I too made fun of Dave concerning his kidney stones.I know how it feels tho,having had saliva gland stones.Sounds miniscule however it feels like someone pushing a sharp stick thru your jaw.The first one I self extricated by forcing it thru the tube membrane wall.The doctor said to NEVER do that again.
On another note I bought a really neat Ruger 96/44 at the shop today.A friend brought it in to taunt me knowing how weak I am in regard to ANY levergun,especially a Ruger.The serial number indicates 1997(second year of manufacture)as date it was made.It has an older Weaver 2.5X on it.I practically stole it.I gotta quit this.That's the second new toy in a week.
I am up early to go hunting this morning.I'll report progress in that respect (or lack of same) later today.
Snow???It is supposed to be 60 degrees and sunny here today.I'm trying to decide whether or not to put sunscreen in my day pack.
Wearing,of course,my Camp Chickenbuck hat today.

Stan in SC

The more I listen,the more I hear....and vice versa.

45/70,it's almost a religion.

If you have to take a second shot then you probably shouldn't have taken the first shot.