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Wow, that is LOUD!!!

Not usually a scotch or Irish guy, but I would happily sample all of them!!

Always neat, room temp.

Elijah Craig and EH Taylor are both very smooth, Buffalo Trace and Larceny have a bit more bite to them, but not bad. I prefer my bourbon pretty smooth. The Buffalo and Elijah can usually be purchased for under 30 bucks for a 750ml bottle, so those are right in my wheelhouse!! The Larceny is usually around 35, and the Taylor is typically 50-60, so I don't get to have those very much. All of them are in the 90-95 proof range, though Elijah does make a barrel proof version that is 132. It is pretty potent, and more expensive, but also pretty darn smooth for so high a proof. I've never had Maker's, 792, or Eagle Rare, but I'd like to try them. Eagle Rare is made by Buffalo Trace, if I'm not mistaken. Oldest distillery in Kentucky, or so I'm told.

You've seriously got to try Elijah Craig, and Buffalo Trace. I also like Larceny, and EH Taylor.

I've ordered from them once, got the run around, no product, but finally got a refund after LOTS of emails, very shady, IMO.

I vote both whiskey AND bench time. Though in my case, maybe not at the same time, since I would probably cut myself or something. Since I'm stuck at home for 2 weeks now that I have the "bug", I may actually have to break out out a model or two for the first time since May. Speaking of whiskey, my favorite budget bourbon right now is Elijah Craig, with Buffalo Trace my second choice. Yes, I'm a Kentucky Bourbon guy. Tim

That's crazy Carl! Sure glad he's ok! Unfortunately, my week has been a little similar. After avoiding family for Christmas because of of illness, my wife and I visited some family and were exposed to COVID on Dec. 31, and true to form my wife and I both now have it, as do both my sisters, their husbands, and my dad. My 19 year old daughter escaped it, but one of our two teenage boys is now showing symptoms. My 82 year old Dad was the worst, as he has congestive heart failure (along with a raft of other problems), so we figured when he went to the hospital Tuesday, he wasn't coming back. Surprisingly, he went home today with an oxygen tank and a wheelchair! He's not over it yet, and could still take a bad turn, but I didn't think he'd get this far, so that's good. He's a tough old farmer! My poor, exhausted, 79 year old mom was driving home from the testing place a couple of days ago, and was so happy that she tested negative, she failed to stop at an intersection, and got hit by a pickup right in her door. Thankfully, the car had side curtain airbags and it saved her life, nothing but bruises. Sure tore up her nice Subaru that she bought 6 months ago. If this is any indication of how 2021 will go, I want off this train, now! Maybe 2020 is trying to lash out at us from the grave..... Tim

Not neuropathy, thankfully, but I am having some nerve issues in my hands, probably carpal tunnel syndrome, but I am waiting for an appointment to get it diagnosed by a specialist. As a result, I have been avoiding modeling and other hobbies because it affects the fine motor functions of my hands. Can't hang on to stuff, like you, because I just can't tell if I have a firm grip or not. Stuff goes flying out of my hands without warning!! Very frustrating, but not nearly as rough as what you are going through. Fortunately, I do not have diabetes or any other major issues, besides the crap that comes with getting older, and being very big (back, knees, neck, etc.). I feel for you, and wish you the best!!

Sorry to dig this old one up, but does anyone know of some AM rockets that would be appropriate for this model? I'd like to add them at some point. Thanks! Tim

For some reason, those images won't load for me.....

If we are doing funny Martin pics, I can do that too. Damn, that brings back good memories.

The only retarder I use with my paints is me. I can retard anything I touch.

I think Harv was hoping you'd post because he has a man crush on you - you're way too good looking to fit in with the rest of us. We're not worthy!!

Here's a COVID safe one, and one of me and my wife this past summer.

Sure glad you were able to have this event! Looks like fun! Here in the Soviet Republic of Washingtonia, we would be fined or jailed if we tried to do that.

Yep, watched it, liked it!

Shucks, I missed it!! Hope you had a good one buddy!

That is AWESOME!!!

Don't get caught in a fire while you're there!!

Just wondered how everyone on the left coast is faring during the wildfires. It's been pretty crazy here in Washington. The first major fire of the season started a few miles from home, the Evans Canyon fire, and burned 6 homes and 80k acres, but it's petering out finally. Our department was the initial response on it before the state got mobilized. I got to fight it for about 8 hours during a major wind driven flare up that took out all the homes. It was tough to watch them burn right next to me and not be able to do anything. No lives lost here, thankfully, but quite a few in other fires. Just seeing if y'all are ok. Tim

Hope you had a good one, Mike! Sorry I missed it.

Man, I struggle with those belts, too. So small and fiddly, whether they are RB or HGW. But light years better than the PE belts. I hate those so much, I'd rather cut my own out of paper than use them.

Like it or hate it, I am an avid sniper, though I prefer to "buy it now" when the option is available. I don't get into bidding wars, though. I just log in and place my max bid 30 to 60 seconds before closing, and let it ride. I personally really like the ones with "make an offer" on them. You can get some decent deals that way. Tim

Holy smoke, Ern!! Please let Karim know I'm thinking of him and glad his family is ok.