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Reagan1k

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  1. Plenty of places to go that are not “all inclusive” if convenience is the driving factor vs. the fixed price aspect of all inclusive. Hell, New Orleans or Vegas meet that criteria and your walks form the hotel to plenty of bars or restaurants would be commiserate with an “all inclusive”. Multiple Vegas properties have enough options inside their doors that you’d never have to walk outside and would never duplicate a meal or bar for days. Some place along 30A or plenty of beach resorts on the south east coast would qualify as having numerous dining options a short stroll from your door. Unless you mean “lock my wallet in the safe once I arrived on site” type of all inclusive, that may not be the best descriptor of that which you seek.
  2. Thanks..... Low fence north of Fredericksburg on 16. He might get ground checked by a bow hunter this year if he messes up. Next year he’s a gun deer for sure based on my group’s system.
  3. Bad picture / old camera. Decent buck. We passed him last year.
  4. Look at you and your fancy garnish on that platter. All fancyfied with the butter on a plate and not just passing it around in the wrapper........Looks great!!!
  5. ^^^^exactly all of this. He’ll conscientiously object to your contract at some point.
  6. Oh- and situation or “problem” was solved with a zip tie. We went from someone stranded alone, 500 miles from home and inaccessible by wrecker service......with family members frantically prepping for a 2-day “rescue” to a non-issue in a matter of moments and a google search. My view (take it with a grain of salt) is that no one’s God either caused the event or created the fix. Mine simply gave me some peace and serenity to approach the situation calmly and pragmatically and pause before screaming fire!!! Another lesson that the promises come true if I work for them - and can practice what I know will work.
  7. Oh- and situation or “problem” was solved with a zip tie. We went from someone stranded alone, 500 miles from home and inaccessible by wrecker service......with family members frantically prepping for a 2-day “rescue” to a non-issue in a matter of moments and a google search. My view (take it with a grain of salt) is that no one’s God either caused the event or created the fix. Mine simply gave me some peace and serenity to approach the situation calmly and pragmatically and pause before screaming fire!!! Another lesson that the promises come true if I work for them - and can practice what I know will work.
  8. I’m literally living this right now. As in ....between when I posted that above and this reply. Something happened to a family member.... no one’s life is in danger but it’s a major hiccup and an inconvenience- will make for an interesting few days. 3rd family member is already calling me making plans of action for Monday and beyond - we don’t even know if those plans will be a) needed and b) warranted. I said we need to see if “x” solves it and if not then what happens when we “y” before we plan for “z”. i was told I’m being too cavalier. I explained that was not the case and we just need to see what plays out before we put wheels in motion for the worst case that may never come. I’m working to help fix the situation we have this very moment and will deal with other situations as they come up. Not catastrophizing future events is something I’ve been embracing only since I found this program in sobriety. i try to look at things as situations and not problems. Simply casting them into a different light via a shift in semantics works wonders for me.... most of the time!!!!
  9. Hence the fact that he keeps telling me black in on white pages. I need to go RE-RE-RE- read. Perfect example. Thanks.
  10. Yeah- the old adage is for me to only read the black print on the white pages and set aside what I think it says until I really read and absorb it. The Charlie Wilson clip / the parable of the farmer are that beam I strive to fly. Pain is what causes me to know it’s time to recalibrate course. Often times, my best prayer in the morning is simply “Ok God.... whatever.” And at night....simply “Oh well.”
  11. *****Porn Warning***** Rock Island Auction Get your bids in boys.
  12. It’s a bit of a red headed step child cartridge when it comes to self/home defense. Ballistics testing gives that theory merit when compared with the 9mm and others but that’s in comparison only. It’s not inherently a “bad” round. If it’s what one has and more importantly what one shoots well and with confidence, then it can be an effective round (especially with some of the more modern bullet designs). No one wants to be shot with it. It’ll ruin your day for sure. Nothing “wrong” with it but there are better options if all other things are equal. There've been plenty of dead husbands laying at the feet of angry wives who were armed with a .380.
  13. Congrats on the offer! So happy it worked out. The promises for me were hard to understand and even harder to experience (or realize I had experienced them). My sponsor made me go line by line and hammered home that they don’t deal with outcomes being good- but instead they deal with my actions and reactions to both good and bad outcomes or circumstances. The classic example is regarding financial insecurity. He hammered home it doesn’t say financial insecurity will leave (like our brains want to read it). It says that the fear of that will leave. So happy you have walked through this entire experience sober and with some serenity. God speed in the new adventure.
