KtKC 2013 - The Extended Cut!

Dropping this before ducking out for the week.  Simply can't contain the awesome.

More and better photos later!

Light Blogging Alert

I know it has been lately, but it's about to get really light this week.  Kind of have a wedding thing to do today, and a honeymoon to enjoy next week.  Fair warning.

Unneeded Features

Aero Precision is selling a stripped AR upper that gets rid of the main one on the AR platform.

If I were building an AR from scratch, this is upper I'd use.  I've always felt that if there's an issue that requires you to beat the bolt into battery, there's probably something not very safe about the ammo or your gun.

Teaser

Editing some photos (apparently PS Elements 10 no longer recognizes NEF Raw, yay extra steps!)

Here's a teaser of the newest addition to the armory.

Challenge Unlocked!

I have now killed a mouse in the house (heh) with an AR15.

(Lila was practicing her 'catch and release' techniques for the last two hours.  She dropped the stunned thing next to me while I happened to have an AR handy. 'Muzzle-strike' is SUPER EFFECTIVE!)

MHI Challenge Coins KS Live

Instantly increase your Hunter street cred!

I don't know if I'm more excited by the MHI coin, or the MCB ones. Either would look good hidden among the coins I've accumulated over the years.

200k

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Tuesday that permit number  200,000 was printed Monday at the Department of Justice’s secure processing center in downtown Madison. 

Beer

Hooray beer!

Gov't Shutdown

We at G&C are feeling a little less joking about it, since we were trying to buy a new house and using a VA Home Loan to go about doing it. Hard to negotiate when the people lending the money (and inspecting and appraising the house) are 'furloughed' until after the proposed closing date.  I know, first world problems and all, but damn it's annoying.

KtKC Final Numbers

First off, thanks to everyone who donated!

We raised $460 for Team G&C, not bad I think for having a bunch of technical issues for the first week or so (probably not using Livestrong next year...) putting us strongly in the middle of the pack (9 our of 18!)

Speaking of next year, I'm wearing pants today, and it feels weird.  I can't wait until next September!  Hopefully I'll have some good ways thought up to entice you to donate more.

KtKC Day 30

The final day! Started with a picture by my pretty new truck, we'll finish the same way.

There's still time to donate! We're darn close to $500, every bit helps!

Final Day!

Yesterday I said I wanted to break $400, and we did! No reason we can't break $500 today!

Donate here!!

KtKC Day 29

Remembered we had stashed a couple bombers of a very fitting brew to help close out the month.

I don't know if that's a question you want to ask, beer.

Even though September is coming to a close (no more baseball for Brewers fans... sad face...), there is still time to donate!!  I'd love to break into $400, and I don't think that's unreasonable, especially all those people out there that said they would, but haven't donated yet.  Click Here to donate to Livestrong on behalf of Guns & Coffee!

KtKC Day 26/27

Was out of the house all afternoon and worked all night... so yesterday's photo is a day late.

Manda had some fancy professional networking thingy, so I got all dressy again.

It was a little sad though, had to work, so couldn't enjoy any of the number of free microbrews.  Oh wells.

There's still a few days to donate!  We hit $300 yesterday, but I still think we can do better!

Oops. (KtKC Day 25)

One of those days... spent the day fixing the porch door (and cursing whoever installed the last latch, the holes were about as straight as a rainbow flag), pushing around little plastic Space Vikings, looking at another house, and putting in an offer on one we looked at yesterday.  Now I'm getting ready to go work an overnight, and completely blanked on getting a kilt photo...

My bad.

So to pursued you to donate, here is a photo of me with the bit of "Packers Swag" I won at the preseason game last month.

Jay: I see your jersey and raise you a helmet?
(Just for today's photo... I don't think Manda
would let me send this thing anywhere...)

Yup, a genuine game-worn helmet from last season.  I guess the Pack doesn't mess around with the prizes for the "3rd Quarter Break Fan of the Game."

There's still time to donate to help kick cancer's stupid butt!  Today we hit $300 exactly, let's get that up to $400!  Donate here!!!

KtKC Day 24

Look! A quite dapper gent!

