Achievement unlocked…

While other areas were dealing with “Day of Rage”, Wichita Falls was doing a first responder appreciation today. Thanks to the Elk’s Club and about 50 volunteers, a variety of first responders- LEO’s, Fire, EMS, from Wichita Falls and some … Continue reading

Another hit…

France, Nice this time, was ground zero for another attack last night. This time it was a truck mowing people down along the beach promenade. 70+ dead and over 50 injured as of the time I went to bed. No … Continue reading

TBT…

Traditions… This post won’t make a lot of sense to most people, but go with me here… It’s a ‘tradition’, origin lost in time, that the last flight to the boneyard is always at max power… This is a P-3 … Continue reading

It’s SUMMER in Texas…

The most coveted parking space… In the SHADE!!! I don’t care if it’s a hundred yards to the store… Nope, not a bit… because SHADE! 🙂 I’ll try to get an AAR up for tomorrow on LibertyCon, if anyone is … Continue reading

ZZzzzzzz…

Gah… Not only was I late, the post didn’t go either… Sorry bout that! 16 hours, 856 miles, my ass is draggin’ and hopefully I’m still asleep when you read this. Blogging will Resume tomorrow, after I’m coherent again. Go … Continue reading

Heading home…

Tired, but fun was had at LibertyCon.  Some new faces put with commenters, interesting conversations were had, one liners and puns were exchanged on an many things, lessons were learned, and plotting and scheming was done… It has been a … Continue reading

Aviation Art…

On the morning of May 25, 1944, three pilots from the 4th Fighter Group, the “Debden Eagles”, 336th Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force, were over Germany looking for trouble. Flying near Botenheim, they encountered German planes from III JG1, 9th … Continue reading

LibertyCon…

Nothing like starting a con with a morning at the range… And segueing into meetings with old and new friends. First panel- Sarah Hoyt, John Ringo, Larry Corriea, and Toni Weisskopf. MHI update… And then there is the 100% rule … Continue reading

Barbie for ‘men’…

And some women I know too… Top to bottom- Gen 1- Colt SP1 (Early 70s edition) 1:12 twist, Colt and CVV contract uppers Gen 2- Colt HBAR (Late 80s edition) 1:9 twist Gen 3- Wilson Elite, reworked by former Marine … Continue reading

Light posting and commenting

At LibertyCon in Chattanooga, trying to learn how to write better, and seeing some folks. Panels all day, and half the night. I expect to be back to regular blogging about Tuesday when I get back home. So, ice cream … Continue reading