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It is finally starting to cool off here at home, and yet, I go looking for Rascal and soon after receive a communique that he is in the heat of "The Jungle".
What does this mean? How would I know? It could be anything with this animal.
All I could make out was, "Hey, I hate to cut it short but their closing in and while the drones are not as effective in this heavy canopy these barefoot bums can sure be a nasty fight on the ground. Sal is ready and the fuses are set, gotta go light'em up boss! Hey! *Radio Crackle* take the FN, it's ready to go and hot to trot!"
Before I can get out the second half of "WTH?" I hear rifle reports and he hangs up.
Well, all I can figure is he has gotten himself neck deep in jungle trouble with his buddy Sal. Rascal has been in worse scrapes before. He'll make it back, for sure.
As always we thank @SummRidge for their continued support on missions as these! Time is tight and the shots are close so get in the comments for more!
Good Luck
Godspeed
Keep Going!
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"Hey friend, Rascal texted and said we got some "work to do" ."
"Wait, what? You aren't carrying? What is wrong with yo... Nevermind, we'll talk about that later, just take this and get in the truck."
Yeah, it's a Ruger RXM COA 9mm, yeah @SummRidge pitched in so be nice, and yeah he's coming too. Now get in.
"You don't know how this works? What're we doing? The crew will fill you in, now take a few breaths and pull yourself together. This hay ain't gonna put itself in the barn."
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MITCH RAPP IS BACK!!!!
Happy Book Pub Day to @bentleydonb 's newest #VinceFlynn #MitchRapp thriller #DoubleTap is out today!!!!!!!
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DOUBLE TAP (Mitch Rapp #25 by @bentleydonb) is available today!
Buy your copy, including signed editions: vinceflynn.com/double-tap
Read my 5-star review of DOUBLE TAP, Don Bentley’s latest in the Mitch Rapp series, out tomorrow, 9/22/2026. And order your copy now! @bentleydonb @VinceFlynncom
#MitchRappIsBack
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It is actually starting to cool, thank The Lord, and the nights are starting to arrive just a bit earlier. Soon that superior season will be upon us. Autumn.
This reminds me of story from a few autumns past when Rascal had to deal with some ne'er-do-wells raising Cain late one night at the shop.
When I got there I found the creature dressed in his best 1800's sleepwear and holding a .45 revolver.
"You take the light, i'll lead the way." was all the talk he would allow.
He handed me the Humming Meadow Silo Taper Hurricane and deeper into the dark warehouse we went. Given that this was years before Humming Meadow was stocking these I have no clue how he came by it. No, I did not bother to ask.
How that evening unfolded is a story, perhaps, for another time. For now I will thank @SummRidge for always supporting us and will say that this week's fun is a Taylor's and Co. Remington Conversion .45colt revolver paired with a lovely Humming Meadow Silo Taper Hurricane Candle holder (will be throwing in a candle too!)
I hope all of you have an amazing and blessed week and are looking forward to fall as much as we are!
Good luck to all and Keep Going even when it gets spooky!
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Congrats to @bentleydonb on Double Tap hitting shelves tomorrow (9/22)!
Don continues Vince Flynn’s legacy with the next chapter in the Mitch Rapp series. Well done! 👏
#americanassassin #bookrelease #mitchrappisback
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Rascal found out he got to partner with the beloved & celebrated @RoofKorean7 for this week's giveaway and that varmint has been strutting around the shop with his chest puffed out all morning, lol.
We are happy to promote this great example of American resourcefulness and bravery as well as his book Rooftop Korean: Memoir of the 1992 L.A. Riots which is set to release tomorrow, 09/15/2026!
Tony said to do it right! So, we are including in this week the BALLISTIC ADDITION of his new book which has both a shot right through the title page but the legend's signature as well! These were very limited and I was very surprised he had one left to offer you fine folks!
We could not get Tony to throw in his Daewoo rifle, understable, so Rascal is coming through for you all with the new Harrington & Richardson Retro M16A1 20" 5.56 rifle!
Given X has new feelings about our festivities we are asking all the long time folks to inform our new friends of how it all works!
Please check out @wargate and wargatebooks.com to make your purchase this week and support Tony!
