Zucchini season

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Is that @kenriley? :-)

Another company to boycott, Levi Strauss & Co. [ammoland.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I don't buy Levi brand anything.

No! No cats on the counter! Rigby hasn't learned the house rules yet.

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Yeah.... about those house rules. The house rule is Rigby rules. ;-)

I don't think that people on either side of this argument want this to be true. ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Mike, it is the "new normal" There is no legislation that will prevent it.

What are your thoughts on Nike's new poster boy? It seems like a terrible business decision on ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I've no idea who their target market is. I don't buy Nike stuff so I really could care less.

What is your biggest fear?

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

None of the above.

[gunpowdermagazine.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Glad I've a mini-machine shop in the garage and those "underground" blueprints.

All that ado over a tattoo... [ammoland.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Amazing.

@Admin: As a host of 3 separate and distinct groups, I still find it sometimes desirable to ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Who's your dentist?

Donald Trump shows an unparalleled bent for shameless self-promotion. At the same time, he shows ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I'd have to point out that every human has a streak & touch & tendency of those attributes you've mentioned. And a lot more. It's the way we as a species are wired. I think your generalizations are colored by your own streaks/tendencies/touches of. That's not a condemnation of your observations. It's simply my opinion.

Cross species extortion

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Having raised both species at one time or another, this is completely believable.

Roasted baby eggplant with za'atar! I'm serving these cold (why I made them ahead of time) with a ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

You've inspired me to include some freshly picked eggplant on the grill this evening with salmon. Thanks!!

Viva la revolución.

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

I toured the HUGE memorial and tomb of Che' outside Havana 3 years ago. Pretty much a Founding Father memorial there. Heavily guarded by a Cuban version of our "Old Guard". No talking! No pictures inside! Every country has it's own version of history and the myths of their Founding Fathers.

""In terms of scale, it's definitely comparable to the Syrian exodus and there's a chance the ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Just what we need. :-(

Anyone else notice how cool a cat's eyes really are? Look into a cat's eyes and you will notice that...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Don't stare too long into their eyes. That's how they steal your soul. ;-)

What is the most bogous religious reason you have been told to not buy products from a company? For ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I worked for P&G for several years. We used to laugh about that one. I'd tell folks that when I went to Corporate Headquarters for senior staff meetings, we'd start with a small animal sacrifice to Satan. ;-)

My daughter just sent these pictures to me... dressing her cat 🐈 for Halloween

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 2, 2018:

That's not a happy cat. :-)

IMAGINE - apologies to Lennon Imagine there's no levels; It isn't hard to do... Nothing to ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 2, 2018:

You win post of the day.

Here is a delicious new drink! Please try it!

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Hysterical.

Ugh. Every month I just fucking piss upwards of 400 bucks out the goddamn window and get less and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Ok, so... the complaint seems to be for "memory" & "Greeneyes" ... cost. Same for me. We all think we're paying "too much". For me, a reasonable price would be what I was paying pre-ACA. What would you folks consider a reasonable price?

Anyone else here concerned about how biometric gun lock technology could be abused or fail when ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

I insist my firearms be as technically simple (reliable) and accessible as possible. I'll pass on this nonsense.

I heard some folks on this site were "worried" about this group I started. Here's a meme for those ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Worried? Oh my. ;-)

The Bad and the Ugly

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Inherited; might be a few medical conditions that are genetic. Learned; intolerance of those who are not just like me.

Arctic’s strongest sea ice breaks up for first time on record | World news | The Guardian

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Meanwhile, out on the ice shelf:

Ugh. Every month I just fucking piss upwards of 400 bucks out the goddamn window and get less and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Yep. Since the ACA was enacted, our insurance costs doubled, we lost 1/3 of our doctors because they're "not in plan" and there are specialists such as dermatologists who simply refuse to take patients with insurance from an ACA participating insurance company. Government mandated and managed healthcare!!!!! Oh boy! ;-)

Just a thought about the government managing a health care system for the entire population:

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Yikes! I'm currently filling additional sandbags and stacking them around my defensive fighting position. This wasn't an attack on old Bernie. Simply indicating the debacle was manage by a Socialist. I'm also unclear as to why anyone would think a single provider of healthcare for all, managed by our government, would be different from the way the VA is run. I've heard far more bad things from vets about the VA than I have good things. As far as the Republicans not wanting to pay for it, well, I'm not sure about that. I do know that the ACA: drastically raised my insurance costs and eliminated my access to doctors I have a history of going to and trusting. And, I've yet to see an implementation of this concept work in any other country with as diverse and large a population as the USA. The European examples listed in responses here are failing due to the influx of people who do not contribute financially to the system. I'm not anti-single payor or universal health care. I just don't think there is a currently proposed model that will not implode.

