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Re: The old gray tom, he ain't what he useta be

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22 November 2004, 17:21
claybuster
Re: The old gray tom, he ain't what he useta be
Good going 120!!!!!! Dan,,thanks for spreading the virtues of owning a pitch fork,,,it's a damn handy thing to own,,In fact,,is'nt that painting of maw and paw,,,with paw clutching the pitch fork 2nd to ma whistler in american folk art?,,,or is it the other way around KILL THEM ALL,,,,,,,Clay
23 November 2004, 01:26
N. S. Sherlock
Subtle point to note. When you place your tool rack next to the door make sure you have instant choice of boltgun, shotgun, #9 iron, #3 wood, speargun, bush axe, hay fork, muskrat spear, frog gig, keys to Catomatic and/or F-150, baseball bat, shoulder length welder's gloves, TL-29, stick charge, rock, 2 1/2 longspring, conibear, redhawk, blackhawk, DGR, dog whistle, hammer, etc. It may save your life.
23 November 2004, 02:36
DigitalDan
Ned, you was a Boy Scout once I'll bet!

Clay, it was that picture that inspired me to buy one. Couldn't live without it now. Just think of the consequences if I'd taken tongs last night instead of the old trusty.....


Dan

Pres., TYHC

www.AlwaysBe.prepared
23 November 2004, 18:52
claybuster
I have no use for tongs,let alone a couple pairs of channellock brand of channel locks,,,,nothing else really compares,imho.If I can'nt spoik it,,,I'll scrape it with the splatula,,Match the tool to the job!!!!! www.mastertheflip.com Clay
24 November 2004, 08:07
CDH
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Speaking of charges, I just faced one down with a pitchfork.



Gee Dan, I didn't know you were quite the adrenaline junky!?!? A pitchfork??? Don't you know the dispersion between impact points on that weapon is WAY too large to be a reliable fight stopper, especially at long range! I mean, those tines are what, 2" apart? Most feral felines and rats (possoms included) have a kill zone much smaller than that. I know, if you get lucky, with good followthrough you will immobilize said demon for a finishing shot, but can you afford to take the chance? What does Mrs. Dan think about you taking that kind of risk?

Now if you are serious, you get the 'ol 5 prong flounder gig for a backup. 1" between holes, reliably day in and day out. Quarter bore too...nothing like 5x, .25" holes evenly spaced 1" apart to being that charge to a sudden and satisfying end.

Good luck, and watch your back out there!

www.flatfish.flatcrats.whatever
24 November 2004, 11:00
DigitalDan
ssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh. Mrs. Dan is out of town, I was on my own.

Dan

Pres., TYHC

www.GigsBe.Good