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RyM3rC

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  1. Many firewood places do this. Back when I was logging we did a full cord delivered for $140, and it was a cord, down to the piece. I made plenty of runs to people's houses because they "weren't sure it was a cord" but it was worth the referrals and word-of-mouth business. If they start getting sheisty, take a picture with a measuring tape to document the quantity before you start burning. Legally if they won't make it right, you're going to small-claims. There are plenty of fly-by-night wood sellers.

     

    You could always threaten to report him for transporting emerald ash-borer, haha.

  2. Might want to put up a sign for fill dirt, or check around craigslist or locally. You'll want as much dirt as you can get for a backstop, and plant grasses/ivy or some kind of vegetation on top of it to cut down on erosion. If you want to stay out of the mud, get some gravel put down at the back of the lanes as well. Just some ideas to get you started.

     

    I generally like to have a 25m pistol range, and at least 100m for rifle.

  3. If you plan on reselling it anytime the diesel VWs typically hold their value much much better. If you're going to keep it forever or drive regular miles, get the shitbox 2.5.

     

    The Jetta Sportwagen is supposedly not the shitbox US-spec crappy Jetta like the sedans are. Highly recommend against DSG for any modding though.

  4. I had no idea. I thought Mercury = Ford. Now I know.

     

    You're thinking of Mercury, not Mercury Marine.

     

    It does look unpleasant to load and unload. And I wouldn't want to be towing thing in a crosswind!

     

    Great, now you can spend $1.7 mill and get those lovely interior pieces. At least it doesn't have a cavalier steering wheel.

  5. Redline on the TDI is 7k, I find that odd for a diesel. Needsmoarboost!

     

    I think not! You sure it's a diesel? I think the redline on the diesel VWs is closer to 4500. It's been a few days since I've seen once though.

  6. I'd listen to these other guys and get a T56. It's good advice, don't waste money on a T5. As far as truck transmissions go, the NV3500 (came in the S10 and fullsize half ton) isn't any better than a T5. I think most of the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks had an NV4500 which was stronger, but I'm assuming that a T56 would be an easier swap.

     

    I wouldn't put a NV4500 in something to go fast. They are durable in my experience, and will last 200k+ miles behind a 454 with a monkey driving the shit out of them, but massive, heavy, and not as good as a t56 for you.

  7. The big companies seem to be the worst about this. When I was job searching i can't remember how many large corporations had year-old postings that had been filled long ago still up. Obviously they need more help if they can't manage their online presence.
  8. There used to be a place in Tremont Center in Arlington that did good shoe work. Old mom & pop shop, but they did an awesome job resoling some vietnam-era combat boots, and a few work boots for around $40. Haven't used them in 10 years, but any cobbler should be able to handle this.
  9. Cool thing too is Ford says they will give it a newer, nicer interior with updated electronics....though I hear MyFord touch is a PITA to operate.

     

    Yay a sporty car without a totally garbage econo-box interior :)

     

    Oh wait, the mustang just got $5k more expensive :(

  10. 1) IF you have time to acquire sights you REALLY need to think about whether or not you actually need to pull the trigger

     

    How many misses does it take to screw in a lightbulb? As they say, you can't miss fast enough.

     

    If you can point shoot something 20 feet away in the dark, good for you. If you aren't training with your pistol regularly enough like most people, good luck with that. Do this for me: Spend a few minutes shooting a 1911. Just a couple mags will do. Next pick up a glock, close your eyes and attempt to point it at an object 20 feet away. How'd that go?

     

    You really can't argue against a tac light or night sights on a defensive handgun. If it helps you get more hits and you can afford it, why not? If you're having so many problems with contact shooting, perhaps you should employ a taser, blade, or some other weapon. Pistols are underpowered anyway.

  11. You guys talking about spending $2k on a first AR (or even rifle) has me laughing. And yeah, LOL about a $2300 bushmaster. Sure, it could be a bushmaster stripped lower built up right, and sure the scope could be half or more of that price. I'd want all the specs before spending that much though.

    I'd highly recommend NOT buying a SCAR for a first rifle. You'd be better off spending half that on a quality AR (LMT, BCM, DD, etc.) and the rest on ammo and training... unless you want a safe-queen I suppose.

  12. i picked up a blackhawk tac light for my glock. Works great and am very happy with it.

     

    PS i never understood why anyone bothers with night sights on a home defense hand gun. Your going to be less than 20 feet away and have time to line up your sights? get a good tac light and call it a day.

     

    Try both and get back to me. Especially if you shoot a variety of platforms, things can point in wildly different directions and having sights you can see instantly sure is useful. For me, I can pick up a tritium front sight faster than I can get a light on, find the sights, and get them on target. If a light works best for you then great.

  13. Reading the article, it says ANONYMOUS info may be sold. It isn't like they're going to call the nearest trooper, and guide them to you for speeding. I'll agree onstar is screwing up here, but "Big Brother" can already watch you on traffic cams, satellites, undercover secret spies with webcams, and computer/phone usage. To think they even NEED onstar to follow you is even more silly.
  14. but my thought was that it may give the shooter better odds of hitting a target in a low light situation.

     

    Practice will help this problem. So will nightsights. So will a weaponlight. Don't get hung up on tactikewl accessory BS, especially for a defense gun. Go with something simple that works.

     

    Spend the money on training.

  15. PERSONALLY, I would not change a thing in your routine. You never know what could make you break out, get sick... whatever.

     

    KillJoy

     

    Read that bit of wisdom again right there.

     

    Changing your routine before an important event is asking for trouble. It's nice of you to want to do something special, but I wouldn't do anything new within a few days of the dinner/wedding.

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