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by MAFWG
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The latest woke nonsense
Replies: 61
Views: 21064

Re: The latest woke nonsense

I refuse to do a GOOGLE search for farting mollusks! My GOOGLE search history is weird enough already.
by MAFWG
Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Flashlight reviews
Replies: 10
Views: 7163

Re: Flashlight reviews

For everyday use, I carry a Nitecore TINI2 (https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/tini2). It's 500 lumens max, 1 lumen min, with 5 brightness steps. It's rechargeable with a built-in battery, has a lockout mode, and is designed for pocket keyring carry. $40. For work (I spend a LOT of time in buil...
by MAFWG
Sun May 24, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Clean your electricity and save money
Replies: 11
Views: 3948

Re: Clean your electricity and save money

Like any good scam, there is some truth in this article. But most of it is bunk (I can say that word, can't I? Although I thought a different one...). Power factor correction is an issue for large facilities that use a lot of motors. It is NOT an issue for a normal residence. To put it simply, the e...
by MAFWG
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Weird electrical issues at my home!
Replies: 56
Views: 14631

Re: Weird electrical issues at my home!

crazy2medic wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:43 pm My understanding as it was explained so a firefighter can understand it is AMP = PSI and VOLTS = GPM

If you are referring to the usual "electrical wiring as plumbing" analogy, then this is backwards. Volts equals pressure, amps equals flow rate.
by MAFWG
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Weird electrical issues at my home!
Replies: 56
Views: 14631

Re: Weird electrical issues at my home!

A lightning bolt IS an EMP... a very localized one.
by MAFWG
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Weird electrical issues at my home!
Replies: 56
Views: 14631

Re: Weird electrical issues at my home!

To the OP: If you choose to file a claim with your homeowner's insurance, please: 1. Document when the last time someone was in the house before the event. 2. Document when the first person returned to the house and how they discovered the loss. 3. Prepare to answer questions about any past electric...
by MAFWG
Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:33 am
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Pulled over for speeding, Plano
Replies: 21
Views: 21158

Re: Pulled over for speeding, Plano

I was asked that once. I just pointed forward and said, "That way." I didn't get any more questions from the officer. Also got a warning.
by MAFWG
Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: The thread where we thank Mr. Cotton
Replies: 66
Views: 31159

Re: The thread where we thank Mr. Cotton

As the father of a college student who turns 21 in 6 weeks, I want to thank you, Mr. Cotton. Because of the Campus Carry bill, my son has decided to get his CHL this summer. I also used this bill to get him interested in the state legislature and he watched the vote yesterday with me. He now has a b...
by MAFWG
Sun May 31, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
Replies: 1872
Views: 365526

Re: SB11 & HB910 This week....

SB11 is now up.
by MAFWG
Sun May 31, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: SB11 & HB910 This week....
Replies: 1872
Views: 365526

Re: SB11 & HB910 This week....

I wonder if she had to audition for the job of speedreader?
by MAFWG
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: GUNS = EVIL
Replies: 15
Views: 2314

Re: GUNS = EVIL

Hmmmmmm ....... methinks the snark is strong in this one!
by MAFWG
Tue May 03, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: 2011 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: HB681/SB321 Parking Lots Bill is on the Floor
Replies: 205
Views: 55451

Re: HB681/SB321 Parking Lots Bill is on the Floor

Only the ones that Kleinschmidt recommended (1 & 2).
by MAFWG
Tue May 03, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: 2011 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: HB681/SB321 Parking Lots Bill is on the Floor
Replies: 205
Views: 55451

Re: HB681/SB321 Parking Lots Bill is on the Floor

Giddy's questions appear staged. Oops, "Giddings."
by MAFWG
Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:51 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: *****ROLL CALL***** W/Google Map
Replies: 423
Views: 64154

Re: *****ROLL CALL*****

Flower Mound, 75028

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