Gun Thread: Pre-TXMoMe X Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the Pre-Texas Mome Edition? I am back home and frantically preparing for the TXMoMe as I write this, so again, apologies for the abbreviated content.

Sunday Update: On the road, see some of all y'all soon!

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals

Last chance to practice your fundamentals before Texas! This week we look at grip and trigger mechanics, or is it grip and sight alignment?

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FUNdamentals of MoMe'n: TXMoMe X

10/12/25 - No updates this week

Changes to note from prior years:
We are implementing a change regarding the safety briefing and range access this year. The daily mandatory safety briefings are really mandatory now if you plan on shooting each day. Without exception. These will be conducted on the carport at 10am on Friday and 9am on Saturday. Due to the growth of the shooting programs, at the conclusion of the safety briefing you will be asked to sign a liability release form and only then be issued a color coded wrist band for the day. The wrist band is your ticket onto the ranges. No wrist band, no range access. If you visit the bar during the day, you remove the wrist band. Simple.

For those who miss the mandatory briefings in the morning, we will attempt to accommodate with a secondary briefing sometime after lunch for late arrivals to sign the release and be issued a wrist band for that day.

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2025 TXMoMe Schedule of Shooting Activities
Friday, 10/17

Rifle Program
8am - 10am: Rifle Clinic (carport)
10am - 11am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory! (carport)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
11am - 4pm: Live fire (rifle range - targets to 1,000 yds)

Handgun Program
10am - 11am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory! (carport)
11am - 2:30pm: Static live fire (pistol range)
11:00am - 12:00pm: Handgun FUNdamentals (tentative)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
1:00pm to 2:00 pm (carport) - Demonstration: Basics of Rifle & Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance - EdL
2:30 - 4pm: Briefing and Move & Shoot live fire (pistol range)

Saturday, 10/18

Rifle Program
9am - 10am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (rifle range)

Handgun Program
9am - 10am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (pistol range)

These times are approximate and programs may change as weather conditions and participation warrant. We anticipate a hard stop on both ranges at 1pm on Saturday to allow everyone to participate in the MoMe festivities.

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The time has come to begin the discussion of the upcoming TXMoMe in Corsicana, TX on October 17-18. This is the TENTH annual TXMoMe, or Conservative Burning Man as it's popularly known, and it promises to be a doozy. If you're in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere of the Planet of the Earth, contact Ben Had for details on attending. The dates and email links for all MoMes are always helpfully included on the blog's main page, left sidebar.

What started years ago as a small get-together and informal plinking session lasting a couple of hours has matured into a full scale jamboree-hootenanny including a program of shooting activities for both handguns and rifles over two days. I have to thank Ben Had, Cow Horse Queen and RancherBob for making this whole thing happen and providing the opportunity for the shooting to comprise such a significant portion of the event.

But wait! There's more! Combine that with world class food and drink, and the even world classier company of your fellow Morons, and you have a weekend that legends are made of. For those not inclined to shoot (?), there are non-stop opportunities to relax in the shade of the carport or under a handy nearby tree with a beverage and visit with your online pals to your hearts content, which is really what the whole damn thing is about in the first place..

Allow me to be serious for a minute. I have said this probably two hundred and fifty-seven times now. These gatherings are a really good time, and I know of no one who expresses regret after having attended one. Actually it goes beyond that. It's not just a weekend of laughs, it's an opportunity to connect with lots of like-minded people and create lasting friendships and priceless memories. No kidding. Think that's hyperbole? It snot. Would your ol' pal Weasel lie to you? Well, yes he would, but not about this. TXMoMe veterans will attest to the funness and completely laid-back nature of the event. Don't be a dork, do yourself a favor and get yo' ass to Texas!

TXMoMe veterans: please jump into the comments to encourage the scairdy-cats to join in the fun! What was your first MoMe like? What were you expecting? Were you surprised? Did you have a great time?

I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling!

Are all y'all getting excited? Weasel are!!

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Gun Cleaning and Lubrication

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357 Sig vs 9mm vs 357 Mag

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How to Dial Your Phone

For those needing a refresher.

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Our pal NASA

Gemini, Apollo and Skylab!

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Highway patrol

This week's episode: Amnesia - A real nail-biter!

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Monster That Challenged The World

Not just any monster, but The Monster That Challenged The World!

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
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Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
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That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

Comments

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1 Yay! Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:00 PM (Wnv9h)

2 bang!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:01 PM (Jm6kM)

3 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2025 07:01 PM (+qU29)

4 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 07:02 PM (BCwQW)

5 Evening Hordemates!
*wipes.cookie.crumbs from chin*

Posted by: Diogenes at October 12, 2025 07:02 PM (2WIwB)

6 Last GT before the Mo Meeee!

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:03 PM (tez/p)

7 Safe travels, Weasel, and all the traveling Morons. See y'all soon.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:03 PM (Wnv9h)

8 TxMoMe X

X

Big time X

Somebody should have asked Elon to sponsor the shindig.

Posted by: tankdemon at October 12, 2025 07:04 PM (JY2GJ)

9 No range report.

But I have been eyeing a couple of acquisitions at the beginning of next year.
The NYPD finally got around to renewing my rifle/shotgun permit (still waiting on handgun license), so I am thinking of buying a new rifle setup. It will hopefully be revealed at the mini MoMe in NH. Of course I will send pictures and a write-up the Weasel.

I am also looking at getting a cheap gun safe as NYC is pushing for that now a days.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:05 PM (Jm6kM)

10 Still trying to decide what shooting irons to bring.

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:05 PM (tez/p)

11 tankdemon, the Horde provides. You have never met a more generous, gracious group of people in this life time.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:06 PM (QGLzn)

12 Safe travels, Weasel, and all the traveling Morons. See y'all soon.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:03 PM (Wnv9h)
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Soon amigo!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:06 PM (as+uv)

13 Scoobs, any chance you can break away?

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:07 PM (tez/p)

14 I bought ammo and I have been to the range.

That's new and different for me.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:07 PM (VmDLh)

15 No range time except to confirm zero for the shooting irons. The RMBS Mom is ready for the pistol range.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:07 PM (Wnv9h)

16 Soon amigo!
Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:06 PM

*fistbump*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:08 PM (Wnv9h)

17 Greetings to my fellow Morons and 'Ettes, and thank you to Senor Weasel for his efforts in making this thread the last shot on our weekends (swidt?).

Posted by: Cowboyneal - the Other Jewish Carpenter at October 12, 2025 07:09 PM (/jWPx)

18 I really cannot wait to see y’all! Woohoo!

Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2025 07:09 PM (Wmg4n)

19 Ben Had, last year at this time I was moping, knowing that I couldn’t attend.
This year, not so much!

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:09 PM (tez/p)

20 Last GT before the Mo Meeee!
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:03 PM

"Well, the last one we'll read, but you know Weasel has one 90+% done for posting next Sunday, so that one is technically the last GT before the MoMe."

-- Wesley Crusher

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (0sNs1)

21 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special on-the-road-again greeting to our mobile host Weasel! Looking forward to seeing y'all Thursday evening!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (v23vE)

22 See you in TX, RMBS!

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (BCwQW)

23 Somebody should have asked Elon to sponsor the shindig.

Posted by: tankdemon at October 12, 2025 07:04 PM (JY2GJ)

Speaking of Elon, SpaceX has a Starship (the big one, that often explodes) launch scheduled for tomorrow.

