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I figure another update is on order, especially with how many of you have helped support him. Jacob got himself in a not-so-good situation at our studio the last couple of months and got complacent and lazy in his training. Last week, he was called to task on it and given one more chance to get everything figured out as to whether or not he really wanted his black belt. It was a huge wake up call for him and difficult on all of us. We couldn't do anything to help him and, as much as it killed me inside as a dad, I knew I had to let him go to succeed or fail on his own. The short story is that he got his act together and earned his two missing stripes this past Wednesday night while I was out of town. It was great for both of us because I had no choice but to let him go and he had to figure it all out on his own. He is now back on track for to test for his black belt next month and he realized just how badly he wants his black belt after 6 years of training. If you are free October 19, you are invited to Flagstaff to come support our son, Jacob during his Taekwondo black belt promotion. I will be testing for my green belt as well, but that day is more about him than me. I have to let him go that day and, for lack of a better way to put it, forget he's in the room. I can’t be his dad; I have to be a TKD student first and foremost if I am to succeed and honor my promise to him and myself. For the first time in a very long time, I am making a conscious choice to focus on me first. Its a strange feeling, but the more I can focus on me for once, the better off I will be. The more people in the studio cheering for Jacob and supporting him, the easier I can let him go and forget about him for a few hours. You are welcome to cheer for me, but I humbly and respectfully ask that you make Jacob priority one that day. The doors will open at 8am and the actual color belt promotion (for everyone testing that day) will start promptly at 0900. By that time, Jacob and the other six black belt candidates will be running on 17 hours straight of training and the promotion will run until 2 or 3 pm. He can use, and will appreciate, all of the support and encouragement he can get. If you decide to go, our studio is Academy of the Martial Way on 4th Street in the Knoles Village Square on 4th Street, behind Roof Dancers. If you can't make it, I completely understand. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Academy of the Martial Way 2708 N Fourth St Ste. 1 Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Lower Lake Mary will be lucky to have much water in it. You're better off hitting Ashurst, or driving to Williams and fishing Kaibab Lake. Always had good luck with trout in Kaibab using power bait. Kinnikinick Lake is supposed to be great that time of year, too. I keep forgetting to head out there then, though.

My daughter shot a regular Ruckus for a few years. That's a solid bow and she loved it.

I called today and the guy was basically like "Go ahead and cancel if you want." after offering me a lesser package than what I currently have.

Thanks for the tip! I just got my SXM renewal notice and its over $200. I love my SXM, but that's ridiculous! Going to make a call!

Loved getting that text! Congrats, Jr! I need to get ahold of him and have him over for dinner. Been meaning to reach out, but haven't been home much.

Scope shipped this morning. Good luck to the young hunter!

Earlier this week, a member here showed me unbelievable generosity and I want to pay it forward. Instead of continue to try and sell this scope, I'm going to give it to a kid who needs a scope. Its a good scope that served me well and is good to start a youth with. Scope was shipped to a young hunter this morning!

That didn't last long. Scope is spoken for. Will update if plans change.

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I finally found a new hunting load for my trusty. 30-06 using 168gr TTSX. I have two unopened boxes of 30 cal (.308) 165 TSX-BT (50/box) that I won't be using. Would like to trade for two boxes of unopened 30 cal168gr TTSX, but would sell them for $30/box +shipping. In Flagstaff.

Got bullets traded out. Thanks!

Change of heart and not selling scope. Free to a youth hunter that is getting started.

Got everything taken care of, thanks to azlinetrash769!

We've decided to make the investment in a claw for our kids' hunting. Before I make the investment in a new one, I thought I'd see if anyone has one they are looking to unload. Thanks!

Since our daughter gave up competitive soccer, we no longer need the Bownet training goal we got for her. 7'x14' Bownet collapsible soccer goal. Used less than 12 times. In excellent condition. $400 brand new. Asking $250 obo. In Flagstaff, but trips to the valley happen occasionally.

That's exactly what would happen. Its obviously someone's pet in the area and great for you, Bob, for trying to relocate the owner! I've had to be a part of confiscations for illegally held native tortoises, escaped native tortoises, and native tortoises that were transported out of state (AK, MA, KS, OR, etc.) and its no fun.

Definitely a sulcata. Having to transport it in a wheelbarrow is a good indication that its not a native desert tortoise. At one point, there was one of those roaming the Superstition Wilderness. Somebody's pet escaped and hikers/backpackers would report seeing it along one of the trails. Attempts to remove it were futile because the biologists could never find it.

I know they have them and I was planning to go there if I bought new. I told my wife I'd see if anyone had one used they are selling first. You know, keep the spousal unit happy by minimizing cost as much as possible! Fortunately, azlinetrash is helping me out.

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When we lived in Tucson, Randy Lawson was my go-to smith. He's kept his dad's shop, Harry Lawson Custom Rifles, going strong. There are several great options in Tucson since I've moved, from what I've heard. Randy is definitely worth talking to, though.

Finally found the PDF of the CFR.. CFR49-1540-111_Flying with Firearms.pdf

I can't find the pdf of the regs, but here is a link and a summary. https://www.govregs.com/regulations/expand/title49_chapterXII_part1540_subpartB_section1540.111 (c) In checked baggage. A passenger may not transport or offer for transport in checked baggage or in baggage carried in an inaccessible cargo hold under § 1562.23 of this chapter: (1) Any loaded firearm(s). (2) Any unloaded firearm(s) unless - (i) The passenger declares to the aircraft operator, either orally or in writing, before checking the baggage, that the passenger has a firearm in his or her bag and that it is unloaded; (ii) The firearm is unloaded; (iii) The firearm is carried in a hard-sided container; and (iv) The container in which it is carried is locked, and only the passenger retains the key or combination. (3) Any unauthorized explosive or incendiary. (d) Ammunition. This section does not prohibit the carriage of ammunition in checked baggage or in the same container as a firearm. Title 49 CFR part 175 provides additional requirements governing carriage of ammunition on aircraft. Many years ago, I was told that ammunition had to be in a separate container than the firearm. When I was flying back from Iowa after my dad's funeral, the attendant at the check in had no problem with my two separate containers full of an AR, AK, SKS, 4 pistols, etc, but she had a huge problem with all of the butcher's knives that I had triple bubble wrapped for everyone's protection. She raised a huge stink about the knives, even after I explained my dad was a former meat cutter and I was getting everything out of my mom's house due to my meth-head sister. She called her supervisor over and he rolled his eyes, saying everything was fine.

This is absolutely true. I used to fly with TSA-approved locks until someone showed me the Federal Regs that counter this. Its actually a violation of Federal law to fly with TSA approved locks. When I get back to the office Tuesday, I can share that pdf of the CFR. Someone remind me, though!

I completely brain farted and forgot to lube a.30-06 case before depcapping/resizing it. Now its stuck in the die. Anyone in Flagstaff that has a stuck case puller they can help me with real quick, today or tomorrow afternoon?