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05-24-2013, 12:05 AM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread The kid finally made it second Dan in The Bilge

T'ang Soo Do. Related, they split about 50 years ago IIRC, just after Ww2. Ours is a bit closer to Okinawan karate in terms of the forms with the...

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05-23-2013, 10:43 PM

coelacanth2 started a thread The kid finally made it second Dan in The Bilge

lhe took the test about 4 weeks ago, but failed the board break - a jump split kick breaking two chest high boards. He's never been a "jumpy" kid....

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05-23-2013, 09:56 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Do you wear a watch? in The Bilge

I tend to ruin watches at the shop, so I have a cheep Victorinox for work, a nice Swiss made but locally branded for better and a (splurge on a...

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05-23-2013, 05:22 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Dogless in The Bilge

Sorry to hear that Joseph. It's very tough, especially when you've had them that long. Sympathies to Renee also. My son's older critter is 8, at...

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05-20-2013, 10:00 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Joined a rifle and pistol club in The Bilge

As above, the Single Action Shooting Society. There are allowable firearms, mostly those of the mid to late 1800's, and the competitors are expected...

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05-19-2013, 11:48 PM

coelacanth2 started a thread Joined a rifle and pistol club in The Bilge

Nice range about 20 miles south of me. 75 bucks gets us essentially a family membership. Utility range with berms and holders at 100, 200, and 300...

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05-19-2013, 08:15 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread 2013 Victory Gardens in The Bilge

I retilled ours yesterday as it was _just_ dry enough in the morning and my son and I got in green beans, wax beans, cukes, and 3 half rows of corn...

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05-18-2013, 10:18 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Just saw a depressing weather report in The Bilge

I feel your pain. I'm probably just south of you, in Delaware, so we get what you do maybe a few hours different. Gotta admit I'm getting sick of...

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05-17-2013, 09:58 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread What to do when you're mad at your Maserati dealer in The Bilge

I can fix that!

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05-15-2013, 12:00 AM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Paleo Diet in The Bilge

If I could just get my wife to wear that fur bikini I bought her... I have plenty of wild meat ( harvested with my scary black guns). Problem is I...

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05-14-2013, 11:53 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Slow start to the garden... curst cold spring in The Bilge

Oh, and I want to take the Nutshell out for a sail and its been too chilly. Dunno like tippin over into below 60F water. I know, I know, I'm just a...

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05-14-2013, 11:51 PM

coelacanth2 started a thread Slow start to the garden... curst cold spring in The Bilge

Had it tilled up and ready to go in early March. Early peas and onions have been in a month and aren't doing much. Not so much the temps ( although...

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05-13-2013, 08:33 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Syed... in The Bilge

Indeed, I will be praying for a peaceful, orderly, and gracious transition, with smoother sailing and prosperity to follow. And further that you...

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05-12-2013, 11:31 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Ok, the admiral commanding the Stennis group was sent home well after Benghazi. I got that one wrong. OTOH, general Carter Ham got a force together,...

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05-12-2013, 11:00 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Not to be snarky to you Paul, gotta wonder why he was insolent, and what he said.

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05-12-2013, 10:44 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

How far out was that carrier group that night - the one where the admiral was relieved on short notice? This was t a drive by or a single bomb. It...

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05-10-2013, 05:36 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread another cool cafe racer in The Bilge

Buddy and I caféd an XS850 Midnight Special years back. Rear sets, low bars and a Dunstall Decibel 3/4 fairing. Looked kool, fast on the straights,...

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05-10-2013, 12:44 AM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Sorry I can't stay up later to play, kids - gotta drive the staff and meself up to the big city to get educated tomorrow. On the subject of lies,...

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05-09-2013, 11:52 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Irish debating skills, honed by lotsa late night discussions (beer fueled) of how many angels can dance on the head of a pin whilst attending a...

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05-09-2013, 11:26 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Well, yes I _am_ down in the basement shop doing some tidy-up, so I am living the life Troglodytic at the moment. Why are YOU on the Internet at this...

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05-09-2013, 11:07 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

'S all ok, though, because Benghazi was a long time ago and what does it really matter now? After all, death is a part of life. If this was...

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05-09-2013, 10:54 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread The coming horror of printed weapons in The Bilge

Oh BTW - googlesearch "AK47 shovel" just for grins and giggles. Done in Massachusetts, IIRC.

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05-09-2013, 09:53 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread What's the point of cicadas? in The Bilge

Mas I noted in another thread, my son's bearded dragon will be overjoyed. There's not a lot of facial expression on a reptile, but the body language...

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05-09-2013, 12:07 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Let's Make Biochar! in The Bilge

Will have to be next spring or autumn - May is here and there's a ban on burning until October. Although we've had _plenty_ of rain, thank you....

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05-08-2013, 11:39 PM

coelacanth2 replied to a thread Let's Make Biochar! in The Bilge

I've been doing mine a bit differently, more in line with my signature line below...:D. 1). Generate large compost heap. Approx VW beetle size is...

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