"Liftoff of the 11th fully integrated Starship from SpaceX's Starbase facility at Boca Chica Beach, in Texas, is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CDT / 7:15 p.m. EDT / 2315 UTC on Monday, Oct. 13."

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (CSQvy)

24 13 Scoobs, any chance you can break away?

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:07 PM

Absolutely no chance. I am covering for 2 people, one is on a mandatory 2 week vacation and the other on medical leave.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (Jm6kM)

25 RI Red, I am gonna hug you so hard .

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (QGLzn)

26 See you in TX, RMBS!
Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM

*fistbump*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:11 PM (Wnv9h)

27 Looking forward to see you all soon.
Had no trouble packing the orange case but suitcase has been another story. Changeable Texas weather has me packing way more than I could ever possibly wear.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:14 PM (t/2Uw)

28 Dang, I am moved to tears. Thank you all so much for making this weekend a part of your life and the high point of mine.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:14 PM (QGLzn)

29 Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:14 PM

{{{Ben Had}}}

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 07:15 PM (Wnv9h)

30 You clowns made Ben Had cry!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:15 PM (as+uv)

31 Dang, I am moved to tears. Thank you all so much for making this weekend a part of your life and the high point of mine.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:14 PM (QGLzn)
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It's the high point for many of us as well!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 12, 2025 07:15 PM (IBQGV)

32 1954 vid about the cutover to Dial Tone was a fun watch. No range time here. A crossbow found its way into my possession today, however. Thanks for the gub thread, Weasel.

Posted by: scampydog at October 12, 2025 07:15 PM (lKSTc)

33 30 You clowns made Ben Had cry!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:15 PM

For that you will all be made to clean up every single piece of brass from both ranges or no food!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:17 PM (Jm6kM)

34 "Well, the last one we'll read, but you know Weasel has one 90+% done for posting next Sunday, so that one is technically the last GT before the MoMe."

-- Wesley Crusher
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (0sNs1)

LOL. Shut up, Wesley.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:18 PM (nSIj0)

35 Note - Polliwog and I had to get our hotel room in Mexia, Texas due to some hotels being booked in Corsicana. Just an FYI. Mexia is only about 15 min out.

Posted by: Inspector Cussword at October 12, 2025 07:18 PM (lFFaq)

36 Long time lurker who is definitely planning to attend the MoMe. I'll be bringing some guns and doing some shooting but hoping to mingle and meet.

Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 07:20 PM (dBS6O)

37 Howdy from rainy Babylon DC!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 12, 2025 07:20 PM (sAmhv)

38 Safe travels to all. I'll lift a glass for Jim SND and others from here Friday evening.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (3nLb4)

39 I doubt I will have a Hawaiian short for Thursday.

The ones I ordered might never appear. (But probably will be delivered the day after I get there.)

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (nSIj0)

40 If I'm not mistaken we have a bunch of first-timers attending this year. Can't wait to say howdy to all of you!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (IKyq4)

41 Daggit, Welcome. I look forward to meeting you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (QGLzn)

42 Forgot to mention this last week, but all processing of NFA paperwork (Form 1s, Form 4s, etc.) has ceased until the shutdown ends (or until ATF budget for FY 26 gets passed by Congress and signed by the President). So if you have an NFA item in limbo, it will stay there until the ATF is open for business again.

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (BCwQW)

43 Do you all realize that this absolutely unique event? Most people never get to do this IRL.
[[[Ben Had}}} {{{CHQ and RB}}} and you too {{{Weasel}}}.
Thank you. ❤️🤠💃

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:24 PM (t/2Uw)

44 Evening, Weasel, and all the Gun Thread folks!

Got the car cleaned out, and all the water from the leaky roof wet-vacced off the floor. Sounds like beer time! I am going to head over to the Lochile brewery in East Mesa.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2025 07:25 PM (8zz6B)

45 Where is everybody staying? I know there was a shortage of hotel rooms in Corsicana.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:25 PM (t/2Uw)

46 There should have been 1 room at the Holiday Inn open as I only just cancelled my reservation on Wednesday. :-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:27 PM (Jm6kM)

47 Oddbob, the pistol range will be officially designated in Jim's honor. Memorial plaque provided by Weasel.

There is so much about this weekend that has to be experienced because it can't be explained.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:27 PM (QGLzn)

48 RI Red, I am gonna hug you so hard .
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:10 PM (QGLzn)

Please don’t break anything. Yours or mine!

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:27 PM (tez/p)

49 I'm at the Motel 6 in Mexia.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:28 PM (nSIj0)

50 Dang, I am moved to tears. Thank you all so much for making this weekend a part of your life and the high point of mine.
Posted by: Ben Had

High point indeed! Always start looking forward to the next one as soon as the big weekend ends.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 12, 2025 07:30 PM (lA1d2)

51 Off to the pub!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2025 07:30 PM (8zz6B)

52 I'm at the Hampton and because a lot of people stayed there before, thought it would be a good choice but apparently only the 3rd and 4th floors were available.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:31 PM (t/2Uw)

53 45 Where is everybody staying? I know there was a shortage of hotel rooms in Corsicana.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:25 PM

I'm at the Holiday Inn Express in Corsicana. I set it up months ago and was dismayed when the usual place was closed for renovations.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:31 PM (VmDLh)

54 GWB, looking forward to getting to shoot with you again.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM (t/2Uw)

55 I’m somewhere in Mexia. I wonder if I’ll need my passport.

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM (tez/p)

56 She Hobbit, love ya, darlin

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM (QGLzn)

57 Chversmythe, I think the Holiday Inn Express is close to the Hampton?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (t/2Uw)

58 "357 Sig vs 9mm vs 357 Mag"

What? No 38 Super?

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (CSQvy)

59 I spent today driving and making a mental list of all the things I meant to pack and left in Virginia.

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (xTinh)

60 Well, it is a short night for me.
I actually have to go into the office tomorrow. :-(

Everyone have a fun time at the MoMe.
Be safe!!
Will tip a glass to you all Saturday evening as you are chowing down.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (Jm6kM)

61 The freaking car races decided to do every weekend in Oct and the motels jacked room rate for those available. Mexia was the next best choice.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:35 PM (QGLzn)

62 Scubs, you will be missed.❤️

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:36 PM (t/2Uw)

63 57 Chversmythe, I think the Holiday Inn Express is close to the Hampton?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM

I believe it is next door. Let's check the map...yep. That's what the map says.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:36 PM (VmDLh)

64 Remember adultery is a sin.

You can't have your Kate and your Edith too.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 07:37 PM (0sNs1)

65 Sharon, and right next to the Waffle House.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:37 PM (QGLzn)

66 That's terrific Cyber. If I remember correctly there is a Waffle House there too.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:38 PM (t/2Uw)

67 Any tips about going through or around DFW for someone heading south on I-35?

Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (144I4)

68 Everyone have a fun time at the MoMe.
Be safe!!
Will tip a glass to you all Saturday evening as you are chowing down.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM

We'll miss you.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (VmDLh)