Thanks, as always, to @SummRidge , and all others that help make these possible!
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From Karl Streed -
I BET YOU DIDN'Y KNOW ABOUT THIS: AFTER FLIGHT 77 HIT THE PENTAGON ON 9/11, THE FOLLOWING HAPPENED.
A daycare facility inside the Pentagon had many children, including infants who were in heavy cribs. The daycare supervisor, looking at all the children they needed to evacuate, was in a panic over what they could do.
There were many children, mostly toddlers, as well as the infants who would need to be taken out with the cribs. There was no time to try to bundle them into carriers and strollers.
Just then a young Marine came running into the center and asked what they needed. After hearing what the center director was trying to do, he ran back out into the hallway and disappeared. The director thought, "Well, here we are, on our own."
About 2 minutes later, that Marine returned with 40 other Marines in tow.
Each of them grabbed a crib with a child, and the rest started gathering up toddlers.
The director and her staff then helped them take all the children out of the center and down toward the park near the Potomac .
Once they got about 3/4 of a mile outside the building, the Marines stopped in the park, and then did a fabulous thing - they formed a circle with the cribs, which were quite sturdy and heavy, like the covered wagons in the Old West.
Inside this circle of cribs, they put the toddlers, to keep them from wandering off.
Outside this circle were the 40 Marines, forming a perimeter around the children and waiting for instructions. There they remained until the parents could be notified and come get their children.
The chaplain then said, "I don't think any of us saw nor heard of this on any of the news stories of the day. It was an incredible story of our men there.” There wasn't a dry eye in the room.
The thought of those Marines and what they did and how fast they reacted; could we expect any less from them? It was one of the most touching stories from the Pentagon.
It's the military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
It's the military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.
If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women, who have served and are currently serving our country, and honor the memory of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice!
God Bless The USA!
Never forget!!!
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In honor of Dolly, one of the great pride's of East Tennessee, we are giving away what, according to lore, could well have been a type of gun she carried. Especially when being pestered on the streets of NY.
One thing we do know for sure, Dolly was a pistol herself and definitely kept one handy, especially in the days before she could afford personal security.
For this rare and occasioned Harvey's Memorial Giveaway we and @SummRidge present a Smith & Wesson 36 Classic snub chambered in .38 Special.
It will not surprise you that this is a "9 to 5" giveaway and will run from 9am eastern today to 5pm eastern on Friday.
The replies to this post are what count and will be drawn from. Say somethin' nice about Dolly or share a post as a reply that you’ve come across over the last 24 hours that was especially insightful and or meaningful to you. Even post a song or clip of Dolly, that you love.
For fear of overdoing it and becoming tacky and dishonoring I will aim for this to be my last focused personal Dolly post for a time.
Love y'all and rest easy Tennessee Girl.
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In 1988 Dolly Parton pulled every 7th and 8th grader in Sevier County into a room and told them to pick a buddy.
She made them sign a contract.. if BOTH graduate, she hands you both $500. One fails, nobody gets paid.
The county dropout rate went from 35% to 6%.
She handed out the checks herself.
In 1989 she offered $500 to every kid in the county who wanted to go to the local college.
When Gatlinburg burned in 2016, she sent 900 families $1,000 a month for six months.
You've probably heard that part.
Here's the part you haven't:
The fund raised more than expected, so she showed up in May and handed every one of those families another $5,000 on top.
Then she quietly put $3 million into the recovery group that handles the years after the news trucks leave.
She built her county an entire hospital.
She played a benefit concert in 2007, Dollywood and the Stampede matched it, and LeConte Medical Center opened in 2010 with a birthing unit and a women's center in it.
In 2022 she started covering 100% of tuition, books, and fees for Dollywood employees.
Full-time, part-time, AND seasonal.
In 1991 she paid for a bald eagle sanctuary because the birds couldn't be released back into the wild, no press release.
And when Hurricane Helene came through here in Western North Carolina, she wrote a personal check for $1 million and her companies matched it.
She didn't owe North Carolina anything, but she helped us anyway.
She started the Imagination Library because her daddy couldn't read or write. Before he passed, he told her it was the most important thing she ever did.
