If you use tracer be very careful not to start fires. If it hasn't rained in the past couple days I wouldn't even chance it. For those that haven't personally experienced it, you wouldn't believe how well tracer ammo will start fires in dry grass.
Helo hog hunting on the Texas costal plains
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Originally posted by Variable View PostWell, I ran it by the wife yesterday, and she didn't seem to mind. She didn't even react much at all. I'm thinking it's a trap perhaps?LOL!
Guns, ammo, and magazines are covered, but I'll have to figure out what else me and my buddy will need.
I'm presuming helmet cams will be mandatory for starters. I'm thinking about ones from Contour so far, but I'll look around more before I order any.
We'll also need type 157 licenses I guess, and it looks like we can order those online.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.
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Originally posted by Schwag173 View PostIf you use tracer be very careful not to start fires. If it hasn't rained in the past couple days I wouldn't even chance it. For those that haven't personally experienced it, you wouldn't believe how well tracer ammo will start fires in dry grass.
This area we were hunting in is primarily pasture land and rice farms and it stays pretty wet. I'd still be cautious but this would be about the safest conditions you could us them in.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.
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Well, as has been my typical luck lately---- I'm now officially screwed. I have to buy a new roof for my house. The second shingle fell off last week, and after trying to put it back on I got a good look at the rest of my shingles. They're fried. The staples are pulling through etc.
I've been putting off this post and trying to figure out exactly how I'm going to crap out the worthless fiat paper dollars to do this and it looks like there isnt going to be any alternative but to take out a loan and go into further debt. First I had to put my dog down, now I'm not going to be able to hunt or do anything, and I'm now going to get to shell out a pile of money I'll have to borrow.
No pig hunting for me this year, and my luck it'll be banned by the time I'll ever get to try it. Oh yeah, that election thing will be happening this year too. Yay!Life member NRA, SAF, GOA, WVSRPA (and VFW). Also member WVCDL. Join NOW!!!!!
We either hang together on this, or we'll certainly HANG separately.....
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That sucks. Sorry about your misfortune. Something I'm confused about though... I though der leader was going to take care of all our financial woes for us. I'm beginning to think we may have been bamboozled.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.
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Originally posted by txgunner00 View PostThat sucks. Sorry about your misfortune. Something I'm confused about though... I though der leader was going to take care of all our financial woes for us. I'm beginning to think we may have been bamboozled.Life member NRA, SAF, GOA, WVSRPA (and VFW). Also member WVCDL. Join NOW!!!!!
We either hang together on this, or we'll certainly HANG separately.....
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Originally posted by JASmith View PostWe live in fire country -- wooden shingles are strongly discouraged here.
There are fire-resistant or fire-proof (fiberglass, etc.) versions available too. They tend to last longer (30 years) than wood as well.Life member NRA, SAF, GOA, WVSRPA (and VFW). Also member WVCDL. Join NOW!!!!!
We either hang together on this, or we'll certainly HANG separately.....
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Asphalt composition shingles. Yep, 20-25 year "warranties" are a joke for the most part. To bad you can't blame the damage on a hail storm or other bad weather.NRA life, GOA life, SAF, and TSRA
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason, co-author, 2nd Amendment.
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So the only shovel-ready jobs are also shingle-ready? What comes to mind when we're talking about shovels and shingles, because I'm neck-deep in it. Wish I was closer to you Variable. I've helped shingle 3 roofs in my hood already, along with other neighbors. We take care of each other like that. Maybe a Grendel neighborhood real estate development is in order...
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We went with lightweight concrete shingles -- in 1986 -- they are still there. The two leaks appear to have been the result of a 300+ lb plumber installing a rooftop solar water heater and the second the roofing contractor either neglected to mortar a ridgeline joint or the stuff fell out.
Almost any fireproof shingle will be heavier than the asphalt or wooden types, but well worth the effort if your house can handle the weight.
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Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostSo the only shovel-ready jobs are also shingle-ready? What comes to mind when we're talking about shovels and shingles, because I'm neck-deep in it. Wish I was closer to you Variable. I've helped shingle 3 roofs in my hood already, along with other neighbors. We take care of each other like that. Maybe a Grendel neighborhood real estate development is in order...Life member NRA, SAF, GOA, WVSRPA (and VFW). Also member WVCDL. Join NOW!!!!!
We either hang together on this, or we'll certainly HANG separately.....
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Originally posted by LRRPF52 View PostSo what's first to go on the equipment exchange?
Anything that goes will never get replaced at the rate I've been going lately. When the wife mentions selling guns I actually bark at her!Life member NRA, SAF, GOA, WVSRPA (and VFW). Also member WVCDL. Join NOW!!!!!
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Sorry to hear that my friend! I too, have a "too steep to do it yourself" roof. 9-10 years ago we had a severe wind storm, and lost about 25% of the shingles which had been in place for less than 10 years on new construction, and the insurance company covered replacement minus a couple hundred bucks. We attempted bids from 5 companies, but only two were willing to do it, one of which specialized in steep pitch roofs. We actually went with them, and they did a great job. We haven't lost a shingle since, even in some 60-70 MPH storms.
We just had a new front porch added and I had the contractor check the job done back then. He was pretty happy with the shingles in place, and even decided to go with the same brand to use on the porch extension. He thought they should be good for another 10-15 years on our roof. That's fine by me!
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