. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 11:02 PM

Oh man, I can’t win. cry
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/05/24 11:24 PM

Is proper English not being taught in schools these days? I was looking for weather information on an upcoming storm and found this headline: “Developing nor’easter puts 35 million on alert as winter storm eyes Northeast this weekend”. It is called a nor’easter for a reason. Or maybe the article was slanted toward people who have necks that are slightly more vermilion than most.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 02:25 AM

Evening guys. Just relaxing after getting the grandkids to bed. Looks like a nasty day tomorrow, rain and ice and maybe some snow. Guess we’ll hang out here unless we go find some snow up in the mountains.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 04:44 AM

We have until Sunday to get ready for the next Winter blast bringing anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snow. I hope the forecasters' maps are a little off !


Oops, once again I pushed the wrong button! blush I, Skunky added the below sentence.
WHAT! Sounds I better go to the store and get some toilet paper and milk.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Is proper English not being taught in schools these days? I was looking for weather information on an upcoming storm and found this headline: “Developing nor’easter puts 35 million on alert as winter storm eyes Northeast this weekend”. It is called a nor’easter for a reason. Or maybe the article was slanted toward people who have necks that are slightly more vermilion than most.


Huh? confused


That's REDNECK for you EASTSIDE kids ! smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 10:54 AM

Good morning Yard. Up a little early thanks to the dogs, but heading back to bed soon. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Is proper English not being taught in schools these days? I was looking for weather information on an upcoming storm and found this headline: “Developing nor’easter puts 35 million on alert as winter storm eyes Northeast this weekend”. It is called a nor’easter for a reason. Or maybe the article was slanted toward people who have necks that are slightly more vermilion than most.


Huh? confused


That's REDNECK for you EASTSIDE kids ! smile


Well dagnabit, I thought it was German or somethin fer a bunch a million dollars!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 06:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 06:43 PM

Weather forecasts are interesting to read. I have been looking for information on the storm coming this weekend. The forecasts say that a big (maybe) storm will hit this weekend. It will snow more in some places than others. They don’t know exactly where. They don’t exactly know how much. The snowfall could be less than 2” or up to 10”. It might rain (or not) during the storm. The only point they agree on is that it will be over in time so the Monday morning commute to work will not be disrupted. Thankfully, going to work has ceased to be a problem for me quite a while ago.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/06/24 10:32 PM

There ARE some benefits to becoming "mature" Ray. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 01:15 AM

Well our winter storm was a bust. Just a lot of cold rain, even up in the hills. Maybe Monday night….
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 01:32 AM

Got a light mist here pretty much all day. Supposed to be no lower than 33 degrees so that might be good.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 03:44 AM

Next week one night is supposed to get down to 9 degrees ! frown I have already had enough winter this season.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 03:13 PM

They’re calling for possibly 5 inches of snow here on Tuesday depending on how the storm tracks.

And a blessed morning to all the dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 04:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 04:58 PM

My wife laughed at our first major snowstorm of the season. She shoveled our driveway in record time and came back inside and made us a nice breakfast of sausage, eggs and home fries.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 05:46 PM

Ray, she is definitely a keeper ! smile She deserves to have you go easy on her the rest of the day, maybe lighten her work load a little. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 05:49 PM

Good late morning Yard. We're getting ready to make the trip to town for a few items and then back again to enjoy this reasonably nice day. I hope all my fellow Dogs are doing well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/07/24 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray, she is definitely a keeper ! smile She deserves to have you go easy on her the rest of the day, maybe lighten her work load a little. smile

I definitely went easy on her today. I helped her with our big Sunday dinner by buttering the carrots.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 03:46 AM

You are such a helpful and generous guy Ray. :thumbs up:
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 11:52 AM

Well done Ray ; I'm sure she appreciated your help. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 11:55 AM

Good morning Yard. They lessened the amount of predicted snow down to 1 to 2 inches which is great news, but lowered the one night's temp down to 7 degrees. I guess the General and I will have to stay warm ................ somehow. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 05:24 PM

Mornin dogs. Tom, I hope you don’t turn into a pup sicle. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 08:01 PM

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Randy ! That really bites. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 08:44 PM

Yeah maybe, but at least I bet it brought a grin to your face. And maybe a shake of your head. grin I once had an older cousin that once said to me “You ain’t right”. BUT, he meant it in a good way. I think it was when I gave him my authenticated 125 year old “Peace Pipe” to add to his, million dollar certified Indian (American) artifacts collection . It included a Chief’s full “war bonnet” eagle feather head dress. Along with the ceremonial clothing. I think that after both his and his wife’s death the collection sold for 1.2 mil. It was a very impressive collection that he didn’t let many folks know about, let alone see. Heck even closer members of the family didn’t know how extensive the collection was.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/08/24 11:18 PM

That DOES sound like an impressive collection ! One of the things that surprised and disappointed me on our Alamo trip was the Indian museums we visited : they had lots of pictures and paintings but very little actual artifacts. The most artifacts of old western times was in the Dalton museum in Coffeyville Kansas.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 12:57 AM

I do know that about 5 years before he died he was offered a mil for it and turned it down.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 11:43 AM

I guess wealth just runs in your family. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 11:44 AM

Good morning Yard. Looks like a messy one out there today, rain turning to snow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 03:12 PM

Not near cold enough for snow here. But we do have rain. Plus my back is killing me this morning.

And good morning dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 04:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 09:09 PM

We received a little snow, but a strong COLD wind is blowing in from the West making it feel miserable. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/09/24 09:36 PM

Morning dogs, raining and 41 degrees.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/24 12:54 AM

Evening Yard!

We are having ourselves a nice little blizzard today and at least overnight. Shows not so bad but the wind is just plain nasty.

I'm taking advantage though. Family movie night and super nachos are on the menu.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/24 12:00 PM

Sounds like a great way to handle the weather M/B. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/24 12:03 PM

Good morning Yard. I hope the forecasters are right about a slight warmup today and tomorrow. Next week is supposed to be bone chilling cold with night time temps below zero. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/24 04:36 PM

35 and sunny here right now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/10/24 09:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/24 01:19 AM

Good evening Yard. Today turned out to be pretty decent and tomorrow is supposed to be about the same. Then things turn to ice Friday afternoon. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/24 11:49 AM

Good morning Yard. Last nice day before we get slammed with the bone chilling temps. On top of that we have to put down our oldest dog today ; it's his time. After we return from the Vet's office we will bury him out back where I have already dug a grave for him. It will be a somber day today although we knew it was coming. Life goes on.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/24 02:18 PM

So sorry to hear about your dog Tom. We know how it feels when a family member passes. We have two of our “kids” buried as well with their own headstones.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/24 06:38 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/11/24 06:41 PM

I’m sorry to hear about your dog, Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 12:04 AM

That's the hardest part of pet ownership, but it has to be accepted. Junior was the first dog dumped on us after we built the new house and he had a good life with us for over 14 years.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 03:21 AM

We go5 lightening and thunder. Supposed to have a high of 18 degrees Sunday and snow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 03:39 AM

Tomorrow morning will be the high temp and then begin dropping to around 20 by noon. We're headed for a few nights of below zero temps at night with single digit highs during the day. Other than a little time with the dogs outside we plan on hibernating for several days.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 05:09 AM

I hear ya, stocked up on toilet paper and milk today. grin hey I don’t understand it, but it must be a southern thing.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 07:50 AM

I try to be prepared for winter storms that may take down power lines and make travel very difficult. Extra propane cylinders for our vent free heaters, charged up extra 12 volt batteries with power inverters for lights and television news, plenty of food and water for us and our dogs, and confidence that we will be OK through it all. That's not counting the gas on hand for our generators. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 04:32 PM

There is a fierce howling wind and light snow going on right now ; I hope everyone stays safe and secure. This is really "killer" type weather.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 05:08 PM

I heard at the store that they have “downgraded” our weather to just deep freeze temps. We will see.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 06:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
I hear ya, stocked up on toilet paper and milk today. grin hey I don’t understand it, but it must be a southern thing.

Over here, people stock up on milk and bread. When I was a kid, my mother would send me to the local bakery to buy extra bread if a bad storm was predicted.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/12/24 08:20 PM

Regional “Folk lore”. But we do partake of Hog Jowls and Blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 12:13 AM

Holy sheep dip Dogs. I just heard a report where (at the end of 2021) there were 473.2 million KNOWN (estimated) firearms in the hands of American citizens. That’s a lot, but we can do better. grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 02:00 AM

Evening Dogs,

We finally got some snow. Enough that I'm finally switching my plow set up from my old ATV to the newer one. I just had to order a new mounting plate.

