Posts by Goats_Hogs

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Don't know why you'd want a pic of my ugly mug but here ya' go...

Yeah, cut mine awhile back. It was already gray, so I hope they had good dye where I donated it! I went to Sturgis in 2004, and the only ones that had long hair like mine were the doctor's, lawyers, investment brokers, and the druggies and rif-raff. I didn't want associated with any of them, so I cut it like yours. Over the years, I have let it slip longer, just enough for a short ponytail if it's hot on a summer day. It always covers my shirt at the top.

When I was posting that, I wondered if you were military. Thank you for your service Sir! I look forward to meeting you at SSITS17.

@KYJoe57, assuming that the 57 is your age, the fact that you have a fast red SS, and you have your custom user title as "Tanker".... we must be either like souls or possibly related! I too am of that age, have the fast red SS, and many call me Tanker, since August 30, 2013 anyway. That was the day I T-Boned a one ton Chevy van that U-turned in front of me on my Harley. Hit him at 40-45 MPH. Had on a sleeveless T, jeans, boots, and no helmet. Flew over the driver's windshield pillar and out about 60 feet before returning to the pavement. Crushed my right foot at the arch (bent the frame on the Harley by the foot brake, and my foot was on said brake) and I have a class 3-4 separation in my right shoulder. Got the latter from twisting at the last second before impact to sacrifice my shoulder rather than my head. Tanker just kinda stuck since then.

No head injury.... But I'd never say I'm not brain damaged!

Happy Birthday Mitch! I also am looking forward to meeting you in Maggie Valley next month!

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Speaking of holsters... I'm looking to mount my Glock ~> any suggestions??

Erica, the way you worded that is begging @Tripod to reply....

I've been looking at these below. I love Alien Gear. I was thinking of the inside the waistband model, take off the belt clips, and attach it to the console or under steering column. Also like how you can adjust the retention, and the fact that you can change to a different carry with them for free (for life).

Concealed Carry Holsters | Concealment Holsters | Alien Gear Holsters

@Rob the Slob, those are some really nice rifles! I only have several .22's, my favorite of them is the Ruger 10-22. I have a Springfield .22 single shot that my great grandfather had and handed down to me when I was 14. As a kid I could hit pop bottle tops at 60 feet without a scope. I have the same Ruger 22-45 pistol except mine is blued. After that caliber, I jump up to 7.62x39.

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Friday, I came as close as you could come to a head on collision and a side swipe. Watched the car coming toward me on a 2 lane road less than 1/4 mile from my house. When it happened the individual was probably texting, he left the road twice, if I had hit the brakes it would have been head on. I floored it and he crossed behind me just barely missing side swipping me. I could not believe he missed me "BY INCHES" The grand and I were coming home from school. She just happened to be looking at what was happening also. You just never know when and what will happen. If he had both hands on the wheel he would have corrected on the first time he went off the road, one hand and over corrected.

I had very near the same thing happen to us yesterday. We were out for a couple hours late in the afternoon. We live only 8 miles from Ohio, and the roads are better there than my area of Indiana. We were driving down a winding two lane, and a Jeep Grand Cherokee came over a slight rise of a hill on a left hander (to me, right for him). He was looking down, and came left of center taking up about 1/2 our lane. There was a sharp drop off to my right, and tree line started only 5 feet or so off the road, so no where to go. I truly wondered if this was it.... then he looked up and corrected over to his lane. When we passed, he was still in my lane but only by about a foot and I was riding my right front tire hanging off the edge. That's much of the reason we ride the Slingshot so much more than the Harleys. I enjoy both, but I'm much more venerable on two wheels. It's getting to the place I have a difficult time really relaxing and enjoying a ride on the Harley, and it has little to do with my ability. Many distractions to other drivers, and inattentiveness on their behalf could easily be my demise.

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Damn. Condolences to the family. Hope the driver wasn't being stupid.

Same here. I'm much older than 21, and I still play and have fun (read as something possibly something "stupid"). Very sorry this happened....

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I'm going to the South Carolina Gun School based off of a recommendation from a local CCW instructor. Already have my Utah, just need this one to update everything.

I have my Utah also, and Indiana Lifetime. But SC doesn't recognize either of them. I would travel there more often if they would. I'm still hoping for a national permit. Yes, we have the 2nd amendment, but I'd sit thru yet another class and pay for a license to be able to legally carry about anywhere in the country without concern of breaking some law. I'm not the one that anyone needs to be worried about, unless they are there to inflict harm in some way.

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I was 19 when three men chased; then attacked me in lower Manhattan. I was beaten unconscious while they tore off my dress, fractured my ribs, and cracked my skull by my right eye (will leave out the rest as you get the idea).

