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Posted on 01/16/2006 6:56:15 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
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I just had my shower and am a little hesitant to wade into the sewer.
Well said, Winmag. Any brand names/models you'd recommend?
Evening - we have traveled with our cats quite a bit; two cats - two carriers, long as they faced each other, the old one was content. Later trips, we left the carriers open, they would look around awhile, use the litter box, but mostly stayed in 'their space' the carriers. Years back we traveled with one, he had the run of the car and only misbehaved once.
AAA also offers discounts on most motels, if you show them the card when you arrive. I think the AAA website also creates a travel map for you, if you give them the departure and arrival points.
The very best thing to do is to go to the AAA travel office and have them do the map right there.
They highlight the route and mark off possible stopping points, including the hotels of your choice. They even let you know if you'd end up saving more go with a better place since the AAA discount brings down the price.
It's nice to have!
Hm...they'll print it out for you and everything?
That could be worth doing. I've never been to one of their offices, but they do have one in town.
Oh definitely. They're very helpful!
You are paying for it, so take advantage of what's offered.
Colombia Gorge....mmmmmmmm......cherries....
It's not an idea I woulda thought of - thanks for the suggestion! I think I'll do that.
Evening, all. What'd I miss today?
~sip~
So, what's up?
WOO HOO!
back later with spoilers...
My dad does that every time he takes a road trip. Very much looking into.
When I drove here from MN, I picked up one of the Super 8 motel directories on my way out of town, and made a list of possible stopping points for each day. Then I just played it by ear each day, and stopped whenever I figured I was too tired to make it to the next 'checkpoint'.
*2J shimmy*
Got the TV on now.
I just love AAA. Can't live without 'em.
Mostly a lot of me dominating the coversation...
...And some weirdness from Jen and Talon regarding strip Monopoly...dunno *where* that came from...
Eotech and Aimpoint are used a lot by the military. They're pricey, but must have something going for them. Other than that, any good name brand, with the understanding that you'll be paying $100+ for one. Beware of $19 Russian red-dot sights.
Most red-dot sights are 1x scopes with a half-silvered mirror in place of the standard reticle. This is where the dot is projected. The sights are short, because no magnification is required. But the fatter the tube, the bigger the viewing angle. Also, these sights have very long eye relief, so forward mounting is practical.
The Eotech (and a few Russian rifoffs) has no optical tube. It just has a square piece of glass (with metal rollcage) sticking up from the sight body. A hologram of a reticle is projected onto it, and from there, into your eye. It's more expensive, but has the advantage of an extremely wide angle of view. It also has a long eye relief.
Your best starting point is your local well-equipped gun shop, or online at Cabella's or Brownell's.
My membership runs out in a few months, but I think I'll be renewing. Worth it just for the peace of mind. And considering my vehicle is just getting older...well, ya never know what could happen.
I've been a member for 13 years and it has paid for itself every year. :-D
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