I'm dreading work tomorrow. Its supposed to be -27 overnight and a whopping -18 when I get to Jackson and the warmest is 2 degrees. That's too cold to be working outside.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 02:27 AM

With temps like that it's nice to be retired and able to stay indoors all nice and warm. smile I plan on spending a lot of the next week in my man cave.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 03:27 AM

A yup, I hear that Tom.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 01:50 PM

Good morning Yard. I let the dogs out to do their business and they were pretty quick to return to the house. smile Other than walking down to the mailbox I plan on staying inside today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 04:21 PM

At 10:19am it’s a cold 22 degrees. Tomorrow’s high is predicted at 14 and about an inch of snow. We will see.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 05:09 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 05:13 PM

I just checked the temperature and at 12:12, it is 57°! Did I somehow move down South during the night?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 06:40 PM

Din’t think so Ray. That would mean I’d have to move to the land of Northern Aggression. Ain’t gonna happen Bubba. wink grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 09:52 PM

Randy, I just knew your heart was in Dixie. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/13/24 11:45 PM

Haha. Well being able to bust someone’s chops in a fun, NOT actually hurtful way helps. And it’s just fun at times to paint the target on our own back. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 04:52 AM

You ARE a good sport for sure. smile But kidding around like we do helps make this forum a fun place to visit.
Posted By: WhichDawg

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 05:34 AM

Cold here too! We had steady light rain all day with temps just below freezing and the trees are frosty white and every little while you hear cracking and thumps as ice and branches fall, kinda unnerving. 26 now but luckily no more rain. I’d hate to be driving.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 11:02 AM

Hello Dan, good to hear from you again. Yes, it's nice when you don't have to drive in this kind of weather ; it's below zero here with a cold wind as well. The next warmup is Wednesday and Thursday, then back to colder temps again. I hope you got your preps in place like we discussed a long time ago. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 11:03 AM

Good morning Yard. The dogs got me up early again but I'm going back to bed shortly. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 03:19 PM

At 9:17am as we are getting ready for church it’s 7 degrees. Expecting a high of 12. It’s cold Dawgs!

But I hope everyone is safe and warm.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 04:15 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 08:12 PM

I stepped outside with the dogs for just a minute and the thermometer read 10 degrees, very lightly snowing with a cold wind. We all came back in pretty quickly. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/14/24 08:58 PM

OK, it’s 12 degrees. And we got snow on SEMO!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 12:28 PM

Good morning Yard. Really cold outside!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 04:04 PM

Yup, 10am it’s 3 degrees and more snow predicted. South of us about 20 miles it’s snowin to beat the band.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 05:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
OK, it’s 12 degrees. And we got snow on SEMO!

Man, where would you be without global warming?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 11:07 PM

Well, we got up to 10 degrees today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/15/24 11:48 PM

Seems like you East side kids get all the good weather ; we didn't reach half that today. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 01:44 AM

Just livin the right way, Or trying to. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 02:24 AM

Evening gents. Just hanging out with OGB tonight and watching Blazing Saddles. Tons of laughs and inappropriate comments. And the movie is pretty good too.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 03:09 AM

Haha hey Todd. Tell OGB We said hello. How’s the family doin?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 11:53 AM

Hi Todd. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 11:56 AM

Good morning Yard. Still living in the deep-freeze, but it's supposed to warm up a little tomorrow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 04:23 PM

Hey, we got 11 degrees now!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/16/24 08:57 PM

The sun is shining brightly and the snow on the small roof over the deck is melting, but it's still cold. It forces me to spend more time in my man cave, smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 12:38 AM

We got up to 18 degrees today. Snow melted off the Escape but it’s still in the edge (the house shields it from sunshine).
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 02:40 AM

Evening Dogs!

It's been dang cold. Plenty of snow. I installed my plow on my ATV this afternoon. Now I have to shovel the drifts our from in from of the garage its in so I can get the ATV out to plow the rest of the snow. My lower back is dreading that part already. But it beats shoveling the whole drive.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 03:05 AM

We have been lucky and received very little snow, but the cold temps sure have made up for it. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 03:20 AM

Yeah, we got about an inch of snow. But like Tom said, COLD! Not much expected tomorrow but they”re saying possibly sleet and snow mix Thursday and Friday.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 03:55 AM

y'all can keep the snow and cold weather. We're down to about 15 here tonight and even colder coming this weekend. I am not looking forward to it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 12:39 PM

Well, I guess that's why they call it Winter. smile All in all we had it pretty good up to this point. At least the cold weather should kill off some of the insects.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 12:40 PM

Good morning Yard. I'm ready for that warmup even if it is only for a couple of days.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 02:54 PM

I'm ready for spring. I used to hate hot weather, but since I lost a bunch of weight I can't get warm enough now.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 04:33 PM

Happy Winter Wednesday dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/17/24 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/24 12:11 AM

Good evening Yard. The sun and warmer temps today melted most of the snow today which is nice.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/24 04:41 AM

Supposed to have snow and high of 36 tomorrow. We’ll see how good they are at guessing.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/24 12:49 PM

Good morning Yard. Supposed to be in the mid 30's today, then back to the deep-freeze. I will enjoy it while I can, much like our dogs. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/24 06:30 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/18/24 07:23 PM

Yeah above freezing now, but as Tom said, it’s gonna get colder again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/24 10:28 AM

Good morning Yard. Lightly snowing now with a cold wind, great day to stay inside.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/24 02:24 PM

Stay in here as well. Supposed to get to 22 today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/24 07:15 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/19/24 07:22 PM

It’s 26° at 2:00 PM. It’s colder in Missouri than it is in New England. It’s good that Randy’s outhouse has heated seats.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 01:21 AM

Yeah the heated seats are nice, but have you ever tried using a frozen corn cob? eek
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 01:25 AM

ALWAYS carry 3 corn cobs, 2 red and one white. If you “gotta go”, when you’re finished use a red one first. Then use the white one to see if you need the second red one. wink

Old Redneck Survivalism. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 05:27 AM

Way to go Randy, a TRUE Redneck ! smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 11:27 AM

Good morning Yard. Another cold one today but at least it's clear and no snow.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 02:38 PM

Hello Dogs. It’s a bright sunny 7 degrees in Southeast Missouri.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 07:02 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/20/24 11:48 PM

Good evening Yard. I wonder what happened to so many fellow Dogs who used to post here, they are missed.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 03:47 AM

Yeah, this used to be a rowdy place.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 10:48 AM

Well, wherever they are I hope they are doing well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 10:52 AM

Good morning Yard. Randy, I received your email and thank you ; I had already heard about the subject.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 03:30 PM

No problem Tom. I would like to post stuff like that for all the dawgs, but…
Oh and good balmy 11 degrees. Getting out to church is gonna be kinda brisk this morning.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 07:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 07:19 PM

28° here right now.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
ALWAYS carry 3 corn cobs, 2 red and one white. If you “gotta go”, when you’re finished use a red one first. Then use the white one to see if you need the second red one. wink

Old Redneck Survivalism. grin

My father told me that when he was a kid in Alabama, corncobs were used by the hillbillies and Sears catalogs were used in the outhouses by upper class folk. When he was out playing with his friends and away from their houses, they used young pine trees. Just straddled them and ran down the trunk. Had to be careful to go in the right direction though.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 10:46 PM

My G’pa and G’ma used Montgomery Ward catalogs in their outhouse. And yes, it was down hill.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/21/24 11:33 PM

Country wisdom for sure ! smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 12:40 AM

It was 8 degrees here this morning. Chickens water was solid, had to work a while to get them ready for the day, then got to do it all over again when we got home from church. Ah, the joys of country living.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 02:54 AM

But it beats living in a city where you can’t even see the stars.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 11:58 AM

Right on Brother Randy ! wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 12:02 PM

Good morning Yard. As predicted, we received a glaze of ice and it's raining/ freezing right now. We were supposed to go to Springfield for an appointment but I think we will stay home instead. We don't enjoy driving on icy roads, and many Missouri drivers don't know how to handle them either.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 04:04 PM

Supposed to start with ice pellets here in about a half hour, then freezing rain and sleet. Build up 0.12 inches too much.

Oh and ‘mornin Dawgs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 06:47 PM

Hi Randy. smile I'm glad we stayed home today as the news has been filled with pictures of vehicles that slid off the road or crashed into others. Turns out the folks at the Springfield office were a few hours late getting to work as well, and they live in town as opposed to our almost 70 miles away. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 06:57 PM

So far only thing we’ve got is 39 degrees and melting snow. Supposed to get down to 33 tonight.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 07:03 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 07:10 PM

34° and sunny. Nice early spring weather. May need a light jacket if I go out.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 07:59 PM

Hi Ray. smile Just be careful you don't hit any slick spots while you are out and about. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/22/24 08:02 PM

Yeah! We don’t need anyone gettin hurt.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 12:38 AM

We are officially empty nesters. The runt rented an apartment in Town. I've been helping her move and get settled in.

