https://www.alpharomeo15.org/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:49:37 +0000 MyBB https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-The-newest-American Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:08:50 +0000 srjdsmith]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-The-newest-American


…it only took 41 years!

Two of my kids were there (the eldest is in Tucson)]]>


…it only took 41 years!

Two of my kids were there (the eldest is in Tucson)]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Oh-Canada%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:58:28 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Oh-Canada%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6
In Toronto, very rude assholes when they find out we are American & the wife was actually verbally attacked for marrying a American and so on so forth 

It’s filthy, druggies, trash, just looks like a inner city garbage dump 

The further west we went, the nicer and polite people were as well as cleaner 

In Saskatchewan now…..people have been nice and friendly

The news is constantly saying how Trump’s tariffs are attacking Canada. How trust with the states has been violated and will take decades to repair if ever 

How tariffs are paid by the American & not Canada & in 5 years this will be proven to be a boom as Canada is buying Canadian and building Canada instead of importing from the states 

It’s like Trump is a Canadian politician as wound up Canada is….the PM ran on a anti Trump platform and he lies to the people so he looks good Doug Ford is constantly attacking the states and Trump turn off the electricity to the states, see how Trump likes that 

Stop selling Canadian oil to the states, they will run out of oil then and on and on 

Gas was $1.85/9 a liter out east & we paid $163/9 liter today 

I was told they pay .50 cents per liter federal tax, then .17 cents a liter provincial tax & then you have local taxes of a few cents 

Canadians we have talked to don’t understand how little Americans care about Canada as it’s nothing down south like it is up here 

Oh and some bridge opening really has Canadians would up as Trump…but I don’t remember what and why 

I’ve never seen such a huge rift between Canada and the states it’s all I see on the news, tons of anti American propaganda and down right lies constantly repeating over and over 

Carney will save Canada & when I show this, I get called a liar 

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In Toronto, very rude assholes when they find out we are American & the wife was actually verbally attacked for marrying a American and so on so forth 

It’s filthy, druggies, trash, just looks like a inner city garbage dump 

The further west we went, the nicer and polite people were as well as cleaner 

In Saskatchewan now…..people have been nice and friendly

The news is constantly saying how Trump’s tariffs are attacking Canada. How trust with the states has been violated and will take decades to repair if ever 

How tariffs are paid by the American & not Canada & in 5 years this will be proven to be a boom as Canada is buying Canadian and building Canada instead of importing from the states 

It’s like Trump is a Canadian politician as wound up Canada is….the PM ran on a anti Trump platform and he lies to the people so he looks good Doug Ford is constantly attacking the states and Trump turn off the electricity to the states, see how Trump likes that 

Stop selling Canadian oil to the states, they will run out of oil then and on and on 

Gas was $1.85/9 a liter out east & we paid $163/9 liter today 

I was told they pay .50 cents per liter federal tax, then .17 cents a liter provincial tax & then you have local taxes of a few cents 

Canadians we have talked to don’t understand how little Americans care about Canada as it’s nothing down south like it is up here 

Oh and some bridge opening really has Canadians would up as Trump…but I don’t remember what and why 

I’ve never seen such a huge rift between Canada and the states it’s all I see on the news, tons of anti American propaganda and down right lies constantly repeating over and over 

Carney will save Canada & when I show this, I get called a liar 

]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Death-in-the-Family Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:33:01 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Death-in-the-Family
He had some kind of deteriorating nerve condition along the lines of ALS in humans 

Sine then he bonded with the wife who took over feeding him & the daughter as she spoiled him rotten 

Got to the point he could not walk 20 feet & was stumbling and falling 

The Vet came to the house….he was laying in his favourite spot with his head on the daughters lap…..she had just fed him his favourite people food McDonald’s hamburger & chicken nuggets 

He passed peacefully and hopefully at rest now 

This is the hardest part of owing pets, they trust and love you unconditionally &]]>
He had some kind of deteriorating nerve condition along the lines of ALS in humans 

Sine then he bonded with the wife who took over feeding him & the daughter as she spoiled him rotten 

Got to the point he could not walk 20 feet & was stumbling and falling 

The Vet came to the house….he was laying in his favourite spot with his head on the daughters lap…..she had just fed him his favourite people food McDonald’s hamburger & chicken nuggets 

He passed peacefully and hopefully at rest now 

This is the hardest part of owing pets, they trust and love you unconditionally &]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Joined-a-Range%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:24:38 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Joined-a-Range%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6
2-100 yard ranges, 2-50 yard ranges and 2-25 yard ranges 

Plus steel bobber range for handguns with tangible ammo, a simulation range with over 2k different scenarios or different scenes, any handgun with your own ammo or a specialty gun that only makes noise and recoils like the real deal 

You birth month you get 25rd of 45/70 and a gargling gun…monthly free rentals of house guns, some full auto (house ammo only) 

