No fat pig, but a fat-enough and fine-enough turkey courtesy of the world's greatest hostess, who just happens to be married to the world's greatest host.
This and that is to be reported, but for now a single narrow point. Promoters who cancel their gun shows at the last hour and without proper notice should be questioned on the rack and handed over to secular authority for punishment. Stakes and faggots to be raised by private subscription.
Nov 28, 2011
Nov 25, 2011
Over the river and through the loophole to...
I await arrival of the house-sitter and her irritable German shepherd.
The pile of shootie stuff is stowed in the camper. It will be my first gun show presence as a "vendor" in quite a while.
The quotation marks around "vendor" are used advisedly. More accurately stated it is an enthusiast who let things get out of hand and desires to clear out a few more-or-less "parts" rifles, trade one dandy Winchester 88 in .284 for more militant types of iron, and, most importantly, shed about three cubic feet of goodies. Things like vintage taxidermy supplies, a Flaubert lock, A Winchester '06 bolt, dies for calibers I've permanently abandoned, an old Herter's press.
If you're a pack-rat gunny, you'll understand. You acquire and acquire when prices are right. Or when you've taken temporary leave of your senses. Every few years you reach a decision point. You either put up a Morton building or peddle stuff.
Of course, there's always the danger of further acquisition at any loophole, regardless of what side of the table you're on. A man of strong resolve and sterling character can resist. I'll let you know how I do.
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Note to self: Don't forget the black Sharpie.
The pile of shootie stuff is stowed in the camper. It will be my first gun show presence as a "vendor" in quite a while.
The quotation marks around "vendor" are used advisedly. More accurately stated it is an enthusiast who let things get out of hand and desires to clear out a few more-or-less "parts" rifles, trade one dandy Winchester 88 in .284 for more militant types of iron, and, most importantly, shed about three cubic feet of goodies. Things like vintage taxidermy supplies, a Flaubert lock, A Winchester '06 bolt, dies for calibers I've permanently abandoned, an old Herter's press.
If you're a pack-rat gunny, you'll understand. You acquire and acquire when prices are right. Or when you've taken temporary leave of your senses. Every few years you reach a decision point. You either put up a Morton building or peddle stuff.
Of course, there's always the danger of further acquisition at any loophole, regardless of what side of the table you're on. A man of strong resolve and sterling character can resist. I'll let you know how I do.
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Note to self: Don't forget the black Sharpie.
Fate of the Nation
Or, "Back to work after a day of monumental bad judgement at the groaning board." (Thank you Enid et al. Food and company outstanding, as usual.)
Politics, bucolic style: By this time a citizen who pays attention should have a very plausible list of top Iowa Caucus finishers. Not this year. The state polls are like congressman's morals -- loose, confused, and certainly not to be relied on.
In order, the averages make it;
Gingrich
Cain
Romney
Paul
My take puts Paul no worse than third -- or second if the Gingrich immigration stand really riles the right.
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More than usual, the outcome may depend on weather the night of January 3. A good libertarian thinker hopes for the mother of all blizzards. If the north wind shuts down the state, the "values voters" will cocoon and pray for a miracle.
The Ron Paul forces will mobilize everything from snowmobiles to one-horse open sleighs. Victory will be ours, a landslide.
Politics, bucolic style: By this time a citizen who pays attention should have a very plausible list of top Iowa Caucus finishers. Not this year. The state polls are like congressman's morals -- loose, confused, and certainly not to be relied on.
In order, the averages make it;
Gingrich
Cain
Romney
Paul
My take puts Paul no worse than third -- or second if the Gingrich immigration stand really riles the right.
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More than usual, the outcome may depend on weather the night of January 3. A good libertarian thinker hopes for the mother of all blizzards. If the north wind shuts down the state, the "values voters" will cocoon and pray for a miracle.
The Ron Paul forces will mobilize everything from snowmobiles to one-horse open sleighs. Victory will be ours, a landslide.
Nov 24, 2011
Thanksgiving
May you enjoy the day.
Here at Camp J, the commandant's contribution to a traditional dinner bubbles gently in the dutch oven. Bush's, laced with extra high-test molassas, bacon, onion, a pinch of organic St. Cloud oregano. I'd tell you the other ingredients, but then I'd have to kill you.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Here at Camp J, the commandant's contribution to a traditional dinner bubbles gently in the dutch oven. Bush's, laced with extra high-test molassas, bacon, onion, a pinch of organic St. Cloud oregano. I'd tell you the other ingredients, but then I'd have to kill you.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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