The funny thing us I've seen here more at the house than I have in a few months.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 01:11 AM

Started to rain/mist about 2 hours ago. Right now it’s 36 and a low of 35 over night. But more rain and a high of 41 tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 02:08 PM

M/B, with the new responsibility of paying rent, utilities, etc. you will probably be seeing a lot more of her when she stops by for dinners. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 02:10 PM

Good morning Yard. Lots of rain has left large pools of water in the yard and the fog makes it look dreary, but at least it's not snow and zero degrees. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 02:54 PM

Yup, fog here as well with 38 degree weather. Rain predicted today and 45 degree high.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 06:38 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 06:41 PM

38° here at 1:30 in the afternoon. January has been rather nice so I bet Mother Nature is planning her usual February surprise.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 07:25 PM

Yeah, I fear some people have made her angry.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/23/24 11:50 PM

Still thick fog here, expected to last through tomorrow as well. At lest the temps are warmer. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/24 02:52 AM

Yup, thicker than the proverbial London fog.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/24 11:56 AM

Good morning Yard. Today should be another quiet and relaxed one with the heavy fog slowing everything down. I'm working in my man cave organizing things and finding items I forgot I even had ; it's almost like Christmas ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/24 03:40 PM

Good Morning on this foggy 47 degree day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/24/24 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/24 02:14 AM

Evening Dogs!

Its warmer than it should be here. Plenty of standing water. At least I know where the low spots in the yard are. Some are way deeper than I thought. I will have plenty to fill this spring.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/24 04:56 PM

Good morning my fellow dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/25/24 07:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/24 12:22 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Another rainy and gloomy day today, so I will be in my cave. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/24 04:18 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/26/24 08:01 PM

Afternoon dogs. 49 and overcast, but no fog today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 11:16 AM

Good morning Yard. The fog just doesn't want to leave us so it looks like another day in the cave. Gee, what a rough way to live. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 02:24 PM

Ah man Tom, you’ve got a really rough life. I feel for ya bro. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 02:27 PM

And I forgot the weather report. It’s 45 degrees and rain on the East side.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 04:17 PM

At least it's not snow. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 05:57 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/27/24 08:12 PM

Ah man! How dumb can I get (don’t answer that Ray grin)? I found the military exchange (BX/PX) website! If you qualify (there’s a very short question section) you can buy a new Rolex for about 8K. OK, there’s other stuff for us normal folks as well. grin

Shopmyexchange.com
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 11:01 AM

I tried that site with no luck.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 11:03 AM

Good morning Yard. Making a little progress in the cave, so I will continue today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
I tried that site with no luck.


You have to (try) and make an account. That is what will tell if you can shop there or not.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 09:23 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 09:31 PM

I have been posting here about buying stuff online at the PX for a couple of years now. That is the AAFES website. You can also use the Navy Exchange and GovX sites.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 10:22 PM

Good info Ray. For some reason it just didn’t “click” with me. Closest military facility to here is 200 miles away.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/28/24 10:58 PM

I was deemed eligible but it kept jerking me around when trying to set up the account so I said to Hell with it. There's plenty of other places where I can get deals and spend money. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 10:18 AM

Morning guys.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 12:54 PM

Good morning Todd and the rest of my fellow Dogs. Yesterday turned out nice and today is supposed to be the same, so we are going to town today. I guess I will let the General take me to lunch or an early dinner. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 02:16 PM

You are so blessed Tom. grin

And good morning to all the dogs.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 06:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Good info Ray. For some reason it just didn’t “click” with me. Closest military facility to here is 200 miles away.

The Air Force would probably send a limo for you wouldn’t they?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/29/24 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Good info Ray. For some reason it just didn’t “click” with me. Closest military facility to here is 200 miles away.

The Air Force would probably send a limo for you wouldn’t they?

Nah! But they did volunteer a Lear jet grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/24 12:00 PM

Good morning Yard.

Randy, too bad you couldn't hitch a ride on Marine 1 . smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/24 04:12 PM

Marine 1, Air Force 1, no matter the name, if 1 is on board I won’t be! (Unless 1 changes). grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/24 07:55 PM

I hear that, and totally agree with you. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/30/24 09:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 01:48 AM

Good evening Yard. We had a nice relaxed day today and I hope everyone else did as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 04:35 AM

Not to bad of a day. Think I’m gonna order a holster or 2 for my H&K VP9 and SK to handle WMLs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 10:24 AM

Good morning Yard.

Randy, you need to post a picture of you with a couple of pistol belts, rifles, and your fairy wings. smile smile smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 03:51 PM

We will see, but the “GUARDIAN ANGEL” wings are no more. Some heathern put them on and they burst into flames! I still have mine though, but you can’t see them. grin wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 04:44 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Not to bad of a day. Think I’m gonna order a holster or 2 for my H&K VP9 and SK to handle WMLs.

What’s a WML? White Maine Liberal?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 08:42 PM

Bite your tongue Ray ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 01/31/24 09:39 PM

SIC EM Tom! grin
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 01:40 AM

LOL,

Randy keeps a pair of Ray's WML's in his pocket. He ties their man buns together and uses them like nunchucks.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 02:45 AM

Haha good one MB. Oh and I do know how to use nunchucks. Messed around with them once in a while when I was in the Philippines and Japan. But what I REALLY like are Sai’s.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 03:10 AM

I prefer .40 S & W myself. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 02:24 PM

Got one of those as well Tom, but I’m more invested in 9mil.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 06:46 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 07:03 PM

I had a couple of friends who were heavily into martial arts and would teach me some techniques from time to time. One day they trained with nunchucks and tried to instruct me. I guess I was too uncoordinated to use them and after whacking myself pretty good a couple of times, I put them away and never touched them again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 11:09 PM

Ray, I suspect that most people who try them for the first few times do the same thing. Even Bruce Lee had to practice. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/01/24 11:34 PM

Haha, yeah THEY HURT! but only leave bruises (when practicing). Now a Butterfly knife…
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/24 12:32 PM

Good morning Yard. And I still prefer a .40 S & W. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/24 06:12 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/24 06:20 PM

I use a practice Balisong and still hurt myself! Even though it’s a practice knife, it can still cause bruises when you’re going fast. Randy, do you have any experience with Silat or Escrima?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/24 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. And I still prefer a .40 S & W. wink

I like a 155. Even though it’s easier to tow a 105, you get more range with a 155. Distance is good.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/02/24 09:15 PM

Only watching videos some Ray. I never really practiced any martial arts just kinda watched s8me friends and playing around by my self. I did some stuff with friends but never got into it. Just enough to get hurt.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 02:18 AM

Did you see the newest Scrap Yard blade? The reveal was on BF with a naming contest.

I came to the Yard to give my name choice and noticed there is nothing here about any new blade from the Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 11:42 AM

I guess I will have to go over to B//F to check it out.

Good morning Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 01:48 PM

That’s happened more than once lately MB.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 02:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 08:56 PM

A kuhkri with a Regulator handle, much like the "Huck Fin" without the fin. I wonder how much it will cost, and why it wasn't posted here as well. Where is Dan Busse ?????
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/03/24 08:57 PM

Doh ! I just noticed Mike's post.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/24 12:49 AM

Well the naming contest says the winner gets 300 bucks off (and it is INFI) so…

Oops my bad. It says 300 dollar shop credit. blush
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/24 02:19 AM

The shop credit would certainly help, but being Infi will still cost enough.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/24 04:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/04/24 07:03 PM

Good morning Yard. A cool and rainy day is keeping me indoors today !
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/24 01:18 PM

Good morning Yard. The rain finally stopped and the rest of the week is supposed to be nice, so February is doing OK so far. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/24 04:01 PM

Sunshine and a high of 58
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/05/24 08:19 PM

I walked down to the mailbox and it felt like springtime again. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/24 03:16 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/24 04:57 PM

Mornin Dawgs. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/06/24 11:38 PM

Nice day today. We went to town today to check out a new restaurant but it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We checked out a new D/G Market store, then drove to another town for a Chinese dinner at a good restaurant, then to a store for a few things. We have enough food left over for a late night dinner while watching movies. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 12:43 AM

I’ve heard Mount Pilot was a swinging place. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 02:18 AM

That's over near Todd's neighborhood. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 02:17 PM

G’mornin yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 02:59 PM

Good morning Yard. Another nice day on tap, though cloudy. This weather really fuels the urge to start gardening. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 05:21 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 05:22 PM

In the forties today. Spring is definitely around the corner.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 08:30 PM

Completely overcast and 58 degrees.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/07/24 10:03 PM

The sun broke through the clouds and it's looking pretty nice out there. i'm going to spend a little time with the dogs out there and fiddle with one of our vehicles.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/24 03:09 PM

Cool and overcast with rain predicted.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/24 07:17 PM

Wow that new kukri looks awesome !!!
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/08/24 10:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/24 01:42 AM

Good evening Yard. That new kukri should make kukri lovers very happy.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/24 06:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/09/24 09:53 PM

Good afternoon fellow Dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/24 01:31 PM

Good morning Yard. The weather took a turn for the worse, getting colder and rain with possibly snow on Sunday. Fortunately it will not last long so that we can spend more time outdoors.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/24 01:59 PM

Overcast and rain dis mornin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/24 05:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/10/24 10:37 PM

Howdy Ho folks. Everyone ready for the big game tomorrow ?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 01:31 AM

It’s tomorrow? Nah, not interested. I’ll probably watch paint dry.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 02:59 PM