You can book lanes on line, any open range

Membership was 50% off, so it’s $200 a year, $45 a month, 12 free guest passes & then only $10 a pass as many as I want 

A huge gunshop, in house gunsmith, training classes monthly as well as matches & all kinds of crap 

Hopefully my goal is shooting once or twice a week. Both rifles/shotguns & handguns 

Talked a brother from another mother into joining also….as his wife wants to do more shooting & loves the climate controlled range vs the 100* it was today 

Now to inventory 9mm & 45 ACP and go from there]]>
2-100 yard ranges, 2-50 yard ranges and 2-25 yard ranges 

Plus steel bobber range for handguns with tangible ammo, a simulation range with over 2k different scenarios or different scenes, any handgun with your own ammo or a specialty gun that only makes noise and recoils like the real deal 

You birth month you get 25rd of 45/70 and a gargling gun…monthly free rentals of house guns, some full auto (house ammo only) 

You can book lanes on line, any open range

Membership was 50% off, so it’s $200 a year, $45 a month, 12 free guest passes & then only $10 a pass as many as I want 

A huge gunshop, in house gunsmith, training classes monthly as well as matches & all kinds of crap 

Hopefully my goal is shooting once or twice a week. Both rifles/shotguns & handguns 

Talked a brother from another mother into joining also….as his wife wants to do more shooting & loves the climate controlled range vs the 100* it was today 

Now to inventory 9mm & 45 ACP and go from there]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Seems-I-Am-Alive Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:28:27 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Seems-I-Am-Alive
It’s thought agent orange dioxins had a large part to play 

Boiled salmon with pinapple chutney 



Green chili covered burrito, no taters



Scar……

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It’s thought agent orange dioxins had a large part to play 

Boiled salmon with pinapple chutney 



Green chili covered burrito, no taters



Scar……

]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-It-s-a-sickness Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:46:15 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-It-s-a-sickness Brought a couple hedge trimmers back to life and I couldn't help but notice.... something to sharpen! The boss says sharpening them is a very specialized thing. Perfect! I'm really wanting to perfect that skill, I'll start with one from the boneyard but I'm sure I can do a good job on them.
I can't help myself, I like sharp tools. Heck, I even sharpen my shovels.]]> Brought a couple hedge trimmers back to life and I couldn't help but notice.... something to sharpen! The boss says sharpening them is a very specialized thing. Perfect! I'm really wanting to perfect that skill, I'll start with one from the boneyard but I'm sure I can do a good job on them.
I can't help myself, I like sharp tools. Heck, I even sharpen my shovels.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Paging-Rampy Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:26:35 +0000 Towtruck]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Paging-Rampy
My boss and I will each be in our own trucks hauling some sort of specialty items. I am not one to travel far and only agreed to go on this trip to help him out.....anyway, if you are nearby let me know.

We are loading in Folsom, Ca.  Monday morning. 

How is that drive across all that area...boring or decent?]]>
My boss and I will each be in our own trucks hauling some sort of specialty items. I am not one to travel far and only agreed to go on this trip to help him out.....anyway, if you are nearby let me know.

We are loading in Folsom, Ca.  Monday morning. 

How is that drive across all that area...boring or decent?]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Back-in-The-Saddle-Again Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:14:34 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Back-in-The-Saddle-Again
Spend almost a hour a week in the gym on the county fire department and after that….nope, not been in a gym since 2005 😬😬😬😬😬

In the rehab hospital I did enjoy the recumbent bike and resistance machine and drove the physical therapists crazy pushing so hard but never followed up with it 

Now I’m planning on starting out 3 days a week for 30 mins and working up to 1 hour and who knows from there 

Will be strange going on base to the gym as it’s full of military so we shall see if we stay on base or find a gym off base. On base is “free” just not sure what all they have as far as resistance machines so we shall see……

Trying the muscle supplements thing to help with building muscle since us old folks loose muscle mass and struggle to maintain & build it 

Protein 1-2 hours before going, hydration during (salts & minerals) & specially formulated recovery/repair muscle post workout and then a “snack” or meal replacement protein bar. Everything is low/zero carbs & zero sugars ]]>
Spend almost a hour a week in the gym on the county fire department and after that….nope, not been in a gym since 2005 😬😬😬😬😬

In the rehab hospital I did enjoy the recumbent bike and resistance machine and drove the physical therapists crazy pushing so hard but never followed up with it 

Now I’m planning on starting out 3 days a week for 30 mins and working up to 1 hour and who knows from there 

Will be strange going on base to the gym as it’s full of military so we shall see if we stay on base or find a gym off base. On base is “free” just not sure what all they have as far as resistance machines so we shall see……

Trying the muscle supplements thing to help with building muscle since us old folks loose muscle mass and struggle to maintain & build it 

Protein 1-2 hours before going, hydration during (salts & minerals) & specially formulated recovery/repair muscle post workout and then a “snack” or meal replacement protein bar. Everything is low/zero carbs & zero sugars ]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-School%E2%80%99s-out%E2%80%A6 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:50:50 +0000 srjdsmith]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-School%E2%80%99s-out%E2%80%A6

Well, so. Today was the last day with students. I have to go Monday and close up my classroom. After 26 years of teaching, retirement drifts in pretty softly. Every year summer vacation ends the school year, but I guess I won’t really feel ‘retired’ until I don’t go back in August.