  14. Yeah- my definition of “most popular” is skewed by my being a caliber whore. SG has offerings that are popular to ME! They’ve got a ton of stock - chambering in WBY, Ackley, old Savage... Plus stuff like .307 Win, .257 Bob, 35 Whelen etc. Give it a look- especially if it’s just a box to run down the pipe.
  15. SG Ammo has plenty of good hunting rounds for the most popular centerfire rifles (for deer, elk, etc.). Great pricing if you are in a bind for hunting season.
  16. 1100 Light 20 Limited edition is my favorite shotgun to shoot. Love small 20 gauges - fit and sight line be damned. Shoot it enough and you learn a good position, even if the butt isn't on your shoulder.
  17. Glad you are here. Glad you could stop and stay stopped (without going batshit crazy). Whatever works to stay sober and sane......!
  18. May also want to try shutting off main incoming line. Open everything after restrictors and aerators are removed. Let the lines clear, then turn main feed back on to allow an inrush. Do this multiple times. Work in zones if necessary. The variance in pressures may clear the debris.
  19. The clog may be at one or more of your shutoff valves. Valves can become a pinch point for buildup. Remove all the shower heads and aerators. Then find all of your valves and manipulate them to see if that loosens the clog. If flow increases, let it run for some time to clear as much sediment as you can. That's a quick and dirty way to try an easy remedy.
  20. How much sediment are we talking about? Enough to restrict flow or just to discolor water and leave deposits in tub, laundry, etc.
  21. One thought on that matter is that sometimes (often) the...... "What? What do you need that for?" response is an emotional reaction due to the other party feeling threatened or trying to sort out what you think is wrong with them. It is a fear centered question / reaction. Rarely is someone oblivious to problems in a relationship. I am guilty as charged when it comes to that as I was approached about my spouse who wanted to go to a counselor during my drinking days. I reacted with panic- Why, what's wrong, why do you need to do that....on and on. I wore her out with questions. It actually caused her to drop the issue and not seek what she needed; further driving a wedge between us until I finally got sober. Your spouse is probably threatened or worried about what might come from counseling. Maybe rightfully so and maybe that fear is unfounded....but fear is fear and it causes reactions. My suggestion would be to go and invite them to attend if they want....but cheerfully go regardless of their attendance. Most people will, at some point or another, decide they need "representation" if there is a meeting about the family / marriage and will acquiesce. The one exception would be a narcissist who has been called out before, or has an inkling that they may be called out in general. They tend to avoid any outside party that might see things through a clear lens and not agree with their altered perception. Approach your spouse in a loving way, tell them you are going, you think counselling will strengthen the relationship, and tell them they are free to attend if they want. Either way you'll get some help....maybe as a couple or maybe as an individual........ but seeking help isn't wrong in this situation.
  22. I had an issue with a home remodel and needing more hot water. Looked at tankless - both gas and electric. It was not practical due to costs associated with upgrading service for either energy source. I had a plumber add a 2nd tank water heater and it solved the problem for a fraction of what the cost of either tankless solution would have been. Granted, I don't have "instant" hot water, but I've lived all my life with the burden of waiting 10 seconds and testing the flow with my hand, so I continue to persevere through that sacrifice. We never ran out of hot water with a dual tank system even with heavy usage at times. Now, one has to have the physical space to add the second tank, but it is an option if you have the room and a competent plumber.
  23. One of my fondest memories is of watching my grandmother clamp her old grinder to the kitchen table and crank out fresh pimento cheese for sandwiches.
  24. For sure - The next wave of carbines in 10mm will be exciting. Several mfgs are getting them tuned up right now for AR platforms (not as easy as the 9mm or .40 due to pressures)...some out already (CMMG Banshee) and some should hit at the next shot show. Ruger will sell a ton of the PC carbine in 10mm when they drop it. That cartridge performs so well in the longer barrel.
  25. Nice- cant go wrong there. Everybody is getting back in the 10mm game. One of the most unheralded and best values is the CZ75 clone .... EAA Tangfolio. Super accurate and versatile models. Highly recommend!! Witness Hunter model is my next 10 buy.
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