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CURIOS for the CURIOUS [166]: Emu Boomerang, GENUINE THROWING BOOMERANG, ABORIGINAL MADE, Australia, 1980s Wikipedia article on Boomerang : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomerang Wikipedia article on Aboriginal Australians : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aboriginal_Australians Wikipedia article on Emu : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu

BOOK COVER REVIEW : Emeralds Are a Girl's Best Friend, by Sue Heady, intro by Michael O'Donoghue, 1999 Chartwell Books, PRC Publishing Ltd. Wikipedia article on Emerald : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald Wikipedia article on Jewelry/Jewellery : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery Wikipedia article on Gemology : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemology Wikipedia article on Gemstone : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone Wikipedia article on Lapidary : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapidary Wikipedia article on Mineral : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral Links to item description : https://www.amazon.com/Emeralds-Are-Girls-Best-Friend/dp/0785810986 https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/girls-best-friend-emeralds/7907278/#edition=65123811 Links to works by Sue Heady : https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/sue-heady/407238/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sue-Heady/author/B001K89VWY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&sr=1-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Link to works by Michael O'Donoghue : https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-ODonoghue/author/B001HMLJ32?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&sr=1-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

SHOW AND TELL [170]: STREAMLIGHT PROTAC HL-X RAIL MOUNT LIGHT and PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH, 1000 lumens *NOTE* Streamlight offers several different models of HL-X lights and options. Item description of PROTAC® RAIL MOUNT HL-X LONG GUN LIGHT : https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/protac-rail-mount-hl-x Wikipedia article on STREAMLIGHT : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streamlight Further information on other items shown in video : Item description of Midwest Industries, QD ATLAS BIPOD MOUNT, MI-QDABP : https://midwestindustriesinc.com/qd-atlas-bipod-mount/ Item description of Midwest Industries, MI TACTICAL LIGHT MOUNT, MCTAR-01G2 : https://midwestindustriesinc.com/mi-tactical-light-mount/ Item description of GG&GAZ, THE "DUALLY" DUAL RAIL FRONT SIGHT ACCESSORY MOUNT : https://www.gggaz.com/the-dually-dual-rail-front-sight-accessory-mount.html *Discontinued* Cloud Defensive LCS mk2 for Streamlight Switches

UNBOXING : a delivery from BT INDUSTRIES, ACCU-SHOT, ATLAS. BT54: Flushcup Stud. BT53: SILO. BT22: Atlas Leg Extensions. BT77: Support in Retro - X-Large.

UNBOXING [182]: another delivery from LIBERTY TREE COLLECTORS. US M14 Rifle Soldiers Pocket Manual (Reprint from PS Magazine, 1 February 1967). Uzi Sling West German Nylon. US 1903 Rifle Stock Reinforcement Bolt. CETME Sling Buttstock Keeper x2. US Vietnam Era Rifle Pocket. US 40mm GMG Grenade EMPTY Case TP x4. 98 Mauser Rifle Grenade Launcher (Repro). M16 Dual Magazine Pouch MOLLE Desert Camo x3.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICES, by LISA ABEND, 2011. Free Press, A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. A Season in the Kitchen at Ferran Adrià's elBulli. Wikipedia article on elBulli : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Bulli Wikipedia article on Ferran Adrià : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferran_Adrià Link to Simon and Schuster page on Lisa Abend : https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Abend/67435910 Wikipedia article on Free Press (publisher) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Press_(publisher)

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [165]: Kangaroo Boomerang, GENUINE THROWING BOOMERANG, ABORIGINAL MADE, Australia, 1980s Wikipedia article on Boomerang : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomerang Wikipedia article on Aboriginal Australians : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aboriginal_Australians Wikipedia article on Kangaroo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo

BOOK COVER REVIEW : The Science Fiction and Fantasy World of TIM WHITE, 1981 (1994), PAPER TIGER, An imprint of Dragon's World Ltd. Wikipedia article on Tim White (artist) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_White_(artist) Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books

SHOW AND TELL [169]: JECO, PC-104, 15/16, Vintage Portable desktop Reel to Reel Tape Recorder/Player, Made in Japan, 1969. Actual 55 year old tape, stay tuned for further updates on playability per maintenance / recording transfer. Wikipedia article on Magnetic tape : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_tape Wikipedia article on Reel-to-reel audio tape recording : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reel-to-reel_audio_tape_recording Wikipedia article on Tape recorder : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tape_recorder Wikipedia article on Audio tape specifications : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_tape_specifications Wikipedia article on Sound recording and reproduction : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_recording_and_reproduction

SHOW AND TELL: GUNTEC USA, DUAL AR 5.56 / .308 CAL UPPER RECEIVER ALUMINUM VISE BLOCK Item description : https://guntecusa.com/product/dual-ar-5-56-308-cal-upper-receiver-aluminum-vise-block/

UNBOXING [181]: another delivery from Coleman's Military Surplus. SUSPENDER, G.I. PISTOL BELT. SWISS ARMY PEAKED CAP (with braided cord). VINTAGE BRITISH MILITARY COTTON WEB BELT. PISTOL BELT, U.S. G.I., PVC CLASP. U.S. G.I. ONTARIO SPECIAL PURPOSE AXE WITH SHEATH Color ACU Digital.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : Fabulous Food THE COSTCO WAY, Flavorful fare using Costco products, 13th annual edition. 2014, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Toppan Leefung Printing. Wikipedia article on Costco : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costco