I will not do this to my kitties, but it is hysterical!

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Linda made some "toddler" sized bibs yesterday for the grandson. We HAD to try them on the cats. Not well received.

Why the hell should I buy high-end cat food?

bigpawbullets comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Same at our house. Cats want the dogs food... dog wants tell cat food.

If I started an anti-Republican, non-Democratic group on here, would you join? ;)

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 31, 2018:

No

They just don't care.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 31, 2018:

That's excellent.

One of my most treasured possessions is my shadowbox. If you can, please share a photo of your ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I salute your adventure. Looks to have been quite a ride.

Wondering have any of you ever tried this?

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Wow. Interesting idea. Is that a cut rise or a plant?

Wondering have any of you ever tried this?

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 31, 2018:

Wow. Interesting idea. Is that a cut rise or a plant?

What's hidden under the Greenland ice sheet? | Kristin Poinar - TED [youtube.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Godzilla.

One of my favorites.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Accurate.

The US Department of Education reported "nearly 240 school shootings" for 2015-16. NPR investigated,...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Conspiracy?

The reality of health care in the USA:

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 30, 2018:

So, an uplifting medical story that just occurred. I got a "You've been selected for JURY DUTY" letter yesterday. Now, I can no longer hear well if there is the slightest amount of ambient noise around me. Us ex-military all have some hearing loss. Mine's about 45% and zero hearing for certain frequencies. So I called my GP this morning. Told him the situation. He's written the letter indicating I'm unfit for jury duty based on hearing loss. Linda is picking up said document on her way to the dentist. Score one for the patient.

Atheist Republic weighs in on US politics.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Propaganda.

When we picked up Domino he was a scraggly thing. I washed him up and took him to the vet. He's ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

You, are a good hooman.

I want the Box 😻😻😻

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

And the paper! The paper in the box!!!!!

Typical reaction from one of the liberal idiots. This is one of the more radical ones.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Just smile and vote in November.

I want the Box 😻😻😻

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Yep. A pipe cleaner or coffee bag twisty tie are the toys of choice for our two. And we're not permitted to throw out those Amazon.com boxes.

Anyone's cat/companion have a hard life before they met you? My Nala (pictured) was found in an ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Our two were acquired from SISCA. Brothers. Pretty skittish as kittens. But now they're fine.

Fanatics I need your help! My new rescue kitty Rigby is giving me trouble. His claws are insanely ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Hey. Are you using toe-nail clippers? That seems to be the best tool for this. For some reason, maybe less sensation in the guy's paw, they are much calmer than with scissors.

@Bigpawbullets and other skull crushers! Just because.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Fuck Charlie. Fuck Haji. Burn them all.

wHILE i WAS SWEATING OFF POUNDS CANNING PASTA SAUCE AND PIZZA SAUCEM ON TOP OF THE STOVE, i DECIDED ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

It looks like..... Poi!

Fanatics I need your help! My new rescue kitty Rigby is giving me trouble. His claws are insanely ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Right after they eat, and are falling into an Alex Trebec "Jeopardy" induced coma is when linda performs the manicure.

The need for religion, not God came up today. In the conversation, I brought up the fact that humans...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Ok... I've numerous rituals and superstitions. This is one my favorite uncle showed me. The "empty wine bottle" ritual: Upon finishing off a good bottle of vino, I take the bottle outside and let the last few drops drip onto the soil. It has to be dirt, not concrete. Natural rock is ok. I then say "thanks for this great bottle of wine, and thanks for...... <whatever comes to mind, different each time>". Basically sharing the bounty of the planet with the planet. I'm not thanking a diety as such. Just being grateful. Pretty silly, eh? ;-)

I am canning tomatoes, well tomosauce, salsa and Pizza sauce. Got four six boxes of huge tomatoes ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Those look great!

We have a little baby offender in our group, Someone that doesn't know or isn't smart enough to be a...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Super-Agnostic-Gardner came to our aid!!! Thanks Ken! :-)

Get ready for the "Democratic Socialists." "The reform package, pushed by DNC Chairman Tom Perez and...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 29, 2018:

Interesting. I suppose Bernie is happy.

