The CZickness XLIV Girding our loins for 2022

[Biggredchev]

First round done a bit ago. Decided to do the whole damn sidewalk on our side of the street. That was fun.

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Makes me wish my Bolens was ready to roll. Paid a guy from my old fire dpt to go plow the haunted house when he has time.

 

[RustyHornet]

Something to warm yourself up with:

Swiss K31 Carbine Rifle - 7.5x55, Fair Surplus Condition - C & R Eligible

Long known as probably the most desirable of the Swiss straight pulls. Although the K31 is a straight-pull carbine like many other Swiss rifles, it was not designed by Colonel Rudolf Schmidt (1832-1898) like its predecessors, as he was not alive to do so. The K31 was a totally new design by...

www.classicfirearms.com

Damn. I remember when those used to be half that price… Shoulda picked one up when I really wanted one…

 

[RustyHornet]

Makes me wish my Bolens was ready to roll. Paid a guy from my old fire dpt to go plow the haunted house when he has time.

It’s fun. I keep telling myself every year that I’m gonna get a thrower for this old Horse, but I never do…. Those things are impressive.

 

[patience0830]

Something to warm yourself up with:

Swiss K31 Carbine Rifle - 7.5x55, Fair Surplus Condition - C & R Eligible

Long known as probably the most desirable of the Swiss straight pulls. Although the K31 is a straight-pull carbine like many other Swiss rifles, it was not designed by Colonel Rudolf Schmidt (1832-1898) like its predecessors, as he was not alive to do so. The K31 was a totally new design by...

www.classicfirearms.com

dang! thats salty!

 

[mcapo]

Damn. I remember when those used to be half that price… Shoulda picked one up when I really wanted one…

Yea; I'd feel a little better (given today's market) at $750 but since its your money....

This is the one I am going to order after the lottery win happens. Always wanted a Vetterli...

SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx

Rare Vetterli 1868 prototype carbine manufactured by SIG Neuhausen. Excellent condition with 95% original finish. This prototype is centerfire instead of the usual rimfire configuration.

edelweissarms.com

 

[patience0830]

It’s fun. I keep telling myself every year that I’m gonna get a thrower for this old Horse, but I never do…. Those things are impressive.

With a blade, some chains, and a way to hang a couple tubes of sand on the back you can move a serious pile of snow with a small lawn tractor.

 

[mcapo]

dang! thats salty!

Cheap ones are available here:

Time Machine Rental | the-mosin-crate

www.themosincrate.com

 

[Biggredchev]

It’s fun. I keep telling myself every year that I’m gonna get a thrower for this old Horse, but I never do…. Those things are impressive.

My Bolens came with 2. Depending on what my guy has to do to get everything working i might have one leftover.

With a blade, some chains, and a way to hang a couple tubes of sand on the back you can move a serious pile of snow with a small lawn tractor.

Yup. I picked up a Bolens back in 2014 after my plow truck was totaled. It had chains, wheel weights, and i filled the tires with wiper fluid. That thing was begging for more snow even with a 60” atv plow.

My new one has V treads though, curious to see if those make any difference. Ill be running chains but i dont have any weights yet.

 

[Hoosier45]

Cleared the first 4-5” of snow. That’s some heavy dang snow.

I’ll probably hit it again around 10pm.

Manual shovel. No starting issues. No choke problem. No gas to buy. Always ready. :-)

Back on the white monsters again I see.

 

[llh1956]

Kind of a cool site comparing gun sizes with some CZ's of course! It has many choice comparisons.
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/cz-p-10-f-vs-springfield-xd-m-elite-4-5

 

[RustyHornet]

Yea; I'd feel a little better (given today's market) at $750 but since its your money....

This is the one I am going to order after the lottery win happens. Always wanted a Vetterli...

SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx

Rare Vetterli 1868 prototype carbine manufactured by SIG Neuhausen. Excellent condition with 95% original finish. This prototype is centerfire instead of the usual rimfire configuration.

edelweissarms.com

Go ahead and get me one too. It’s also on my list…

 

[RustyHornet]

With a blade, some chains, and a way to hang a couple tubes of sand on the back you can move a serious pile of snow with a small lawn tractor.

I’ve got chains, no weight. But I could use it… give her the old lean back as much as I can, but it just breaks the tires loose. Need a locking diff lol. The old Wheel Horse does pretty good, but when it gets heavy, it won’t push it anymore… I’ve moved a damn good but of snow with it since I bought it several years ago. I need to actually spend some time on it and make it better.

 

[Biggredchev]

Anyone heard from TD lately? Last i saw he was sick or getting sick.

 

[hANNAbONE]

To Da Mouse.: this fargin' thing IS NOT DONE.! I am in Iowa now but when I am headed for Indiana next week I will call you and stop n see you & we are gonna get rid of this stuff.! It's on and expect that phone call my brother.

 

[RustyHornet]

Anyone heard from TD lately? Last i saw he was sick or getting sick.

Chatted with him today. Talked guns and love.

 

[edporch]

OK. Where to start.
Consult with my team today. Much was discussed. The issues I am having with the open wound that is allowing the drain off of the liquid mass they found on the 1st pet scan months ago is become an issue towards taking any more cancer treatments of any kind. The wound has to heal in total before I can start back on the treatments.
I was scheduled to start the oral maint. on 25 January that would have maintained the tumors that have shrank. This is not a end all but a time buying procedure. 6+ months was an estimate, but more was possible.
They held off on the treatment until we could see what was going on with the drainage. It has slowed significantly but the wound has to close and heal before I can proceed. This could take a couple of months. In that time the tumors will not be patient and most likely will grow back past the point where any oral approach to treatment will not work.
So, as I have decided not to ever again take that horrible chemo they had me on it looks like I have caught my final wave.
Not sure how much time is left on my contract but know I will spend it as wisely as I am allowed.
It's been a really long and most unique run for the mouse and my crew. WE have been seen and done most everything we ever cared too. I have been and still am surrounded with the unconditional love of my kids and the most wonderful friends a person could ever ask for. I am blessed in so many ways.

Love and respect out to you all.

I'm sorry to hear this Churchmouse.
Though we never got to know each other very much, you've been in my thoughts and prayers all along with this.
You're a good guy and I hate that this has happened to you.

 

[Bennettjh]

Kind of a cool site comparing gun sizes with some CZ's of course! It has many choice comparisons.
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/cz-p-10-f-vs-springfield-xd-m-elite-4-5

That's pretty darn cool.

 

[Benp]

So.......12 frickin' hours later I made it to Iowa. Count 'em - 12.

The whole state of Illinois was an average of 35-40mph. Some actual No movement, maybe 4 times. 1 time for an hour-ish.
Longest day ever. I am so beat right now. Big trucks all wrecked and jack-knifed, cars in ditches. Worst part was Bloomington, IL. Alllllllmost stopped, but removed ice off wipers and kept rollin'. Hard freekin' day, kids...hard day.

I'm glad you made it back safely Deacon!

 

[mcapo]

Chatted him up today with love.

Gross

 

[Benp]

CM, if this were a fight that more than just you could fight then you would've had an army by your side, brother! We continue to pray for you and CKW.