The Archangel ωαřмaiden

no, the honest people are the ones who pay their fines without appealing. - Jenica

He's getting off easy with the fines. if the stranger has walked out with the stuff, he'd owe us a mint. Also, people wait for this stuff, we have a fine schedule for a reason, and that reason is demand. He admitted full fault as well as a complete disregard for materials (which he signs a tech lending contract that he's responsible for). I reduced the total fine from $120 to $75. Sigh. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Yowza! $120 = how late? - Steve is older than ever

:/ - VAL D.

That $120 is the total amount for 3 controllers and a couple of games left overnight. Ridonkulous. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Wow, they are incredibly lucky the stuff was still there. - Steve is older than ever

It seriously boggles the mind. And all I can think is that Atwood was prescient with her Handmaid's Tale, since as 'advanced' as we are, we're never too far from falling back into that sort of governance, where women are valued as chattel and not much more. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

grrr - Stephanie_GoBigBlue!

I can't find any mention of birth control in any of the articles I'm reading- could you point to one that mentions it? Was that part of the original bill or part of the stupak addition? - Kårín Dalzĭel

That's some BULL*ISH. - Bren, Photophobe from iPhone

But "elective" can be a loose definition. What if it is a surgery that will save an enormous amount of pain? What if it is one that will reduce complications later on, but not right now? - Kårín Dalzĭel

I wish I could come see your graduation! You're going to be the coolest graduate EVAR! - tab thinks you're awesome

tab - thanks :) Shuping - am headed off on Thurs for my 12-day MFA residency. It's the end of my 2 years - I'm graduating, and all graduating students give a 30 min lecture (class-style) and a 20 minute reading during the residency as part of the graduation requirements. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Nom. - John (a.k.a. dendroica)

Of course! Its definitely at least a 3 person calzone... - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

WHOA! share! ps - love the cow-pot. - Kendra K

excellent! i'm on my way - Sir Shuping

Lurv my cowpot. It even whistles like a real teapot :) - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

It would be so funny if it mooed like a cow instead of whistling. - tab thinks you're awesome

Tab - I KNOW. I was kinda hoping it would moo when I used it, but alas. I love cows. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

congrats on this too!! - Katie

congratulations! - Betsy (bentley) Vera

Conga rats! - David Rothman (☤)

Some good answers here: http://ask.metafilter.com/48540... - MegvMeg

ooh, thanks, meg. It's been about 4 years since my last gun shopping expeditionand it'll be nice to ask for specifics instead of "lemme hold everything you got" ;) - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Thanks, Scott - will definitely try that too! - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Really, hands too small for a Glock? You might want to take another look, especially at the Glock 19 and 26...both are 9mm, but the 27 bumps you to .40 if you wanted. The 26 and 27 are both designed for concealed carry, but that also makes them good for small hands. But, as you know, nothing beats finding a friendly store/range that will let you put some rounds through a few to get a feel. - Jason Griffey

I dont remember which Glock model I tried, but it felt like the grip was 6" wide. Im looking forward to giving them another look. I'll end up dragging Mary to a range or three with me, i think. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

I love that that comment was by Griffey. - Steve is older than ever

9mm H&K USP Compact. Incredible quality, light weight (1.7 lbs.) ... - Bren, Photophobe from iPhone

Most pistol manufacturers make different size chassis for different applications. Check the .40 from Glock, Sig-Sauer and Walther at a quality retailer. Also, check at your club to see if they have various rentals. Last, ask members at your club what they recommend. - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from iPod

Dave's HiPoint (?) 9mm fits my hand just fine, apparently I shoot it well. - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)

Steve, the things you don't know about me... :-) Remember, I grew up in rural Eastern KY. I've shot just about any type of firearm you can name, from flintlock to M-16. My dad used to shoot handguns (.45) competitively, and used to be able to strip, clean, and reassemble a Colt .45 semiauto. - Jason Griffey

I did kinda know that about you, it just isn't the first thing that springs to mind. Now Colleen, on the other hand... - Steve is older than ever

You wouldn't find a thread like this in Canada, at least not in quite the same way... i like firearms, have used many, used to be a marksman, but have never lived somewhere where an average citizen can carry one. Blows my mind, so to speak. :) - T. Brent, technopeasant

Brent - I grew up on Long Island, and it's practically impossible to carry/own a handgun there unless you have a cop in the family, so it's not everywhere in the States that it's easy to own & carry. - The Archangel ωαřмaiden

Brent - we're on our way to repealing our gun laws up here (in time for the 20th anniversary of the Polytechnique Massacre, no less) so I think these threads are likely to start appearing in Canadialand. - jambina

Amy, don't overstate the situation. They are going to eliminate the long gun registration. There will be no changes to licensing requirements, restrictions on storage, or the registration and limits on handguns. But hunters and farmers will no longer have to register their rifles and shotguns, which they've only had to do for the last 10 years or so anyway. I think that the long gun... more... - DJF

The Para-Ordnance Warthog comes in smaller sizes, I believe. You can get a 9mm or a .45. - Glen Campbell

DJF - i still see it as a slippery slope. but of course you're right. - jambina

@jambina Where are you from? - T. Brent, technopeasant

montreal - jambina