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My Vote Mattered
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RoyGBiv »
Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:26 pm
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We had a local bond issue on the ballot here yesterday. The exact topic isn't relevant to the point I'm about to make, so, I'll skip it to avoid any...
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So my last post here, just above, was made tongue-in-cheek. Then today I read the results of the recount...
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Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:00 pm
Rising gun sales add to ATF's workload
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by texanjoker » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:37 pm
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Glad to see Texans excersising their 2nd amendment rights to bear arms. There are quite a few FFL's in the Houston area. :thumbs2:
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My heart bleeds for the ATF (not).
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Last post by JSThane
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:07 pm
Safety Institute Suggests Booster Seats For Kids
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WildBill »
Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:25 pm
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... until they reach the age of 12 years old.
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All children younger than 8 years old, unless taller than 4’9”, are required to be in the
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Last post by trentwhite778
Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:56 pm
Target rich environments
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suthdj »
Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:30 am
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My wife is finally getting it she thinks going to a black friday event could be a bad idea due to it having so many people it would be a good place...
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I guess I got lucky she went to best buy found something to buy got to the check outline found out it was an hour wait..... so she left without...
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Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:03 pm
My Life as a Turkey
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WildBill »
Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:55 pm
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OK, No Jokes!
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Last post by bizarrenormality
Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:55 pm
Brits draw a map. almost always include Texas
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psijac »
Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:15 pm
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Can you name all 50 states UK edition
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Naw dude. That would be like Euros identifying Texas counties. :txflag:
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Last post by bizarrenormality
Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:46 pm
Happy Birthday Charles
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WildBill »
Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:13 pm
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Today is Charles Cotton's birthday!
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Last post by SewTexas
Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:59 am
Nov 22nd - a different view of this day in history
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by texanjoker » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:43 am
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On this day some years ago, Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit was shot and then executed by a man who he suspected to be involved in a shooting some...
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I hope in 2017 the information hidden for so many years is released as planned. Please make sure your candidate for president agrees to not block...
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Last post by philip964
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:58 am
Found the Perfect Handyman's Gift
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puma guy »
Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:25 pm
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Who would have thought - after a day of cabinet making ---
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Just some 80 Grit! :lol: The guy selling it said he bought it to kill two birds with one stone; finish a cabinet and massage his wife. The cabinet is...
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Last post by puma guy
Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:33 pm
Toxic Police Leadership
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tomtexan »
Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:52 pm
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Here is an interesting article that I ran across on Facebook that was posted by one of my high school classmates. She has worked for the TX DPS for...
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That was an interesting read with some valid points. :thumbs2:
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Last post by texanjoker
Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:20 pm
Be thankful for what we have
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by texanjoker » Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:00 pm
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As Thanksgiving approaches we need to remember to be thankful for what we have. This week has been cold. For the homeless that I see nightly it has...
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You did good. Unfortunately the individuals you are trying to help do tend to be alcoholics and drug users and alcohol may make them feel warm but is...
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Last post by rotor
Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:00 pm
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Last post by MeMelYup
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:03 am
November 22, 1963 - This Day In History
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by
WildBill »
Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:07 pm
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This date may not mean too much for the younger generations, but I remember November 22 more than most other dates on the calendar.
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Those of you that believe the Warren Commission, I respectfully suggest, there a lot of books on the subject, please read them. A lot of powerful...
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Last post by glbedd53
Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:53 pm
TCC active shooter?
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The Annoyed Man »
Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:07 am
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Does anyone know anything about an active shooter situation going on right now at the TCC Trinity campus? A young friend of mine just texted me the...
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Last post by suthdj
Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:49 pm
Man arrested, after using Legal $2 bills
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tomtexan »
Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:37 pm
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Police Called, Man arrested, cuffed after using Legal 2.00 Dollar bills
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Hard to have a lot of sympathy for a guy who not only chooses to live in Maryland, but even shops at Best Buy. Maybe he didn't quite have it coming,...
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Last post by VMI77
Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:35 am
Best Movie/TV Mustache
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The Annoyed Man »
Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:41 pm
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Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell, Tombstone )
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The former Harris County DA?
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:21 am
California Dreamin'
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by
Keith B »
Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:54 am
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Posted on Facebook by a friend. The reason the other 49 states refuse to take California seriously. :roll:
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I had to quit watching at slavery.
