Saturday, October 22, 2011
"Occupy"... Something.
The "Occupy _______(?)" people had a local gathering here on campus, providing me with some entertainment.
They talked for a bit, then headed downtown, where they talked some more and dispersed at a predetermined time (making me wonder why they bothered with the "occupy" title.) As the photo shows, there was all of 30 people there, most of who looked to be leftovers from the "Recall Walker" dust-up earlier this year.
Wear EyePro!!
Destin shoots some cow eyeballs to show why eye pro is important.
Granted,most eyepro won't stop a direct hit from a .22lr like that, it does help drive the message home.
Also, if you aren't familiar with SmarterEveryDay's Youtube Channel, you should be.
Granted,most eyepro won't stop a direct hit from a .22lr like that, it does help drive the message home.
Also, if you aren't familiar with SmarterEveryDay's Youtube Channel, you should be.
.45acp Subgun Rapid Prototype
Despite the decline in SMG use and tactics, the Strike Industries design looks pretty neat, and the bullpup layout could make for a nice compact .45acp carbine if your tastes go in that direction (I think they're fun range toys at most... but make it compact enough and it could be a decent home defense setup.)
That Time of Year
Had the morning shift the last couple days at work, and had to sit in the driveway and wait for the frost to melt off the windshield before I could get going. Currently it's 29 whole degrees on the Fahrenheit scale out there.
Looking to shape up to be a long cold one this year.
Looking to shape up to be a long cold one this year.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tactical Distributors
Are pretty cool... along with the stuff I ordered was a sticker with their logo on it, and a couple plastic army men. That's all sorts of awesome.
Those are the little things that make a company memorable. Check them out if you haven't before.
Tactical Distributors
Those are the little things that make a company memorable. Check them out if you haven't before.
Tactical Distributors
New Phone
Switched to the new Motorola Electrify... so far a massive improvement over the old Samsung I've wanted to shoot for the last few months.
Anyway, test post.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Dead Six
Collaborations can be hard to organize and get the proper flow down, but Mike and Larry got it down well in this one. I finished it late last week, and was pretty sad to find it was done. Well worth the read, and I'll probably reread it down the road a couple times at least.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Act of Valor
You've probably already seen the preview, and know the hook (SEALs played by real live SEALs!!) but it does look pretty cool, with lots of cool gear to drool over. May have to get some people together and go see it.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Go... Rangers?
Yup. If they clinch tonight, the tomorrow's Brewer's game is pushed back to prime-time.
Why is this good? We have tickets for that game, and I'm at drill this weekend. Final formation is scheduled for 1200, and the current scheduled first pitch is 1505. Onalaska to Milwaukee is approximately a three hour drive, not counting traffic or the time it takes to find a parking spot and walk to the gates.
So... don't lose momentum boys, as much fun as it would be to beat up on some trolls, I'd like to get to the game on time.
Why is this good? We have tickets for that game, and I'm at drill this weekend. Final formation is scheduled for 1200, and the current scheduled first pitch is 1505. Onalaska to Milwaukee is approximately a three hour drive, not counting traffic or the time it takes to find a parking spot and walk to the gates.
So... don't lose momentum boys, as much fun as it would be to beat up on some trolls, I'd like to get to the game on time.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Nerf is Learning
They've recently released a new line of blasters, and the magazines are actually called magazines (the N-Strike magazine system refers to them as "clips.")
I'm pretty tempted to snag one of the new guns just to see how they stack up to the old dart systems.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
"Improved" Remington ACR
Remington revealed their new version of the ACR at AUSA.
They've made it able to accept AR grips, tweaked the handguard and barrel swap system, but (I say "but" because I don't agree with this change) deleted the folding aspect of the stock.
Claimed weight reduction of 1.8 lbs, and they're planning on submitting the new version for the Army's new carbine competition.
More at SSD.
They've made it able to accept AR grips, tweaked the handguard and barrel swap system, but (I say "but" because I don't agree with this change) deleted the folding aspect of the stock.
Claimed weight reduction of 1.8 lbs, and they're planning on submitting the new version for the Army's new carbine competition.
More at SSD.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Tactical...
...Boyfriend. Apparently I am one*. For those interested, the flashlight in question is the Streamlight 66318 MicroStream C4 LED Pen Flashlight
, which is the size of my finger and runs off a single AAA battery for several months of real life use, and seems just as bright as the Stinger I was issued for work (just not as good of range.) LEDs are amazing little things.
*It's not a bad thing though.
, which is the size of my finger and runs off a single AAA battery for several months of real life use, and seems just as bright as the Stinger I was issued for work (just not as good of range.) LEDs are amazing little things.*It's not a bad thing though.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Saturday
Hitting up a smaller local-ish fun show and then hiking in a nearby state park to look at the pretty leaves. Should be a good day.
Update: Prices indicated that nobody there was actually trying to "sell" much. Ah well. Did find a sweet biking jersey at the Goodwill there for $6, and a British Combat Shirt in their desert colors at Fleet Farm for $15, brand new. Sure, the colors don't match my plate carrier, but it's for $15 I'm not complaining.
Update: Prices indicated that nobody there was actually trying to "sell" much. Ah well. Did find a sweet biking jersey at the Goodwill there for $6, and a British Combat Shirt in their desert colors at Fleet Farm for $15, brand new. Sure, the colors don't match my plate carrier, but it's for $15 I'm not complaining.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Ice Cream Machine is Low
Especially when the guy running it is lactose intolerant.
Still catching up from the trip, and worked nights the last two. I'm going to sleep in a little bit, hopefully get some stuff up here later today when I wake up...
Speaking of the trip, the Jeep Compass sucks. If the rental had cost us more than $5 I would have been pissed.
Still catching up from the trip, and worked nights the last two. I'm going to sleep in a little bit, hopefully get some stuff up here later today when I wake up...
Speaking of the trip, the Jeep Compass sucks. If the rental had cost us more than $5 I would have been pissed.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Blog Roll Addition
Being a fan of brewed drinks and firearms, it's only natural to share a link to Musings Over a Pint with you guys.
.44 Cal Ring
Last week I mentioned a Coffee Ring I found on Etsy. Yesterday MandaFern showed me a ".44 Cal" ring she found.
Pretty sweet.
Pretty sweet.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Home
Had classes and then Tuesday gaming today, so not much bloggage. Standard feeling of "I need a vacation from to recover from my vacation..." Back at things tomorrow.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sigh...
Driving back to the bay and flying out pretty soon... always a little sad when the vacation comes to an end.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Beer in Wine Country
After several days in Napa, we found a brewery not far from Jack London's estate.
I never thought vanilla and banana would be good flavors in a beer, but Sonoma Springs and my buzz say otherwise. The Norma Wiess wheat beer is incredibly smooth and drinks quite easily (three pints in an hour and a half easy.)
They even let us buy an empty Growler to take home as a souvenir and get filled at our local micro-brewery.
I never thought vanilla and banana would be good flavors in a beer, but Sonoma Springs and my buzz say otherwise. The Norma Wiess wheat beer is incredibly smooth and drinks quite easily (three pints in an hour and a half easy.)
They even let us buy an empty Growler to take home as a souvenir and get filled at our local micro-brewery.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
New Combat Tourniquet
In the form of a Giant zip-tie. Given the cost and complexity of some of the current combat tourniquets out there, this one should be one to watch. Hopefully it proves just as effective as some of the current designs.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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