Recent content by Philip A

That's a ringneck snake. They're usually greyish on top, not sure if this one is really blue, or if it's an effect of light. Sure is pretty... Very mildly poisonous, by the way. Lacks a true hollow fangs system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring-necked_snake

Here... Fixed it for ya... :D

Fully agree that there is a physiological reaction, and that many would either freeze, wander around aimlessly, or do exactly the opposite than what is needed. Fully agree, as well, that nothing replaces live experience, and that the more stress situations you handle, the better you become at...

I’m acquainted with the psychological and physical effects of life-or-death stress situations, both for myself and others. “Nature takes over” inasmuch as you let it take over. In a situation where you have to stand your ground or lose your life - or someone else’s - you have to do just that...

People are getting killed, the shooter is active, you are armed and on location. Whether it is written in some book or not, wheter you are an officer on duty or a simple citizen, you have a duty to intervene. You took that responsibility the moment you strapped on a gun, because having a...

With all the new fertility technology, my cousin Lydia got pregnant and had a baby recently, all of 65 years old. When she was discharged from the hospital, I went to visit her at home. After greetings and small talk, I asked: “May I see the new baby?" "Not yet," she said.... "I’ll make coffee...

A whole mix of them... Nissan, Isuzu, Land Rover, double rifles, 1911, firearms, shooting, hunting, African hunting, reloading, watches, gunsmithing, etc...

My friends, please be careful on the roads during this holiday season, especially at night, PLEASE! A lot of guys get pissed drunk, then they let their wives drive on the way back home...

If they still have electronic control boxes under the seat, I wouldn't get that thing wet...

After 10 years, the wife starts to think that their kid looks kind of strange, so she decides to do a DNA test. The results come back, and... Lo and behold, the kid is actually from completely different parents. She goes to her husband and says: "Honey, I have something very serious to tell...

A guy jumps in a cab, all frowning and grumbling and fuming. He asks: “Do you know where the Chippendales have their friggin’ male strippers show tonight?” The driver hesitates, then replies “I guess so... Must be at the Red Donkey club.” “OK, drive there.” On the way, the client keeps on...

The one for "Land Rover" is still at the garage...

"A true gentleman shall not entertain idle thoughts of wandering about in a horseless carriage after dark" Joseph Lucas, 1834 - 1902