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by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Site upgrade announcement
Replies: 0
Views: 3

Site upgrade announcement

If you didn't see the announcement at the top of the forum, please read it here:

viewtopic.php?t=1108
by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025
Replies: 1
Views: 6

Forum software upgrade scheduled for Sat 9/6/2025

I've tested the software and upgrade procedure as best I could, so it should go smoothly. But........... :lol: :lol:

The upgrade will be scheduled for sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning, depending on when I get to it. Total upgrade time will be about 1 hour (hopefully less).

I ...
by TXHawg
Sun Aug 31, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Testing smileys
Replies: 0
Views: 1

Testing smileys

:) Getting an error :mrgreen: :cowboy :)
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 1
Views: 713

Re: Joke of the day

:lol: :lol:
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Gun Safe
Topic: Supressors removed from NFA???
Replies: 0
Views: 721

Supressors removed from NFA???

The Senate Finance Committee’s text for the One Big Beautiful Bill removes suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns from the NFA tax scheme!

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https://www ...
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday June 19
Replies: 3
Views: 963

Re: Thursday June 19

Morning all.

Happy Juneteenth
by TXHawg
Thu Jun 19, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: Riding Skills
Topic: Legendary Rider Coach Shares Skills Every Rider Can Work On
Replies: 0
Views: 777

Legendary Rider Coach Shares Skills Every Rider Can Work On

In a podcast Ken Hill shares his thoughts on areas and skills every rider, no matter their skill level, can work on, including his insights on modern rider aids, how it’ll affect riding styles, and what he thinks the future of riding is going to look like.

Full Article on Motorcycle.com:

https ...
by TXHawg
Fri May 02, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday May 2nd (Bunn answer)
Replies: 2
Views: 2353

Re: Friday May 2nd (Bunn answer)

Party time!
by TXHawg
Fri May 02, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: The new dog and snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 3464

Re: The new dog and snakes

Well, it didn't take long. Yesterday I was supposed to leave for Cloudriders. I say supposed to.

I had a doctors appt early, and thought I would come home, pack up and go. Appointment took longer than expected, and when I got home Kat was in a panic. Max's right leg was swollen and he couldn't ...
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: The new dog and snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 3464

The new dog and snakes

Marvin has turned out to be quite the snake finder. Lucky for him he keeps his distance and barks his head off(at least he has so far). Max, on the other hand wants to kill every snake he sees and will attack the slithery serpents, which almost always results in a painful swollen face.

So far this ...
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday April 30th
Replies: 2
Views: 2011

Re: Wednesday April 30th

Is today the opposite of April Fools?
by TXHawg
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Strange rides
Replies: 2
Views: 5753

Re: Strange rides

I think I'll keep my road sofa
by TXHawg
Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday March 4th
Replies: 3
Views: 7167

Re: Tuesday March 4th

Morning folks.

Rainy here this morning....
by TXHawg
Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday February 26th
Replies: 3
Views: 7497

Re: Wednesday February 26th

Morning all.

75 and sunny today :dance: :dance: :dance:

Unfortunately I don't have clearance from the back doctor to ride. Not until March 26. (Hopefully)
by TXHawg
Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Shoot them in the.....
Replies: 6
Views: 14663

Re: Shoot them in the.....

Yeah, when the FBI raided the Branch Davidians in Waco, I think it was Michael Savage that said if the FBI, or any law enforcement comes after you to shoot them in the hip, because it's almost always unprotected and incapacitating. He caught holy hell for that.

Why not apply the same logic to the ...
by TXHawg
Tue Feb 25, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Shoot them in the.....
Replies: 6
Views: 14663

Shoot them in the.....

:lol: :lol: :lol: :cowboy :cowboy :cowboy :lol: :lol: :lol:

by TXHawg
Tue Feb 25, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday February 25th
Replies: 3
Views: 7155

Re: Tuesday February 25th

Hi y'all

Taco Tuesday!
by TXHawg
Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday February 14th
Replies: 3
Views: 6708

Re: Friday February 14th

Morning all!

