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A Video Christmas Card

I can’t exactly send this card in an envelope, but it goes out to two people that helped me when I was having troubles with my Para Ordinance Warthog .45 ACP compact pistol.

First of all, to Michael Bane, who took an interest in my problems and referred me to someone who could help solve them.

Merry Christmas, Michael!

Secondly, to Kerby Smith, of Para’s Communications and Public Relations, who got the gun into the shop and saw to it that it got the attention it needed. Kerby also sent me an instructional Todd Jarrett video showing techniques to be used when shooting short-barreled .45s. Kerby also gave me some advice on cleaning and lubrication.

Merry Christmas, Kerby!

As you can see from the video, I’m enjoying shooting my Warthog instead of agonizing over the next misfeed or stovepipe. Thank you guys for all the help!

16 Dec 2008 by Culture Firearms Shooting

Santa Fly-By

It’s December and just like the last several-to-many years in this location (I forget how many years), Santa made his annual fly-by our house this evening. Thanks to the sponsorship of the City and our first-class Police Department, Santa is able to visit most of the residential neighborhoods in town. He stops every block or so to hand out goodies to kids, young and old.

Here’s a short video of the man in red as he makes his fly-by. Santa made his next stop just around the corner from where the video ends.

03 Dec 2008 by Culture

The Chieftain

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This is the ‘Pontiac Chieftain’ hood ornament on the 1947 station wagon that we saw yesterday. It’s an Art Deco classic sculpture in it’s own right. Click the image above for the extra large view.

09 Nov 2008 by Arts Culture

Happy Halloween


I DO BELIEVE IN SPOOKS!

In a little while, all the little witches, goblins and fairy-tale characters will begin to show up looking for their treats. We’re ready for them, even though there may be some rain showers to dampen (pun intended) spirits. Regardless, we will be answering the door and smiling at this years crop of Halloween tricksters.
 

31 Oct 2008 by Culture

The West Side of the Casino

I took this shot of the famous Catalina Casino from the Descanso Beach side – a side not regularly seen since this is not visible in the town of Avalon. Click for the big picture.

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02 Oct 2008 by Culture Travel

Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services

Navajo EMSAs we departed from our visit to the Canyon de Chelly National Park on the Navajo Nation near Chinle, Arizona, we got behind this EMS vehicle in traffic. We followed them down the road for a way when they turned down the road leading to the local medical center.

While I was looking at some of the pictures I took while on vacation last month, I got curious about them and found this on their website:

The Department of Emergency Medical Services is one of eight departments within the Navajo Division of Public Safety.

Navajo EMS is a Dedicated, Progressive Service Focused on Quality Care. Expanded Advanced Life Support Capabilities and Transport Services are Preeminent. We Consist of a Well Organized Structure of Dedicated Personnel Determined to Provide Elite Services.

The Goal of the Department is to Provide for the continued development of the comprehensive Public Safety and Emergency Medical Services System to advance the quality of care and transportation of the sick and/or Injured.

They go to say that their Department is affiliated with the University of New Mexico Emergency Medical Services Academy and the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services Bureau. Parts of the reservation overlap into Utah, New Mexico and Colorado, although most of it is within Arizona.

08 Aug 2008 by Culture Medix

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