Post by: tater_salad on October 08, 2005, 09:18:14 PM
), it's a decent job, it pays the bills. I just bought my first firearm several days ago for home defense, it's a black SA XD-9 Service, and I like it quite a bit. I got it from the Shooters Shop in West Allis, WI. If you live in SE Wisconsin, it is a great place and they treat every customer very well. So far that's my only firearm, but I look at it as the start of my collection. I'm new to this forum (as well as THR, which I really enjoy), so I figured I would just take a second and introduce myself.
Post by: Guest on October 08, 2005, 09:41:05 PM
Post by: MaterDei on October 09, 2005, 01:45:58 AM
Post by: griz on October 09, 2005, 01:52:41 AM
Post by: 280plus on October 09, 2005, 02:13:07 AM
Oh, and don't be a big dumbass like a lot of guys and let those education benefits go to waste. Out of the 10 or so that went into the service in my HS class I was the ONLY ONE to use up his GI bill. It'll be tough cause you'll feel like there's nothing but kids around and you'll feel so much "older".
Post by: tater_salad on October 09, 2005, 02:17:29 AM
-Jake
Post by: Ron on October 09, 2005, 04:29:49 AM
Post by: garyk/nm on October 09, 2005, 04:38:50 AM
A good resource for your new toy is www.hs2000talk.com . (HS2000 is the predecessor to the XD). I have an XD9 Subcompact and absolutely love it!
+1 on the "use the GI Bill" thing. You paid for it, get the most out of it.
Post by: 280plus on October 09, 2005, 05:01:12 AM
I think I meant to say Barbara has a ~ 19 y.o. son who is now spending his VERY FIRST days at a certain Navy Recruit Training Center that is apparently located in or near Waukegan, Il.
She didn't just have a baby, she has a baby boot... :embarrassed smily:
Post by: SalukiFan on October 09, 2005, 05:21:48 AM
The folks here are a good bunch and it's always nice to have someone new to talk to.
Post by: Gewehr98 on October 09, 2005, 06:25:44 AM
Congrats on the Marine stint. I'm finishing up my 20 years in the Air Force, starting to cop an attitude, even.
Post by: grampster on October 09, 2005, 07:42:52 AM
Thank you for your service to our country. I salute you, lad.
Post by: Guest on October 09, 2005, 08:54:44 AM
I mean the Welcome part has been done. The appreciation of your service has been done. The firearm bit has been covered...
...the things I do around here...
Mustard , German, or American?
Right partial to Mustard 'tater salad myself.
Steve
Post by: Guest on October 09, 2005, 09:06:17 AM
Post by: 280plus on October 09, 2005, 10:51:12 AM
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I spit up my morning coffee when I saw you congratulate Barbara on her "new baby" Heh. Heh.
It took me a few minutes to realize why he was congratulating Barbara for her new baby. Then it all suddenly became very clear. 
Post by: grampster on October 09, 2005, 10:53:40 AM
Post by: El Tejon on October 10, 2005, 05:07:39 AM
Welcome to APS.
Post by: Phyphor on October 11, 2005, 05:15:55 PM
Post by: garrettwc on October 11, 2005, 05:42:31 PM
Welcome Tater.
I like Mustard or Southern style.
West Allis, huh? Home of the famous Milwaukee Mile.
Post by: Jamisjockey on October 11, 2005, 06:06:27 PM
Post by: Guest on August 31, 2006, 08:48:36 PM
Post by: Perd Hapley on August 31, 2006, 09:00:19 PM
I'm sure tater salad is an alright guy, but his namesake is disgusting. I hate tater salad of all kinds. I hate sweet potatoes. And, crime most unspeakable, I don't like baked potatos either.
Post by: spinr on August 31, 2006, 11:19:02 PM
Quote from: fistful
I'm sure tater salad is an alright guy, but his namesake is disgusting. I hate tater salad of all kinds. I hate sweet potatoes. And, crime most unspeakable, I don't like baked potatos either.
HERETIC! Fire the stake!
Post by: grampster on September 01, 2006, 04:21:37 AM
Post by: cosine on September 01, 2006, 04:55:11 AM
You'll like it hear and at THR.
Oh, and fistful's actually a really nice guy. Just sometimes though he gets as cranky as Mike Irwin. I haven't figured out why yet.
Post by: garrettwc on September 01, 2006, 05:16:46 AM