Good morning Yard. I will watch the Super Bowl game ; it's the only football game I watch all year.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 03:59 PM

They’r interesting, just not enough for us to turn on the Telly. I THINK we might have turned out TV on last month, maybe, but not real sure.
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 05:10 PM

Howdy yard
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/11/24 05:27 PM

Hi, Twoody. Where ya been?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 01:33 AM

We had a nice shrimp salad while watching the game, and maybe pizza a little later. Life is good. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 02:45 AM

Who won Tom?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 11:53 AM

Kansas City for the win ......... again. smile It was actually a pretty good, well fought game.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 11:55 AM

Good morning Yard. With the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl I'm glad I don't have to go to Kansas City. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 03:25 PM

Yeah I’m sure it will be a nightmare. Our pastor told us last night that 50 million workers are expected to not show up for work today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 07:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/12/24 10:09 PM

Howdy Ray. Ready for that next Nor'Easter heading your way ?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 02:31 PM

Good morning Yard. We have to head to town to license another old vehicle so I guess I will let the General take me out for lunch again. I sure am good to her. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard. We have to head to town to license another old vehicle so I guess I will let the General take me out for lunch again. I sure am good to her. smile


Yeah you should change your name to Saint Thomas. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 04:22 PM

On a different note, supposed to be Sunny and 58 today.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 04:25 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 04:32 PM

Well, we are in the middle of a big snowstorm. 5 to 10 inches with high winds is the prediction. It is a heavy, wet snow and the cats do not like it when big chunks fall off the trees and hit the ground.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/13/24 05:22 PM

Holy Y’all stay safe and don’t lose power.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 12:52 AM

Ray, make sure to give your wife plenty of breaks when she shovels all that snow. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 01:57 AM

Evening guys. Been studying hard for my Ham radio Technician license. Pretty much every spare minute doing practice testing and studying. Anyone else do the ham radio stuff?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by rth548
Evening guys. Been studying hard for my Ham radio Technician license. Pretty much every spare minute doing practice testing and studying. Anyone else do the ham radio stuff?


I think Ray messes with it.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 03:21 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray, make sure to give your wife plenty of breaks when she shovels all that snow. wink

I waxed her shovel the day before the storm to help her out. I said a prayer for her to be safe while shoveling and a neighbor, who she told me she had never met before, came over and introduced himself. He said he had been blessed by God and wanted to pass it on. So he shoveled the driveway. He got all the way to the end where the plows had left some big chunks of icy snow about 2-3 feet high. Then a guy with a plow stopped and asked if he needed help. So he then pushed all that snow down to the corner. When my wife came in, I made her a coffee. We were both very grateful.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by rth548
Evening guys. Been studying hard for my Ham radio Technician license. Pretty much every spare minute doing practice testing and studying. Anyone else do the ham radio stuff?

Yes, I do. I have a General class license. Do you need any help?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 04:07 PM

VERY glad to hear about your shoveling blessing. Stay safe, both of you AND your new neighbor.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
VERY glad to hear about your shoveling blessing. Stay safe, both of you AND your new neighbor.

I am a tad miffed though. I spent all that time and effort to wax her shovel and she barely used it.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 07:55 PM

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 08:54 PM

Your efforts were not wasted Ray, her shovel is ready for the next snow. smile
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/14/24 09:17 PM

Ray, I may get your help in the future. The Technician license looks pretty simple to get. Right now I’m just trying to figure out how to program the radios and how to use the Chirp software. I’m sure there is a forum out there for it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/24 12:52 AM

That's my biggest concern ; I'm technology challenged. frown
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/24 12:54 AM

Todd, in my Peterson's Hunting magazine they said that North Carolina is one of the best bets for BIG black bears. Have you ever bear hunted ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/24 05:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/15/24 05:45 PM

Todd, there is a lot of info on YouTube about how to program Baofeng and other radios using Chirp. It is not hard to use and much easier than inputting info using the keypad on the radio.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Todd, in my Peterson's Hunting magazine they said that North Carolina is one of the best bets for BIG black bears. Have you ever bear hunted ?

No, there’s some bear hunting around here but the big boys live down on the coast. I’ve got relatives down there that own a bunch of land and they’ve invited me, but I’ve never cared for it. Matter of fact, we have one that visits our house pretty regularly and is almost friendly. Almost.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Todd, there is a lot of info on YouTube about how to program Baofeng and other radios using Chirp. It is not hard to use and much easier than inputting info using the keypad on the radio.

Yeah, I’ve been watching those and studying for the test. It’s almost like school again.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 04:50 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 05:10 PM

I used to be a reenactor and have been interested in early American history since I was a child. I ran across a YouTube channel from Randy and Tom’s neck of the woods-Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Their focus is mainly on early 19th century cooking and recipes. Cooking is about all I can do these days and the channel is interesting (to me anyways.) I thought about making a joke that I was surprised to see such good content coming out of Missouri compared to what I usually see but I decided not to.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
I used to be a reenactor and have been interested in early American history since I was a child. I ran across a YouTube channel from Randy and Tom’s neck of the woods-Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Their focus is mainly on early 19th century cooking and recipes. Cooking is about all I can do these days and the channel is interesting (to me anyways.) I thought about making a joke that I was surprised to see such good content coming out of Missouri compared to what I usually see but I decided not to.


What, you think we all play banjos and are missing our front teeth? I’ll have you know I DO NOT PLAY A BANJO (any more). wink mad grin wink

BTW, when we go to St Louis we drive by St Gen.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 07:55 PM

Ray, we share some similar interests. Since I was a young spud I have been interested in early American history, particularly the mountain men and early explorers. They survived by not only being able to hunt and gather their food but by also cooking it as well, with much learned from the American Indians. They were definitely a tough breed of people, men and women. It's interesting that Missouri, St. Louis in particular, became such an important part of our American history.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 08:45 PM

Haha, they were just so relieved to get out of Illinois and across the Mississipi they they just stayed a while and then train for the push west happened, supplies and everything. Ah, I remember it well. wink
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/16/24 11:35 PM

Randy, when you were young they were just MAKING history smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/24 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by rth548
Randy, when you were young they were just MAKING history smile


Haha, yeah some of it. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/24 04:02 AM

Yes Todd, they would just chisel it on pieces of flat stones. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/24 11:52 AM

Good morning Yard. One more day of winter and then a warmup.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/24 08:00 PM

Afternoon on this cold sunny say Dogs.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/17/24 09:08 PM

Cold and sunny, but Spring IS on the way. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/24 04:11 PM

Cold, yup. 28 degrees as we’re about to leave for Church. Oh and it’s sunny as well.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/24 08:26 PM

Turned out to be a pretty day around here, although there is a slight wind that is cool. The next few days should be sweet with a high around 70 degrees on Wednesday. I have to order a new fishing rod case from Bass Pro Shops so it should be delivered while the weather is nice.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/24 08:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/24 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Ray, we share some similar interests. Since I was a young spud I have been interested in early American history, particularly the mountain men and early explorers. They survived by not only being able to hunt and gather their food but by also cooking it as well, with much learned from the American Indians. They were definitely a tough breed of people, men and women. It's interesting that Missouri, St. Louis in particular, became such an important part of our American history.

I found a few ancestors that fought in the Revolutionary War and some that fought on both sides in the Civil War. I was fortunate that my father had an interest in American history and he took our family to just about all the historical sites in New England and the original 13 colonies when I was growing up. I proposed to my girlfriend in front of the King's Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg after having dinner (and several mint juleps) there. She shares my love of history and has been involved in re-enacting with me. She also developed a talent for genealogical research and has done much work on our family history.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/18/24 10:08 PM

Ray, you are one lucky man.

My father was greatly interested in the Civil War, and on a trip to Norfolk Virginia to visit my Uncle and family (Navy) we stopped at Gettysburg and Washington D.C. Supposedly one of my relatives has a picture of a relative in a Confederate uniform, though I have never seen it. My mother's side of the family goes back quite a ways in Kentucky.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 12:58 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry is going to have another "CupidGanza" if anyone doesn't already know.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 03:52 PM

Good morning, Yard and Happy President’s Day.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 04:07 PM

Tom, on my father’s side, our family started in New England in the early 1700’s. In the early 1800’s my ancestors moved to Ohio and then Indiana. My great grandfather joined an Indiana regiment during the Civil War and ended up in Alabama. His son moved to Alabama, married a local girl and settled down. My father was born there. My father was in New England during WW2, married a local girl, and settled down in New England and completed the circle.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 04:09 PM

Sorr,y, I know that was too long a story but I always enjoy telling it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 10:27 PM

That's a story to be proud of Ray. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/19/24 11:54 PM

It wasn’t to long at all Ray. It was a nice telling of history.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 03:28 AM

Amen to that. ^^^
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 08:16 AM

Morning guys. Back at work again tonight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 03:31 PM

Todd, I feel sorry for those of you still tied to the salt mine. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 06:08 PM

Morning Yard,

Its been a bit. Between work and my MIL passing I haven't spent much time on the internet.

