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Yup. There's a bunch on Ebay from $50 on up. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313&_nkw=Swarovski+Field+Bag+&_sacat=0

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I also have had the same TV for a bunch of years, and I seem to recall it cost me close to $2000 when I got it. The picture is superb.

Fine buck! 👍

GAME AND FISH NEWS Sept. 8, 2020 Applications now being accepted for 2021 spring hunts Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 13 PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for permit-tags issued through the draw process for 2021 spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunts, and raptor capture. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw.” For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 8 of the “2021 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Rapture Capture Hunt Draw Information” booklet. The booklet is posted online at www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw. Printed booklets soon will be available at license dealers statewide. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Applicants must possess a valid Arizona hunting license to apply for a hunt permit-tag. That license must be valid on the last day of the application period (Oct. 13). A tip: Know your Department ID. This is a must to submit an application. There are three ways to locate a Department ID: Log into your AZGFD portal account, and click on “View Details” under “My AZGFD Dashboard;” check your hunting or combination hunt and fish license if it was purchased online; or call AZGFD at (602) 942-3000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applicants are encouraged to purchase PointGuard, which allows hunters to surrender their hunt permit-tag(s) for any reason without losing their bonus points. Information: www.azgfd.gov/pointguard.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Sept. 8, 2020 AZGFD asks hunters to help keep Chronic Wasting Disease at bay Arizona's deer and elk populations remain free of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) due to diligent surveillance efforts. PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking hunters to continue doing their part to help keep Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at bay. CWD is a fatal wildlife disease that affects the nervous system of deer and elk. All successful deer and elk hunters are encouraged to bring the head of their harvested animal, especially bucks and bulls, to any department office statewide — but only after calling first and scheduling a delivery time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins will not be accepted. The preferred method for delivery is to place the head in a heavy-duty plastic trash bag, and keep it cool and out of the sun. The department also requests hunters to provide accurate hunter information (name, telephone number), as well as hunt information (hunt number, game management unit in which the animal was harvested, state and hunting license number). This information is crucial should CWD be detected in a sample. Department officials did not find any cases of CWD in the 1,200-plus deer (mule and white-tailed) and elk that were harvested by hunters and voluntarily submitted for testing in 2019. In addition to hunter submissions, the department collects samples from across the state through partnerships with meat processors and taxidermists. Game and Fish has been testing for the presence of the disease in Arizona since 1998. While CWD has been found in the neighboring states of Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, the disease has not been detected in Arizona. CWD has not been documented to cause disease in people. CWD is transmitted and spread by animal movement and direct contact, which means the illegal importation of a cervid carcass or parts with brain or spinal column tissue of an infected animal could introduce the disease into Arizona. To that point, an individual is only allowed to possess, transport or import the following portions of cervids lawfully taken in another state or country: Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut and packaged. Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue attached. Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with antlers attached with no meat or soft tissue remaining. Finished taxidermy mounts or products (hunters may ship their harvested animal to a taxidermist) Upper canine teeth with no meat or tissue attached. Do not bring the brain, intact skull or spinal column of a deer or elk harvested in another state back into Arizona. It may take longer than a year before an infected animal develops symptoms of CWD, which can include drastic weight loss (wasting), stumbling, listlessness and other neurological symptoms. CWD can infect animals of all ages, although it’s most frequently noticed in older animals and can affect males more than females. CWD is fatal, and there are no treatments or vaccines. All hunters are advised not to shoot, handle or consume any animal that is acting abnormally or appears to be sick. Wear latex or rubber gloves when field dressing deer or elk. All hunters are asked to contact the department at 1-(800)-352-0700 if they see or harvest an animal that appears to be sick. For more information about CWD, visit the Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance website at http://cwd-info.org/. Also, check out a video that addresses 14 of the most commonly asked questions about CWD. The questions were submitted by hunters from across the nation, and the answers were provided by top CWD experts and researchers. The video was produced by the National Deer Alliance.

It does when counted PER STATE, not nationally. It's all about the electoral college. That's exactly why Trump won in 2016.

Being a union member has nothing to do with it. Experienced NON-UNION lineman could also make the repairs and probably at a much lower cost. Unions that demand higher wages and more benefits are simply raising the cost for everyone, including themselves. It's been a major cause of inflation for decades.