69 I’m somewhere in Mexia. I wonder if I’ll need my passport.
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM

Probably not, if you don't go to Paris or Palestine.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (0sNs1)

70 Ben Had, 😂 great minds etc....

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (t/2Uw)

71 I'm at Kings Inn in Mexia...everything else was sold out. Bringing shower shoes

Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (dBS6O)

72 Well, it is a short night for me.
I actually have to go into the office tomorrow. :-(

Posted by: Scuba_Dude

Aw, that sucks. My folks all are starting back full time in office tomorrow (had been 3 days a week since the 'rona times). Those of us that have had the managerial lobotomy have been back fully in office for a few years now. As a result, my sympathy level for them is... low.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 12, 2025 07:40 PM (lA1d2)

73 Ratboy and I are also in Mexia / Comfort Inn. Can't wait!

Posted by: Steck at October 12, 2025 07:41 PM (LlRQB)

74 Piper, is this your first trip,to Texas? I see you on X a lot and so look forward to meeting you.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:41 PM (t/2Uw)

75 Any tips about going through or around DFW for someone heading south on I-35?
Posted by: haffhowershower

We took the turnpike around DFW last year (can't recall which it is, but will be looking). It wasn't faster, per se, but a million times less stressful.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 12, 2025 07:42 PM (lA1d2)

76 {{{Steck}}}
Soon...

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:43 PM (t/2Uw)

77 There is a FM route to Mexia from the ranch . Ask me for details

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:43 PM (QGLzn)

78 Any tips about going through or around DFW for someone heading south on I-35?
Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (144I4)

If you're not familiar with the roads, I don't recommend trying to navigate the freeways at night. I missed my off ramp and took nearly an hour to turn around, figure out where I was, and backtrack to I-45.

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 07:44 PM (BCwQW)

79 Evening all

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 07:44 PM (3sX9I)

80 {{{Sharon}}}} need to hit you up for surgery tips too ;-)

Posted by: Steck at October 12, 2025 07:44 PM (LlRQB)

81 GWB, looking forward to getting to shoot with you again.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM (t/2Uw)

I'm very happy about getting to see you all again. Plus all the new people I haven't met yet.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:44 PM (nSIj0)

82 Where is everybody staying? I know there was a shortage of hotel rooms in Corsicana.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:25 PM (t/2Uw)

American Inn in Corsicana. Weren't too many hotels with vacancies when I booked it.

Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 07:45 PM (144I4)

83 41 Daggit, Welcome. I look forward to meeting you.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (QGLzn)

Thanks. I look forward to being overwhelmed.

Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 07:45 PM (dBS6O)

84 Will tip a glass to you all Saturday evening as you are chowing down.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (Jm6kM)

Wait, WHAT?! There's food, too?!?!

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:46 PM (nSIj0)

85 At least the Hampton said the only construction going on now is the pool and fitness and all outside. Was a little worried when I found this out.Apparently Hotels.com didn't think it important.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:46 PM (t/2Uw)

86 haffhowershower, thank you. You are a very talented guy.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:46 PM (QGLzn)

87 Thanks. I look forward to being overwhelmed.
Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 07:45 PM (dBS6O)
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You're going to have such a great time!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:46 PM (50AHF)

88 I’m somewhere in Mexia. I wonder if I’ll need my passport.
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 07:32 PM

Probably not, if you don't go to Paris or Palestine.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

*snort

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 07:47 PM (3sX9I)

89 74 Piper, is this your first trip,to Texas? I see you on X a lot and so look forward to meeting you.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:41 PM (t/2Uw)

No! I was there last year. 😃

Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2025 07:48 PM (Wmg4n)

90 Any tips about going through or around DFW for someone heading south on I-35?
Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (144I4)

I'd say "Take the loop," but I don't even know what that's like, anymore. I hardly recognized my high school town 30 years ago.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:48 PM (nSIj0)

91 The MoMe runs from the Morning Report to the ONT. You won't see much of that motel room.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:49 PM (QGLzn)

92 Any tips about going through or around DFW for someone heading south on I-35?
Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 07:39 PM (144I4)
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Drive really fast and weave in and out of traffic?

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 07:49 PM (50AHF)

93 6Everyone have a fun time at the MoMe.
Be safe!!
Will tip a glass to you all Saturday evening as you are chowing down.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM

Awww, this makes me sad!

Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2025 07:49 PM (Wmg4n)

94 Steck will be happy to share. I have had a pretty good outcome.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:50 PM (t/2Uw)

95 Piper, don't know how I missed you but I was limping around and spent a lot of time sitting and didn't hang around much at night. And now I know who you are via your puppy posts and clothing comments and I need some exercise advice.😉

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07:53 PM (t/2Uw)

96 I'd say "Take the loop," but I don't even know what that's like, anymore. I hardly recognized my high school town 30 years ago.
Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:48 PM (nSIj0)

Having said that, I will probably (flying in to Love Field) just take 360 right down the middle and revel in the completion of the parts that were under construction the entire time I lived there.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:54 PM (nSIj0)

97 A huge Thank You to DBCooper for the cigar donation. Berserker is gonna want one!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:54 PM (QGLzn)

98 95 Piper, don't know how I missed you but I was limping around and spent a lot of time sitting and didn't hang around much at night. And now I know who you are via your puppy posts and clothing comments and I need some exercise advice.😉
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 07

When you see me, you will remember, I know I met a ton of people that I will probably have to meet again! Lol

Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2025 07:55 PM (Wmg4n)

99 I'm wondering if anybody will be at the ranch later on wednesday night. I'll probably be pulling in around 9 or 10. I would like to pass off the taylor ham and get into a refrigerator just in case I can't get ice at the hotel, and another reason is to drop off the rifles and ammo. I don't want to leave them in the car at the hotel, and I really don't want to bring them in. I know it's texas, but some dude with an italian last name in a car with jersey plates carrying a rifle case probably isn't a good look. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 07:57 PM (snZF9)

100 GWB, 35 to 45 out of Love Field. Just stay far left at the Houston exit and you are home free.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:57 PM (QGLzn)

101 I want to thank Weasel, too, for the Highway Patrol episodes. It is such an antidote to our cynicism. Even when they do things like throw their bullets.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:58 PM (nSIj0)

102 really looking forward to TX!

See you soon!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 12, 2025 07:58 PM (PHqOe)

103 I keep thinking I will make a Tx Mo Me

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2025 07:59 PM (gbOdA)

104 I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling!
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You should listen to him. He's pre-med!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 12, 2025 07:59 PM (WvZaB)

105 Berserker, come on out. We will be there.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:59 PM (QGLzn)

106 When you see me, you will remember, I know I met a ton of people that I will probably have to meet again! Lol

Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2025 07:55 PM (Wmg4n)

I do that every year, because I always miss people and find out after it's all over that they were there.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:00 PM (snZF9)

107 I watched a YT that asked which weapon from the old west was the deadliest. Their answer was the Sharps buffalo rifle. The logic was the Sharps killed the buffalo, without the buffalo, the ~~Indians Native Americans Indigenous People~~ First People's starved.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Going For the Brass Ring! at October 12, 2025 08:00 PM (L/fGl)

108 I know it's texas, but some dude with an italian last name in a car with jersey plates carrying a rifle case probably isn't a good look. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 07:57 PM (snZF9)

Not quite as much as if you were carrying violin cases....

