Good morning!!!!

[wngsprd]

Totally off subject here ---- where is a good place to get ammunition. The local shops here have no .380 ACP rounds except for reloads. I did a google search, but 3/4 of the sites have so much BS on them, I just move on....

Any good recommendations? --- where you have actually purchased from?

Like Buppies said, MidwayUSA usually had a good selection, fast processing, and occasional sales/free shipping, and good folks altogether. I have purchased many things from them, but not ammo...I get that locally. It looks like they have many choices for .380. Good luck!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 77F @ 4:15AM. Sunny. High 106F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
No relief from the 100F+ temps in the 10-day.

Once in a while I'll notice a brief pause in fetching a web page, but video streaming has been flawless with the Starlink setup. Hope it stays that way, as there are a large number complaining that their service has slowed way down in recent weeks.

I've heard ammoseek.com works well, Ted, but haven't used it myself.

The pressure switch is acting up on the well pump again, so I got another one on order, together with a replacement pipe nipple in bronze, and a new pressure gauge. The galvanized pipe it's mounted on now gets rusty inside, and the flakes screw up the switch. The gauge isn't reading at all, so it's probably plugged up, too. Amazon to the rescue.

Retorqued the head that had to come off for the last repair on the touring bike, and didn't have to readjust the valves. Peace of mind. Transferred gas out of the zebra and had some left over, which reminds me to get a start on a larger tank for the touring bike. Gonna get some temperature relief on the coast this weekend, and will get to see how the full fairing does in the heat.

Hump Day already...

 

[wngsprd]

After lunch went to BJ’s with my wife. After discovering that they apparently discontinued Coke products, specifically Diet Coke, we decided that we are going to give Costco a try, BJ’s selection seems to be slipping. What are your thoughts about the comparison?

We've been members of BJs, Sam's and Costco over the years, but stuck with Costco (Price Club) since 1986. All are similar, but Costco has been the best for the things we buy. Easy returns, which suits my wife's needs, and good store-branded items. We haven't seen the issues that RNG mentioned for what we buy at the Costco stores we use, but they have a couple of different store layouts, and do vary inventory a bit by what seems like demographics. Hope you find a store you like.

 

[daugen]

Ted: I had to look up what UMC meant, high spec or match grade ammo I guess.

380 Ammo for Sale - Buy Bulk 380 ACP Ammo Today! | MidwayUSA

MidwayUSA carries a full line of 380 ACP from all the major brands.

www.midwayusa.com

For nearly 140 years, the Union Metallic Cartridge Company name has been synonymous with some of the finest ammunition made in the United States. Since its beginning in 1867, UMC has blazed a trail of innovation in cartridge-making excellence that continues to this day.

 

[wngsprd]

72 and sunny, going to 94...creeping up to almost Don territory by the weekend.

RNG, hope you get that pressure switch repaired. Do you have a pressure tank, too...that was the problem for us a while back.

Speaking of plumbing, I repaired the leak under the sink yesterday. I so rarely have to sweat copper pipe, that I feel like I am starting all over again each time...I went ahead and replaced the shut off valve while replacing the elbow, and didn't burn the house down while running the MAP gas under the sink for the final connection. I already had everything but the elbow, so it was about a $2 repair...but when I went under the house to shut off the water, found a different leak.

Buppies, my wife is doing much better, still on the meds, though. Thanks for asking. How's your wife doing?

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 75 going to 95, sunny, seems a bit warm.
Need to take the trimmer for a walk this afternoon, that should be enough in this heat to wear me out.

Used the grill on some steaks yesterday, potatoes, onions and broccoli roasted.


Next off to Lake Como. Start of the car trip, car picked up in Venice and 3.5 hour drive to Mennagio:

Ferries to move around the lake.

Hotel Lobby

Belaggio

From our hotel balcony

 

[NHBX]

72° now dew point 67° High’s mid 90’s today. Hazy, hot and humid summer weather rest of the week.

Wind was steady @ 10+ mph yesterday so took the trimmer for a short walk then retreated to ac.

Drew- I have good luck with melon rind’s in trap (two “relocated” last week). To many houses to close now to randomly shoot at critters. Good luck with critter removal at cemetery they are destructive little buggers.

Not sure what today will bring, maybe a little more trimming.

Enjoy your day everyone

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 77˚F heading to 104˚ no clouds.

I need to head to the garden this morning and putter around on the tractor, always compost to work and weed buckets to haul.
I also check the drip irrigation - without it my garden would be toast in two days. I'm dripping twice a day for twenty minutes.

This afternoon will be reserved for cooking for our evening neighborhoods FIRST WFPB potluck - in the cool A/C activities building. Hope to get some good pics of the variety of foods.

 

[daugen]

curious question...do we allow China to sell ammo in the US? Some of the brands listed are way cheaper than others.

Dennis, here's what it looks like. After you put yours in, I could use a little coaching. I don't fool around with high voltage.
This looks like an inductance sensor of some sort, just wrap it around the right incoming main wire?

 

[daugen]

Drew- I have good luck with melon rind’s in trap (two “relocated” last week). To many houses to close now to randomly shoot at critters. Good luck with critter removal at cemetery they are destructive little buggers.

I passed this along to our caretaker. Told him to go treat himself to a watermelon on the house.
Thanks. probably the stinkier the better, aromatic sweet melon,
come here groundhog
you know this is delicious
and aren't you ready for a long vacation?

something tells me RS doesn't ask so nicely.