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I have been using the head shots of the Hippo and Elephant as my desktop background. They are just awesome.

@@Boomer I don't know if you are doubting my comment on owning more guns than all XI put together, and granted nothing could ever be confirmed so I will modify it to almost more guns than all XI. And I am rather certain more than any one XI individual. Lets put it this way, well over 200 with another 1 to be added tomorrow (Walther 22 Threaded Barrel) and another on order for when it can be found (CZ USA Coach Gun, 12 ga). Obviously I am addicted. http://cz-usa.com/products/view/hammer-coach-ss-case-hardened/

Privacy and advertizing be damned, all I know is I passed on a very good investment I had considered. Almost feels like I lost money. I should have trusted my gut.

Hey, I already acknowledged it's none of my business, you need not tell me. But I "liked" your comment anyway.

Does this guy ever post anything but a question with no comments of his own? He must be prepping for a member invite. 4 more questions to go. I know, I know, none of my darn business. The devil made me do it.

Darn, it's nice to take a shot at HXTR on occasion, especially after all his "I hate FB comments". Know what, I bet he also has an iPod hidden away somewhere for his listening pleasure.

Remember a year ago you laughing about FB dropping to about $18.00 a share and I speculated it would be a good buy at that price? Well, unfortunately I only speculated and did not buy. Today it broke through $45.00. Would have been one hell of a nice profit. Too bad I wussed out. More than doubling your money in a year is a pretty good investment.

Re: Health care, our Federal Government Senators and Congressman impose Obama care on the general population while they enjoy health benefits far and above the average person. There is simply no comparison. If they vote for it to be imposed on us they should receive no better. On another note wait and see if full time employees are dropped in favor of part time workers so employers can avoid the added cost of Obama care.

There is a broad interpretation as to who is "legally blind". In some cases it should not deny them a permit. In other words you do not have to be blind to be declared "legally blind". There should be some way to address each permit on a case by case basis. I can guarantee there are a lot of people out there, especially amongst our senior citizens, who damn well should not have a drivers license either or a gun permit.

I wish more people would hunt with cameras instead of guns. And understand this is coming from the guest with probably as many guns as all XI combined. I just shoot, I do not hunt anymore. I especially dislike trophy hunters and hold no grudge for those who hunt to eat.

Aired only once to avoid commercialism. Emotional for me.

Too much for my system to digest before my first cup of coffee.

Take just a moment of your day to remember those who no longer have the same opportunity. Heroes all. http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/23399843/nation-pausing-to-remember-911-on-12th-anniversary

The pic of the Elephant in the lead post is simply amazing and a true work of photographic art. Kudos!

Don't f*** with the Hippos!

Go Eagles! I know, wishful thinking. Actually I also hope Vick gets a career ending injury, that would make my season.

Texas I hate to say it but you are beginning to sound a bit paranoid. By the above quote you are essentially saying if you played your best your own Admins would ban you for hacking since only your own Admins could ban you. Either that, or in the context of previous posts, it making it sound like it's your Admins complaining about your hacking, not just guests. Call me confused, I thought the issue was with visitors to the server. If it's members doing the complaining I am sure the Admins would resolve it for you if asked preferably via PM. The ban comment that if you "gave it your all" just makes no sense at all to me considering how XI polices their servers, even for members. If you are worried about your own Admins banning you then you certainly do have a problem. And yes, I too have been called a hacker back since MOHAA and never took exception to it. If it is annoying that is why you have Admins. Let them do the dirty deed and game on.

It's a good day, ND is probably going to lose and I am going to bed. I hope there are no surprise come backs for me to read about tomorrow.

OMG, get used to it. If you play good you will be called a hacker. Ignore it and move on instead of letting it get under your skin. A Chinese saying applies "He who raises his voice first has lost the argument".

@@little_old_man Regarding the Mustang. 89 IX Notchback, Aluminum GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, 3.55 gears, pulleys, full exhaust and pro 5 shifter, custom front bucket seats, along with some other stuff. No rust, great condition low mileage for an 89, I think under 35,000 but am not sure. All Greek to me, as I said I am no motor head. I can tell you he learned a lot working on the car with an older friend of his who drag raced competitively for several years. His friends garage looked like a regular auto repair shop with all the equipment tools and lifts. One of his friends cars was not street legal, strictly a dragster but I do not know the class.

Sorry Gators.

College football (and Basketball) have lost value for me since the best players leave early for the money offered by the pros. I do not blame them and would do the same were I been able to do so. My problem is you will never again see college teams reach their full potential because the best players will leave early. It's unfortunate but a fact of life and I certainly do not blame players leaving for the money. But it does lessen the quality of the college game.

@@hxtr It interests me as part of our history. Just like the flag raised on Iwo Jima, (I am assuming many of you know the famous picture on Iwo was not the original flag, it was a staged replacement flag.) As a picture the flag raising on 911 may be the most iconic picture of that day. It has value because it not only helps us not forget, it also instilled a sense of pride in many Americans. Few pictures serve such a purpose.

@@CobraBites Probably the one and only thing I find myself in disagreement with how XI operates. I also understand the policy does help keep the peace and avoids internal conflicts that can develop. It's just that I prefer open and free dialogue and let Admins deal with individual posts or subjects should they be offensive or disrespectful. In addition if a post or subject is found to be disrespectful or in violation of XI rules and guidelines man up and let the person know via PM.

@@little_old_man I will have to ask him year and model. I am not much of a car guy to appreciate such things. What I do know is that it is manual transmission with a non stock cam and different rear end gear ratio. He has had it to the drag races on one occasion to see how it would do. As far as I know it did well and it also has to be taken into consideration he is not the most experienced driver at drag racing competitively, he only wanted to get a time for shits and giggles. I do know from experience, and I also have driven stick for many years, is the clutch pedal is hard.