Completely unrelated

Post by **Rapier1772** » 24 Aug 2017, 23:16

Learned something new (to me) today, Idaho has scorpions & they're fast, sneaky little buggers. Out shooting in the boonies today I found one near the targets, scooped it up in cup someone had left & carried it back to the truck. The whole time it played dead & didn't move. Dumped it out on my hood, went to grab my phone to take a pic, turned around & it was gone.
I had heard & read numerous times that they are here but hadn't seen one before today.

Never read that they were that tricky though, the scorpion played opossum

Post by **panzermk2** » 25 Aug 2017, 07:42

What color and size was it?

Post by **Rapier1772** » 25 Aug 2017, 16:40

Mostly yellow, kinda small. Not including the claws or the tail, I bet the body could have fit on a 50cent piece.

Looking at pics for this region, it kinda looked like the yellow ground scorpion but with a little more black to it. The pics for the northern scorpion show one with a little too much black coloring. Maybe a half-breed?

Post by **panzermk2** » 28 Aug 2017, 04:35

Well Bic lighter length body, black and scary looking=wasp bite.

Small 50cent piece size body, amber colored deadly AF.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 28 Aug 2017, 07:45

According to the interwebs, none of the common species in Idaho are all that poisonous to humans - sure it hurts but they're not deadly. Of course, that is just the common species & doesn't include any scorpions someone brought in & released either by intention or accident (i.e. hitch hiker on the undercarriage).

It was the only one I've seen in Idaho so far and I have no intentions of handling one by hand in any case so I'm not too concerned. I was using a stick just to pick up the board I found it under but my fear was of finding rattlesnakes. So, now I have another reason to be leery of lifting boards to use as targets

Still won't stop me from doing it though

Post by **panzermk2** » 29 Aug 2017, 05:09

HAHA Yeah just like according to IL experts the Brown recluse spider can't survive in northern IL. I know 2 people, one my father , whom both have been bit by them up here. Insects have a habit of not caring what the experts say about where they can and can't live.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 29 Aug 2017, 10:45

Yup. That's why I referred to it as "interwebs" & made sure I mentioned that it was only in reference to the common species.
Without a pic, I can't get any more specific as to what kind it was.
Maybe I'll find another one now that I'll be looking for them? I'll get a pic of that one if/when I do.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 03 Dec 2018, 04:45

There's a place in Texas that let's you ride in, drive, & shoot tanks & other such stuff as well as having big guns to shoot. I know there are some people on the forum who are into that sort of thing <cough>Jay<cough> & thought I might pass along some info. It's expensive but maybe it's worth it to some people?
https://www.drivetanks.com/

Post by **Rapier1772** » 10 Dec 2018, 14:42

Always check the height of ceiling fans before giving a toddler a ride on your shoulders. - PSA

Post by **panzermk2** » 16 Dec 2018, 17:08

Unless you really want a new fan.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 30 Jan 2019, 20:43

Scammers are getting lazy, they're using robocallers to sucker people now. One left a voicemail for me today, here's as much as I got: "And once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment. Get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you. The number to reach us is 8887266443, I repeat 8887266443. Thank you"
I googled the number, it's an IRS tax scam. Yes, I reported it. The computer generated voice was too much, I was LMAO.

Post by **panzermk2** » 31 Jan 2019, 10:52

2 or 3 calls per day.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 31 Jan 2019, 12:45

I posted about this on my FB & that seems to be common. I usually get the "problem with your credit card" robocalls but it's a person on the recording. This is the first time I've gotten the computer speaking the script.
They can make a computer talk but they can't use a grammar check function? Still wouldn't have worked mind you but I wouldn't have laughed as much

Post by **Rapier1772** » 14 Feb 2019, 21:01

Old school Derringer:

(Didn't know where to put pic, couldn't find thread I thought existed)

I'll put the B.A.R. (Big Ass Rifle) here too

Post by **Rapier1772** » 07 Apr 2019, 12:11

Wanna try something fun & maybe a bit awkward? Try the Florida Man Challenge.
Google "Florida Man" and your birthday (month & day)

Post by **Rapier1772** » 17 May 2019, 16:45

Learnt a new aviation phrase today, "lithobraking maneuver". From lithos meaning stone, and braking meaning to slow or stop.
It means to stop because it hit the ground.

Post by **panzermk2** » 20 May 2019, 11:06

So ground incursion?

