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Well I have been thinking of getting out of here for years. Toward the end of January my wife finally said ok to the idea. The next Tuesday when she got home from work she found me talking with a realtor. Took about six weeks to do about two years worth of work to get the house ready to sell. Closing is June 15th, and the drive out of the socialist people's republic of New Jermany Starts Saturday. Heading west on I78 to I81 and on to Northern FL. Going to St Johns county which is a suburb of Jacksonville. Far enough north that you actually have seasons and of the 67 counties they have the number one schools. Not that we need schools, but it makes for a better area. We have rented a four bedroom three bath house with a fenced yard and pool - very few around that meet those requirements. We will then look around and figure out what we want for a permanent home. There are lots of new developments with nice houses, although not cheap, but you run into the HOA crap. We may end up buying some land and building ourselves to avoid the HOA and have more land than the zero lot sizes they are building these days. Got a 16' POD almost full already and in a couple of days the second 7' one is coming for the rest of the stuff. Can't wait to leave this shit hole state. Oh BTW what I am saving on property and income taxes fully pays the rent on the house down there.

Howard. I couldnt be more happy for you. Well miss you. Youve turned out to be a real competitor. When im down your way. 5 years and counting. Ill look you up. Be well. Congrats.

More or less the same up here but allot more snow, 10' annually on average in the valley. I'm a snowboader so thats a bonus! I pay 1900 a year for property tax on a 2 home private road within walking distance to a ski resort and great schools. I paid 12,000 in NJ! 3 brewerys in town 20 mins away and Mt.Washington is 1/2 hour from my house and I get to see it every day. White mountian state park is 3/4 miles from my house. To top it off it took me 2.5 days from submitting my resume to landing a job and had 4 other offers, thanks in part to @Mrs. Peel and her kickass resume that she wrote for me.

The while area is filled with wineries and microbreweries. A new one just opened in Front Royal across the parking lot from my office. I had lunch there today with my wife. Great food and beer. I have all sorts of wildlife on my property: bears, deer, turkey. I am a county resident so I don't pay any town taxes. My property taxes are 1200/yr for a decent amount of land on the Shenandoah river.

There are tons of 10-round pistol mags around from the 1994-2004 Clinton AWB years. 80% of the country doesn't want the things, even if they came with the gun when it was brand new. eBay and GB are probably good sources for cheap 10-round pistol mags.

The price of land is very dependent on county out where I am. I found a 32 acre property that has a boundary along the national forest for $79K. Getting ready to make an offer. This land has a stream and is wooded. It will be my hunting/shooting land and is 1hr from my house.

Thank you for the info. I really didn't want to spend $20k+ but I will spend $7k. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Thanks, yes familiar with the route as that is the way we went when our daughter lived in Charlotte. Don't know about stopping and eats as we will be driving separate cars with one Husky in one and two Huskies in the other. Will be an interesting journey.

Crap, I have a Kel Tec.

Good luck to all those moving wherever you end up!

People who smoke right outside the entrance to a building...

I think CA has shown what happens when you register. 2001: “we don’t want to take your mags, just register them”, 2015: “give us your mags”.

Stick figure family stickers...

