I bought a Solo Stove Titan, SS pot, and collapsible tripod...

[Frood]

It's the panic that is the problem.



My family comes from an area where the blizzards are extreme and people keep extra freezers as well as fill their basement shelves with root vegetables and home canned goods for the season...



YET you can't find a loaf of bread or gallon of milk on the eve of a storm because most people live hand to mouth and when they see empty shelves, panic buy.



It's funny and sad to watch.



Gas stations with only beer and gas left...



Same thing with covid and toilet paper. Nobody needed that much but they bought shopping carts full anyway. That is the human condition.

[Anonymous]

It's the panic that is the problem.



My family comes from an area where the blizzards are extreme and people keep extra freezers as well as fill their basement shelves with root vegetables and home canned goods for the season...



YET you can't find a loaf of bread or gallon of milk on the eve of a storm because most people live hand to mouth and when they see empty shelves, panic buy.



It's funny and sad to watch.



Gas stations with only beer and gas left...



Same thing with covid and toilet paper. Nobody needed that much but they bought shopping carts full anyway. That is the human condition.

Where is that Dinky?

[Frood]

It's the panic that is the problem.



My family comes from an area where the blizzards are extreme and people keep extra freezers as well as fill their basement shelves with root vegetables and home canned goods for the season...



YET you can't find a loaf of bread or gallon of milk on the eve of a storm because most people live hand to mouth and when they see empty shelves, panic buy.



It's funny and sad to watch.



Gas stations with only beer and gas left...



Same thing with covid and toilet paper. Nobody needed that much but they bought shopping carts full anyway. That is the human condition.

Where is that Dinky?

Ask me in pm if you would like to know.

[Renee]

My first rifle came from Kamart as well. It was a Marlin 30AS in 30-30. It had a cheesy 10 dollar promotional 4x Marlin scope on it which has long been regulated to the garbage bin. I still have that rifle but its been recambered for 30-30 Ackly improved and the stock has been refinished...It also wears ghost ring express sights. Took my first deer with that rifle when I was 14.

Ha! Same rifle I got, that I got my first deer with, yes my scope needs upgrading lol. My son has the same gun, and now I have my dad's as well.

It's a nice functional rifle. The 30AS was Marlin's budget version of the 336. It's mechanically identical to the more expensive 336, the only thing budget about it was the wood and the sights. The are usually good shooters and they are pretty easily customized and upgraded.



Hang on to those Marlins. Since Remington bought Marlin and basically ruined the Marlin company reputation, the original "JM" stamped Marlins are increasing in value like crazy. They are also becoming increasing scarce. I've been in the market for a 336A with the half mag tube and the full 24" barrel, in either 30-30 or .32 Win Special for some time now but the prices I'm seeing are outrageous. A once $300 rifle is now going for anywhere from $800 to $1200 depending upon vintage,  caliber and condition.

[Anonymous]

It's the panic that is the problem.



My family comes from an area where the blizzards are extreme and people keep extra freezers as well as fill their basement shelves with root vegetables and home canned goods for the season...



YET you can't find a loaf of bread or gallon of milk on the eve of a storm because most people live hand to mouth and when they see empty shelves, panic buy.



It's funny and sad to watch.



Gas stations with only beer and gas left...



Same thing with covid and toilet paper. Nobody needed that much but they bought shopping carts full anyway. That is the human condition.

Where is that Dinky?

Ask me in pm if you would like to know.

That's okay.....I don't need to know.

[Blazor]

My first rifle came from Kamart as well. It was a Marlin 30AS in 30-30. It had a cheesy 10 dollar promotional 4x Marlin scope on it which has long been regulated to the garbage bin. I still have that rifle but its been recambered for 30-30 Ackly improved and the stock has been refinished...It also wears ghost ring express sights. Took my first deer with that rifle when I was 14.

Ha! Same rifle I got, that I got my first deer with, yes my scope needs upgrading lol. My son has the same gun, and now I have my dad's as well.

