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1. I think the dems are planning a sequel to Weekend at Bernies called “Weekend at Ruthies”.

2. Re. Tiny Homes. Tiny homes are a legitimate option for couples. While we have not owned one we can relate. We were getting ready to start construction of a permanent home on a 10 acre lot in the mountains. We spent our first Montana winter living in the front half of a 20 ft. CONEX shipping container. A spring and an outhouse were on the property and we had one 20 amp circuit. Honestly, looking back that winter is full of fond memories. It was warm and so cozy even in 16 below zero temps. And yes, we are still married. I believe a great permanent option would have been a tiny house along with an oversized 2-car garage and shop.

   One note for anyone thinking about this in a northern climate. Humidity was no problem in the insulated front 10×10 area. We just left the window slightly open for ventilation. Frost was a major problem in the rear 10×10 area. We subsequently installed a very small, quiet bathroom fan on a humidistat on one side and cut a small ventilation opening on the opposite side. Problem solved.

3. So, in the new Marines there are no Privates? Do you get promoted to Lance Corporal upon graduation from boot camp? Hmmm….

   1. …wish they were not so rank conscious; pay the troops (in time) as if they were e-3 or 4 but earn the Non-Com. I recall the only (Army) corporal I ever saw was in Basic in 1970.

      1. The Army Corporal rank is now much more common, since the Army entirely did away with the “Specialist” (SP4, SP5…) ranks.

4. Recently a 60 mph wind gust in Colorado lifted a tiny home and sent a woman and her two cats in the tiny home down the side of the hill. They were ok, but any tiny house should be anchored, if you ever decide to relocate it. I have seen people in the hills of West Virginia (and am sure other places) use long tie downs over the roofs of their single wides that are on wheels and anchor them firmly to metal stakes that are sunk deep in the ground, or probably into a deep hole filled with concrete. Any tiny home not set on permanent foundation should probably be anchored with tie downs.

5. Re: The Virginia colonial ordinance, at one time in 17th-c Massachusetts, men were required to bring firearms to church. They could also be fined for travelling without a gun. How times have changed!

   1. Amen.

   2. Virginia: Senate Passes Church CCW Bill

      What I’m wondering is what is the state (at any level) doing telling a church if they can or cannot allow guns/weapons within their buildings and carried by their congregations? What about all the big fuss about “separation of church and state”? (to throw the Left’s own words back at them).

6. Every United States Marine IS a sniper! When the British marched on Concord to seize the Colonist militia stored firearms, that is exactly when our Revolutionary War started. Since the Legislators have made laws against our 2nd Amendment, we the People have no choice other than NON-COMPLIANCE which is in effect PASSIVE RESISTANCE! When our castle is breached to seize our firearms, then “let them eat lead until they are dead”!!!!

7. Hell on earth?
   RBG.

8. Virginia: Yes, the senate passed it, but even if the house passes it and it goes to the governor, he’ll probably veto it.
   And re: the New York abortion bill, Tran put up a similar bill in VA. Thankfully it was shot down.
   Wondering now if he will step down since all the stuff about the yearbook picture. He has been getting a bunch of static from both sides of the political aisle.

9. ‘Polar vortex plunge’? In Canada, we call that Tuesday. “put you in a ditch so fast that you’ll find yourself asking: “What the heck just happened?”? Have you driven to Ottawa lately? At least 4 incidents of cars sliding off into the ditch, within an hour last Saturday. Welcome to what’s been normal for us since forever.

10. We already know that 223 has no real stopping power past 250. So the marines scope a 223 for a designated marksmanship rifle. Then get rid of the saw, a fire suppression weapon, to go to a mag fed gun. Duh they forgot what suppressive fire is? And all the while the army, having learned some lessons, wants to upgrade the m4 and saw to 6.8. Thus expanding stopping power. One wonders what goes on in current marine doctrine

11. I don’t live in Virginia. I have no idea of any laws regarding firearms and churches in my state. Those who carry will carry. I advise any would-be church shooter-uppers not to pick mine.

12. To those of you in or near Wyoming: City of Green River selling 300 gallon plastic water tanks, unused, on Govdeals.Com. If I was close I’g get one.

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