Post by **Rapier1772** » 23 Oct 2019, 11:59

It's going to be one of those days...
Just had someone plow a stolen car through my fence while trying to elude the cops. He got stuck about halfway though it, now I'm getting a new fence. In the meantime, anyone know where I can get a large inflatable Kool-Aid Man?

Post by **Rapier1772** » 25 Oct 2019, 20:03

HayleyHay46 · Post by **HayleyHay46** » 31 Oct 2019, 16:52

This is kinda sexy...

Post by **Rapier1772** » 02 Jan 2020, 06:29

Not sure I can make it, I haven't had any alcohol since 2019

eagleshotz · Post by **eagleshotz** » 16 Aug 2020, 12:28

Like my man long duck dong once said “what’s happening hot stuff “!

LGarland619 · Post by **LGarland619** » 27 Sep 2020, 23:11

Imagine the things they do in bed. LOL

Post by **Rapier1772** » 31 Oct 2020, 21:25

R.I.P. Sean Connery

Post by **panzermk2** » 02 Nov 2020, 10:42

Sad day

Post by **Rapier1772** » 07 Jan 2021, 12:03

It ain't funny but it is accurate:

Post by **Rapier1772** » 09 Mar 2021, 06:31

Anyone know what the purpose of this is? There are anchor emblems on it so I'm guessing coastal defense? But no guns so maybe a delivery system for something?

Post by **panzermk2** » 09 Mar 2021, 10:32

Well it lots like for fording of some sort.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 09 Mar 2021, 21:41

But why?

Post by **panzermk2** » 12 Mar 2021, 10:45

Massive parts of Russia are covered wetlands and rivers. Hence their reliance on helicopters.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 04 Aug 2021, 20:14

I found primers in stock! They're not for the 5.7 but I can still use them for my other guns.
Ammo is also returning to shelves, slowly...

Post by **Rapier1772** » 24 Sep 2021, 15:47

Y'all know those pencil torches right? Does anyone know if there is something like that for freezing instead of heating/burning?

Admittedly I'm just being a bit of a sadist but I want to freeze a black widow & her egg sack without blowing them all over.
An inverted can of compressed air like Dust Off can expel liquid capable of that but it's too forceful, will probably blow her away. Maybe I should just practice a bit?

I should note this is at work & I'm not supposed to be goofing around like that. Also, she's on a fuel line, hence the freezing & not laser burning.

Post by **panzermk2** » 30 Sep 2021, 11:45

YES Home wart remover

Post by **panzermk2** » 30 Sep 2021, 11:47

https://smile.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Fre ... NrPXRydWU=

Post by **Rapier1772** » 01 Oct 2021, 12:14

Too late, I used the inverted air can method. She didn't like it but didn't run so she dead. I soaked the egg sac too at full blast, didn't send it flying. Theoretically it can't survive freezing but I still kinda wanna burn it.
Meh, I'll leave it.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 25 Dec 2021, 08:06

One of the Christmas presents I got me - (just the compensator)

Bought the gun for 3 Gun then I got a different job & moved, of course there's no 3 Gun thing here. So I'm just pimpin it a bit, don't even know if it helps yet.

Armed Eye Doc · Post by **Armed Eye Doc** » 25 Dec 2021, 15:40

That is a nice setup @Rapier1772. I have looked at, and almost purchased, a Canik in the past. I like the comp as an add-on.

Post by **panzermk2** » 27 Dec 2021, 12:19

Bang For buck those CaniK are really impressive.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 25 Feb 2022, 07:53

Electricity question:
If one was to introduce a voltage (say via a stun gun) into a chain which had the far end grounded while someone wearing rubber boots was holding the chain, would chain holder still feel it?
Kinda thinking no...

Post by **panzermk2** » 28 Feb 2022, 13:12

Not really, this is what happens to the guys who ride on hi power lines to service them.

Post by **panzermk2** » 28 Feb 2022, 13:14

https://youtu.be/FGoaXZwFlJ4

Post by **panzermk2** » 28 Feb 2022, 13:16

https://youtu.be/6_NEAEGeFIw

Post by **Rapier1772** » 28 Feb 2022, 21:05

Not quite what I was talking about but close enough I think.
As long as the meathead holding the chain wasn't grounded, the electricity wouldn't hurt her

Damnit...

Post by **panzermk2** » 02 Mar 2022, 10:33

Yep, it shows how the power would just pas through with no effect.

You have to figure out how to ground the meathead.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 17 Mar 2022, 14:02

Post by **Rapier1772** » 12 May 2024, 17:58

Happy Mother's Day

Post by **panzermk2** » 13 May 2024, 11:38

The still sing his name

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