I think its going to be a nearly spring here. Despite the snow its been in the 40s nearly everyday. Red wing black birds and Gold finches are already here. This is April and May weather for here. Unfortunately that means several months of mud.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 07:26 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/20/24 09:24 PM

Howdy folks. We're enjoying a beautiful Spring like day here ; in fact, two of our dogs got hot and wanted to go back in the house. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/24 04:23 PM

Lots of clouds today and a high of 70.

For out trip to St. Louis tomorrow, thunderstorms and 64.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/24 07:36 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/24 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Lots of clouds today and a high of 70.

For out trip to St. Louis tomorrow, thunderstorms and 64.

Stay safe, Randy. The trip must bring back memories of when you cheered the departure of the Corps of Discovery.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/21/24 08:12 PM

I can’t wait for spring. Ready to pop the top on the Jeep for warmer days.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/24 12:52 AM

I hear you Todd. We were pulling weeds out of our garden and burning them today. The gardening bug is hitting us pretty hard. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/24 03:28 AM

Evening Yard,

I took the wife out for lunch and while we were in town stopped by the ranch supply and picked up a couple of chicks (baby chickens you heathens) to brood.

I'm trying to spread out the age of my flock to keep them laying over the years. I figure Ill skip next year and brood a couple every other year.


I'm eyeballing fruit trees, but It's false spring and I'd likely be wasting my money trying to plant them now.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/24 12:48 PM

Good thinking M/B. The greenhouses around here love it when folks get itchy with an early false spring and buy plants, then have to buy them again due to a late cold snap and frost. Other than sweet potatoes we start all of our plants with seeds in yogurt containers filled with starter mix. Around here we wait until about May 10th to be frost free and safe to plant outside.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/22/24 12:50 PM

Good morning Yard. We dodged another storm and just received a little rain.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/24 01:10 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like we have a pretty nice week ahead so we will be doing outside chores.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/24 05:39 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/23/24 07:31 PM

Hello Ray, how are you doing today ?
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/24 06:01 AM

Morning guys. Couple cool days ahead and then up in the 70's this week. Looks like false spring is coming. Just enough to fool people into planting stuff, then the late freeze will hit.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/24 11:24 PM

You're right Todd, and the nurseries that sell plants just love it. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/24/24 11:27 PM

Good afternoon Yard. I just finished lopping some branches that interfere with mowing as well as some thorn bushes. Man, we have some WICKED thorns around here !
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 01:30 AM

Not a bad day here. Late next week one day supposed to be 76 degrees and the next day 46. Crazy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 11:10 AM

Good morning Yard. Going to take it easy today as I can already feel the effects of yesterday.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 05:27 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Hello Ray, how are you doing today ?

Thanks for asking,Tom. I’m doing ok. Today is my wife’s birthday and she just left to go to the bakery to pick up her cake. It gives me a chance to go to the storeroom and get her presents. I know she will be very excited to get her new shovel and other yard tools.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 07:14 PM

Ray, you sure are good to her. Please tell her that we at the Yard wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 08:15 PM

Yup, Happy Birthday Mrs Ray.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/25/24 09:44 PM

She said to thank you gentlemen for the birthday wishes. BTW, I just bought a bible on the bay from a person in St. Louis. I didn’t realize the heathens there read the Bible. Any chance that someone would like to save me the cost of shipping and drop it off to me?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 12:35 PM

I would love to help you out Ray but my security team is afraid to enter St. Louis. smile Too bad, it would have been a great chance to get together.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 12:38 PM

Good morning Yard. Another gorgeous day ahead so I might let the General take me to the new Chinese restaurant in one of our nearby small towns. Later we can work a little on our garden area.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 04:29 PM

I’m sorry as well Ray, but after our once previous foray into East St Louis and harrowing Narrow escape back into free “somewhat” America I don’t want to go anywhere near St Louis for a while. “They” have spies everywhere looking out for those who’ve let their guard down. We don’t have Tom’s security detail, so…
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 10:32 PM

About 70 degrees here today, and I've been awake since about 2pm yesterday. Still have to go to my grandson's soccer match then I'm calling it a night.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 10:33 PM

Oh, and tomorrow I get to finish the goat lot. (I hope). Recruited the son in law to help me dig holes and hang fencing, but just now saw it's supposed to rain tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/26/24 11:35 PM

Well Todd, I guess you will just have to take the day off due to rain. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 01:52 AM

{crickets}
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 02:23 AM

It was to hot here today to post anything. 80 degrees!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 02:43 AM

Record setting 82 degrees today, but a cold front comes in overnight changing tomorrow's high to 40 degrees. frown We sure enjoyed it while it lasted, and it will begin a return in a few days. More time in the man cave I guess. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 02:44 AM

Just curious, did anyone go for that new knife Jerry released ? The "Trail Bacon".
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 03:20 AM

It was cold and windy here. A nasty combo. I went to see the Evel Kenival monument where he tried to jump the snake river.

I noticed there are zero knives or merch on the Scrap yard store. We are going to need proof of life for Dan.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 04:53 AM

No new knife for me. Too steep for my blood.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 12:44 PM

M/B, I see that you're right about the no knives at the store, but they still have a few shirts there. It certainly seems that the Yard is going the way of the DODO bird. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 02:49 PM

Iwas thinking the same thing last night Tom.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 03:22 PM

I couldn't get to the shirts. It kept sending me back to the empty knife page.

I fear we may be going the way of the swamp.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 05:47 PM

Well, we can try to make the best of it as we can. A few of us left contact information in a thread in case Jerry pulls the plug on the Yard. I have spoken with a couple of our fellow Dogs on the phone which was nice.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/28/24 11:40 PM

I picked up a UV-9G GMRS radio for the kiddo. She is living a couple of miles away now and having alternate comments is probably a good idea. I have a bunch of Other radios but I don't think she is going to get a tech license anytime soon.

Now to test them out and see if they actually work across the town. That and figure out how to text message from them.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 01:59 AM

I figured it out. Texting using a radio is insanely easy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 05:57 AM

Good evening Yard. We made it through the cold day today and tomorrow begins a gradual warmup, back to the low 70's for the weekend. I just came in with the dogs and while outside I noticed a thin skim of ice on their water bucket, though our thermometer was reading 34 degrees. Still not bad for the end of February. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 03:33 PM

It’s been some crazy weather for sure. It’s 37 right now with a high of 51.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 08:38 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Much nicer day today for walking down to the mailbox and retrieving my new SOG Super Bowie. smile Definitely a wicked looking knife, would be very good in an armed conflict against another knife. Of course a 12 gauge would win out. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 11:46 PM

Yes it would Tom, BUT, ALWAYS take a knife to a gun fight as well wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 02/29/24 11:54 PM

That is a nice looking blade Tom. Blade shape is a lot like your Tiger Shark isn’t it?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/01/24 03:39 AM

Yes it is, just shorter. I have a couple of TigerSharks, including the blued blade "Midnight" model. The line can still be had for about what the Yard used to be like. Of course, I have drawers full of Bussekin blades. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/24 04:46 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/02/24 09:31 PM

Good afternoon Yard. A gorgeous day to do outdoor chores or whatever. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 01:45 AM

Yup! Nice day. We went on a drive about. Like a walk about but driving. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 04:36 AM

Careful Randy, John Kerry might have his boys watching you. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 04:00 PM

They can watch all they want. But… wink And I still don’t like him. I mean he even looks like a Socialist/marxist. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 06:16 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 07:56 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard. A pretty but windy day out there, but I still plan on working on our garden area. We're making it smaller this year but will still use the 25 tubs behind our deck as well.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/03/24 10:46 PM

Afternoon Yard!

We got hit with a whole bunch of heavy wet snow. Snapped power poles all over the place. We lost power at 645am and thankfully only lost it for about 14 hours.

Part of my chicken coop collapsed but its fixable once I can dig it out of the snow.

Otherwise it was a nice relaxing day. We stayed warm and I wouldn't have needed supplemental heat if I wasn't running a brooder with some chicks that are about a week and a half old.

It did teach me a few lessons on things I need to tighten up.

I didn't need my gas generator. But I had also forgotten to drain the fuel when I last used it. So as soon as the snow clears I'm dumping the fuel and try to clean up the carb. I would be surprised if it wasn't gummed up.

I had a couple older battery banks and was able to keep my phone charged. My wife, not so much. She likes her tablet and phone when she's bored. To keep phones charged I need a bigger power bank. Not to mention FM radios and GMRS radios for extended events.

I was pretty pleased our gas fireplaces still fired up. Even though the blowers didn't work the two fireplaces kept the house at a comfortable temp.

I'm ordering a solar generator and a 100 watt suitcase solar panel to keep things charged up for longer term events. More at the wife's reasoning than mine. But it will give me a way to run a GMRS base station in the house.


I have been able to plow and keep ahead of the snow.

I wish we had a gas stove/oven. But a Coleman stove did the trick for cooking meals.