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 08:00 PM (nSIj0)

109 rhennigan, it's not too late.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:00 PM (QGLzn)

110 97 A huge Thank You to DBCooper for the cigar donation. Berserker is gonna want one!
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:54 PM (QGLzn)
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And also to our pal Rhomboid who donated a nice box of cigars, too!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:01 PM (50AHF)

111 You should listen to him. He's pre-med!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 12, 2025 07:59 PM

In fairness, a man needs something to occupy himself with post-retirement.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:03 PM (0sNs1)

112 Weasel, heart memory. Steck and nogooddeed enjoying a cigar and bourbon.

You all have provided so many memories.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:04 PM (QGLzn)

113 Should I bring a package of Swisher Sweet's for the cigar crowd?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:04 PM (0sNs1)

114 Should I bring a package of Swisher Sweet's for the cigar crowd?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

You do you, man.

Posted by: She Hobbit at October 12, 2025 08:05 PM (lA1d2)

115 Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 12, 2025 08:05 PM (nbLIj)

116 Joe Kidd, Bib and Tucker waiting for you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:06 PM (QGLzn)

117 Name tags are essential. A lot of us are 29 or approaching 29. Also growing shorter so easily missed in a crowd. Lol

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:06 PM (t/2Uw)

118 Should I bring a package of Swisher Sweet's for the cigar crowd?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:04 PM (0sNs1)

Sadly I won't be there, but if you do, and for the sake of others, sit downwind.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 12, 2025 08:07 PM (2WIwB)

119 I think I want a painted AR, one with the classic M16 A2 fixed carry handle and iron sights. BTW that sight design is a masterpiece, no? But this is art and display more than gun. Caterpillar yellow upper, lower, and handguard. Exposed part of mag yellow also. All else unpainted. CAR-15 stock. See it with its CAT decals at JaredAF's YouTube channel. Am I crazy? Got a Smith M&P AR already, scoped.

Posted by: M. Gaga at October 12, 2025 08:08 PM (TJQqd)

120 Diogenes, I will catch up with you after this weekend.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:08 PM (QGLzn)

121 I know it's texas, but some dude with an italian last name in a car with jersey plates carrying a rifle case probably isn't a good look. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 07:57 PM

Just don't look in the trunk...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 12, 2025 08:09 PM (nbLIj)

122 Diogenes, I will catch up with you after this weekend.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:08 PM (QGLzn)

Cool!

Posted by: Diogenes at October 12, 2025 08:10 PM (2WIwB)

123 Swisher Sweet's are not cigars

Posted by: commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 12, 2025 08:10 PM (y/bNT)

124 ""I also want to reiterate the TXMoMe is not a gun thing with some socializing attached, but rather is a social thing with some shooting attached. If you aren't a shooter, I guarantee you will not feel out of place and will have a great time. No fooling!""

Its a place larger than the surface of the moon, you don't even see the shooting. If you don't want to shoot there will probably be 60 people hanging under this epic constructed large breeze way that aren't shooting and doing what they do here, only in person WITH food and drinks. I hate calling it a car port. In my old line of work it would be called a breezeway. A roof between 2 buildings, but this place is more like an epic covered patio. Its really not something you want to miss. I drive from so far east that I almost have to start in a submarine, so if you're within a few states away don't be lazy bastards and make the trip. Its an epic time.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:11 PM (snZF9)

125 Posted by: Steck at October 12, 2025 07:41 PM (LlRQB)

My late husband had a good friend whose last name was Steck. Every time I see your nic I'm reminded of him.

Posted by: Tuna at October 12, 2025 08:13 PM (lJ0H4)

126 Well, I see that Mexia has a Walmart super store. Can I assume that it has beau coupe ammo?

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 08:14 PM (tez/p)

127 Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:04 PM (QGLzn)
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What Berserker said. I defy anyone not to have a great time!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:14 PM (3aNof)

128 Ben Had, you do know how to sweet talk a guy...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 12, 2025 08:15 PM (nbLIj)

129 What Berserker said!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:15 PM (QGLzn)

130 Berserker's right.it also provides shelter in bad weather so it doesn't matter if we get a few sprinkles.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:15 PM (t/2Uw)

131 I spent today driving and making a mental list of all the things I meant to pack and left in Virginia.
Posted by: Weasel
***********
Ditto....sigh, and we are in Missouri, so no going back. Oh well...went to dinner and ordered a drink and was told they do not served alcohol on Sundays...that was not on my bingo card....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at October 12, 2025 08:16 PM (VNhu7)

132 11 tankdemon, the Horde provides. You have never met a more generous, gracious group of people in this life time.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 07:06 PM (QGLzn)

I've noticed. The weekly prayer list is still my favorite thing about this community.

And they're really forgiving if you are a bit tardy once in a while.

Posted by: tankdemon at October 12, 2025 08:16 PM (JY2GJ)

133 Carport? Breezeway?

You mean the cigar lounge?

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:16 PM (3aNof)

134 It doesn't appear that there is a waffle house in Mexia. I may starve.

Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 08:17 PM (dBS6O)

135 Thanks for the Gun thread Weasel! Hi Ben Had. Glad the package found you! Hope you all have a great time!

Posted by: DBCooper at October 12, 2025 08:17 PM (78qeP)

136 Berserker's right.it also provides shelter in bad weather so it doesn't matter if we get a few sprinkles.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:15 PM (t/2Uw)

And, there is the grounds in general. I see people sitting out on the grounds under trees with chairs, or sitting in the sun. You aren't boxed into this one little area, and its not a a little area to start with. The place is beautiful.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:19 PM (snZF9)

137 I think I want a painted AR, one with the classic M16 A2 fixed carry handle and iron sights. BTW that sight design is a masterpiece, no? But this is art and display more than gun. Caterpillar yellow upper, lower, and handguard. Exposed part of mag yellow also. All else unpainted. CAR-15 stock. See it with its CAT decals at JaredAF's YouTube channel. Am I crazy? Got a Smith M&P AR already, scoped.

The GI M4 "waffle stock" is a lot cheaper than the CAR-15 Vietnam era stock. I bought a GI "waffle stock for only $20. A surplus period CAR-15 stock will go for at least at couple hundred bucks. If you've got the $$, AIM Surplus has police trade in AR-15A3s for $799.95. You'll have to provide the carry handle and CAR-15 stock.

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 08:20 PM (BCwQW)

138 Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at October 12, 2025 08:16 PM (VNhu7)
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I really should start writing things down!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:20 PM (3aNof)

139 Carport? Breezeway?

You mean the cigar lounge?

