What makes someone a "Senior Member"?

jeepCJ · February 22, 2000, 11:46 PM

See subject

Dave

**Mal H** · February 22, 2000, 11:51 PM

Well, jeep, that distinction comes when a member has demonstrated a true knowledge of firearms, the entire Constitution of the U.S., and the wisdom to know when to use both. The decision as to when this has occurred for each member is decided by the TFL Staff at each Board of Directors meeting the first Monday of each month; or a total of 15 posts, whichever comes first.

jeepCJ · February 22, 2000, 11:57 PM

Thanks Mal, I believe I will hit the posting requirement before the first two but I will try not to disappoint the "Board" with my efforts

George Hill · February 23, 2000, 03:05 AM

You also have to past the Written Test and the Oral Review...

Bulldog · February 23, 2000, 03:56 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>You also have to past the Written Test and the Oral Review...[/quote]

As you can see, George hasn't passed the essay portion of the written test yet, so he's only a lowly Administrator...

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**Mal H** · February 23, 2000, 12:38 PM

George did spell the word wrong, but I think you misunderstood the nature of the test. It's not a written test, you see you have to eat a piece of cardboard we fondly call the Written Test and then ....

Bulldog, you're due for your exams next week. For the Oral Review we have a specialist help us out - Dr. Payne A. Lott, DDS

Jason Demond · February 23, 2000, 05:10 PM

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**Bud Helms** · February 23, 2000, 07:55 PM

jeepCJ,

Don't let these guys fool ya. If you can see the front sight on a Sharps, standing, off-hand ... then you're too young and you'll be rejected for senior membership!

On the other hand, if you can lose your temper through the keyboard and later apologize (meekly and with great humility), type run-on sentences with great passion, but without punctuation, and sometimes forget everything you ever knew about a subject in front of +4,500 people who know you just said (typed) something stooooopid, then you probably have just the narrowest chance in about 9 more posts.

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"Get your mind right and the body will follow." - Shino Takazawa, sinsei, hachi dan, Keishinkan do.
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jeepCJ · February 24, 2000, 12:06 AM

Thanks for all the input, I think

I will say without hesitation that the people I meet either in forums like this, at gun shows or on the range are the most helpful and honorable anywhere. Because we have such a passion for our sport we tend to be a little opinionated at times, but this is a good thing. It keeps us active and alert and always looking for that extra edge and without hesitation ready to give our new "secrets" away to everyone else to use.
Gotta love ya.
Dave

**Bud Helms** · February 24, 2000, 08:05 AM

jeepCJ,

NAFLFD?

George Hill · February 24, 2000, 09:59 AM

You also have to have the stones to stand naked ontop of an Aztec piramid, viewed by billions of people who throw cucumbers at you and chant in latin... That part wasnt so bad - it was while eating that cardboard! That was tough!
Then after you pass the tests - your hired.
You then go to TFL BASIC TRAINING, which makes Harry Humphries looks like a NURSE - all the running and shooting... And pushups!
I mean DANG! I got smoked SO BAD when I missed a question! "What cartridge is the .17 Remington based on?" Sheesh! - NOW I KNOW its the .223 case! After 7 miles running with loaded laptop and handstand pushups while typing .223 .223 .223 100 times with my nose - HELL - I'll never forget that again! Rich seems a nice guy on the surface - but the way he just grins when DC is nose to nose with you Drill Sarge Style screaming Constitutional Law at you... Man, I STILL have nightmares!
After training, IF you make the cut - The BLOOD WINGS! They take the Title and pin it straight into your bare chest - while all the other moderators and admin get to punch you on the new title pin! Talk about pain!
Dennis and Rob - they punch TWICE! OUCH!
Then after a day off - you get to pull the Third Watch. Sheeessshhh!
Rangers are more layed back! The "Staff Lounge" is actually the "HOUSE OF PAIN" and there is a sign on the other side of the door that reads "Employees Must Wash Hands, and wipe off the damn tears and blood before returning to Work!" But I am not allowed talk about this or I'll have to stay another day in the "Tiger Cage"! Thats no fun at all because Mykl has really sharp nails!

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jeepCJ · February 24, 2000, 10:44 AM

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DorGunR · February 24, 2000, 10:46 AM

George Hill....You, Mal H and sinsop have been sipping the silly water again, havent you? hehehe
You guys crack me up....dont stop.

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RWK · February 25, 2000, 07:35 AM

You guys left-ot the most critical criteria: Shiner Bock for all hands.

**Bud Helms** · February 25, 2000, 08:34 AM

SINsop ... I LIKE IT!

BTW, anybody that has hung out a UH-1 as a, shall I say, DorGunR?, has had their share of silly water ... donchya know?

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DorGunR · February 25, 2000, 08:49 AM

Hush sensop....don't tell all our secerets.

BTW I've seen some C-130 Gunship guys in action also, not only in the air but you guys were holding your own in the local pubs.

Yeah...fess up....you'v been there done that havent you?