But, on paper, it’s official. Your boy is retired (…from 6th grade social studies. I’ll keep teaching college as an adjunct faculty).

I think I’ll hit the range on Tuesday.]]>

Well, so. Today was the last day with students. I have to go Monday and close up my classroom. After 26 years of teaching, retirement drifts in pretty softly. Every year summer vacation ends the school year, but I guess I won’t really feel ‘retired’ until I don’t go back in August.

But, on paper, it’s official. Your boy is retired (…from 6th grade social studies. I’ll keep teaching college as an adjunct faculty).

I think I’ll hit the range on Tuesday.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-AK47 Sun, 17 May 2026 13:59:33 +0000 olfart]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-AK47 ]]> ]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-My-daily-affirmation Sat, 16 May 2026 13:20:17 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-My-daily-affirmation ]]> ]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-4473-Changes%E2%80%A6-Mail-Order-Guns Thu, 14 May 2026 03:45:22 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-4473-Changes%E2%80%A6-Mail-Order-Guns

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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Here-s-a-strange-one Mon, 11 May 2026 01:42:30 +0000 Towtruck]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Here-s-a-strange-one As soon as we were done breaking down the crane and loading the counter weights on my truck I headed for the yard. Once off work I drove myself to the ER, something I have never done, it hurt that bad. 

History on my shoulders....I have had impingements in both shoulders for 30 years, physical damage and arthritis.The right one has stabilized the left one has always hurt me especially at night as no position is comfortable to sleep in. Getting out of bed I have to roll out and not push with my arms. Been doing it for years that way. I also take Motrin every now and then for knee pain so I can sleep better and it never helps the shoulder. 30 years of pain in the shoulder when I sleep. 

X-rays showed no skeletal damage and the Dr. figured I tore a muscle off someplace. They gave me a shot in the arm for pain and a patch on the shoulder and sent me home with instructions to get with an orthopedic Dr for an MRI. I have an appointment on the 18th. 

I get home and the pain shot was to wear off by 9 pm and I was to take Motrin from there. The pain level was still at a 9. I took my Motrin and went to bed. I laid down and within minutes the pain was gone, 100% gone. I fell asleep and woke up needing to pee. I got out of bed and had zero pain in my shoulder. I had full range of motion and no pain, not even a little bit. I sat in my recliner and the pain slowly came back. I started taking my Motrin every six hours for the pain throughout the day Thursday. 

Thursday night I slept like a baby again, no pain, used my arm to get out of bed and full range of motion. Friday I had the pain come back once up and moving around. pain level of about 8 all day. Friday night I went to bed and again no pain. I went to the dentist on Friday and was in pain sitting in the chair and once they laid me back the pain was gone. Saturday the pain during the day slacked off a bit and I skipped my last dose of Motrin at night and went to bed. Again waking on Sunday with zero pain and sleeping the best I have in decades. Today, Sunday, I decided not to take any Motrin. My pain level has been a steady 7 all day with a little stiffness after doing mild chores using the arm. 

Something is definitely wrong in my shoulder but it is getting better each day......but what is up with the zero pain and full range of motion when laying down? I have  not felt this good sleeping in 30 years and yet I'm nursing the shoulder during the day trying not to hurt it more.....insane!!!]]> As soon as we were done breaking down the crane and loading the counter weights on my truck I headed for the yard. Once off work I drove myself to the ER, something I have never done, it hurt that bad. 

History on my shoulders....I have had impingements in both shoulders for 30 years, physical damage and arthritis.The right one has stabilized the left one has always hurt me especially at night as no position is comfortable to sleep in. Getting out of bed I have to roll out and not push with my arms. Been doing it for years that way. I also take Motrin every now and then for knee pain so I can sleep better and it never helps the shoulder. 30 years of pain in the shoulder when I sleep. 

X-rays showed no skeletal damage and the Dr. figured I tore a muscle off someplace. They gave me a shot in the arm for pain and a patch on the shoulder and sent me home with instructions to get with an orthopedic Dr for an MRI. I have an appointment on the 18th. 