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:16 PM (3aNof)

Yup, it does have booze, so yeah...cigar lounge. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:20 PM (snZF9)

140 For TxMoMe attendees who interact with Berserker, be advised he only learned about Prometheus last night on the movie thread, and is very eager to learn more.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:21 PM (0sNs1)

141 Daggit, I am pretty good at organizing stuff so maybe I can get some people meet up at the Waffle House in Corsicana. That way you won't starve.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:22 PM (t/2Uw)

142 So it looks like I packed 113 t-shirts and one pair of socks.

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:22 PM (3aNof)

143 For TxMoMe attendees who interact with Berserker, be advised he only learned about Prometheus last night on the movie thread, and is very eager to learn more.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:21 PM (0sNs1)

I saw the movie when it came out. I saw all I needed to. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:22 PM (snZF9)

144 I drive from so far east that I almost have to start in a submarine, so if you're within a few states away don't be lazy bastards and make the trip. Its an epic time.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:11 PM

You get to meet people whose blog names you see all the time, and then you meet people whose names you don't recognize, but then you start seeing them all the time because you met them face to face, like this Berserker fellow, gentleman that he is.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:22 PM (VmDLh)

145 Y'all have fun this evening.

Wish all of y'all safe travels to the Mo Meet and hope you have fun.

Posted by: whig at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (WDjG6)

146 Good evening Horde. {waves short arms in a friendly manner}

Thanks Weasel!

Gun related trivia: I recently learned that H&B made M1 carbine gunstocks from 1942-1945. They made about 1800 a day and a total of around 1.5 million.

H&B is Hillerich & Bradsby - better known as the manufacturer of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat.

Posted by: TRex - dino greetings at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (VNhu7)

147 Well, I see that Mexia has a Walmart super store. Can I assume that it has beau coupe ammo?

Assuming you want very common stuff like 9mm FMJ, probably. But you might do better to detour to a Bass Pro/Cabela's on the way in.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (3nLb4)

148 Should I bring a package of Swisher Sweet's for the cigar crowd?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:04 PM (0sNs1)

Only if they are out of White Owls.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (mIUWe)

149 141 Daggit, I am pretty good at organizing stuff so maybe I can get some people meet up at the Waffle House in Corsicana. That way you won't starve.

That's clearly where I'm going to be in the morning, so if we can make it group outing, all the better.

Posted by: Daggit at October 12, 2025 08:25 PM (dBS6O)

150 So it looks like I packed 113 t-shirts and one pair of socks.
Posted by: Weasel
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Both prime numbers. *shifty eyes*

Posted by: scampydog at October 12, 2025 08:25 PM (lKSTc)

151 I've got cards for a a free waffle or hashbrowns at Waffle House!

Happened because the server dropped my bacon's plate on the floor. Most of the bacon happened to land on my plate, though, so I could eat it even though she brought me another order of bacon.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:25 PM (VmDLh)

152 DBCooper, your generosity is next to none.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:26 PM (QGLzn)

153 And I've got food on my mind because I'm on clear liquids until midnight and nothing until after my colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:27 PM (VmDLh)

154 I'm not much of a liquor drinker but will bring some. What do yall want?

Last time I brought some beer made in Atlanta. I won't do that again but probably no one would like my cheap Icehouse beer either so am looking for suggestions except for Bud, Miller, Coors, or PBR. And Corona. Also Schlitz.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:28 PM (vFG9F)

155 fd, Shiner

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:29 PM (QGLzn)

156 Good evening to everyone in the GunHorde
Sat in a deer stand Saturday morning and watched a nice fat 6 point follow a nice plump doe across the soybean field in front of me. My Hawken (cap lock) misfired twice before they strolled out of range. Cap #3 did the trick for a ballistic unload.

Have a great week everyone and thank you Weasel.

Posted by: Coelacanth at October 12, 2025 08:29 PM (oYVkg)

157 Posted by: Coelacanth at October 12, 2025 08:29 PM (oYVkg)
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My pleasure!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:30 PM (3aNof)

158 Well, I see that Mexia has a Walmart super store. Can I assume that it has beau coupe ammo?
Posted by: RI Red

What are you needing?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:30 PM (3sX9I)

159 fd, of course , if you want to appease me Guinness will work.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:30 PM (QGLzn)

160 " fd, Shiner
Posted by: Ben Had"

THAT I can do!

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:30 PM (vFG9F)

161 First time I ever had shiner was at a texas guitar show. It seemed to be everywhere.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:31 PM (snZF9)

162 Gun related trivia: I recently learned that H&B made M1 carbine gunstocks from 1942-1945. They made about 1800 a day and a total of around 1.5 million.

H&B is Hillerich & Bradsby - better known as the manufacturer of the Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
Posted by: TRex - dino greetings at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (VNhu7)

The non-gun manufacturers of M1 carbines are an interesting bunch. National Postal Meter, Quality Hardware Co., Rock-Ola, IBM, Underwood - none of them made firearms before WWII or after.

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 08:31 PM (BCwQW)

163 PBR is fine drinking. Imma bring a nice Polish lager that I recently discovered. Reminds me of Becks before it was ruined by InBev (spot)...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 12, 2025 08:31 PM (nbLIj)

164 Good evening to everyone in the GunHorde
Sat in a deer stand Saturday morning and watched a nice fat 6 point follow a nice plump doe across the soybean field in front of me. My Hawken (cap lock) misfired twice before they strolled out of range. Cap #3 did the trick for a ballistic unload.

Have a great week everyone and thank you Weasel.
Posted by: Coelacanth
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Bummer on misfire (I've been there too). Awesome you're getting some hunting time AND seeing deer.

Posted by: scampydog at October 12, 2025 08:31 PM (lKSTc)

165 Whig, wish you were there!

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 08:32 PM (BCwQW)

166 But you might do better to detour to a Bass Pro/Cabela's on the way in.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 12, 2025 08:23 PM (3nLb4)

OB, thanks, that’s what I have done in the past. I have a feeling that 9 mm, 45 ACP, 5.56 and 7.62 will be in demand.
Of course, I’ll bring 357sig, which no one makes anymore.

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 08:33 PM (tez/p)

167 On my way.
Gonna spend the week road trippin'

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 12, 2025 08:33 PM (ZdGdU)

168 And I've got food on my mind because I'm on clear liquids until midnight and nothing until after my colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck.
Posted by: Cybersmythe
Good luck, and prayers that both are uneventful procedures with excellent results.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at October 12, 2025 08:33 PM (VNhu7)

169 And I've got food on my mind because I'm on clear liquids until midnight and nothing until after my colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:27 PM (VmDLh)
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Try to get them to do the endoscopy part first.

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:34 PM (3aNof)

170 Oh I have not had Guinness in years. Extra Stout, I assume?

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:35 PM (vFG9F)

171
Should I bring a package of Swisher Sweet's for the cigar crowd?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Only if they are out of White Owls.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

Man to man, smoke a Roi-Tan.

https://youtu.be/8x3_xdoP9do

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 12, 2025 08:35 PM (63Dwl)

172 guns!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 12, 2025 08:35 PM (xcxpd)

173 sra blaster and I are on the road. This is torque and recoil week for us. A little handgun shooting at an outdoor range on Friday. Then driving the speed limit plus or minus on all kinds of back country roads in NC, TN, and GA.

Tomorrow we plan to motor West

Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:35 PM (SF2kQ)

174 fd, of course. Drink it and cook with it.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:36 PM (QGLzn)

175 Sat in a deer stand Saturday morning and watched a nice fat 6 point follow a nice plump doe across the soybean field in front of me. My Hawken (cap lock) misfired twice before they strolled out of range. Cap #3 did the trick for a ballistic unload.

Have a great week everyone and thank you Weasel.
Posted by: Coelacanth at October 12, 2025 08:29 PM

I lost one once when the small vent screw on a T/C Hawken went missing unnoticed.

