RobertJames

I like CMMG lower parts kit myself. If you don't have money for a decent trigger right now, you can clean up the machined surfaces on the trigger and hammer where they contact each other. Just get some very fine emery cloth and slowly, methodically, and carefully polish the surfaces where the trigger catches the hammer. It will still be heavy compared to a quality trigger, but much of the grittiness can be removed. Proceed at your own risk though.

http://youtu.be/ooQRxlChvMw Interesting comparison of Subaru AWD verses several other popular crossover SUV's. It's a bit dry and it's a few years old now, but worth a watch.

I've got a 2015 Forester, before that I had an '08 Impreza and a '13 Forester. My only complaints with the '08 and '13 were poor fuel mileage, the antique four speed trans, and the '13 used a bit more oil than I was comfortable with. Not enough for the dealer to do anything about, but I figured it wasn't going to get better. It wasn't going to do the cats any good either. The dealer offered me a ridiculous amount of money on trade and I came home with the '15. The new car has a continuously variable trans and is a few hundred pounds lighter than the previous generation, so mileage is better and the clunking and banging of the four speed are a thing of the past. It's also much quieter and visibility is much better. I really like mine. And the other reason I drive a Subaru is, what's the last vehicle you would ever expect to have a trunk full of guns in?

Carell's .45 shop in Bangor, PA was recommended to me, as was Kustom Kraft in Blairstown. I have not dealt with either, but I have a list of work to do to my Springfield, and I've heard good things about these guys.

I was there at the bottom of the hill watching the hill climb. But I may have been more focused on Max's SO. Did you go this year?

I fixed my sister's LCD TV for $40. I carefully opened it up, cleaned out a few years worth of dust, and took a real close look at everything. I found what was obviously burned and distorted, and searched for one online. I think it was the power supply IIRC. I found one on Ebay, installed it a few days later, and it is still working, about a year later. If it hadn't worked, I was out a few bucks but this time the wild assed guess paid off. I'm not an electrician, btw, everything was plug and play in this instance. No soldering at all was involved.

The Japanese type 26 in the link by many accounts was not a very good pistol.

They do exist. However just about anything, maybe even a Nagant would be better.

Get good gear too. Jacket, pants, boots, helmet, gloves and rain gear. Road rash sucks.

I've got two liter bikes now, but started on a 450 twin. Next was a 620 KTM thumper, followed by a Kawasaki 750. Then came the Beemer and finally the Triumph.

You know someone here is going to say "My first gun was a .44..."

Listen to these guys.

I too placed a (back)order for .22's in December from Midway. They keep reminding me that my card is going to expire soon, but still no guesstimate as to when it will be in stock.

I ordered them from AR Stoner on Sept. 28th and I'm still waiting for them to arrive. They'll be going on my Forester.

Late to the party, but here's my $0.02. I was looking to upgrade from my 42" Toshiba LCD earlier this year. All the experts told me to get a Panasonic plasma, as they were consistently rated highest. I waited too long, and Panasonic got out of the plasma business. Samsung was the only other company offering what I wanted. So I bought the Samsung pn51f8500af. Simply awesome, I couldn't be happier with it. I think you'll be happy with yours too. Good luck with it.

It's about time we got one of them around here.

I recall when I had a D70s that there was a kit to modify the sensor to shoot IR. But I believe that when done, it was difficult to undo, if at all. I presume that the Phase One Achromatic is a digital back for a medium format? What do they work with, and how much are we talking about? I've got an F5 and all sorts of dark room equipment just sitting around and I feel bad for it all. I was hoping to just find some film and shoot a roll or two. Maybe I'll head over to Unique after work one day this week.

Howard, this is off-topic, but do you happen to know of a source for Kodak HIE film? It's been out of production since '07 I believe, so not sure if it's any good by now. I see that Ilford has some IR film, but not sure about it. I'll have to read up on it. Thanks in advance. Nice photo, as usual.

That's a great option, there are too many shelter dogs in need of a home. I was replying to why breeders want their animals spayed or neutered, that's all.

Priority #1 for a reputable breeder is to improve the breed. A reputable breeder will test the dam and sire for known issues with the breed such as displasyia, eye problems, neurological problems, temperament issues, and countless others. A lot of time and effort is put into the selection process to find a suitable breeding pair that "should" produce the desired traits in the breeding. Additionally, many breeds, such as the breed that I own (see my avatar) only show champions are bred. So additional time, effort, and considerable expense is put into taking the dogs all over the country to shows, paying show handlers, and entrance fees. So when a reputable breeder insists that a dog or bitch be spayed or neutered, it is because they don't want an accidental or careless breeding to be associated with the line of dogs that they have put their blood sweat and tears into.

I must agree with Mrs Irish Pete, hips are a big issue with GSD's, so look for sire and dam with good or excellent hips. If the breeder won't share that info, move on to the next. My sister had the sweetest Shepard for 15 years, I really miss that dog.

+1 for ATGATT.

Yes, I get that, but from a practical standpoint, it still looks like I wouldn't want to shoot it all day. Aw, hell, I probably would though, LOL.

That road begs for something like this. Looks like you had a great trip. I want to get back to California, but far from L.A..

Looks uncomfortable