The New Hobbit Hole

[NewCenturions]

Be tough, Smeagol. There are a lot of jerks out there. here's a little quote to cheer you up:

People are often unreasonable, illogical,
and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you
of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some
false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone
could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis,
it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

-Mother Teresa

[Sam Cree]

My nephew wants to start whitetail hunting, guess he'll get started with a firearm.

He's only 5'4', about 110 lbs. he thinks he needs a small rifle like a model 7, .243.

But I'm told, and think it's right, that he can shoot most any rifle. After all, he uses a Lightning for wingshooting.

Any thoughts?

I don't like hunting in the rain much either, at least if there's very much of it. Last time I did that I got an ear infection that had me down for better than 2 weeks.

[HairOfTheDog]

Good morning Sam...

John Farson posted a link over in the Yahoo HH to the Requiem music used in the Two Towers Trailer... I see you saw that already too. Cool music.

Do you suppose they just didn't have a working sound track yet to use for the Helm's Deep sequence or are they using that Requiem piece for real do you suppose? - Wouldn't that kill a nomination for Best Original Score? (the most important thing, I know)

Thanks John!

[Sam Cree]

"Yes, this idiot is a national figure in the "terrorist" movement. He knows so much, and he could teach me so much. That's what is frustrating."

Carton, what's the "terrorist" movement. I'm having trouble interpreting the above.

[carton253]

I guess you would. He is an expert in terrorists and counter terrorism. He is called upon by law officials to help them set up counter-terrorism squads in the police departments... he's worked at the UN, with the IDF (Israelie Defense Force), etc.

[carton253]

I guess you would... meaning I wasn't very clear. I made it seem like he was the local school terrorist. Sorry, if I wasn't clear in the above post.

[Overtaxed]

wimpycat's "Bless your heart" treatise:

He must resort to the Southern verbal nuke that has laid low many a victim, the devastating "Bless her heart."

I missed out on the "Bless Your Heart" thread you're talking about.

I do know one thing, though. If you hear anyone preface a remark by the phrase, "Bless her/(his) heart", get ready...the rest of the sentence is not going to be complimentary, nine times out of ten.

There are times when the "bless your heart" is sincere, but for the most part, it is the standard preface used when one wants to be critical and bitchy, while at the same time trying to appear charitable.

To whit:

(The catty remark:)
"Bless her heart, she just can't keep that weight off, can she?"

(The backhanded compliment)
"Bless his heart, he ain't got a lick of sense, but he works hard."

14 posted on 10/28/2002 3:22 PM EST by wimpycat

[Sam Cree]

Hi, Hair. I didn't go check it out yet, have a very busy day today.

I kind of hope they use original music...the FOTR soundtrack is about my favorite CD, after Hank Williams anyway (just kidding).

[g'nad]

He needs a rifle that "fits" him... Is he likely to grow much more?

.243 is a great cartridge, suitable for deer on the smaller side... it's lethal if you are careful about shot placement... the common mistake is to try and use a cannon to make up for poor shooting...

That said, I'd be more comfortable with a .270 for him... not to heavy, good recoil, and he can use it anywhere in the U.S. if he ever travels to hunt... if yer good with a .270, you can take big whitetails, mulies, even elk...

model 7 doesn't come in .270, it does come in .260 which is a fine cartridge too, but I'm not sure about availibity of ammo...if he's comfortable with a larger rifle, I really think a .270 gives more options down the road...

take the time to look at Sako and Tikka... little more pricey, but lots of options and reliable... you can get a good price on a used one... I got a custom Sako I call "Painless"...never missed with it... 7mm, the longest shot I've taken on a deer is approx 550m...dropped him in his tracks...

[Corin Stormhands]

So how does carton use "bless his heart" in this scenario?

Corin suggests: "Bless his heart. Diaper rash can be so irritating..."

g'nad, I think you and I need to take a road trip. Swing by here and we'll take care of the idjits in my office* then we'll head to Cinci and on out to the other Washington. (Maybe we'll stop in Minnesota and smack a few of the "mourners" around while we're at it...what a disgusting display)

*First email I read this a.m. I had sent a note to my supervisor and another co-worker saying "these two dates work for the Director, do they work for you". The response? "Did you check our schedules?" I THOUGHT THAT'S WHAT I WAS DOING....

[g'nad]

Has school changed that much?

It's "cool" to be ignant these days...

He may be an "expert", but that's no reason to be a jerk... yes, you need to toughen up, but he's outta line for ridiculin' you...

[g'nad]

gotta run folks... see yuh tomorrow...

[Corin Stormhands]

he's worked at the UN

Well, there's your first problem...

[Corin Stormhands]

Happy hunting...

Keep it secret. Keep it DRY...

[carton253]

I will toughen up!

[Sam Cree]

Won't grow anymore at 26. How's the .708?

See you tomorrow.

[Corin Stormhands]

Won't grow anymore at 26.

Well, I'm not necessarily taller, but I have "grown" since I was 26...

[carton253]

Thank you for making Smeagol feel better. I think this is what I should do. First, G'nad is right. I'm going to be for a long haul if I don't toughen up.

I'm not going to let them intimidate me, nor am I going to dumb down.

I'm going to participate (but not overly -- mostly so the classes aren't boring) and I'm going to do my best.

Thank you for your input. Smeagol is no longer sad. Any other advice will be appreciated.

[Corin Stormhands]

Smeagol is happy again. Smeagol doesn't need the precious. Smeagol will let Corin have the precious....Smeagol is getting very sleepy...

[RMDupree]

Good morning!!

Today is probably going to be very interesting since the adjustors for both State Farm and Total Claim Services are going to meet at my house to "discuss their disagreements" over the amount State Farm should pay to fix our kitchen. State Farm's adjustor is not happy. Bless his heart, it's a shame that adjustors are taught to have no sense of common decency.

I'll have to leave early to help my mom care for the kiddies while all this is going on. Or rather, get the kids out of there! :)

CARTON - Do not allow that professor to make you feel foolish by actually having some brains in your head. He obviously feels threatened by you and thus, has to try to make you look silly to make himself seem better. Next time, give him a big ol' grin and say something like, "I don't know what's funnier, the fact that I know what I'm talking about or the fact that you don't." Then, report him to the dean's office for improper behavior. You are paying for an education, so remember that HE works for YOU!

Anyway, I went through a lot of that kind of teasing in school myself. That's why I get so bothered by it.

OK, breakfast. Flapjacks with maple syrup, sausage patties, bacon strips and buttermilk biscuits. Ice cold milk and orange juice, as well as, some Cuban coffee. ENJOY!