Monthly Archives: July 2009

Cash for Clunkers

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

It seems we just burned through $1 billion for buying a bunch of clunkers, in a week. So an additional $2 billion ought to last…. 2 weeks. At least with my funny math. Anyway, I just find it interesting that … Continue reading →

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Back to the loading bench…..

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

I had written a while back about working up some .223 Remington loads using the 42 gr Sinterfire bullet. The first batch I worked up used Accurate 2460. I really wasn’t happy with how that batch shot. My shooting bench … Continue reading →

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More healthcare

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

My grandmother and her husband are both in an assisted living home. They need to be. Their age and medical needs require it. My dad called earlier today because the facility is talking about evicting them because they haven’t been … Continue reading →

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Healthcare

Posted on July 26, 2009 by

I have to admit, I don’t give my insurance coverage much thought. I’m fortunate enough to be able to purchase health insurance though my employer. I pay a fair amount each month ( a bit over $500 a month to … Continue reading →

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Oops

Posted on July 26, 2009 by

I’ve read blogging tips that say you should post something every day. I don’t know that I subscribe to that notion, but then I’m not a professional blogger (is that really a job?) However, I didn’t realize that I let … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

I am hesitant to write about this tonight. It often seems that the death of a soldier is used to politicize the war in Iraq and how we should/shouldn’t be there. That is not the purpose tonight. Should anyone perceive … Continue reading →

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Big planes

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Must be my lucky week. This week I’ve been fortunate to see 2 large planes. Some of you are thinking big deal. Sorry, I like the big planes. It’s amazing to me to watch something that large actually fly. Since … Continue reading →

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Self nominating Darwin Award Candidate

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

Can you believe that this: ​ costs as much as this??? Ugh, I know which would have been more fun, and wouldn’t have involved me thinking, “Gotta get out from the door and away from the front tire, NOW!” At … Continue reading →

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To be filed in the “Duh” cabinet

Posted on July 12, 2009 by

Swearing Provides Pain Relief

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3-gun

Posted on July 12, 2009 by

We had 5 stages yesterday, but I won’t bore you with the details of each stage. 2 were of the “Stand in box A, shoot 6 targets, run like hell to box B, shoot some more” variety. One was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns, shooting | 4 Comments