I'm curious how many houseplants do you have in your home? I used to have 22 when I owned a home, ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Zero. Our two cats are "gardners". In the winter, I set up grow lights over the bathtub in one of our bathrooms and start plants in there for the spring planting.

Two psychologists have a surprising theory on how to get motivated

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 28, 2018:

So, I'm to take advice on a subject, topic, or activity that the "advisor" has failed at. Hmmmmm. ;-)

Employment

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Depends on the company culture. I've experienced both extremes. Best advice I ever got while in school about working was: "it's up to you to control your work environment."

Question of the day...would you rather watch a parade, or be IN a parade?

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Well, I've done both as a child and as an adult. My feeling now is to avoid anything with "parade" in the description.

A creative solution.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Ami! Are you cooking now??? ;-)

Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Ah, but you DID carry a gun for The Empire. And I salute you for that. Well done. Whether you like it or not, you're a card carrying, bona-fide member of The Gunfighter Nation. We comprise less than 3% of the population of this country. So, walk quietly, be respectful, but realize you've become one of us.

Another good meme that should be shared on the public threads on this site...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Seems pretty obvious.

This weekend I got to go to an actual range (my buddies nearby have quite a nice spread) finally got...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

My extended family is gun friendly. Venision, turkey, ducks, geese, wild pig, squirrel, rabbit, grouse, pheasant, etc..... we all love wild game. The clan Thanksgiving get-together is themed around the original food. And of course, shooting contests, knife and tomahawk throwing, archery... Great times.

I started an organization called GunSafetySociety.org. The mission of the organization is to develop...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

The NRA <gasp!> has all the literature, class materials, and certified by the NRA instructors lists by geographical area you'd need for any type of firearms instruction.

These are fried, sweet plantains. You have to wait until the plantain is very ripe, yellow with ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Those look yummy. How would you compare the flavor of these to sweet potatoe fries?

Glad to see there are so few people in this group.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Ah! A Limey here to stir things up!! ;-)

Anyone tried the overnight oats thing? I've heard a friend at the FM talk about it so decided to try...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 26, 2018:

My wife loves it. Uses it for a "work" lunch.

In my home state of Pennsylvania I personally know quite a few registered Democrats who voted for ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I find the levels of rage and "disdain" from both sides amazing. I've never seen our country so divided.

I never miss going to mass on a Sunday - in fact I really don't miss it at all!

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 25, 2018:

You're back!!

Grandchildren

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 25, 2018:

The first grandson arrived about 11 months ago. Linda traveled from Ohio to NZ at the daughter's request to be there for his birth. Amazing to see the metamorphosis into "Grandma".

I just realized "... is not an active member at this time" means I've been blocked. Lol, I ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Your beauty was too much for them. ;-)

Glad her idea backfired on her... [ammoland.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 24, 2018:

I hope that they fire her. What an idiot.

I'm working out the kinks in this recipe...I'm not going to post the full recipe until I do. But ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 24, 2018:

Sounds great!

No surprises there, the progressive Democrat agenda is screwed up. [thefederalist.com] I wish ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 23, 2018:

With some fire ants.

I hate that all these people nowadays are coddling there kids. I was able to load, unload and fire a...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 23, 2018:

The anti-gun / fear of guns thing is so foreign to me that it's like dealing with some weird aliens. I remember when I was 8 years old my grandmother yelling at my cousins and me as we raced out of the house to play in the woods; "You-all remember your rifles!" Snakes, feral dogs, etc.... And we were always accompanied by a pack of beagles.....

Remains of hybrid human girl with Neanderthal mother discovered in Siberian cave | The Independent

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

We had it done... both of us have 3.5 % Neanderthal DNA. Attributed to ancestral links to the Iberian peninsula which was the last stronghold of the Neanderthals in western Europe. The test results are fascinating in their detail.

Looks like this subject may change drastically in the very near future.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Agreed:

Happy hump day 😸😸😸

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Do cats care?

I did not know, did you?

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Interesting.... makes sense.

I have gooseberry plant seeds. Great for making Gooseberry pie or Jam.

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

How long did it take a bush to grow and bear fruit?

I got selected for Staff Sgt.! Yeah!

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Congrats!

[agnostic.com] I have started a new group for all gardeners The name is The Seed and Plant ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 21, 2018:

@kenriley nothing. searching on keywords doesn't bring up this new group. the link doesn't appear to work I'm trying this from a standard desktop computer.