We may get a few more inches of snow. But I think we are past the worst of it.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 12:55 AM

M/B, glad you're all OK. I keep a few extra 12 volt deep cycle batteries and power inverters on hand for when the power goes out, and a Camp Chef oven / cooktop for emergencies even though we have a gas cooktop and electric oven. We are able to have lights, watch television, listen to our BayGen crank radio, and stay warm with our vent free propane heaters. I have some solar panels for extended periods of blackouts but have never needed to use them................yet. You might consider a couple of these ideas. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 02:53 AM

I've never seen the oven before. That's pretty cool. We use a Dutch oven for bread and , well a whole lot of other cool dutch oven stuff. But that kind of oven opens up a whole lot of options.

We have a bunch of lights that run off of batteries, power banks and solar chargeable lights (Waka). We also use rechargeable AA and AAA batteries that we can recharge with a range of folding solar panels from 6 watts up to 20. Its handy.

I have been wanting to build a 200 watt solar setup for our chicken run. I have an inverter already for that. I just need to pick up panels and a couple deep cycle batteries. I've never had great luck keeping deep cycle batteries longer than 3 years. That was partly why I got a solar generator. 5 year warranty and supposedly 4,000 full cycles . That's daily o to 100 for 10 years. Plus its the equivalent of 2 or 3 deep cycle batteries. Newer tech batteries. LiFePo4. Is what the battery type is. It looks good on paper and I have heard good things about the type.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 03:58 PM

Well, my debit card got hacked, AGAIN. Fraudulent charge declined and a new card issued. I STRONGLY urge everyone to have all their cards with a fraud alert put on them.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 04:43 PM

Good morning Yard. Really windy today and possible storm later, but we got some good work done on our garden area.

M/B, I think I got that oven at Sportsman's Guide; sounds like you have a good game plan.

Randy, sounds like good advice on the cards.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 05:07 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Well, my debit card got hacked, AGAIN. Fraudulent charge declined and a new card issued. I STRONGLY urge everyone to have all their cards with a fraud alert put on them.

Sorry to hear that, Randy. I had that happen to me once.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 07:33 PM

Sorry you got hit by fraud Randy.



Not a bad day here. One our church members finalized the adoption of their daughter today so a whole bunch of us went to the courthouse to support them and celebrate with them.

I fixed lunch, got dinner in the crock pot. Green Chile with pinto beans and chicken. I'm getting ready to go plow again before the snow hits again. It shouldn't be too bad if I can keep up on it.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/04/24 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Well, my debit card got hacked, AGAIN. Fraudulent charge declined and a new card issued. I STRONGLY urge everyone to have all their cards with a fraud alert put on them.

Sorry to hear that, Randy. I had that happen to me once.


Thanks Ray. This is the 3rd time in I guess 10 years or so. Plus I have it set up that any charge over 1 dollar sends a notification to my phone. It’s easier to keep track that way. We’ve now got it on both mine and Patty’s cards.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/24 04:28 AM

You have to maintain tight control of your wealth don't you Randy ? smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/24 05:16 AM

Howdy dogs !!!
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/24 12:44 PM

Morning Dogs!

I got up way too early for no good reason. I'm waiting on what seems like round 53 of snow to come in this morning.

In all the boredom with the heavy snow I did learn something that I didn't know. For an inexpensive piece of fire kit some of the metal manual pencil sharpeners are made from magnesium blocks. You can shave off magnesium (burns around 5,000 Deg) shave some wood off of twigs and if you can make a spark you have a fire. And a pointy stick. I found some and sure enough the are stamped magnesium right on the front. A German company KUM made the ones I found.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/24 12:49 PM

Good find MB, and good to know.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/05/24 01:09 PM

Good morning Yard, and good info M/B.
Posted By: rth548

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/24 05:00 AM

Howdy guys. Hope ya'll are doing well. We got the goat lot finished and goats are home, but they're so skittish we can't get near them. The guy that raised them said it just takes time.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/24 01:40 PM

Good morning Yard. I see that Jerry is releasing another new knife soon.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/24 06:05 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/06/24 07:02 PM

Howdy Dawgs. Hope everyone is enjoying their soup bone.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/24 01:08 AM

Good evening Yard. We spent a little more time working on our garden area removing chicken wire and pulling tee posts. I was sure glad to call it a day ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/24 04:00 PM

Well, rain and thunderstorms till Sunday. Freezing temps Friday and Saturday nights.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/07/24 11:46 PM

Early Spring in the Ozarks Randy. wink ........................................................... smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/24 03:52 AM

Haha yeah Tom, but there’s 2 mornings it’s gonna get below freezing here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/24 04:53 AM

I know ; we get the weather first, then send it on over to you East side kids. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/24 03:04 PM

It rained so hard here for a couple minutes a fish would have drowned.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/24 04:07 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/08/24 07:15 PM

Well Randy, since you were in the Chair Force I'm surprised you don't have flying fish. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/24 03:01 PM

Good morning Yard. Tomorrow that new knife of Jerry's goes up for sale ; nice but priced way over my head.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/24 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Well Randy, since you were in the Chair Force I'm surprised you don't have flying fish. smile smile


Hahaha, you funny man, you make me laugh. mad wink

Tried fly fishing once, almost hooked a BIG one (myself) blush
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/24 04:10 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/09/24 09:57 PM

Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard.

Randy, I guess you should stick with a cane pole. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/24 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good afternoon Ray and the rest of the Yard.

Randy, I guess you should stick with a cane pole. smile


A cane pole and a corn cob pipe. What more could a boy ask for (Hey, it worked for Huck Finn) grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/24 04:39 AM

Yes, but you would need a bigger raft. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/24 05:35 PM

Hey, watch it wonton. (See what I did there) grin wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/24 06:54 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/10/24 10:05 PM

Randy, I'm sure you understood that I meant you would catch bigger fish than Huck Finn would. smile smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/24 03:32 PM

Good morning Yard, and especially to my friend whose name in Chinese is TuFatMach. smile smile smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/24 06:32 PM

Afternoon Yard!

I figured I would pass on some information that might be helpful.

After our power outage I picked up a small power station from Goal Zero and a folding 100 watt solar panel. I picked up an aftermarket 8mm adapter so I didn't have to spend almost double the cash for a Goal zero panel.

I could not get the solar panel to work with the power station. My charge controller was saying the battery was less than 3 volts and went into a default mode. I used my multi meter to check and the panel was putting out 23.4 volts before it hit the charge controller. I then hooked it up to an ATV battery and it worked exactly like It should. No matter what I tried it wouldn't send power to the power pack.

I spent a whole lot of time looking at the internet for an answer and the consensus from lots of posts was the polarity was swapped. Not the case on this one. One post on an obscure forum mentioned both the solar panel and power station had charge controllers and they wouldn't work together so you have to bypass one of them.

The solar panel is really easy to bypass by disconnecting the mc4 connectors and putting the charging adapter directly to it. The power station controller is internal and I wasn't tearing into it.

It worked just fine. It's overcast today and I'm not in prime sunlight but the panel is easily charging the powerstation.

On the off chance you get a similar setup. Keep that in mind. It might save you hours of troubleshooting and trying to remember how to use a multimeter.

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/24 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good morning Yard, and especially to my friend whose name in Chinese is TuFatMach. smile smile smile



Boy, it’s a good thing my name doesn’t translate into Chinese. BUT if i5 did! I’m sure it would translate into One Awesome Dawg. grin
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/11/24 10:39 PM

I can’t get a break!

About a week ago my debit card got hacked, again. Got a new card and TODAY it was hacked, TWICE!

Went to the bank and got a new new card. Well I think I figured out what happened. The bank is having problems with the sign on portion of the website. It appears it is in the section that matches your password and authorization picture together. Well I remember a couple days ago I signed in to check our account status and it showed a different picture. I didn’t realize this until after I typed in my password and it failed to log on. I tried it a second time and was successful. I guess when I signed on with the wrong picture it was just like sending my debit card number and password to the open internet.

So, if your cards have something similar, PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SIGN ON INFORMATION. It could save you a lot of headaches, let alone money. Thankfully we have a fraud alert where it notifies us anytime a charge of $1.00 or more is put on the card.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/24 02:33 AM

The banks are not above making mistakes, that's for sure. We were getting monthly paper statements in the mail and noticed that you could read the account balance due to improper folding of the statements. We notified the bank and they said they would correct the problem. Next month's statement had the same problem, so I took the statement to the bank (local branch). They said they would get the problem corrected. Just to be sure, I called the bank's out of state headquarters and told them the history of the problem ; they got it corrected.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/24 03:18 AM

Sometime ya gotta boil the water to make the tea.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/24 06:04 PM

There you go again with your Chinese connection. smile


Good afternoon Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/24 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
There you go again with your Chinese connection. smile .


