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[Travellin Dave]

This is my own little piece of history and my most prized possession.  She came out the Colt's factory in April of 1943, headed for war.  I bought her about ten years ago for cheap. Pulled her apart and the numbers all matched.  But her collector value is gone because some yahoo had her plated. I've been told the plating is nickel.  I've also been told it's bumper chrome, and based on the way it's peeling I tend to believe the latter.  But that isn't going to matter anymore.  Because after years of hemming and hawing and choking on what it will cost, I finally bit the bullet and shipped it to Turnbull Restorations.  She'll be gone a year, and it's likely to cost most of $3K.  But they say they can return her to the condition she was in when she left the factory.  We should all be so lucky.

I've given her a name:  Rona, in honor of the virus that led to me getting the overtime that will pay for her restoration.

and to think I'm hesitating spend $500 on a S&W.

sweet though Raz.

I hesitate spending $200 on ammo.  Think how many guns and cartridges I could get for $3K.  But these are my peak earning years, I've got a side hustle, and I've been earning overtime, which amounts to "found money" because I'm white collar exempt and extra hours are usually  just part of the job.  So, the car loan is paid off, the trailer loan is paid off, only debt I have is my house and I'm paying $600 extra principal on that every month.  And I've got an emergency fund that could support me and the fam for six months or more.  So, even the financial advisor says this is the ideal time to do this, and probably the last opportunity I'll get, being ten years from retirement. It's worth a few months of not buying guns or cigars.

And it's a piece of history that my grandchildren will be able to touch.

Sounds like some serious justification there.   

[Travellin Dave]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

[Travellin Dave]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

Maybe because they report more traffic related incidents here, but I'm amazed at the number that seem to still be driving without seatbelts.  Seems a good 80% are reports of ejection due to not wearing seatbelts.  They got their personal freedom alright...

[Travellin Dave]

Dean - you seeing any of that dust storm action yet where you are?

We're supposed to be getting some of it Sat. and Sun.  Thinking its pretty nasty with thunderstorms along the coast and in the Caribbean....raining mud...

[FloridaDean]

when you've been outside in the sun and it feels like 108°, your 88° hottub feels pretty damn good.

[FloridaDean]

Dean - you seeing any of that dust storm action yet where you are?

haven't noticed it yet. been too hot and hazy to tell the difference.

[LuvTooGolf]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

Maybe because they report more traffic related incidents here, but I'm amazed at the number that seem to still be driving without seatbelts.  Seems a good 80% are reports of ejection due to not wearing seatbelts.  They got their personal freedom alright...

At least that's a dumbass decision that only affects themselves.

[LuvTooGolf]

when you've been outside in the sun and it feels like 108°, your 88° hottub feels pretty damn good.

That's practically a pool at 88 degrees.

[razgueado]

This is my own little piece of history and my most prized possession.  She came out the Colt's factory in April of 1943, headed for war.  I bought her about ten years ago for cheap. Pulled her apart and the numbers all matched.  But her collector value is gone because some yahoo had her plated. I've been told the plating is nickel.  I've also been told it's bumper chrome, and based on the way it's peeling I tend to believe the latter.  But that isn't going to matter anymore.  Because after years of hemming and hawing and choking on what it will cost, I finally bit the bullet and shipped it to Turnbull Restorations.  She'll be gone a year, and it's likely to cost most of $3K.  But they say they can return her to the condition she was in when she left the factory.  We should all be so lucky.

I've given her a name:  Rona, in honor of the virus that led to me getting the overtime that will pay for her restoration.

and to think I'm hesitating spend $500 on a S&W.

sweet though Raz.

I hesitate spending $200 on ammo.  Think how many guns and cartridges I could get for $3K.  But these are my peak earning years, I've got a side hustle, and I've been earning overtime, which amounts to "found money" because I'm white collar exempt and extra hours are usually  just part of the job.  So, the car loan is paid off, the trailer loan is paid off, only debt I have is my house and I'm paying $600 extra principal on that every month.  And I've got an emergency fund that could support me and the fam for six months or more.  So, even the financial advisor says this is the ideal time to do this, and probably the last opportunity I'll get, being ten years from retirement. It's worth a few months of not buying guns or cigars.

And it's a piece of history that my grandchildren will be able to touch.

Sounds like some serious justification there.   

Preparation for when the missus finds out what it cost. 

[LuvTooGolf]

Hazzuh!

[razgueado]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

At least not until they have a knee on your neck.

[razgueado]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

Maybe because they report more traffic related incidents here, but I'm amazed at the number that seem to still be driving without seatbelts.  Seems a good 80% are reports of ejection due to not wearing seatbelts.  They got their personal freedom alright...

At least that's a dumbass decision that only affects themselves.

That's as much a myth as the free lunch and successful socialism.  Everything affects everybody.

[Threebean]

Speaking of Texas:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued new orders Friday morning rolling back the state's reopening plan as Covid-19 cases surge.

As part of the executive order all bars — establishments that get more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales in Texas — will be forced to close by noon June 26.

"At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is driven by certain types of activities, including Texas congregating in bars," Abbott said in an announcement.

Meanwhile, Abbott's order allows restaurants to remain open for dine-in service, but it limits occupancy to 50% of indoor capacity. Previously, under phase three of the state's reopening plan, restaurants could operate at up to 75% of their normal capacity.
Oh well, don't know if you don't try.

You can't limit my rights to where I eat and drink.  It's in the Constitution!

Yeah, but you know, #AllLivesMatter and whatnot.

Tempted to walk in a store or bar with a lit cigar.  Gubmint can't control me!

Maybe because they report more traffic related incidents here, but I'm amazed at the number that seem to still be driving without seatbelts.  Seems a good 80% are reports of ejection due to not wearing seatbelts.  They got their personal freedom alright...

At least that's a dumbass decision that only affects themselves.

That's as much a myth as the free lunch and successful socialism.  Everything affects everybody.

Not quite.  How does you spending $3K to have that pistol restored affect me? 

[Threebean]

First cigar this week.

[Travellin Dave]

Dean - you seeing any of that dust storm action yet where you are?

haven't noticed it yet. been too hot and hazy to tell the difference.

Sunrises and sunsets are supposed to be more colorful.