I have noticed diminishing public interest in atheist groups and atheist events, and to be frank, it...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I think the lack of active Atheist groups simply reflects the trend of people to stop believing in any "religion". I know numerous people, in all adult age groups, who view any "belief/non-belief" philosophy as identical. Possibly a lack of interest in philosophy? Scientific methodology/thought winning out? Or just no longer important to people?

Republican Atheists welcomes Darrel Scott as a Correspondent representing the state of Texas. Glad ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 21, 2018:

@darrelscott is one of our staunch supporters for 2nd amendment and gun control protection.

Not sure how to handle this one.. [youtube.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Can't watch it.... "hate speech" terrorism.

Most interesting assignment? Most of my career was spent stateside, with six years in Germany. ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Army Security Agency (ASA). Was "recruited" into this group while in Vietnam.

Hey why did the Halloween watermelon get deleted I liked it

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Yeah.... I thought it was humerous.

Are you a dog person or a cat person? (I'm a cat person)

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 20, 2018:

We've both. I like the 'catitude' of our two the best.

Does anyone else remember manuals? Those handy little booklets that came with a new product. When...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 20, 2018:

We keep and file any and all owner's manuals.

An article in today's Guardian discusses the Socialistic uprising that is pushing the Democratic ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Well, that's a depressing read over morning coffee. And unfortunately, pretty accurate.

We delayed the start of the much anticipated (and hated) Cabbage Soup Diet until tomorrow <Cabbage ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Ok.... I've consumed 1 and 1/2 bottles of a good Zinfandel. Lots of dark Peruvian and Belgian chocolates, some reasonable cheeses and crackers. I believe I'm mentally prepared to face tomorrow. Cabbage soup and all the fruit I can eat. <no banannas though>. Water, unsweetened tea and cranberry juice to drink. I'll see you all "on the other side".

In Hell I'll Be In Good Company. Trust me; you'll love it. [youtube.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

see you there Ami!

when I switched from community to dating the 3 profile pictures on the top of my home screen has ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

You're bored with my picture? I'll change it.......... ;-)

Response to this article.. Scandinavian countries have actually gradually been moving towards more ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Interesting article. Having worked extensively in Holland, Switzerland, and Germany in the past; I've heard from both sides of the State/Socialist models citizens. Holland, while I was there from 1998 through 2006, was already starting to experience the stirrings of thoughts to move more towards capitalism. A good example was the BaaN Software company. Interestingly enough, to me at least, was the attitude of the Dutch professionals who spent time working and living in the USA. They were much more open and positive about private medical insurance and less government control of business.

Sooooo, one of my Facebook friends is complaining that she prayed before she started driving, and ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

God DAMN that irresponsible God!!!

Just when you thought the gun control crowd couldn't get any more lame... [americanlookout.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Well, now I really want one of these "water guns". ;-)

Actually I want to talk about what made me decide to do this. The last straw deal. An American ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 18, 2018:

Snopes indicates that on 16 August the decision was reversed. No deportation.

Man,, this shit's going to be a little too easy.. lmfao 😅😂😄

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 18, 2018:

I'm terrified! ;-)

Are atheists less educated than religious sects? Pew Research says those who claim no religion are ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Statistics tripe. My Agnostic wife has an MS in finance, an MBA, and is a CPA. I've BAs in pre-law, anthropology, geography, and an MS in clinical psychology. Plus, and engineering degree in computer science. We're both as "unenlightened" as everyone else. Give me a true definition of "intelligence" ;-)

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

My wife (we were married by a drunk judge in the back room of our favorite wine bistro) lived together for over a decade. We NEVER thought it was temporary. Marriage was decided on an evaluation of income tax return scenarios. My opinion: you're a couple or you're not. A marriage certificate is just a piece of paper.

My 2 sister kittens have come down with some sort of a cold, they sneeze n sneeze and its getting ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Best thing is to the vet.

One thing that I really think is wrong and may sound silly at first, is giving gov't agencies cool ...

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

So, it's an abreviation for who they are; "Immigration & Customs Enforcement". What would you call them?

Mysterious X-37B Military Space Plane Nears 1 Year in Orbit [space.com]

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

See, we've already got a "Space Force" ;-)

I'm an optimist, my husband is a pessimist. One day we were talking about this dynamic years ago....

bigpawbullets comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I thought you were divorced.