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csmkersh · 10-12-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by M118LR

Somehow I don't believe that I could rely on "Old Slab Sides" in a caliber less than .45ACP for personal protection. JMHO.

For years, the .38 Super was the caliber of choice for many a Texas Ranger in a 1911. We had bandidos, whiskey runners, damnyankees land grabbers operating in the Valley killing and stealing land from "meskins." Hell, it was a dangerous time for all from 1912-1925 whether you were a mere citizen or a lawman including the pinche rinches.

I noted that stand watie listed the .38S&W. Did that include the .38 Special? They aren't the same in my book.

WaltGraham · 10-12-2018, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecialEd

Did the Nighthawks ever come down your way? In the 80s probably.

Yep, the Nighthawks, NRBQ, Dave Matthews, Root Boy Slim, the Thunderbirds and a bunch of others that mostly played over the mountain in C'ville but would book gigs over in Harrisonburg because we were close.

I worked downtown on the weekends at one of the local watering holes where we got a mix of locals and JMU students.

Good times...

SpecialEd · 10-12-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WaltGraham

Yep, the Nighthawks, NRBQ, Dave Matthews, Root Boy Slim, the Thunderbirds and a bunch of others that mostly played over the mountain in C'ville but would book gigs over in Harrisonburg because we were close.

I worked downtown on the weekends at one of the local watering holes where we got a mix of locals and JMU students.

Good times...

The Thunderbirds would come to Newark, DE (home of the UofD) and play in an artsy fartsy movie theater. They would often do shows together with local "Two Chord George" Thorogood.

csmkersh · 10-12-2018, 09:51 AM

"Two Chord George" Thorogood? It takes at least 3 chords to properly play country music. Add in finger pickin' and your a star.

Snake45 · 10-12-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

"Two Chord George" Thorogood? It takes at least 3 chords to properly play country music. Add in finger pickin' and your a star.

Rock takes three chords and an attitude.

Country takes three chords and a tale of lust and/or sorrow.

SpecialEd · 10-12-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

"Two Chord George" Thorogood? It takes at least 3 chords to properly play country music. Add in finger pickin' and your a star.

Ole George was never mistaken for a virtuoso. What he lacked in talent he tried to make up for with enthusiasm.

Here's an old favorite some friends of mine actually had played at their wedding:

csmkersh · 10-12-2018, 02:40 PM

Doc Watson's Tennessee Stud. Good boot scootin' and beer drinking music.

Thanks, Ed.

SpecialEd · 10-12-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

Doc Watson's Tennessee Stud. Good boot scootin' and beer drinking music.

Thanks, Ed.

Actually Sam it was you posting Merle Travis that made me think of Doc Watson, so right back atcha!

stand watie · 10-12-2018, 06:24 PM

csmkersh,

Fwiw, the .38 SPL is LAWFUL in all of the Latin American nations (including Mexico) that allow civilians to own/bear handguns.
Other calibers are LAWFUL include the .357MAG, .38 Super, .38ACP, .41 Long Colt, .41 Magnum & the various .44 caliber handguns.

While it was (and still may be) used by various nations military forces, the .38 SPL is deemed to NOT be a "weapon of war" caliber. = Such "gun control restrictions" have NEVER made to sense to me. - I'm just "reporting" the facts.
(The .44 Magnum is MUCH more powerful than any conventional load in .45ACP.)

yours, sw

M118LR · 10-12-2018, 07:20 PM

The 40S&W & 10 mm are still not deemed to be "Weapons of War".

Diamondback · 10-12-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake45

Rock takes three chords and an attitude.

Country takes three chords and a tale of lust and/or sorrow.

What happens when you play a country song backward?

You get your dogs back, you get your kids back, you get your wife back, you get your house back and you get your truck back.

Diamondback · 10-12-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

For years, the .38 Super was the caliber of choice for many a Texas Ranger in a 1911. We had bandidos, whiskey runners, damnyankees land grabbers operating in the Valley killing and stealing land from "meskins." Hell, it was a dangerous time for all from 1912-1925 whether you were a mere citizen or a lawman including the pinche rinches.

I noted that stand watie listed the .38S&W. Did that include the .38 Special? They aren't the same in my book.

For good reason... IIRC .38 Super was the FN 5.7 loaded with the Good Stuff of its day, would happily punch through steel autobody and then just as happily continue to punch a hole through the scumbag inside.

stand watie · 10-12-2018, 08:48 PM

Diamondback,

And all this time I thought that playing a C&W song backwards was supposed to make your situation HAPPY??

yours, sw

csmkersh · 10-13-2018, 06:41 AM

stand watie:

Quote:

What happens when you play a country song backward?

You get your dogs back you get your truck back.

Better?

stand watie · 10-13-2018, 11:23 AM

csmkersh,

MUCH better. - CHUCKLE.
(I would PAY a significant amount of bucks to PREVENT my EX from coming back.)

yours, sw

Snake45 · 10-13-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stand watie

csmkersh,

MUCH better. - CHUCKLE.
(I would PAY a significant amount of bucks to PREVENT my EX from coming back.)

yours, sw

Reminds me of the old joke:

Why is divorce so expensive?

Because it's WORTH it.

stand watie · 10-13-2018, 01:12 PM

Snake45,

The divorce from my 1st wife cost me 60K & a "top of the line" NEW Oldsmobile 98 & it was CHEAP at 10X the price.
(Fwiw, my EX told the judge that heard the case that she "wanted a new car to leave forever". The judge was an old friend, who knew her WELL. - He looked over at me & asked, "Do you agree?? - I said, "YES, Your Honor." The Judge then said, "Divorce is granted.")

yours, sw

M118LR · 10-15-2018, 06:57 PM

Well, I made the mistake of agreeing with "Till death do us part" so I'm sticking with "It's cheaper to keep her"

10-13-2018, 01:12 PM	#57
stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	Snake45, The divorce from my 1st wife cost me 60K & a "top of the line" NEW Oldsmobile 98 & it was CHEAP at 10X the price. (Fwiw, my EX told the judge that heard the case that she "wanted a new car to leave forever". The judge was an old friend, who knew her WELL. - He looked over at me & asked, "Do you agree?? - I said, "YES, Your Honor." The Judge then said, "Divorce is granted.") yours, sw Last edited by stand watie; 10-13-2018 at 01:14 PM. Reason: addenda/clarity

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stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	csmkersh, Fwiw, the .38 SPL is LAWFUL in all of the Latin American nations (including Mexico) that allow civilians to own/bear handguns. Other calibers are LAWFUL include the .357MAG, .38 Super, .38ACP, .41 Long Colt, .41 Magnum & the various .44 caliber handguns. While it was (and still may be) used by various nations military forces, the .38 SPL is deemed to NOT be a "weapon of war" caliber. = Such "gun control restrictions" have NEVER made to sense to me. - I'm just "reporting" the facts. (The .44 Magnum is MUCH more powerful than any conventional load in .45ACP.) yours, sw

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stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	Diamondback, And all this time I thought that playing a C&W song backwards was supposed to make your situation HAPPY?? yours, sw

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stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	csmkersh, MUCH better. - CHUCKLE. (I would PAY a significant amount of bucks to PREVENT my EX from coming back.) yours, sw

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