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Forum: Good Eats 07-15-2013, 09:54 AM
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Posted By Mark C
Re: What's in your smoker?

Since the Government insisted I take the day off Friday (and every other Friday through Sep, thanks Congress...) I fired up my smoker for the first time in a year to make some ribs. The first, and...
Forum: General Discussion 07-03-2013, 11:04 AM
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Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

You're welcome! I've got more ammo than time to shoot, happy to share the links :)

I found this link (http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/) useful for building the lower.

Some...
Forum: General Discussion 07-02-2013, 11:35 AM
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Views: 130,342
Posted By Mark C
Re: Gardeners in the Asylum

Thanks for the tips on zucchini. I don't have black spots so it doesn't look like blossom end rot for me, but the pollination problem pics look about right. I'll have to try hand pollinating.
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Forum: General Discussion 07-02-2013, 07:15 AM
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Views: 130,342
Posted By Mark C
Re: Gardeners in the Asylum

Shame y'all are having a tough year. Mine's been going great so far (SE PA). The first tomatoes should be ready in the next few days, with plenty more nice looking fruit not far behind. Picked my...
Forum: Good Eats 05-13-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,530
Posted By Mark C
Re: Shun, MAC or something else?

Packages always seem to come with too many extra knives you'll probably never use (i.e. 'tomato knife'). I use a 7" santoku, a 6" 'utility' knife', and on occasion a paring knife and chef's knife. I...
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,752
Posted By Mark C
Alarm system recommendations?

I'm interested in getting a relatively simple, monitored alarm. Doors, windows, fire, the usual. No need for cameras or anything too fancy (though I like the option of adding future home...
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

You mean black ash/dirt inside the primer pocket? If you got a reloading kit, it probably came with a primer pocket cleaner. You can use that to make it a bit better. You're really just making...
Forum: Good Eats 05-03-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,523
Posted By Mark C
Re: Favorite charcoal?

I've grilled twice with the RO all natural hardwood briquettes. So far, so good. Easy to light, not too much ash, seem to burn pretty hot - my steaks cooked quicker than I expected. The briquettes...
Forum: General Discussion 05-03-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

I've built three AR lowers on my kitchen island, you don't need a bench. If I remember right, the only tools necessary are a few punches, a hammer, an AR-15 armorer's wrench, a screwdriver or hex...
Forum: General Discussion 05-03-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

I'm a fan of a Bill Springfield's trigger work: http://www.triggerwork.net/arparts.html

Depending on pull weight preference (2.5, 3, or 4 lbs) it'll run you $89-109 for the trigger group parts. ...
Forum: General Discussion 04-25-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

Get 'em while you can, those will be illegal in MD in 6 months.
Forum: General Discussion 04-23-2013, 11:36 AM
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Views: 130,342
Posted By Mark C
Re: Gardeners in the Asylum

I'm on the southern border of PA, so that helps. Glad to hear they work, they'll be delivered on Friday :)
Forum: General Discussion 04-23-2013, 11:30 AM
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Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

I wouldn't jump straight to the Dillon. Here's why:

1) Starting with a turret or single stage will force you to slow down, take your time, and focus on what you're doing.

2) Presses hold...
Forum: General Discussion 04-22-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

I've reloaded for about a year, only pistol cartridges so far, and only using a Lee turret press.

I enjoy it. It takes time though, and right now finding components is almost as hard as finding...
Forum: General Discussion 04-21-2013, 05:34 AM
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Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

If they'll sell you that much at once, go for it.
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2013, 04:48 PM
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Views: 130,342
Posted By Mark C
Re: Gardeners in the Asylum

My tomato plants are starting to get too big, I'm afraid they'll be root bound before the nights are warm here, but don't have room to pot up. They're in 3" pots now, 6-8" tall and growing fast.
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Forum: Good Eats 04-19-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,523
Posted By Mark C
Re: Favorite charcoal?

Thanks guys. Ended up getting Royal Oak Chef Select (all natural briquettes) for $0.50/lb. Price was the same as Home Depot is selling Kingsford at the moment. I love the ease of use you get with...
Forum: Good Eats 04-19-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,523
Posted By Mark C
Favorite charcoal?

I tried to light up the grill for the first time this spring last night and realized I'm out of charcoal.

Last year I used Stubbs lump charcoal briquettes almost exclusively, and before that it...
Forum: General Discussion 04-08-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

http://www.slickguns.com Check it often, most deals posted sell out quickly. Mags are starting to get easy to find and prices seem to be back down to ~$15, give or take a few bucks. Basic BCGs are...
Forum: General Discussion 04-02-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

If any of that crap happens to be 'extra' 223 ammo, I've got a buddy looking for some :D
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

Lowers (stripped or complete) still seem to be quite high, but are available. Upper parts seem readily available and not overly inflated if you do a little shopping. BCGs are still the long-lead...
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7,028
Views: 922,489
Posted By Mark C
Re: First Firearm Thread.

Got one of those for my wife last year, she loves it.

Watch that trigger though if you bring any new shooters to the range with you. I let an inexperienced friend shoot it a few months ago and...
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,228
Views: 272,102
Posted By Mark C
Re: (Official?) Pocket Knife Discussion Thread

I carry a CRKT Delegate (http://www.crkt.com/Delegate-EDC-Black-Blade-Cocobolo-Scales-Razor-Sharp-Edge-OutBurst-Fire-Safe-Knife) regularly, always been a fan of that company:
Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits 10-20-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 327,913
Posted By Mark C
Re: beer hauls

Yep, at least compared to Buffalo Bill's. Less vanilla/whipped cream flavor than Shipyard and Pumking. More spice than DFH, among others.

Time to move on to stouts though, had my fill of pumpkin...
Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits 10-07-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 327,913
Posted By Mark C
Re: beer hauls

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319526_10100476653529363_6205133_54881782_2033326233_n.jpg

I like my pumpkin beers to favor the pumpkin spice flavors, especially nutmeg and vanilla....
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