tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post113142988122783298..comments2023-10-25T06:36:49.686-07:00Comments on Nerdy Tales: tday, bring your armor.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341061356170336823noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1132249129825826262005-11-17T09:38:00.000-08:002005-11-17T09:38:00.000-08:00we leave sunday since it is two days back to reno....we leave sunday since it is two days back to reno. not sure what time we'll leave yet.<BR/><BR/>just called sierra trading post... our guns will ship ups ground today or first thing tomorrow which means they'll be there by wednesday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341061356170336823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1132247566045665542005-11-17T09:12:00.000-08:002005-11-17T09:12:00.000-08:004103 E. Mission Ave.Spokane, Washington 99202USA50...4103 E. Mission Ave.<BR/>Spokane, Washington 99202<BR/>USA<BR/><BR/>509.535.6620<BR/>paintball gun, and mask $17.50<BR/>NOT open on thanksgiving. we should call ahead to ensure they have guns for us if we need them. they are open wenesday and friday. i'm not sure about sunday. how long you guys around?forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131947854009244272005-11-13T21:57:00.000-08:002005-11-13T21:57:00.000-08:00i played 4 games this afternoon with about 12 peop...i played 4 games this afternoon with about 12 people. i managed to go through about 40 paint balls.<BR/>does this mean i'm too patient?<BR/><BR/>i think i can pickup about 8 cases of paint for about 200$. most people locally are spending 40$ per case, so if i buy in bulk i'll sell to them at cost and keep what i want. dan, before you plan on spending 40$ for a case, let me see what i can get in here before thanksgiving.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131914661730028012005-11-13T12:44:00.000-08:002005-11-13T12:44:00.000-08:00and thus the reason I do not have burning desire t...and thus the reason I do not have burning desire to play paintball :)KANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517023164757920534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131862419143501612005-11-12T22:13:00.000-08:002005-11-12T22:13:00.000-08:00hey keith, no need to aim when you're playing ramb...hey keith, no need to aim when you're playing rambo... just run and shoot... I was doing it last summer and took one at 30 feet on my neck (bare skin). Looked like a viscious hicky, kinda stung for a while too.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416606644239685624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131774215615557372005-11-11T21:43:00.000-08:002005-11-11T21:43:00.000-08:00no laser site, but those 'red dot' scope thingys y...no laser site, but those 'red dot' scope thingys you look through are a popular upgard.<BR/>the tippmann 98 custom came with a taskman 4x 15mm scope on it. so if you can squish your eyeball behind that your welcome to use that gun.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131774095621338612005-11-11T21:41:00.000-08:002005-11-11T21:41:00.000-08:00dan and sara are more then welcome to use my 2 gun...dan and sara are more then welcome to use my 2 guns. i'll need to get a 3rd mask, but they are like 20$ (and cheaper then renting)<BR/>a box is 2000 rounds, and i'll see what i can cook up for good deals locally. ebay does not have me impressed, but it'll probably be 45$, like jen found.<BR/><BR/>I've already recieved the first of the three guns this week, and hope to see the second one next week. the third shipper is being pretty slow in responding to me. he's had two days and i've heard nothing. i hope to see that the week after.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131771321211077362005-11-11T20:55:00.000-08:002005-11-11T20:55:00.000-08:00we're thinking about getting a couple of guns from...we're thinking about getting a couple of guns from sierratrading post... we'll keep you updated.<BR/>they also have a box of 2000 paintballs for $45, but that is only marginally better than the 500 for $14 if that is true at fred myer.<BR/><BR/>i did order the super squisher for applesauce making for my kitchenaid. so i forsee fresh applesauce at thanksgiving.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341061356170336823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131762803255220362005-11-11T18:33:00.000-08:002005-11-11T18:33:00.000-08:00does anyone have a laser sight for their gun? my a...does anyone have a laser sight for their gun? my aim is terrible.k2hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171968118329398960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131762760424059632005-11-11T18:32:00.000-08:002005-11-11T18:32:00.000-08:00how much are the paint grenades?I've got some left...how much are the paint grenades?<BR/><BR/>I've got some left over paint from the house (we are moving this weekend), maybe I should bring a 1gal can and we can throw some dry ice in, and set it in the middle of the playing field.k2hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171968118329398960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131762027624442102005-11-11T18:20:00.000-08:002005-11-11T18:20:00.000-08:00hey kev, just line up the rentals for us... we eac...hey kev, just line up the rentals for us... we each want our own guns 1 box of paint for sarah and I togather. everyone needs their own gun, the more people active in the game the more fun it is.