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:08 am
Men Arrested for $45 Million in ATM Thefts
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WildBill »
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:26 pm
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IDG News Service — Six more alleged participants were arrested Monday in a US$45 million global ATM fraud, including one man who was photographed...
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I'd gladly pay the taxes on $7 million in income.
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Last post by Jumping Frog
Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:58 am
Life in 1963
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:51 pm
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The Houston Chronicle has a fun article at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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I guess I'm a little unusual, but my musical tastes span alot of territory... eclectic I suppose. I like George Jones & George Strait...Beatles &...
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Last post by talltex
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:42 am
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:18 pm
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:01 pm
Movie Review - "Captain Phillips"
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WildBill »
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:40 pm
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Today I took off work for a vacation day. I decided to see a movie so I went to the local AMC and watched Captain Phillips . This movie, starring Tom...
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No, in fact, I've never heard of them. Thanks for the warning.
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Last post by Oldgringo
Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:13 am
Texas Risk Pool Extended
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sjfcontrol »
Sat Nov 23, 2013 1:13 am
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Nothing to do with firearms, so put me on vacation if you must.
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Wouldn't think so.
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sat Nov 23, 2013 2:15 pm
AUSTIN area - GT"s 20% off sale is this FRI/SAT
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by texanjoker » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:52 pm
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Yup. The 20% sale is tomorrow and Sat. I know I'm rolling by to enter for the drawings.
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I picked up a sweet deal on a Bushmaster MOE 308 AR. Like Joker said, 50 bucks off all in stock rifles. I didn't win anything, but it was very...
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Last post by eureka40
Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:51 pm
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TREKFAN »
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:39 am
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Business oownerinstalled cameras because cops, sometimesmultiple times a day are arresting people for tresspassibg ECEN IF THEY WORKED THERE!. Its...
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the link does not go to any article, just the section of the online paper
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Last post by GeekwithaGun
Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:11 pm
VA psyciatrist wont write letter
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hemitos »
Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:33 pm
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Was wondering if anyone has experiance in this situation?
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Not when you read the actual decision. The facts in that case was the Puerto Rican put their firearm out the window into a public alley.
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Last post by Jumping Frog
Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:05 pm
cant think of the name of this country song..
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glock27 »
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:40 pm
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its about opossum huntin
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Probably the same as wearing an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.
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Last post by WildBill
Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:43 pm
Local Sheriff Arrested
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Running Arrow Bill »
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:20 pm
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This was in OUR TEXAS area...
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It could be that the step daughter was not trained for the job and was hired because of her relation to the Sheriff rather than for her...
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Last post by WildBill
Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:30 pm
Mini-Van
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by
gguess66 »
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:33 pm
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We are in the market for a new vehicle, I am currently looking at a Toyota Sienna. I really want a truck but because of gas milage and how far I...
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I'm on my third Odyssey in a row (well, my wife is). Very comfortable on the road. Extremely reliable,and great resale value.
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Last post by oohrah
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:49 pm
Looking for fixed blade knife with full length tang blade
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Don1911 »
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:11 pm
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The fixed blade knife I'd like to find has a full length blade tang. Length about 4.5 to 5.3 . No more than 5.5 . The preferred blade material is...
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Not inexpensive, but a really good knife that will last you a lifetime.
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Last post by karder
Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:08 pm
Any backpackers here?
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by
bauer »
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:24 am
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Anybody partake in the relaxing activity of backpacking?
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The Appalachian Trail begins in Georgia and ends in Maine or somewhere up there.
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Last post by Oldgringo
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:58 pm
Long Term Health Care Insurance
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by
Abraham »
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:53 am
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Anyone here have it?
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Thanks all for your responses. Very much appreciated.
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Last post by Abraham
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:02 am
Near Porter TX - high speed runner buttshot after evading
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by
n5wd »
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:41 pm
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From the Houston Chronicle: Faulty taillights and a high-speed chase ended with a crash and the suspect shot in the buttocks late Sunday night in...
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Let that be a lesson. If you steal a travel trailer, make sure the taillights operate.
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Last post by Dragonfighter
Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:30 pm
Lord have mercy - son turned 13 today
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by texanjoker » Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:39 pm
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The good: My youngest turned 13 today...Happy birthday dude :thumbs2:
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Probably not here, but I have seen people try to make issues about kids safely shooting firearms. We started at 5 as well with the chipmunk 22.....