It's a nice functional rifle. The 30AS was Marlin's budget version of the 336. It's mechanically identical to the more expensive 336, the only thing budget about it was the wood and the sights. The are usually good shooters and they are pretty easily customized and upgraded.



Hang on to those Marlins. Since Remington bought Marlin and basically ruined the Marlin company reputation, the original "JM" stamped Marlins are increasing in value like crazy. They are also becoming increasing scarce. I've been in the market for a 336A with the half mag tube and the full 24" barrel, in either 30-30 or .32 Win Special for some time now but the prices I'm seeing are outrageous. A once $300 rifle is now going for anywhere from $800 to $1200 depending upon vintage,  caliber and condition.

Wow! Didnt know the value had increased that much!



Shit, didnt know Remington bought 'em out either.



You had me curious, so I checked my son's model (336W), mine (336A), and my dad's (30AW). I got mine roughly 20 years ago, my dads is a lil older and has the smooth wood stock and brass trigger. My son's I got him 4 years ago I think.

[Renee]

My first rifle came from Kamart as well. It was a Marlin 30AS in 30-30. It had a cheesy 10 dollar promotional 4x Marlin scope on it which has long been regulated to the garbage bin. I still have that rifle but its been recambered for 30-30 Ackly improved and the stock has been refinished...It also wears ghost ring express sights. Took my first deer with that rifle when I was 14.

Ha! Same rifle I got, that I got my first deer with, yes my scope needs upgrading lol. My son has the same gun, and now I have my dad's as well.

It's a nice functional rifle. The 30AS was Marlin's budget version of the 336. It's mechanically identical to the more expensive 336, the only thing budget about it was the wood and the sights. The are usually good shooters and they are pretty easily customized and upgraded.



Hang on to those Marlins. Since Remington bought Marlin and basically ruined the Marlin company reputation, the original "JM" stamped Marlins are increasing in value like crazy. They are also becoming increasing scarce. I've been in the market for a 336A with the half mag tube and the full 24" barrel, in either 30-30 or .32 Win Special for some time now but the prices I'm seeing are outrageous. A once $300 rifle is now going for anywhere from $800 to $1200 depending upon vintage,  caliber and condition.

Wow! Didnt know the value had increased that much!



Shit, didnt know Remington bought 'em out either.



You had me curious, so I checked my son's model (336W), mine (336A), and my dad's (30AW). I got mine roughly 20 years ago, my dads is a lil older and has the smooth wood stock and brass trigger. My son's I got him 4 years ago I think.

Any Marlin manufactured and acquired before 2008 and has the JM stamp (John Marlin) is a keeper. Anything made after 2008 is a Remlin and not of the same quality and function. Horror stories abound regarding canted sights, bent barrels and action that are rough and jam prone are rampant regarding Remington made Marlins. I understand more recent products have come up in quality but that is only after the tons of complaints filed by extremely disappointed consumers. I know many Marlin fans that won't even consider touching a Remington made Marlin and I can't say as I blame them.



Marlin fell on hard times in the early 2000s. There mainstay product, the 336 was losing ground to more modern weapons like semi autos and cheap bolt action rifles. Remington bought Marlin with the good intentions of keeping the venerable line of hunting rifles alive. Unfortunately Remington had been aquired by Freedom Arms Group which was a conglomerate bent on mass production and cutting corners to maximize profits. Marlin fell victim to the kind of typical bean counting horseshit that kills quality products all across the business spectrum.



If you have an older generation 336A with a half mag tube and a 24" barrel you have what is considered the Holy Grail of the 336 line up. I've wanted one of those since I was a kid. Prices on those are disgusting. Even ones that look like it was dragged behind a truck sell for $800 min on auction sites. I've seen really nice ones sell for well over a grand.



