Cap'n Bob & the Damsel

Delay Train

The other day, I posted a picture of a colorful sunrise. In that article, I mentioned the fact that I leave the house early so I can get to work early and come home early. Today it was not to be . . .

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Note that this is the END of the train as it moved from right to left. There were two locomotives on this end and three on the other end of the train. It took eight minutes for the train to pass at a speed of about 15 MPH.

But, I was only a few minutes later than usual and we’re going to be on vacation next week. After that, there are only 379 calendar days left until my planned retirement date which is only 239 estimated working days to go, but then, who’s counting?

17 Jul 2008 by California Travel

Warthog Progress Report

HawgWe reported on feeding problems with the Warthog and promised to make a progress report. This is an interim report. There will be a follow up.

First, I replaced the springs in the magazines thinking that would improve the feed of rounds into the chamber. Next, thanks to Kerby, the Para representative who contacted us about our problems, we watched a video of Todd Jarrett giving some shooting tips for short-barreled .45s. In the video, Todd demonstrated the classic ‘stovepipe’ that occurs when the gun is not properly supported by the shooter and then demonstrated how to hold the gun.

Image: Looking into the Warthog’s chamber.

Sunday, when we went to the range, we had new magazine springs and newly-acquired advice on shooting the weapon. We both shot the gun and we both experienced misfeeds even when bracing the gun as advised.

I spoke with with the Para representative today and we agreed to send the gun into the shop for a closer look at the problem. We think that this time, armed with more data, they can pinpoint the problem and get it resolved. We’re hoping so. Damsel loves the little gun even if it has been a bit temperamental.

15 Jul 2008 by Firearms

Reading Material

Mandatory reading – paperweight optional.

I’m enjoying reading “Effective Handgun Defense” (ISBN: 0-87349-899-2), by Frank W. James, who points out in the book that he is no kin to the 19th century outlaw brothers. The book is more than just tactics and has a very interesting history section. It’s amply illustrated and filled with plenty of good information.

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14 Jul 2008 by Firearms Second Amendment

After the Cleanup

These are the firearms we took to the indoor target range today. All except for the little Airweight J-frame, that is – but it is a good-looking gun, so I put it on the table.

Don’t read anything into the table cover. It’s all I had that would fit the new folding utility table that we use on the patio when we clean up.

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13 Jul 2008 by Firearms

Tony Snow — 1955 – 2008

Damsel and I mourn the passing of Tony Snow. The Nation and the media world have lost an extraordinary human being. Tony’s wife and children have lost a wonderful husband and father. God bless Tony’s family and friends in their time of loss.

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12 Jul 2008 by Media People

Sunrise

I generally head for the office early in the morning, often arriving before 0630. Today, unlike most spring and summer days in this area, there was a beautiful sunrise. Our norm for this time of the year is coastal low clouds and fog, burning off late in the morning. I stopped the car and snapped this view over (yet another) construction site on the way to work.

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As is generally the case, you can click on the image to see the really big version.

11 Jul 2008 by Environment Photography

First on My Block

heller-kitty.jpgWoo Hoo! I’ll bet that I’m the first kid on my block to have a nice new HELLER KITTY Tee shirt! (Image, right – click to maxify.)

We ordered it as soon as we saw it after the Heller/DC SCOTUS Decision in June. It showed up yesterday from Image In Media. I promptly washed it and took this picture (click to enlarge). I’m going to wear it to the range on Sunday when we go shooting.

Thanks to Michelle at Image In Media for the personal service and prompt delivery. I hope she sells a million of them! 🙂

11 Jul 2008 by Firearms Humor Second Amendment

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