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[seawolf]

With a lot of expenses coming up (more on that later), I don't know if I'll be making any purchases for a while, but I would definitely like to donate. Looking forward to the proper donation page.

[Giles]

OK people.  Here is the page.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GilesPadmore

[jdl1279]

With seawolf on purchases, but definitely will drop in where I can.

[Seul]

Good stuff, G!..

[seawolf]

Thanks, G.

[summ3rhays]

What a cool goal G.  Can't wait to hear about the progress.

[Megatron1505]

Nice one G, great cause. Personally I swim like a brick (that's a b not a p ) but I'm happy to donate.

[Seul]

That's a b resembling a p…

[Chris]

Julie is reading the newspaper and just informed me that Texas is one of only 6 states that does not allow open carry of firearms.  I cannot adequately express my shock at this fact.  Texas does not allow open carry.

[DougNg]

Apparently they're voting to change that soon

I vaguely remember that you can open carry a long gun though

[Chris]

Correct on both points, Doug.  Nonetheless, that there are any restrictions at all on gun ownership and usage in this state is a surprise.

[mclaincausey]

And an irony

[DougNg]

@Chris:

Correct on both points, Doug.  Nonetheless, that there are any restrictions at all on gun ownership and usage in this state is a surprise.

Isn't there a historical reason for it? Going back to the settler and new territory days

[Chris]

No idea- the article I read didn't go into historical detail, just noted that open carry of handguns is illegal here and that activists are trying to change the law.  It also mentioned that there have been attempts to change it in the past, but the Legislature has never gone for it, surprisingly enough.

That's expected to change the next time it comes up, though.  Texans do love guns, and frankly, it's not a law that get enforced often.  Part of my surprise stems from how often I see people openly carrying their handguns.  And if it's allowed in highly restrictive states like Connecticut and Massachusetts, it's hard to convincingly argue that Texas shouldn't go along with the 44 states that do allow it.

[4c]

This is interesting…

[Seul]

[ohighyo]

@4c
I've been hip to the Venus project for a long time.

[Cutlasshound]

Just noticed the size of my bosses feet! I'm a uk9. I said "no wonder you can't buy any fucking shoes".

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[Seul]

Is this your boss, per chance?..

[Cutlasshound]

Actually he does look strikingly similar!!!!!

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