I have several Marlins in my collection. The afore mentioned 30AS rechambered in 30-30 Ackly Improved. A 444s which I bought years ago for a moose hunt that never happened... . If you don't hold onto that rifle real tight it will give you a good scope cut above your right eye.. A model 780 bolt action .22 which is my pest gun, ground hogs and rabid raccoons and such and an old model 2000 .22 cal biathlon target rifle.



BTW, that is most likely not a "brass" trigger. That's gold plate.

[Blazor]

My first rifle came from Kamart as well. It was a Marlin 30AS in 30-30. It had a cheesy 10 dollar promotional 4x Marlin scope on it which has long been regulated to the garbage bin. I still have that rifle but its been recambered for 30-30 Ackly improved and the stock has been refinished...It also wears ghost ring express sights. Took my first deer with that rifle when I was 14.

Ha! Same rifle I got, that I got my first deer with, yes my scope needs upgrading lol. My son has the same gun, and now I have my dad's as well.

It's a nice functional rifle. The 30AS was Marlin's budget version of the 336. It's mechanically identical to the more expensive 336, the only thing budget about it was the wood and the sights. The are usually good shooters and they are pretty easily customized and upgraded.



Hang on to those Marlins. Since Remington bought Marlin and basically ruined the Marlin company reputation, the original "JM" stamped Marlins are increasing in value like crazy. They are also becoming increasing scarce. I've been in the market for a 336A with the half mag tube and the full 24" barrel, in either 30-30 or .32 Win Special for some time now but the prices I'm seeing are outrageous. A once $300 rifle is now going for anywhere from $800 to $1200 depending upon vintage,  caliber and condition.

Wow! Didnt know the value had increased that much!



Shit, didnt know Remington bought 'em out either.



You had me curious, so I checked my son's model (336W), mine (336A), and my dad's (30AW). I got mine roughly 20 years ago, my dads is a lil older and has the smooth wood stock and brass trigger. My son's I got him 4 years ago I think.

Any Marlin manufactured and acquired before 2008 and has the JM stamp (John Marlin) is a keeper. Anything made after 2008 is a Remlin and not of the same quality and function. Horror stories abound regarding canted sights, bent barrels and action that are rough and jam prone are rampant regarding Remington made Marlins. I understand more recent products have come up in quality but that is only after the tons of complaints filed by extremely disappointed consumers. I know many Marlin fans that won't even consider touching a Remington made Marlin and I can't say as I blame them.



Marlin fell on hard times in the early 2000s. There mainstay product, the 336 was losing ground to more modern weapons like semi autos and cheap bolt action rifles. Remington bought Marlin with the good intentions of keeping the venerable line of hunting rifles alive. Unfortunately Remington had been aquired by Freedom Arms Group which was a conglomerate bent on mass production and cutting corners to maximize profits. Marlin fell victim to the kind of typical bean counting horseshit that kills quality products all across the business spectrum.



If you have an older generation 336A with a half mag tube and a 24" barrel you have what is considered the Holy Grail of the 336 line up. I've wanted one of those since I was a kid. Prices on those are disgusting. Even ones that look like it was dragged behind a truck sell for $800 min on auction sites. I've seen really nice ones sell for well over a grand.



I have several Marlins in my collection. The afore mentioned 30AS rechambered in 30-30 Ackly Improved. A 444s which I bought years ago for a moose hunt that never happened... . If you don't hold onto that rifle real tight it will give you a good scope cut above your right eye.. A model 780 bolt action .22 which is my pest gun, ground hogs and rabid raccoons and such and an old model 2000 .22 cal biathlon target rifle.



BTW, that is most likely not a "brass" trigger. That's gold plate.

That totally sucks on Marlin. My son has a newer one. Mine and my dads are the older ones. I got a 10 pointer hanging on my wall I got with that thing lol. First deer I ever shot at.



Hahha, my friend got one of them "scope cuts" lolol.



Glad I got that 336A when I did.



Ooooo, interesting on gold plate lol.