I get home and the pain shot was to wear off by 9 pm and I was to take Motrin from there. The pain level was still at a 9. I took my Motrin and went to bed. I laid down and within minutes the pain was gone, 100% gone. I fell asleep and woke up needing to pee. I got out of bed and had zero pain in my shoulder. I had full range of motion and no pain, not even a little bit. I sat in my recliner and the pain slowly came back. I started taking my Motrin every six hours for the pain throughout the day Thursday. 

Thursday night I slept like a baby again, no pain, used my arm to get out of bed and full range of motion. Friday I had the pain come back once up and moving around. pain level of about 8 all day. Friday night I went to bed and again no pain. I went to the dentist on Friday and was in pain sitting in the chair and once they laid me back the pain was gone. Saturday the pain during the day slacked off a bit and I skipped my last dose of Motrin at night and went to bed. Again waking on Sunday with zero pain and sleeping the best I have in decades. Today, Sunday, I decided not to take any Motrin. My pain level has been a steady 7 all day with a little stiffness after doing mild chores using the arm. 

Something is definitely wrong in my shoulder but it is getting better each day......but what is up with the zero pain and full range of motion when laying down? I have  not felt this good sleeping in 30 years and yet I'm nursing the shoulder during the day trying not to hurt it more.....insane!!!]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Sometimes-you-get-lucky Sun, 10 May 2026 01:09:13 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Sometimes-you-get-lucky I was afraid I'd need a gorilla with a 20# hammer to get the 30mm diameter pin out of the bucket ram. This morning it moved with light taps from my 4# hammer. Local Kubota dealer doesn't have one in stock, so I'll have to wait a week to finish it.

Tommag's repair service, if it ain't broke I'll fix it til it is!]]> I was afraid I'd need a gorilla with a 20# hammer to get the 30mm diameter pin out of the bucket ram. This morning it moved with light taps from my 4# hammer. Local Kubota dealer doesn't have one in stock, so I'll have to wait a week to finish it.

Tommag's repair service, if it ain't broke I'll fix it til it is!]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-The-Maverick-Act-something-no-one-has-seen-in-20-years-since Sun, 10 May 2026 00:08:18 +0000 MontanaLon]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-The-Maverick-Act-something-no-one-has-seen-in-20-years-since The "Maverick Act" just passed in the US Senate and will be headed to the House now. What is the Maverick Act? Short version, it will transfer 3 aircraft from inactive storage at Davis Monthan AFB "boneyard" to the care of U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The purpose of which is to allow the commission to enter into an agreements with qualified non-profits to restore and operate the aircraft for public displays, air shows and commemorative events to preserve "Naval aviation heritage". The 3 aircraft are bureau numbers 164341, 164602, 159437. You can look them up if you want but I can just tell you what they are. Those 3 planes are F14D Tomcats.

These particular planes were supposed to be put on display after they were retired in 2006. But the display sites fell through so they have remained in long term storage at the bone yard. The F14's on static display all over the country were stripped of electronics and demilled by making cuts into the titanium wing box. That is the part that holds the wings together and allows them to swing. They will never fly again. But the ones in the boneyard were store in flying condition with the intention of flying them to a final static display location where they would be stripped of parts and demilled as well.

32°08'49.22" N 110°50'06.16" W that is the google earth location of the 3 Tomcats along with the carcasses of several more that were cut up. 

I don't know if you ever saw an F14 Demo flight but I have seen a bunch of them and they are without a doubt the coolest demo flight there is. It can't do the stop flying thing like the F22 thing, but for raw power it is hard to beat.

Coming soon to an airshow near you, maybe. 
]]> The "Maverick Act" just passed in the US Senate and will be headed to the House now. What is the Maverick Act? Short version, it will transfer 3 aircraft from inactive storage at Davis Monthan AFB "boneyard" to the care of U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The purpose of which is to allow the commission to enter into an agreements with qualified non-profits to restore and operate the aircraft for public displays, air shows and commemorative events to preserve "Naval aviation heritage". The 3 aircraft are bureau numbers 164341, 164602, 159437. You can look them up if you want but I can just tell you what they are. Those 3 planes are F14D Tomcats.

These particular planes were supposed to be put on display after they were retired in 2006. But the display sites fell through so they have remained in long term storage at the bone yard. The F14's on static display all over the country were stripped of electronics and demilled by making cuts into the titanium wing box. That is the part that holds the wings together and allows them to swing. They will never fly again. But the ones in the boneyard were store in flying condition with the intention of flying them to a final static display location where they would be stripped of parts and demilled as well.

32°08'49.22" N 110°50'06.16" W that is the google earth location of the 3 Tomcats along with the carcasses of several more that were cut up. 

I don't know if you ever saw an F14 Demo flight but I have seen a bunch of them and they are without a doubt the coolest demo flight there is. It can't do the stop flying thing like the F22 thing, but for raw power it is hard to beat.

Coming soon to an airshow near you, maybe. 
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