Rest in Peace, Dolly 🇺🇸
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For DOUBLE TAP @bentleydonb will have five tour stops. If you cannot attend the events, you can order your signed editions from the stores.
Monday, September 21
Once Upon A Crime - Minneapolis, MN
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Tuesday, September 22
The Poisoned Pen - Phoenix, AZ
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Wednesday, September 23
@murderbooks - Houston, TX
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Thursday, September 24
@halfpricebooks - Dallas, TX
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Saturday, September 26
@halfpricebooks - Mason, OH
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Mitch Rapp is Back!
DOUBLE TAP Review: @bentleydonb Turns Mitch Rapp’s Past Into a Kill Zone (with Details)
Read here: therealbookspy.substack.com/…
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The St. Jude portion of our journey is underway! The next few days are basically the “pregame show” before our six week marathon of radiation treatments begin.
What we’ve learned so far: Cal’s brain tumor was an ependymoma. There are two types of ependymoma, PFA & PFB. PFB is the much less aggressive of the two - less likely to ever return, etc. Well once again, God’s hand is on Cal as he indeed has PFB. PFB ependymomas are treated with radiation only. Still gotta run some precautionary tests but shouldn’t be any chemo!
Our oncologist gave us the most wonderful outlook today. It should essentially be six weeks of radiation, then our Cal will go on to lead a healthy, normal life (with some regular imaging thrown in to make sure everything stays OK).
God is good, y’all. We continue to live in the middle of a miracle.
We still ask for all the prayers to continue! They have sustained us all, and we need them to continue to power us all through this next month and a half or so. We’re specifically praying for Cal’s continued full healing and that he’ll handle the treatments just fine. Also strength and understanding for Cade and Chloe, and safe travel for Katie and I as we wear ruts up and down I55 & Hwy 82.
Cal is doing great! His spirits are high! And he’s gained nearly 12 pounds in two weeks!
Our Iron Man just keeps on keepin’ on!
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Just wanted to share the highlight of my day so far. I was on my way home from errands with my wife when we saw this. A group of young men, working out and praying together to start their day. This is what America needs! The kids are gonna be alright.
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Win a signed edition of GOD'S COUNTRY by @WmKentKrueger (pub. by @AtriaBooks 8/18/26).
To enter, follow William and REPOST this post.
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I always knew @LeBonheurChild did great things. But the whole place and everyone we’ve encountered associated with it , it’s all special. From our transport team right down to discharge day.
Just starting our @StJude part of the journey but already it’s been more of the same.
These places are literally saving children’s lives every day and making miracles happen. My son is walking proof. I sincerely encourage everyone who can to help out these places financially. No gift too big or small.
I don’t want to even imagine where we’d be right now without these places.
This post is spot on Joel! I am so glad Cal is doing well following surgery. We @LeBonheurChild are blessed by God with the top Neuroscience Institute, thanks in part to our partnership with @StJude, along with the talented people like @KlimoJr, Dr. Jim Wheless and their team.
Book Mail is always the best mail! Thankful to be a Mitch Rapp Ambassador again! #DoubleTap #MitchRappIsBack
@VinceFlynncom @AtriaMysteryBus @bentleydonb
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There is so much that could be said about this week's giveaway.
I will simply hit the main points:
A man, Jordan Salinas, who seems to dig Splinter Cell went from live action role play to live action and likely saved many lives in Twin Falls, Idaho at the @innoutburger in doing so.
We celebrate that in today's litigious culture this man chose to risk his life and his liberty by doing the righteous thing. He held to his convictions by going armed and by running towards the direction of gunfire, of imminent danger. Reports are that he rendered medical aid after the gunfire ceased, as well.
In honor of this man and that masculine sacrificial heroic American spirit that runs, not away from conflict, but that fights for the opportunity to get between evil and goodness, and effectively, Rascal is proud to do a little LARPing himself.
Today, dressed as Jordan, Rascal offers up an FN Five-seveN 5.7x28mm pistol with fde frame and black slide!
We thank @SummRidge for sponsoring yet another giveaway!
TO ENTER this week's festivities: FOLLOW us and @SummRidge , REPOST or QUOTE POST this post, and REPLY to this post.
Let's share this one far and wide, my friends!
Good Luck
Godspeed
Keep Going
and Go Armed!
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