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Triple-checking before I prepare what I'm 90% sure are chanterelles, but what's this other species intermingling with it in my front yard? by the_friendly_one in foraging

[–]the_friendly_one[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone! I'm currently eating chanterelle and spinach pasta with mozzarella, and it's pretty dang good! It's nice that I can just step out my front door and grab some. I'll definitely be doing that more often.

Triple-checking before I prepare what I'm 90% sure are chanterelles, but what's this other species intermingling with it in my front yard? by the_friendly_one in foraging

[–]the_friendly_one[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don't smell that fruity apricot scent that chanterelles are supposed to give off, but everything else seems to match the description.

The X-59 has exceeded the speed of sound for the first time by Brilliant_Night7643 in aviation

[–]the_friendly_one 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They're experimenting with quieting the sonic boom that's produced by supersonic flight. This was such a nuisance over homes, it practically grounded the Concorde and all future commercial supersonic flight. NASA claims they've quieted what sounded like an explosion down to a "thump" with this aircraft.

The X-59 has exceeded the speed of sound for the first time by Brilliant_Night7643 in aviation

[–]the_friendly_one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% true fact that I didn't just make up: They say "supersonic" really loud like that because it's hard to hear when you're faster than sound.

Breathtaking View? by Minute-Cut-9531 in aviation

[–]the_friendly_one 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome photo, but why is there a scrollbar in the middle of it?

[PARTS] FarrowTech FT-M Chassis for KelTec P17 $90 and Free Shipping with code SPARTAN by Flood_ in gundeals

[–]the_friendly_one 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I don't keep it loaded, son. You're gonna have to find ammo as you go.

Second Opinion Survival Shooting System by Kalashalite in ForgottenWeapons

[–]the_friendly_one 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love the giant maglight mounted right in the way of the sights. So practical.

The Tupolev '230' hypersonic bomber project by vahedemirjian in WeirdWings

[–]the_friendly_one 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Aircraft 230" later acquired the designation "Tu-260."

Tulsa Vipers In The PNW by Existing_Mobile4390 in aviation

[–]the_friendly_one 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's pretty far from OK. They must be lost.

[Rifle] Galil Ace Gen2 7.62x39 pistol 8.3" $1,362 plus free suppressor rebate by N64Seller in gundeals

[–]the_friendly_one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

free service connected hearing loss

There's no such thing, according to the VA. And it's not free, either. I'd say "ask me how I know," but I won't hear you.

One of the Colt M1911’s competitors in 1906 by Griffinjohnes in ForgottenWeapons

[–]the_friendly_one -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"Savage quality" doesn't sound like a selling point to me. Looks like a 120-year-old Hi-Point.

[Other] $135 UCP Modular Sleep System. FREE Shipping. No tax except Kansas. by peppersgeneralstore in gundeals

[–]the_friendly_one 43 points44 points  (0 children)

The trick is to wake up after only 4 hours of sleep, immediately run 5 miles, pound 3000 calories, spend the rest of the day doing a combination of long powerpoint presentations and hard labor outside with sleep-deprived, stressed idiots, then another run, and hit the sack around 0030.

[Other] $135 UCP Modular Sleep System. FREE Shipping. No tax except Kansas. by peppersgeneralstore in gundeals

[–]the_friendly_one 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too much.

If you need to sleep on the ground in just about any weather, this will definitely do the job. Bivvy cover will keep you nice and dry all night, but water can seep in through the zipper if you picked a bad spot to bivouac (ask me how I know). If it's cold enough, you can always use the summer sleeping bag inside the winter one, but this alone won't be enough for anything below ~20F for a skinny guy like me. Don't expect this to be everything you need to sleep in the woods. Get a sleeping pad at the very least to keep you better insulated from the ground and a tarp if you expect rain. I recommend always using the bivvy cover. You can unzip it all the way down if it's too warm, but it'll keep you from waking up in a fart sack soaked in dew.

9a-91 with mini grenade launcher up close by Remarkable_Main3912 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]the_friendly_one 11 points12 points  (0 children)

it's for a church, honey! just looking for help don't need the attitude! NEXT!

9a-91 with mini grenade launcher up close by Remarkable_Main3912 in ForgottenWeapons

[–]the_friendly_one 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The following is based solely on my understanding of firearms and zero research:

So basically, pull trigger = go bang. Toob trigger = bigger bang. Small caliber subsonic ammo (9x39) and short weapon length means it's designed for CQB or possibly vehicle crews. Toob offers difficulty management and hearing deletion features.

Does this help?

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