Fast forward 20+ years... I've learned self-defense, weight trained, and have been carrying a gun ever since ~> IMHO: This "could have" gone down completely differently if I were armed that day. Not saying it would have... but I truly stood no chance against them (a gun levels that particular playing field).

Somehow, in my browsing the forum, I completely missed this post. I am truly sorry this happened to you, or anyone for that matter! I carry at all times, but I will say this.... even if I weren't and there were 3 of them, I'd have done my very best to stop them at all cost. I can't turn my back to this, even if the odds are overwhelming. Makes it much easier to have that level playing field by being armed at all times....

Sticking with the name of this thread...

If you're a guy and you take a shower with your clothes on, it shows you're crazy. Likewise, if you take a shower with your clothes off, it shows your nuts....

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hey @Goats_Hogs there is a bunch of us going down on Monday. Look at Painter's Posse thread. Would love to have you join the posse!!

I know about the ride down... thanks for the offer! I've thought about it, but that happened after I had made plans. I'm not a lover of the interstate roads unless that's the only option that's left. I may ride back with the bunch if you all leave on Sunday morning. Wanting to stay thru Saturday night, so my options are limited upon return to the interstate. My route down will go a different way. We will take a longer but more enjoyable route. US 127 thru most of Kentucky, then over to US 27 (actually only 7 blocks from where I live, but goes thru Cincinnati and Lexington and I want to avoid that) and down to Knoxville. We will ride the Dragon (US 129) into Robbinsville, NC. It's just over 500 miles of mostly 2 lanes seeing America along the way. We plan to stop at Topoco Lodge for dinner (supper around here). I have reservations at the Microtel at Robbinsville for one night, and will head on into MV early Tuesday morning. Thanks just the same!

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defense burly will let you know. We will make this a destination ride this summer. Bring some of my Indy SS rider friends as well

I'm on Indy SS on Facebook (I know, dirty word around here, FB I mean). I've not made it to any of the rides yet, just joined in the fall. I'm 15 miles north of Richmond, near the Ohio State line.

My plans are still to be in Maggie Valley on Tuesday. Can't wait to meet up with all y'alls.... (trying my best to speak the local lingo there....)

Welcome to the best Slingshot forum, from another Red Pearl owner! I'm on the other side of Indiana, but we could always meet up somewhere 1/2 way. Park County is on the Illinois line, and has winding roads and several covered bridges.....

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Probably nailed it pretty well. However, I believe if I took this test a week from now, I likely would come up with something else.

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@Goats_Hogs where exactly is the BBQ place and what is the name. I think this can become a destination stop

BTW, they are closed Sunday. Also, while they have the capability of smoking up to 700 pounds of meat at a time, they smoke it for 12 hours. Should they run out before their normal closing time (8pm) they close early. Normally it doesn't happen, but if they have a really busy day it can.

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@Goats_Hogs where exactly is the BBQ place and what is the name. I think this can become a destination stop

Rip's BBQ. If you come off I-70 or US-40, turn south on Indiana route 1. When you get to Connersville, Indiana 1 turns left. Do not turn, continue south on Grand. When you get to 5th street (after Fire Station on the right, but before CVS on the right) turn right. It's only about 1/2 block, on the right. Can't miss it. Let me know when you go if you have enough time prior... I'll try to meet up with you. I go to Connersville often, that's where the roads start to be fun... (read as twisty)

Not a pretty view like some, but the thread just says "On Location". Got out for a short 150 mile loop on Saturday, and stopped here for dinner. Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! It's about 40 miles from my house, and I will definitely be going back.... and often1

I lost all my grandparents that I was close to by the time I turned 20. My dad struggled with Parkinson's for the last 10 years of his life, although he had it longer than that. It got rough the last couple of years, and he passed on Feb 9th 2011. Mom's health wasn't good either, as she had open heart surgery in 1995, and had severe rheumatoid arthritis. She couldn't drive well at the time of dad's death, but by 2013 she gave it up entirely. We took her everywhere, all doctor's appts, all grocery and med runs. Eventually we just made the runs for her, and she rarely left the house. She kept getting worse, until in Feb 2016 she went into the hospital. She was either there or at rehab trying to get better to come home until she passed on May 1st 2016. I miss them both, but only how they were before their health failed. I wouldn't want either of them back if they had to deal with the suffering they were going thru.

I only tell you this so that you know where I'm coming from when I say this.... I know your pain. Death, while part of life, is difficult at best when it's someone you are really close to. Even though the pain is real, I tend to look at it as that I'm thankful for having been that close to someone in the first place. Many people are not like that, and haven't been close to anyone in their entire lives.