MEDIA REVIEW : ROCK ISLAND AUCTION COMPANY PRESENTS, Real Art, Real History, Real Iron, May 14 - 15 - 16, 2021, Premier Auction, mailer flyer

COOKBOOK COVER REVIEW : RATIO, by MICHAEL RUHLMAN, 2009. SCRIBNER, A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Septermber, 2010. Wikipedia article on Michael Ruhlman : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ruhlman

BOOK REVIEW : BROWNELLS MASTER CATALOG 73, 2021-2022

CURIOS for the CURIOUS [164]: Sun Moon Disc, Painted Wood (Hidden Art), Early 2000s, Made in Indonesia. Wikipedia article on The Sun in culture : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_in_culture Wikipedia chapter on Moon, In culture and life : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon#In_culture_and_life

BOOK COVER REVIEW : CHIAROSCURO, TIM WHITE, Text by Linda Bertram. 1988 (1993), PAPER TIGER, an imprint of Dragon's World Ltd. Wikipedia article on Tim White (artist) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_White_(artist) Wikipedia article on Paper Tiger Books : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Tiger_Books

UNBOXING *SPECIAL* : Thomas McRocklin Custom Guitar Pick Collection Tin! McRocklin on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@McRocklin Wikipedia article on Thomas McRocklin : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_McRocklin Link to Item description (Custom Pick Collection 6 Awesome picks, one custom metal tin!) : https://store.mcrocklin.com/p/xwosaz/ Link to Tortex picks : https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks/tortex/ Link to Jim Dunlop guitar picks : https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks/

UNBOXING : Guntec USA via Tactical Transition. AR-15 Carbine Length Gas Tube × 3, AR-15 QD Rear Takedown Pin With Swivel × 3, AR-15 Ambi Charging Handle Latch, AR-15 Charging Handle With Ambidextrous Latch (Anodized Black), AR-15 Charging Handle With Ambidextrous Latch (Anodized Green), AR-15 Charging Handle (Anodized Black), AR-15 Trigger Guard, AR-15 Slip Over Fake Suppressor (Anodized Black) (Laser Engraved).

UNBOXING [180]: another delivery from Army Navy Outdoors. Ontario Model 4 Strap Cutter Rescue Tool Surplus Grade 2, Used. 2 x MOLLE Double/Double M4 Mag Pouch, Coyote. U.S. Military Issue 1Qt Canteen with M1 NBC Cap. U.S. Issue ACU First Aid Kit Pouch with Insert, Used. Cammenga Military Phosphorescent Lensatic Compass Color Olive. 2 x Eagle Industries MBITR Radio Pocket, Used.

BOOK COVER REVIEW : The GEORGE FOREMAN Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook, Salton Inc. 2000, Pascoe Publishing Wikipedia article on George Foreman Grill : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Foreman_Grill Wikipedia article on George Foreman : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Foreman Wikipedia article on Russell Hobbs, Inc. (formerly Salton Inc.) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Hobbs,_Inc.

UNBOXING *SPECIAL* : "COLLIER PATENT DRAWING", from HEADSTAMP PUBLISHING. A delivery from " HEADSTAMP PUBLISHING. Milestone Add-on for 'Clockwork Basilisk' pre-order backers. Clockwork Basilisk description at HEADSTAMP PUBLISHING : https://www.headstamppublishing.com/collier-book

BOOK COVER REVIEW : The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, rendered by Hunt Emerson, KNOCKABOUT COMICS, 1989, 1998. Wikipedia article on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner Wikipedia chapter on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in popular culture, Comics : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner_in_popular_culture#Comics Wikipedia article on Samuel Taylor Coleridge : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Taylor_Coleridge Wikipedia article on Hunt Emerson : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunt_Emerson Wikipedia article on Knockabout Comics : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knockabout_Comics Wikipedia article on Graphic novel : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_novel Link to item description : https://largecow.com/collections/books/products/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner

SHOW AND TELL [168]: *REPLICA* French Army Paratrooper Knife. FAIRBAIRN-SYKES Style Fighting Knife, 2000s version. Made in India. Wikipedia source picture of DEXTROCHERE (Plumed clutching a sword) beret badge of the metropolitan paratrooper units : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dextroch%C3%A8re#/media/Fichier:Parachutiste_m%C3%A9tropolitain_l%C3%A9gion-b%C3%A9ret.jpg Wikipedia source picture of French Army Parachute Brevet : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_paratrooper_units#/media/File:Brevet_Parachutiste.jpg Wikipedia article on Replica : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replica Wikipedia article on List of French paratrooper units, French Army : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_paratrooper_units#French_Army Wikipedia article on Combat knife : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_knife Wikipedia article on Scabbard : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabbard

UNBOXING : another delivery from SARCO (acronym for Steen Armament Research Company), Inc. AR15/M16 Magazine Dust Cover, x6. AR15/M16 Muzzle Cap, x4. AR15/M16 Flash Hider Washer. AR15/M16 Delta Ring Wrench (Handguard Removal Tool). M4/AR15 16" Barrel, Complete.