ShooterTom

Thanks Jerry, Ive only started to scratch the surface of my family. Luckly I found alot online by kin who had quite an extensive geneaolgy already completed of my maternal grandfathers line. In his line Matthias Gish was the first one in this country from Germany he landed in Lebanon Pa in 1733 Much earlier than I always thought. His grandson left Pa (took his father with him) and setteled in Virginia in 1792 in the Roanoke, Vinton, Daleville areas. Thats where the four branches of my Mothers line, all come from. The Gish's, Ellers's, Brubaker's, and Miller's many of whom served in the Confederacy. The one I registered with the SCV, Is my G.G.G Grandaddy Elias Brubaker, Who served in the 157th Virigina Militia. The interesting thing was when they SCV were confirming my lineage. He asked me if i had kin that served in Texas. He found an Elisha T. Gish that served in the 1st Battalion Texas Sharp Shooters. I haven't tryed tracing him yet but that would be a hoot if I had Kinship with a Texan! It would almost make me feel legitimate : ) The camp I registered with is Camp 1648 Colonel Middleton Tate Johnson in Arlington. I guess there is a camp closer to me in Bedford. The recruiter suggested I not go with that camp because they have joint meetings with the "Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War" he felt it wasnt right to be fraternizing with Yankee's LOL. I've rambled enough hope i didn't bore you too much this family research is addicting. Tom Thanks Jason, Im really looking forward to it all. The area camps here will be in a parade at the Fort Worth Stockyards. January 13th im looking forward to going. Tom

I always wanted to do. That was to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans My genealogy was verified and I should here back soon! Im looking forward to it : )

This weather is great. My 7yo was happier than a pig in slop. He was released from school 2 hours early and spent the rest of the day with his dog playing in the yard with the light snow and sleet. Tom

Karl, I don't know if you ever make it into Orange County? I know when I lived in Ca real BP was hard to find. There is a store in Anaheim Walker47 that sells it. http://www.walker47.com/ So if you don't have any luck near you. You might give them a try. Its a fun store to go to lots of BP guns to look at. At least a couple years ago it was that way? Tom

Hey Oldies Dad I ran acrors this site today, Looking for some things. They have H&R parts listed. http://www.jackfirstgun.com/index.html Tom

Here is some folks that decided it was time for those A**holes to move on. Tom

You might try this guy he has H&R parts listed. His site is kind of a mess. In the past I was able to get parts for things I couldn't find anywhere else. I haven't used him in several years, He used to be relibale back then anyway? http://members.tripod.com/gunpartsearch/ Tom

Jerry, At my sister and brother-inlaws place they have an aerobic septic system. The man who does the mantainence on it, told them to put a couple insecticide cattle ear tags in the pump housing to keep the fire ants out. They went up to the feed store up on 377 and bought some. I wonder if its ok to put them in an AC condenser? I had a large mound next to mine and they were also going up into the foundation of the house almost looked like subterainian termites there were dirt trails that almost looked like mud tubes. I may try those hang tags in the AC. Tom

With all the crap going on in the world, This really puts it in perspective. and makes you stop and think. http://www.biteycastle.com/taken.htm Tom

70% Dixie. Just under the Mason-Dixon Line. I guess thats to be expected when my branch of the family left Virgina and the carpet baggers behind after the war for Southern Independence. then settling in California. Oh Well. Tom

Man I haven't seen that Billy Idol video in years. The Dude on the guitar always looked to me like Arnold Horshack wearing a black wig LOL. Brings back the "Video One" with Richard Blade, days. Tom

Wuss!! I was all ready to agree with you. Then you back down!! Spineless noodle!! I agree with Dr. Hess too. There is too much money being made to ever legalize it. Tom

Geezz how did I miss this one!! Too late now! LOL Tom

Saw some blip on the news today, About them protesting in Dallas yesterday. I had this nice warm fuzzy vision of being on a roof top with Ma Duce. (insert evil icon here) Tom

Nope I was never that stupid. Im glad some are though, It provides cheap entertainment! Tom

Im sorry to hear about your Brother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Tom

Hang in there Tony, It will only get worse! Just kidding it will be fine and soon things will be smooth again! Tom

That's great news Jim! It's never to early to buy firearms for the the little ones! Tom

Im sorry to hear that Jerry, I will keep you and your wife in our prayers. Losing a parent is not easy. Tom

"I kinda like the long eyebrows I'm getting. I can comb them back to cover my bald spot, lol." I never thought of it that way! Thats something to keep in mind. LOL I don't need that help yet but it's coming! I hope im a long liver too I want to at least see some grandkids before I kick off. Tom

Congratulations! Nothing better than that new Baby smell! Tom

Im losing my youth, Im well on my way to joining you old farts (I mean that with respect lol) I was getting a haircut Saturday and the Lady says, "Oh I see your eyebrows are getting some wild ones in there" and she trims my eyebrows!! It stinks,.... I like to think of myself as a young punk still. I dont think young punks have to have their eyebrows trimmed!! Sigh, Tom

Hope it works out for you Tony. When dealing with lazy union employees (im not saying all are lazy just referring to the ones who are) It can be an up hill battle to motivate them. My Wife now manages other management employees and she is much happier, Now that she has no dealings with the Union. Tom

Very understanable FC after what I just read in fighting words! It was bound to happen that the trolls would come. Tom

Why yes she does. In fact I came in and she was hosing down the computer with it. She said it smelled bad! low and behold I checked and your email had arrived! As soon as I get over my dry heaves I will respond. Tom