A flintlock provides a better story. ;-)

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:36 PM (0sNs1)

176 Weasel, I have to have a list. I'm adding to it right now. I even have two lists.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:38 PM (vFG9F)

177 So the fun of being 55 has caught up with my shooting. I've developed a bad case of Glock knuckle where arthritis in my middle right finger is just telling me every time how much it hates certain grip and trigger guards.

Ouch. I am having trouble with my G20, 21 and 30. Which is a damn shame.

I did test out and verified that my XD9 and CZ P-07 and PSA Microdagger do not have this issue. So I do have carry options and all three are more than accurate.

Still. Sucks yo.

I was pleased to see how accurate the XD9 and the P-07 were even with iron sights.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 12, 2025 08:38 PM (xcxpd)

178 Inventory:

Howa 1500 .308
GForce 357 Lever Tactical
Kimber CDS9
Sig P365
Sig P365XL
Heritage Rough Rider 22LR (Ace of Spades gun)

I think that's it.

Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:38 PM (SF2kQ)

179 Try to get them to do the endoscopy part first.
Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:34 PM

Important tip. I'm taking notes!

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:39 PM (VmDLh)

180 Shiner Bock.

IYKYK.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:39 PM (0sNs1)

181 Happened because the server dropped my bacon's plate on the floor. Most of the bacon happened to land on my plate, though, so I could eat it even though she brought me another order of bacon.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 08:25 PM (VmDLh)

Quick buy a lottery ticket!

Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:41 PM (SF2kQ)

182 Also have food for all the inventory

Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:42 PM (SF2kQ)

183 Just popping in to say hi and looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 12, 2025 08:42 PM (EXyHK)

184 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)

185 I once had endoscopy and colonoscopy at the same time and they put me under first so didn't feel a thing. The prep is the worst part. The procedure itself pretty painless.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (t/2Uw)

186 Weasel, I have to have a list. I'm adding to it right now. I even have two lists.
Posted by: fd
*******
Lists are only useful if you actually look at them, or remember to take them with you, lol....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (VNhu7)

187 OK, all y'all. I think I'm going to hit the sack soon, so I can wake up early and skip to the car all fresh and perky and ready to drive another day!

Safe travels everyone. See you at the Ranch!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:44 PM (3aNof)

188 We also brought a new spotting scope and tripod and table and stool and a wagon to tote it all with

Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:44 PM (SF2kQ)

189 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)

Dry grass and brush don't go well w/ tracers.

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 08:44 PM (BCwQW)

190 Thanks Weasel.
See you soon.🤠❤️

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (t/2Uw)

191 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)
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NO.

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (3aNof)

192 See you there, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (BCwQW)

193 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)

I'm pretty sure 1500 burning acres could be seen from space.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (snZF9)

194 Weasel, Soon.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (QGLzn)

195 58 "357 Sig vs 9mm vs 357 Mag"

What? No 38 Super?
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 12, 2025 07:34 PM (CSQvy)

.38 super vs .45 acp would be a fun discussion.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (xcxpd)

196 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)
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NO.
Posted by: Weasel

Didn't figure. I've got a belt of 7.62. Long story.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:46 PM (3sX9I)

197 Weasel, Soon.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:45 PM (QGLzn)
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So soon!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 08:46 PM (3aNof)

198 Howa 1500 .308
GForce 357 Lever Tactical
Kimber CDS9
Sig P365
Sig P365XL
Heritage Rough Rider 22LR (Ace of Spades gun)

I think that's it.
Posted by: blaster at October 12, 2025 08:38 PM (SF2kQ)

Your canoe will be riding low in the water when it capsized.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 12, 2025 08:46 PM (mIUWe)

199 "Lists are only useful if you actually look at them, or remember to take them with you, lol....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba"

That's why I have a list of my lists.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:47 PM (vFG9F)

200 The Grateful, your list for me is complete.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:48 PM (QGLzn)

201 Berserker's right.it also provides shelter in bad weather so it doesn't matter if we get a few sprinkles.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 08:15 PM (t/2Uw)

It's Texas, so you're talking donut sprinkles, right? Right?

Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 08:49 PM (144I4)

202 That's why I have a list of my lists.
Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:47 PM (vFG9F)

Post It note on the steering wheel:

Bring the list!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 12, 2025 08:50 PM (nbLIj)

203 At the MoMe, for fast riders they have fast horses, for slow riders they have slow horses, and for those who have never ridden, they have horses that have never been ridden.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:51 PM (0sNs1)

204 "Dry grass and brush don't go well w/ tracers.
Posted by: Ed L"

I've got a can of 30.06 tracers but there are few places and times when I can shoot it. It might come in handy in a zombie apocalypse though.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:51 PM (vFG9F)

205 Ben Had, I think the pictures made them look better than they are. I hope this crowd appreciates "it's the thought that counts" more than the workmanship lol!

Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 08:51 PM (144I4)

206 The Grateful, your list for me is complete.
Posted by: Ben Had
**********
Well, at least one of us will be fully prepared...the other will be figuring out work-arounds! It'll all be fine, though. Many thanks for your help.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at October 12, 2025 08:51 PM (VNhu7)

207 Weather report is hot and dry for the MoMe.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:52 PM (QGLzn)

208 At the MoMe, for fast riders they have fast horses, for slow riders they have slow horses, and for those who have never ridden, they have horses that have never been ridden.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:53 PM (3sX9I)

209 Will the Legends of the Horse Trailer live on and grow?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:53 PM (0sNs1)

210 I am also looking at getting a cheap gun safe as NYC is pushing for that now a days.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 12, 2025 07:05 PM (Jm6kM)

Not sure of your housing, but since you are in NYC it's a safe bet you have stairs. They make those modular/piece together safes now. But you said cheap...

Posted by: haffhowershower at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM (144I4)

211 39 I doubt I will have a Hawaiian short for Thursday.
The ones I ordered might never appear. (But probably will be delivered the day after I get there.)
Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (nSIj0)

Are we supposed to have Hawaiian shirts for Thursday?

*kicks rocks, having no such thing

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM (zYpTz)

212 Evening. DOB is in town. (Daughter of Blake)

We did fun father daughter tasks: Plates on her new car, reloading bench, fixing outdoor lights.

You know, usual stuff father daughter bonding. No range time, though, which is a pity.

Anyway, the 6,5-06 is cleaned, new loads have been range certified. The BN 36 is cleaned and ready for TX.

Back pack is loaded with a change of underwear,

I'm good to go!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM (tT6L1)

213 I know we're not doing 50 cal because of the backstop, but what about tracer rounds?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2025 08:43 PM (3sX9I)
-----
NO.
Posted by: Weasel

Training rifle grenade launched from an M1?

Posted by: Gref at October 12, 2025 08:56 PM (5rh/l)

214 Back pack is loaded with a change of underwear,

I'm good to go!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM

Gettin' kind of posh there, ain't'cha?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:57 PM (0sNs1)

215 Hawaiian shorts ? I've got the shirt covered but this is the first I've heard about pants.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 08:57 PM (vFG9F)

216 Are we supposed to have Hawaiian shirts for Thursday?

*kicks rocks, having no such thing
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM

Two words: Body paint.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 08:58 PM (0sNs1)

217 Dash, not to worry. I don't have one either.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 08:59 PM (QGLzn)

218 And, a slight downer, but everyone be safe traveling! There are people out there who might want to harm you.

“Hopefully, your wife and children make it home."

