EastCoast50

On top of the mountain in Washington County at the PA line.

As a teenager ... porn. As an adult ... porn.

I like turtles.

Any other XI members or players from western Maryland?

I like turtles.

Although I still suck at it, the CTF sever kicks ass!

XI friends in the U.S. and Canada ... If you own a Kidde fire extinguisher (the most common type sold in the U.S. and Canada), check out this news release below. They are recalling over 30 million fire extinguishers and will be replacing them free of cost. Current shipping time is 10-15 days. https://wtop.com/recalls/2017/11/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-dont-extinguish-fires/slide/1/ If the news story is no longer posted, here is the direct link to Kiddie: https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/ So far, I've found three between my home and vehicles that are being recalled. Be safe! - EastCoast50

I spend most of the spring and summer outdoors hiking in the mountains, fishing, etc. During my free time, I build and maintain AR15 platform rifles and carbines, along with some other specific firearms. I collect militaria and LEO patches and badges. Other than that, I drink a shit ton of beer.

Yeah. It's old as hell. Cool design for the era.

Exactly. I've had it in my collection since I was a kid (along with some other interesting WWII militaria).

Anyone recognize this firearm (Not seeking info as I know about it ... just seeing if anyone else knows)? I got it from my grandfather who retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel. He served during WWII and was in the O.S.S.

Donald Smirthwaite, adjustor Standish Insurance Company, Inc. 473 Ogallala Ave Sioux City, IA 51101 Re: Claim no. 54784 (More detailed explanation) Dear Mr. Smirthwaite: I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block number three of the accident reporting form, I put, quote ... poor planning ... unquote, as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more fully and so I trust that the following details will be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry all of the bricks down six flights of stairs a few at a time, I decided to lower them in an empty barrel someone had left behind, using a pulley which was conveniently attached to a projecting beam on the side of the building at the sixth floor. First, I procured a stout rope twice as long as the height of the building at the sixth floor and threaded it through the pulley. Then I rigged a sling for the barrel, attached it to the rope, and went down and secured the rope at ground level to a small tree, with a slip knot. I then went back to the roof, swung the barrel out and carefully loaded the bricks into it. They all went in nicely. Then, quite pleased, I went back to the ground and pulled the slip knot loose, holding the rope tightly to ensure the slow descent of the 500 pounds of bricks. The next sequence of events occurred in much less time than it takes to relate them. You will note, in block number eleven of the accident reporting form, that I weigh 145 pounds. Thus I was unsuccessful in slowly lowering the barrel of bricks. As soon as the rope was untied, I was propelled upward at an astonishing velocity. Dazed at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I momentarily lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I collided with the descending barrel, which explains the fractured skull and broken collarbone. Slowed only briefly, I continued my rapid ascent, stopping only when the fingers of my right hand entered the pulley, explaining the contusions and abrasions of the fingers. Fortunately, by this time I regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope despite the pain of my injuries, which you can imagine. At precisely that moment, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground. Did I mention that it was an old wooden barrel? Anyway, the bottom burst, spilling all the bricks. Devoid of the bricks, of course the barrel became considerably lighter. I refer you again to my weight in block eleven, 145 pounds. As you may imagine, I began a very rapid descent down the side of the building. Again, in the vicinity of the third floor, I met the now empty barrel coming up. This accounts for the multiple contusions and the lacerations to my legs and lower body. The encounter with the barrel slowed my fall barely enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks, resulting, fortunately, in only three cracked vertebrae and badly sprained ankles. I am sorry to report, however, that, as I lay there on the bricks, in agony, unable to stand and watching the empty barrel six stories above me, I'm afraid I again lost my presence of mind and let go of the rope. Which explains the internal injuries, broken ribs and upper body lacerations. I hope this explanation will suffice for your office. Have a nice day! Yours sincerely, Bjorn Luzer

Just kidding. I prefer biscuits and butter, but this will do for now.

LOL. Cold blooded, but true.

Meet Bear. This is the worst pug I have ever had establish residence in my home. He's a complete asshole AND he's literally insane. This photo was taken a couple of days after he fell off the couch and landed on his head. I don't think the fall and his mental problems are related. He's originally from Pennsylvania. Do the math. First photo in Jan '16 almost a month after he was drafted; the second in Feb '17 after he went full potato.

I totally misread this entire thread. The first time I saw the word "pirate" I got excited and thought this was where to sign up. I've got a sword and everything. Dammit.

There was a tent in the tent.

EastCoast50 beer was stolen by Coors Light. I have proof ...

I love wildlife. Wildlife hates me.

Interred my father at Arlington today with full military honors. He was a United States Army vet who served during the Korean War. The Old Guard is something to behold and honor ... and I thank them for honoring our veterans.

I'm currently using an "older" 32" Westinghouse flat screen TV as my computer monitor. Resolution is perfect. Size is better than any "computer monitor" I could buy on the market for the price. It has all the connection points necessary to use with my PC. I love it.

CCR, Kansas, Blue Oyster Cult, Hal Ketchum ... and Lamb of God. You do the math.

One time, at band camp, I found a flute.