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That was idyllic - those were the old days when families were not scattered like they are now. I cannot be a caregiver as I have other obligations. I'm an hour away from my folks and work every day, until I retire. I have my own home and wife that is working. My siblings live 100's or...

Ed - - thanks so much for the detail. Had no idea such a thing existed. I think of a .223 starting range at 60 yards....years ago .223 meant a 2-300 yard range, limited by a small 50 gr bullet impact. 1010 fps on a 16" barrel is similar to handgun velocities. Your gun might make a little...

Holy smokes - - didn't know such a thing existed for .223 - - like I said, been out of the game a long while. I'm sure the 5.56 rounds have changed over time for purposes other than whistle pigs. 77 gr. is a heavy slug for 5.56/.223. Muzzle velocity? In my day a .223 was 45-55 gr...

My friend is semi-retired from SCI. SCI acquired the funeral home he had worked at since the mid-'70's. He managed that facility as well as served as regional manager of the 8 or 10 (?) in the area. SCI is also BIG into cemeteries. Large company. I recall their headquarters in Texas...

That was my theory. The radiator has a wonky plastic drain too, but I chose not to go there either.... Too many opportunities for failures. Hose clamp, not so much. (y)

Right or wrong, I just drain from the lower radiator hose with radiator cap off.

👍👍 Wow Ed, do tell…..caliber? Been out of the sport a while. Love the modern optics and the tripod stand looks really great! I used a Harris Bipod 40 years ago. Really cool stock as well. Takes a thumb hole to a new level.

Was SO happy about putting deck on I decided to do it twice (pulled the connected PTO shaft apart aligning deck under tractor). Got to see a Part Deux….🤬 And after all that it’s raining….🤬 I did refill the gearbox.😉

Gotta get this puppy a little closer to the tractor. Tape with “No Oil” written on it will hopefully remind me to refill the gearbox before I fire it up….🤓

I have a long-time friend that has been a funeral director for nearly 50 years. I recall him saying that even in New Yorkistan regulations allow up to 4(?) burial plots on family property. That was NYS regs, and I can’t cite them. But did seem to be a common theme in different jurisdictions as...

I’ve yet to see one; not even a road kill. In my prime, I would often have 30+ bagged thus far. Typical first shot was mid-late-March, and hit ‘em hard until first cutting got too tall to see them. My record for an evening was 11.

Thankfully at this juncture I think I need to concentrate on immediate needs which are much less intensive than a SNF. I think near-term is support for meals on wheels, and other aspects of their office for aging can provide to them. Follow that with discussions with them about...

Thanks. My folks were in very good shape until a couple years ago. Both the in-laws have passed. They own a very nice house that is horrendous for their current status. They need help from folks for routine care, etc. They won’t seek any help. It’s a “farmer” thing….and I’m proof that genetics...

I know several OTT members have dealt with care of elder parents or other family. My folks are well into their 80’s and their health has declined greatly over last couple years. They live an hour from us. I responded to a call from my dad this afternoon; my mom took a fall last night. When I...

Yep- I recognized it as such also. (y)