[Frood]

Next project is a diy side awning for my ute. Ordered the 3x3.9 metre tarp, expandable poles, and half dozen eyelet magnets with  40 kg strength each. Still looking for some cheap tensioners or even bungee cords for when affixing the other end to swaying trees... I've got a queen sized mosquito net that will hang pretty well from the three eyelets along each side of the tarp. Out of the sun, rain, and bug swarms without adding much vehicle weight, and it will be easier to keep the canvas swag under cover and less prone to mildew or mold once rolled up.

[Anonymous]

Next project is a diy side awning for my ute. Ordered the 3x3.9 metre tarp, expandable poles, and half dozen eyelet magnets with  40 kg strength each. Still looking for some cheap tensioners or even bungee cords for when affixing the other end to swaying trees... I've got a queen sized mosquito net that will hang pretty well from the three eyelets along each side of the tarp. Out of the sun, rain, and bug swarms without adding much vehicle weight, and it will be easier to keep the canvas swag under cover and less prone to mildew or mold once rolled up.

How frequently do you go camping Dinky?

[Frood]

At the moment, not at all. We're banned from virtually all travel and outdoor activities. I used to do 2-3 major trips a year, 1 week or more, and a dozen weekends away.

[Frood]

All the bits and pieces finally arrived in the mail for my no see-um ute side awning. Most people buy a pricey roll up roof rack attachable awning by the likes of ARB, Bundutec, or similar because they're easy to set up and you can buy tent enclosure or mesh enclosure accessories for the sides and floor, thus turning your awning into a waterproof and insect proof tent of sorts....but the weight, cost, and upkeep is pretty piss poor. Especially because it's always exposed to the elements even with the waterproof canvas covers, and if you pack them up wet, they will mildew or get mold. Pain in the arse.



Instead, I've gone with a natural green 3m x4m backpackers waterproof hammock fly/floor less tent configurable option which weighs next to nothing, can be brought inside to dry out, and doesn't advertise that your vehicle is out of place or carrying equipment in the city or suburbs.



To affix it to the steel canopy over the tub, high powered magnets with eyelits which can be repositioned. Each magnet can withstand 43 kg of resistance, and the tarp has 5 grommets on all sides, so the wind can't rip it off. On the extended end, a pair of telescopic tent poles with stakes and tent lines.



I may still acquire a telescopic spreader bar to support the lip between the two poles, but I have to see it set up under strain first.



Also got a queen sized lightweight mosquito net which can be suspended from the underside should it get unbearable.



The aim is to offer blockout sun protection and a waterproof area for the canvas swag tent, and be configurable (4m length can be turned down at the end or arranged in various ways to block out sun movement and sideways rain. The swag is waterproof canvas but if packed up wet, is prone to mildew and mold also.



There's a manufactured portable lightweight awning pack for the back of the vehicle already, and in a pinch the swag can be thrown amongst the pelican case shelving/table tops on either side for a dry sleep, but setting the awning up isn't worth it for short stays and it's clumsy having to tippy toe in a packed area to get into bed.

[Anonymous]

At the moment, not at all. We're banned from virtually all travel and outdoor activities. I used to do 2-3 major trips a year, 1 week or more, and a dozen weekends away.

We usually go camping in South East BC close to where Mel lives three or four times every summer, but this year we didn't.

[Frood]

At the moment, not at all. We're banned from virtually all travel and outdoor activities. I used to do 2-3 major trips a year, 1 week or more, and a dozen weekends away.

We usually go camping in South East BC close to where Mel lives three or four times every summer, but this year we didn't.

I'm gearing up for living on the road....anywhere outside of Kim Jong Dan's socialist state.....

[Anonymous]

At the moment, not at all. We're banned from virtually all travel and outdoor activities. I used to do 2-3 major trips a year, 1 week or more, and a dozen weekends away.

We usually go camping in South East BC close to where Mel lives three or four times every summer, but this year we didn't.

I'm gearing up for living on the road....anywhere outside of Kim Jong Dan's socialist state.....

I don't blame you. I would move too.