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3 coats of linseed oil on the wood. Now we wait for the gunsmith to finish the barrel.

Thanks to all who participated in this thread and to some who PM'd me with suggestions, too. As expected, your comments were thought-provoking, insightful... and really quite helpful! I learned a lot and have revised my Prepping List... already placed an order for a few smaller items... am pricing others... and identified some I can wait to purchase down the road. Here's wishing for a healthy, happy 2022 with NO major emergencies! Frankly, it would be nice not to actually need any of this stuff... but I've learned that it does bring a certain peace of mind to: "noodle" on some of the likeliest scenarios, put basic plans in place, have the right tools, have a maintenance plan to be followed, and to know exactly where all those tools are located in the house... so there's no fumbling around in the cold and the dark, as I used to do, just to try to find a flashlight. What an idiot! . Honestly, I would NEVER have made this journey if not for these forums in general. It totally changed my mindset - shifting me from snarking about about "those weird preppers" to viewing "preparedness" as what it actually is: a sensible, pragmatic, and forward-thinking mindset. I'm making progress!

you mean the nra that's bargained our rights away at least since 1934? that nra?

Up for sale is my Remington 11-87 Premier (12ga), which has a 28" barrel and is in excellent condition. For those that may not know, the Premier is Remington's higher end model, which has a very nice blued finish, metal trigger assembly, etc. I took this as part of a trade a while back but I don't really need it so I've decided to sell this to someone who will get more use out of it. The sale includes the polymer stock set and a wood stock set (purchased off of Ebay / also in excellent condition), which I never got around to installing. * I just took another look at the wood set and it appears that the forend might be a bit lighter in color compared to the stock * The original owner put very few rounds through it and I shot it for the first time recently (150 rounds) and it was flawless. As I mentioned, it's in excellent condition... the only notable "blemish" is the chrome is slightly chipped on the top front edge of the bolt (see the pics). It also includes the original case, paperwork, and 3 chokes (I'll confirm but I believe they're full, modified, and improved cylinder). I just finished cleaning it so I took the opportunity to include pics of the "internals". I'll follow up shortly with some fully assembled pics as well. The price is $625 or best reasonable offer (buyer pays transfer fees). I'm located in Bergen County but willing to drive a bit to complete the sale/transfer. Please PM me with any questions or requests for additional pics.

When gun owners gave the GOP a veto proof majority in 1994 and the GOP knew it, they did nothing to undo one single Democratic violation of our rights. ZERO. Gun groups got nowhere except to be hand fed bullshit GOP promises. After the gay marriage case, NJ had the basis of a 2nd A challenge and nothing. The fact that retired cops as well as other political connected scumbags get rubber stamped CCW permits is a blatant 14th Amendment violation that NJ gun groups similarly refused to use to help NJ gun owners. NRA is worthless here, as is most leadership. When independent gun owners had to oppose an NRA backed GOP sponsored legislative proposal to give gun owners 60 days to turn in or sell all their firearms if they were convicted of any crime, and as little as bouncing a $200 check, it was obvious that we have been had for a very long time.

My lantern is similar to this. They're pretty safe. I believe they shut off if knocked over. They throw much more light than propane and burn for hours on a tank. You just can't put one within 2 feet of a flammable object as they put out heat also, a plus in the winter. https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Premium-Dual-Fuel-Camping-Lantern/dp/B0009PURIQ/ref=sr_1_24?crid=28KMDQC0WA20R&keywords=coleman+lantern&qid=1640737342&sprefix=coleman+lantern%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-24 As far as fumes from the kerosene heater if your house is drafty it's not sealed very well so open a window a crack and you should be fine. They do have a petroleum odor when you shut them off but it goes away quick. Mine has never set off the smoke or CO detector.

More versatile than a grill. I set mine up on my stove top when we have no power. https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Stove-Ppn-BRN-Triton/dp/B00VTJGWNU/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3M0YIV48P2IKV&keywords=camping+stoves+portable+propane&qid=1640736896&sprefix=camping+stoves%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-10

Just notified my barrel is ready! I’ll pick it up Friday. Woohoo!

Just cut the grass at the ranch. It was about 12” high in some places. About an acre…with a push mower. Wouldn’t have sucked if my former hired man had done his job. That’s why he’s my former hired man.

.223/5.56

1911.

Go aggies

There light at the end of the tunnel for me. My house is paid off and my daughter graduates high school this year. I'm hoping to end up in South Carolina.