Not having an NJGF shirt Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

First things first. We need a new forum area called: NJ and Less I am so pist about politics in general but even more pist that our Rhino Republican, lying conservatives have done squat. So, in lieu of some posts on other areas combined into the political threads are the talks of leaving this effing state. So please stay on topic, no politics, no arguing and follow my lead starting with this sentence. (Consider it helping each other with an exit strategy)... I have a guideline. I’m not just looking for any old state that isn’t NJ. Here are my criteria’s, not in any particular order. 1) Is it 2A friendly. Guns and Ammo put out a list every year depicting a rating system based on that years trends. Here is the link: http://www.gunsandammo.com/second-amendment/best-states-for-gun-owners-2017/ 2) Amenities. We have to move where there is high speed internet. We can move anywhere in the country but wife will work from home and her company requires it. 3) At least an acre of land. I don’t want neighbors any closer than an acre. I’m not moving just to have neighbors close enough to hear me fart. 4) No HOA. If I want to hang a flag or paint my house purple, I want the freedom to do so. 5) At least 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. I can eliminate a bedroom and just put high speed internet in the bathroom beings she lives in it anyway. [emoji6] 6) Look at the towns crime stats. There are 2 decent ones via google. Area Vibes and Neighborhood Scout. I’m not sure they are perfectly accurate but if stats of the town is a 1 or an F, you don’t want it. The weird thing is my town comes in at a 34 which is kind of low because we don’t have much going on around here regarding crime. It might take a hit in points because we are next to the Paterson crap hole. 7) Watch for flood zones. Bring up a Fema flood plan of the town you are looking into. 8) How old are you? I don’t want to know but its a point. If you are handicapped or just a broken bastard like me, you don’t want to be trying to take care of acres of land plus your home. Which brings me to age vs injuries vs style of home. My knees are shot. I’m not getting any younger, so I prefer a ranch style home over the colonial I’m currently in now. That’s pretty much it for me. I have started a spreadsheet of criteria. It contains most of the criteria above. Right now we are concentrating on Tennessee. Anywhere east of Nashville. You can buy a new home for $230k or less. I say east of Nashville because we want no part of Tornado Alley. If you are very serious in moving, you need to stay motivated. If you don’t, you’ll never leave. Keep a binder with all your data and interests. Use it to keep going forward. Add and update as necessary. Keep it handy like on the coffee table so it stares at you. BTW, use Zillow. Much better than Realtor.com or Trulia.They also have an app that is fantastic. Make sure you sign up for free account. Also, put your current home in, claim it and edit its info to correct any missing data. They will also email you trends of your homes worth. Good luck! Front of binder: Back of binder: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

People who don’t smile

WELCOME BACK ZEEK!

Mrs Z build. She’s very proud of herself . Im not sure I helped at all.

self imposed break over??? #revivezekeformod cuz @bighungrysaidso

I bought some 10rd Mecgar mags for my P95 a few months ago as they were on sale and stupidly cheap.

I don't know if you answered this already but are you retired or going to work? Reason i ask is a buddy of mine moved down to north Carolina for a job transfer. His wife took 6 months to find a job as they take care of their own first before out of towners. I imagine it's the same everywhere. Scout the employment situation also or start your own thing . Just my 2 cents

Pretty cool info on stripper clips and en blocs. Thank you for the link Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I do actually. I think both curbing 2a rights and state income tax are ridiculous. Democrats on mainstream media also piss me off, especially the late night comedy ones.

Modulars and double wides are worse than ever IMO. They usually use the cheapest materials possible. If you want one that uses quality materials it is cheaper to stick build. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm not warning them off. I'm not saying, "don't come here." I'm saying, "consider carefully, because you'll be in for a fight." A fight (that in FL's case) I think that's worth fighting, nonetheless. I don't want people coming here that aren't prepared to fight for it.

Will you promise never to vote to curb my 2a freedoms or for any candidate that would impose state income tax? In other words will you never vote democrat? If you agree to those terms then welcome to Florida. Ok here’s your chance to recruit 2a people so we can maintain our super majority and you’re warning them off. All 2a people as the official Florida recruiter, well self named official recruiter, please come to my state. Lastly since healthcare care is important the Mayo Clinic has established a major presence in Jacksonville. Moving after many years in the same home is no joke especially if you downsize, and traveling distance. In my case we owned the house for quite sometime before we moved so we knew the area well. Also the house was fully furnished decorated and functioning before we left our primary home in N.J. We donated nearly all of our furniture to a battered women’s charity sans a few small bits I decorated my place in NYC with. Still moving boxes full of holiday decorations, glassware, dishes, kitchen items, clothing and only a few large things (tools, green egg, etc) cost about 5k. Relocating nearly 300 firearms, reloading gear and accessories was no small feat either, cost me real money. On top of that I had to ship a car and my motorcycle for another 1900. In other words it’s more logistically complex than moving across town and it’s more difficult if you’re selling and buying in a tight window of time Spend some real time deciding what’s necessary to move vs what you’d buy over again. There are so many things to consider after many years in the same place including mailing address change, etc. it’s a big list and good luck to all I hope you find a happy place to enjoy your years.

If one has the skills that you can learn in High School shop class, no modifications are permanent.