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416606644239685624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131730810906883612005-11-11T09:40:00.000-08:002005-11-11T09:40:00.000-08:003 should be fine. if lots of people go we'll just ...3 should be fine. if lots of people go we'll just swap out, play eliminatino or something.k2hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171968118329398960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131692037969330792005-11-10T22:53:00.000-08:002005-11-10T22:53:00.000-08:003rd gunhereand yes, that 80$ total cost has some p...3rd gun<BR/><A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7194483790&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1" REL="nofollow">here</A><BR/><BR/>and yes, that 80$ total cost has some pretty good upgrades. notice the remote tank attachment?<BR/><BR/>i think three is enough. we'll rent more if we want them. now i can take me and 2 friends to play with the other friends.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131686921207821262005-11-10T21:28:00.000-08:002005-11-10T21:28:00.000-08:00the latest gun you got had a 40$ (cough) shipping ...the latest gun you got had a 40$ (cough) shipping fee on it?!!k2hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171968118329398960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131686756702051292005-11-10T21:25:00.000-08:002005-11-10T21:25:00.000-08:00i'm in for paintball. get the rental lined up (gun...i'm in for paintball. get the rental lined up (gun, air, paint, and mask) and i'll throw the grubbies in.k2hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171968118329398960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131667268847356912005-11-10T16:01:00.000-08:002005-11-10T16:01:00.000-08:00there's snow in the snow areas though - w/in 1-1.5...there's snow in the snow areas though - w/in 1-1.5 hours of here...KANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517023164757920534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131665532036134062005-11-10T15:32:00.000-08:002005-11-10T15:32:00.000-08:00I'd rather go paintballing than snowshoeing, and r...I'd rather go paintballing than snowshoeing, and rather go snowboarding than either. :) But I'd be happy doing any/all of the above.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161501733415307275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131655408090170592005-11-10T12:43:00.000-08:002005-11-10T12:43:00.000-08:00kein as user name was a TYPO when i signed up. oo...kein as user name was a TYPO when i signed up. oops.<BR/><BR/>currently there is NO SNOW in spokane, but i would not be surprised if there were a few inches over thanksgiving. I don't plan on there being very much at this level. dan really wants to go snowshoing, so check with him before you don't bring them.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131650991855100842005-11-10T11:29:00.000-08:002005-11-10T11:29:00.000-08:00i'm interested... though i'll probably be the easy...i'm interested... though i'll probably be the easy target. =) <BR/>how much snow is there in spokane area right now? (is it worth keeping our snowshoes out when we move?)<BR/>what's with kein as your ebay name?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341061356170336823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131645444362620402005-11-10T09:57:00.000-08:002005-11-10T09:57:00.000-08:00new gun for kevinhow many guns do we want?<A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7195225581&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1" REL="nofollow"> new gun for kevin</A><BR/>how many guns do we want?forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131641114602071022005-11-10T08:45:00.000-08:002005-11-10T08:45:00.000-08:00local ski areas and parks - http://www.ski49n.com/...local ski areas and parks - <BR/>http://www.ski49n.com/ <BR/>http://www.mtspokane.com/<BR/>http://www.schweitzer.com/<BR/>http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/parks/motorparks.asp?Region=6KANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517023164757920534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131640009951383472005-11-10T08:26:00.000-08:002005-11-10T08:26:00.000-08:00mountspokane is probably the closest place with sn...mountspokane is probably the closest place with snow (and skiing)<BR/>not sure the cordinates though, but it's about 30 miles north east of spokane.<BR/><BR/>i think i've got at least 4 guys and their guns lined up, maybe even another 3 guys with free air. i'll look into rentals.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131587037393758572005-11-09T17:43:00.001-08:002005-11-09T17:43:00.001-08:00hey kev, I'm assuming there is snow in your neck o...hey kev, I'm assuming there is snow in your neck of the woods, can you send some gps cordinates of where you would go snow shoeing.. or maybe consider taking friday as a ski day somewhere near spokane.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416606644239685624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131586980476914392005-11-09T17:43:00.000-08:002005-11-09T17:43:00.000-08:00frozen paintballs... that could put the fear pain ...frozen paintballs... that could put the fear pain in your body... I opt for kev looking around and seeing about renting some guns. Also, maybe kev can get some guys, or gals, from his church to come out and play.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416606644239685624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837688.post-1131584376605842242005-11-09T16:59:00.000-08:002005-11-09T16:59:00.000-08:00my friend just had 3 guys move in with him (nephew...my friend just had 3 guys move in with him (nephews) so the guns are no longer up for grabs.<BR/>you can get cheep guns with a mask off ebay for less then 70.<BR/>air comes from sporting good shops, and the tanks hold up to 4000psi, so make sure you know what your doing if you do it yourself.<BR/><BR/>i like dan's snow shoe idea. problem is finding a few more people up for it.forkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612851807551897769noreply@blogger.com