But I know y'all are all smart enough to route around any obvious stupidity. But stay alert!

(That quote is from someone filming ICE busting a woman for (I think) throwing rocks at their car. The ICE agents also ripped a bumper off a car trying to block them from leaving.)

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:00 PM (nSIj0)

219 Dash, I was told my pants with palm trees would work.lol

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 09:00 PM (t/2Uw)

220 What you will all have is T-shirts thanks to Eromero.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 09:01 PM (QGLzn)

221 Are we supposed to have Hawaiian shirts for Thursday?

*kicks rocks, having no such thing

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM (zYpTz)

I don't either, never had, never will. Probably not a good look for me. Might get confused as an axe murderer. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 09:01 PM (snZF9)

222 I doubt I will have a Hawaiian short for Thursday.
The ones I ordered might never appear. (But probably will be delivered the day after I get there.)
Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 07:22 PM (nSIj0)

Are we supposed to have Hawaiian shirts for Thursday?

*kicks rocks, having no such thing
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 08:55 PM (zYpTz)

For a memorial for Jim in SD. But I think the drinking will suffice. (It will probably have to for me.)

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:01 PM (nSIj0)

223 220 What you will all have is T-shirts thanks to Eromero.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 09:01 PM (QGLzn)

I knew I liked that guy! Thank you, Eromero!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 12, 2025 09:03 PM (v23vE)

224 And, yes, I meant shirt. LOL

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:03 PM (nSIj0)

225 "I don't either, never had, never will. Probably not a good look for me. Might get confused as an axe murderer. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division"

My Hawaiian shirt I actually got in Hawaii, and when I bought that one I bought one for my friend who was watching the house and pets while we were gone. You might have liked that one as it was covered in guitars.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 09:04 PM (vFG9F)

226 I have a few harley dealer T shirts from tropical locations I've been to that might have palm trees. Thats about the best I can do.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 09:05 PM (snZF9)

227 One thing I completely forgot to mention is the RSO meeting on Thursday at 5pm (or thereabouts) on the carport. Most RSOs have served in prior years but please attend if you can. Thank you!!

Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (PZCPa)

228 My Hawaiian shirt I actually got in Hawaii, and when I bought that one I bought one for my friend who was watching the house and pets while we were gone. You might have liked that one as it was covered in guitars.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 09:04 PM (vFG9F)

that would have worked. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (snZF9)

229 Can't wait to see everyone again! Given that this time a year ago I was told I probably had less than a year to live, everything is going to be gravy for me 😊💕🎉

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (SRRAx)

230 Wife and I really liked meeting Jim SND in 2022. We should have taken him up on his invitation to have lunch in Galveston, but we were dead-set on going to San Antonio (she and I met at Fort Sam). Little did we know that the entirety of downtown SA was under construction at the time.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:07 PM (0aYVJ)

231 Hawaiian shirt acquired. Will be worn on Thursday.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 09:07 PM (Wnv9h)

232 I think I have worn my Hawaiian shirt twice, once when I bought it.

Posted by: fd at October 12, 2025 09:07 PM (vFG9F)

233 227 One thing I completely forgot to mention is the RSO meeting on Thursday at 5pm (or thereabouts) on the carport. Most RSOs have served in prior years but please attend if you can. Thank you!!
Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (PZCPa)

On it, boss! Orange hat is packed.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 12, 2025 09:08 PM (v23vE)

234 Bang! Did I hit anything?

Posted by: Eromero at October 12, 2025 09:08 PM (LHPAg)

235 Greetings from Plainview TX. I'm here til Thursday then heading to Corsicana. I wasn't sure my Jeep would get me here, but he did. Thank you Lord.

I only brought 3 firearms: the SA-35, the P365, and the Highway Patrolman.

Posted by: screaming in digital at October 12, 2025 09:09 PM (I+xbN)

236 Maybe next year.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at October 12, 2025 09:10 PM (FzSXL)

237 I know there's no math on the esteemed Gun Thread, but that phone lady said "the number oh." If you called it "zero" you wouldn't have to un-confuse people.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:10 PM (nSIj0)

238 I'm at the Holiday Inn Express in Corsicana. I set it up months ago and was dismayed when the usual place was closed for renovations.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:31 PM (VmDLh)

Had to drive back to Mom's house, so I'm still catching up --is the Best Western closed? Because they took my reservation...am I being set up for a horror movie?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 09:13 PM (zYpTz)

239 237 I know there's no math on the esteemed Gun Thread, but that phone lady said "the number oh." If you called it "zero" you wouldn't have to un-confuse people.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:10 PM (nSIj0)

I always say zero not oh over the phone. Do you type small o or big O for zero?

Posted by: Gref at October 12, 2025 09:13 PM (5rh/l)

240 I always say zero not oh over the phone. Do you type small o or big O for zero?
Posted by: Gref at October 12, 2025 09:13 PM

Ø

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2025 09:15 PM (0sNs1)

241 I know there's no math on the esteemed Gun Thread, but that phone lady said "the number oh." If you called it "zero" you wouldn't have to un-confuse people.
Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:10 PM (nSIj0)

I always say zero when calling out my phone number or whatever. I do refrain from saying "Niner."

I also use the military alpha, bravo, charlie, etc. Instead of B as in bread, G as in giraffe, k as in knuckle, p as in psychologist, x as in xerxes

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:17 PM (0aYVJ)

242 219 Dash, I was told my pants with palm trees would work.lol
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 09:00 PM (t/2Uw)

Oh, I actually do have a pair of shorts that would qualify. Got them at the thrift store because the colors appealed to me that day, but I don't actually wear them. They're a little wild for me. They shall be my MoMe shorts, and Perfessor Squirrel can't kick me out of book thread for them now.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 09:17 PM (zYpTz)

243 I wasn't sure my Jeep would get me here, but he did. Thank you Lord.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 12, 2025 09:09 PM (I+xbN)

I look forward to seeing you again, SiD!
I won't have time for museums on this trip, though.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:18 PM (nSIj0)

244 Dash, look forward to seeing you again. It is the Hampton that was/is under construction so had less rooms than usual.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 09:20 PM (t/2Uw)

245 k as in knuckle, p as in psychologist, x as in xerxes
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:17 PM (0aYVJ)

I think I actually heard someone say something like "knuckles" once. Threw me off so badly I didn't hear the rest of the 'phonetic' spelling they were giving.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:20 PM (nSIj0)

246 Gonna plan ahead for next year. in 2022 we got a room all the way over in Gun Barrel City. Long drive to Corsicana from there. Kind of a cool town, though.

