Monthly Archives: July 2008

10/22 with Tech Sights

I acquired a 10/22 for cheap not too long ago, and my goal was to outfit it for one of the Appleseed events here in Missouri, which includes installing a set of Tech sights. I had some issues with stripped … Continue reading

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Fun at the range

I was planning on writing something about the Palestinian driving a bulldozer or some such piece of heavy equipment into people filled cars. Something about how he was gunned down by an Israeli citizen to stop the madness, and then … Continue reading

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IDPA day!!

I finally made it back out to Benchrest today for an IDPA match. It has been far too long since my last match, probably November 07. Sometimes life has to take a priority. Nice to see some folks I hadn’t … Continue reading

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Oh how times have changed…..

Today we had a young boy come to the door asking if he could mow our yard. We didn’t know they boy and told him no, we’d do it ourselves. And he walked away disappointed. Its not that the yard … Continue reading

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Busy weekend.

Looks like I have another goal oriented weekend. I have to get my shower to the point to where I can start laying tile. Gotta get this done. Tired of only having one shower in the house. Also want to … Continue reading

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Prison vs Work

I just started working at a large well known company in our area. Its been a huge adjustment for me. For one, I’m used to having the keys to the kingdom, and being able to cross job description boundaries at … Continue reading

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Meet the teacher night

Tonight was meet the teacher night at my kid’s school. Basically, the kids get to run around a say hi to their new teachers, hug their favorites (yes, this still happens in our school), and see their friends. Brand new … Continue reading

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Notice to Home Depot

When I’m in your store, perhaps in the tile aisle looking at mortar, please do not talk to me about the fact that I can buy a new furnace from you and have it installed. I really don’t care. If … Continue reading

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Winnebago County Concealed Carry

From the Rockford Register Star :         ”In four months, Winnebago County voters will be able to decide if they want concealed carry firearm legislation.” This is what it is all about. Voters deciding.

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Obama wants us to speak spanish

First off, I understand his point. And I don’t entirely disagree. Learning a second language is probably a good thing. It’s a great activity for the mind and a good way to learn another culture. Lets face it, its never … Continue reading

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