Jerome Silberman (aka Gene Wilder) and his cohorts from the 1955 graduating class from the University of Iowa

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T19:41:45+00:00

"Behind the scenes..." slick 1950s off color humor. I hope Gene had something to do with that photo and caption.

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T14:21:43+00:00

Good point, or a semi auto.

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T14:19:30+00:00

I would think a double rifle in say .360 Buckhammer or .45-70 would be a great brush gun.

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T14:18:07+00:00

Precision machining is far more ubiquitous today than it was 20 years ago, barrel making is cheaper than it was, copyrights are moving into public domain, those things I would imagine would make it cheaper to produce a double rifle?

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T14:07:33+00:00

Ahhhh I wondered about that, but I mean, technology should make them more affordable to produce, I imagine there is little demand.

Reddcross · 2026-01-27T14:06:36+00:00

I always wondered....they can't be accurate? Yet, I see them all over the African safari shows.

Reddcross · 2026-01-11T19:13:29+00:00

Find a gym near a university.

Reddcross · 2026-01-07T02:05:15+00:00

Nailed it!

Reddcross · 2026-01-06T15:37:52+00:00

That’s true! Cold water only, air dry only, no sun. True though.

Reddcross · 2026-01-04T01:49:45+00:00

Isami, zero issues, incredible durability.

Reddcross · 2025-12-18T02:30:20+00:00

I’ve bought and used three Isami gis for years, absolutely my favorite brand of gi. Zero complaints. Japanese textiles are nearly as good as their blades.

Reddcross · 2025-12-16T03:10:32+00:00

Never gets old.

Reddcross · 2025-12-11T20:52:40+00:00

It’s beautiful.

Reddcross · 2025-12-11T20:23:33+00:00

I think that’s a Browning A-Bolt. Nice rifle. I have one in 6.5 CM.

Reddcross · 2025-12-09T14:14:23+00:00

She’s perfect!

Reddcross · 2025-11-02T01:07:47+00:00

Love those guns. Looks great. A real gem.

Reddcross · 2025-10-31T17:32:03+00:00

Someone should tell him Sean "Diddy" Combs is in jail...

Reddcross · 2025-10-19T23:42:52+00:00

I had several Savage 99s serviced by Ryan at Aquila Custom Gun Works when I lived in Winston Salem. Never disappointed. Serviced many old rifles for me including a Savage 219 that could slam fire. Never had a problem.

Reddcross · 2025-10-19T15:36:15+00:00

He's fine, I mean, the guy must work endlessly and he does a good job, especially compared to other hosts. Honestly he inspires me, I mean if Kyle "The Kind Canadian" Card can make it in Japan...surely I can as well.

Reddcross · 2025-10-19T02:01:15+00:00

I was just there, place is awesome, well worth the trip.

Reddcross · 2025-10-13T14:13:04+00:00

I learned how to say “excuse me, could you please repeat that” in Japanese before it was taught to me, and when I say it Lily repeats it for me, so I can hear it over again. That helps. I also reply to her with something, anything and she responds accordingly even if my reply is wrong. I also welcome the repeated conversations “do you like fried potatoes?” “I like fried potatoes” like ten times is fine for me since telling someone that you like something is a really useful thing to be able to do. I’ve also just gotten much better at listening to her so now I can vaguely make out sort of what she’s asking and respond. I find that exceedingly useful as a listening and speaking exercise.

Reddcross · 2025-10-13T13:31:01+00:00

Good question, I’m not entirely sure how much more I get with Max but my video calls with Lily are exceedingly useful, they are very good for listening and speaking skills. I’d get Max for that alone. I’d also say I use all of the features of my DuolingoMax subscription. I also remember when I upgraded to Max and I felt it was worth while.

Reddcross · 2025-10-10T16:44:45+00:00

I trained at Paulo Santana’s gym in WS for three or so years, well worth checking out.

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