42 right now, going up to 54. Headed into a rainy weekend.
by TXHawg
Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday February 13th
Replies: 2
Views: 5260

Re: Thursday February 13th

Morning All.

Cold here this morning
by TXHawg
Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday February 12th
Replies: 3
Views: 7514

Re: Wednesday February 12th

Happy humpday!
by TXHawg
Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday February 11th
Replies: 3
Views: 7780

Re: Tuesday February 11th

Howdy
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 10, 2025 9:01 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday February 10th
Replies: 4
Views: 9880

Re: Monday February 10th

Morning all!

Fixed the thread title for y'all
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Super Birds
Replies: 0
Views: 3553

Super Birds

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl Champions!

I've been a die hard Eagles fan my whole life. I never thought I'd see them win the big game, but now they've done it twice
by TXHawg
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:45 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Flu A
Replies: 0
Views: 4698

Flu A

Been fighting it all week. Nasty stuff.

Hopefully over the hump now.
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: Can-Am
Topic: Kat is in the wind!
Replies: 2
Views: 58296

Re: Kat is in the wind!

Thanks Stoney. We need the weather to be a little more predictable, but I think my back is ready to ride
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: Touring
Topic: Harley's 2025 lineup...
Replies: 2
Views: 57056

Re: Harley's 2025 lineup...

I hear you on pricing out of my range. They have really jacked up the prices. Not sure what the strategy is there.

They did come out with a Street Glide Ultra a week or so ago. No lights on the tour pak, no speakers on the tour pak. Basically, a Street Glide with a color matched tour pak.
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:03 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Medicare
Replies: 1
Views: 5590

Medicare

Anybody have any advice on choosing the right Medicare plan?

I read this and I read that, and I get penalized for this, you get penalized for that. All I know is that with my pre-existing conditions, If I make the wrong choice I am screwed for life. :o

I don't know why they have to make it so ...
by TXHawg
Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday February 2nd
Replies: 3
Views: 9177

Re: Sunday February 2nd

Good morning. I think spring has sprung here in TX.

Today
Mon 02/03
High 73 °F
6% Precip. / 0.00 in
Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 73F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
by TXHawg
Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:57 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday January 27th
Replies: 3
Views: 9203

Re: Monday January 27th

Morning 47 here. Weather site says it's going up to 45. :roll:
by TXHawg
Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday January 25th
Replies: 2
Views: 7356

Re: Saturday January 25th

Morning everyone.

Spammers have been unusually active the past few days. Usually they come from Russia, or thereabouts, but I've seen a bunch coming from Vietnam in the past week. I try to keep on top of them, but if one slips through, please let me know.

I had one from South Africa contact me ...
by TXHawg
Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:15 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: E-L-G-S-E-S !
Replies: 2
Views: 7084

E-L-G-S-E-S !

:This is Cherelle Parker, the mayor of Philadelphia. She used to teach children English. :o



Shameful
by TXHawg
Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday January 22nd
Replies: 3
Views: 8412

Re: Wednesday January 22nd

Morning

21 here this morning. Should get up in the 40s with this sunshine today
by TXHawg
Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday January 21st
Replies: 3
Views: 8554

Re: Tuesday January 21st

30° and snowed in.
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Should have bought up all the bread and milk last night. :lol: :lol:
by TXHawg
Sat Jan 18, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday January 18th
Replies: 3
Views: 8471

Re: Saturday January 18th

Morning all!

We've already had our high for today. 45 now, plunging to 25 later today.
Good day to watch some football
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday January 17th
Replies: 5
Views: 11158

Re: Friday January 17th

Morning all. 54 right now should get up in the 60's today.

Tomorrow it drops to 25.

Gotta love Texas weather!
by TXHawg
Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday January 13th
Replies: 2
Views: 6290

Re: Monday January 13th

Happy Monday everyone.