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Dennis · February 25, 2000, 01:12 PM

Attaway, RWK! Give a friend a Shiner!

Bulldog · February 25, 2000, 09:14 PM

Mmmmmmmmmm...... Shiiiinnnnnerrrrr.......

**Bud Helms** · February 25, 2000, 09:20 PM

You guys are killin' me! I've never had any Shiner. The local adult beverage sales outlets hereabouts in GA don't seem to carry it.

I keep asking for it. You guys better not be pullin' my leg.

**Mal H** · February 25, 2000, 09:41 PM

Hey, Dennis! Mykl just tapped a new keg o' Shiner's in the lounge. Jine me. (Amazing how the conversation always turns to Shiner no matter what the subject is.)

sensop, s'all true. It's a pretty good beer. I know they sell it in GA, check here to see if any is local to you: www.shiner.com

Dennis · February 26, 2000, 11:50 PM

YO! I'm here!

Left the house at 0545, returned at 2215 on TFL at 2230 (had to unload the car).

I have a Shiner Bock in hand - my reward for another double header: First Aid/CPR and then a 6-hour Defensive Driving Course.

Sensop,
I promise Shiner Bock's real. And several of us really like it.

BCNU.

**Bud Helms** · February 27, 2000, 02:00 AM

OKAY! I saw the web site, so it's gotta be true!

I will prevail on Ben's Liquor Store to demand some Shiner Bock be delivered forthwith!

Jim V · February 27, 2000, 12:00 PM

Aaaaah, Dennis? Do you suppose that ya' could, kinda, sorta smuggle a bottle or two of the Shiners up to Michigan? Where as I've driven a long way to do some sorta dumb things, driving way outa state to pick up a 6 pack ain't been one of them. So, I'll need some help getting to try one of them there brews.

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"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

**Bud Helms** · February 27, 2000, 01:16 PM

Dammit! If I hear about a six pack getting to MI from TX, there better be one in GA on the same day or there's gonna be big trouble!

Jeez, I gotta get back on my medication! Oh well, it's Killians 'til I get a refill.

BIG trouble.

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February 22, 2000, 11:46 PM	#1
jeepCJ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2000 Location: Winter Haven, Sunny Florida Posts: 100	See subject Dave

February 22, 2000, 11:51 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Well, jeep, that distinction comes when a member has demonstrated a true knowledge of firearms, the entire Constitution of the U.S., and the wisdom to know when to use both. The decision as to when this has occurred for each member is decided by the TFL Staff at each Board of Directors meeting the first Monday of each month; or a total of 15 posts, whichever comes first.

February 22, 2000, 11:57 PM	#3
jeepCJ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2000 Location: Winter Haven, Sunny Florida Posts: 100	Thanks Mal, I believe I will hit the posting requirement before the first two but I will try not to disappoint the "Board" with my efforts

February 23, 2000, 03:05 AM	#4
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	You also have to past the Written Test and the Oral Review...

February 23, 2000, 03:56 AM	#5
Bulldog Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 564	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>You also have to past the Written Test and the Oral Review...[/quote] As you can see, George hasn't passed the essay portion of the written test yet, so he's only a lowly Administrator... ------------------ Bulldawg: NRA, GOA, TSRA, Shiner Bock Connoisseur. Bulldawg's Firearms Page

February 23, 2000, 12:38 PM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	George did spell the word wrong, but I think you misunderstood the nature of the test. It's not a written test, you see you have to eat a piece of cardboard we fondly call the Written Test and then .... Bulldog, you're due for your exams next week. For the Oral Review we have a specialist help us out - Dr. Payne A. Lott, DDS

February 23, 2000, 05:10 PM	#7
Jason Demond Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Mivonks, Michigan Posts: 1,846	15 Posts ------------------ ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN FULL VICTORY!" General Dwight D. Eisenhower-- June 6,1944 ------------------------ http://www.homestead.com/gunrights/G...Gunrights.html

February 23, 2000, 07:55 PM	#8
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	jeepCJ, Don't let these guys fool ya. If you can see the front sight on a Sharps, standing, off-hand ... then you're too young and you'll be rejected for senior membership! On the other hand, if you can lose your temper through the keyboard and later apologize (meekly and with great humility), type run-on sentences with great passion, but without punctuation, and sometimes forget everything you ever knew about a subject in front of +4,500 people who know you just said (typed) something stooooopid, then you probably have just the narrowest chance in about 9 more posts. ------------------ Sensop "Get your mind right and the body will follow." - Shino Takazawa, sinsei, hachi dan, Keishinkan do. Sensop's Corner

February 24, 2000, 12:06 AM	#9
jeepCJ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2000 Location: Winter Haven, Sunny Florida Posts: 100	Thanks for all the input, I think I will say without hesitation that the people I meet either in forums like this, at gun shows or on the range are the most helpful and honorable anywhere. Because we have such a passion for our sport we tend to be a little opinionated at times, but this is a good thing. It keeps us active and alert and always looking for that extra edge and without hesitation ready to give our new "secrets" away to everyone else to use. Gotta love ya. Dave

February 24, 2000, 08:05 AM	#10
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	jeepCJ, NAFLFD?

