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  1. FormerParatrooper

    State of Illinois

    State legislature admitted they made a mistake by raising trailer fee's, supposedly they were not to increase. So they "fixed" that mistake and $36 is the new fee. So what about us who paid the extortion?
  2. FormerParatrooper

    Gator Mating Season

    When I was stationed in Panama we would fish for Peacock Bass. Used minnows, the caiman wouldn't attack the minnow, but we landed 1 bass for every 5 we hooked. The caiman loved the bass. Made for interesting fishing trips.
  3. FormerParatrooper

    State of Illinois

    I am waiting to see what the watercraft renewal stickers will be after they think we over the trailer fees. I am glad the FOID and CCW fees didn't get raised, yet.
  4. FormerParatrooper

    Ruger Old Army

    I took her out and put her thru the paces. Ergonomics are pretty good. Feels right in the hand, balances nicely and got the Clint Eastwood and John Wayne vibe with it. It was fun to shoot. Now I am looking at the conversion cylinder for it.
  5. FormerParatrooper

    Corona Virus

    I hope everyone here is well. I have found myself very busy during this and have finally slowed to the point I can relax. Along the way during this I have traveled thru 12 states on commercial aircraft or driving when close enough. I work mostly in hospital, clinics and research facilities...
  6. FormerParatrooper

    We're Back!

    Hope your trip was good. It was a good game. I wore my Superbowl LIV hat in Palo Alto, got a lot of dirty looks :)
  7. FormerParatrooper

    We're Back!

    I would think the game would be available, the popularity of American Football seems to be worldwide. Best of luck to your Niners, I hope you get to watch.
  8. FormerParatrooper

    We're Back!

    KC born and bred, I was 3 years old for our last Super Bowl game. Stayed a fan my whole life, even when we were 0 and no hope. Bigger than the Super Bowl to me is the fact we brought the Lamar Hunt trophy home finally. too bad he isn't here to see it. Whether we win or lose, it is still good...
  9. FormerParatrooper

    Ingenious ways to escape the Berlin Wall

    No one ever went to such attempts to escape to those countries. Makes one think.
  10. FormerParatrooper

    Ruger Old Army

    So does a few other States, fortunately most of the firearms were antiques so less fuss. The modern firearms were handled by my cousin who is an FFL in the State where my Father lives, and a FFL in my home State did me a favor by not charging me for the transfers. Has he charged the going...
  11. FormerParatrooper

    Ruger Old Army

    My Father has been passing my inheritance to me every so often, he wants to make I get the firearms and not some other family members who are less responsible. So last week he gives me this Ruger Old Army. Said he has only shot it a few times, and it looks pretty good still. I have not had...
  12. FormerParatrooper

    Essential Items For First Aid Kits

    Uncle Sammy paid for a lot of training, both in and out of service. My job now stresses first aid, so they pay for continuing education and recertification. You took the Combat Lifesaver course? That was my starter, it it just blossomed from there.
  13. FormerParatrooper

    Essential Items For First Aid Kits

    I didn't have tampons in my 1st kit, will add when I get home. Good idea, and practical. I have 3 of these kits, https://www.survival-supply.com/style-trauma-p-5574.html . I keep one in the car. One in the house and rotate one between the boat and my hunting bag. When I weighed one, it...
  14. FormerParatrooper

    Convert from rollers to bunk?

    Looks good. Got the idea now. Thanks all.
  15. FormerParatrooper

    Convert from rollers to bunk?

    Thanks all. What I have is a semi v and the rollers are denting the sides.
  16. FormerParatrooper

    Convert from rollers to bunk?

    Dumb question maybe? Is is possible to change a roller trailer to bunks? Anyone do it with success?
  17. FormerParatrooper

    Fish Whacker picture request

    You haven't lived until a 4 footer drops out of the tree into your boat. :lol: A few places I go have some trees that overhang pretty good, good shade and I seem to catch more in the shade to sun line. I even had a squirrel fall out and into my boat, that was funny, he looked at me...
  18. FormerParatrooper

    Fish Whacker picture request

    I use a machete. There are two types of fish where I am, fish you want and fish that jump in your boat. When I get the boat jumpers ( Asian Carp ) they meet the sharp side of the machete. They are invasive and should not be released alive. I keep the heads and tails for trotlines. Catfish...
  19. FormerParatrooper

    Installed a trailer hitch

    So true, I often wonder what happened to the years, there didn't used to be so many behind me.
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