We named the new dog Marvin. After the South Park character Starvin' Marvin.

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We cut his collar off ...
by TXHawg
Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday January 12th
Replies: 2
Views: 6221

Re: Sunday January 12th

Morning all

Somebody dumped a dog here. Well, at least close by. He was starving, literally. Skin and bones. So sad. It's obvious he has no training whatsoever. I've tried calling local shelters, but they all want $200 to drop a dog off. Not gonna happen. Heck, I've got 50 acres of woods and a ...
by TXHawg
Sat Jan 11, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday January 11 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 9561

Re: Saturday January 11 2025

Morning. Might get into the 50s today.

Have a good Saturday!
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 10, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday January10th
Replies: 3
Views: 7479

Re: Friday January10th

Morning.

33° this morning. Freezing rain last night froze up the heat pump. It was making the loudest, worst sounding noise. On emergency heat now until the ice melts. Hopefully nothing was permanently damaged.

I guess it could be worse. It could be 4° :D
by TXHawg
Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: Touring
Topic: Harley's 2025 lineup...
Replies: 2
Views: 57056

Harley's 2025 lineup...

Anybody notice there aren't any Ultra or Road Glide limited models anymore????? WTF???

The Street Glide now costs as much as my 2019 Ultra Limited did brand new!!!! WTF???

On a positive note, the new tech IS really cool. The big screen, no more real gauges, different ride modes, etc. The Whiskey ...
by TXHawg
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday January 6th
Replies: 3
Views: 7053

Re: Monday January 6th

All these crowns....

It's like hanging out with royalty! :character-burgerking:
by TXHawg
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:33 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday January 9th
Replies: 3
Views: 7176

Re: Thursday January 9th

Morning all!

ugh

Today
Thu 01/09
High 37 °F
100% Precip. / 0.40 in
Showers this morning, becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

I guess it's a good day to stay inside ...
by TXHawg
Sun Jan 05, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday January 6th
Replies: 5
Views: 8682

Re: Sunday January 6th

Happy Sunday!

Getting cold here
by TXHawg
Sat Jan 04, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday January 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 5028

Re: Saturday January 4th

Morning all.

Not bad today, going up to 62. Winter comes tomorrow - High of 67 low of 26. Not a typo
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:24 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday January 3rd
Replies: 3
Views: 5469

Re: Friday January 3rd


Morning. Roy says it looks like it melted all night, but maybe the wind just wore the white stuff out blowing it around. 33 degrees, wind down to 16 mph, chance of rain 60%.

You live up around McKinney, or am I thinking of someone else? My cousin lives out in the sticks west of Collinsville ...
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Is anybody familiar with this?
Replies: 9
Views: 11871

Re: Is anybody familiar with this?

Behooved. I see what you did there :laughing-rolling:

I believe in personal choice, so I don't judge anybody for not wearing a helmet. I choose to wear one to protect those one or two brain cells I have left.
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday January 3rd
Replies: 3
Views: 5469

Re: Friday January 3rd

Morning all. 51° here going up to 66°.

Real winter is in the forecast for next week. Even a chance for snow next Wednesday!
by TXHawg
Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:09 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Is anybody familiar with this?
Replies: 9
Views: 11871

Re: Is anybody familiar with this?

Be careful making fun of old folks or we'll run ya down with our walkers.
I'll be 65 in a month. I figured that gave me the privilege of making old folks jokes. Though lately, with my 2nd back surgery, I've been feeling twice that.

(I attach cards to my walker wheels with clothes pins so I can ...
by TXHawg
Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:05 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Is anybody familiar with this?
Replies: 9
Views: 11871

Re: Is anybody familiar with this?

Margarita wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:34 amJust pull out your phone and call for your mom, the tow truck, or the paramedics as needed.
That's what I would do. Maybe it was a thing back in @ScabbyDoo days, before cell phones and stuff. Image