And yes, we will be there next year. My whole vacation plans revolve around it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:21 PM (0aYVJ)

247 I'm at the Holiday Inn Express in Corsicana. I set it up months ago and was dismayed when the usual place was closed for renovations.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 07:31 PM (VmDLh)

I have reservations at 2 places. Thats one of them. I'm still struggling with which one to cancel. I liked the area of the closed one. It looked safer, out of the way.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 12, 2025 09:21 PM (snZF9)

248 One thing I completely forgot to mention is the RSO meeting on Thursday at 5pm (or thereabouts) on the carport. Most RSOs have served in prior years but please attend if you can. Thank you!!
Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM

Will be there, orange hat in hand, if you need extra hands.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 09:22 PM (Wnv9h)

249 Is anyone bringing a trigger puller test thingy?
My .32 DA pull goes well above the limit on mine.

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:22 PM (nSIj0)

250 One thing I completely forgot to mention is the RSO meeting on Thursday at 5pm (or thereabouts) on the carport. Most RSOs have served in prior years but please attend if you can. Thank you!!
Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (PZCPa)

Do we get hats?!?

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 09:22 PM (fRFTM)

251 I had looked at Air BNBs, too, when I was afraid I was going to be too late to get a hotel. There seem to be a number of small ones in town, and they were inexpensive at the time.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 09:23 PM (zYpTz)

252 Or at least clipboards?

Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 09:23 PM (fRFTM)

253 Posted by: Weasel at October 12, 2025 09:06 PM (PZCPa)

Do we get hats?!?
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2025 09:22 PM (fRFTM)

the guys get shirts.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:23 PM (0aYVJ)

254 Forgot to sock Paul Anka

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:24 PM (0aYVJ)

255 Pug, The Hampton Inn technically opened for reservations a few days ago if that’s the “usual place”. However, if you read closely the pool is closed, the fitness room is closed, the guest laundry is closed. I suspect you’ll find a lot more closed if you actually get there.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 12, 2025 09:25 PM (EXyHK)

256 Wait - one of the Corsicana hotels is closed? Which one? We cancelled our Hampton reservation because of construction; we are now staying at the Comfort Inn.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at October 12, 2025 09:25 PM (SRRAx)

257 Nite, all. See you in TX!

Posted by: Ed L at October 12, 2025 09:25 PM (BCwQW)

258 I always say zero when calling out my phone number or whatever. I do refrain from saying "Niner."

I also use the military alpha, bravo, charlie, etc. Instead of B as in bread, G as in giraffe, k as in knuckle, p as in psychologist, x as in xerxes
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at October 12, 2025 09:17 PM

But do you say "fife and tree" like a real aviator?

I like "p as in ptarmigan, g as in gnome, w as in wrap"

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 09:28 PM (VmDLh)

259 I have a reservation at the Hampton. They to,d me today that the 3 rd and 4 th floors are open and the lobby is finished and breakfast as usual. Pool and fitness still under construction but not a factor for me. She said only construction is outside and not affecting the rooms.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 12, 2025 09:30 PM (t/2Uw)

260 Had to drive back to Mom's house, so I'm still catching up --is the Best Western closed? Because they took my reservation...am I being set up for a horror movie?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 09:13 PM

Nobody's yet answered your question, so I will. No, the Best Western should be fine. When I attempted to get a reservation at the Hampton Inn & Suites, I could not because the hotel was undergoing renovations. So, I went across the street to the Holiday Inn Express. It's behind the Sonic rather than behind the Waffle House.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 09:31 PM (VmDLh)

261 Dash, you are good.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 09:32 PM (QGLzn)

262 I like "p as in ptarmigan, g as in gnome, w as in wrap"
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 09:28 PM (VmDLh)

I'm dying, here. Imagining myself using this kind of words when spelling out my work email to people, lol.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 12, 2025 09:33 PM (zYpTz)

263 Cal Raleigh!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:34 PM (mT+6a)

264 I like "p as in ptarmigan, g as in gnome, w as in wrap"
Posted by: Cybersmythe

Hah!

25 of the 26 letters can be silent in English, so that's the upper bound for your joke. But I don't know if all of them can start a word silently, so it's probably fewer than 25.

Posted by: mikeski at October 12, 2025 09:34 PM (nhCoE)

265 I absolutely cannot wait to hug, eat, drink and laugh with you all.

THANK YOU

Posted by: Ben Had at October 12, 2025 09:35 PM (QGLzn)

266 Remember, life is an adventure!

Posted by: Cherry 2000 at October 12, 2025 09:37 PM (gKWVE)

267 They told me today that the 3rd and 4th floors are open and the lobby is finished and breakfast as usual.

That’s all good news. Did she say whether the rooms are renovated?

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 12, 2025 09:39 PM (EXyHK)

268 Let’s fucking GO!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:43 PM (mT+6a)

269 *taptaptap*

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:49 PM (mT+6a)

270 Read you 5x5, nurse. Go ahead.

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at October 12, 2025 09:50 PM (ha1wR)

271 It’s dead, Jim.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:51 PM (mT+6a)

272 It’s dead, Jim.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:51 PM

It's just pining for the fjords.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 09:52 PM (Wnv9h)

273 25 of the 26 letters can be silent in English, so that's the upper bound for your joke. But I don't know if all of them can start a word silently, so it's probably fewer than 25.
Posted by: mikeski at October 12, 2025 09:34 PM

I did a whole alphabet like that, once, although I had to make a couple of extensions to one I found on-line. There are, as I recall, two letters that aren't silent, or can't don't produce a deceptive sound, (think "X as in Xerxes" which most people would think had a "Z") at the beginning of a word. One of them is "R", and I chose a different tack, using a word with a common homophone that started with a different letter, like "R as in Rap" which goes along with the "W as in wrap".

RobWords had a video out this week on the NATO spelling alphabet, so I've been meaning to post the one I came up with as a comment to that video, and I can't find the dang thing. It might be on this one USB hard drive. I hope. I'll know if I can ever find it.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 09:53 PM (VmDLh)

274 Is nurse okay? Anyone heard from her lately?

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 12, 2025 09:54 PM (tT6L1)

275 like "R as in Rap"
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 12, 2025 09:53 PM (VmDLh)

"'R' as in Horryrood."
/1942

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:56 PM (nSIj0)

276 Is nurse okay? Anyone heard from her lately?

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 12, 2025 09:54 PM (tT6L1)

She is delusional. Apparently she has some odd and completely irrational idea that the Mariners are a good baseball team.

it's sad, really.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo [Flying the American Flag!] at October 12, 2025 09:57 PM (n9ltV)

277 We're almost out. So, until the MoMe, be seein' ya!
And thanks Weasel, for the GT!

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 09:57 PM (nSIj0)

278 Well, thanks for a great Gun Thread, Weasel. See you in Corsicana.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2025 09:58 PM (Wnv9h)

279 Well, I wouldn’t know what a good baseball team looks like, seeing as I’ve been a Mariners fan since forever.

But, we seem to still be playing and a lot of teams aren’t.

Meh. I’m just a dumb girl though.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 09:59 PM (mT+6a)

280 See you in TX in a few days, weasel.

Nurse, if you can hear me, see you soon.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at October 12, 2025 10:00 PM (tT6L1)

281 ONT is nood!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 12, 2025 10:00 PM (lUFok)

282 Soon, Blake!!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2025 10:01 PM (mT+6a)

283 ONT nood

Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2025 10:02 PM (nSIj0)

284 NOOD

ONT

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 12, 2025 10:02 PM (ULPxl)

285 Hold still, no cigars, what gives?

Posted by: sTevo at October 12, 2025 10:28 PM (RHgXI)

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