Ah man. cry wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/12/24 11:01 PM

That's OK WeedHopper. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/24 01:13 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like we dodged another storm, must be due to the fact that yesterday I mowed most of the yard. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/24 05:33 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/13/24 09:43 PM

We’ve got storms scheduled for here tomorrow and Friday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/14/24 03:45 AM

Looks like we're missing most of the roughest weather as it's farther north by Kansas City. As always, we keep a good eye on the weather. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/24 12:31 AM

YIKES! BIG. Tboomers and fairly strong winds. And we ain’t in Chicago!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/24 03:06 AM

Thank your lucky stars for that Randy. wink In Chicago the weather is the least of your worries.

We lucked out again with just a brief rain and a little thunder.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/24 03:32 PM

A house behind our church lost about a 50ft tree. We actually heard it cracking when we went over there.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/24 04:56 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/15/24 05:14 PM

Glad you guys escaped from the storms.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/24 02:53 AM

Thanks Ray. Several people in other states were not so fortunate. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/24 02:23 PM

Good morning fellow dogs. I hope your day goes well.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/24 05:56 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/16/24 08:40 PM

Good afternoon my fellow canines. We're having a cool but nice day today, and I'm headed down to my cave. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/24 02:32 PM

Happy Saint Patrick's day!

Get your fill of corned beef and cabbage today.

I cooked mine overnight with some red potatoes. The house smelled amazing when I woke up this morning. I'll throw some cabbage in before we head to church.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/24 03:00 PM

Mornin Dawgs! Unlike many (if not all) of you I have my own “St Patty” in this her day. wink grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/24 07:49 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/24 08:58 PM

Howdy folks. I hope everyone is having a good day today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/17/24 09:01 PM

Although we haven't heard from him in a long time, if Dan Melone checks the forum I just want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! smile
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/24 11:56 PM

HBD!
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/24 11:56 PM

Howdy yard. Thought I'd swing in and share a few
Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/18/24 11:57 PM

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Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 12:01 AM

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Posted By: Twoody88

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 12:02 AM

Weekend out with @bushman5
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 02:30 AM

Next time you see Bushy tell him the Shunk says howdy and again thanks for the coin! (It has my JYD# on it) grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 12:28 PM

Good morning Yard. Nice to see T-88 and Bushman getting out and enjoying the outdoors with a good knife. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 03:14 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 03:15 PM

Nice pics!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/19/24 06:54 PM

Hello Dawgs. Cool but nice day here and supposed to be better tomorrow.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/24 01:11 AM

Good evening folks. Enjoyed a nice day today, taking it easy and finishing a sheath. Yesterday we ran around Springfield, hit Bass Pro Shops, Sam's Club, and Costco where I took the General for their fine dinner; the $1.50 hot dog and Pepsi combo. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/24 07:07 PM

You Da Man Tom. A spare no expense gourmet meal for the love of your life. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/24 08:08 PM

Good afternoon Yard, and happy first full day of Spring. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/20/24 08:09 PM

Oh Randy, we will probably dine out the same way Friday as well. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/24 03:13 AM

You must think you’re Diamond Jim Brady! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/24 12:28 PM

Well, the love of my life deserves the best. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/24 12:30 PM

Good morning Scrap Yard. Definitely feeling like Spring around here, and the grass thinks so too. Looks like I will be mowing again this weekend.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/24 06:09 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/21/24 08:52 PM

Howdy Ray. I hope you're doing well today and enjoying the Spring weather. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/22/24 04:16 PM

G’mornin Dawgs. It’s 56 with rain showers. Now All we need is a bar of soap. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/24 02:48 AM

Well, we went to Springfield again and I took the General for another fine Costco lunch. I have to be careful and not spoil her ! smile After all, this not at home dining gets expensive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/24 09:20 PM

Hey Dogs. The yard doesn’t seem to have many customers today.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/23/24 10:08 PM

Well;, I just finished a short break and then it's back to mowing. SOME of us have chores to do. wink
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/24 12:09 AM

Evening Dogs!

Another fine day at work . The moose are moving down into the valleys. I had one running next to the truck. I learned they can easily jog 30mph.

Bunch of Elk and Mule deer are on the move as well.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/24 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by MonkeyBomb
Evening Dogs!

Another fine day at work . The moose are moving down into the valleys. I had one running next to the truck. I learned they can easily jog 30mph.

Bunch of Elk and Mule deer are on the move as well.


Some folks get all the luck. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/24 03:58 AM

^^^ And a chance at some great wild game as well. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/24 11:55 AM

Good morning Yard. Since I got the mowing done yesterday I think I will take it easy today. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/24/24 08:31 PM

I am so angry. I bought a Vortex Venom RDS from a friend in Indiana. I’ve dealt with him many times, and have even received items before I could mail him a check, so I trust him completely. Any who, it was mailed on the 18th and DEPARTED his home town the same day. It was scheduled for delivery on Wednesday. No package. So I figured Thursday, nothing. Same for Friday and Saturday! mad Now the USPS is saying delayed delivery, which could mean almost anything. I mean it’s not like he’s mailing me Napalm or something. Sheesh. Has the Postal Service gone Woke now and are slowing down mail to conservatives?

OK, rant off. Hope Y’all have a nice day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/24 12:57 PM

More often than not "delayed delivery" is due to bad weather, but years ago I had an order of metal L.E.D. flashlights held up during the height of the scare of terrorism. I guess they were afraid the metal tubes were part of a bomb or something. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/25/24 01:01 PM

Good morning Yard. I almost took it easy yesterday ; picked up 50 tee posts from the garden area and pried up some old wooden raised beds, then flattened the ground by driving over them. Then I unloaded the tee posts in the hay shed, returned to the house for a shower and chicken dinner. Life is good. smile
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 01:18 AM

Evening Yard!

The snow has finally melted. Despite getting some fresh snow this morning.

Since the ground is damp I'm digging holes for trees. If I wait until its time to plant and I can get them from the nursery the ground is going to be pretty hard. So I filled up 5 gallon buckets with the dirt and put the buckets in the holes to help keep them from filling back in.

I fired up the riding mower just to make sure it would start. I need to change the oil and swap out the blades for some sharper ones.

Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 03:29 AM

Patty says my mowing days are over. And yeah, it does wreck my back. Messes me up for all the rest of the day and the next. Guess we’ll just have to pay the 35 bucks a week.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 02:27 PM

^^^ I guess people with lots of money can afford to do that.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 02:32 PM

Good morning Yard. We actually received a tiny bit of snow ushered in by a cold front last night, but it will start warming soon. Back to the 70's soon with a couple of 79 degree days forecasted.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 05:19 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/26/24 05:25 PM

Careful, Tom. If you keep that up, your wife will expect a hotdog and fries every day and will stop cooking dinner.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/24 12:48 AM

No worry about that ; I don't buy her fries. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/24 04:42 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/27/24 06:44 PM

Hi Ray, I hope all is well in your part of the world. Too bad about that bridge collapse in Baltimore and loss of life ; I never have enjoyed having to cross a long bridge anywhere, and now I'm sure many more people will feel the same way. Really a tragic event. frown
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/24 01:47 AM

You’re right Tom. With all the garbage going on around the States and the world, then this tragic happening.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/24 03:52 AM

On top of that the President of Mexico is DEMANDING Bozo Biden bow to his demands or the flow of illegal aliens will continue to pour across the border. I really worry about our great nation. frown
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/24 07:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/28/24 08:02 PM

I have been across that bridge many times in the past. Sad to see what happened.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/24 01:11 AM

Let us hope that the upcoming election will begin a change to the entire situation. It is time for our country to become America again.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/24 05:52 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/24 08:21 PM

Hello Ray. Regarding that bridge, Bozo Biden said he took a train across it many times. smile smile smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/29/24 11:27 PM

Was it to visit his uncle who won a Purple Heart?
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/24 03:50 PM

Yeah, our nation is only a dim shadow compared to what it once was and should still be. We Once were the moral compass of the world. Now I’m not sure what we are.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/30/24 04:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/24 11:57 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard and Happy Easter.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/24 02:28 PM

G’mornin Tom and all the rest of the Dogs. I hope everyone will have a great Easter and remember the TRUE reason we celebrate it.

Be safe, “They” have vowed to make us pay. Be vigilant.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 03/31/24 04:48 PM

Good afternoon, Yard. I hope everyone has a joyous Easter.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/24 10:54 AM

Good morning Scrap Yard. We had a nice quiet Easter.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/24 10:55 AM

By the way, beware of April Fools jokes today. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/01/24 05:45 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 02:29 AM

Evening Yard.

We lost our internet on Thursday and finally got it back tonight. Apparently the whole tower was out.