February 24, 2000, 09:59 AM	#11
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	You also have to have the stones to stand naked ontop of an Aztec piramid, viewed by billions of people who throw cucumbers at you and chant in latin... That part wasnt so bad - it was while eating that cardboard! That was tough! Then after you pass the tests - your hired. You then go to TFL BASIC TRAINING, which makes Harry Humphries looks like a NURSE - all the running and shooting... And pushups! I mean DANG! I got smoked SO BAD when I missed a question! "What cartridge is the .17 Remington based on?" Sheesh! - NOW I KNOW its the .223 case! After 7 miles running with loaded laptop and handstand pushups while typing .223 .223 .223 100 times with my nose - HELL - I'll never forget that again! Rich seems a nice guy on the surface - but the way he just grins when DC is nose to nose with you Drill Sarge Style screaming Constitutional Law at you... Man, I STILL have nightmares! After training, IF you make the cut - The BLOOD WINGS! They take the Title and pin it straight into your bare chest - while all the other moderators and admin get to punch you on the new title pin! Talk about pain! Dennis and Rob - they punch TWICE! OUCH! Then after a day off - you get to pull the Third Watch. Sheeessshhh! Rangers are more layed back! The "Staff Lounge" is actually the "HOUSE OF PAIN" and there is a sign on the other side of the door that reads "Employees Must Wash Hands, and wipe off the damn tears and blood before returning to Work!" But I am not allowed talk about this or I'll have to stay another day in the "Tiger Cage"! Thats no fun at all because Mykl has really sharp nails! [This message has been edited by George Hill (edited February 24, 2000).]

February 24, 2000, 10:44 AM	#12
jeepCJ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2000 Location: Winter Haven, Sunny Florida Posts: 100	National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers

February 24, 2000, 10:46 AM	#13
DorGunR Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,125	George Hill....You, Mal H and sinsop have been sipping the silly water again, havent you? hehehe You guys crack me up....dont stop. ------------------ "Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."

February 25, 2000, 07:35 AM	#14
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	You guys left-ot the most critical criteria: Shiner Bock for all hands.

February 25, 2000, 08:34 AM	#15
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	SINsop ... I LIKE IT! BTW, anybody that has hung out a UH-1 as a, shall I say, DorGunR?, has had their share of silly water ... donchya know? [This message has been edited by sensop (edited February 25, 2000).]

February 25, 2000, 08:49 AM	#16
DorGunR Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,125	Hush sensop....don't tell all our secerets. BTW I've seen some C-130 Gunship guys in action also, not only in the air but you guys were holding your own in the local pubs. Yeah...fess up....you'v been there done that havent you? ------------------ "Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way." [This message has been edited by DorGunR (edited February 25, 2000).]

February 25, 2000, 01:12 PM	#17
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	Attaway, RWK! Give a friend a Shiner!

February 25, 2000, 09:14 PM	#18
Bulldog Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Mmmmmmmmmm...... Shiiiinnnnnerrrrr.......

February 25, 2000, 09:20 PM	#19
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	You guys are killin' me! I've never had any Shiner. The local adult beverage sales outlets hereabouts in GA don't seem to carry it. I keep asking for it. You guys better not be pullin' my leg.

February 25, 2000, 09:41 PM	#20
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Hey, Dennis! Mykl just tapped a new keg o' Shiner's in the lounge. Jine me. (Amazing how the conversation always turns to Shiner no matter what the subject is.) sensop, s'all true. It's a pretty good beer. I know they sell it in GA, check here to see if any is local to you: www.shiner.com

February 26, 2000, 11:50 PM	#21
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	YO! I'm here! Left the house at 0545, returned at 2215 on TFL at 2230 (had to unload the car). I have a Shiner Bock in hand - my reward for another double header: First Aid/CPR and then a 6-hour Defensive Driving Course. Sensop, I promise Shiner Bock's real. And several of us really like it. BCNU.

February 27, 2000, 02:00 AM	#22
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	OKAY! I saw the web site, so it's gotta be true! I will prevail on Ben's Liquor Store to demand some Shiner Bock be delivered forthwith!

February 27, 2000, 12:00 PM	#23
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Aaaaah, Dennis? Do you suppose that ya' could, kinda, sorta smuggle a bottle or two of the Shiners up to Michigan? Where as I've driven a long way to do some sorta dumb things, driving way outa state to pick up a 6 pack ain't been one of them. So, I'll need some help getting to try one of them there brews. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

February 27, 2000, 01:16 PM	#24
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Dammit! If I hear about a six pack getting to MI from TX, there better be one in GA on the same day or there's gonna be big trouble! Jeez, I gotta get back on my medication! Oh well, it's Killians 'til I get a refill. BIG trouble. [This message has been edited by sensop (edited February 27, 2000).]