My dad spent 20+ years working on the assembly line for Ford MC in NJ. He was a loyal UAW member for most of them. but when he moved into a management position, he quickly thought a lot less of union membership. I'm sort of on the fence when it comes to unions. Here's an experience I had about 15 years ago when I was remodeling the master bath. I wanted to move the sink/vanity from one wall around a corner to another wall. I had already removed all of the sheetrock, baring both the 1/2" copper water lines and the 2" drain. Even though I can do it and have all the tools, I hate doing plumbing. So I let my fingers do the walking and called some outfit where they quote by the job rather than work by the hour. It was $25 for an estimate if they didn't get the job. So the guy comes out, spends about four minutes looking at it and says with a straight face, "It'll run you $600 for labor and materials, plus tax. I kinda looked at him sideways and said, "You're f..ing kidding, right? The materials would be less than $50, and the pro that you are could get it done in less than two hours. I'll pay you your $25 and do it myself. " I wrote him a check and bid him farewell at the door. The next morning I went to Home Depot and bought the T-collar for the drain, a 10' length of 2" PVC, two 10' pieces of 1/2" copper, two shut-off valves and all the fittings I needed for the grand total of $52. That afternoon, I had the job done in less than three hours. A week later when it became time to install a new manifold for the shower hardware I bought, I skipped the estimate and went directly to DIY. So it's been "have torch, will solder" from then on out, including when I redid our kitchen to add a dishwasher and dedicated copper water line for the fridge.

I remember when that happened. Lots of people died that day. 😢

Isn't it great to be an American and have the freedom of choice for places to shop and what to buy? Kinda amounts to whatever floats your boat, eh? 🙄 In some countries, folks have to stand in line to get some flour & rice.

A little be of history...... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Schmidt_Ostheim

I recall that name on some of the .22 pistol models, but they were low quality, basically made of some low grade alloy rather than steel. Is yours a .22 LR or a mag?

GAME AND FISH NEWS Sept. 4, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Governor’s Office opens Arizona Game and Fish Commission application PHOENIX — The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission through Thursday, Sept. 17. The commission welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable and passionate about Arizona wildlife and its long-term conservation. Residents of Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma counties are eligible to apply. The commission is structured to ensure representation from a variety of counties, and therefore residents of Gila, Maricopa, Yavapai, or Santa Cruz counties are ineligible for this vacancy. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Applications received or postmarked after the deadline will not be considered. If you are interested in applying or want to learn more, please click HERE. For more information about the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and its mission, please click HERE. Individuals also may contact the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions at (602) 542-2449.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Sept. 4, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Share your perspectives on the future of Arizona’s wildlife: Take a short survey Your responses will help AZGFD update its 10-year AZ Wildlife Conservation Strategy PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is updating its 10-year conservation plan – the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy (AWCS) – and seeks your input and perspectives in the early stages of the planning process. The AWCS encourages focused strategic investments in the management, conservation, and mitigation of areas that will have the greatest benefit for wildlife using the best available science and working collaboratively with partners. The AWCS revision is slated to be completed in 2022. Everyone in Arizona is integral to the success of the AWCS revision and implementation. Understanding mutual interests and needs, sharing data and information (where feasible), and developing collaborative strategies to implement the AWCS will maximize its effectiveness and our collective efforts to conserve Arizona’s fish and wildlife resources. There will be several opportunities to participate in the revision of the AWCS, beginning with this short online survey. Please find 10 minutes to complete the SURVEY by September 15, 2020. All responses will remain anonymous, be shared in a compiled format, and be used to inform discussions with focus groups throughout the state as well as develop AWCS strategies and actions. Thank you in advance for taking the time and making the effort to complete the survey, and for all that you do to conserve and protect Arizona’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. Take the survey.

BTW, if I recall Hawes was merely an importer here in the US and the pistols were actually made by JP Sauer in Germany -- the same company that made the Weatherby rifles of old, pre-Japan and now WY.

I sold dozens of them when I worked at the Jewell Box. They also made a Ruger Single-Six combo that we sold for $29.99 with both cylinders. I believe Uberti also made a Single Action Army knockoff.

There were several German & Italian companies that made Colt knockoffs during the 1960-70s. One of them?

Great Western Arms

Will do.

Hmmm, are you positive it's a .38 cal.? I'll have to go dig mine out when I feel a bit better, but I think mine is a .32 and I actually shot it with modern loads years ago. I still have some of that ammo. It belonged to my grandfather.

Iver Johnson??

No, not a Webley. I want to say the maker had the initials CH or such, but I'm not positive.

I have that same pistol but in much better shape. Mine is a .32 S&W. I researched it a while back when someone on here posted a similar one. Sadly, I can't recall what I found out. 😠

My wife bought the two largest they had yesterday. I'll be trimming and cutting today. Also picked up six T-bones at Ranch Market at $3.99 a pound. The latter sale also goes thru Mon.