Check gun broker and Arms list. There's usually one or two on there at any time. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

There is no grandfathering. There is no registration exemption. Any prior language that anybody read about registering dealt with the possibility that if a firearm existed that has a magazine attatxhed to it that held more than ten and the only way to make it 10 would make the firearm inoperable you could keep it if you registered it. Start thinking about ways you will make your mags be ten rounds and appear permanent. Great side gig for cash whomever perfects it.

Me too. Sub 2000 People that order 10 different deli meats 1/4lb at a time, sliced thin!

I am surprised they are so cheap since there is less than 5 months worth of them that are transferable. I honestly never heard of one, but I will keep it in mind as my third purchase when I leave this hell hole. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Okay, I'll bite 1. People who still think the 870 is better than a 500. 2. People who think 1911s are still viable defensive tools. 3. People who think AR15s are unreliable. 4. People who think 223/556 is underpowered 5. People who buy Kel-Tecs

Congratulations on your move. The socialist people's republic of New Jermany gave me a good laugh. I've talked to people from Jacksonville. It sounds like a much better place.

Excellent! You know the full route, right? i-78 W--> I-81 S --> I-77 S (just past Roanoke and through VA, NC and SC). I used to stop off in Richburg, SC. If you can, you might want to make a quick stop right as you cross the SC State Line from NC. There's a huge Cabela's right there on the State line. It's only 3 years old. Furthermore, I-77S (down to Columbia) ---> I-26 E --> back onto i-95 S). If you want a good place to stop for fuel and lunch in SC, after you get back onto I-95, stop off in Walterboro (Ex. 57 - SC highway 64 E). Proceed on SC 64 E, for a mile or so to Robertson Blvd. Left onto Robertson Blvd, and the follow Robertson Blvd across US 15/501. After you cross, look for "Dukes BBQ" on the left. The best BBQ around the area and it's served Buffet Style ~$12,00, all you can eat. Pulled Pork, Fried chicken, Ribs, and excellent southern sides. But be careful when you travel there. It's closed on Mon-Tues. but open Wed - Sun. If you go through on Sun, get there before 11am, because it will fill up quickly with the Sunday brunchers that are just coming out of Church. Also, they close early on Sun. (at 2pm). They're open until 9p on all the other days they're open. Also, if you have the choice of stopping for fuel in NC vs SC, pick SC. Cheaper fuel/taxes.

I am in the Northern Shenandoah Valley in VA. We have been here for two years and love it. The only reason I didn't move further is that I need to be able to get to DC occasionally (over 2 1/2 hr commute each way). The area I am in is rural and country. It is great here but if I didn't have to be this close to DC I would be living in TN. I like the eastern part of the state.

I'm ok with those. Im talking about flood lights. At my house in Flemington when the new neighbors (city folk) moved in they kept all their lights on pillars that lined driveway on all night long every night. A pilot could have mistaken it for a runway. After a few nights of that their lights started breaking very ofter............must have been neighborhood kids with bb guns...............hehe

People complaining about the lack of NJGF T-Shirts Yep - Left Lane Dicks need to move the F over. Movie Theater Talkers... c'mon I'm trying to watch

Run don't walk! Trust me you won't regret leaving Jersey. The only things I'll miss are the corn and pizza.

It’s a selfish move when you have a family.

I want to thank you for the last weeks efforts. It may not have made a change on these bills but I can assure you it will have some affect on future bills. The offices were slammed by us, non stop. Staff was ready to walk out in some offices! LOL. With regards to lawsuits, they have been in the draft stages for months. Fun Fact - You cannot sue a bill, you can only sue a law. ANJRPC/NRA had to wait until the FINAL language was written and signed before you can actually file a lawsuit. Expect to see them hit in the next few days. Let the the court battle begin.... PS - It was stated months ago on GunForHire Radio that the era of backroom deals are over for now. The Dems have the Assembly, Senate, and Executive branch, we are on our own. Only saving grace for future bills is that we can sway some people to massage the language at the committee level. Remember for the last eight years the Dems have been slapped by Christie and they are hot and we will surely pay the price for their frustration and anger. Anthony

May be a little off topic but I just read this on facebook..... So.....legal mags are being made illegal and illegal drugs are being made legal? WTF! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Human beings and 99% of the things they do.

Real maple syrup in general. The fake stuff is disgusting. I now get New Hampshire maple syrup instead of Vermont.