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Last post by texanjoker
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:45 am
New member
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by
Blake »
Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:35 pm
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Hey guys, new member here. I look forward to learning from y'all. This forum has provided me with much information as I asked Google many questions....
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welcome to the team
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Last post by ghostrider
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:07 pm
Man vs Beast
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jmra »
Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:47 pm
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Could have been bad
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Maybe he was waiting for to record the goring on video. :reddevil
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Last post by WildBill
Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:46 am
New "Invisible" Bike Helmet
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by
WildBill »
Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:18 pm
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An Invisible fashionable helmet for bicycle riders has been introduced by a company in Sweden.
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Nothing a good slap on the back of the head with a side view mirror won't cure.
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Last post by jmra
Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:30 am
Houston area
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by texanjoker » Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:00 am
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I don't know the Houston area, but always see chl shootings and robberies posted here. Is there anywhere safe to live out there or within a...
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I haven't eaten there in a LONG time. And I'm not likely to drive that far. ;) Used to be pretty good, though...
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Last post by brhalltx
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:43 pm
This day in history - November 9
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:29 am
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1938 - Nazi thugs looted and burned synagogues and Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria on Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass....
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In the software field (which I work in) we call that a bug.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:08 pm
Jackalope!
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by
Tass »
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:43 pm
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Need to acquire one for a Christmas present. Due to being hunted almost to extinction, finding one in the wild has been a dead end. Jackalope...
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That's only for bow season. I wish they'd extend it to the 31st so I could use my gun. :mrgreen:
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Last post by WildBill
Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:36 pm
Guns & Ammo editorial calling for gun control
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by
suthdj »
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:09 pm
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Guns & Ammo shocks readers with editorial calling for gun control
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I agree they are going after the weakest link by going for background checks, and that will likely lead to the next weakest link. But our best...
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Last post by mewalke
Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:10 pm
Google maps
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by texanjoker » Mon Nov 04, 2013 5:08 pm
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If you want, there is a way to report issues of your home with Google maps. I looked up my house and liked how my cars were also shown. Sure they...
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Maybe he can come play with mine... :-)
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Last post by cb1000rider
Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:15 pm
Open carry "contact" by hot headed LEO.
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Beiruty »
Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:33 pm
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I do not know what to judge this contact. Is it harassment? Is it like the prevailing attitude of our folks here that peaceful open carry of long...
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I agree with you there.. We certainly see lots of circumstances where there is a difference in allowed procedure (legally) and practiced procedure...
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Last post by cb1000rider
Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:00 pm
bunch of squad cars @ western center & 35w
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cheezit »
Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:52 pm
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looked like 6+ units responding in the parking lot area were the McDonalds and bank are. anyone have any idea's what happened?
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Ah yes. Memories of being contract IT at BNSF.
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Last post by Redneck_Buddha
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:28 am
5-11 covert Hoodie
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by texanjoker » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:30 pm
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I was at the candy store today, aka Gt's... 5-11 now has a covert hoodie. rlol
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5-11 gear is good but expensive. Had to laugh at them making a tactical hoodie.... I am wearing some 5-11 pants right now :thumbs2: . I only wear...
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Last post by texanjoker
Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:59 pm
150,000 die yearly because of lung cancer
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Beiruty »
Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:03 am
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150,000 die yearly because of lung cancer.
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I'm not a smoker.
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Last post by cb1000rider
Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:13 pm
RKBA-friendly Clothing Companies
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Crash »
Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:20 pm
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What RKBA-friendly U.S. clothing company (other than the tactical ones--which, by their style or logos, let people know that you're carrying...)...
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makes firehose pants and at least once they were a sponsor for .
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Last post by ELB
Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:34 pm
Boy, Did This Veteran Blow It!
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JALLEN »
Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:39 am
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Yesterday was Veteran's Day.
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I used to be a body double for him, did all his nude scenes. I've lost so much weight now, the calls have slowed way down, although he might not be...
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Last post by JALLEN
Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:17 pm
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Last post by xb12s
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:05 pm
That sure helped the economy!
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VoiceofReason »
Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:25 am
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Due to the “Government Shutdown” quite a few employees are, or will be, filing for bankruptcy.
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From each according to their ability. To each according to their greed.
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Last post by bayouhazard
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:12 pm
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