Looks like decent weather this week so its outdoors chores for the next few days.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 06:03 AM

Severe weather hit our area today after we returned from Joplin for my physical. Doc was amazed at my good numbers from the tests, so I guess I will be around for a while. smile Anyway, we had a severe storm move through here, but not far away they spotted a tornado on the ground and LOTS of lightning and thunder with some hail as large as tennis balls. We lucked out and just received a ton of rain with more expected overnight.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 06:38 PM

Well we dodged a bullet. High wind and torrential rain for about 5 minutes then it was over.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 07:31 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 07:34 PM

Bad news for Skunky about your physical, Tom. You will be around to niggle him for a lot longer.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/02/24 11:44 PM

Ray, I reckon the old Jarhead is worth it. (Barely) grin wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/24 10:23 AM

Ray, I guess the difference in P/T between the Marines and the Chair Force really makes the difference. smile smile Anyway, I'm glad that you're around to help me keep the old Skunk in line. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/24 10:27 AM

Good morning Yard. We survived the storm OK, but elsewhere others were not so lucky. Along with very high winds and an F-1 tornado there was a lot of damage East of us, but fortunately no reports of deaths so far.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/03/24 01:58 PM

Seems like T season may be starting early.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 01:28 AM

April, May, and June are the prime months for tornadoes for us mid-westerners Randy. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 11:37 AM

Good morning Yard. Still straightening up in the man cave since it's so damp outside, but will probably be mowing again by Saturday. I hope everyone is doing well.
Posted By: MonkeyBomb

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 01:08 PM

Morning Yard!

The weather has been great here. I got lots of chores done around the property. Time to go to my part time gig to get some rest.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
April, May, and June are the prime months for tornadoes for us mid-westerners Randy. wink


Yeah but it’s EARLY April. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 03:43 PM

Ma Nature doesn't care. wink
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/04/24 05:25 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/24 03:30 PM

Yup, you’re correct Tom. We (humans) think we are so powerful then Mother Nature shows who’s REALLY the boss. We SHOULD be humbled, and we perhaps are for a short time but then in our arrogance forget.

Oh Mornin Dawgs. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/05/24 04:50 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/24 03:48 AM

Good evening Yard. Humbled by Ma Nature, I mowed the grass today. smile Tomorrow, the man cave. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/24 01:29 PM

Good morning Yard. Looks like today will be pretty nice, but showers move in later. I guess Ma Nature will cleanse the sky in order for folks to watch the eclipse. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/06/24 03:26 PM

Hopefully we’ll have a cloudless day Monday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/24 12:52 AM

Supposedly some high clouds but we should still be able to see it. Don't forget your eye protection. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/24 01:01 AM

Yup, got a couple pair of freebees with some stuff we bought. grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/24 05:03 PM

You wealthy folks get freebies while the rest of us poor people have to pay for ours ......................... such injustice. Oh well, at least you can't BUY your way into Heaven. smile
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/07/24 05:06 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Sunny but windy today, so a good time to be cleaning out the file cabinet in the cave.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/24 04:32 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/24 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
You wealthy folks get freebies while the rest of us poor people have to pay for ours ......................... such injustice. Oh well, at least you can't BUY your way into Heaven. smile

If anyone can buy his way into heaven, I’ll bet our Skunky can finagle a way do it. Probably figured out a way to take it with him too!
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/08/24 11:59 PM

Well guys, Heaven is probably the one place NO ONE can buy their way into. Contrary to what one TV Preacher said he didn’t know (after being asked 3 times) JESUS IS the only way to Heaven.

Besides, they don’t use money in Heaven. wink
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/24 04:01 AM

Good evening Yard. I hope those interested in the eclipse got to see it today as it will be another 21 years before another one happens.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/24 01:41 PM

Good morning Yard. I got our fishing charter reserved yesterday, and last night we spoke with my kids and grandkids in Colorado (they're on a ski trip) and told them about it. They were really excited about the fishing trip, which will be myself, son, and four grandkids. A couple of them are celebrating birthdays and one grandson is graduating, so this is Grandpa's present to all of them. The following week I hope to take my daughter and other granddaughter on another charter ; still haven't talked the General into it yet. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/24 02:35 PM

I’l go in the General’s place! grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/24 03:51 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/09/24 03:58 PM

I went outside to watch the eclipse yesterday. We had about 90% occlusion. It didn’t get very dark though. Went back inside and made pasta with my new machine and some homemade sauce, it was way better than the eclipse.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/24 01:35 AM

Ray, a good dinner lasts longer than the eclipse. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/24 03:54 PM

Yo Dawgs. Another cloudy rainy day.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/24 09:26 PM

Well Randy, at least we don't have to shovel the rain. wink
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/10/24 10:30 PM

Haha! True. Just for grins and giggles, saw a guy today that got his suppressor approval back from the AFT in 16 hours!
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/24 04:01 AM

WOW ... that's FAST ! I thought that most folks had to wait about six months or so. Good for him. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/24 03:08 PM

ATF has increased their response times dramatically if you do it one of the e-file ways.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/24 03:32 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/11/24 10:33 PM

Hello Ray and the rest of the Yard. Nice day today but quite windy.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/24 12:23 PM

Good morning Yard. Today looks pretty nice so I think I will get a jump start mowing, as more rain is due in a couple of days. Did everyone see the new "eclipse" finish Garth and Jerry came up with ? Nice, but expensive.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/12/24 03:13 PM

Windy here as well. 15mph and pretty much the same all day. And yeah that finish does look nice.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/24 03:52 AM

A trip to town delayed my mowing some, but I managed to get the majority of it done. Will finish tomorrow while it is warmer but windier.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/13/24 02:35 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/14/24 03:34 AM

Good evening Ray and Yard. I finished mowing today in spite of a broken mower deck belt. Fortunately I had a spare so the General helped me get it installed and back to mowing. I think I will sleep good tonight. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/24 03:31 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/15/24 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Private Klink
Good evening Ray and Yard. I finished mowing today in spite of a broken mower deck belt. Fortunately I had a spare so the General helped me get it installed and back to mowing. I think I will sleep good tonight. smile

Well, you’re not quite there yet, Tom, The proper way to do it was to help HER install the belt so that SHE could finish mowing.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/24 12:55 AM

I guess I'm just not quite the success as you Ray, but one step at a time. wink .....................................................:):)
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/24 11:06 AM

Good morning Yard. We might be in for a stormy one today so it's a good reason to spend more time in my man cave. smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/24 04:55 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/16/24 11:49 PM

It IS a good afternoon as we dodged another storm system; just windy and warm.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 01:31 AM

Hey Randy, do you remember using a campsite at Holloman Air Force Base?
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 12:29 PM

Ray, he can probably remember using a campsite at Valley Forge ! smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 01:51 PM

Never been to Holloman Ray. And Tom, Valley Forge WAS cold. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 01:55 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 02:00 PM

They discovered an old campsite at Holloman. Very interesting. They also found initials carved into a rock, An R and the second one was obscured.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/17/24 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ray Settanta
They discovered an old campsite at Holloman. Very interesting. They also found initials carved into a rock, An R and the second one was obscured.


The second letter was probably an S! wink grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/24 11:17 AM

Good morning Yard. We had a pretty good day yesterday ; took the General for her checkup, then late lunch, and quick stop at Walmart. We managed to dodge rough weather, but more is expected later today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/24 01:58 PM

We had our yearly “wellness” check yesterday as well. Today is
1. Beauty Shop Day (And NO, not me)
2. Gun shop day. grin
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/24 04:06 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/18/24 08:50 PM

Gee Randy, I wish I could hang out with you. I would even let you buy me a new gun. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/24 01:03 AM

Haha. Come on over Tom. I’ll address you to Jeff. He’s the Gun Store Owner that blew off his finger in the store. Seriously, I think you’d like him. He likes to mess with folks and have them mess back.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/19/24 10:25 PM

Think he would mind if I called him "Nine fingered Jeff" ? smile
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/24 01:59 PM

Good morning, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/20/24 11:25 PM

Good evening Yard. I just finished mowing ; I got rained out on Thursday and we had to go to town yesterday. Getting ready to take a shower, then a steak dinner for our anniversary. smile
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/24 03:36 AM

Oops! Happy anniversary General! grin
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/24 12:45 PM

Good morning Yard. We had a nice evening last night and I plan on taking it easy today. Looks like the Smatchet will be the next offering from Jerry for those interested.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/24 08:20 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/21/24 10:03 PM

Hello Ray. smile How's things in the NorthEast ?
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/24 05:44 PM

Good afternoon, Yard.
Posted By: Ray Settanta

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/22/24 05:51 PM

Hey Tom. Not feeling well the last few days. I had some trouble getting an injection for my hip and it is now postponed for at least 4 months. I can hardly move because of the pain. I hope you and the General had a nice Anniversary. I posted a message to you but I don’t see it there. Perhaps my finger missed the Post button.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/24 03:45 AM

I hope you can get some relief from your pain Ray. I’ll be prayin for ya Brother.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/24 04:13 AM

Ray, sorry to hear about the pain, and as Randy said I hope you can get some kind of relief for it. When I had severe pain with my knees the prescribed hydrocodone really helped.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/23/24 08:52 PM

Good afternoon Yard. Really quiet around here today.
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/24 12:48 AM

Yeah it’s a dreary Tuesday.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: The Daily Growl & Bark - 04/24/24 01:50 AM

We have one more day of good weather and then several days of rain, storms, and possible severe weather. I plan on mowing tomorrow to get ahead of all the rain, then plan on spending time in the cave. smile
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