Japan is in trouble population wise… The total has shrunk for the fourth year running, falling back to a level it was last at in 2000, with more than one in four people now aged 65 or older. From the … Continue reading
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Sometimes, not often, the confluence of events allows a little down time on a trip. This one has proven to be that one break a year type of trip… Got a chance to attend a military reunion of current/former Maritime … Continue reading
I’ve re-written this post about three times, trying to express my disgust without cussing… Did you know the Bible, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence all promote sexism? And racism? According to a course (required course mind you) being … Continue reading
Down in JAX for the MPRA Symposium, and this is a perfect fit… PBY- WWII P-2V7 This one is painted as VP-5 crew nine for a reason… This is the reason… 38 years, but they were returned to their families… … Continue reading
In all the hoopla surrounding the NRA AM, I missed this one… April 10th in History… The date was 150 years ago. 1865… Lee’s General Order Number 9 was recorded by Rev. Edmund Jennings Lee, IV (b. 1877) for an … Continue reading
TL;DR version- Fun was had by all. Good folks, good food (except for Friday night), and great conversations. Neat toys too! The LEOs liked us, the service people liked us, and the cleaning people liked us! Win-Win-Win!!! From the earlier … Continue reading
The last ones… Teamwork is essential; it gives them someone else to shoot at. We are not retreating, we are advancing in a different direction. I’ve learned that it’s not good to talk about my troubles. 80% of the people … Continue reading
Overheard at breakfast, a media type who is hired by the NRA to help with the big media events, audio and video set up. He was ‘complaining’ to s co-worker, “I wasn’t into guns, then I came to the first … Continue reading
We started the day with a Shooter Self-Care Class taught by Ambulance Driver, Murph, JB, TOTW and Lawdog, with the Shekel commenting on legal issues. A good review is HERE by Pedi. In answer to questions concerning the Colt OEM … Continue reading
Mr. B asked me to check on the Remington/Para situation- The answer is that Para parts/warranty repairs will be done by Remington ONLY for guns purchased after Remington’s 2011 acquisition. Finally got to put my paws on the new Glock … Continue reading