Recent content by steve white

I am thankful to be alive and well, particularly when I think about all the things that could have killed/mangled me. When I was young, we were expected to do things that involved some risk--like climbing a rope up to the top of the gym bldg. without falling as part of physical education, or...

Finest thing: enjoying the company of a well-raised child.

How about a Mercedes dealership giving my son in laws car a 30K service and I believe deliberately breaking the plastic radiator, which had not leaked before. NOTHING was wrong with the car until he took it in. The former owner was an anesthesiologist who could afford to have it babied. A series...

One Day--you are one of the few that I ALWAYS learn from and trust on AH. Having said that I respectfully submit that you have made my argument in describing problems with angles, shooting a double with whatever iron sight picture that particular rifle requires--fine bead or coarse, 6 o'clock...

Fur makes expensive paint brushes, too.

Lowe's returns are a worse experience than going to the dept. of motor vehicles, lol. I just don't even want to talk about it, grrrrr. But on behalf of my brother, allow me to say their Lowe's-owned warranty service on the appliances they sell in store is THE WORST. My brother went over 6 months...

Comedian? when was she ever funny?

Putin no longer has the wherewithal to be emboldened.

I would like the parka if it is still available. I am busy thinking of things to pay forward with, believe me. I won't be able to post pics, though.

Franco of East Texas gave me two leather slings! Not part of this thread but I thought I should announce that I'm very appreciative.

Franco of East Texas GAVE me two leather slings! Nothing like generosity to cement fellowships like this one.

100%casualty rate is no way to treat unbelievably good soldiers...

It was on the news today.

I'm with you there! My question concerning the rifles he chooses is: If those rifles cock on opening, how is he able to manipulate them with the flip of two fingers? It's that lift where the stickiness is on a Mannlicher.

I think curved metal butt plates kick the worst--even with a 30-30