Everyone and everything should almost cover it.

I share many of the previously noted pet peeves. Here is a list of some of mine, with apologies in advance for some repeated from other folks, but by doing so will reiterate how grating they are to me and others: AVB-AMG 1. People who use the lazy verbal crutch phrase “you know….” continuously in a conversation. No, I “don’t know” and once I hear them say it, I immediately start to mentally count how many additional times they say that stupid phrase in their conversation, knowing that it will be repeated ad nauseam. Additional verbal crutches include the following words or phrases: Ummm and Like.... 2. Political Candidate Lawn Signs and Bumper Stickers They just are annoying, especially if they are still up and visible way after the election is over, regardless of whether your candidate won or not. 3. Distracted Drivers Whether they are texting or reading something on their phone or making a telephone call with a hand-held cell phone. These self-centered drivers think that they can successfully multitask but will learn the hard way that is not true and may hurt another innocent driver/passenger. 4. People who say: “I could care less….”. Ok, go ahead… The grammatically correct phrase is “I couldn’t care less”, since that is what you really mean. Think about it…. 5. People drinking a cocktail (alcohol) through the stirrer Yes, that plastic thing is intended to stir your cocktail, not to be used as a straw to suck up your drink… It is dreadful enough to see a female doing that but if I see a man doing it, I make a very negative assumption about him and think that he needs to grow up! 6. Inconsiderate rude people who do not acknowledge a courteous deed. If you open and hold open a door for someone, then that person, regardless of sex, should say thank you or at least nod in appreciation. People underestimate the importance of good manners being an important factor in civil society. 7. Drivers who do not use their turn signals. This is a driver who is incredibly lazy and their inaction to perform such a simple yet helpful act indicating their intended action prior to doing so, is just plain stupid and increases the chance for an accident. 8. Stick figure family figures decals on cars. Who the f__k cares how many members there are in your family....! Why do some people feel the need to advertise that with the very silly stick figure decals plastered on the rear window of their minivan or SUV? What is the point? Did you succumb to the silly impulsiveness of your children urging you to do it, just like their friends have? Harmless?.... Probably. Stupid?.... most definitely!

Vermont Pure Maple Syrup all the way. I prefer the "Grade A Amber & Rich" syrup. I always get some from Vermont from my parents. LMK if anyone wants any... GUIDE TO MAPLE SYRUP GRADES OLD: “Fancy” or “Vermont Fancy” NEW: Grade A | Golden Color and Delicate Taste This is the lightest of the new maple syrup grades and highly recommended for drizzling over waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. OLD: Grade A Medium Amber, Grade A Dark Amber NEW: “Grade A | Amber Color and Rich Flavor” This grade of maple syrup is a little more flavorful and works well when cooking and baking. OLD: Grade A Dark Amber, Grade B NEW: “Grade A | Dark Color and Robust Flavor” This grade of maple syrup is even stronger in flavor, and is best used for recipes that require a heavy maple flavor. OLD: Grade C NEW: “Grade A | Very Dark and Strong Flavor” This grade of maple syrup is very strong, and probably best used as a substitute for molasses and for making maple flavored candies. ALSO - WAFFLES HAS TAKEN THE LEAD!

My bet is he'll crack and be singing like a canary in under 30 seconds. Ummm....not that I know anything about that kind of thing...

Strange, the day he started this thread was the last day he posted here! You know how the girls stick together.....I'll bet Mrs.Peel banned Zeek at the request of Mrs. Zeke!

Sadly Mrs Peel, because that is part of the plan. Make compliance burdensome and complicated so its near impossible to stay within the letter of the law, ; and set stiff penalties for minor infractions, and the majority of sheeple will give-up and divest.

While I agree with those who say, if the authorities are in your house, you have bigger problems! A gun safe is obviously going to be one of their first targets. Therefore it's the LAST place I would choose to store anything illegal! You are not going to be using them in the PRNJ anyway so find a better place to hide them! A good quality Food Saver food vacuum system is great for most anything including ammo that you want to store long term. It keeps out air and moisture and allows for storage virtually anywhere! Oh and you might as well get some 30s when they are on sale and tuck those away as well. It's not like you can break the law worse! High capacity is high capacity. If your choice is to not comply, you might as well do it right!