Today was a case of "I love the look of 'dress clothes' and never wear them... but I own them... screw it, wearing a tie and vest."  Got a good amount of compliments, and a ton more "so why are you dressed up?" comments too.  I should dress pretty every day.

Still have a week or so to donate!  I'd like to at least break $300 at this point...

KtKC Day 23

Late night bike ride leads to late posting.

Finally got around to installing the RRA Two-stage trigger into the A2, had to try it out.

It's pretty sweet.  Eventually I'll swap out a NM upper and get serious, but it's a start at least.

It's still September, so there's still time to DONATE!  I'm currently dead middle of the pack, but I'm still convinced I can do better.  Help me out!

So... it's Multicam?

While not official, it seems that SMA Chandler let slip that the new camo will pretty much be Multicam.

…Chandler also told troops that the new Army combat uniforms will likely be phased in starting eight to nine months from now. The uniform will feature different colors for different environments, but the pattern will be very similar to the mottled “multicam” currently used in Afghanistan under the designation “Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern.”

I still say it makes sense, since we've got a bunch of equipment in "OCP" in the inventory already, and it works.  I guess we'll see how true that is in a few months.

KtKC Day 22

Got some yard work done.

Donate to Kick Cancer here!

"Lines of Departure" available for pre-order

On Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and audio!)  This is the sequel to Marko's awesome book "Terms of Enlistment", a great military sci-fi read.

KtKC Day 21

The University paper picked up the story this week, should be able to read it if you open it up in a new tab or the like.

Supposed to be a video segment at some point as well.

Also, a friend of one of my student employees apparently told her "I saw the coolest thing, some guy is walking around campus in a kilt, and he was walking like he totally owned it!"  Must have been when I was meeting with Ms. Scott for the interview.

As always, Donate to Kick Cancer in its stupid behind here!

KtKC Day 20

Going in hot!

The cats can be pretty dangerous when they're "starving."

As always, donate to kick cancer here!

KtKC Day 19

Safety first! If you're not familiar with the Army's reflective belt, keep in mind we were required to wear these at night... in Afghanistan...

Donate to kick cancer here!

KtKC Day 18

Angels beating up on Traitor Marines (the Valkyrie is pretending to be a Nephalim Jetfighter, saving me $75 on a model that I now know sucks in the current rules.)

Crap, how do these rules work again?

Won one, lost one today.

As always, donate to help fund cancer research here!

Tired of the Spotlight

Starbucks has never really been "Pro-Gun," they just have never been "Anti-Gun" either.  They've tried to remain neutral on the whole issue, simply stating they would follow local laws regarding open-carry of firearms.

Over the years their stores have been used as a meeting place and have unwantingly hosted rallies and open carry displays, along with anti-gun protesters loudly crying about their stance, or lack thereof.

They have once again made a noncommittal request for gun owners to not openly display firearms in their stores (but if you do, we'll still serve you... just try not to, ok?)

I can't say I blame them, they've spent a few years under somewhat intense scrutiny from the Antis, and an unwanted embrace from the Pros; all because they have tried their hardest to not pick sides.

KtKC Day 17

One great kilt,

"They need all the firepower they can get!"

Two great causes!  Ok, a Great Cause, and a Good Cause... 'cause.

Don't forget to donate here!!

Prizes?

Would that help?  Next year I'm hoping to talk to some industry folks about getting some cool swag to give away, but I ran out of time this year.

What I do have to offer, is a kilt pin.

I made this one up last month, and need to make a few more for next month. It'll be pretty quick to knock out another one and offer it up as a prize, say $5 gets you a "ticket", and I'll figure out some fun way of picking a winner at the end of the month?  I think it's a good deal!

Don't forget, donate here!

Liberation?

It seems Jay is no longer stuck in Massachusetts.  Does that mean he'll be changing his blog's name?

Glad to hear good things for people.

KtKC Day 15

The joys of truck ownerhood.  "Hey, are you busy? I need to move some stuff."

Actually always willing to help out my friendly neighborhood game store owner.

Donate to Kilted to Kick Cancer here.

KtKC Day 14

Kilted family gatherings! My youngest niece turned one today.

Donate here!