Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Crow

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

I’ve always been a fan of bluegrass music. I have an uncle that plays the banjo and I grew up listening to him pick, and really developed a love for the music. Laying in bed the other night, there was … Continue reading →

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It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine.

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Well, maybe not this time….. I found a Remington 700 BDL in .30-06 at a local gun shop for $500 new. I should have bought it on Saturday when I looked at it. By the time I made the decision … Continue reading →

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Pull!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

I got out for a little bit today to try out the newest trap & skeet range in St. Louis, Gateway Gun Club. It’s a really nice range with 9 combination trap & skeet fields. Most, if not all of … Continue reading →

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Eagle watching

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

One of the cool things about living in the St. Louis area is the winter migration of the bald eagles to our area. The confluence of the Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri rivers is just to the north of St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Another peaceful transfer of power

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

Well, it’s done. We have installed our 44th President of the United States in a peaceful transfer of power. And that is one of the many things which makes this country great. I wasn’t going to watch it, but I … Continue reading →

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Want!

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

I found this over on the DRTV Forums I think I like this better than the 185 acre farm I found in a while back….heck of a lot cheaper too….. http://www.survivalproperty.com/ My family would think I’ve lost my mind for … Continue reading →

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Field lessons…..

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

I learned a couple things today at the local IDPA match. First: Where have you been all my life???? I was given a bunch of these for Christmas this year, but had never tried them before. The temperature was in … Continue reading →

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Global Warming is awesome!

Posted on January 15, 2009 by
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HR 45

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

It’s started boy and girls. HR 45, Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 You can also find more info in other parts of the blogosphere. Time to start calling your Congressmen and women. Highlights of … Continue reading →

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Conundrums

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

I hate it when you walk into the local fun store, and for the first time in months you see LOADS of 223 Remington AND 5.56×45 NATO on the shelves. Normally, this situation wouldn’t be an issue, but when you’ve … Continue reading →

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